When I started this blog, I knew that I would photograph some of my Blue Ridge dishes eventually. Ten or fifteen years ago, I was introduced to Blue Ridge pottery through my friend, Nevin, who has a BIGTIME Blue Ridge collection. I fell in love with these gorgeous plates immediately and agonized if I was being a copycat by buying some for myself. There is no logical reason for me to collect dishes. I have my mother’s china as well as my own- and really have no room for these. I rationalized that I would be hanging them on the walls (I did) and that they perfectly matched my navy and red color scheme in the living room (they do. . .). I just love them!
Blue Ridge was made in the late 1930’s to 1950’s in Erwin, Tennessee by Southern Pottery. It’s hand-painted with a distinctive look and a ZILLION patterns. I started buying them in antique stores but quickly moved on to eBay. I have several favorite patterns- this beautiful one is called Spring Glory and is relatively difficult to find.
f1.8, 1/500, ISO 1250, 35 mm
It is Day 60- MARCH!- and I am still doing this! Yay me!
Stay tuned for more Blue Ridge throughout the year. . .
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I love these dishes and I love the composition. Very nice and bokeh, to boot.
Good Focus.
I like Blue ridge but this is not my favorite pattern. I do agree that the Blue Ridge colors do blend with your living room colors!
And what IS your favorite pattern Lon?
Dad says his favorite is Sun Bouquet; second favorite is Taffeta! Google them! 🙂
Lon, would you believe that Sun Bouquet is my favorite pattern too?? It is!
Thanks for the heads up email today Caitilin about the Blue Ridge photo!!
It made my day to see it.
Ah, a Blue Ridge photo at last!! Beautiful. I am so glad to see that you intend to includ more Blue Ridge photos in the months to come!
Obviously a little excited here about the photo….one more comment.
I love the soft focus of the flowers behind the plate.
so pretty, and yipee we’ve made it 60 days!!