Coalport Revelry Formal Table

This week's table was set using Coalport's "Revelry" (1970-1993) which features white cupids on a blue band around the gold trimmed rim. Pat (and, unfortunately, now my entire family) refers to the pattern as "Birdcage" named after the hilarious movie starring Robin Williams and Nathan Lane. If you have seen the movie, you'll understand why - I'll leave it at that......but it is a lovely pattern and makes a beautiful table.

Flatware is "Gold Iconic" by Wallace

The first layer of the place setting is a bouillon cup (or small cream soup bowl) and liner

Pat and I found these light blue glass chargers at Pier 1 a few years ago

Another bargain - we found the "Lady Diamond" crystal glassware at Ross several years ago

Pat was delighted to find the vase in the same pattern two years ago at TJMaxx

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Glass Charger - from Pier 1 four or five years ago
Dinnerware - "Revelry" by Coalport from Art & Old Things (a local antique store) and a few "fill-in" pieces from eBay and Replacements.com
Glassware - "Lady Diamond" by Cris d'Arques from Ross (Dress For Less) several years ago
Flatware - "Gold Iconic" by Wallace from Replacements.com
Crystal Candle Holders - by Waterford from TJMaxx last year
Crystal Vase - "Lady Diamond" by Cris d'Arques from TJMaxx two 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/  
"The Scoop Link  Party" at Stone Gable: (Here)  

Simple Casual Winter Tablescape

Time for another Winter table. This time the theme is casual....

Dinnerware is "San Marino" from Pier 1 two or three years ago

Flatware is "Twist" by Gourmet Settings

For some reason, the color is not as intense on the dinner plates

Although I am not a big fan of Fiesta(ware), I do like the color "Paprika" - Pat used a Fiesta chop plate as a charger

Pat's favorite "go to" glassware - from the Dollar Tree

For the simple centerpiece, Pat used black lanterns and curly, twisted stems from her Harry Lauder's Walking Stick tree 

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Vine Place Mats - from Pier 1's sale rack last year
Charger - "Paprika" Fiesta(ware) chop plate by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
Dinnerware - "San Marino" from Pier 1 two or three years ago
Bread/Butter Plate - Newer "Cobalt" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
Flatware - "Twist" by Gourmet Settings from Bed, Bath, and Beyond three or four years ago
Glassware - from the Dollar Tree (still available)
Luncheon Napkins - from Tuesday Morning two years ago
Lanterns - from Michael's two or three years ago
Centerpiece Jug - 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/  
"The Scoop Link  Party" at Stone Gable: (Here)  

Myott's Forget Me Not Tablescape

I was really excited recently to read an article in the Washington Post about vintage dinnerware making a comeback (Here). I love old dinnerware - the "granny" style is my favorite - the more  flowery the better. So it seemed natural to set this week's table with Myott's sweet "Forget Me Not" dinnerware. Pat wanted to keep it simple and old fashion.....

Even the flatware is sweet - "April" silverplate by Rogers & Sons

Pat decided on crystal napkin rings so it would not detract from the place setting

Remember this pattern? "Esprit" from Princess House crystal parties years ago

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Place Mats and matching Napkins - from Gottschalk's (a local department store long out of business)
Dinnerware - "Forget Me Not" by Myott from the Discovery Shop (the Cancer Society's thrift store) and Replacements
Glassware - "Esprit" by Princess House from house parties years ago
Flatware - "April" by Rogers & Son from eBay
Crystal Napkin Rings - from our Mother
Centerpiece China - "Edme" by Wedgwood from eBay, Replacements, gifts
Blue Candles - from the Ferndale Emporium (a local gift and kitchen boutique)

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)  

Valentine's Day Tablescape

Pat didn't want to set the typical "red and white hearts" type of Valentine's Day table this year - so she came up with a slight twist.....pink and white.

Pat mixed "White" and newer "Rose" (1986-2005) Fiesta(ware) for this Brunch table 

Each of the ladies got a gift heart filled with chocolate as a favor

Flatware is satin finish "Vault" by Gourmet Settings

The accent plate is a milk glass heart by Westmoreland Glass Company

To add more pink, Pat layered two napkins

Glassware is from Pier 1 several years ago

Since this is a Brunch tablescape, Pat used the Fiesta(ware) coffee pot to serve hot chocolate - and it doubles as a centerpiece

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Dinnerware - "Rose" and "White" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Macy's, Replacements.com, eBay and Kohl's
White Milk Glass Heart Plate - by Westmoreland Glass from eBay
Flatware - "Vault" by Gourmet Settings from Bed, Bath, and Beyond several years ago
Glassware - from Pier 1 four or five years ago
Pink Napkins - Handmade by Pat to match the dinnerware
Pink Candles - from the Ferndale Emporium (a local kitchen and gift store)
Candle Holders - from Art & Old Things (a local antique store)
Heart Gift Boxes - from the Dollar Tree 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/  
"The Scoop Link  Party" at Stone Gable: (Here)