The Welcomed Guest

Table settings that are unique and fun. The tablescapes are created by two sisters who live in Northern California and have been collecting dishes, flatware and glassware for years.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Colorful Autumn Tablescape

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This week's table features Pier 1's "Harvest Garden" dinnerware and everyday "Starfire Ivy" glassware by Anchor ...

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Pat's Annual Duck Season Tablescape

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The men (and some of the ladies) from Pat's husband's side of the family are avid duck hunters - strangely, not Pat's husband - ...

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Autumn Copper and Fiesta(ware) Tablescape

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Pat's daughter, Jennifer, was here this weekend, and we got her to design an Autumn table for the weekly blog - she, of course, chose he...

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Get Out the Vote Tablescape

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This week's table is our bi-annual tribute to our right to vote - set for both family Democrats and Republicans. We don't allow any ...

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Dark Whim Halloween Tablescape

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Since Halloween and Thanksgiving are two holidays that I would rather ignore, skip altogether. and move on to Christmas in October, I have t...

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Pat and Katie: Pat, the oldest sister, is married (happily for over 40 years) and has one daughter. She enjoys gardening, cooking, quilting, sewing, reading and tablescaping. In addition, she volunteers for several local non-profit organizations. Pat comes up with the ideas for the tablescapes and usually sets the table. I (Katie) am retired (after many, many years with the county) and rescue dachshunds, collect dishes, glassware, flatware, and Betty Boop. I am the one that usually writes the blog and takes the pictures.

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