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Our home is an eclectic mix of things collected over the years from various points in our lives and places we have visited. Something they all have in common is the feeling of happy. We enjoy bringing in pretty things to make us smile and making things personal. Everything tells a story, holds a memory or gives us a simple pleasure. Our collection of dinner ware has grown in the years since we were students (a longer time than I care to recall) and although we have fond memories of those days, they aren't pretty to look at. As big foodies, I have been waiting eagerly to replace our chipped mismatching plates with a nice dinner set that we can enjoy. When I was asked to consider some handmade items by Duckydora, I jumped at the chance.
Duckydora is a family run business selling beautiful homeware items and I couldn't wait to brighten up our dining space with the beautiful colours of the Amalfi design. A soft greeny blue colour encircled with a beautiful purple and bright yellow green rim. it was certain to brighten up the dining table.
What I love about this 12 piece Amalfi dinner set was how versatile it is. The cereal bowls are big enough to use for your super quick stir fry dinner...
...the dinner plates are perfect for a casual Saturday night tea with the family (The best fish baps with mushy peas and tartare sauce via Jamie Oliver)...
...and the soft colours are great for an afternoon of tea and cake with friends.
As well as being ideal for casual dining, when hosting a dinner party for friends now, our table is dressed to impressed.
I guess the worst thing is the effect that Duckdora is going to have on my bank balance. They have so many beautiful items certain to brighten up our kitchen and dining space and I will most certainly be needing this Amalfi cat bowl for Little Cat!
What are your favourite items in your home? Do you like to have things just because they are pretty/ Do you have items that hold a story or a memory?
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- Place the #MakingHome badge to the bottom of the post you are sharing (or in your sidebar) using the coding under the image below (get in touch if you have trouble). This helps to direct readers to all participants in the link up.
- Add your link via the blue button at the bottom of this post. Just click 'Add Your Link' and follow the instructions. Your post can be recent or past and you can link up more than once; please just remember to use the badge. You can link up from Friday until Tuesday.
- Visit some or all of the others who are linking up for inspiration and maybe offer up a comment or two so that we are all feeling the #MakingHome love. Don't forget to include the hashtag so they know where you are visiting from.
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- Find Mrs Crafty B on Pinterest to be added to the #MakingHome board. You can pin your posts there too!
Have fun!
*This Amalfi dinner set was provided by Duckydora for purposes of this review. All photos, words and opinions are my own.
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So glad you managed to get the link up! I just love the versatility of handmade items, they can be casual and elegant. I will pop back later to read some posts.
ReplyDeleteIts just makes everything so much more personal doesn't it? Thanks for linking up to #MakingHome. You are always welcome. x
DeleteI love those bowls! I try to stick to things that are practical, or have sentimental value - but I still have plenty of ornamental things that I just liked the look of and had to have! x
ReplyDeleteAh yes but see these are pretty things which make you smile which are just as important. I am starting to realise this as time goes on. i.e. I am sick of boring glasses! I think I need some pretty in that department haha. Water is boring enough!
DeleteThe Duckydora range looks great - and so versatile too. Thanks for hosting #makinhome x
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely. It is perfect for spring themed parties to I think *excuse for a get together soon ;-)* Thanks so much for taking part in #MakingHome. Love your link ups. Will always #RT if I see you tweeting your posts!
DeleteGreat Link up, Love your bowls and the quirky teapot. I have some Ballydougan pottery myself and love it
ReplyDeleteooo I need to check that out now. I am keen on building a beautiful collection *thinks on plate storage*.
DeleteWow..........! Wonderful House Keeping
ReplyDeletei read a lot of stuff and i found that the way of writing to clearifing that exactly want to say was very good so i am impressed and ilike to come again in future.. white porcelin dinnerware
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