Schumann Wild Rose

Schumann Wild Rose
Dishes, dishes, dishes........

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

"Not Quite A Summer Table" Scape

Everyone knows that I have none, zip, nada, abolutely no ability to design a tablescape or set a decent table. I usually am "allowed" to set out the flatware - safe, non-breakable and somewhat simple to do. What skill I do have is limited to the ability to spell (usually correctly) and construct a legible sentence (within reason.) So I am relegated (voluntarily, I must admit) to writing up the "spiel" and storing the supplies necessary to set a table for my share of the weekly blog. Pat and now, sometimes, our late brother's granddaughter come up with the theme and design and set the table.

But once in a while I do make a suggestion - like the last six or seven weeks....Let's do a bright, summery floral table with lots of color and gobs of flowers. Bright, light colors that suggest warm summer weather with lots of sun. Maya and Pat started out with a great choice - the accent plate is "Joie des Fleurs" by Fitz & Floyd. It turned into a beautiful, somewhat formal table in shades of cobalt blue, red and gold. Nice but not quite what I had in mind......





The luncheon plate is vintage "Cobalt Blue" Fiesta(ware). It was produced from 1956 to 1951.
The dinner plate is red "Fun Factory" by Waechtersbach.
The gold chargers are from Pier 1 several years ago


The blue stemware from the Dollar Tree is a staple in our tablescaping repertoire



Where it came from:
Cobalt Blue Place Mats - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond years ago
Gold Chargers - from Pier 1 eight or nine years ago
Red Dinner Plate - "Fun Factory" by Waechtersbach from Replacements,Ltd. and Tuesday Morning
Luncheon Plate - Vintage "Cobalt Blue" Fiesta(ware) [1936-1951] from Replacements,Ltd and eBay
Accent Plate - "Joie des Fleurs" by Fitz & Floyd from eBay and Replacements,Ltd.
Bread and Butter Plate - Scarlett Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Replacements,Ltd.
Flatware - "Cameo Burgundy" by Cambridge from Pier 1 years ago
Glassware - from the Dollar Tree years ago
Gold and Red Napkin Rings - from Pier 1 many years ago
Gold Beaded Napkin Underlays - from eBay last year
Cobalt Blue Napkins - from Linentablecloth.com
Red Glass Candle Holders - from Ross several years ago
Large Red Hurricane Glass Centerpiece vase - from Pier 1 years ago

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


Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Birthday Tablescape

This week's table features another one designed and set by our Great-niece for her 25th birthday. The table features Noritake's "Crestwood Platinum" dinnerware and stainless steel drinkware from Pier 1.
Maya started with our old Battenburg Lace tablecloth (no matter how hard you try, it is nearly impossible to get it flat).



Flatware is "Fluence" by Oneida






Where it came from:
Battenburg Lace Tablecloth - from our collection
Dinnerware - "Crestwood Platinum" by Noritake from Wayfair eight or nine years ago
Black Charger - "Color Spectrum" by Mikasa from ebay and Replacements,Ltd.
Glassware - from Pier 1 years ago
Flatware - "Fluence" by Oneida from Replacements,Ltd several years ago
Black Napkins - from Linentablecloth.com (always available)
Chiffon Napkin Center and Napkin Rings - from Pier 1 ten or eleven years ago
Crystal Candle Holders - from a local Department store now out of business
Etched Crystal Vase - from Pat's collection
Round Mirror Centerpiece - from Michael's

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