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February 27, 2014 By Shirley

Spring Dishes in the Hutch {Noritake Summer Estate}

I am still on my quest to “Springify” by house.

For years, I had my “Old Country Roses” china in the hutch or “Welsh cupboard”

I had acquired this beautiful set of Noritake Summer Estate from my friend . .

~ ~ and recently just acquired some accent pieces to this set.

Vintage sherbet glasses filled with pears . .

Added more vintage pieces like this Depression Glass Salt and Pepper set.

An English Biscuit Jar . .

Trader Joe’s was selling mini pots of flowers…

~ ~ fit perfectly in the creamer!

More cheery flowers in another silver creamer/pitcher. . .

And in a vase made from a silver fork …

Or in the sugar bowl…

This silver set seems to appear in many rooms of the house . . .

My silver trophy bowl holds placemats for easy access along with candles . .

Spring themed creamer and sugar . .

Vignette on top of the hutch…

~ ~ a recent addition is the centuries old vinegar jar from France.

My hutch ready for Spring…now on to another room!!

Have a wonderful day!!!

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  1. Kim says

    February 27, 2014 at 8:04 pm

    I love all the pops of yellow you added. Yes, very springy and I love that hutch.

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  2. Angela says

    February 27, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    Gorgeous!! Love the pop of color! I managed a china store when my husband and I lived in Germany and we sold Noritake! Beautiful dishes!!!~~Angela

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  3. Cynthia says

    February 27, 2014 at 8:13 pm

    Shirley this is so pretty. Love the vintage sherbet glasses and the depression glass salt and pepper shaker are stunning.

    Cynthia

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  4. Des says

    February 27, 2014 at 9:15 pm

    So pretty….I love all the pops of yellow!! It definitely says, “Welcome spring”.
    ~Des

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  5. Nel@Acornlane says

    February 27, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    Your hutch is beautiful, Shirley…it looks like a very fine piece. I have always admired Summer Estate for it’s happy, yellow colour and it instantly would bring a table setting to life. I love the pears in the green sherbet glasses, Spring has arrived at your house! A beautiful nod to what’s around the corner…we have a bit of a longer wait here in Canada!! Thank you for this jolt of sunshine today! N.xo

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  6. Carol Hanson says

    February 27, 2014 at 9:42 pm

    we can all use a good dose of SPRING! a canadian clipper is on it’s way to my house; more snow and -0 weather for the weekend! love the changes in your display; where did you find the silver vase made from a fork?

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  7. Pat@Back Porch Musings says

    February 27, 2014 at 9:51 pm

    Beautiful Noritake pattern, Shirley. It’s wonderful in you hutch and I love the Spring flowers!

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  8. Suzy @ Worthing Court says

    February 27, 2014 at 9:53 pm

    So, so pretty, Shirley. And perfectly springy! Love the vintage sherbet glasses and how cool is that vase make from a fork?!?

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  9. Sandy says

    February 27, 2014 at 10:42 pm

    Shirley,
    Your hutch looks beautiful. Love the dishes and your accent pieces. I’m working on a little spring here but I keep jumping from room to room.

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  10. Linda miller says

    February 27, 2014 at 10:44 pm

    Love the new dishes and all of the accessories in the hutch. You’re workin’ the spring, girlfriend!

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  11. Lulu says

    February 27, 2014 at 11:01 pm

    You are getting it all together. The sherbet glasses remind me of my aunt who, I believe, had those very ones. I admire those of you who change with the seasons. My house(s) pretty much stay the same.

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  12. Rita C. (Panoply) says

    February 28, 2014 at 12:03 am

    Your dish display is very pretty, but oh my – I love that repurposed fork bud vase!

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  13. Nancy Carroll says

    February 28, 2014 at 12:21 am

    Very nice! I bet you had fun putting this all together. Spring makes me happy!!

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  14. kelly says

    February 28, 2014 at 12:24 am

    That Welsh cupboard is just beautiful! It looks so pretty with all of that yellow and green in it. The dishes mixed with the yellow flowers and pears is a great combination. It definitely looks like Spring!

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  15. Anne@DesignDreams (@ddreamsbyanne) says

    February 28, 2014 at 2:39 am

    What pretty dishes Shirley! Your hutch looks divine!

    Have a great weekend xoxox

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  16. Nana Diana says

    February 28, 2014 at 3:44 am

    Shirley- That is beautiful. Those dishes are really pretty. I don’t (didn’t) know that pattern before. They really are springy and mixed in with all the yellow pops-it sure does look like Spring. That hutch is a gorgeous old piece just by itself! xo Diana

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  17. Donnamae says

    February 28, 2014 at 4:12 am

    Your hutch is gorgeous! Love those pops of yellow….sure does say Spring! ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  18. Mary says

    February 28, 2014 at 11:41 am

    I love how you ‘springified’ your hutch Shirley! The blooming Noritake is beautiful against the wood in contrast to the sparkling crystal and silver! The addition of blooms from TJ’s takes it over the top. I’m swooning over your biscuit jar ๐Ÿ™‚

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  19. Suzi says

    February 28, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    How wonderful! The silver vase made from a hollow knife handle and fork is amazing! Those delicate salt and pepper shakers are exquisite. Our church recently held our annual Valentine High Tea for widows in our community and each table hostess set her table with her own things. One of our women who is well along in years did a complete setting for 8 in all depression ware. Incredible. It is so fun to see the best of the best tableware come out to play isn’t it?

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  20. Lauren says

    February 28, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    Your hutch looks gorgeous Shirley! You have so many beautiful pieces and the yellow accents and pretty flowers are just perfect! I noticed daffodils starting to pop up in our neighborhood the other day so Spring is hopefully on it’s way soon!

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  21. Christine says

    February 28, 2014 at 1:09 pm

    Gorgeous Hutch….it looks stunning! Such a great spot to play dish or tea set for grown ups, I love it! I would constantly be playing with it…lol

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  22. Atta Girl Amy says

    February 28, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    I love the yellow and green, Shirley. I’m working on springifying my dining room today, and after seeing your sherbet glasses, I’m going to climb up and rescue my blue ones from the top of the cabinet. Stay tuned…

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  23. Jeanette Price says

    February 28, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    I have been known to be a bit of dish horder! I think I may have told you that I love dishes. It’s so nice to be able to change things up a bit and change the look of things. Your hutch is absolutely beautiful Shirley. Maybe I will be home again on Monday due to yes another 6-12″ of snow so perhaps I will clean my china cabinet and play. Thanks for the great idea!

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  24. debbiedoos says

    February 28, 2014 at 11:12 pm

    Beautiful as always Sheila. I really love the dishes and the Spring display with the pears looks so pretty!

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  25. must love junk says

    February 28, 2014 at 11:25 pm

    Shirley, it’s all just gorgeous! And the pretty flowers are the perfect touch! ๐Ÿ™‚
    Susan

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  26. Mary Feguson says

    February 28, 2014 at 11:36 pm

    Everything is so very pretty and Spring looking in your hutch. You have so many beautiful dishes Shirley. The flowers are gorgeous and look so good in the silver pieces. I just love Trader Joe’s.
    Have a wonderful weekend. We are getting rain and I just love it.
    Mary

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  27. Pinky at Designs by Pinky says

    March 1, 2014 at 12:57 am

    Oh my, this made my heart skip a beat! Your hutch is beautiful standing alone but your “Springifying” has made it magnificent!!! You have such BEAUTIFUL things, I LOVE the vase made from a fork! YOur newest jar is beautiful and the biscuit jar is amazing too!!! I will be coming back to look again. Settlement went well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:):)

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  28. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    March 1, 2014 at 5:12 pm

    There’s a spring in my step looking at all the cheery colors! As I peer outside to the snow that just won’t stop!
    Kelly

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  29. Betsy@coastal-colors says

    March 2, 2014 at 1:49 am

    What a lovely Welch cupboard! Your china looks so springy! I love all the pops of yellow with your silver pieces! You have so many beautiful items!

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  30. Pam @ Simple Details says

    March 2, 2014 at 4:38 am

    What a pretty addition for spring! The flowers are so cute, we just got Trader Joe’s and I still haven’t been, I keep hearing the crowds are crazy, but I always see everyone in the blogosphere getting great flowers from them!

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  31. Alycia Nichols says

    March 2, 2014 at 10:24 pm

    Oh, yes…you are MORE THAN ready, lady! I love the Spring touches!!! And that last photo has the sunshine just streaming in…it’s great!!!

    We slipped and slid in the midst of an ice storm last night as we drove home from a fundraiser event. What a mess! Home safe and sound, but my fingernails are bitten down to the quick! ๐Ÿ™‚ I don’t think Spring is coming our way anytime too soon. ๐Ÿ™

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  32. Jordan@the2seasons says

    March 3, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    I love those dishes they are so cheery. I was thinking of pulling out some spring dishes soon since it is now March but they are not nearly as colorful as yours. Just love them.

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  33. priscilla says

    March 3, 2014 at 2:11 pm

    Gorgeous hutch ! Love all your pretty spring touches ! The dishes are fabulous !

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  34. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    March 3, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    Oh my goodness, Shirley! What a gorgeous hutch and soooooo beautifully decorated for spring. I really need decor lessons from you! You have the most wonderful way of decorating down to the last detail. I adore the planted flowers in your silver! Brilliant!

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  35. Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says

    March 4, 2014 at 4:04 am

    I have never seen Summer Estate displayed so beautifully! The yellow flowers displayed in the silver pieces are the perfect accompaniment for the pretty dishes! Looks like sunshine at your house!

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  36. Doreen@househoneys says

    March 5, 2014 at 3:28 am

    I’m not sure how I missed this post, but let me tell you, I needed to see all these pretties to remind me Spring WILL come! I love these dishes big time. They’re one of my all time favs, and they couldn’t have a nicer home ๐Ÿ™‚

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  37. LorB says

    March 5, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    Ah… Beautiful as always… Nice springy look…

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  38. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says

    March 5, 2014 at 9:45 pm

    Shirley, I love, love, love your hutch and your china and crystal looks fabulous. Such a beautiful display. It definitely looks like spring. Beautiful. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  39. Kim says

    March 17, 2014 at 11:20 pm

    Your china is beautiful, and I am drooling over that hutch!!! All your touches of yellow look gorgeous with your china. The antique parfaits are the perfect addition. Blessings!
    Kim

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Hi I’m Shirley and I am here to share my love of classic interiors, french country style, my passion for flowers and making our home, The Hickory Cottage, a warm and hospitable home for family and friends.

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