Tax Time Tablescape

Even though the tax filing deadline has been extended due to the Coronavirus, Pat wanted to set a table to acknowledge Uncle Sam's annual mission to shed us of our money (like I told you before, she has a wicked sense of humor....) This year, she used place mats made from IRS tax forms and decoupage and then clear dinnerware. It made for a fun table!

Flatware is Black "Decision" Primastone by Noritake

The dinnerware is "Milano" by Pasabahce

The glassware was from Pier 1 years ago

A close-up of the place mat

Pat used "money bandanas" from Michael's as napkins

We bought several money bags from eBay years ago when I retired. Pat set my retirement dinner table with the theme "Living Off the Public Dole" -  am I the only one with a sister like that???

One last look from the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Tax Forms Place Mats - Handmade from heavy cardstock grade sheet of paper, tax forms, and lots of decoupage
Dinnerware - "Milano" by Pasabahce from Tuesday Morning several years ago
Bread and Butter Plate - "Black" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
Flatware - "Decision" Primastone (1973-1977) by Noritake from eBay and Replacements.com
Glassware - from Pier 1 years ago
Money Bag - from eBay
Candle Holders - from our Depression Glass collection
Napkins - from Michael's several years ago

This week, we will be joining "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/ 

Easter Is On the Way Tablescape

Here in California, the Governor has mandated "stay at home" rules for the entire State as of this week. Residents of Humboldt County have been very diligent to follow that directive. So, here I sit in front of the computer, in a house that sits on one of the busiest streets in town (normally), two blocks from the once noisy High School (of over 2000 students), a grammar school - this one a private church school - on the next block, three other churches within two blocks, an apartment building complex across the street, and not a soul in sight. Maybe a car goes by every four or five minutes - maybe....And it is quiet. Very quiet.....Eerie.....

Anyway, back to tablescaping. This week, Pat's daughter came up with the place setting (while she was here a few weeks ago.) It is bright and cheerful which is what we need now.

Flatware is "Laila" by Cambridge - we found it at Costco a few years ago

The cute Bunny accent plate was from Pier 1 a couple years ago

The dinner plate is retired "Tangerine" Fiesta(ware [2003-2018]

We found the textured glassware at Pier 1 years ago

One last look

Where it came from:
White Place Mats - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond two years ago
Charger - "Royal Blue" Color Spectrum by Mikasa from eBay and Replacements.com
Dinner Plate - "Tangerine" Fiesta(ware) [2003-2018] by Homer Laughlin from Kohl's four or five years ago
Bread and Butter Plate - "Tangerine" Fiesta(ware) [2003-2018] by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
Bunny Accent Plate - from Pier 1 two years ago
Flatware - "Laila" by Cambridge from Costco three or four years ago
Glassware - from Pier 1 many years ago
Large White Rabbits - from TJMaxx this year
Bunny and Carrot Salt/Pepper Shakers - from Pier 1 three or four years ago

This week, we will be joining "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/ 

Fun Easter Tablescape

Pat set this week's table with the help of her daughter. Together, they came up with a fun and colorful Easter table.

Flatware is "Primary" by Noritake

Pat's favorite - simple glassware from the Dollar Tree

We found the glass candle holder container at Pier 1 - on the 90% off shelf a few years ago

One last look

Where it came from:
Easter Place Mats - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond last year
Dinnerware - "Rose" and "White" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com and eBay
Egg Accent Plates - from Pier 1 three or four years ago
Glassware - from the Dollar Tree years ago (but still available)
Flatware - "Primary" Primatstone by Noritake from Replacements.com and eBay
Whimsical Bunnies - from Tuesday Morning four years ago
Glass Candle Holder - from Pier 1 two years ago

his week, we will be joining "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/ 

Bordallo Cabbage St. Patrick's Day Tablescape

Pat had company this week as she set the table - our cousin Trev was here, and as some of you already know, he has the same dish addiction as many of the other members of our family do. Since one of his favorite sets of dinnerware is Bordallo Pinheiro "Cabbage,"  Pat and he decided to set the table featuring it.

Some people are bothered by the "natural" coloration of the flatware - no two pieces are the same color - but I like it

This is the dinner plate

Pat and Trev used two chargers  for the place setting

Not a fan favorite for Pat but the "distressed" charger from Pier 1 looks great with "Cabbage" dinnerware

The glassware is "Espresso" by Lenox 

One last look from the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Wicker Place Mats - from Pier 1 several years ago
White Wooden Charger - also from Pier 1 about three or four years ago
Dinnerware - "Cabbage" by Bordallo Pinheiro from TJMaxx, Ross, eBay, Marshall's, and Replacements.com
Flatware - "Colonial Copper" from Horchow four or five years ago
Glassware - "Espresso" by Lenox a gift from Pat's daughter

This week, we will be joining "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/