OK - enough about my computer.....tablescaping....that's what this blog is about. Pat and I were out "thrifting" the other day and found a set of dishes at the Discovery Shop (the Cancer Society Thrift Shop.) It was a complete set of Mikasa Continental "Silk Flowers" for 10 - and only $10.80 (we bought it on Senior Citizen Day and got 10% off.) What fun! So, Pat decided to use it this week - and then, if we want, we can "pass it on" as a donation to be resold.
Over view of the table |
The place setting |
Flatware is "Everyday" by Reed & Barton. Pat wanted straight lines to match the dinnerware. |
Our bargain dishware - Mikasa Continental "Silk Flowers" - teal, gray, and pink tones |
To bring out more pink, Pat used Rose "Color Spectrum" chargers by Mikasa |
One of my favorite glasses - by Portieux Vallerythal. We have these in blue, too. |
Pat mixed silver napkins and pink napkins - held by a gray napkin ring (actually, a simple curtain ring spray painted.) |
Salt and pepper shakers are Rose Fiesta by Homer Laughlin |
Another piece of Rose Fiesta - this time, a coffee pot acts as a flower vase |
From the other end of the table |
Silver Gray Placemats - Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Charger - Rose "Color Spectrum" by Mikasa from Replacements and eBay
Dinnerware - "Silk Flowers" by Mikasa from the Discovery Shop
Flatware - "Everyday" by Reed & Barton from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Glassware - Pattern unknown by Portieux Vallerythal from any place I can find it
Centerpiece Dishware - all Rose Fiesta by Homer Laughlin from eBay and Replacements
Silver Napkin - from Linentablecloth.com
Pink Napkin - Hand made by Pat
Silver Napkin Ring - inexpensive curtain rings spray painted silver gray
We will be joining Christine's "Table It!" at Rustic & Refined: http://www.rustic-refined.com/
We will also be joining Susan for "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch: http://betweennapsontheporch.net/
Oh, Pat and Katie, you have hit another home run! I love those plates (the color combination is so soft and so very pretty!) The way you have coordinated everything with the HL accent pieces is perfect and I love the idea of spray painting napkin rings! Absolutely lovely. Rosie @ The Magic Hutch
ReplyDeleteOh My Goodness! I couldn't believe me eyes! That is my wedding china! We got married in 1985 and it was like a statement back then! Only I didn't get the whole set because we needed other things to set up house. Great to see it and it's a little emotional! Thanks for the memories.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful chin and what a deal! I never see anything that good around here. Kudos for the find and the beautiful table.
ReplyDeleteLove this table.....very soft and pretty. The fiesta ware is perfect with the dishes, and I esp. like the stemware with this setting.......
ReplyDeleteGreat job - you took what I would think of as "80's-style" china and made it beautiful, fashionable and "Now" by adding the Pink Homer Laughlin, and especially the White Opaline stemware and silver accents!
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