Purple Fall Challenge

We are participating in Cuisine Kathleen's Fall "Purple Challenge" this week. So - let's get this out of the way. Here in Humboldt County, we are not famous for our Fall foliage of oranges, ambers, purples, and brown. We are famous for a bit more "green foliage" - it is harvest time here in our part of the Emerald Triangle. Millions of dollars in illegal and untaxed dollars are made - not to mention the horrific hazardous chemical pollution, the killing of innocent wildlife (and some human life along the way), the deforestation of our mountains and hills, the diversion of rivers and streams, and in this drought time, the huge theft of private water supplies. Did I mention the tons garbage and waste materials left at a marijuana site?

To us, it would not be appropriate to feature a "fall purple table" designed around our area.....so we are moving south a little....to the Napa Valley, where it is grape harvesting time.  It's lovely there and the tourists are arriving in droves for the annual grape stomping festival.

Over view of the table

The place setting

Pat used ceramic handled purple "Fantasy" flatware by Noritake

A metallic purple water goblet and clear champagne glass for just a touch more theme color.....

One last look from the other end of the table

Of course, Betty had to dress in purple (notice Betty's dog? Pat changed the leash and collar so it would match. As always, attention to detail.....) And yes, that is still painter's tape on the wall. As most of you know, I put it up to show where a painting will go - when I decide what I want. It took me thirteen years to pick out the color of the house. Yeah, I know, I have a "bit of a problem" making that kind of decision.

Where it came from:
Tablecloth - from Linentablecloth.com
Purple Flatware - "Purple Fantasy" (1972-1977) by Noritake from eBay and Replacements
Chargers and Dinner/Salad Plates - from Pier 1
Bread/Butter Plate - "Racine" by Hutschenreuther from Replacements
Gold Beaded Napkin and Napkin Ring - from Pier 1 two years ago
Purple Napkin - Handmade by Pat
Silk Flowers, Basket, and candles - from Michael's
Betty - a gift from my sister and her daughter years ago
Betty's Boa - JoAnn's Fabrics

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

In addition to Cuisine Kathleen's Fall Challenge, 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 this Thursday:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/


And for those who want a little Humboldt County-style community color and culture, check out one of the local e-publications that feature all kinds of interesting information: http://lostcoastoutpost.com/ . It's a different world out there.....