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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Castleton Rose Summer Table

This week's table uses vintage "Castleton Rose" by Castleton China Company and purple accents. The multi-colored florals on the rim and center make it easy to change the look and color of the table.

Where it came from:

Purple Charger Plate - "Claret" Fiesta(ware) Chop Plate by Homer Laughlin from Replacements,Ltd.

Dinnerware - "Castleton Rose" (1940-1972) from a local Hospice thrift store eight or nine years ago

Glassware - "Purple Crackle" from Pier 1 eleven or twelve years ago

Flatware - "King James" silverplate by Oneida (our Mother's)

Both Purple Napkins - Handmade by Pat

Napkin Rings - from Bed, Bath and Beyond many years ago

Candle Holders - "Edme" candlesticks by Wedgwood from our collection

Large Purple Flower Bowl Centerpiece - Another great thrift find years ago

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

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Summer is finally here. Current temperature (it's 11:04am) hovers around 59 degrees and its expected "soar" to 63 degrees by mid-afternoon. So....our Great-niece Maya decided to make it feel like a warm Summer day (although she now lives here in Northern California, Maya was raised in the very hot Southern California area) and set this week's table blending pink and yellow with lots of flowers to make a sweet, very feminine table.