Noritake Momentum Springtime Tablescape

For this week's table, Pat mixed ultra modern-styled Noritake "Momentum" dinnerware with pink  Depression glass "American Sweetheart" (1930-1936) by MacBeth-Evans Glass Company. 

The table is set in various tones of pink and gray

Flatware is satin finish "Kyoto Frost" by Holister

Pat often uses sherbets for serving shrimp cocktails or appetizers before a meal 

We used this charger last week but it worked well with this week's dinnerware, too.

I love it when Pat uses this once very popular glassware set - "Esprit" by Princess House. I remember how many "crystal parties" I attended to get a complete set of them....

Since we used cups and saucers on the table, Pat set out two different sets of Depression Glass sugar and creamers

The centerpiece consists of four vases (actually "Lady Diamond" highball/tumblers by Cristal D'Arques) with pink silk roses. People always ask about why we use silk flowers so much - sadly, with another year of predicted drought following several years of record breaking dryness in the past, flowers in the yard are becoming a rarity....silk flowers do not need water to be beautiful.

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:

Dark Gray Place Mats and matching napkins - from Tuesday Morning two or three years ago

Charger - Rose "Color Spectrum" (1992-1993) by Mikasa from eBay and Replacements.com

Dinnerware - "Momentum" by Noritake (1991-1999) from eBay and Replacements.com

Sherbet and Liner - "American Sweetheart" by MacBeth-Evans (1930-1936) from whereever we can find it (eBay, Replacements.com, antique stores, yard sales, etc.)

Flatware - "Kyoto Frost" by Holister from Wayfair five years ago

Glassware - "Esprit" by Princess House many, many years ago

Flower Vases - "Lady Diamond" Highball/tumbler glass by Cristal D'Arques from Ross nine or ten years ago

Silk Roses - from Michael's last year

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

Springtime Mother's Day Table

This week's table doubles as a Springtime tablescape and a table to celebrate Mother's Day. Pat used Royal Doulton's everyday "Brienne" and paired it with Cristal D'Arques-Durand's pink "Rosaline" goblets. With the help of the gorgeous gift of "Grand Colonial" sterling silverware that was given to me by my also "dish addicted" cousin Trev, the table is sweet, simple and just right for Mother's Day. 

Nothing fancy or ornate - just uncomplicated and simple

The "Grand Colonial" flatware has a "clean" design that mixes perfect with the place setting

The charger is Rose "Color Spectrum" by Mikasa

Pat used all three sizes of goblets that we own for the table

Pat used a simple arrangement of greenery for the centerpiece

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:

White Place Mats - "Calvin Klein Home" from Tuesday Morning five or six years ago

Charger - Rose "Color Spectrum" [1992-1993] by Mikasa from eBay and Replacements.com

Dinnerware - "Brienne" [1984-1988] by Royal Doulton from eBay

Glassware - "Rosaline" by Cristal D'Arques-Durand from eBay and Replacements.com

Flatware - "Grand Colonial" sterling silver by Wallace a very generous gift from our Cousin

Swirl Candle Holders - part of our Depression glass collection

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

Sandpiper Tablescape

 This week's table makes me appreciate that I live in a coastal town with access to miles of striking sandy shores and beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. We have many secluded beaches with ancient Redwood trees growing to the shoreline. It's a gorgeous site to experience. 

Flatware is "Antigua Frost" stainless by Towle

The first charger is a "Lapis" Fiesta(ware) Chop Plate by Homer Laughlin

The "rope" stainless steel chargers are from Pier 1

Glassware is "Espresso Brown" by Lenox

Pat found this really neat material at JoAnn's a few years ago and thought it would make great nautical and western napkins.  Here she used two napkins (the other one is matching tan) held together by a "rope" style napkin ring.

The centerpiece is a large boat-shaped salad bowl from Pier 1 filled with netting and shells

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:

"Rope" Charger - from Pier 1 four or five years ago

Charger - "Lapis" Fiesta(ware) Chop Plate by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com

Dinnerware - "Sandpiper" Earthenware from Pier 1 several years ago

Flatware - "Antigua Frost" by Towle from Tuesday Morning years ago

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

Glassware - "Espresso" by Lenox as a gift from Pat's daughter

Rope Napkins - handmade by Pat

Tan Napkins - from Pier 1 two years ago

Napkin Rings - from Michael's several years ago

Centerpiece Boat and Distressed Candle Holders - from Pier 1 four years ago

Shells and Net - from Michael's (always available)

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

Finally Using the Charger Tablescape

Pat and I have owned a set of lovely Bernardaud "Granite Green" chargers for years and have never used them. Well, the chance is finally here this week. 

Flatware is one of our favorites - "Bzyantine" by Yamazaki

The accent plate is "Eliza Teal" by 222 Fifth

Another favorite - the dinner plate is "Racine" by Hutschenreuther

Ahhh! Finally. I love these chargers - "Granite Green" by Bernardaud

The greenish/teal colored goblets are from Pier 1 two years ago

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:

White Place Mats - "Calvin Klein Home" from Tuesday Morning five or six years ago

Charger - "Granite Green" by Bernardaud (1991-2003)

White Dinner Plate - "Racine" by Hutschenreuther from eBay and Replacements.com

Accent Plate - "Eliza Teal" by 222 Fifth from Ross five or six years ago

Glassware - "Meadow" Green from Pier 1 two years ago

Flatware - "Byzantine" by Yamazaki from Horchow five years ago

Napkin Rings - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond several years ago

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