Thursday, July 10, 2014

Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? Holland....Tablescape


As most of you know, once in a while, Pat and I want to do some tablescapes featuring the famous "world traveller and detective," Carmen Sandiego. This week, our version of Carmen landed in Holland.
Over view of the table - simple, uncluttered


The place setting - it features these great "Windmill" plates from Universal Potteries (1936-1954)

Pat wrapped a simple luncheon size ivory napkin in a blue napkin ring for the first layer of the place setting



The charger is a Spice Route "Ginger" dinner plate from Pier 1. Notice how the European style flatware is turned over.

These are one of my very favorite sets of flatware  - "Pure" by Gourmet Settings

Pat used an amber Depression goblet and simple red wine glass


The wooden Dutch shoes are the perfect accent for the table

What's more Dutch than tulips?

OK - so the windmill centerpiece is actually my bird house that Pat took from me before I had a chance to put it in the yard......you know my sister - anything for a tablescape.....the poor birds....



One last look from the other end of the table
Where it came from:
Blue Placemat - "Bistro" Woven Vinyl by Benson Mills from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Gold Charger Plate - Ginger "Spice Route" from Pier 1
Windmill Dishware - "Windmill" Camwood Ivory by Universal Potteries from eBay and Replacements
Flatware - "Pure" by Gourmet Settings from eBay
Amber Goblet - Depression Glass from our collection
Red Wine Goblet - "Entertain" by Libby from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Yellow Candles - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Napkin - Handmade by Pat
Napkin Ring - PVC pipe cut into 1" rounds and spray painted with Fusion Spray Paint
Silk Tulips - from Michael's
White Windmill Birdhouse - from our local Garden Center
 
We will be joining Christine's "Table It" at Rustic & Refined this Monday:  http://www.rustic-refined.com/
 
We will also be joining Susan for "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/
 
For fun, check out the "Cuisine" section of the Holland Tourism website  (http://www.holland.com/us/tourism.htm) for some great ideas for Dutch food.
 


5 comments:

  1. So pretty and different! Sometimes simple speaks volumes.

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  2. Oh wow, pretty! and I seriously love the modern touch with the flatware!

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  3. Clean, fresh, classic, pretty. A very happy table... :-)

    Lory
    Designthusiasm.com

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  4. Love this table and those gorgeous dishes! They are fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  5. Those windmill plates are super! Love your centerpiece.

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