Calla Lily Tablescape

Fitz and Floyd's beautiful "Calla Lily Black" plate was only produced in 1987. It comes in the most recognizable black and in red, golden and satin. Pat used the colors from the plate to set the table this week.

No flowers this week - just candles and figurines for the centerpiece

You can see where Pat picked up the colors to use for the place setting

Flatware is "Gold Iconic" by Wallace

We found these "cinnamon" plates on the sale rack at Pier 1 - they've now become one of our favorites

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Green Glass Charger - from Pier 1 last year
Black Plate - "Fun Factory" by Waechtersbach from Tuesday Morning
Burnt Orange Accent Plate - "Martillo" Cinnamon from Pier 1
Black Calla Lily Plate - by Fitz and Floyd from our family
Flatware - "Gold Iconic" by Wallace from Replacements.com
Glassware - "Jet Black" by Artland from Target Mail order
Champagne Flute - "Selection" by Cris d'Arques from Ross
Gold Napkin Rings - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Black Candle Holders and Gold Bead Tea Lights - from Pier 1 two or three years ago
Small Square Tea Light Holders - from World Market two years ago
Armani Figurines - from our Mother's collection


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

Mardi Gras Celebration Table

Usually subtle and understated when designing a tablescape, Pat cast all inhibitions aside and set this week's table with loads of color and glitz in celebration of Mardi Gras.

The place setting

Pat used a clear napkin ring and added the colorful Mardi Gras mask ornament

Sorry the picture is not good - this is a purple glass charger

Pat used a purple water goblet and green champagne flute to add more color

Pat used dozens of strands of beads and colorful garland for the centerpiece

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Gold Chargers - from Tuesday Morning
Purple Glass Charger Plates - from Ross and eBay several years ago
Green Marcasite Dinner Plates - from Maryland China Company
Gold Accent/Salad Plate - from Pier 1
Flatware - Pattern unknown by F.B. Rogers from eBay
Green Champagne Trumpet Glasses - by Judal from Replacements
Purple Water Goblets - from our collection
Green Napkins and Gold Overlays - Handmade by Pat
Clear Napkin Rings - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Purple Masks - from Pier 1 several years ago
Heavy Crystal Candle Holders - from Gottschalk's (a local Department store long our of business)
14" White Candles - from the Ferndale Emporium (a local boutique)
Assorted Ornaments - from Michael's
Beads and Bead Garlands - from the Dollar Store and the Party Place


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