Hibiscus, Charlie Chan and Fiestaware

Pat's been re-reading Charlie Chan novels again. Not only does she reread the famous Earl Derr Biggers books often, she also loves to watch the early film adaptations from the 1930's. So it's no wonder that this week's table features Hawaii's national flower, the hibiscus.

Flatware is "Decision" Primastone by Noritake

You know that Pat loves a bargain. These plates were already on the sale shelf at half price. Then Pat used her "Rewards" coupon and other discounts and got eight of them for under $10 including tax.

Each place setting featured a different colored Fiesta(ware) dinner plate - this one is "Poppy"

Pat used the following Fiesta (from the bottom counterclockwise): Paprika, Shamrock, Persimmon, Sunflower, Evergreen, Tangerine, White, and Poppy

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Bamboo Placemats - from Ross years ago
Leaf Placemats - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond three years ago
Black Chargers - Inexpensive lacquer chargers spray painted with high gloss black spray paint
Dinner Plates - assorted colored Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Macy's, Kohl's, and Replacements
Accent Plates - from Pier 1 this season
Glassware - from the Dollar Store
Black Side Dishes - from a local Oriental store
Flatware - "Decision" Primastone by Noritake from eBay and Replacements
Orange Napkins - from Pier 1 last year
Green Napkins - Handmade by Pat
Clear Napkin Rings - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Silk Hibiscus and Candles - from Michael's
Centerpiece Lantern - from Pier 1 last year


We will be joining the following Blog parties this week:
"Dishing It! & Digging It!" at Rustic & Refined this Sunday:  http://www.rustic-refined.com/
"Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch: http://betweennapsontheporch.net/