Blue In Bloom

This charming Blue in Bloom collection (designed by Andrea by Sadek company) are inspired by ornamentation (blue flowers, leaves, and birds) on British Delftware. The original designs decorated a medley of vases, flower bricks, tulip pots, and desert dishes in Colonial Williamsburg's collection of 18-centry ceramics. Some, like the five-finger vases or the flower bricks, echo their antique counterparts. For others, the antique's function has been updated, as when a teapot stand shape is re-imagined as a wine coaster. Blue and white "china" and "delft" has been favorites in American dinning and decoration for more than 300 years.

WILLIAMSBURG kicks off its 2010 collections at the January gift markets under the banner “WILLIAMSBURG: Story and Style.”

The natural wonders celebrated in the 18th century-- glorious botanical images, luscious textiles, hand-crafted ceramics,

and more—inspire products that infuse today’s style with the rich stories of America’s design heritage.

The designer brand, Andrea by Sadek, received the “Took the Ball and Ran with It” Award for development of the Blue in Bloom Collection. The collection of floral containers and gifts, characterized by America’s 300-year interest in blue and white china, features striking flowers, leaves and birds from British delftware.

Here are what I got at the Williamsburg Marketplace this summer.

 Blue in Bloom Porringer - Creamy white, blue, 4" diameter, Porcelain, with hand-painted decorative spring flowers and a small bird in it. You can see it after you finish your rice soup. Cost: $7. (It costs $42 for a pair on eBay)


 Blue In Bloom Porcelain Leaf Dish - Cost: $6. (It costs $18 for one piece on eBay)

Blue In Bloom Scalloped Porcelain Dish - Cost: $5. (it costs $17 for one piece on eBay)

If you purchase those from internet (e.g. eBay), the price can be easily more than tripled.