Another thing that I look for while at yard sales or thrift stores is
white creamware or ironstone.
Not exact matches
Hardwoods, transferware, black &
white things, leopard print in moderation, architectural fragments are great additions, I'm a sucker for little old tables or chairs, needlepoint, tapestries, lamps (new or vintage),
creamware, and I know there's much more, but that's my list for now.
This year, after taking down the tree and the Christmas decorations, I am mostly using
white or soft yellow candles, pinecones and
creamware to accent a few spots around our main rooms.
I collect Wedgwood Drabware, Wedgwood
White, black basalt, Jasper Conran
White and Jasper Conran Casual, and I also have a lot of unique pieces of antique
creamware, from baskets to platters.
I'd use a matte finish in a room with lots of
white and stained woodwork, and accent it with watercolour paintings, antique carpets, rose - colour fabrics and
creamware.»
I have an old
creamware serving platter filled with black and
white pictures from my youth.