Black and White Checked Christmas Tablescape

Pat selected another fun Santa from our collection for this week's tablescape and ran with the theme of black and white checked. She used a mixture of Fiesta(ware), "Home" collection dinnerware from Target, and chargers by Bernardaud.

The black and white checkered tablecloth from Linentablecloth.com was only $9.99 (still is) so we had to have it since it matched Santa's coat

Stainless steel flatware is "All In Good Taste" from Kate Spade

The simple soup bowl and matching mug are from Target years ago.

Pat used White, Black, and Sage Fiesta(ware)

The coup-style charger is by Bernardaud

One last look from the other end of the table

Where it came from:

Plaid/Checked Tablecloth - from Linentablecloth.com

White Charger - "Douce" by Bernardaud from Tuesday Morning several years ago

Dinnerware - all Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin (Black, White, and Sage) from Macy's, Kohl's and Replacements.com

Soup Bowl and Matching Mug - "Home" from Target many years ago

Glassware - from the Dollar Tree (always available)

Flatware - "All In Good Taste" by Kate Spade from Wayfair five years ago

Santa Claus - from our collection

Christmas Tree - from our local Ace Hardware Store two years ago

Candles, Candle Holders, and Snow - from Michael's

Pine Cones - from Pat's neighborhood

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

Ready For Christmas Tablescape

I am so very ready for Christmas and all that it brings - joy, family gatherings, good food, happy times. All of us need these things this year. So, it is no surprise that we start with our first Christmas tablescape of the year. Pat selected a rustic Santa with burlap in tones of white and gray as the inspiration for the table. 

Here is a fun, casual table to use any day in December

Flatware is oversized "Vintage Countryside" by Ricci

The double beige and gray napkins are held by a wreath of berries

The beige salad plate is "Spice Route Salt" from Pier One

The gray dinner plate is also from Pier One

One of Pat's favorite chargers - "Faience Gray" by Christofle

The short, "stocky" size of the goblet matches Santa

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:

Burlap Place Mats - from Tuesday Morning six years ago

Charger - "Faience Gray" by Christofle from eBay

Dinner Plate - from Pier One three or four years ago

Salad Plate - "Spice Route Salt" from Pier One two or three years ago

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

Flatware - "Vintage Countryside" by Ricci from Tuesday Morning four years ago

Glassware - Unknown manufacturer purchased at the Ferndale Emporium (a local kitchen and gift shop) several years ago

Napkin Rings - from Michael's five or six years ago

Beige Hand-Stitched Napkins - from Pier One two years ago

Gray Napkin - Handmade by Pat to match the dinner plate

Santa - from our collection

Lanterns - from Michael's years ago

Greenery, Ornaments, Berries and Tree - also from Michael's years ago

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

Thanksgiving Tablescape

Thanksgiving will soon be here and it is time to think about how we are going to set the table. Yes, I admit, most people think about what they are going to serve but for us, it is so much more fun to think about how the table will look when the food is presented. 

For this week's table, Pat used Lenox "Heritage Glen" [1995-1998] - it definitely gives off an Autumn vibe with its fruit bouquets around the rim. She paired it with a fruit/vegetable centerpiece arrangement and a pineapple in the center. (In colonial times, the pineapple in the center of the table symbolized hospitality and a warm welcome to guests. It was served as dessert in the more affluent households. Less prosperous households just rented the much sought after fruit for the evening.)

Pat tried two different colors of place mats - finally settling on this blue tone instead of a green one.

Glossy stainless steel flatware is "Cameo Gold" by Mikasa. Although the picture does not show it well, it has a gorgeous gold rope edge.

The charger is "Mansfield" by Lenox (we "borrowed" them from Pat's daughter years ago.....)

Glassware is from Pier 1

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:

Place Mats - from Pier 1 four or five years ago

Charger - "Mansfield" by Lenox "borrowed" from Pat's daughter several years ago

Dinnerware - "Heritage Glen" by Lenox from eBay and Replacements.com

Flatware - "Cameo Gold" by Mikasa from Horchow

Glassware - from Pier 1 several years ago

Napkin Ring - from Bed, Bath and Beyond many years ago

Ivory Colored Napkins - Handmade by Pat to match the charger

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

Autumn Tablescape in Brown

Staying clear of the quintessential oranges and rust colors of Autumn, Pat set this week's table in brown tones. And for a change, she set it for just six people instead of our typical eight place settings.

Once again, Pat used two place mats to add interest and additional color to the place setting

Flatware is "Vintage Countryside" by Ricci

The accent/salad plate is "Village Harvest" from Pier 1 - oh, I do so miss our local Pier 1.......

The dinner plate is "Chocolate" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin. The napkin is wrapped around the charger.

Pat used two chargers: a "Black" Fiesta(ware) chop plate and a metal fluted charger from Pier 1

Glassware is "Clarion Brown" by Lenox

Pat used an assortment of Autumn "fillers" to make an arrangement for the centerpiece

One last look

Where it came from:

Brown Place Mats - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond years ago

Brown Plaid Place Mats - from Target two or three years ago

Metal Charger - from Pier 1 two years ago

Black Charger - Black Fiesta(ware) [1986-2014] Chop Plate by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com

Brown Dinner Plate, Mug and Matching Bread and Butter Plate - "Chocolate" Fiesta(ware) [2008-2012] by Homer Laughlin from Macy's and Replacments.com

Accent Plates - "Harvest Village" from Pier 1 three years ago

Flatware - "Vintage Countryside" by Ricci from Tuesday Morning four years ago

Glassware - "Clarion Brown" by Lenox from Walsh's (a local wedding and gift store long out of business) 45 years ago

Wooden Candle Holders, Candles, and Assorted Arrangement Stock - from Michael's

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