Vintage Myott & Sons Platter - Peony & Roses Pattern circa 1930s The Best of Times by Ludwig Bemelmans which wasn't always the case

which wasn't always the case in the 1960's when canned and convenience foods were all the rage among home cooks

My soul is full of longing for the secret of the sea

(song lyrics from Fields of Gold by Sting)

and looks just as stylish paired with classic white and natural woods

forks and spoons and glass canisters

Vintage Myott & Sons Platter - Peony & Roses Pattern circa 1930s The Best of Times by Ludwig Bemelmans which wasn't always the caseI'm saddened by the peonies before the steps, so red, as evening came I found that only two remained. Once morning's winds have blown, they surely won't survive, at night I gaze by lamplight, to cherish the fading red. Bai Juyi {HISTORY} This rosy red platter, made by Myott, Son & Co in England most likely around the mid 1930s, features their Peony & Rose pattern. A beauty from all directions, the cranberry red and white chintz style florals make this