THE LARGEST ANTIQUE CENTRE IN THE UK & THE BLUE ROOM AT SPODE CHINA

[@christinamo7]

I collect blue and white china! what a delightful video- Thanks for taking us along

[@KirstenJoerg]

Beautiful!

[@Articolate]

Thanks for the mini tour of Spode's Blue Room - delightful peek!

[@femalism1715]

I can't believe I missed this video! So happy it turned up in my feed again!!

[@lisaoh1801]

Thank you for another lovely “armchair travel” in England. I love the plates you purchased. Use them in good health!

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thank you!

[@bookprincess612]

"Armchair travel" is the most beautiful word for these videos ❣❣

[@dianes853]

The "Brexitware" is hilarious. Lovely, lovely Spode. Thank you for taking us along. As a Brit living abroad it's great to visit parts of my home country as we're discouraged from traveling right now and I really miss home. You are always well turned out and Joerg is looking rather dapper in his wool jacket and corduroy trousers. You two are awesome!

[@KirstenJoerg]

I know, we didn't know Spode made 'Brexitware', it was quite interesting to see.

[@beverleymcnutt1948]

Hello from Canada. Oh what a beautiful video,love the Spode blue room and the gentleman was wonderful .

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much - yes it was so amazing that he explained everything to us.

[@ldavis1315]

It is so hard to find Spode dishes in America. It was wonderful to see so much Spode.

[@Ms.W529]

I LOVE dishes and glassware. I could easily hoard beautiful dishes.

[@gwen9620]

Awww. My favorite couple!! xo

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much!

[@elisabethlinz4256]

We could do with more people like the two, I understand what you mean, Gwen...!... :--))

[@KirstenJoerg]

@@elisabethlinz4256 That's so incredibly sweet Georgia, thank you!

[@teresacarle294]

💐 Yes, such an utterly calm & charming couple! Spending time with them is soothing for the soul as well as all the senses. 😍Truly adored their beautifully coordinated fashion look for this venture too. Live vicariously through their country lady & gent gear. 🍁Makes me wish I lived in the UK where it is ❄chilly and 💧rainy☔. 🐴Angelenos might not look like oddballs sporting that style if they hung around the equine circles of LA🏇. That is, if ever the temperature drops far enough to stand 😅wearing a blazer and long trousers. ☀️At 92°F & rising, we're back to sweltering Summer heat🌡. 🌤This was after enjoying a brief break of early 80s°F following the triple digit♨️heatwave @ the start of🍂October🍊. 👀Seeing all those spectacular 🍽 antiques & fine China on top of it all was the icing on the cake🍰. Nothing satisfies more for me than attractive dishware. 🥂Hope they enjoy many happy meals with their lovely new plates! 👏Applaud their disciplined outlook about acquiring, as much as their efforts to bring awareness to the Heritage museum and other local sites & businesses like it by drawing attention to them through their explorations. 💛Appreciate their wonder for historical places & things.🔍Love their curiousity & interest too. 😁Will happily join them for more day-tripping🌅.

[@kristinburrup7299]

You two are adorable! Love blue and white Spode.❤️

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much!

[@sheilacasper2030]

The Spode Blue China was beautiful!

[@marybalcome2030]

This was wonderful. What beautiful china! All the very best from Canada 🇨🇦!!

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much!

[@senadbuljina5605]

Aida loves Kirsten and Jorg! Simply love everything about you two!

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thank you so much!

[@joannemorris1689]

The Potteries are such a big part of British history. You captured this footage with your Spode tour so well.Thank you both for your visit. My husband and I are making plans to visit over the next couple of weeks. The plates are gorgeous too. So look forward to all your videos guys.

[@KirstenJoerg]

They really are, we just love visiting them. Can really recommend Spode.

[@wife97]

@@KirstenJoerg , I got the buy of a lifetime at my local Goodwill store a year and a half ago. There was a matching pair of Spode Electric Square Vase Lamps & Shades with the design "Tower Blue," c. 1814, on them. The pair cost $24.99! I use these lamps daily and it is a delight to see them.

[@magdastar2249]

Love Antiques. Thank you for sharing. Vielen Herzlichen Dank :)

[@joann5271]

You two are so refreshing and such a joy!

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much!

[@Leebearify]

How beautiful !! What a wonderful kind man to go through with you and teach you about all of the gorgeous plates and history !! Definitely on my bucket list !!

[@cyndierussell9209]

It wouldn’t be a video if Joerg wasn’t enjoying his food. Makes me hungry every time 😉

[@robinchurch5658]

So fun to go antiquing with you guys with your great sense of style and humor (Joerg on the phone was too funny:). I used to buy and sell antique china on eBay, so I was in heaven at the Spode shop. Thanks for bringing such joy and laughter to all of us all over the world who love and appreciate you so much🤗

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thank you so so much!

[@sonyagilfillan9886]

G'day mate to Joerg.So cool to hear you lived here in Australia. Always look forward to your videos!

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much Sonya!

[@caile05]

I loved the history of the different collections from the Blue Room!😍 Thanks!

[@KirstenJoerg]

So glad you enjoyed, it was very special.

[@claricevercelhese95]

The white and blue ones again. What could be more beautiful. Thank you for sharing this beauty with us.

[@robinsmith2884]

Could spend hours looking at all the beautiful dishes. You chose lovely ones, can't wait to see you use them, they'd make any meal very special ! See you next week.

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much!

[@mandyfortune7992]

You make me so happy .....feel as if ive known you for ages ......absolutely love you two ......youre so special xxx

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thank you so so much!

[@clairejevron6146]

Oh wow 🤩 that’s it I m going to visit that store. This is amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@SJFoss]

My mom and I are always so happy whenever we see a new video of yours is out! We savour every moment of it :) You and Joerg are such a sweet couple, and I love your sense of style. Today I was especially excited to see you were at Spode, I’ve only recently heard of them and am obsessed with the cranberry.

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much! Oh yes, Spode is lovely, how lucky we were to get to see the Blue Room.

[@shannonodell6207]

What a pleasant shopping day! I enjoy antique shops like Bygone Times and the Spode Heritage Center and Museum Shop was fun. My education is in Historical Archaeology so when (as a graduate student and early career) I see all that China, it would often be in the form of shards only. We were eager to find bits and pieces with trademarks. So much of the ceramics found in historic privies and fort communities in the US from 1800s was like what you see in the a Blue Room of the Spode Museum. I appreciate your last comments about supporting the museums that rely on visitors and their purchasing from the museum shop, especially now during uncertain times. I have worked for historical museums and funding is often weighing on their ability to offer more programs. Thank you❤️

[@robert-pj3bc]

Kirstan And Joerg, I just love the two of you! God Bless.

[@patpotts5538]

Don't know how Joerg stays so slim ! He does love his food ! Xx

[@KirstenJoerg]

Lol, he actually doesn't eat that much (it just seems like it because I film it sometimes) and he works out a lot.

[@chriswashburn9039]

With all the walking he does it’s easy to see why he doesn’t gain any weight.

[@gypsy1588]

Lovely video. Thank you Kristen and Joerg.

[@janegendreau6595]

Hi, Kristen and Joerg. I so enjoyed your trip to see antiques and then on to Trent-on-Stoke to see the Spode dishes. All of the Spode designs are so beautiful and interesting. Thank you as always for a lovely getaway!!!

[@barbarasnellstromsnellstro5258]

Great Antiques and lovely 😍 area.Thank you both.

[@kenmask6019]

Really enjoyed the video! My wife and I have made trips to the UK each of the past 5 years and mix in plenty of tea rooms and antique shopping! It is certainly our happy place. Another wonderful antique centre is Hemswell near Lincoln...truly massive and loaded with great antiques and tearoom! Worth the trip!

[@KirstenJoerg]

Wonderful and thank you so very much for the great tip.

[@lesliesolwayboyd689]

Oh my goodness! This video made my heart go pitter patter❤

[@leslieben789]

Thank you for sharing, and I love your idea of planning special china and other great details that you can do to make Christmas day and dinner special this year. That is a shame that you can't get back to visit family.

[@catherinesteele598]

💚your beautiful clothing that you are wearing today.The China museum was very interesting to see Thanks So Much for the lovely tour 😍

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thank you so much Catherine!

[@lovereikiASMR222]

Loved it! So interesting! Thank you for sharing! 😍💐💕

[@catfish4782]

I really love the Spode animal dishes. What a great place. Thanks for taking us there and to the large antiques center. 😺🐠

[@KirstenJoerg]

You are so welcome!

[@themamachar]

Thank you for taking us with you. I love it.

[@odb5369]

Loved seeing the Spode collections! My eyes got lost in those stunningly intricate patterns and prints! My mom always loved serving even the simplest snacks and meals on gorgeous floral and printed china, and I never truly appreciated it until now. Looking at my cupboard that is full of plain IKEA dishes, it’s nice to think of the future perhaps when the kids are grown and I can have nicer dinnerware without breaking a sweat! Thank you both for a lovely tour. ❤️

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much! Oh yes, we are the same, we love to use beautiful china every day for the most simple things too, it's just so pretty and fun.

[@myhomeanddreamgarden]

I don't own any plain IKEA or Target dishes. Everything went out the door. I go to charity shops. buy mix and match amazing dishes and using daily. I don't display like some people, as displaying craze dishes from dryness, I use everything and feel like Royal. Even my cat eat from porcelain.

[@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669]

If you live in America go onto the website Replacements Ltd. And they have Spode dishes at low prices!!

[@odb5369]

@@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669 Hey thank you for the tip!!

[@wife97]

@@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669 , A year and a half ago I bought two Spode lamps at my local Goodwill for $24.99 for the pair. When I checked Replacements Ltd. they had two of the same lamp available used for $249.99 each! I guess "low prices" are relative. You can also check ebay.

[@giovannadedomenicis2149]

The Spode Factory is amazing! Thank you for taking us along! Your video's are so educational! Love it! Hugs xoxxo

[@malinda8668]

Ooo, I think I'm in love with Spode's Sunflower pattern! What a nice place to visit.

[@KirstenJoerg]

It was so special!

[@lindagiammarco2687]

It was so nice to see all the old "bygone" things at the antique shop. You are very right to buy only what you really love. I loved Spode, their China was lovely. I could have bought entire sets, it would have been so hard to choose. I loved your choice of plates. Joerg's pasty looked delicious. Thank you for another lovely video.

[@KirstenJoerg]

Oh yes, I have a big passion for beautiful china and always have to be careful not to want everything lol.

[@patriciativey2621]

Loved it, thank you.x

[@marigold6920]

I just love, love, love the spode brown and white china with the birds and animals. I love it all. Thanks again. Can't wait to see your Christmas table.

[@jankitteringham8483]

Great video, Thankyou. 💓

[@gulnaragulnara4240]

In my country "Do not touch." In Great Britain "Please try not to touch." )))

[@a.b.28]

Yeah, so true.. Same here.. 😉

[@martamir2709]

Гульнара, I completely agree with you.

[@sprueche8]

That's what I thought! What a polite way to remind you to be careful.

[@avidsquarehead]

In the UK you will also see “You break it. You buy it”.

[@parameswarar2]

@@avidsquarehead in the US,once broken,considered sold!

[@bellacat1175]

Hi Kirsten and Joerg, it was so delightful to see the Spode collection! It is especially dear to me, because my husband and I inherited the huge red Spode collection from his grandma ! I don't even know how many pieces we have- more then hundred! Thank you for your warm and cozy videos! 😍 from USA.

[@KirstenJoerg]

Oh my, that's amazing and so special!

[@maryg.249]

Loved every bit of the video. When I watch one of your videos I feel like I’m right there with you both. I liked your new plates and respect that you’re thinking ahead for Christmas, which brings me to say, I’m so sorry you can’t be with your family for the holidays. But I see you both making the best of a hard circumstance. It’s very encouraging. Take care and I can’t wait to see how you use the plates for Christmas. Mary

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thank you so much Mary! It's so tough for me not to be able to see my family around Christmas but we said we will be going to Germany for a longer period of time later if it's possible again.

[@maryg.249]

@@KirstenJoerg I hope that works out for you. I know I’d miss my family so much but especially at Christmas.

[@KirstenJoerg]

@@maryg.249 Same here!

[@Foxys-Collective-Videography]

Hi Kirsten and Joerg :-). Thanks so much for sharing this excellent video :-). I greatly appreciate it :-). Thanks so much indeed for sharing this it was really really fun to watch I have to say :-). Nice looking museums and I would so love to pay a visit there in the future :-). Hopefully in 2021 I'll pay a visit there since I'm not travelling up north at the moment. The only times I've ever travelled up north was whenever visiting Uncle John one of my really closely beloved relatives. I hope to see him in 2021, I should certainly think he'll still be alive by 2021 despite mobility issues but I shall certainly see you two :-). I like exploring museums or heritage locations very very much like you two Kirsten and Joerg I really really do :-). Thanks so much for sharing this excellent video I thoroughtly enjoyed every minute of this :-). Alright then, have a nice evening you two and take grave care of yourselves :-). From your friend Foxy :-).

[@nancycowan6109]

My goodness. First, you both look so nice! Secondly, the Scottish figurines were my favorite things at the antique center. I loved them. I’d be spinning in circles trying to choose a bit of Spode. That was fun. And I loved the museum tour. This was a fabulous video. Thanks you so much. ❤️

[@KirstenJoerg]

That you so much! Oh yes, such a great experience at Spode.

[@carriematthews7991]

What a beautiful room, thank you for sharing. Blessings 🐶🐾🐾

[@karinbergman1646]

Dear Kirsten and Jöerg, this was wonderful. What an amazing gift to be shown the blue room! I love Spode, also the Imari Oriental porcelains. Thank you so much. I have appreciated all your vlogs but especially during the pandemic, they bring the world to those of us sequestered to home. Regarding museums, they not only preserve and protect history, but educate all of us regarding many aspects of the past. Not only through material culture, but what we can know or infer about past lifeways from what remains, and how it is transmitted to us. I am so blessed to have been able to work in Museums, as well as having been an archaeologist in the field, and an educator. Thank you so much. 🙏🏻💗❤️💗🙏🏻

[@KirstenJoerg]

So glad you enjoyed Karin! The Blue Room was amazing, such a lovely gent who explained us everything.

[@karinbergman1646]

@@KirstenJoerg 💗💗💗

[@monica-NJ-123]

OMG I have Spode Christmas dishes that I use every year , so excited to watch xoxo

[@colorvision7]

I loved that biscuit barrel! Just my style. I wouldn’t be able to refrain from buying it. You two are so sensible. Susan

[@SuperFranz2000]

Da darf man nicht hingehen ,man könnte arm werden!!!!!!!! Amazing !!!!!!💖maria

[@LotusLady9]

Thank you Kirsten & Joerg!🌞

[@KirstenJoerg]

You are very welcome!

[@obiecastro2482]

Hell kirsten and Joerg ,,,,keep going ,,, im just here present and enjoying with the two...... keep safe and healthy always.. Loving from Philippines....

[@obiecastro2482]

Hello hello....thank you very much dear.....

[@obiecastro2482]

Dear thank you,,, thank you

[@susanstage9279]

Oh my! I am an antique junkie! If it’s old and it fits in with my other acquisition’s I want it! Thank you for taking us!

[@ericduffield524]

The Spode museum tour was brilliant! The tour guide was so kind to help you go around the Blue Room of Spode. Thank You for showing us it. --- I really liked the huge antiques mall too.

[@KirstenJoerg]

Oh yes, we were so lucky!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I had a pastie for the first time ever this year, I agree with Joerg, delicious! There are hoarders, and then, there are collectors... I would collect that Spode in minute!

[@KirstenJoerg]

Hahah yes, he just loves it so much! Oh yes, we would collect Spode in a heartbeat too.

[@yvonneannibale5980]

Wow what an awesome amazing visit to the spode museum. I love the blue and white I always have. Thank you for the treat!

[@BarbieRocks8888]

Just love it when you both Antique Shop!!! more please lol

[@lynnbigner570]

Spode. Bless you, bless you. I love it. Bet you couldn't guess. We are all shopping vicariously through you. I bought that phone. You look great in your matching outfits.

[@pamelaandrade6930]

What a wonderful day and I adore the plates etc that you chose. Simply beautiful. Thank you for sharing your day. Your husband has the most beautiful hands.

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much Pamela!

[@gailpeczkis5292]

This is my kind of place. Love ambling through all antique shops. Thanks for bringing us along again. God Bless You, Kirsten & Joerg.

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much!

[@cindyhalpern3187]

I loved this video. The China was beautiful. I am glad you got to go somewhere back then.

[@sherrilynschwebelcompton9256]

What a beautiful couple you both are .One of the most adorable I think I've seen. I just absolutely love how you do everything together its very beautiful

[@KirstenJoerg]

Oh you are so kind, thank you!

[@misssmith8770]

Oh my! So many Christmas gift ideas in the biggest UK antique shop!🎄🙏💒

[@Diana-yj2ko]

Charming and interesting outing. Thanks. Love Spode!!

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much!

[@rickeydonald4756]

It is so nice to have lovely things. So nice you both enjoy putting them to use. That store was fabulous. Thanks for taking us along.

[@lisaglynn3121]

I just ordered my very first piece of Spode! It’s just a travel mug, but I’m very excited! Should be here tomorrow!

[@marllyburnett4433]

This was delightful. You find such gorgeous places and share them- thank you so much!

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much!

[@pal7252]

Wow, loved both places. So much to see. 🥰

[@maureenabray7660]

I love antique shopping here in the US. Can't wait to see what you find.

[@susanbrown2909]

That was a lovely virtual tour of the antiques place and Spode. I really enjoyed that. Thanks a lot Kirsten n joerg.

[@KirstenJoerg]

You are more than welcome Susan!

[@happyface4713]

I am catching up viewing all of your previous videos and so loved this one because (1) I used to LOVE going to the thrift and "antique" shops around East Texas (2) in this video I get to see items from ENGLAND ! How fun is that?? Much fun. I have a large flat screen TV hung high on my wall and when I do a full screen view, it is like I am with you looking out a window.

[@txspacemom765]

I am so jealous! I collect the Spode Woodland patterns too! HOW fun! I will someday visit!

[@KirstenJoerg]

Aww Heather, it was so lovely there.

[@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669]

I have the same Spode dishes. I LOVE them and the compliments I get on them are many!

[@graceandrade531]

A paradise for me!❤️❤️❤️ I love go hunting antiques and vintage stuff!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@lindamasson3094]

Antique shopping with ones spouse....a dream come true....lucky you! Sweet video. I love to find Spode in the US.

[@LaurenMirandaG]

We enjoyed this, as always, Kirsten & Joerg... and love your idea to get some new wonderful serveware to make your solitary holidays more special. I think we will do the same!

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much!

[@susan2657]

What a wonderful place..love Spode..you picked up some beautiful pieces..💞

[@marciasoellner6060]

Wonderful visits today! Loved the Modern Girl book.. and such beautiful Spode China as well! Thank you Kirsten and Joerg.. once again adding beauty, music, history and English places of interest to our lives!

[@KirstenJoerg]

So glad you enjoy Marcia, thank you! Yes, such fun books, loved the design.

[@WordocMT]

Thank you!!! I loved all of it and once again, it was a lovely break as I am still taking it easy from my recent surgery (thanks for the well wishes on your last video). I really look forward to these. They never disappoint.

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much and wishing you a speedy recovery.

[@LGAussie]

U had such respect turning the pages of the vintage girls books. I noticed that right away. Many ppl don’t handle vintage items properly. 👍🏻🙏

[@Diana-yj2ko]

Great choice of plates. I'll watch it again. Thanks.

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much Diana!

[@MaryHopeBurkett-xv5vp]

Love Spode (Grandma had a few pieces) and the museum and the gentleman who explained the 1815-1830 pieces was so informative. Thank you! This was wonderful.

[@KirstenJoerg]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pattihurley2552]

Love the Spode China tour. Amazing. Thanks for sharing ❤️😍

[@KirstenJoerg]

So happy you enjoyed!

[@mariacanto1871]

I loved the dolls and the hand painted furniture! It is nice of you and Joerg to take the time to show us these beautiful objects of art!

[@somattalistenta]

Antique hunting has been one of my favorite things to do, I've been doing it for fifty years and have some really lovely things. So watching your Antique browsing video's from the comfort of my chair is the best. We have some really large antique centers in Australia too where you can easily spend a whole day just browsing and eating. I loved seeing inside the Blue Room at Spode, their traditional patterns and shades of blue certainly have an interesting story to tell, and the china you purchased will give you lots of pleasure. btw I love your almost matching Jackets, that tweed style seems to have made a big come back. I bought a lovely large herringbone style long jacket in Leeds in the sixties and can still wear it although I don't, and it's still in a brand new condition. Loved your video although I couldn't quite make out what you were saying exactly because of your masks..thank you once again. John

[@reggieandherman4251]

Love browsing in shops like these. Living in a small cottage as well, I understand lack of storage. But having what we love and use. Paring down my wardrobe as we "speak"🐑 Lovely day. Dankeschoen!

[@KirstenJoerg]

Yes, so fun! Our house is actually not too small but we hate when rooms are just packed with stuff lol.

[@tygerlily1700]

Thank you!!!⚘ I love your videos! Thank you for all of your hard work. The ambience is incredibly Peaceful...God Bless you both...and all your Loved Ones...Take Care Dear People!🙏🥰💝🦋🌟

[@katalingerstenberger5866]

That room full of blue and white Spode was EYE CANDY! 😍🤩😍🤩😍🤩 Gorgeous!

[@KirstenJoerg]

Oh my yes, so amazing!

[@nancysmith-baker3827]

My mom had China that was like the black and white but in pattern like the blue but red a dark red . I was a kid and loved the china plates . Great Britain , Scotland and Ireland , had wonderfull crafts .Glad to see it still going . You both look festive and fallish in your Tweed coats . Thanks for the vlag . Better safe than sorry , enjoy your stay home . Nan in Utah

[@scotsquine7870]

Great Britain Scotland and Ireland ?

[@beckykueng3017]

Oh I LOVED the Spode collection !! I have the Buttercup china that I inherited from my mother who received it as wedding gifts in the 1940's . Many of the pieces were missing by the time I received it so I would have been thrilled to be there and purchase some of those lovely plates and serving pieces to replace the ones that have been broken or lost over the years!! Love the blue Spode too and having those would be a lovely addition to any home. Thanks so much for the tour !!!!!

[@KirstenJoerg]

How absolutely wonderful, the Buttercup pattern is so beautiful, couldn't love it more.

[@whattovisitinromania5044]

Beautiful video, really nice pieces in the both places! 💜 Happy to see you again, sweet people! 🤗

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much!

[@jenniferlee7167]

I love the china pieces that you chose, just lovely and what a wonderful trip! Thank you for sharing this lovely adventure.

[@cajsheen2594]

Another lovely outing! Thankyou K and J! XXX

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much!

[@kimghoss6021]

Hello lovely couple.You both look really smart with your tweed jackets.Another place to visit on the list.xx

[@KirstenJoerg]

Thanks so much Kim!