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......
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/
