Like a lot of people, I love collecting. I prefer my collections to be things that are useful as well as beautiful. Dishes and serving pieces really fit well into this category for me since I love to entertain. It’s so much fun to be able to mix and match dishes to create new looks for different occasions. I think that having (at least) one good set of white dishes should be a requirement for every home. With that neutral base, the table settings you can create are endless. These are three looks I was able to create for my fall table from dishes I’ve been collecting.
Using 2 patterns and 2 different solid colors, I am able to mix and match to my hearts content. The key is buying dishes in different sizes to make the layering more interesting. You can easily and inexpensively buy salad plates and small bowls to mix with your everyday white dishes to give you a new look while celebrating the upcoming holidays.
It’s easy to find fun colors and patterns at garage sales, thrift stores and places like HomeGoods. I’m always picking up transferware dishes there to use for my table as well as for wall art (that can be removed from the wall and on the table in a pinch). Look through your cabinets and see how you can mix it up to create a whole new look for your table!
1. Looks lovely lady! You always have GREAT tips!
by jerusalem — 10/12/08 at 9:50 pm #
2. I discovered matching (2 with saucers) coca cups or spot of tea cups in Homegoods, Poughkeepsie, NY called Porcelain Treasurers, Hand decorated by Betty Platner, very antique shape with flower design, white porcelain background. Love to find more. Also, Grace Bone China Imported from Coastline Imports called Iceberg or White Rose. When I blogged previously, the dishes showed up in Poughkeepsie and Kingston, NY Stores. Much appreciated, thank you.
by emacbrien — 10/13/08 at 8:41 am #
3. Hi Jen,
We had the same thing on our minds when we posted. It must be a pretty good idea…great minds think alike…LOL. Love your dishware and all the great combinations. Isn’t it fun to mix and match! Thanks for more ideas.
Cathy
by Cathy — 10/13/08 at 11:15 am #
4. Jen,
Love the dishes you have! It inspires me to go look for some dishes to go with my white ones.
by Victoria — 10/13/08 at 1:28 pm #
5. Are all of their products as pretty as they look on their web. I love everthing i saw.
by Marian — 10/13/08 at 7:53 pm #
6. Hi emacbrien,
Thanks for submitting a comment to Openhouse, the new HomeGoods blog.
We understand that you have been trying to locate dishware. As an off price retailer, we make every effort to keep our prices low, and our costs down, so that we can pass these savings on to our customers. For this reason, we do not provide a service of tracking merchandise, In addition, we do not have the privilege of ordering specific merchandise from our vendors. To locate the dishware, we suggest that you continue to check with the stores in your area directly. We would be happy to provide you with store locations in your area. If you would like a store list, please call our Customer Service Department directly at 1-800-888-0776.
Thank you,
Jessica
HomeGoods Customer Service
by HomeGoods Customer Service — 10/14/08 at 4:47 pm #
7. Dear Home Goods, I also was a Poughkeepsie,NY shopper and have recently moved to Calif. Where can I find my Home Goods treasures???? Shopping Blues, Suzanne
by Suzanne — 10/22/08 at 1:15 pm #
8. Hi Suzanne,
You can find cany store locations in your area by entering your zip code in our store locator link on our web page. If you would like a complete store listing, please call our Customer Service Department directly at 1-800-888-0776 and we will be happy to send you one.
Thanks,
Jessica
HomeGoods Customer Service
by HomeGoods Customer Service — 10/27/08 at 10:25 am #