I seem to be morphing into my mother … I’ve started using bone china, because she said everything tastes better if one does. So out went the heavy mugs, in come LARGE bone china cups china and saucers, and now I have white bowls and am steadily building up my collection. What’s more, my mother was right, as I now realise she was about so many things.
My youngest daughter came to stay, and started to ridicule my cups and saucers until she realised that I was right, just this once. Bone china does make all the difference.
My mum, and daughter would be interested to see that Wedgwood have introduced a tableware collection – Vera Wang Perfect White – a timeless collection of translucent fine white bone china that is ideal for both casual and formal entertaining. Vera Wang believes in using good china every day, like me, and her Perfect White design, with its chic simplicity and adaptability, represents a modern interpretation of the classics.
Vera Wang Perfect White continues Wedgwood’s partnership with international designer Vera Wang, who has designed tableware, crystal, stemware, barware, flatware and giftware for Wedgwood since 2002.
The Vera Wang Perfect White Dinnerware Collection comprises Vera’s signature coupe shapes in fine white bone china that has an incredible translucency and superior strength. Four new tableware configurations are introduced – bowls, plates, small plates and dipping bowls – that reflect the modern trend for sharing food, served with style. To brides, home-owners or passionate foodies, this stylish collection is the perfect canvas for expressing personal style through mixing and matching with the full Vera Wang tableware collection. Sets are presented in a signature Vera Wang Wedgwood gift box making it an ideal bridal gift.
Wedgwood, the iconic premium lifestyle brand, was founded in 1759 by Josiah Wedgwood, not only an astonishing craftsman and potter but also an exceptional pioneer, philanthropist and marketer. With its rich heritage of over 250 years it has become a true British cultural icon and is a testament to British entrepreneurial spirit and craftsmanship. With product and design development continuing in the UK the brand guarantees English authenticity and values.
Founded on the principles of design, quality and innovation Wedgwood makes the highest quality fine bone china dinnerware, tea ware, and iconic Jasper ware as well as beautifully crafted ornamental pieces. Wedgwood’s influence extends into fashion with long standing collaborations with world renowned designers Vera Wang and Jasper Conran.
Today the legacy of Josiah remains as Wedgwood continues to make a lasting impact. Wedgwood was acquired by Fiskars Corporation in 2015 and is now part of Fiskars’ English & Crystal Living Business.
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