Johnson Brothers introduced their Friendly Village pattern in 1952. It is one of their top two selling patterns. This very popular set is a family heirloom in many homes, like the Old Country Roses that we showed you recently. Janet-Lynn set this table with dishes that belonged to her mother and grandmother. Now she is the proud owner of these beautiful dishes.
Burlap, birch, cranberries, and fresh greenery are all pulled together into a fabulous woodland centerpiece.
I love the way she used different sizes of the burgundy plates. Some stacks have a smaller one in between the two Friendly Village pieces. Other stacks have a larger one. (see below). It is wonderful to mix and match your dishes. Never feel you can't use dishes because you don't have the exact number you need. There is always a way. The burgundy plates bring out the same color in the Friendly Villages pieces.
The sweet little candle wreaths on each plate continue the woodland theme. Gorgeous!
I remember my mother-in-law using her Friendly Village dishes. Do you have this pattern? Share with us how you came to own it. Did it belong to a loved one and they gave it to you?
Tanya
Photos courtesy of Nicole Payzant Photography.
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I love this pattern but do not own it, I also always loved Old Country Roses and had an opportunity to buy it at very discounted prices years ago, but didn't take it. Oh well. This table is gorgeous. xo
ReplyDeleteOh my, what a gorgeous tablescape! Your dishes are stunning, and all the details it has, like the fabulous centerpiece, it's simply perfect! Happy holidays.
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I WISH I had these plates, they are beautiful! Of course I do NOT need anymore dishes:):) This tablescape is gorgeous and i LOVE the tiny wreaths. XO, Pinky
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favourite china patterns. What a beautiful table your friend has set. I have 2 dinner plates that are summer themed I guess. One was my mother's and one my mother-in-law's. I really like them but have never used them as that is all I have. I really love the Christmas or winter theme the best.
ReplyDeleteLove your table and the Friendly Village pattern. Sure wish I owned a set of them. The cranberries are a perfect centerpiece for your table.
ReplyDeleteWow. Absolutely gorgeous. You are giving me serious table envy. Someday, perhaps, if I'm lucky, I'll be able to start collecting beautiful pieces like these!! Thanks so much for sharing at the Homespun Christmas Party
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Gorgeous tablescape. I have those dishes. They are so charming. Beautifully put together with a festive spirit.
ReplyDeletePretty table. I love the birch logs on the table- adds the perfect element. Susan @ Romancing the Home
ReplyDeleteLovely....I have service for 8 of the pattern....been collecting for years....my aunt has a set she bought in Canada...and I love it...BUT .... I have never thought to pare it with red/burgundy..... Now I am soooo inspired.... Thank you for the post.!!!
ReplyDeleteYour Friendly Village dishes are very pretty, especially so when paired the burgundy plates. Gorgeous table scape!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Cindy
Gorgeous! What are the burgundy plates you used?
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