Blackbird requests, for Elizabeth, to see our sugar bowl this week for Show and Tell. A few years ago, Albertson's had these willowware pieces on sale -- you know, buy $500 in groceries and you get $2 off a plate. No, actually it was a pretty good deal, and so although I use plain white dishes for everyday, I got a few things to fill in, such as this sugar bowl and creamer, and a few large platters. I love the blue-and-white, and I like that they're pretty but not too expensive for everyday -- and yes, Laura is playing with them even as I write, pouring pretend cream into the sugar bowl.
They are lovely...
I think my mom has a full set of Albertson's dishes!
Posted by: blackbird | July 27, 2006 at 11:54 AM
ooooh. I think I had a physical reaction. I adore blue and white.
Posted by: sarah louise | July 27, 2006 at 12:32 PM
Blue Willow is a favourite pattern of mine although I couldn't bear to eat dinner off of the plates - too busy. As a tea set however, bliss.
Posted by: Elizabeth | July 27, 2006 at 01:16 PM
My best friend has the full set of blue and white willow (a wedding present, which she wasn't thrilled about as she had requested plain white) and it IS too busy to eat off. Especially as the edges are fluted or scalloped or something rather than flat. But the accessories like platters, condiment dishes and in particular the gravy boat are beautiful.
I love your sugar and milk set.
Posted by: Suse | July 27, 2006 at 06:41 PM