Hibiscus, Charlie Chan and Fiestaware

Pat's been re-reading Charlie Chan novels again. Not only does she reread the famous Earl Derr Biggers books often, she also loves to watch the early film adaptations from the 1930's. So it's no wonder that this week's table features Hawaii's national flower, the hibiscus.

Flatware is "Decision" Primastone by Noritake

You know that Pat loves a bargain. These plates were already on the sale shelf at half price. Then Pat used her "Rewards" coupon and other discounts and got eight of them for under $10 including tax.

Each place setting featured a different colored Fiesta(ware) dinner plate - this one is "Poppy"

Pat used the following Fiesta (from the bottom counterclockwise): Paprika, Shamrock, Persimmon, Sunflower, Evergreen, Tangerine, White, and Poppy

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Bamboo Placemats - from Ross years ago
Leaf Placemats - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond three years ago
Black Chargers - Inexpensive lacquer chargers spray painted with high gloss black spray paint
Dinner Plates - assorted colored Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Macy's, Kohl's, and Replacements
Accent Plates - from Pier 1 this season
Glassware - from the Dollar Store
Black Side Dishes - from a local Oriental store
Flatware - "Decision" Primastone by Noritake from eBay and Replacements
Orange Napkins - from Pier 1 last year
Green Napkins - Handmade by Pat
Clear Napkin Rings - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Silk Hibiscus and Candles - from Michael's
Centerpiece Lantern - from Pier 1 last year


We will be joining the following Blog parties this week:
"Dishing It! & Digging It!" at Rustic & Refined this Sunday:  http://www.rustic-refined.com/
"Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch: http://betweennapsontheporch.net/

Paint Your World Purple Table

When you see this week's table, you will know that Pat embraced the 2016 Relay for Life theme: "Paint Your World Purple." Pat (as well as her husband) has always been passionate about the Relay and has been involved with our local walk for years. Once again, she is a team leader raising money for completing laps around the track, and, in addition to walking, she is also in charge of the annual fund raising plant sale that is held Sunday morning of the Relay. And she helps set up the event and stays to tear it down. I am always amazed at my sister.......and very proud.

Purple everywhere.....in various shades

Flatware is amethyst "Ditto" from Ikea

Top plate is a "Heather" Fiesta salad plate by Homer Laughlin

Next layer is a "White" Fiesta Luncheon plate

Pat followed up with a "Plum" Fiesta dinner plate

The coupe shaped charger is a by Bernardaud

These shiny leather-like placemats have quite a history. Pat and I saw them at Pier 1 years ago.....no one wanted them even at a ridiculously low price (less than fifty cents each) because they were "ugly." Pat saw potential and bought them (I almost died......) She has used them over and over again through the years and I eat humble pie......They're not so bad after all.

The protective wrap is still on the candles - they are scented - that way they do not "smell up the house"

Pat made the napkins - she thought the material looked like "paint."

Dinner guest favors include a "Paint Your World Purple" refrigerator magnet and "brush" pen.

Pat asked her husband to spray paint these paint cans that she got at a rummage sale and then added the "label" to use for the centerpiece



You know Pat....attention to detail. Even Betty and her dachshund were dressed in purple. (This is a house of dachshunds....Betty "used to have" a spotted dog named Pudgy but now has only dachshunds).

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Placemats - from Pier 1 years ago
White Chargers - by Bernardaud from Tuesday Morning two or three years ago
Other Dinnerware - "Fiesta" by Homer Laughlin from Macy's, Pat's daughter, and Replacements
Bread/Butter Plates - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Flatware - Amethyst "Ditto" from Ikea three years ago
Purple Water Goblet - "Viva" by Cristar from TJMaxx
Wine Glass - Red Wine Goblet "Entertain" from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Paint "Collage" Napkins - Handmade by Pat
Napkin Rings - PVC pipe cut into 1" rounds and spray painted purple to match
Candles - from Ross
Candle Holders - from TJMaxx


We will be joining the following Blog parties this week:
"Dishing It! & Digging It!" at Rustic & Refined this Sunday:  http://www.rustic-refined.com/
"Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/