Green Toile Tea Set from the Madison Bay Company

Green Toile Tea Set from the Madison Bay Company

Similar to the Gondola pattern, the Green Toile tea set is transfer-printed in green on white porcelain with a classic English tea pattern. The teapot holds five cups. The teacups are 4″ in diameter. The saucers are 5 3/4″ across. The Green Botanical pattern from the Madison Bay Company has a beautifully shaped tea cup…

Pagoda Blue and White Antique Reproduction Porcelain from the Madison Bay Company
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Pagoda Blue and White Antique Reproduction Porcelain from the Madison Bay Company

The Madison Bay Company out of Pennsylvania markets reproductions of vintage china, mostly through museum gift shops. They make china that looks just like the antiques, but it is microwave and dishwasher safe. You can buy sets or purchase it by the piece. I just found that you can get some of the pieces on…

Madison Bay Company Liberty Blue Antique Reproduction Transferware
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Madison Bay Company Liberty Blue Antique Reproduction Transferware

The Madison Bay Company, out of Pennsylvania, distributes antique reproduction tea sets made using the transferware process popular in the late 1700s. Liberty Blue isn’t really an antique reproduction. The pattern wasn’t made until more recently. The original Liberty Blue was Staffordshire china made by Enoch Wedgwood to commemorate the Bicentenial. It wasn’t expensive. Through…

Red Nautical Rose Antique Reproduction Transferware from the Madison Bay Company

Red Nautical Rose Antique Reproduction Transferware from the Madison Bay Company

This cheerful tea service is made with cranberry red transferware. It has a nautical motif, a ship in full sail, similar to the more complex pattern on Staffordshire Salem Fairwinds transferware. The tall cream pitcher and sugar bowl coordinate with a pot that is a compromise between the fuller shape of a traditional tea-pot  and…

Brown and White Charleston or Carolina Porcelain from the Madison Bay Company

Brown and White Charleston or Carolina Porcelain from the Madison Bay Company

The Madison Bay Company, out of Pennsylvania, distributes antique reproduction tea sets made using the transferware process popular in the late 1700s. Although most transferware was made in cobalt blue, other shades became popular in America in the early 1800s. The Charleston or Carolina pattern is a classic brown transferware with low country scenes.  Brown…

Equestrian Pattern Antique Reproduction Transferware from the Madison Bay Company

Equestrian Pattern Antique Reproduction Transferware from the Madison Bay Company

The Equestrian pattern is transfer-printed in black on white porcelain. A beautiful high-contrast design that is oh, so traditional. Equestrian transferware, with hunting scenes, carriage scenes or other scenes drawn from English or early American life are a traditional in vintage porcelain. These examples have an 18th century scene on each side of the traditional…

Red and Blue Rose Botanical Floral Porcelain Mini Tea Sets from the Madison Bay Company
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Red and Blue Rose Botanical Floral Porcelain Mini Tea Sets from the Madison Bay Company

The Madison Bay Company also makes mini tea sets in a reproduction botanical floral Rose pattern in both cobalt blue and traditional red versions. Perfect for a tea party, these little sets are about half sized. They come with a small teapot, only 4 1/2″ long spout to handle and 3 1/2″ high. The miniature…

Inexpensive, Easy-to-Install Awning Kits
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Inexpensive, Easy-to-Install Awning Kits

LAGarden Patio Awnings are an inexpensive way to protect your entry,  doorway or windows. They are designed to offer good weather resistance wherever they are used. The awnings are inexpensive and install quickly and easily. Polycarbonate Awnings on Amazon LAGarden Patio Awnings are made of clear hollow polycarbonate sheets in clear or brown.  Both are…

Blue Willow Cabinet Pulls, Knobs and Handles
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Blue Willow Cabinet Pulls, Knobs and Handles

I’ve been looking for an option for the handles and knobs in our new kitchen. The countertops are going to be cobalt blue and I collect Blue Willow China. Here are three of options I have found. Blue Willow Plate Ceramic Drawer Knob These ceramic knobs are glazed white with a transfer tiny blue willow…