Patterned China

16. Patterned China

Most modern American homes have plain white dishes. You can break with other solid colors or just a stripe along the edge of the panels. Or, if you're lack cash, your dishes could be a mixture of anything you've collected over the years. In the UK, it is widespread to find full-patterned Chinese sets from companies like Spode, Wedgewood, and Royal Doulton. Although it's no longer common in modern times, it's easy to find old English porcelain sets in American thrift stores. Notably, if you live on the east coast. It is fascinating when you start collecting this porcelain because it can be like a treasure hunt to find another piece into your collection.

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