Lenox Versailles Tablescape

Lenox Versailles (1977-1992) has been described as "opulent" and "extravagant" by some people, but to me, I think it is just gorgeous. I love it. Since it mixes well with many colors, it can be used in so many different ways and never gets boring.

The place setting....yes, slightly "over the top" gaudy, I know, but it's just perfect to me.

Flatware is "Antique Baroque" gold by Wallace Silversmith

There are so many colors to pull from....you can see why the pattern never gets boring.

One of Pat's favorite tricks....the first of two chargers - the "Periwinkle" Fiesta(ware) Chop plate adds color

Pat found these antique gold chargers (along with similar ones in silver) on sale at Tuesday Morning last year.

Another bargain of the century.....found on the sale, sale, sale shelf at Pier 1 last week

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Antique Gold Chargers - from Tuesday Morning last year (but available at Pier 1 now)
Blue Charger - "Periwinkle" Fiesta(ware) chop plate by Homer Laughlin from Replacements
Dinnerware - "Versailles" by Lenox from eBay and Replacements
Flatware - "Antique Baroque" by Wallace Silversmiths from Horchow's
Blue Napkin - from Gottschalk's (a local Department store now out of business)
Napkin Rings - from Pier 1 two years ago
Glassware - from Pier 1 last week (found on the sale, sale, sale shelf)
Candle Holders - from Pat's depression glass collection
Gold candles - from Michael's
Gold Leaf Avocados - from Pier 1 last year

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/

Ultra Modern Black and White Table

One of Pat's very favorite color combinations for a tablescape is black and white. This week, she used inexpensive matte finished square plates from World Market and added a small glass appetizer/accent plate to change things up a bit that creates a very ultra modern and sleek table.....

No flowers or frills for this table's centerpiece.....just large chunky crystal candle holders and black candles

Flatware is sleek "Everyday" stainless steel by Reed & Barton

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Black Dinnerware - "Trilogy" from World Market/Cost Plus years ago (but still available)
Small Appetizer/Accent Plate - By At Home from Ross years ago
Flatware - "Everyday" Stainless Steel by Reed & Barton from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Glassware - "Jet Black" by Artland Glass from Target (mail order) and Replacements
Black Napkins - Handmade by Pat
Crystal Candle Holders - from our collection
Black Candles - from Michael's this season

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/

Crane with Pine Tablescape

One of my very favorite Fitz & Floyd dinnerware patterns is "Crane with Pine" (1987-1994.) Unfortunately, we only own the Accent/Salad plates, but they still make a stunning table when used with other patterns.

Flatware is Byzantine by Yamazaki

The black Fiesta(ware) luncheon plate was added to "frame" the accent plate

One of our most used  "work horse" plates - it is "Spice Route Paprika" from Pier 1. The color matches the red on the crane.

The charger is "Color Spectrum" by Mikasa

We found these neat napkin rings for $.50 each last year.

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Gold Placemats - from Tuesday Morning several years ago
Flatware - "Byzantine" by Yamazaki from Horchow's
Black Charger - "Color Spectrum" by Mikasa from eBay and Replacements
Dinner Plate - "Spice Route Paprika" from Pier 1 two years ago
Black Luncheon Plate - Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Replacements
Accent/Salad Plate - "Crane with Pine" by Fitz & Floyd from eBay
Black Water Glasses - from Humboldt Sponsor's Rummage Sale two or three years ago
Champagne Trumpet Flute - "Selection" by Cris d'Arques from Ross years ago
Napkin Rings - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Oriental Figurines - from Toscano mail order
Oriental Fans and Gold Candles - from Michael's
Candle Holders - Depression glass from our collection

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/

Sunflowers and Amber Table

Pat took pity on me this week - she had planned a beautifully elegant  black and white table using Royal Doulton's "Baronet" dinnerware. But I was really hoping for something more casual. Well, after giving into me and a few minutes of thought, here is what she came up with:

Pat used beige, green, and gold napkins alternately around the table

Flatware is "Twist" by Gourmet Settings

Pat layered our "chicken wire" placemats on top of the burlap to give the place setting more interest

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Burlap Placemats - from Tuesday Morning last year
Chicken Wire Placemats - Handmade (cut from a 12" roll of chicken wire)
Dinnerware - "Sunflower" from Pier 1 last year (but available again this year)
Bread/Butter Plate - Marigold "Fiesta" by Homer Laughlin from Replacements
Glassware - from Pier 1 several years ago
Flatware - "Twist" by Gourmet Settings from TJMaxx this year
Assorted Napkins - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Napkin Rings - Handmade from PVC pipe cut into 1" rounds and silk sunflower hot-glued on
Candle Holders - from Ross years ago
Amber Centerpiece Bowl - from Art & Old Things (a local antique 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/