Golden Wedding Anniversary Tablescape

Pat set this week's table to celebrate a Golden Wedding Anniversary (not her own yet, but soon enough.....) She chose one of our Mother's Armani figurines as the inspiration and went from there. Using only two basic colors, the table is set with gold and white.

The dinnerware  is called "Coquette" by Lenox and was produced from 1962 through 1976. The ornate swirled pattern is actually bronzy, brown colored roses on ivory with gold trim but looks perfect with the simple color theme.  Pat added lots of silk baby white roses complete with a bridal bouquet.

Over view of the table

The place setting

Love this gold plated flatware - unknown pattern by F.B. Rogers

Pat used double chargers - this one is "Mansfield" by Lenox (they actually belong to my niece - she hasn't asked for them back.........and I'm getting old and forgetful........)

The place setting sits on a gold leaf charger

Glassware is "Marquis" by Waterford

The Armani figurine is almost a foot tall but then Pat raised in several more inches and lined the stand with gold glass rocks

Then she flanked each side of the table with these white silk rose arrangements

Of course, Pat had to add a bridal bouquet

Small individual flower arrangement were made in leaf-lined "mini coupes" from Pier 1 Tasting Party series

 

Pat has several different pairs of these double candle holders - this is one of her favorites

One last look from the other end of the table

Where it all came from:
Tablecloth - Linentablecloth.com
Gold Leaf Chargers - from Costco years ago
Ivory Charger - "Mansfield" by Lenox ("borrowed" from my niece a long time ago)
Dinnerware - "Coquette" by Lenox from The Discovery Shop (The Cancer Society's Thrift Shop) in Eureka, CA
Flatware - Pattern unknown from eBay
Ivory Napkins - Handmade by Pat
Glassware - "Marquis" by Waterford from our collection
Candle Holders - from Art & Old Things (a local antique shop)
Small Glass Vases - "Mini Coupes" from Pier 1 "Tasting Party" collection
Flower and Figurine Stands - from Michael's
Armani Figurine - from our Mother
14" Tapers - from The Ferndale Emporium (a fabulous local gift shop)
Silk Flowers and Gold Colored Glass Rocks - Michael's

We will be joining Christine's "Table It" at Rustic & Refined Monday:  http://www.rustic-refined.com/

We will also be joining Susan for "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/

Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? Tablescape

Pat has been talking about doing a series of "travel theme" tablescapes for a long time. She thought it would be fun to set a table with a destination in mind - not every week but once in a while. So, she came up with the idea of our version of Carmen Sandiego - the award winning child's detective who travelled the world to solve crimes - as the starting point. Of course, Pat had to put her "spin" on Carmen who now looks at lot like Betty Boop. 

But you get the idea.....here's our first table. It is Carmen's Bon Voyage party - complete with "Carmen" and her plane in the clouds.....

Over view of the table

The place setting - complete with a red rose to send Carmen off in style.....

Flatware is "King James" silverplate by Oneida

Pat chose the glasses because they went so well with the placemat

Here's our "adult" version of Carmen.....riding in the clouds

Nothing but the best for Carmen's Bon Voyage party - crystal napkin rings

I even took this plate outside trying to get a clear, clean picture - and I polished the plate with Windex, ammonia, and alcohol but to no avail.....It still looks like it has lint. Black is a killer to photograph.

The dinner and salad plates are "Fun Factory" by Waechtersbach

Pat's favorite charger - a simple coupe by Bernardaud

Pat made small flower arrangements from silk roses to decorate the table

The silk flower arrangements in crystal vases flank each side of Carmen in the clouds (Pat used a white window sheer to make the clouds)

One last look from the other end of the table

Bon Voyage, Carmen!!!!

Where it came from:
Black Placemats - Bed, Bath, and Beyond
White Chargers - by Bernardaud from Tuesday Morning
Red Dinner and Black Salad Plates - "Fun Factory" by Waechtersbach from Tuesday Morning and Replacements
Red Bread/Butter Plate - Scarlett Fiesta by Homer Laughlin from Replacements
Flatware - "King James" Silverplate by Oneida (our Mother's)
Glassware - from Pier 1 two or three years ago
Napkins - Handmade by Pat
Napkin Rings - "Essex" from Fifth Avenue, Ltd. Crystal
Red Votive Holders and Tea Light Candles - Bed, Bath, and Beyond
"Carmen" Boop - from my collection

We will be joining Christine's "Table It!" this Monday at Rustic & Refined:  http://www.rustic-refined.com/

We will also be joining Susan at "Between Naps on the Porch" this Thursday:   http://betweennapsontheporch.net/

No telling where we will be when Carmen lands.......