Lenox Softwind Table

For this week's dinnerware, Pat chose "Softwind" temperware by Lenox. They were the dishes that I chose over 40 years ago as my everyday pattern. Obviously, they are very sturdy, well made dishes that last and last. And I still love them - granted, I don't use them as much but they are fun to pull out once in a while and set a table. [Confession time: both Pat and I change up/exchange our dinnerware frequently - at least every month or so - since we do own a lot of dishes. It's never boring at the table .....]

Pat started with ice blue hemstitch place mats

Not one chip after all these years....and believe me - they were "used and abused"......

Flatware is "Montana" by Gourmet Settings

I have coffee mugs also in this pattern. 

I bought brown Lenox Clarion glasses to go with the dinnerware so it is always fun to watch Pat come up with other glasses that go with the dishes. I love the look of these teal "crackle" goblets from Pier 1.

Pat used simple greenery for the centerpiece because, as she says, the dishes should be the "main attraction"

One last look from the other end of the table

Where it came from:

Light Blue Hemstitch Place Mats and Matching Napkins - from Tuesday Morning this year

Dinnerware - "Softwind" Temperware by Lenox from Walsh's (a local dinnerware and bridal registry store long out of business)

Glassware - Teal "Crackle" from Pier 1 three or four years ago

Flatware - "Montana" by Gourmet Settings from Bed, Bath, and Beyond two or three years ago

"Bird Nest" Napkin Rings - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond years ago

"Bird Nest" Tea Light Holders - from Michael's several years ago

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/ 

Monax Depression Glass Table

American Sweetheart Monax (made from 1930 to 1936) is known for its translucent edges and fragile look even though it was marketed as everyday inexpensive dinnerware. Surprisingly, it turned out to be extremely hardy, and many pieces are still available.

Pat used some of our collection to set this week's table.

Pat started with a pale ice blue hemstitch tablecloth to add just a touch of color and to accent the translucent edges of the dinnerware

You can see color on the translucent edge of the plate

Pat contrasted the Depression era place setting by using sleek, modern looking flatware

The candle holders are Westmoreland "Lotus"

One last look from the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Hemstitch Tablecloth and matching napkins - from Tuesday Morning this year
Dinnerware - "American Sweetheart Monax" by MacBeth-Evans from anywhere we can find it
Glassware - by Portiuex Vallerysthal from eBay
Napkin Rings - from Pier 1 several years ago
Flatware - "Sculpt" by Lenox from Tuesday Morning two or three years ago
Candle Holders - by Westmoreland Glass from eBay
Ice Blue Candles - from Tuesday Morning 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/