Glad to see you've kept this thread going (albeit somewhat boyishly with the speedo pants) ...I bought yesterday at a car boot sale a full set of six little glass dessert bowls and a large bowl and a big jug all matching (from the 1950's, no chips or cracks, and the little bowls are like sundae glasses, with stems) for 3 quid. I'll have to buy some Pimms darling for cocktails, either that or make a trifle.
Migs: regarding bedding? I prefer nice sheets and a blanket. It's just easier to calculate and control your sleeping temperature (cooler in summer and warmer when needed and less like work?)
All those matching duvets and duvet covers are troublesome, I find...
A really nice woolly blanket, the kind you'll buy once and have forever, or a knitted throw (in winter) atop a clean white sheet is so easy.
xL