Dog Day Afternoon Tablescape

With high temperature reaching 66 degrees and sunny today, most people feel that would not fit the definition of a hot day, But it is above average for this time of year here along the north coast of California and is expected for the rest of the week. It is great "get out and garden" weather and we are going to enjoy it.

Pat decided we need a fun tablescape this week so she pulled out a tablecloth that she made years ago and set a table around it.

We call these "Dog Collar" napkin rings - they are perfect for canine-themed tablescape

Pat used red and yellow "Fun Factory" dinnerware by Waechtersbach

The brown lacquer chargers are inexpensive thrift store finds that Pat's husband spray painted with plastic adhesive spray paint to match the tablecloth

Another thrift store find - this time  Pat found them at the Cancer Society's Discover Shop

The simple centerpiece consist of a fire hydrant (naturally) and two SandiCast Dachsund figurines

The candle holders are small doggy rawhide chew bones glued around an empty cat food can

Treats for humans - Pat found small bone shaped graham crackers (thanks to Scoobie Doo)

Where it came from:

Doggy Tablecloth - Hand made by Pat

Brown Charger - Inexpensive lacquer charger spray-painted to match the tablecloth (Pat's husband uses high gloss Fusion Spray paint)

Dinnerware - "Fun Factory" by Waechtersbach from Tuesday Morning, Replacements.com and eBay

Flatware - Pattern unknown by Cambridge from Pier 1 years ago

Napkins - From Linentablecloth,com  (always available)

"Dog Collar" Napkin Rings - from ebay

Glass - From the Cancer Society's Discovery Thrift Shop

Dachshund Figurines - by SandiCast from a local Hallmark Store now out of business

Fire Hydrant Centerpiece - from Design Toscano (mail order) several years ago

We will be joining Susan for "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch this Thursday: http://betweennapsontheporch.net/ 

Remembering Richard Simmons Tablescape

Although Richard Simmons had stepped aside from the overall public eye, he had not totally disappeared as some people believed. He was active on his social media accounts and kept in contact with his followers and fan base. Beloved by many, he continued his work as a fitness expert and media personality during the last ten years and will be missed. He passed away July 13th.

Pat decided to set this week's table to remember the flamboyant and inspirational "Weight Saint."

Just like the inspiration, the table is flashy and bold. Richard Simmons has been described as "ebullient and effervescent" but I think he would be OK with being described as flashy and bold.....

Flatware is "Byzantine" by Yamazki

Pat used four different colored metallic-like place settings 

The goblets are "Lady Diamond" by Cristal D'Arques-Durand

Also famous for his dolls, Pat used just two sets from his "Nana's Family" collection for part of the centerpiece.

Meet Sid and Vera - dressed for an elegant dinner to remember Richard

This is Uncle Jake and his date Bell (of the ball)

Where it came from:

Rectangular Mirror Place Mats - from Michael's several years ago

Glass Gold Scalloped Like Rimmed Chargers - from Linentablecloth.com

Dinner Plates - from Pier 1 over the years

Flatware - "Byzantine" by Yamazaki from Horchow eight or nine years ago

Glassware and Matching Vase - "Lady Diamond" by Cristal D'Arques from Ross years ago

Candle Holders - Marquis" by Waterford from Pat's collection

Figurine Dolls - All Richard Simmons "Nana's Family" dolls by Annie Wahl

We will be joining Susan for "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch this Thursday: http://betweennapsontheporch.net/