The Dish Fairy Collects Margaux

My husband would say that I am a collector of "dishes". I can't help it, "dishes" speak to me in the same manner as old aprons and milk glass. The Tooth Fairy collects teeth and this gal collects dishes!

When my husband and I got married, every bride had fine china and possibly a set of everyday china on their bridal registry. I must say that I am so disappointed when I see a bridal registry without beautiful china. How about you? My husband and I decided to select both a fine and an everyday pattern. It was the thing to do! We had two sets of "dishes" when we began our married life almost 33 years ago. Today, I have 6 different sets! One of my favorites is Margaux by Mikasa. This was my choice as my everyday china. Let me introduce you to this gorgeous pattern.

Margaux has a lovely ivory background with a basket weave rim complimented by soft flowers in purple, orange, yellow, and white with stems of green. I love using Margaux in the spring and summer. It looks beautiful atop a mossy green place mat. I have a perky, green paisley tablecloth that looks especially nice with Margaux. Sadly, Mikasa no longer makes this pattern; therefore, I scour antique stores and the internet for extra pieces. If you ever see any, please send me a message!

(Photo from Replacements)

Luckily, I have a good number of cabinets in my kitchen. When possible, I like to devote an entire cabinet to one set of china and the coordinating stemware The green pitcher is a treasure. It belonged to my great- grandmother from Germany I found it wrapped in old newspaper buried in the bottom of a wooden barrel in my grandparent's garage. We use it all the time. I think there is something meaningful about incorporating pieces from the past into our daily lives.

Do you have a favorite china pattern? Jot me a note and tell me about your favorite "dishes"!

Blessings from Lynda at Still Woods Farmhouse

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