Noritake Stanford Court Tablescape

Pat counldn't resist using another Noritake pattern for this week's tablescape. This time she chose Noritake "Stanford Court" (produced from 1986 thru 2000) and used stainless steel flatware to make the table less formal.

Flatware is "Musee" by Reed & Barton

The charger is "Color Spectrum Rose" by Mikasa

Glassware is slightly whimsical "Sphere" from Pier 1

This is actually a cigarette holder but Pat uses it to hold after-dinner mints

Where it came from:

Gray Textured Place Mats - from Pier 1 four or five years ago

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

Dinnerware - "Stanford Court" by Mikasa from our collection

Flatware - "Musee" by Reed & Barton from Horchow several years ago

Glassware - "Sphere" from Pier 1 many years ago

Pink Napkins - Handmade by Pat to match the charger

Gray Napkins - from Linentablecloth.com (mail order still available)

Napkin Rings - PVC pipe cut into 3/4" rounds and spray painted to match the charger

Candle Holders - from our Depression Glass collection

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

Making Noritake Momentum Casual Tablescape

Pat chose to challenge herself this week for the blog's tablescape by using fine porcelain Noritake "Momentum" dinnerware in a casual setting with browns, rust, and copper. She came up with an unexpected Southwest-like table.

Flatware is "Hammered Copper" by Hampton Forge

Glassware is brown "Espresso" by Lenox

The charger is "Paprika" Fiesta(ware) Chop Plate by Homer Laughlin

Two bowls of small succulents in "Chocolate" Fiesta(ware) soup bowls decorate the table

Where it came from:

Beige Place Mats - from Pier 1 years ago

Charger -"Paprika"Fiesta(war) Chop Plate by Homer Laughlin from Replacements,Ltd.

Dinnerware - "Momentum" by Noritake from eBay and Replacements,Ltd.

Flatware - "Hammered Copper" by Hampton Forge from Horchow's years ago

Glassware - "Espresso" by Lenox a gift from Pat's daughter

Rust Napkins - Handmade by Pat to match the Charger

Wooden Candle Holders and Candles - from Michael's

Brown Bowls and stands - "Chocolate" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Macy's years ago

Antique Copper Centerpiece - from Costco years ago

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