I have long been a fan of the Chinese dinnerware called "Rose Medallion."
I started collecting place settings last year in Arizona. The antiques dealer that I was following had most of his pieces in Chandler at Merchant Square Antiques. Then good fortune smiled when he moved to Antique Gallery in Phoenix. That is much closer to Buckeye. I purchased some pieces there.
My best find was at Estate Resale in Surprise, where there was a huge amount of old Rose Medallion for sale, which had been in the consignment store for a long time. I was able to complete my eight place settings very reasonably!
The first time that I used them to entertain was this spring.
I had a brunch for some lovely new friends that we have made in Sundance, the community of Buckeye, that we live in.
This brunch was during the Easter season so I used glitter eggs from Walmart to hide the orchid pots. The orchids were also from Walmart. I used a Rose Medallion chestnut bowl as a cache pot for the orchids.
I started collecting place settings last year in Arizona. The antiques dealer that I was following had most of his pieces in Chandler at Merchant Square Antiques. Then good fortune smiled when he moved to Antique Gallery in Phoenix. That is much closer to Buckeye. I purchased some pieces there.
My best find was at Estate Resale in Surprise, where there was a huge amount of old Rose Medallion for sale, which had been in the consignment store for a long time. I was able to complete my eight place settings very reasonably!
The first time that I used them to entertain was this spring.
I had a brunch for some lovely new friends that we have made in Sundance, the community of Buckeye, that we live in.
This brunch was during the Easter season so I used glitter eggs from Walmart to hide the orchid pots. The orchids were also from Walmart. I used a Rose Medallion chestnut bowl as a cache pot for the orchids.
I also purchased a Rose Medallion vase (with a tiny chip) from Estate Resale. It is huge and just gorgeous!
Of course, I molded butter into the shape of a bunny! The rolls also looked like bunnies, in honor of Palm Sunday.
Instructions here: https://platedcravings.com/easter-bunny-dinner-breadsticks/
My monogramed napkins were a special order from Ballard Designs. I plan to use them for Christmas time too!
I used my sterling from Kirk Stieff which is the "Repousse" pattern.
The menu consisted of fresh fruit with a yummy, but healthy dip!
Recipe here:
http://www.layersofhappiness.com/the-best-fruit-dip-ever/
I served a spinach quiche with a hash brown potato crust .
Recipe here: http://www.happilyunprocessed.com/2015/11/25/spinach-and-gruyere-cheese-quiche-with-a-hash-brown-crust/
Dessert were chocolate nests with a hot pink "Peep" chicken and chocolate eggs.
My dessert wasn't very "professional" but it was light and fun!
Instructions here: http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/953339/fun-easter-treats-to-make-with-your-kids
Luscious pink peonies finished off the decor!
