"Not Quite A Summer Table" Scape

Everyone knows that I have none, zip, nada, abolutely no ability to design a tablescape or set a decent table. I usually am "allowed" to set out the flatware - safe, non-breakable and somewhat simple to do. What skill I do have is limited to the ability to spell (usually correctly) and construct a legible sentence (within reason.) So I am relegated (voluntarily, I must admit) to writing up the "spiel" and storing the supplies necessary to set a table for my share of the weekly blog. Pat and now, sometimes, our late brother's granddaughter come up with the theme and design and set the table.

But once in a while I do make a suggestion - like the last six or seven weeks....Let's do a bright, summery floral table with lots of color and gobs of flowers. Bright, light colors that suggest warm summer weather with lots of sun. Maya and Pat started out with a great choice - the accent plate is "Joie des Fleurs" by Fitz & Floyd. It turned into a beautiful, somewhat formal table in shades of cobalt blue, red and gold. Nice but not quite what I had in mind......

The luncheon plate is vintage "Cobalt Blue" Fiesta(ware). It was produced from 1956 to 1951.

The dinner plate is red "Fun Factory" by Waechtersbach.

The gold chargers are from Pier 1 several years ago

The blue stemware from the Dollar Tree is a staple in our tablescaping repertoire

Where it came from:

Cobalt Blue Place Mats - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond years ago

Gold Chargers - from Pier 1 eight or nine years ago

Red Dinner Plate - "Fun Factory" by Waechtersbach from Replacements,Ltd. and Tuesday Morning

Luncheon Plate - Vintage "Cobalt Blue" Fiesta(ware) [1936-1951] from Replacements,Ltd and eBay

Accent Plate - "Joie des Fleurs" by Fitz & Floyd from eBay and Replacements,Ltd.

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

Flatware - "Cameo Burgundy" by Cambridge from Pier 1 years ago

Glassware - from the Dollar Tree years ago

Gold and Red Napkin Rings - from Pier 1 many years ago

Gold Beaded Napkin Underlays - from eBay last year

Cobalt Blue Napkins - from Linentablecloth.com

Red Glass Candle Holders - from Ross several years ago

Large Red Hurricane Glass Centerpiece vase - from Pier 1 years ago

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