Noritake Thurston Tablescape

Choosing to set a slightly formal table this week, Pat used Noritake "Thurston" for the dinnerware and paired it with Hampton Forge Argent 's "Sophia" flatware in dark green.

Flatware is casual "Sophia" by Argent - even though it has inexpensive plastic handles, the flatware feels "heavier"

Typical of Pat, each place setting has two chargers - this one is a "Sage" Fiesta(ware) chop plate

I bought these heavy gold leaf chargers at Costco years ago

One of my favorite patterns - "Fedora" by Spiegelau

The easy, "pre-arranged" centerpiece is from Michael's (purchased years ago) - Pat found it on a shelf in a storage room above my garage and decided it was perfect for this week's table. Then she matched the color scheme by using sage colored tapers.

One last look

Where it came from:
Gold Leaf Chargers - from Costco years ago
Sage Chargers - "Sage" Fiesta(ware) Chop Plate by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
Dinnerware - "Thurston" by Noritake from a local thrift store that supports animal rescues
Flatware - "Sophia" by Hampton Forge Argent from Tuesday Morning several years ago
Glassware - "Fedora" by Spiegelau from Replacements.com
Sage Napkins - from Tuesday Morning four or five years ago
Napkin Rings - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond several years ago
Pre-made Centerpiece - from Michael's many years ago

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

Bird Watching Tablescape

Pat wanted to set a fun table this week - what with record breaking high temperatures, warnings of possible rolling power outages at any time, alarmingly high increase in the number of Covid-19 cases, and not much going on outside of the house (except several small recurring earthquakes every couple of days) - it seemed like a great idea.....

Flatware is rustic "Montana" by Gourmet Settings

Pat used two napkins - gold and chocolate brown - to add interest

Dinnerware is the charming "Field Notes" from Pier 1 a few years ago

Glassware is "Espresso" by Lenox

Pat cut stems from her Harry Louder Walking Stick (Corylus avellana Contorta) for the centerpiece

Of course, a pair of binoculars and a camera are a must for table decorations

From the other end of the table

 Where it came from:
Wooden Chargers - from Pier 1 four or five years ago
Dinnerware - "Field Notes" from Pier 1 three years ago
Bread and Butter Plate - "Brown" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
Flatware - "Montana" by Gourmet Settings from Bed, Bath, and Beyond several years ago
Glassware - "Espresso" by Lenox gifted from Pat's daughter
Napkins - Handmade by Pat
Napkin Rings - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond four or five years ago

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

Crayon Tablescape

 With a large outbreak locally this last week in our community of Covid-19, Pat wanted to set a fun table to "lighten the mood" a bit and help boost morale. She got out her sewing machine and extra material and set to work. Here is what she came up with:

Colorful and fun is how to describe this table - and while it won"t be used, it was fun to set and spend some time with Pat

Flatware is "Queensgate" by J. A. Henckels

Pat started with a shiny apple

A Fiesta(ware) "Lemongrass" Fruit/Sauce bowl held the apple

The other Fiesta(ware) colors used on the table are "Scarlett," "Daffodil," and Peacock. The Bread and Butter plate is "Mulberry,"

The charger is from the Maryland China Company (mail order)

Glassware is "Picardy" from Pier 1 several years ago

Yes, matching masks - you know Pat's sense of humor and it's very "pandemically correct" - makes a great Dinner favor for guests.

The centerpiece is a large bowl of Crayola crayons

Always attention to detail, Pat used coordinated-color candles in crayon lined candle holders

One last look from the other end of the table

Where it came from:

Red Place Mats - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond several years ago

Chargers - from the Maryland China Company several years ago but still available

Dinnerware - Assorted Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Macy's, Kohl's, and Replacements.com

Flatware - "Queensgate" by J. A. Henckels from Costco two or three years ago

Glassware - "Picardy" from Pier 1 several years ago

Napkins and Matching masks - Handmade by Pat

Centerpiece Bowl - from Art & Old Things (a local antique store)

Colorful Candles - from Ross Dress For Less five or six years ago

Candle Holders - Handmade using hot glue, crayons, and a clean empty cat food can

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