@Nuisance :
My "company" dinnerware is an English Iron Stone blue and white pattern that i've owned since the early 70s.....and over the years I've added complimentary not matching pieces to set a beautiful eclectic blue and white table for special dinners....it makes me feel so warm and comfortable and peaceful to sit down at that table with a comfort food meal specially cooked....it just makes me close my eyes, take a deep breath and smile....I love all things 'blue and white', Asian, toile, chinoiserie.....it must be my happy place - I buy whatever items I see to add to my collection whether they are expensive or inexpensive and it all just comes together.....