Blue & White Birthday

Today is my mother’s birthday - Happy Birthday, Mum. Going strong and creative at 88!

This morning, I uncovered my embroidery which I have been “working on” for a few birthdays now. In the absence of the finished Willow Pattern tablecloth, I created a treasury of beautiful Willow Pattern inspired items I found on Etsy. Hope you and all those who love "blue and white" enjoy it.

Upcycled Vintage Pottery Necklace - Blue Willow Pattern Painted Ceramic Shard, Swarovski Crystal & Freshwater Pearl Accents

Pair of antique willow pattern coffee cans Burleighware England

Vintage Blue Willow Tea Cup & Saucer - Royal Doulton

Antique Victorian Royal Worcester Blue & White Willow Pattern Porcelain Cup

Willow Pattern Flying Ducks Blue and White Digital Collage Sheet Oriental Chinese Asian Pattern Silhouettes Decoupage Kitsch Birds Printable

Blue Willow Pattern Bowls by Royal China, Sebring Ohio, Made in USA - Oriental Pattern, Signed Backstamp - Antique Home Decor or Collection

iphone case -Willow Pattern phone case, iphone 4 case, iphone 5 case, Samsung Galaxy S3 case, iPod Touch 4 case

8.5" x 11" Print of Siamese Cats with Blue Willow Pattern

1920's Wood & Sons Woods Ware Willow Pattern Blue and White Teapot

Blue Song Bird, Print,Modern printmaking, Patterned

blue willow pattern tea cups 7x7 art print

Traditional Blue Willow Pattern Vintage China Plate Wall Clock

Willow Pattern Pendant, Sterling Silver, Handmade Upcycled Jewellery, Blue and White, Sea Pottery

Upcycled Womens Shirt Top Blouse Vintage Linen Tea Towel Blue Willow Pattern Large

Tablecloth Willow Pattern Embroidery Blue and White Chinoiserie

Link : http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NTcyNDAwNHwyNzIxNTA0NDg5/willow

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