Remembering Our Cousin Tablescape

I have often mentioned our "dish-addicted" Cousin Trev on this blog. He, too, had dozens and dozens of sets of dinnerware, flatware (mostly sterling silver), and countless patterns of gorgeous crystal goblets. He treasured every piece. He relished in the idea of using his "stuff" daily taking delight to set a table for even the simplest meal. Sadly, he passed away this week after s lengthy battle with cancer. Pat wanted to set a table to remember him and celebrate his life.

Although Trev had the "real stuff" (Meissen "Blue Onion") we used Blue Danube. He had collected his dinnerware for years and had a tremendous collection

Flatware is stainless steel "Musee" by Reed and Barton

"Napkin rings are like the jewelry for the table" - one of Trev's favorite quotes. These are from Pier 1.

Trev liked to use French Portieux light blue goblets (which he had generously given me a set) but Pat vetoed the extreme color contrast

Where it came from:

White Place Mats - By Calvin Klein from Tuesday Morning years ago

Blue Glass Chargers - "Rondo Sapphire" by Bormioli Rocco from Ross years ago

Dinnerware and assorted pieces - "Blue Danube" manufacturer unknown from a local Department store long out of business

Flatware - "Musee" by Reed and Barton from Horchow six or seven years ago

Water Glass - Pattern unknown but from Pier 1 years ago

Wine Glass - "Premiere Cobalt" by Libby years ago but widely available

Blue Napkins - from Linentablecloth.com

Napkin Rings - from Pier 1 years ago

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

Spring Yellow and Gray Table

Pat pulled out one of Fitz & Floyd's prettiest accent plates to use on this week's tablescape. "Daisies" is no longer produced but we managed to find eight (we originally had nine but several earthquakes later, that number diminished to just four.) Here's what she came up with:

Where it came from:

Windowpane Place Mats - by Simply Essential from Bed, Bath and Beyond four or five years ago

Gray Charger - Inexpensive plastic chargers from the Dollar Tree spray painted to match the place mat

Dinner Plate and Matching Bread and Butter Plates - "Sunflower" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Kohl's, Macy's and Replacements,Ltd.

Gray Luncheon Plate - Matte finished stoneware from Pier 1 years ago

Accent Plates - "Daisies" by Fitz & Floyd from eBay, Replacements,Ltd. and Etsy

Flatware -  "Vault" by Gourmet Settings from Costco years ago

Glassware - "Bubbles" by Pier 1 years ago

Gray Napkins - From Linentablecloth.com (available now)

Light Gray Candles - from the Ferndale Mercantile Store (a local gift, gadget, and kitchenware store)

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

One Final Easter Bunny Table

Easter is almost here so this is our last Easter table of the season. This week's tablescape is simple, sweet and cute.

Where it came from:

Place Mats - From Kohl's several years ago

Mocha Charger - Inexpensive plastic thrifted chargers spray painted to co-ordinate with accent plates

Yellow Chargers - "Cremax Bordette" Sandwich Plate by MacBeth Evans Glass from Art & Old Things (a local antique store) years ago

Dinner Plate and Matching Bread/Butter Plate - "Periwinkle" Fiesta(ware) [1989-2006] by Homer Laughlin from eBay and Replacements,Ltd.

Accent Plates - "Easter Bunny" from Pier 1 several years ago

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

Glassware - "Fedora" by Spiegelau from Replacements,Ltd.

Vintage Vase and Candle Holders - by Abingdon Pottery from eBay

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

"Hop Town" Bunnies Tablescape

Pat wanted another fun Easter table this week so she chose Pier 1's "Hop Town" Bunnies accent plates for her inspiration.

Flatware is "Primary" by Noritake

The charger is actually a Fiesta(ware) chop plate - color is "Meadow" introduced in 2019 and still produced 

A matching inexpensive margarita glass from the Dollar Tree does double duty - here it holds Easter candy and add more color to the table

Where it came from:

Burlap Place Mats - from Tuesday Morning five or six years ago

Assorted Dinnerware - "Rose" and "Meadow" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Macy's and Replacements,Ltd.

Accent Plates - "Hop Town" Bunnies from Pier 1 five years ago

Glassware - from the Dollar Tree

Flatware - "Primary" by Noritake from eBay and Replacements,Ltd.

Napkins - from Linentablecloth.com

Bunny Napkin Rings - from Kohl's years ago

Sisal Bunnies - from TJMaxx two or three years ago

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