Formal Mulberry and Gold Tablescape

While most of the country is experiencing very warm weather, here in rural Northern California, afternoon temperatures this week have been around 60 degrees. (We're very lucky to be far away from the fire burning in Shasta County - however, Pat's daughter lives in Redding, CA close to the devastating fire where hundreds of people have been evacuated. And the daytime temperature is over 100 degrees making fighting the fire even more difficult.)

 Pat has not been inspired to create a "sunny Summer tablescape" this week - instead, she decided on a more formal one.

The accent plate is plum "Eliza" by 222 Fifth

The dinner plate is Fiesta(ware)'s newest color - "Mulberry"

I was surprised when Pat chose this charger from Pier 1 - she generally prefers a more simple style.

Another Pier 1 purchase several years ago - and another surprise choice by Pat

The very heavy candle holder is 13" long - perfect for a centerpiece.

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Gold Accented Glass Chargers - from Pier 1 two years ago
Dinner Plate - "Mulberry" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Macy's this year
Accent Plate - Plum "Eliza" by 222 Fifth from our collection
Flatware - Pattern unknown from eBay three or four years ago
Purple Crackle Glassware - from Pier 1 several years ago
Purple Hemstitch Napkins - from Pier 1 two weeks ago
Napkin Rings - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond three years ago
Candle Holder - by Viking Glass from Art & Old Things (a local antique store)
Purple Candles - from the Ferndale Emporium (another local store that features kitchen and gift ware)

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/  
"The Scoop Link  Party" at Stone Gable: (Here)