Modern Moroccan Tablescape

My computer is still a bit "wonky" so I apologize if this posting is weird.........

Pat was in a colorful mood when she created the table this week. No color was off limits - purple, red, green, gold, and blue. She started with a champagne trumpet glass that we bought years ago as the inspiration piece and went from there.

Over view of the table

The place setting

Three different colored glasses

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Blue Charger - inexpensive lacquer chargers from Michael's sale bin spray painted with plastic adhesive spray paint
Dinnerware - from Pier 1 over the years
Flatware - "Gold Iconic" by Wallace Silver from Replacements
Blue Glasses - from Marshall's years ago
Purple Glasses - from Ross
Champagne Trumpet Glass and Napkin Rings - from Pier 1 years ago
Napkins and Overlays - Handmade by Pat
Brass Candles - from Pat's collection
Teal Blue Candles - from Carl Johnson's (a local Department-like Western Store)
Centerpiece - from the Cancer Society's Discovery Shop
Votive Holders - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond


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


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

Spode Pink Tower Tablescape

For a long time, we have wanted to use our Spode Pink Tower dishes for a tablescape for the blog, but for one reason or another, we always put it off. Now is the time. Pat wanted to dress it up a bit this time (it is a very versatile pattern and can easily go from casual to classic), so she pulled out some silver and some crystal and came up with the table.

Over view of the table

The place setting

This is a bullion cup

Waterford and sterling silver.......WOW!!!! (We have a wonderful cousin that we borrow from once in a while.)

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Silver Baroque Lacquer Chargers - Michael's
Dinnerware - "Pink Tower" by Spode from where ever we could find it
Flatware - "Grand Colonial" Sterling Silver by Wallace (a gift from our Cousin)
Crystal Glassware - "Omega" Marquis by Waterford
Silver Goblets and Butter Pats - Borrowed from our Cousin
Crystal Candle Holders - from Pat's collection
16" Tapers - from the Ferndale Emporium (a really neat local boutique)
Napkins - vintage from our collection


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


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

Elvis' Birthday Tablescape

Yes, it's time for our annual birthday tablescape to celebrate Elvis Presley's birthday. (It's a little late this year - my brand new computer is still acting up but is finally in the shop to be fixed - so I am using Pat's family computer. A big "Thank you" to Pat's husband, Jim.)

Over view of the computer

The place setting

Ahhhhhh........Elvis

Here's Ralph in his gold lame.......complete with his Elvis-like hair piece

A close up of Ralph

Where it came from:
Gold Baroque Chargers - Michael's
Black Dinner Plate - "Fun Factory" by Waechtersbach from Tuesday Morning
Gold Salad Plate - from Pier 1
Black Bread/Butter Plate - Black Fiesta by Homer Laughlin from Replacements
Elvis Accent Plates - from Ross years ago
Flatware - by F.B. Rogers from eBay
Glassware and Napkin Rings - from Pier 1
Black Candle Holders and Gold Candles - Pier 1


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


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