29 May 2009

Those Clever Norwegians

My latest "thing": I've been buying odd saucers and bowls from The Goodwill. My OC, uber-analytical brain has even created rules about these purchases. There can be only one of the pattern for sale (I won't break a set) and it cannot be stamped "Made in China". Somehow, I always end up with the ones covered in roses 'n stuff. I worry that my aesthetic is becoming too girlie...or too Granny...because I worry about that kind of thing. I'm also concerned that my favourite item of clothing is my black leather jacket with all the buckles while, at the same time, I deeply adore the frou frou English saucer covered in red roses and gold paint trim. I believe this behaviour to be symptomatic of mental illness.

Anyway, check out the fantastic cereal bowl with the fisherman. It's made in Norway. Who knew the Norwegians made awesome crockery?


2 comments:

Heddy said...

Very nice dishes -- I like the fisherman (quite a unique piece), but I love the pinecone the most! I don't think your love of Frou-fou and leather with buckles is a sign of mental illness, but rather a sign of a thoroughly modern gal who has a respect for history and tradition (I'd worry more about you if you were into pink, lace, and tou-tous, and loved the china ;)

Yvette said...

The pine cone one is marked "Fine Translucent China - Japan".
I really lucked out finding Japanware in a Goodwill.