Summer Sizzle Orange and Blue Tablescape

This week's table is set with an updated, Summer hot look with a blend of blues and orange. Choice of the  dinnerware and accessories is a mix of bright Fiesta(ware) "Peacock," Pier 1 "San Marino," and Luminarc "Color Moods Melon."

Where it came from:

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

Orange Glass Charger Plate - "Color Moods Melon" by Luminarc (now Crystal d'Arques-Durand) from eBay and Replacements,Ltd.

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

Accent Plate - "San Marino" from Pier 1 several years ago

Flatware - "Cobalt Blue" Primastone by Noritake from eBay and Replacements,Ltd.

Glassware - by Portieux-Vallerysthal mostly gifted by our late Cousin years ago

Orange Napkins - Handmade by Pat

Napkin Rings - Unfinished wooden rings from Michael's hand-painted in color mix to match the glassware (I took a water glass to the paint store and they matched perfectly.)

Candle Holders - byAbingdon Pottery from our collection

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

Castleton Rose Summer Table

This week's table uses vintage "Castleton Rose" by Castleton China Company and purple accents. The multi-colored florals on the rim and center make it easy to change the look and color of the table.

Where it came from:

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

Dinnerware - "Castleton Rose" (1940-1972) from a local Hospice thrift store eight or nine years ago

Glassware - "Purple Crackle" from Pier 1 eleven or twelve years ago

Flatware - "King James" silverplate by Oneida (our Mother's)

Both Purple Napkins - Handmade by Pat

Napkin Rings - from Bed, Bath and Beyond many years ago

Candle Holders - "Edme" candlesticks by Wedgwood from our collection

Large Purple Flower Bowl Centerpiece - Another great thrift find years ago

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

Pink Summertime Tablescape

Summer is finally here. Current temperature (it's 11:04am) hovers around 59 degrees and its expected "soar" to 63 degrees by mid-afternoon. So....our Great-niece Maya decided to make it feel like a warm Summer day (although she now lives here in Northern California, Maya was raised in the very hot Southern California area) and set this week's table blending pink and yellow with lots of flowers to make a sweet, very feminine table.

Where it came from:

Yellow Place Mats - from Kohl's years ago

Charger - Rose "Color Spectrum" by Mikasa from Replacements, Ltd. and eBay

Dinner Plate - "Sunflower" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Macy's several years ago

Salad Plate and Matching Bread/Butter Plate - "Pearl Pink" by JCPenney from Replacements, Ltd.

Flatware - "Roseland Pink" by Gibson from our collection

Glassware - "Royal Pierpont Pink" by Noritake

Napkins and Flowered Napkin Rings - Handmade by Pat

Milk Glass Hobnail Basket Centerpiece and Candle Holder - by Fenton from out collection

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

Spode Blue Italian Tablescape

This week's tablescape uses a blend of classic Spode Blue Italian and Hutschenreuther Racine to make a formal table but, with the addition of casual Noritake Blue Primastone flatware, it becomes a more casual dinner setting.

Where it came from:

Antique Place Mats - purchased from Art & Old Things (a local antique boutique now out of business)

Blue Dinnerware - from Wayfair, TJMaxx, and Replacements,Ltd. and is still being produced

White Luncheon Plate - "Racine" by Hutschenreuther (1900-1986) from Replacements,Ltd.

Flatware - "Cobalt Blue" Primastone stainless steel by Noritake discontinued years ago

Water Glass - from Pier 1 years ago

Wine Goblet - by Libby from the local Co-op years ago

White Napkins - from Linentablecloth.com

Silver Glittered Napkin Overlays - Handmade by Pat

Cobalt Blue Votive Holders - from Tuesday Morning several years ago

Antique White Candle Holders - by Westmoreland Glass Company from eBay

Blue Taper Candles - from the Ferndale Emporium (a local gift and kitchen boutique)

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