Not So Winter Blues Tablescape

With record cold temperatures hitting most of the country right now, our niece Maya wanted to "warm things up" a little by setting a fun table challenging herself to use mainly thrifted or sale items from our tablescaping shelves. (What you don't know is she and Pat absolutely love to go thrifting - rummage sales, thrift stores, second hand stores, and consignment stores - for "the thrill" of finding that special "treasure" - stuff I usually call "junk"). 

The wine themed accent plates by Royal Norfolk were $3.00 for twelve at a city wide rummage sale.

Glasses are "Madeira" by Franciscan - Pat paid one dollar a piece for them at a local thrift store

The flatware languished on the shelf for a very long time at Bed, Bath and Beyond before it went on sale at a deep discount (80% off). I took it home.....

Where it came from:

Wicker Charger Plates - from Pier 1 (on sale) years ago

Sage Green Wood Charger Plate - from Pier 1 years ago

Dinner, Luncheon, and Bread/Butter Plates - Vintage Cobalt and Mulberry Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Replacement.Ltd., eBay, and Kohl's

Wine Accent Plates - by Royal Norfolk from a local city wide rummage sale eight or nine years ago

Glassware - "Madeira" by Franciscan from a local thrift store (Tailwaggers - supporting a no-kill animal shelter) and from eBay

Flatware - "Pendulum" by Robert Welch from a closeout sale at Bed, Bath and Beyond years ago

Napkins - from Tuesday Morning just before they closed (of course, on sale)

Grapes, Greenery, Wooden Candle Holders, and Candles - from Michael's

Tabletop Wine Urns - from Pier 1 years ago (on sale)

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

Formal Valentine's Day Table 2026

Royal Doulton's "Baronet" is the featured pattern for this week's Valentine's Day table. Pat kept the color palette simple along with the table decorations.

Where it came from:

Gold Chargers - from Costco years ago

Dinnerware - "Baronet" by Royal Doulton from eBay and Replacements,Ltd.

Black Goblets - Pattern unknown but purchased at a charity thrift sale years ago

Champagne Trumpet Glass - from our collection

Flatware - "Antique Baroque Gold" by Wallace from Horchow several years ago

Black Napkins - from Linentablecloth.com (mail order)

Candle Holders - from Pat's collection of antique crystal

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