Heart Home magazine Issue 12 - July 2014 | Page 48

• One of my favourite pastimes is
collecting vintage china. I simply
can’t resist a floral plate from a
second-hand shop, especially if it
boasts a rosy pattern and a glimmer
of gold. Mismatched plates add a
certain charm to a pretty table and you
could team them with non-matching
cutlery/flatware for a total eclectic
look.
Continue the mix-and-match theme
with your glassware, too. When I see
glasses I like, I tend to buy just two or
three, instead of a set, and I now have
quite a collection of assorted glasses.
Add a few pieces of gold china or
candlesticks for a touch of luxury and
to reflect the sunlight.

Outdoor Living by Selina Lake,
photography by Debi Treloar
is published by Ryland Peters
& Small and is available from
rylandpeters.com
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