I was impressed by the stacks of fabulous antique china at home, that I couldn't resist doing a little photoshoot with them. The shape of the teacups on the bowls in the first photo remind me of floral dresses. Don't you think? The cups are the tops and the bowls are the skirts! :)
All these used to belong to my great grandmother, and my dad inherited them long ago. My dad says that everything was extremely scarce during the war in Indonesia (during his grandmother's days), that dining sets like these were considered valuable. So that's why she included these kind of items as inheritance for her grandchildren. I love that we still use some of them today.
P.S. Apologies for my lack of blog hopping and commenting lately!
beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI really need to collect more lovely porcelain/china/tea wear!
And perhaps watercolour paint some??
seeing the first picture that way... yes. it do looks like adorable floral dresses from a fairytale.
ReplyDeleteIve also got a lovely collection of antique cup and saucers that had never been used until a few weeks ago when I bought a coffer maker. They are just the right size and are beautiful to use.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful inheritance.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful pieces. I love the shot with the teapot. You should do that vintage photoshoppy thing that everyone is enamoured with lately. I think it would really suit these images. x
ReplyDeletelovely pieces !
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Wow wow, so much history behind these china! Very lovely and darling collection.
ReplyDeleteOh Anna, these are lovely! Such precious family heirlooms. I love your imagination. I totally see what you described in the first photo.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I developed my latest rolls of film and thankfully they came out. No more repeats of last time. I'm getting some photos together to send your way :)
Completely gorgeous! I love that they have such a story and sentimental meaning, too.
ReplyDeleteLovely~ they should be treasured indeed!
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Wow, these are dazzling. I wish people would host more tea parties.
ReplyDeleteI love vintage plates
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYou have amazing style. I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteSo Brilliant :)
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely. I love using antique china tea cups. So much nicer than a boring mug!
ReplyDeletewhat amazing collection, such beautiful pieces.
ReplyDeleteDena x
what amazing collection, such beautiful pieces.
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Pretty pieces! And I quite liked the fact that they are part of a inheritance, it makes them extra special ;)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful collection! It's always so sweet to have a family history attached to things like this, too. So lovely.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I got my Eiffel Tower necklace last week (so fast!) and I love it so very much! Thank you for the darling craft pieces as well. It made my week! (:
I love your family china Anna! And it's really made even more beautiful knowing the generations it carries... ♥
ReplyDeleteHow was Indonesia? Still hot as ever? Yes, my mom owns similar china set, time to persuade her taking them out once in a while.
ReplyDeleteooh lovely china! great post :)
ReplyDeleteThey're so lovely, Anna Banana! Sounds like you're having a swell time at home. ^__^
ReplyDeleteThey're just stunning! I love it! ^_^ so glad you're having so much fun w/ your lovely family! eep! Miss you! x
ReplyDeletethis is such a great set. my mom is always on the lookout for great sets and she would squeel over this!
ReplyDeleteOh my cuteness! :)
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