My two new ceramic purchases arrived from Orvieto yesterday. Getting large boxes from Italy is always a thrill, even when I know the contents. Last year I purchased the large ceramic deep "baking dish" on the right. The platter on the left is one of my two new pieces.
I also bought this new soup tureen.
I love sunflowers, lemons and poppies, and they all remind me of some of my favorite parts of Italy. I also love the twisty handles of this platter.
I really like how the artist depicted this sunflower's profile.
Brad was pleasantly surprised when he got home from work, and saw the newly decorated entry hall. And he thought I had no more room...hehehe.
Comments (8)
Absolutely breath-takingly STUNNING! Love the pattern you picked. You are right. It is Italy everytime you look at it. They are perfect with your colors. Lovely choices Palma!
Posted by Barb Cabot | July 30, 2009 8:14 AM
Posted on July 30, 2009 08:14
I really love that pattern and the soup tureen is especially lovely.
Posted by kendall | July 30, 2009 9:28 AM
Posted on July 30, 2009 09:28
What beautiful pieces to add to your collection. We will be in Orvieto next May. What's the name of the shop?
Carole
Posted by Carole | July 30, 2009 10:29 AM
Posted on July 30, 2009 10:29
That is my favorite pattern.
You can look at them and smile!
Posted by sandi @ the whistlestop cafe | July 30, 2009 10:29 AM
Posted on July 30, 2009 10:29
Carole, I bought them at "Oggetti d' Art Fravolini". It is the second shop in from the corner (just by the cafe) on Piazza del Duomo, across from the side of the Duomo.
Posted by Palma | July 30, 2009 11:47 AM
Posted on July 30, 2009 11:47
Beautiful!!!! I love the soup tureen.
Posted by Cindy Ruth | July 30, 2009 11:21 PM
Posted on July 30, 2009 23:21
Beautiful!!! I love the pattern...Sunflowers are my favorite!
Posted by Deb R | July 31, 2009 5:22 AM
Posted on July 31, 2009 05:22
Palma, those are all gorgeous! The black is very striking. Like you, I love the sunflower motif (and lemons and poppies)
The soup tureen is fantastic, and the handles are so cunning.
It IS such a thrill getting a big package from Italy!
Posted by sandrac | July 31, 2009 6:42 AM
Posted on July 31, 2009 06:42