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Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Summer Blues

What's It Wednesday #174

This summer I am embracing the blues with a Staffordshire collection that was designed by Sir Hugh Maxwell Casson.


Hugh Casson was a brilliant 20th-century British architect, interior designer, artist, author (I have one of his children's books), and broadcaster. 
These pieces were designed in the 1950s and are meticulously hand engraved.


This earthenware teapot is very difficult to come-by. I fell in love with the French cafe scene called the 'Riviera'. 

I also love the 'Cannes' collection. The colorful boats are detailed by the hand-coloring which cleverly enhances the beauty of each piece. 


With this collection of historical British pottery, I am happy to say I have the summer blues. 

Do you have a favorite piece of pottery?

xoxoxo
Paula

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49 comments:

  1. I love the color and that tea set is just gorgeous....Christine

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  2. Thanks so much for hosting this fun link up. So happy to be joining in.

    Best wishes,
    Natasha in Oz

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  3. Your Cannes collection is just gorgeous....thanks for sharing it with us...hugs...

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  4. Just beautiful collection!

    Thank you for hosting!

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  5. Hi Paula,
    Lovely table...........love that table runner, so pretty and goes great with you pretty
    tea set pcs. with those great french scenes. I love french looking pcs. of any kind.
    Thanks for hosting this fun party hon,
    Blessings, Nellie

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  6. What a beautiful table setting, love the little cafe scenes! Thanks for hosting such a great party!

    Tania

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  7. I love these colors! Beautiful Table! Thanks for hosing!

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  8. I am in love with this dinnerware! Thanks so much for sharing.

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  9. What a beautiful table. The dinnerware is amazing. Love it!!.

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  10. Your tabe looks incredible. Thanks so much for the party.

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  11. Paula, I love both the Riveria and the Cannes pieces. I think it is great you have the "summer blues". Thank you for hosting!

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  12. This is an AWEful ;) post. I can't get over each wonderful detail to take notice in the subject and main attraction of it. There are so many beautiful pieces that I have difficulty to move on and appreciate just one.
    From that wonderful fabric, to the lovely chargers and magical plates you really pulled a table worth of a Louvre exhibition.
    Bring on the Summer Blues! They're lovely, fresh and full of the expectation all Summer should start with.
    Have Fun. Be Happy,
    Teresa

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  13. Always such a delight to visit your page. Thanks for the wonderful blogs that you feature every week Lots of blessings
    Sandra

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  14. Those dishes look wonderful with the paisley runner. What a pretty tablescape. I can see why you have the summer blues! You must have been so excited to find that teapot! Thanks for hosting the party!

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  15. Your table display is absolutely stunning, Paula! Thanks for hosting another fabulous party!

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  16. Wow! I don't usually get excited over dishes, but these are amazing...love them! Thanks for hosting!

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  17. Thanks so much for the great party. So many wonderful posts. Love your Summer Blues tablescape.
    Have a terrific weekend.
    Hugs,
    Mary

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  18. Those dishes are wonderful!

    Why oh why do they make so many pretty dishes? It's a little bit of torture. :)

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  19. These are timeless...so elegant and pretty! Enjoy your day sweet friend. Hugs, Diane

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  20. very pretty dishes that I have not ever seen, which I thought I had sen every vintage set of dishes available.

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  21. thanks so much for the invite! very pretty dishes :)

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  22. I love your dishes....thanks for hosting the party.Have a splendid day.
    Hugs
    Caroline

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  23. Hi Paula, thank you for hosting this week and that is really a gorgeous set of china, a very collectible item..Happy Thursday..Judy

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  24. I always love your party! Thanks for hosting. Jo

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  25. Hello beautiful! Thank you for hosting such a fun party. We would appreciate it if you would stop by our party. We would love to see what you have been working on! Lou Lou Girls

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  26. Your tea set is such beautiful. I love especially the cafè scenes
    Hugs
    Alessandra

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  27. I love how you paired the vintage pottery with the runner ... the whole table looks lovely! Thanks so much for hosting! And yes, I love vintage LuRay Pastels from the late 1930's through early 1950's. Been collecting them since 1992!

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  28. Hi Paula, I love your cute dishes. I really like those chargers too. Hope you are enjoying your summertime. My has been too wet and too hot. :0 Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  29. Your tablesetting is beautiful. what a unusual set, but gorgeous. Thanks for stopping by to visit..I have been bad about posting AND not reading my friends wonderful blogs.

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  30. I love your table setting. Beautiful blue dishes. xo

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  31. I love the beautiful setting! Thank you for visiting my blog and having me post here. I'd love to join you weekly. I'd even love to co-host if a spot came open and it worked out. I'm definitely wanting to branch out and linkups are perfect for that.

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  32. Thanks for a very pretty party! I love the color of the runner on the table its one of my favorite colors, like a turquoise color! Take care Maria

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  33. I love all of those pieces. Very nice.

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  34. Your tableware is so charming and couldn't be more perfect for summer! and you set them off beautifully with your runner and tablescape!

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  35. What adorable cute tableware...such fun pieces for a summer table!!! Enjoyed your post and party very much. Have a lovely week ~ Mickie.

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  36. Hi Paula, thank you for taking time to visit Oh My Heartsie Girl this week, I love your table setting, everything is perfect!! And thank you for hosting!

    And I would love if you would stop by and share on the Friday Features Linkup this weekend!!

    Have a great weekend!
    Karren

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  37. I really enjoyed seeing that beautifully and artfully designed table service. I love learning about the people who design the items we use in our homes every day (not that I'd want to use that gorgeous collection for every day use!

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  38. I am so glad to be here, Paula! Your pottery is absolutely beautiful and your tablescape just makes me smile. Thank you for hosting this party! Have a great week!
    ~Carolyn @ Our Gilded Abode

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  39. What a lovely table setting and that beautiful blue makes it even more charming. I hope you're enjoying your weekend so far... :)

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  40. Suc beautiful dishes, my dear! The blue is so soft and refreshing. Thank you for sharing with Roses of Inspiration. Hugs to you!

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  41. SOOO pretty and such a fun table! Love the blue! It's too hard to pick a favorite for me! Thank you for sharing.

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  42. Hi Paula, thanks for sharing your beautiful table. Those dishes are so beautiful and timeless, love the blue color with the white, so elegant. Loving that gorgeous peacock picture, so nicely framed in the back, perfectly beautiful. Thanks for hosting another great party.
    Sending blessings,
    Marlene

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  43. Hi Paula, this is a very beautiful collection! I have never seen it before. Thanks for sharing it with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  44. i LOVE the table setting. So summery!! Hope you are enjoying the summer. I am. Your friend in Connecticut. Linda @Crafts a la mode

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