Lunch at the Diner with Betty Tablescape

Pat had fun with this week's table. Most people know that I collect Betty Boop figurines - and Pat has wanted to use some of the "Diner" Betty's for a long time. Here is the table that she set:

Flatware is primastone "Decision" by Noritake

Pat wrapped a white and a black napkin around the bright red charger by Waechtersbach

I never drink colas so I had no idea how much two six packs cost. HOLY COW! Then add the CRV...this isn't just cola. It's liquid gold (albeit full of sugar, chemicals, and who knows what other caustic and corrosive junk that's in it......)

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Black Place Mat - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond several years ago
Red Charger - "Fun Factory" by Waechtersbach from Replacements
Dinnerware - "Coco Cola Diner" by Gibson from a local antique store
White Tumbler - from Pier 1 years ago
Black Coffee Mug - from World Market several years ago
Black Flatware - "Decision" primastone by Noritake from eBay
Bread/Butter Plate - "White" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Replacements
Napkins - Handmade by Pat
Glass Sugar Dispenser and Salt/Pepper Shakers - from the Dollar 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/

Sleek Black and White Table

It seems like we are on a "black flatware" roll.....Pat set this week's table using an ultra modern set of black flatware that we recently found on eBay.

Flatware is "Kaya Black" by Jankng. It's sleek and quite heavy.

Pat layered the placemats to add interest

The square glass cylinders sit on wooden bases of assorted heights

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Black and White Placemats - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond two years ago
Black Charger - "Color Spectrum" by Mikasa from Replacements and eBay
White Dinner Plate - "Basic White" by Food Network from Kohl's several years ago
Luncheon Plate and Bread/Butter Plate - "Black" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Macy's and Replacements
Flatware - "Kaya Black" by Jankng from eBay
Glassware - "Jet Black" by Artland from Target and Replacements
Napkins - from Tuesday Morning
Black Napkin Rings - PVC pipe cut into 1" rounds and spray painted black with Fusion Spray Paint
Square Cylinders - from Ross years ago
Black Glass Rocks 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/

Betty pulled out her white Boa to match the table.....

Fiestaware Table to "Beat the Winter Blues"

To follow through on our pledge to not do anymore dark Winter tables for a while, Pat set this week's table with sunshine in mind (even though it is pouring buckets outside - water everywhere, rivers flooding, dams overflowing and not one ray of sunshine in the sky....):

Not a hint of Winter in this table.....

Flatware is "Silver Tear" by Gourmet Settings

We have been looking for covered soup bowls for a while....but were too cheap to buy them. THEN - we walked into Pier 1 last year, and on the super sale shelf, we found eight of them for 98 cents each. Bonanza!!!!

The color in the picture is not quite right - this is actually "Lemongrass" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin

The dinner plate is "Cobalt" (Post '86) Fiesta(ware)

One of my favorite chargers, this is "Sun Yellow" Color Spectrum by Mikasa

Pat used this lively placemat with its blue, white, yellow, and lime colored stripes as her inspiration

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Placemats - from Tuesday Morning several years ago
Charger - "Sun Yellow" Color Spectrum by Mikasa from eBay and Replacements
Dinner Plate - "Cobalt" (post '86) Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Macy's
Luncheon Plate - "Lemongrass" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Kohl's
Soup Liner/Salad Plate - "White" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Macy's
Bread/Butter Plate - "Sunshine" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Replacements
Covered Soup - from Pier 1 last year
Glassware - from the Dollar Store
Flatware - "Silver Tear" by Gourmet Settings from Bed, Bath, and Beyond two or three years ago
Yellow Napkins - from Pier 1 last year
Blue Napkins - Handmade by Pat
Napkin Rings - Handmade from silk flowers and PVC pipe rounds
Large White Lanterns and large White Pitcher - from Target years ago
Small Votive Holders (lantern-style), candles, silk flowers - 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/