We've always been a close-knit, like-minded family except where politics are concerned. We are all very strong believers in the power of the vote - however, politically, we are a mix of Democrats, Republicans, Green Party, and Peace & Freedom. Throw in a Libertarian and an American Independent Party member or two, and you have a truly mixed bag of political ideologies. It does make for a "lively" discussion at the dinner table when we get together during election time if someone inadvertently brings up a "hot" topic.
Since the Primary Election here in California is June 7th, Pat decided to set the table this week to "bring us all together" without mentioning anything about voting. You'll see how she used red and blue colors (the majority of the family are members of these parties) and only made the party distinction by use of the napkin. It was a fun and quite unique table to set.
Where it came from:
Red and Blue Square Place Mats - from Bed, Bath and Beyond years ago
Charger - Royal Blue "Color Spectrum" by Mikasa from eBay and Replacements, Ltd.com
Dinner Plate - Red "Fun Factory" by Waechtersbach from Tuesday Morning, eBay, and Replacements, Ltd.com
Accent Plate - "Stars & Stripes" by Pfaltzgraff mail order from their web site
Bread and Butter Plate - Vintage "Cobalt" Blue Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.Ltd.com
Flatware - "Image" by Spode from Tuesday Morning several years ago
Glassware - from the Dollar Tree (currently available)
Napkins - Handmade by Pat
Napkin Rings - from our Mother who purchased them from Gottschalks (a local Department store long out of business)
Flags - from Michael's
This week, we will be joining "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch: http://betweennapsontheporch.net/
I love those Stars and Stripes plates, and your table is wonderful.
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