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China and Crystal

‎12-07-2014 11:55 AM

I have the Royal Doulton Lady Carlyle pattern of china. I am thinking of mixing it with some crystal serving pieces. I feel that it would be less costly to by some crystal serving pieces rather than all Royal Doulton. What do you think?

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Re: China and Crystal

‎12-07-2014 11:56 AM

I think it would be beautiful. I've seen the Waterford rep over at Shop HQ put together some gorgeous combinations.

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Re: China and Crystal

‎12-07-2014 11:59 AM

Thank You!!

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Re: China and Crystal

‎12-07-2014 12:03 PM

You're more than welcome. Hopefully others will weigh-in as well.

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Re: China and Crystal

‎12-07-2014 12:09 PM

""Royal Doulton"" always reminds me of Hyacinth Bouquet's dinnerware with ""the hand-painted periwinkles.""

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Re: China and Crystal

‎12-07-2014 12:14 PM

I like mixing pieces. I'm not too much of a matchy-matchy person. It has to coordinate though.

I think crystal and china are perfect together.

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Re: China and Crystal

‎12-07-2014 01:01 PM

I love a mix of pieces. It adds a touch of whimsey and style. Not as staid as in Grandma's day.

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Re: China and Crystal

‎12-07-2014 02:07 PM

I have a collection of sea shaped crystal from Mikasa. I use it with Mikasa arabella dinnerware. I think you should do what you like, not what you think others would. More than likely your items will shine and everyone will enjoy using them.