I’ve long admired transferware dishes, but somehow never got any. Til now! I worked out a trade with one of my readers here in Birmingham, when she let me know that she was having a yardsale and had this set available. I told her I wanted it and she wondered if I might like to trade out some decorating advice for the dishes. Would I ever?! So, that is what we did and I came home with this lovely set of brown and white transferware, one of my very favorite colors of these beautiful dishes. I might officially become a dish-aholic now!
There are 8 plates and many other pieces too, including serving dishes, so I’m very happy with my new set. Plenty to use for company and a party. They are by Royal Mail and are English ironstone.
I promptly moved the white Target dishes that were in my china cabinet and put these beauties in. They will be the stars now.
Aren’t they so pretty?
I’m so happy to have my first set of transferware.
And I will treasure it.
Do you have a favorite set of transferware too? What color is it?
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Hi Rhoda,
What a great trade! and how fun for the both of you girls to meet and do something special for each other. I have always wanted a set of transfer ware dishes too, but have found them a bit pricey, may be I can find a trade somewhere. But if I had a set it would be in Red & white, yellow& white or black & white.
I really enjoyed your post.
Take care and have a wonderful day,
Elizabeth
I am so jealous! 🙂 I LOVE transferware, especially brown. I have one cup and saucer I picked up at Goodwill that sits in my dining room. I’m always on the look out for more. You hit the jackpot, congrats! 🙂
Rhoda, it’s really beautiful! And it looks so great in your cabinet all put together! 🙂 Great find.
They are so pretty! I love that there are English Tudor homes in the scenes…I have an English Tudor home so I’m partial to them!
Your new dishes are absolutley beautiful! And they look great in your cabinet. I think transferware is beautiful and adds a touch of romance to any table. Congrats! to you. I too love transferware but haven't acquired any pieces yet…I love the red & white along with the Black & White….someday … 🙂
Toni
Those are beautiful! I LOVE transferware. I collected my first set in high school from the grocery store and took them to college. I sold them several years ago but I started a collection of souvineer transferware plates, the rule is they have to be from a place we have visited. I also inherited a set of Spode tower in blue from my grandmother when she passed away in January. I have been on the hunt to expand my place settings.
I just love reading about a WIN WIN! Good for both of you!
What a great deal (for both of you)! Love them and they look so pretty in your cabinet!
Manuela
Beautiful, what a great trade for both of you.
Gorgeous! The way you have the dishes displayed is stunning.
I have a few odd pieces of blue and white. An entire set would be a wonderful treat.
They are beautiful!!!
What a fabulous trade! Rhoda, they are beautiful! Brown, red and black are my favorite colors of transferware.
I actually had quite a bit of blue that I just gave to one of my older sisters.
Congrats on your lovely new dishes. It would be so easy to start collecting them. They remind me of toile.
Have a great week!
Hey Rhoda-
I have ONE of those same plates! I only bought one of two that the store had. They were pricey, but I only needed one and I love it!
That’s great you got that collection of timeless treasure 🙂
Hope you have a Blessed Easter!
Amanda
I love transferware. I have both a red and a blue set by Johnson Bros. The pattern is Old Britain Castles.
I love all colors of tranferware. I just finished a mosaic birdhouse with brown transferware about a month ago. I love the way it turned out. You can see it on my Lavender Hill Studio blog if you scroll back a bit..
Hugs,
Penny
Congrats.How very special.I have never been too interested in dishes either.And always just put a centerpiece on the table and that was it.But…..now,Ms Susan has gotten half the planet into dishes.The dish companies that were going out of business surely are doing better now,huh?
I’m so happy for you.Like you,i would love to have a set NOW.haha…Ann
Oh my gosh! I want plates like that! Those are so pretty!
All the best,
Allison
the dishe are fabulous! and a trade too – even better. My transferware is red and cream – still collecting and love find pieces. Pop on over for my 100th post give-away!
I love transferware and the black and white is so beautiful! I’ve got four black and white plates and quite a bit pink and white transferware. I’ve become a dishaholic after reading all the blogs. You should do a tablescape sometime for Tablescape Tuesday hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. I’m always amazed by the creative tablescapes everyone comes up with.
Rhoda,
You are so lucky. The set is beautiful and look great in your hutch. I’m so jealous, I would love a set just
like that. Please post about the decorating advice you gave as the trade.
Thanks,
Debbie
Congratulations for receiving your first set of transferware! Oh, they’re beautiful! What a nice lady to make a swap with you! Your new dishes look beautiful in your china cabinet. Okay! Welcome to the Dishaholics Club! You can also join us on Thursdays for Tablescape Thursdays! WooHooness!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 🙂