Spring Daisies Tablescape

What could be better than a Spring-time table to help boost morale? Long before we began the Coronavirus "stay at home" directive, Pat was here and set a fun, bright table using Fitz & Floyd's "Daisy" accent plates.

The very old flatware is from our Mother's collection - pattern unknown

The Luncheon plate and matching Bread and Butter plate (actually it is an appetizer plate) is "Daffodil" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin

The Dinner Plate is "Shamrock" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin

The charger is from Maryland China Company - one of our very favorites

Glassware is "Samba" by Libby - nothing fancy but it goes well with the place setting

The simple centerpiece consists of silk daisies in mason jars

One last look

Where it came from:
Charger - from the Maryland China Company (mail order) several years ago but still available
Dinner Plate - "Shamrock" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin (active from 2003) from Kohl's several years ago
Luncheon Plate and Bread/Butter Plate - "Daffodil" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin  (Active pattern from 2017) from Replacements.com
Accent Plates - "Variations" (Daisy" by Fitz & Floyd from eBay
Glassware - "Samba" by Libby from Ross years ago
Stainless Steel Flatware - Pattern unknown from our Mother's collection
Hemstitch Napkins - from Pier 1 three or four years ago

This week, we will be joining "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/ 

Tax Time Tablescape

Even though the tax filing deadline has been extended due to the Coronavirus, Pat wanted to set a table to acknowledge Uncle Sam's annual mission to shed us of our money (like I told you before, she has a wicked sense of humor....) This year, she used place mats made from IRS tax forms and decoupage and then clear dinnerware. It made for a fun table!

Flatware is Black "Decision" Primastone by Noritake

The dinnerware is "Milano" by Pasabahce

The glassware was from Pier 1 years ago

A close-up of the place mat

Pat used "money bandanas" from Michael's as napkins

We bought several money bags from eBay years ago when I retired. Pat set my retirement dinner table with the theme "Living Off the Public Dole" -  am I the only one with a sister like that???

One last look from the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Tax Forms Place Mats - Handmade from heavy cardstock grade sheet of paper, tax forms, and lots of decoupage
Dinnerware - "Milano" by Pasabahce from Tuesday Morning several years ago
Bread and Butter Plate - "Black" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
Flatware - "Decision" Primastone (1973-1977) by Noritake from eBay and Replacements.com
Glassware - from Pier 1 years ago
Money Bag - from eBay
Candle Holders - from our Depression Glass collection
Napkins - from Michael's several years ago

This week, we will be joining "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/