Southwestern Tablescape

Pat wanted a change from the usual "flowers in the center" table that we normally do. So, she came up with a very different tablescape this week.

Pat started with a burlap tablecloth to add texture

The luncheon and bread/butter plates are "Ivory" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin

For more texture, Pat used denim-covered chargers and matching napkins

Where it came from:
Burlap Tablecloth - from Linentablecloth.com two years ago
Denim Chargers - from Michael's last year
Brown Dinner Plate - "Martillo Almond" from Pier 1 two years ago
Luncheon Plate - "Ivory" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Macy's three years ago
Accent Plate - "La Mesa" by Fitz & Floyd from eBay and Replacements.com
Bread/Butter Plate - "Ivory" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
Flatware - "Twist" by Gourmet Settings from TJMaxx last year
Glassware - Brown "Clarion" by Lenox from my collection (I've had these goblets since 1977)
Denim Napkins - Handmade by Pat
Napkin Rings - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond several years ago
Metal Candle Holders - from Pat's collection
Plants - from Pat's yard

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/

Summertime Tablescape

Since Pat had a very busy week and even busier weekend, she decided to "take the easy way out" with this week's table. (Not that Pat does anything the easy way,) to quote her, she just "put it together" with an old Fitz & Floyd accent plate that we own as the inspiration.

Flatware is "Montana" by Gourmet Settings

The luncheon plate is "Sunflower" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin

Another one of Pat's "go to" plates is this inexpensive dinner plate from Pier 1 - Cinnamon "Martillo"

Every serious tablescaper has a set of these sage green glasses in his/her cupboard - from the Dollar Store. Besides being inexpensive, they are so versatile.

We found these flower pot napkin rings for fifty cents each at Bed, Bath, and Beyond last year

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Green Chargers - from Pier 1 last year
Dinner Plate - Cinnamon "Martillo" from Pier 1 two years ago
Luncheon Plate and Bread/Butter Plate - "Sunflower" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
Accent Plate - "Pastel Poppies" (1975-1987) by Fitz & Floyd from our collection
Sage Green Drinkware - from the Dollar Store several years ago but still available
Green Hemstitch Napkins - from Pier 1 this year
Flower Pot Napkin Rings - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond last year
Flatware - "Montana" by Gourmet Settings from TJMaxx two years ago
Candles and 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/

Noritake Stanford Court and Lorelei

Legend has it that a mythical siren named Lorelei lives among the rocks and lures sailors to their death by her voice. Not quite an appetizing topic, but it makes a great center and conversation piece.  

Years ago, Pat bought a "Lorelei" figurine because she always loved the legend. Here's the table this week that she set using it:

Flatware is "Gold Iconic" by Wallace

Pat used a Lenox "Mansfield" charger to add more interest

Just wanted to show what the cup and saucer looked like.....

Another interesting piece - a cigarette holder

These antique brass lanterns are authentic - from Pat's husband

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Antique Gold Chargers - from Tuesday Morning last year
Charger - "Mansfield" by Lenox from my niece (I "borrowed" them several years ago.....)
Dinnerware - "Stanford Court" (1986-2000) by Noritake from eBay and Replacements.com
Flatware - "Gold Iconic" by Wallace from Replacements.com
Glassware - "Royal Pierpont" by Noritake from eBay
Pink Napkins - Handmade by Pat
Napkin Overlay - a gift from Pat years ago
Lanterns - from Pat's husband
Lorelei Figurine - from Ross years ago

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/