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I’ve never really been a collector of anything. Until a few years back my sister surprised me with a MacKenzie-Childs Butterfly Garden Enamel Pedestal Platter for my birthday. I LOVED it from the second I saw it! It has a permanent home on my countertop. I fill it with banana bread, cakes, pies, biscuits, or even fruit! To date one of my favorite gifts. So each birthday I am gifted a beautiful new addition…to my new found collection.
Unfortunately, the Butterfly Garden Collection was discontinued. Tear. BUT that didn’t stop the tradition from continuing. I have since added the Courtly Check to the mix. And I must say I love it even more!
I use this collection a lot when setting my table for a special occasion. For being so specific, it’s actually quite versatile. It really goes with everything. I believe black and white go with EVERYTHING! Classic and never out of style. And mix it up – use your pitcher or utensil holder for a vase! I’ve used these beautiful napkins as a table runner. You will see below how to use the boxes that the glassware comes in, also as a vase. These pieces are an investment, but there are so many ways they can be used. Get creative!
What also makes this collection special to me is that I can pass it down to my daughter. I have some really special pieces from my grandma and my mother in law that I love to use and display. But this is just mine and it will eventually be hers and I love that idea. We have a special butterfly bond! 🙂
Not sure what to do with those cute boxes the glassware comes in? Make a vase! Simply add water to a small glass, place inside the container and Volia! An adorable centerpiece. If you don’t like the white rim of the container try adding a ribbon around it.
If you love some of these pieces, well you are in luck! The once-a-year, MacKenzie-Childs online barn sale starts TODAY!! Yup that’s right. You can get up to 70%! Start your own collection or perhaps give a gift that will start someone else’s.
To see this beautiful collection used in other tablescapes, check out my last seasons Easter Table.
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XOXO, Ivy
