Beach Weather Finally! Tablescape

Memorial Day signals the unofficial beginning of Summer. and our weather is cooperating here along the coast of Northern California. Pat couldn't wait to set a beach themed tablescape to celebrate.

The dinnerware is melamine "Beach Scene" from Bed, Bath, and Beyond

Pat used two chargers - this one is a "Scarlett" Fiesta(ware) chop plate

The second charger is Mango wood from World Market

For a simple centerpiece, Pat filled a sailboat we purchased years ago from Pier 1 with assorted seashells

Where it came from:

Navy Blue Place Mats- from Bed, Bath and Beyond ten or eleven years ago

Mango Wood Chargers - from World Market ten years ago

Scarlett Chargers - Fiesta(ware) Chop Plate by Homer Laughlin from Replacements,Ltd.

Melamine Dinnerware - "Beach Scene" from Bed, Bath, and Beyond eight or nine years ago

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

Glassware - "Picardy" from Pier 1 several years ago

Striped Napkins - From Tuesday Morning five or six years ago

Flatware -"Antiqua Frost Shell" by Towle from Tuesday Morning years ago

Centerpiece Sailing Ship and Rope Ball - from Pier 1

Fish Net and Shells - from Michael's

Glass Candle Holders and Scented Candles - from TJMaxx

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

Memorial Day Tablescape 2025

Monday is Memorial Day - the day set aside to remember, honor and mourn those men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Pat set a simple table for a family gathering to look back on those family members who are gone.

Pat used two napkins for added color

The bright blue metal charger was from Pier 1 years ago

Flatware is "Pinch" by Mikasa

Large glassware is from the Dollar Tree

Where it came from:

Red and White Place Mats - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond years ago

Blue Metal Charger - from Pier 1 seven or eight years ago

Red Dinner Plate - "Fun Factory" by Waechsterbach from Replacements,Ltd.

White Salad Plate - by "Food Network" from Kohl's years ago

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

Glassware - from the Dollar Tree (always available)

Flatware - "Pinch" by Mikasa from Costco two years ago

Red Hemstitch Napkin and Stainless Steel Napkin Ring - from Pier 1 years ago

Red, White and Blue Paisley Print Napkin - Handmade by Pat

Vintage Crystal Candle Holder - by New Martinsville Glass Company from eBay

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

Late Mother's Day Luncheon Tablescape

Pat did manage to get a table together for Mother's Day this week even though it has been a truly hectic and wildly busy time. Sorry it's a little late.....Our Mother's name was "Rose" so Pat always likes to feature roses on the table. Here's what she came up with:

Pat picked my two favorite Fiesta(ware) colors to feature on the table: "Rose" and "Sea Mist". Sadly, neither color is still produced.

The place setting seemed a little "flat" to Pat so she "elevated" it by the napkin fold.

Flatware is "Butterfly"stainless steel by Godinger

Pat just used a simple pre-made flower arrangement for the centerpiece.

Where it came from:

Place Mats - "Hemlock" colored tablecloth/napkins fashioned into place mats from Linentablecloth.com

White Charger - from Maryland China Company (still available but purchased years ago)

Dinner Plate - "Sea Mish" Fiesta(ware) from eBay

Luncheon Plate, Bread and Butter Plate, Cup and Saucer, Salt/Pepper Shakers, Matching Bulb Candle Holders - "Rose" Fiesta(ware) [1986-2005] by Homer Laughlin from eBay, Replacements,Ltd., and local antique stores

Rose Dessert/Accent Plate - Rose Chintz Pink by Johnson Brothers [1930-2003] from Replacements,Lt.

Flatware - "Butterfly" stainless steel by Godinger from Horchow in 2019

White Goblets - by Portieux from eBay and our Cousin Trev 

Napkin - also from Linentablecloth.com

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

Family Breakfast Get-Together Tablescape

Boxed cold cereal continues to be one of the most popular Breakfast choices in the United States with nearly three billion boxes sold every year. Not just for kids, adults love the convenience and the variety. Hard to believe? Yeah, it's true. Some of the most popular cereals include: Cheerios, Frosted Flakes, Fruit Loops, Lucky Charms, and Frost Mini-Wheats. Nothing too healthy....Top with full-fat milk and added sugar and you have a heart attack or high cholesterol, or diabetes in the making. Shudder.

Cold cereal is so popular in our extended family that Pat and I had to buy two sets of "Vintage Kellogg" accent plates to set tables years ago. Still using them, Still loving them. (Full disclosure: I haven't eaten breakfast cereal since I was a kid. I am 75 now. Guess you could say it is not so popular with me but I love the plates.) Anyway, Pat set this week's table for a Breakfast get together:

Flatware is one of my favorites: "Decision" by Noritake

One of our first purchases at Pier 1 when they opened the store (seems like a very long time ago) in our area

Pat set up mugs for those who wanted coffee. She used a dinner plate and matching soup bowl ("Mulberry" by The Celler from Macy's 2009-2010) as a stand.

This red bowl is actually a "Fun Factory" footed bowl by Waechtersbach

Where it came from:

Plastic Weaved Place Mats - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond years ago

Yellow Dinner Plate and Matching Cereal Bowl - "Fun Factory" by Waechtersbach from Tuesday Morning and Replacements,Ltd.

Black Luncheon Plate and Matching Bread and Butter Plate - "Fiesta(ware)" by Homer Laughlin from Tuesday Morning and Replacements, Ltd.

Accent Plates - "Vintage Kellogg" from Ross more than 15 years ago 

Flatware - "Decision" Primastone by Noritake from eBay

Glassware - from Pier1 years ago (Pattern unknown)

Yellow Napkins - from Linentablecloth.com

Napkin Rings - from Pier 1 five or six years ago

Red Centerpiece (Holding Cups) - a gift from Pat years ago

Yellow Water Pitcher - a gift from our much missed Cousin Trev to match the dinnerware

Ceramic Milk Carton - from Ross years ago

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