It's Fair Time Tablescape

With relaxed COVID restrictions causing people to resume normal lifestyles and activities, here on the remote northern coast of California, we are finally going to have our annual County Fair. And of course, one of the most popular events is the showing of livestock. [I won't mention that as an ethical vegan and animal rights supporter and activist, I fiercely disagree with this disgusting public display of animal exploitation and abuse, but I am a committee of one in my family so it is better left unsaid....]

Whoa there....back to tablescaping.....Pat decided that this was the perfect week to set the table using our fun cow dinnerware - the pattern is "Spotted Cow" by Tienshan. 

Flatware is "Image" by Spode

Tienshan also produced these sweet glasses in the "Spotted Cow" pattern

The cow salt and pepper shakers are by Otagiri

Pat always uses a simple centerpiece when the place setting is colorful or "busy"

We found these adorable cow candle holders at a local thrift store years ago

One last look

Where it came from:

Place Mats - from Tuesday Morning three or four years ago

Black Charger and Bread and Butter Plate - "Fiesta(ware)" by Homer Laughling from Replacements, Ltd.

Dinnerware and Glassware - "Spotted Cow" by Tienshan from eBay and Replacements, Ltd.

Flatware - "Image" by Spode from Tuesday Morning at least ten years ago

Napkin Rings - from a local antique shop years ago

Napkins - from Linentablecloth.com

Cow Candle Holders - from the Cancer Society's Discovery Thrift store years ago

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

Edme and Old Britain Castles Tablescape

This week's table was another family affair. Our great-niece is back to school in a week so she is here getting her dorm room ready and had some extra time to join Pat and I and "play" with dishes. Here is the table that they came up with:

The table features a mix of Lapis Fiesta(ware), Edme by Wedgewood, and Old Britain Castles by Johnson Brothers

Pat used two napkins held together by a matching napkin ring made from PVC pipe cut into 1" rounds and spray painted matching blue.

Flatware is "Addison" stainless steel by Mikasa

I love the square salad plate (a signature piece of Johnson Brother's) in this pattern

One of our very favorite glassware patterns - from the Dollar Tree

One last look

Where it came from:

Charger and Luncheon Plate - "Edme" by Wedgewood from eBay and Replacements, Ltd.

Dinner Plate - Lapis "Fiesta(ware)" by Homer Laughlin from Macy's (active color)

Accent (Salad Plate), Cup and Saucer, and Bread and Butter Plate - Blue "Old Britain Castles" [1930-2003] by Johnson Brothers from eBay and Replacements, Ltd.

Flatware - "Addison" by Mikasa from Costco three years ago

Glassware - from the Dollar Tree (still active)

Napkins - from Linentable.com last year

Napkin Rings - Handmade by Pat's husband from PVC pipe cut into 1" rounds and spray painted with plastic adhesive spray paint

Candle Holders - from our collection

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