Two weeks ago I mentioned that I had picked up a beautiful vintage china pattern from the 1930s that I needed to photograph and inventory for Southern Vintage Table.  Time to check this goal off the list!

This pattern was made in Japan by a company called Garden City.  According to a leading china replacement company, Garden City had only 17 patterns. This one is known as GAR13 – pretty plain for such a delightful, bright pattern!

Normally, I don’t buy whole sets of china, but there is the exception – might be that the pattern is extraordinary or it’s an exceptional buy – and in this case, it was both.  Here’s the set I purchased.

What I saw in this pattern wasn’t necessarily how beautiful it would look at the dinner table but how well the florals of green, blue, yellow and pink would go with so many other patterns. With the distinct green rim, it is a perfect pattern to layer.  Whether it anchors the place setting as the dinner plate or sits between the dinner and dessert, it makes a lovely presentation.

Starting with showcasing the dinner plate, here are a few gorgeous place settings!

The outer green rim sets off the trio of vintage patterns so beautifully in these settings with the Garden City pattern as the salad plate!

And, of course, two layers are simply beautiful as well!

China Garden’s GAR13 is now part of Southern Vintage Table‘s inventory.  We can mix and match it with our other beautiful patterns for a charming, eclectic look your guests will love!

The continuing saga of my long list of goals continues.  But first, I want to update Carrie’s ribbon count – she won 10 blue and 6 red!  Her flowers are that beautiful! This week I’m focusing on painting and ironing with a marketing call in there, too. Thanks for checking in!

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