Blue and White Dishes

You may have noticed that I'm a fan of blue and white dishes...here are some stunners from the collection!

Delft Charms

Much to my delight I found these dainty little charms at Michael's and am turning them into jewellery! 

Blue Willow Study

Several years ago my mom painted this study of Blue Willow dishes, the dishes we had when I was little. Shortly afterwards she was consolidating some of her test paintings, painting over them or cutting them up (!), but saved this one. I love the blues and simplified shapes. It looks so fresh and free.

China Floral Watercolour

My China Floral design is up for voting in Spoonflower's Watercolour Design Challenge! It's also for sale in my shop as fabric, wallpaper, and gift wrap. 

Pink Art Deco Swag Canister Set

 My mom found this set of Art Deco style ceramic kitchen canisters, complete with salt and pepper shakers and a napkin holder. Originally, when she brought them home, I didn't like them as much as I do now, but their glossiness and draped shape have really worked their charm. I can just see them lovingly full of flour and sugar in some old lady's powder pink and yellow kitchen. That said, that old lady may be me some day! My favourite aspect is the gorgeous swag detail! So interesting! 

Daydreamer Plate

I found this little wall plate at a thrift store for $3 and love it with all my heart. The blue and white, birds and flowers, sweetly scripted poem, and quirky off-center hanging hole are what make it charming perfection. I wonder, did someone receive this as a gift from a dear friend going away?

Subconscious Shopping Palettes

The other day I went to a couple garage sales wearing a dress of this lovely Liberty print. I bought these 4 teacups, and when I got home I realized how they as a whole strangely coordinated with the dress fabric. 

That was not the first time that has happened to me; every time I shop I seem to have an unintentional colour scheme going with my purchases. So note to self: always be surrounded by beautiful (inspirational) things!

2nd Blogiversary: Fabric Swatch Giveaway

Happy 2 years of Creatively Graceful! The traditional 2nd anniversary gift is cotton and the modern gift is china, so, in honour of this day, I have created my China Floral design. It is now up for sale as fabric, wallpaper, and gift wrap in my shop. You can head on over to my blog's Facebook page to get the details on how to be entered to win an 8'' by 8'' swatch of it--on cotton, of course!