I am wanting to thank you for all the kind comments about my Union Jack. See how I made it thriftily here. I had much the same reaction when I saw Miss Mustard Seed's Union Jack dresser.
Image: Miss Mustard Seed
What stirs our fascination with all things British? I will admit I am officially Smitten by Britain. That link is to a great blog all about the British, from their landscape artist to their funny words of the week. The media often puts Britain in the spotlight and right now you can watch The King's Speech, follow the news of the royal wedding, or shop the new Cath Kidston website. Beware the Cath Kidston's site could be addictive! I had been admiring her look from across the pond by way of her UK website. So, here they are again invading our soil with just as much electricity as The Beatles. It will be a big year for British fashion in the home.
As luck would have it, if you have a popular product the copycats aren't far behind. I stumbled upon this lovely little set of dishes in TJ Maxx this weekend. They look suspiciously like something from the Cath Kidston line. These dishes are by 222 Fifth pattern New Country.
The book pictured here is from my collection. It is The New Kitchen Garden by Anna Pavord, English garden writer, editor, and television personality.
The other book, Images of Britain was published by the British Automobile Association, also from my collection.
So, pour yourself a spot of tea and sit back and enjoy the show. When it comes to fashion, all the world is a stage and Britain is front and center.
Thank You!!! To everyone who is coming and joining me for Home Sweet Home Friday. I have really enjoyed visiting you!
I will link this to these great blogs go and visit them:
Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic HomeFeathered Nest Friday at My French Country Cottage
Vintage Inspiration Friday at Common Ground
My Favorite Things at Bargain Hunting and Chatting with Laurie
Guidelines for Home Sweet Home Party:
Please link up your intended post and not just your blog. Link up something from your home or your garden that you would like to share. (vignettes, food, makeovers, projects, vintage, photography, flowers, etc.)
Please put a link or my button IN your post so others can find it and join in. The button is on my sidebar. If you are new here I hope you will become a follower. No Etsy link ups or direct advertising, please. Try to mingle and visit other participants. Thanks.:)
Now let's see your beautiful homes!
36 comments:
Hi Sherry! Love the combination of your gorgeous tablecloth with that lovely china! Such a pretty tablescape! Have a wonderful weekend!...hugs...Debbie
Love the colors of those dishes and the sweet pattern! I also love your Union Jack tablecloth! Wow! Fabulous job!
Your tablecloth is splendid. Very well done!
Don't you just love those sweet dishes? Got mine at Marshalls. They won't last long! You did a great job with that tablecloth!
Brenda
Pretty cute plates! I would have mistaken them for the real thing. I love all things British too!
Thanks for the link! That table cloth is wonderful. I love the tartan plaid you used for the red stripe. Brilliant. :)
I love those sweet dishes! Thanks for hosting!!!
Love those dishes. Brenda at Cozy little House has them, too. Thanks for hosting.
Your Union Jack tablecloth is very beautiful. The dishes are very pretty too. Nice post!
And thank you for hosting the link party ;-)
Oh Sherry, that tablecloth is fabulous, and I love your dishes. I'm going to have to check out TJ Maxx soon! You know I need more dishes!! Thank you for hosting. laurie
Hi Sherry,
What a great find on those dishes, you are right just like cath Kidston, they are so springy!!
Thanks for being our hostess!!
Hugs,
Bella
wow -do I LOVE that bureau with the flag on it!!
Karen
Beautiful table. You did a great job on the tablecloth. And those dishes are gorgeous. Love them. Thanks for sharing.
Your dishes are so pretty! Thanks for sharing.
Pam
What a gorgeous table vignette! Thanks for hosting, have a great weekend!
I LOVE your dishes! and the whole setting is so much fun! Thank you for inviting us and hosting such a wonderful party.
Hugs,
Donna
I adore Cath Kidston Style and products *swooning*... though harder to find here in America, so I enjoy all the online eye candy of it from abroad that I can feast my eyes upon! I receive the Catalog and have saved every copy! Joining you for your delightful Blog Party, always fun to find a new one!
Dawn... The Bohemian
Love the dishes and the whole theme for your table. The tablecloth you made of vintage finds is just so unique. I admire your energy level. Have a great weekend!
Amazing! This would look great at a Burns Night or St Andrew's day celebration!
Liz
Thanks so much for your sweet comment on my tea for two, it was much appreciated! :)
Your dishes are quite lovely..don't you just LOVE TJ Maxx! Oh my, I think I could live in that store!
Have a great day
missy :)
Just last night I was looking for all my tea cups and tes pots to do a post on tea.
I enjoy hot tea love your TJ MAXX dishes and also that Union Jack Dresser. I could use that in any room in myhouse.
Janice
Thanks for Friday's Home Sweet Home
Oh how wonderful are those dishes...And so is your blog.
Love your table settings.
You guys totally rock!! I can't wait to get to these post. Will catch up on commenting tonight or this weekend. I can't make any link work on Pam Gray's blog Clustres, it is entry no.10. Pam if you read this thanks for linking up! I am not sure what's going on with your blog, I hope it is okay.
Sherry
I've so enjoyed your English post! Your new dishes are divine! I love Cath Kidson! I have an older book of hers and visit it frequently for inspiration! Thank you so much for hosting this lovely party! I've joined in with a French themed post this week :) Have a wonderful weekend!
Best Wishes and Blessings,
Amanda
Sherry, I had to pass on bringing a set of those charming dishes home with me when I saw them at TJ Maxx. They are definitely happy dishes! But I'm running out of storage space for dishes! Your tablescape is truly fun! Thanks for hosting! ~ Sarah
I died when I saw her dresser and now I'm dying again!
I love the english design elements. All of it is so happy and bright!
Hi Sherry, that beautiful entrance, as always! those dishes that you buy in tj max, are fabulously like you have been so good on your table. Greetings, Rose Marie
I'm just crazy nuts over this!! I'll be featuring you next week on VIF, thanks so much for linking up!
love ya,
Debra
Ok, that tablecloth is over the top! I LOVE it. The dishes look so charming with it. I'm very much a lover of English things, esp. transferware! ;-)
Thanks for hosting!
Nancy
I too love Britain as well. Love your tablecloth. I am going back to see how you made it. I have off kilter this week and I am late to every party. Going to link up late. Thanks for hosting. Hugs, Ginger
Love your tablecloth and your table setting. Coming from the UK I have quite a few UJ items in my home it is the in thing at the moment over here - thanks for sharing with us :) x
Sherry, This is a beautiful post! I visited London in 1998 and have wanted to go back ever since. It's a fabulous place. Have a great wknd, Sherry!
Blessings, Beth
I am seriously in love with all things English as well and i adore those dishes. Thanks for hosting this party!
Hi there- I love British accents too and that dresser is fantastic! I am visiting from my cellphone- so not really going to be able to link up but wanted to say thank you for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)
I too saw this set and had to have it as it so reminded me of Cath Kidston. I wish she still had a shop in the USA. I got a variation on the set. Most of my plates are square. One of these days I'll have to do a post with it. I'll be joining you at Home Sweet Home this Friday.
- The Tablescaper
O Wow! I ♥ Cath!!!! Fabulous job!
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