Complimentary Shipping In May
It’s always nice to get something for free. To thank our existing customers for their support over the years, and to introduced a new tradition to future customers, we will be offering free shipping* through the remainder of May! They say, “April Showers bring May flowers,” but with such a dry April, we figure that Massachusetts Read More »
Memorial Day Patriotism
Patriotism. It means a lot of different things to different people but being a “Made in America” business, we understand its importance. Whether for Memorial Day or Independence Day, our Patriotic collection is a great way to honor those who have served, support domestic manufacturing, and add a Chalkware figure that is painted with the Read More »
Back in March we had talked about brightening your table setting with creamware by using the creamware vase as the perfect way to highlight some flowers. This past weekend was Easter and we used it as an excuse to mix and match some great red ware eggs and our individual creamware punch pot along with Read More »
Dinnerware today is often lack of not only pattern and raised design, but it is very rare to find dinnerware that has pierced detail. One of the reasons is because most dinnerware is mass-produced in Chinese manufacturing plants, whereas the Vaillancourt Folk Art Classical Christmas creamware line is produced, by hand, in a small family-run Read More »
When Judi designed the Classical Christmas creamware she focused on creating a dinnerware line that embodied historical value along with contemporary elegance. While this dinnerware does have Christmas design and patterns within, it is subtle enough to pass off using throughout the year while being elegant enough to use during any dinner party. The creamware Read More »
Even though this winter was record setting for most regions in the United States and even though there was snowfall in Massachusetts as late as March 21st (the first full official day of Spring), we can be certain that the green grass will emerge shortly with bright flowers following closely behind. One way that is Read More »
Creamware was originally made in Hunslet, England, around 1770, and was then, also called Creamware. Creamware is a type of Earthenware, made from white Cornish clay, combined with a translucent glaze to produce its characteristic pale cream color. Creamware was perfect for making the elegant and highly decorative tableware in demand in the Georgian age. Read More »
