A PASSION FOR CHINA

My love for beautiful English bone china began at a very young age. Mother's "good" china was the wedding pattern by Minton. I loved seeing the table set for a special dinner. Today it is my "good" set and it continues to thrill me when the table is adorned with fine linens, dishes and silver. But my passion has grown to include the charming bone china accessory pieces that the English do so well. And a pretty pattern, I can't resist.

Recent purchases, at our current recession prices, include a Minton nut dish in the Haddon Hall pattern and a pen caddy in the Pembroke pattern from Aynsley. The caddy adds a touch of romance to my very contemporary glass computer table. And the Minton dish coasters my morning coffee mug. Both are symbols of civility in what feels like a frenzied world.

What little things do you love that can enhance your daily life? It doesn't have to be much and it certainly doesn't have to be expensive. Go search for hidden treasures that add grace to our daily lives.