Aynsley Pembroke and Pink Tablescape

Traditionally, most people think "blue" when setting a table with beautiful Aynsley "Pembroke" china.....of course, as you know, Pat usually veers off a little from the normal when she sets most tables. This week is no exception.

To give the setting a softer look, Pat first used a lace placemat on top of the white tablecloth

Flatware is "Byzantine" by Yamazaki

We've had these glasses for years - "Rosaline" by JG Durand

Pat added small gold leaves to the greenery around the candle

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Lace Placemats - from Lentz Department Store (sadly,a local store that just recently went out of business)
Chargers - "Rose" Color Spectrum by Mikasa (1992-1993) from eBay and Replacements
Dinnerware - "Pembroke" by Aynsley (1985-2015) from eBay and Replacements
Flatware - "Byzantine" by Yamazaki from Wayfair.com
Glassware- "Rosaline" by JG Durand from our collection over the years
White Porcelain Jars, Candles, and Bird Cage - from Michael's last year
Small White Flower Vases - from "Cuddly Bear" (a local Thrift store)


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

Memorial Day Table

Memorial Day is a day set aside to remember those who died while in the military service of our country. Pat wanted to set the tone of the table to match the meaning of the holiday - solemn and with respect and gratitude.

The table was set in a traditional red, white, and blue color theme.

Pat used tiny square condiments holders to raise the napkin slightly on the plate.

Here's the napkin - unfolded - it took a little "work" to get only the stars to show. A big thank you to Pat's husband who managed to do it.



From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Blue Placemats - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Flatware - by Cambridge from Pier 1 last year
White dinner Plate - "Everyday" by Food Network from Kohl's
Red Salad Plate - "Fun Factory" by Waechtersbach from eBay
Bed/Butter Plate - Vintage "Cobalt" Fiesta by Homer Laughlin from Replacements
Napkins - from WalMart this season
Blue Water Glass - from Mervyn's Department Store years ago
Red Goblet - from the Ferndale Emporium (a local gift boutique)
Clear Champagne Glasses - from the Dollar Store
Red Candle Holders and Large Blue Bowl - from Ross
Candles and Silk Flowers - from Michael's


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

Springtime Ladies Luncheon Table

Ever had one of those tablescaping days when the table you ended up with was totally different from the one you first set? Well, that's what happened this week. Pat started with pink and mint green plates, moved to pink and blue, moved on to pink, blue, and rose chintz plates, next came sage green, white, and rose chintz, and finally settled on this:

The final version. Pat used a baby blue tablecloth as a runner to add more color.

Flatware is "April" by Wm Rogers & Son

From the other end of the table

 Where it came from:
Charger - from Maryland China Company (online)
Pink Plates - "Pearl" by JCPenney from Replacements.com
Rose Dinnerware - "Rose Chintz" by Johnson Brothers from Replacements.com
Glassware - by Libby from the Dollar Store
Flatware - "April" by Wm Rogers & Son (from Pat's collection)
Blue Tablecloth "Runner" and matching Napkins - from Gottschalk's (a local department store now out of business)
Candle Holders - from TJMaxx this year
Silk Flowers and Candles - from Michael's


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


Here's just a couple of the place settings/table that Pat rejected: