Remembering Richard Simmons Tablescape

Although Richard Simmons had stepped aside from the overall public eye, he had not totally disappeared as some people believed. He was active on his social media accounts and kept in contact with his followers and fan base. Beloved by many, he continued his work as a fitness expert and media personality during the last ten years and will be missed. He passed away July 13th.

Pat decided to set this week's table to remember the flamboyant and inspirational "Weight Saint."

Just like the inspiration, the table is flashy and bold. Richard Simmons has been described as "ebullient and effervescent" but I think he would be OK with being described as flashy and bold.....

Flatware is "Byzantine" by Yamazki

Pat used four different colored metallic-like place settings 

The goblets are "Lady Diamond" by Cristal D'Arques-Durand

Also famous for his dolls, Pat used just two sets from his "Nana's Family" collection for part of the centerpiece.

Meet Sid and Vera - dressed for an elegant dinner to remember Richard

This is Uncle Jake and his date Bell (of the ball)

Where it came from:

Rectangular Mirror Place Mats - from Michael's several years ago

Glass Gold Scalloped Like Rimmed Chargers - from Linentablecloth.com

Dinner Plates - from Pier 1 over the years

Flatware - "Byzantine" by Yamazaki from Horchow eight or nine years ago

Glassware and Matching Vase - "Lady Diamond" by Cristal D'Arques from Ross years ago

Candle Holders - Marquis" by Waterford from Pat's collection

Figurine Dolls - All Richard Simmons "Nana's Family" dolls by Annie Wahl

We will be joining Susan for "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch this Thursday: http://betweennapsontheporch.net/ 

 

Garden Gnome Tablescape

Garden gnome figurines are the epitome of kitsch - those tacky, tawdry, junky, and sometimes offensive garden additions that some people love and some people love to hate. I fall somewhere in between. I love them but wouldn't have them in my yard. But as a dish decal, yes. As a tablescape centerpiece, a definite yes. So Pat once again broke down and decorated this week's table to make me happy.

The accent plate is "Gnome" from Kiss That Frog dinnerware

Pat used used the large dinnerplate from Pfaltzgraff's "Naturewood" as a liner/charger and the solid green buffet plate as a dinnerplate

The dinner plate is 11 1/4" in size

Love this guy - from Design Toscano (mail order catalog company)

Where it came from:

Jute Place Mats -from Pier 1 years ago

Dinner Plate and Luncheon Plate - "Naturewood" by Pflatzgraff twenty-five years ago

Accent Plate - "Gnome" by Kiss That Frog from eBay

Flatware - Sage "Sofia" by Hampton Forge from Tuesday Morning years ago

Glassware - 12 oz. Pilsner by Circleware from Ross

Sage Green Napkins - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond years ago

Watering Can Napkin Ring - from Pier 1 eight or nine years ago

Wooden Candle Holders and Candles - from Michaels

Large Centerpiece Gnome - from Design Toscano a year or two ago

We will be joining Susan for "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch this Thursday: http://betweennapsontheporch.net/