Grandma’s flowery china is making a comeback as restaurateurs across the country serve patrons on vintage china. “I thought it would be more interesting for our customers,” says Mary Ann Bassett, owner of Harmony Tea Room in Westwood, who uses an assortment of pretty plates and teacups in her establishment. And there’s no reason why you can’t enjoy the trend at home. Mismatched china lends a casual, “unfussy” vibe to a formal occasion, or can make a casual gathering like weekend brunch feel more formal. The key to collecting vintage china is to make sure your pieces play well together—think similar colors, weights and sizes, even if the patterns are different. Old teacups and china can often be found at thrift shops and garage sales or online at Ebay and Etsy. Or order a mismatched set from cakestandheaven.com