Old World Italian Dinner Tablescape

When we were growing up, every Sunday was spent at Grandma's house. For dinner, we always had polenta with "something" - chicken, beef, venison. It didn't matter. And Grandma always had cheese, wine, and salami on the table. (Grandpa's home-made salami and wine were stored in a cellar like room - only a few steps down from the kitchen.) In my mind, I can still smell the smells from Grandma's house. What a wonderful and innocent time it was.

For the tablescape this week, Pat decided to update our typical Sunday family Italian meal.


Over view of the table

Close up of the place setting

Pat used large, heavy hammered-like flatware

The five piece place setting

Glassware is from the Dollar Store

Pat recently purchased these accent plates from Pier 1

The dinner plate and bread/butter plate are Paprika Fiesta by Homer Laughlin

These over sized, heavy chargers are perfect for the place setting. They measure 13" across.

Pat made an arrangement of assorted grapes and wine bottle corks for the centerpiece

This vintage wine bottle opener has been in the family for years......

One last look at the table from the other end

Where it came from:
Charger - Cobalt blue Espana by Tabletops Unlimited from eBay
Fiesta Dinner and Bread/Butter Plates - by Homer Laughlin from Replacements
Accent Plate and Centerpiece Bowl - "San Marino" Earthenware from Pier 1
Flatware - Hammered Stainless Steel by Godinger Stainless
All Glassware - from the Dollar Store
Rust Napkins - from Pier 1
Cheese Board - "Eco-Friendly Circo" from Bed, Bath, and Beyond

We will be joining Cuisine Kathleen's "Let's Dish" this Wednesday:  http://www.cuisinekathleen.com/