Winter Table

Pat switched course this week and set an early Winter table (even though today we had a record breaking high temperature for this time of year - over 75 degrees. Normally, even in Summer, here on the north coast of California, we rarely get above 65-70 degrees......)

We couldn't pass these plates up at Pier 1 this season. 

Pat used a black Fiesta(ware) chop plate as a second charger to add more interest

We found these glass chargers on the sale shelf at Pier 1 last year. Pat layered the napkin underneath since she did not want to distract from the place setting.

Another bargain from Pier 1, we have these silver trimmed goblets in a gold trim also.

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Glass Charger - from Pier 1 last year
Black Charger - Black Fiesta(ware) Chop Plate by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
Dinnerware - from Pier 1 this season
Bread/ Butter Plate - Black Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
Flatware - Black "San Remo" by Hampton Forge from Horchow's last year
Silver Rimmed Glassware - from Pier 1 this year
Napkins - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond several years ago
Candle Holders - from Michael's two years ago
White Reindeer - from Costco three 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/

A Shameless Plug:  Please join us on our other tablescaping blog, "Table for One," designed for the person eating alone:  Here.  And during the first 25 days of December, we set a different table everyday featuring some of our Santa Claus collection and assorted dinnerware.

Thanksgiving Table

Recently, Pat gave a talk to her Garden Club about choosing a dinnerware pattern that is versatile, inexpensive, and easy to use. She chose Johnson Brothers "Autumn Monarch" for the demonstration. Using the same pattern, she easily came up with four different looks. This week's table uses one of them.

Yes, that's my Christmas tree in the background. I confess - I love Christmas and always decorate early.

Flatware is "Musee" by Reed & Barton

Pat layered a Claret "Fiesta(ware)" luncheon plate to add more color

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Tablecloth - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond two years ago but still available
Charger - Burgundy "Color Spectrum" by Mikasa from eBay
Dinnerware - "Autumn Monarch" by Johnson Brothers from Replacements.com
Luncheon Plate - Claret "Fiesta(ware)" by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
Glassware - from the Dollar Tree (still available)
Flatware - "Musee" by Reed & Barton from Horchow's last year
Napkins - Handmade by Pat
Napkin Rings - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond two or three years ago
Centerpiece Turkey and Amber Salt/Pepper Shakers - from Pier 1 last year
Pine cones and Leaves - found on Pat's walk

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/

A Shameless Plug:  Please join us on our other tablescaping blog, "Table for One," designed for the person eating alone:  Here.  And during the first 25 days of December, we set a different table everyday featuring some of our Santa Claus collection and assorted dinnerware.

Other place settings using "Autumn Monarch:"

Using a "green" (Sage Fiesta(ware) theme

Another "green" theme

Brown theme

Autumn Blues and Beige Tablescape

This week's table uses the season's "hottest" color combination - blue and beige. Pat started with plates that we found at Pier 1 early this Summer (in all honesty, she really doesn't care for them but I love the color combination.) Then we found beige and various shades of blue pumpkins to accent the tablescape.

Where it came from:
Blue Hemstitch Placemat and matching napkins - from Pier 1 several years ago
Charger - "Edme" by Wedgwood from eBay and Replacements.com
Dinner Plate - "Martillo Almond" from Pier 1 three years ago
Accent Plate - from Pier 1 this Summer
Flatware - "Treble Clef" by Gourmet Settings from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Glassware - "Reflections" by Imperial Glass Company from Replacements.com
Pumpkins - from Michael's, TJMaxx, Ross, and Tuesday Morning
Pumpkin Napkin Rings - from Pier 1 four or five years ago
Greenery - from Michael's this 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/

A Shameless Plug:  Please join us on our other tablescaping blog, "Table for One," designed for the person eating alone:  Here.  And during the first 25 days of December, we set a different table everyday featuring some of our Santa Claus collection and assorted dinnerware.

Celebrating Women Veterans Table

This week's table is set to celebrate and thank all of the women Veterans of the United States. Pat set a more formal table in red, white, and blue with accents of silver.

Noritake "Reina" has a delicate band of white on white flowers and leaves with a thin platinum trim

Pat found these gorgeous diamond cut goblets at Ross several years ago (naturally called "Lady Diamond")

Pat made red, white and blue paisley napkins specifically for this Lady Veteran's Table

Flatware is sleek "Sculpt" by Lenox

Even the vases are "Lady Diamond" by Cristal D'Arques

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Red Glitter Charger - from Pier 1 two years ago
Dinner Plate - "Reina" by Noritake from our Mother
Accent Plate - "Stars & Stripes" by Pfaltzgraff (factory direct mail order)
Glassware - "Lady Diamond" by Cristal D'Arques from Ross years ago
Flatware - "Sculpt" by Lenox from Tuesday Morning last year
Paisley Napkin - Handmade by Pat
Red and Blue Votive Holders - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond three or four years ago
Vases - all "Lady Diamond" by Cristal D'Arques from Ross
Flags, Tea Lights, Mirrors, 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/

A Shameless Plug:  Please join us on our other tablescaping blog, "Table for One," designed for the person eating alone:  Here.  And during the first 25 days of December, we set a different table everyday featuring some of our Santa Claus collection and assorted dinnerware.