Dreaming of a Family Christmas Tablescape

 There is nothing that I would like more than to have a family Christmas dinner this year - but time will tell if that is possible with a huge spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in our county this week. It might be another "hunker down" holiday if things do not get better.....

Nevertheless, Pat decided to set a Christmas table - one that is fun and practical. She used her everyday Christmas set of dinnerware - 222 Fifth's "Night Before Christmas" (that I have been storing) - as her inspiration for the color theme.

Yes, I have two Christmas trees (actually three if you count the one in the family room) already decorated for the season - I like them up early and then I take them down the day after Christmas.

The table is set in traditional red and green colors

"Night Before Christmas" is such a fun pattern to use

Flatware is "Cameo Burgundy" by Cambridge. We found it on sale at Pier 1 years ago

The stand-alone dinner plate can be used as a neat background plate for many different Christmas accent/salad plates that we own

This charger is Hunter Green "Color Spectrum" by Mikasa

This extra larger charger is "Fun Factory" by Waechtersbach - it's almost 14" across

Pat used her favorite extra larger glassware - from the Dollar Tree

The napkin rings were our Mother's - it's always special to have something on the table that was hers

The simple centerpiece consists of Santa, of course, and a tree with gifts

Yes, Pat made cotton masks for everyone - triple layered and lined (and washable)

One last look from the other end of the table

Where it came from:

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

Red Charger Plate - "Fun Factory" by Waechtersbach from Replacements.com

Green Charger - Hunter Green "Color Spectrum" by Mikasa from eBay and Replacements.com

Dinnerware - "Night Before Christmas" by 222 Fifth from Replacements.com

Bread and Butter Plate - "Scarlett" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com

Flatware - "Cameo Burgundy" by Cambridge from Pier 1 several years ago

Glassware - from the Dollar Tree years ago (currently available)

Santa Napkin Rings - from our Mother's collection

Glass Candle Holders - from TJMaxx two or three years ago

Small Christmas Tree and Garland - from Michael's several years ago

Santa - from our collection

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

Thanksgiving Day Tablescape

The inspiration for this week's table came from the once popular dinnerware "Autumn Monarch" by Johnson Brothers. It's a discontinued pattern with a scalloped fruit lined border and a turkey in the center. Even though we will not be having a family get-together this year (and we may soon not be doing tablescapes since our County has moved to the second highest COVID restriction tier,)  Pat wanted to set a table that was family friendly and might have been used. 

Pat started with a plaid tablecloth

Flatware is Italian-made "Roma" by Domus Design

The "Chocolate" Fiesta(ware) luncheon plate was added for extra color

Glassware is brown "Woodland" by Fostoria

The double napkin is held by a wire pumpkin in brown, tan and amber

Pat arranged wooden pumpkins for a simple centerpiece

One last look from the other end of the table

Where it came from:

Plaid Tablecloth - from Tuesday Morning a few years ago

Charger - from Pier 1 several years ago

Dinnerware - "Autumn Monarch" by Johnson Brothers from Replacements.com

Luncheon Plate and matching Bread and Butter Plate - "Chocolate" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com

Napkin Rings - from Pier 1 years ago

Flatware - "Roma" Brown by Domus Design from Horchow a three or four years ago

Glassware - "Woodland" Brown by Fostoria from Pat's collection

Centerpiece Wooden Pumpkins - from Pier 1 three years ago

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

Autumn Tablescape

Autumn is upon us and the weather is turning cold. Pat always sets a table this time of year using her "Mallard Quintessential Game" dinnerware by Queen's - many in  her husband's family are avid duck hunters (much to my vegetarian heart's chagrin) and enjoy using these dishes for shared family meals. Since I store them at my house, and Covid-19 is preventing family gatherings, Pat decided to use them for this week's tablescape. 

Napkins are placed under the setting so that the dinnerware shows up

Pat used two chargers - the extra larger wicker ones came from Costco years ago

Flatware is "Vault" by Gourmet Settings

The first charger is a "Sage" Fiesta(ware) chop plate

I can't believe how well these chargers have held up - they were really inexpensive

Glassware is "Lawrence" in olive green from Pier 1. They carried the same pattern in amber, also.

Pat used Fall greenery and picks for the centerpiece.

One last look from the other end of the table

Where it came from:

Wicker Chargers - from Costco years ago

Charger and Matching Bread/Butter Plate - "Sage" Fiesta(ware) Chop Plate by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com

Dinnerware - "Quintessential Game" by Queen's from Tuesday Morning several years ago

Flatware - "Vault" by Gourmet Settings from Bed, Bath, and Beyond

Glassware - "Lawrence" from Pier 1 seven years ago

Mocha Colored Luncheon Napkins - from TJMaxx two or three years ago

Olive Green Glass Candle Holders - from Pier 1 many years ago

Candles - from Michael's last year

Brown Vase - Inexpensive glass vase spray painted with glass adhesive spray paint

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

Veteran's Day Tablescape

 With elections behind us, it's time to look forward to November holidays and celebrations. Pat loves to set a patriotic table - so Veteran's Day is the perfect excuse to haul out the red, white and blue dinnerware ("Colonial" by Warren Kimble for Sakura) and set a happy table.

Purchased just before her passing in 1997, the dinnerware belonged to our Mother who also suffered from our "dish addiction" disease. Mom taught us well......

Just a simple centerpiece - three rustic red lanterns

Mom bought the napkin rings before she bought the dinnerware

The charger is "Royal Blue" Color Spectrum by Mikasa

Pat wanted a rustic looking flatware - she chose "Castello" stainless steel by Godinger 

One last look from the other end of the table

Where it came from:

Water Hyacinth Place Mats - from Tuesday Morning two years ago

Charger - "Royal Blue" Color Spectrum by Mikasa from Replacements.com and eBay

Dinnerware - from our Mother's collection

Flatware - "Castello" hammered flatware by Godinger from Costco years ago

Napkin Rings - also from our Mother

Stitched Off white Napkins - from Pier 1 last year

Bread and Butter Plate - Post 86 "Cobalt" Fiesta(ware) [newer] by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com

Glassware - "Picardy" from Pier 1 four years ago

Rustic Red Lanterns - from Pier 1 two or three years ago

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