Wednesday, June 20, 2007
megan
almost eleven years ago when my husband and i were engaged, i (we?) chose these dishes as "our china" and we registered for them. i loved them. they are from ralph lauren home and i remember the pattern, called megan, wasn't carried by many stores. i can't even remember where i spotted them back in those days. i know it was some place in dc, but i can't remember the exact store. when i spotted them, i just knew i had to have them. when you get married and you are planning your life, you get a lot of advice, even about your dishes. i heard things like, you should get something a little fancier. i think it is too plain. it's not very interesting. do you think food will get stuck in the raised floral pattern? i am glad i didn't listen to anyone else's opinion about my dining ware. cuz i still love it. and, no, food doesn't get stuck in the flowers for goodness sakes. :)
14 Comments:
When you "know" you want something, you REALLY know. And other opinions don't matter a bit. That's such a great feeling to have...whether you're shopping for china, or clothes, or a house, or whatever. It means you will love it forever!
Beautiful china, by the way. Love the name, too.
Those are beautiful! I wish I still loved my china I picked out when I was 18. My service for 12 just sits in my closet because it's too contemporary and the wrong color for my taste now. I think all white was a very smart choice.
I think the pattern is beautiful!
You are right, we do need to use what we want. Our pattern is similer. It is a raised criss-cross border on an off-white color.
I love plain white dishes with either a fabulous design (like a white jug) or a raised pattern.
When I got married, the registry service screwed up my order and accidentally gave me some Portmerion plates. They are called "Botanic Garden" and are very, very cottagy. When I found out they were designed the same year that I was born (72), I decided that was to be our pattern. So our pattern found us, by mistake and I love it.
However, every single other dish I own is white with a raised pattern.
What perfect dishes! I hate the ones I have and wished I had picked something like yours. You were brilliant for choosing them!
I wish I had picked something neutral and classic. I now have blue trimmed dishes and wish I didn't! Very pretty.
Thanks, Karen
I think they look perfect. Sensible, timeless. I am so not a typical china girl, so we chose our dinnerware from Pottery barn. I still love them, but they are too big for a regular cupboard.
Oh, I love it. It's classically beautiful. You chose well.
i love the megan pattern. i have the claire pattern and still lvoe mine after all these years too. and you are right about food not getting stuck in the pattern, i got that question alot too.
Hi. I read your blog today and loved it!
I chose Nantucket by Wedgewood. Same sort of thing all white with a basket weave trim. I chose this for everyday and never registered for "formal". My thought being if I love this pattern why would I only want it on special occasions. Everyone tried to convince me I was making a mistake. Too fancy for everyday and too plain for formal. Well 17 years later, I still love them.
Megan is also beautiful. Thanks for your lovely blog. It is so fun to read.
Lisa
I have the SAME pattern and just LOVE my dishes... I use them whenever I can! Great taste ;)
I love the pattern and the creamy color - it goes with everything and can be dressed up or down - just perfect!
allie
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I love your dishes. I inherited my mom's wedding china (Aynsley "Singapore Bird") and another set from my Grandmother...I forget what it's called...I love yours!! You were smart to go with a neutral.
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