Mardi Gras Celebration Table

Usually subtle and understated when designing a tablescape, Pat cast all inhibitions aside and set this week's table with loads of color and glitz in celebration of Mardi Gras.

The place setting

Pat used a clear napkin ring and added the colorful Mardi Gras mask ornament

Sorry the picture is not good - this is a purple glass charger

Pat used a purple water goblet and green champagne flute to add more color

Pat used dozens of strands of beads and colorful garland for the centerpiece

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Gold Chargers - from Tuesday Morning
Purple Glass Charger Plates - from Ross and eBay several years ago
Green Marcasite Dinner Plates - from Maryland China Company
Gold Accent/Salad Plate - from Pier 1
Flatware - Pattern unknown by F.B. Rogers from eBay
Green Champagne Trumpet Glasses - by Judal from Replacements
Purple Water Goblets - from our collection
Green Napkins and Gold Overlays - Handmade by Pat
Clear Napkin Rings - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Purple Masks - from Pier 1 several years ago
Heavy Crystal Candle Holders - from Gottschalk's (a local Department store long our of business)
14" White Candles - from the Ferndale Emporium (a local boutique)
Assorted Ornaments - from Michael's
Beads and Bead Garlands - from the Dollar Store and the Party Place


We will be joining the following Blog Parties this week:
"Table It!" at Rustic & Refined this Sunday:  http://www.rustic-refined.com/
"Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/

Lenox "The Colonial" Tablescape

This is the last week of our month-long blue and white tablescapes - we are finishing up with one of my all time favorite patterns. It is called "The Colonial" by Lenox. Yes, we have a lot of dishes, and yes, I have a lot of  "favorites," but this one is absolutely gorgeous - at least to me. Pat mixed it up a bit using two chargers and inexpensive glassware.

Lenox "The Colonial" was manufactured from 1920 through 1948 - not exactly a "modern" pattern. I love the delicate floral swags and urns on the rim.

Flatware is "Gold Iconic" by Wallace

The off-white charger is "Mansfield" by Lenox

The bright blue metal chargers are from Pier 1

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Blue Metal Charger - from Pier 1 two years ago
Charger - "Mansfield" by Lenox ("on loan" from my Niece but have been "located/stored" in my cupboard for several years....)
Dinnerware - "The Colonial" by Lenox from eBay
Flatware - "Gold Iconic" by Wallace from Replacements.com
Glassware - from Pier 1 many years ago
Napkins - Handmade by Pat
Napkin Rings - from Pier 1
Candle Holders - from Pat's collection
Gold Centerpiece Basket - from TJMaxx
Candles and Ornaments - from Michael's


We will be joining the following Blog parties this week:
"Table It!" at Rustic & Refined this Sunday:  http://www.rustic-refined.com/
"Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/

Blue and White Table - Week #3

This week's table features a touch of Oriental blue and white with a splash of burnt orange.

Pat used modern style glassware to create an updated look

The place setting

Pat added a white luncheon plate to separate the blue a bit

The blue vases are actually glassware that we have had for years

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Blue Placemat - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
White Charger - by Bernardaud from Tuesday Morning and eBay years ago
Dinnerware - "Blue and White" by Bombay from Tuesday Morning two years ago
White Fish - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond on sale
White Luncheon Plate - "Everyday" by Food Network from Kohl's
White Dipping Bowls - from Target
Glassware - from Pier 1 two years ago
Napkin Rings - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond (still available)
Blue Napkins - Handmade by Pat
Blue Vase/Glass - by Judal from Replacements
White Soup Spoons and Chop Sticks - from a local Oriental market


We will be joining the following Blog Parties this week:
"Table It!" at Rustic & Refined this Sunday:  http://www.rustic-refined.com/
"Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/