Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? Holland....Tablescape



As most of you know, once in a while, Pat and I want to do some tablescapes featuring the famous "world traveller and detective," Carmen Sandiego. This week, our version of Carmen landed in Holland.

Over view of the table - simple, uncluttered

The place setting - it features these great "Windmill" plates from Universal Potteries (1936-1954)

Pat wrapped a simple luncheon size ivory napkin in a blue napkin ring for the first layer of the place setting

The charger is a Spice Route "Ginger" dinner plate from Pier 1. Notice how the European style flatware is turned over.

These are one of my very favorite sets of flatware  - "Pure" by Gourmet Settings

Pat used an amber Depression goblet and simple red wine glass

The wooden Dutch shoes are the perfect accent for the table

What's more Dutch than tulips?

OK - so the windmill centerpiece is actually my bird house that Pat took from me before I had a chance to put it in the yard......you know my sister - anything for a tablescape.....the poor birds....

One last look from the other end of the table

Where it came from:

Blue Placemat - "Bistro" Woven Vinyl by Benson Mills from Bed, Bath, and Beyond

Gold Charger Plate - Ginger "Spice Route" from Pier 1

Windmill Dishware - "Windmill" Camwood Ivory by Universal Potteries from eBay and Replacements

Flatware - "Pure" by Gourmet Settings from eBay

Amber Goblet - Depression Glass from our collection

Red Wine Goblet - "Entertain" by Libby from Bed, Bath, and Beyond

Yellow Candles - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond

Napkin - Handmade by Pat

Napkin Ring - PVC pipe cut into 1" rounds and spray painted with Fusion Spray Paint

Silk Tulips - from Michael's

White Windmill Birdhouse - from our local Garden Center

 

We will be joining Christine's "Table It" at Rustic & Refined this Monday:  http://www.rustic-refined.com/

 

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

 

For fun, check out the "Cuisine" section of the Holland Tourism website  (http://www.holland.com/us/tourism.htm) for some great ideas for Dutch food.