Yes - "English Village" is stamped on my original ones. The "Colonial Village" dishes all seem to have minor imperfections (i.e. a random light blue streak on the underside of the bowl, small spot where glaze is uneven, etc.) I guess it is possible that they changed the name. However, I probably would not have bought them had I known there were not stamped the same as mine. Thanks for your reply Linda.

Jeanne, thanks for all your lovely Valentine decor you shared. Must say I didn't expect it after you just going through surgery but sure loved seeing it. F2BH, I hear you on having so many dishes. I donated several sets last year and plan on doing this every year with ones I get a good deal at ys with. Don't think we'll ever find any of the FV at ys tho. I talked with Jane before buying mine and ended up finding some decent deals through Ebay. I agree with the weather. This was the perfect year to be able to use it. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on my mixing this set w/red. I tried using some drk turquoise with it and just didn't care for it at all. Was hoping it would work for a nice change. I also thought about yellow but didn't try it. Thanks for all the sweet comments. Keeps me thinking it's all worth it.haha Happy Valentine's Day. Punk

Christine, I'm so glad you're enjoying the albums. I love putting them together for people as well as looking thru them often myself. I never get tired of decorating photos and ideas. :o) You are off to a wonderful start on your village! I REALLY like the way you've arranged the base and the buildings. I can't wait to see more! Oh, did you notice how many people made 'smoke' come out of their chimneys with a tiny piece of the snow batting? I love that idea and never would have thought of it myself. Because one of my kitties is a "brat cat", the last couple of years I've had to empty my huge china cabinet and set up my Village IN it. LOL. I'll show you some of the photos later after I hunt up the links in my own album. I like he can't knock stuff over but still would prefer it set up in the open. Glad you posted over on Holidays, would love you to join us there. Karen

Hello fellow China Collectors. I am collecting dessert/salad plates in mismatched patterns. I collect the sugar bowls and creamers too. I am working on a business plan to rent props for parties. I have always adored "girlie golden items" sweet flowers...painted tea pots items the pin up girls from the curvy era would use on their kitchen tables dawning an Apron and a smile. I do not care about the value of the dishes. I use them all every day. The trade name of Shabby Chic which still has all of us women in admiration of it's sweet design, calls my name in every dusty shop - mothball smelling - church basement - ninety degrees in the sun venue. I so enjoy the treasure hunt that my IBS starts to rumble. I am caught up in the frenzy of my own accord...fortunately prior to stepping into the hunting grounds...I prepare my quest with great walking shoes...cool loose clothes...a light meal. I can not Thank You all enough for posting pictures of your lovely finds and prized China. My seek and find missions are the highlight of my weekends. I am now collecting cute plastic - backyard fun acrylic plates and wine gobblets for my event planning company. I paint old furnishings. One day...God willing...I will either get this business rolling or my Family will sell it all in an Estate Sale - when I am old and grey. I hope they will keep my bird bud vases for these little pink birdies take little space up on a windowsill.. I am certain a nice Middle Aged Women like myself will see them and use them or loan them out for a grand Tea Party some fine day - after I have left this sweet soil. Enjoy your finds...no dust on the dishes...fine or dinnerware...Share you collection with a few girl pals paired with crumpets because girls - or boys - we all just go around once.