Friday, December 27, 2013

Christmas 2013 Tablescape

We did not entertain this Christmas but I did set the dining room table for the season. Plaid was on my mind and the placemats are actually napkins. The colors in those were used to build the tablescape.
Placemats-napkins from Tuesday Morning a while back
Green napkins-thrift find
Brass napkin rings-thrift find
Brass Chargers-consignment store find
Dinner plates-Wedgwood Patrician
Salad plates-Vintage glass with cranberry rim (likely Anchor Hocking)
Bowls-Green Castle by Taylor Smith
Cups and saucers-Old Britain Casltes by Johnson Brothers
Flatware-Rogers silverplate
Water goblets- Gorham Rosewood
Tea glasses-belonged to Mrs. B
Votive holders-wine glasses that are part of a set from Venice
Cording in centerpiece-belonged to Mrs. B









Thursday, November 28, 2013

Thanksgiving Table 2013

We used a mahogany drop leaf table for Thanksgiving this year. The dinner plates are Delecta by Royal Worcester, the goblets are vintage and likely Anchor Hocking. Gorham Shell is our everyday stainless. The plates and chargers were both finds at Southern Housepitality, one of our favorite consignment shops.
Burlap always captures my attention and we purchased three pieces of it to use on the serving tables and buffet. David had the idea of using the horn of plenty basket for the bread.
For the centerpiece, I used a plaid tablecloth, fall wreath, artificial fruit, and candle/candlestick. All were things we had on hand.

Monday, September 2, 2013

English Tea Set

A love of pretty things is something that has been with me for a long time, even as a 17 year old. In the summer before my senior year of high school, it was my privilege to tour
Europe for a month. The auditioned group I was with, was composed of youth from all over the US. We gave choral and band concerts as we toured.
While in England, I visited china shops and wanted to purchase a tea set. Because there were so many patterns to choose from, I could not make up my mind. The sales lady gave me brochures and said that I could order it later.
After getting home, I chose a tea set, ordered and paid for it. Thus began a wait that would last for two years. Yes, that is right, two years. My family thought that it would never arrive and that my money was lost. While a college student, I went home one weekend and was greeted with this, "you will never believe what came this week!" It was my tea set.
Needless to say it has always been a special treasure and has been on display wherever I have lived. Yes, it has even been used! The pattern is Arcadia by Royal Doulton and I still love the pattern. Presently, it is on a tea table in our living room.


Saturday, August 24, 2013

Dining Room Tablescape

Well, I finally changed my dining room table. The china is Royal Doulton Floradora and is my wedding china. Cherrywood by Gorham is my wedding crystal. Heritage by Rogers is the flatware and I found it while antiquing years ago. The crochet placemats were a wedding gift from a lovely lady named Millie Kinard. I will never forget the day she gave them to me. The fact that she gave me such a beautiful gift that was also a gift of time is priceless.





Monday, June 17, 2013

Birthday Tablescapes

For David's 60th birthday, he chose to have a small supper party. The tables were decorated with some of his things that represent his interests and hobbies. Also, I chose china and linens with him in mind.







Tablescape in Memory of Nannie

Nannie's Sunday dishes were kept in a corner cabinet in her dining room. I remember seeing them there but never remember them being used. The pattern is Countess by Homer Laughlin. I was fortunate enough to get them after her death.