Teal "Swirl" Depression Glass Tablescape

Since we have a nice collection of various patterns of Depression glass, we want to feature some in the next few weeks as we set the table for our blog. For the first table, Pat wanted to use "Ultra Marine Swirl" by the Jeannette Glass Company. 

I admit it - I did not iron the place mats.....but I want to show the inspiration teal color

The matching candle holders are also by Jeannette Glass Company

Where it came from:

Bright White and Floral Place Mats - from Amazon this year

Dinnerware - "Ultra Marine Swirl" Depression glass by Jeannette Glass Company from any antique store where we were, eBay, and Replacements,Ltd.

Glassware - White Opaline Milk glass by Portieux Vallerysthal

Flatware - Pattern Unknown by Hampton Silversmith from Tuesday Morning years ago

Teal and White Napkins - from Linentablecloth.com

Acrylic Teal Napkin Rings - from Art and Old Things (a local antique and gadget store) years ago

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

Bright Bold Last of Summer Bouquet

Fall is just around the corner and we wanted to set one last "splashy" table with lots of color. Our brother's granddaughter was here and she and Pat set this week's tablescape with that in mind.

This is a Lemongrass Fiesta(ware) "Bistro" luncheon plate by Homer Laughlin

The dinner plate is "Turquoise" Fiesta(ware) [introduced in 1986 and still active]

The unique candle holders are by Westmoreland Glass Company

Where it came from:

Bright Colorful Place Mats - from Tuesday Morning years ago

Orange Charger - Inexpensive plastic chargers from the Dollar Tree spray painted to coordinate with the place mats

Dinnerware- Assorted Fiesta(ware) [Turquoise, Lemongrass, and Poppy] from Replacements and Kohl's 

Flatware - by Cambridge from Ross years ago

Glass - from Pier 1 (pattern unknown) years ago

Napkins - from Linentablecloth.com 

Napkin Rings - handmade to coordinate with the charger

Assorted Candles  and Silk Flowers - from Michael's 

Candle Holders - "Lotus" by Westmoreland Glass Co. from eBay

White Centerpiece Bowl - "Home" from Target years ago

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

Gray and Black Tablescape

Pat decided to set this week's table in one of her favorite color combinations: gray and black. And to keep it simple, she just used greenery for the centerpiece. 

Flatware is "San Remo Black" from Horchow 

We found the black, gray and white accent plates at Pier 1

The glassware is "Midnight Black" by Arland Glass. I found it online from Target years ago.

Where it came from:

Woven Gray and Black Place Mats - from Tuesday Morning five or six years ago

Gray Charger - "Faience" Service Plate by Christofle from Replacements,Ltd. and eBay

Matte Gray Stoneware Coupe Dinner Plate - from Pier 1 several years ago

Black, Gray and White Ironstone Accent Plate - from Pier 1 seven or eight years ago

Bread and Butter Plate - "Pearl Gray" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Replacements,Ltd.

Flatware - "San Remo Black" by Hampton Forge from Horchow eight or nine years ago

Glassware - "Midnight Black" by Artland Glass Company from Target years and years ago

Gray Napkins - from Linentablecloth.com four or five years ago

Black Candle Holders - Depression Glass from our collection

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

Summer Floral Pastel Tablescape

This week's table is a sweet, floral design that features a unique place mat from Amazon this year. The dinnerware is various shades of pastel Fiesta(ware) highlighted with a bright pink napkin ring.

The place setting features "Sage," "Periwinkle," and "Sunflower"  Fiesta(ware)

Glassware is vintage "Esprit" from Princess House years ago

Flatware is Gibson's "Roseland Pink"

The place mat is actually two round mats overlapping to form a rectangle

We could not find fresh light colored, pastel flowers but Michael's had a sale on Spring silk ones

Where it came from:

Floral Place Mats - from Amazon this year

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

Flatware - "Roseland Pink" by Gibson from our collection

Glassware - "Esprit" by Princess House, years old, from our collection

Sage Green Napkin - from Tuesday Morning five or six years ago

Napkin Rings - Handmade from 1" PVC pipe and a silk flower hot glued one it

Assorted silk flowers - from Michael's this year

Candle Holders - "Lotus" by Westmoreland Glass Company from eBay several years ago

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