We might be striding into a new year, but designers like Joanna Gaines are keeping a keen eye on the past. There's no denying it: nostalgic design is as popular as ever, and it's perfectly encapsulated in Joanna Gaines' vintage-style tableware collection. But after revealing that the new collection was inspired by her own antique ceramics, Joanna has just given us an even deeper insight into her favorite pieces – and the colors and patterns that are informing her tablescapes this year.
In a video showcasing Magnolia's new spring tableware collection, Joanna directs her attention to the brand's Heirloom Garden floral dinnerware. Each dainty, botanical piece is a timeless take on the 'grandma chic' aesthetic, but Joanna also demonstrates how versatile vintage-inspired pieces can be.
'So this is a pattern that we have loved,' she explains. 'The first color we introduced in the fall was green; during the holidays, it was red; and now for spring, we're launching this beautiful blue.'
It's clear that Joanna is an expert at bringing time-honored styles to the table; she has previously expressed a love for green and white vintage tableware in the past, while her penchant for decorating with blue and white tableware is what inspired the recent Heirloom Garden collection. And, in her latest video, she shares her go-to tablescaping look for the season ahead.
'I just love how classic and traditional this is,' she says of the new Magnolia collection, pairing navy Heirloom Garden floral dinner plates with matching Heirloom Garden salad plates to create the perfect layered spring tablescape. Yet according to Joanna, the star of the show is the Heirloom Garden floral tea set: 'I really love these mugs,' she reflects. 'The scallop – look how sweet the details are.'
With nostalgia in mind, many designers are experimenting with period pieces and whimsical retro aesthetics – but it looks like Joanna is firmly devoted to 'classic and traditional' tableware like the Heirloom Garden floral collection. With dainty scalloped edges, intricate floral motifs and, of course, timeless blue hues, these pieces bring to mind traditional afternoon tea parties and Regency aesthetics.
So, if you were unsure about the country grandmother-inspired tableware trend, this is your sign to experiment: Joanna proves that it can be elegant, versatile, and eternally charming. Check out some of Magnolia's vintage-style pieces below.
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There's nothing sweeter than a tea set, and this one brings together the very best tenets of vintage style. With a glossy stoneware finish, delicate navy details, and gently scalloped edges, it's guaranteed to elevate your spring tablescapes.
From intimate gatherings to lavish parties, this dinner plate is perfect for any occasion. Joanna pairs it with Magnolia's gingham Olive Stone napkins, but I think it would look just as handsome styled with the blue eyelet border napkins.
This is the kind of piece that I would seek out at an antique store: it's elegant and yet undeniably striking, with a classic silhouette and a truly timeless look. I'd using it for serving salads, or as the basis for a simple centerpiece.
Want to bring timeless design into your home this year? We asked designers to share the top nostalgic decorating trends for 2026. (Spoiler alert: vintage china is about to be everywhere.)
