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Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Lavender Bloom Fiesta(ware) Tablescape

This week, the table is set using Fiesta's new pattern "Lavender Bloom" and the 90th anniversary color (introduced this year) - "Lavender." Pat mixed it with Pier 1 sage wooden charger plates and Noritake's Colorwave Plum place mats and matching napkins.

Where it came from:

Place Mats and Matching Napkins - Plum "Colorwave" by Noritake from Bed, Bath, and Beyond years ago

Wooden Charger - from Pier 1 years ago

Dinnerware - "Lavender" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Fiesta Factory Direct this year

Accent/Luncheon Plate - "Lavender Bloom" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Fiesta Factory Direct this year

Glassware - from the Dollar Tree

Flatware - "Pinch" by Mikasa from Costco two years ago

Silver Napkin Rings - from Amazon this year

Flower Girl Centerpiece - from Michael's years ago

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

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Bright, Bold Summer Tablescape

This week's tablescape is definitely not short on color. Our great-niece once again set the table to reflect a youthful, contemporary, and bold style - mixing patterns, textures, and colors much to the dismay of her very doddering old aunts. But as usual, things turned out spectacularly. The table looks great....