9.28.2011

The Art of Display

So, I'm thinking this shelf vignette is pure perfection. Simple, yes, even slightly messy, but perfect. Also, see below my current obsession. I won't allow myself to purchase though. I'm fickle and can never commit to patterned china. Maybe one day. Do you like? Happy mid week lovers! xo



1 | 2
Labels:

25 comments:

  1. NickiSep 28, 2011, 11:35:00 AM

    Oh so very gorgeous! I love it!

    ReplyDelete
  2. AnonymousSep 28, 2011, 11:37:00 AM

    I have no less than 7 sets of dinner plates and one full set of china. Yet I have my eye on two sets from Ralph Lauren and one from Kate Spade. It is a sickness......

    But I am trying hard to perfect the imperfect. The quirk factor is what most ppl are missing and I LOVE it.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Erica CookSep 28, 2011, 11:40:00 AM

    Thanks Nicki!! xo

    I'm so glad to hear that you have one illness that I do not Courtney! Does this mean that an affliction is upon me though?? At this point I have a healthy collection of simple modern white china. That's it. :/ 7 sets?!?

    ReplyDelete
  4. pve designSep 28, 2011, 12:39:00 PM

    I think I have the same illness. My everyday white royal copenhagen has been used nearly every day but I am craving a color....maybe black heath ceramic plates.
    love that china.
    pve

    ReplyDelete
  5. Britt @ Dreamy SpacesSep 28, 2011, 12:57:00 PM

    When you have cute dishes like that messy does not seem to look too bad! If I had those dishes I would not mind open kitchen cabinets at all. Plus it would save space! Cute stuff!

    ReplyDelete
  6. UnknownSep 28, 2011, 2:28:00 PM

    Shelf is styled perfectly. I just purged a bunch of my dish sets am now down to plain white plus my china. Feeling the need to get rid of :) Thanks for the inspiration photo my dear!

    ReplyDelete
  7. UnknownSep 28, 2011, 4:53:00 PM

    Spot on! I heart it all :)

    ReplyDelete
  8. Tiffany @ Savor HomeSep 28, 2011, 8:24:00 PM

    I am a little OCD, but those shelves are gorgeous. I too am quite simple and have plain white, classic plates that I love. Can't help it! Hope you had a great day!

    ReplyDelete
  9. KLSep 29, 2011, 12:27:00 AM

    I love it but wouldn't want to clean it! Crystal only looks great when it sparkles! Unfortunately I'm not a domestic godess!
    KL

    ReplyDelete
  10. Claudia LaneSep 29, 2011, 3:15:00 AM

    love everything

    Claudia xo

    ReplyDelete
  11. LySep 29, 2011, 9:28:00 AM

    I love it! They're so pretty.

    -Ly

    http://www.lyzhang.com

    ReplyDelete
  12. Coco DrawsSep 29, 2011, 10:43:00 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! Love this collection. :)

    ReplyDelete
  13. KendallSep 29, 2011, 8:31:00 PM

    My china belonged to my great-grandmother, which makes it extra special...but it's covered with pink flowers!! Normally I would have wanted something solid, but hey, I take what I can get! :)

    ReplyDelete
  14. KarenaSep 30, 2011, 8:52:00 AM

    Erica, I love patterned china, have used the same set everyday for years and then have white with gold rim for "special" occasions!

    Ran into someone the other day who had 70 yes 70 sets of dinnerware, I don't even know where I would store these!

    I will have a new giveaway posted this weekend!

    xoxo

    Karena
    Art by Karena

    ReplyDelete
  15. KLOct 1, 2011, 9:11:00 PM

    Hi Erica, I really love your blogs and have recommended them on mine, crediting all pictures of course! I hope this is OK to you. If not, please let me know and I'll delete post or modify it accordingly. I'll look forward to your updates!
    KL
    http://eternalicons.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  16. Ziza's N.E.M.Oct 2, 2011, 8:54:00 AM

    your blog is amazing and have a very stuff that i like very much. Sorry for my english is not very good =S

    ReplyDelete
  17. Ziza's N.E.M.Oct 2, 2011, 8:55:00 AM

    And i follow him x)

    ReplyDelete
  18. Pinecone CampOct 4, 2011, 3:12:00 PM

    Erica, it was so great hanging out with you the other night! Now about your fickleness...I'm a bit like that too, when it comes to china. I have about 6 different styles, and I love them all!

    ReplyDelete
  19. Erica CookOct 4, 2011, 3:40:00 PM

    Thanks for all the lovely comments. I'm thinking that one or even two sets wouldn't be a bad thing.... After all I have two new glass cases to fill. If 6 or 7 sets is the norm perhaps I'd better get shopping. :)

    Wow Karena! Your friend- 70 sets?!

    ReplyDelete
  20. annie@mostlovelythingsOct 5, 2011, 5:12:00 PM

    It's gorgeous! Is that Juliska? The display has just enough organization to make it interesting without being chaotic. I love the black.

    ReplyDelete
  21. Tales from a Bar StoolOct 6, 2011, 5:09:00 PM

    I love the look of cluttered chic. Fabulous!
    ~ Tales from a Bar Stool

    ReplyDelete
  22. Tracey Ayton PhotographyOct 9, 2011, 7:56:00 AM

    I am loving this post with all of the black and white. The china is to die for!

    ReplyDelete
  23. UnknownOct 12, 2011, 5:27:00 PM

    Gah...ADORE that styling on the shelves and think you NEED that china pattern- so so pretty!

    ReplyDelete
  24. madillaOct 28, 2011, 1:18:00 PM

    Oh, yes! To mix them with old books, great inspiration!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Carol@TheDesignPagesNov 3, 2011, 1:51:00 PM

    I have never had more than 2 sets of china but I think it's a great collection. Might have to start looking around for some more.

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)
 
Pin It button on image hover