Father's Day 2015 Tablescape

Our Dad was a kind and generous person who loved animals. We always had a house (and yard) full of assorted "critters" when we were growing up. After all of us kids left home (leaving it quiet,) Dad acquired an assortment of birds - much to Mom's dismay - to fill the "noise" loss. When Pat and I were at Pier 1 two weeks ago, we spotted these great parrot plates that we knew immediately were absolutely perfect for Father's Day!
Here's to you, Dad. We miss you.

The table

Close up of the place setting

Flatware is "San Remo" by Hampton Silversmiths

This is the plate that started it all

Our "Work Horse" plate - Fun Factory Red by Waechtersbach

We found these odd colored lacquer chargers at Michael's a few years ago in the sale bin

These gorgeous metal chargers are from Pier 1

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Square Placemats - Pier 1 last year
Flatware - "San Remo" by Hampton Silversmiths from Horchow's
Blue Metal Charger - from Per 1 two years ago
Green Metallic Charger - from Michael's
Red Dinner Plate - "Fun Factory" by Waechtersbach from Replacements and Tuesday Morning
Parrot Accent Plate and Centerpiece Bowls - from Pier 1 this season
Bread/Butter Plate - "Lapis" Fiesta by Homer Laughlin from Replacements
Red and Blue Glassware - by Artland from eBay and Replacements
Champagne Glass - from the Dollar Store
Red Napkins - from Tuesday Morning
Napkin Rings - from Pier 1
Bird Cage, Candles and Silk Flowers - from Michael's


We will be joining Christine's "Table It!" Blog Party this Monday at Rustic & Refined:  http://www.rustic-refined.com/
We will also be joining Susan for "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch: http://betweennapsontheporch.net/

Oriental Tablescape

As the old saying goes, "Better late than never," sad to say - this week's table is late. I was having my new computer repaired again - this time it was a very dangerous and deadly virus that is going around holding all of your files (and your computer) hostage until you pay ransom. Yes, they are held until you pay to release them. You are given "96 hours" to pay - so BEWARE, if it strikes, you have to erase all of your files on your computer and start new to get rid of it.

Anyway, Pat designed this week's table using dishes she bought at Tuesday Morning. And thanks to Pat's daughter who lives three hours away and has a Tuesday Morning in her area, we have a complete set for eight.

Where it came from:
Placemats - from Ross Dress (and Set Your Table) For Less years ago
White Chargers - By Bernardaud from Tuesday Morning
Blue Glass Chargers - by Bormioli from Ross
Dinnerware - Bombay "Blue and White" from Tuesday Morning
Glassware - by Artland from Replacements
Tall Clear Vases - from a local thrift shop
Blue Votive Holders - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond

We will be joining Christine's "Table It!" Blog party at Rustic & Refined:  http://www.rustic-refined.com/
We will also be joining Susan for "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/