Category Archives: China Education

Menu Ideas for Autumn

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Maria Leslie P

And just like that, it’s almost autumn. To some, it’s a sad end to summer. But to many, it signals the start of festivities starting with Labor Day followed by Halloween then Thanksgiving. The season of autumn is famous for … Continue reading →

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How to Add Elegance to Your Table Setting

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Maria Leslie P

We are still in the thick of summer and it’s not yet too late to add to your china collection. Want to add some elegance to your table setting this summer? We suggest the   Hutschenreuther Brighton, which is our featured … Continue reading →

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How to Set Your Table This Summer

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Maria Leslie P

With the onset of summer, this is again an opportune time for you to update your china collection. Summer is about letting go so be adventurous. You need not use one pattern alone for your table setting. Try mixing and … Continue reading →

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4 Reasons Why You Should Invest in China

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Maria Leslie P

Are you still undecided in making that first china purchase? Well, here are 4 reasons to convince you: With proper care, the quality of the china is preserved and its value appreciates.  Take the case of Royal Copenhagen’s Flora Danica Collection, … Continue reading →

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Focus: Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Collection

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Maria Leslie P

In our blog How to Care for Your China, we discussed the value of china and how proper care is important for its preservation and value appreciation. Today, we’ll focus on what is said to be the most expensive china … Continue reading →

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You Cannot Get More Elegant Than This!

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Maria Leslie P

Did you know that in Europe, porcelain factories have to work for the title “Royal” to be added as a prefix to their company name?  The permission has to come from no less than the Queen herself.  Not only that, … Continue reading →

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How to Care for Your China

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Maria Leslie P

But first, some trivia.  Did you know that there was this single porcelain bowl that sold for $9.5M at a Sotheby’s auction? This is the Blood Red Porcelain bowl decorated with two lotus flowers, a most sought-after collector’s item. It … Continue reading →

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Your Choice of Dinnerware Says a Lot about You!

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Maria Leslie P

It used to be that fine china was manufactured only for the emperors or the royal family. There was even a time when porcelain was used only for decoration and not to serve food.  (Think of the dinnerware stored in … Continue reading →

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New Year… New Pizzazz

Posted on January 5, 2014 by brooke C

It’s a New Year, a clean slate full of hope and excitement. Many people set New Year’s Resolutions to trim down this, add that, or do something else. I have one more suggestion of a fun “To Do” item to … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays

Posted on December 22, 2013 by brooke C

From our families to yours, happy holidays. With the feeling of joy and wonder in the air, we’d like to share with you some of our favorite patterns. Lenox Urban Twilight– This Urban Twilight pattern not to be confused with it’s sister … Continue reading →

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