#atouchofchristmas

[inthevintagekitchen]

Sometimes all you need in order to add a little instant Holiday spirit is a cup of Christmas cheer! Calling out for endless amounts of spiced cider, hot chocolate, wassail or mulled wine, this pair of pretty vintage restaurant ware cups set just the right, festive mood for holiday fun. With their red stripes and scallops, swags and flowers, they add instant style and cozy warmth to the season, along with a bit of history. Manufactured by one of the hotel industry's leading dishware makers, this pair of Sterling China cups were made in the 1980s in East Liverpool, Ohio. The pottery company had been in business since 1917, and through the next several decades steadily built up a reputation for craftsmanship and design that appealed particularly to restaurants and hotels all around the country. By the time the 1950s rolled around, Sterling was at the top of its game, expanding the pottery into newly acquired plants, including one in Puerto Rico. Especially known for their glazing techniques and lasting design durability, the pottery continued to grow and thrive throughout the 20th century. But, unfortunately, by the early 2000s, Sterling China Company closed, just shy of their 100th birthday, as they were unable to compete with foreign markets. Heavy and durable, weighing in at just over half a pound each, these two matching cups feature ear-shaped handles, an embossed scalloped edge just under the rim, and a rare hard-to-find cranberry transferware design with a handpainted stripe. Both cups were made by Sterling, but each bears a different style of the company's logo and each was made in a different year (one in 1981, the other in 1984). A lovely choice for setting the holiday mood they fit a variety of occasions whether you are warming up after a day of play in the snow, waking up to a fresh pot of french press coffee or winding down with a cup of Christmas tea, this festive duo adds non-cliche holiday charm and appeal all season long. Find them in the shop! . . . . . #christmascheer #vintagerestaurantware #restaurantware #holidaycups #spicedcider #merryandbright #redandwhite #minimalchristmas #atouchofchristmas #holidaydrinks https://www.instagram.com/p/CIdsJx7gSFX/?igshid=3mwozgx35d6m

[fernrocks]

Mahalo to @kroccenterhi for putting on a fantastic community event. My family had a blast at #AtouchofChristmas