Getting Ready for St. Patrick's Day Tablescape

With St. Patrick's Day just two weeks away, Pat set this week's tablescape to pay tribute the Irish saint just like millions of people around the world.

Sorry the color is "off" a little - we had a brief respite in the downpour and during the lull, the sun came out for literally one minute - I grabbed the camera.

The Irish Soda bread was make by Pat in the traditional way - a cross was cut on top to "let the fairies out"

The centerpiece consists of various root vegetables common in Ireland and definitely part of time-honored a "corned beef and cabbage" meal.

The gorgeous footed bread boards were hand-crafted by one of Pat's exercise coaches. Absolutely beautiful and amazing especially since he is legally blind. It is unbelievable what people can do when they challenge themselves.

Where it came from:

Burlap Place Mats - from Tuesday Morning several years ago

Dinnerware - "Cabbage" by Bordallo Pinheira from various places (Ross, TJMaxx, eBay, Replacements,Ltd., Tuesday Morning)

Glass Tumbler - "Our Table" from Bed, Bath and Beyond

Beer Mugs - from the Dollar Tree (always available)

Flatware - Pattern unknown from our Mother's everyday collection

Napkins - from Linentablecloth.com

Cabbage Napkin Rings and Centerpiece Wooden Bowl - from Pier 1 five or six years ago

Wooden Candle Holders and Tapers - from Michael's

We will be joining Susan for "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch this Thursday: http://betweennapsontheporch.net/ 

Sunny Bright Tablescape

This week's table is in complete contrast to the weather outside - the wind is blowing, the rain is pouring down, and it is dark and gloomy. So a bright cheerful tablescape is just what we needed.

Where it came from:

White Place Mats - from Tuesday Morning several years ago

Yellow Charger - Sun Yellow "Color Spectrum" by Mikasa from Replacements,Ltd.

Dinnerware - "Sunny Branch" from Pier 1 eleven or twelve years ago

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

Yellow Coup Soup Bowl - "Fun Factory" by Waechtersbach from Replacements,Ltd. and eBay

Flatware - "Butterfly" by Godinger from Horchow several years ago

Yellow Napkins - from Linentablecloth.com

Butterfly Napkin Rings - from Pier 1 years ago

Glassware - from the Dollar Tree (always available)

We will be joining Susan for "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch this Thursday: http://betweennapsontheporch.net/ 

Decided to add a little "bling" to the couch for this week.....

Royal Doulton Brienne Luncheon Tablescape

I ;have always said that inspiration for a tablescape comes from some of the oddest places. This week's tablescape (and possibly several more) came from a mixed bush of small flowers purchased at Michael's years ago that Pat found laying off to the side in the garage. She loved the pastel colors and thought we might have some dinnerware in similar or coordinating colors. Hence this week's place setting:

Where it came from:

Lace Place Mats - from a local departments store long out of business

Apricot Colored Chargers - inexpensive lacquer chargers painted to match dinnerware and napkins

Dinnerware - "Brienne" by Royal Doulton (1984-1988) from eBay

Flatware - "April" by Wm Rogers & Son from Pat's collection

Glassware - Blue Opaline by Portieux Vallerystal (a gift from our very dear dish addicted Cousin)

Shell Flower Napkin Rings - from a local antique store years and years ago

Apricot Napkins - From Tuesday Morning years ago

Blue Candles - bought six or seven boxes years ago from Tuesday Morning just before they closed

Pre-made Centerpiece - purchased from Costco years ago

We will be joining Susan for "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch this Thursday: http://betweennapsontheporch.net/ 

The inspiration.....

Spode Lavender Delamere Bouquet Tablescape

This week's table features a lavender floral pattern called "Delamere Bouquet" produced by Spode from 2014 through 2016. It was manufactured in several colors - most have been discontinued. Pat blended lavender with various shades of purple to created the tablescape.

Where it came from:

Place Mats and Matching Napkins - Noritake "Plum" Colorwave from Bed, Bath and Beyond four or five years ago

Silver Chargers - from Costco years ago

Small Charger Plate - "Mulberry" Fiesta(ware) Chop Plate by Homer Laughlin from Replacements,Ltd.

Dinnerware - "Delamere Bouquet" by Spode from eBay

Flatware - "Queensgate" by J.A. Henckels from Costco several years ago

Glassware - from the Dollar Tree (always available)

Pearl Napkin Rings - from Pier 1 eleven or twelve years ago

Vintage Candle Holders - by Abingdon Pottery from our collection

Milk Glass Stemmed Bowl - from Art & Old Things (a local antique store now out of business)

We will be joining Susan for "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch this Thursday: http://betweennapsontheporch.net/