Monkey BusinessTable for One

Pat should know better than to dare me to buy a dish, or anything else for that matter, that both of us think is (can I say) ugly? And then to say that she wouldn't have it in her house.....that's just an invitation for a sister to make sure she has it. That's how we came to own the "Monkey" pattern by American Atelier.

Needless to say, Pat is the proud owner of eight dinner plates and eight salad plates in this "lovely" pattern. (She used to pick on me all the time when we were little - this my revenge!!!) So, Pat, here's to you. And I think that you did a pretty good job on this week's "Table for One" knowing how much you love the pattern......

Pat couldn't bring herself to use the salad plate and dinner plate that went with it together in the place setting, so she substituted Fiestaware.

A chocolate Fiesta dinner plate holds an Ivory Fiesta luncheon plate beneath the Monkey salad plate

Flatware is the very popular "Bamboo" by Cambridge

There are four different "poses" of monkeys on these plates.

An Ivory Fiesta Luncheon plate

Chocolate Fiesta Dinner plate

Glassware is "Expresso" by Lenox (a gift from my niece - much nicer than the one I gave her Mother)

Pat is the proud owner of only one mug

Pat used a simple centerpiece - greenery wrapped around a large brown candle and bananas....

This is the actual Monkey dinner plate that goes with the Monkey salad plate - not bad by itself.

But together???? Pat and I both think it is a little "over the top" busy

One last look

Where it came from:
Tablecloth - from Pat
Sage Green Placemat - from Pier 1 two or three years ago
Fiestaware - from Macy's
Monkey Plate - from "Tailwagger's" (a local thrift shop where all proceeds go to the support of a no-kill animal sanctuary)
Monkey Dinner Plate - found on eBay and at Replacements.com
Flatware - "Bamboo" from Ross
Glassware - "Expresso" by Lenox (a gift from my niece)

We will be joining Christine's "Table It!" at Rustic & Refined this Monday:  http://www.rustic-refined.com/

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

Royal Doulton Canton Table for One

I am asked all the time - do I use all the dishes I have? Do I give lots of parties? The truth is I don't do a lot of parties (that is Pat's favorite thing to do.) But I do set a table for myself at each meal - maybe not always formal, but I like to use different dishes, placemat, napkins, flatware, and glasses. I can "throw" a meal together that is easy and quick to prepare, but on a nice table, it taste and looks divine. I would rather spend time on the tablescape than on the food - anytime. (I wish my waistline looked like I spent more time on setting the table than eating at it, but that's another story.....)

Anyway, this week's table is another one using a set of our dishes that we haven't used in the past or one that it's been a very long time since they were in a tablescape. The pattern is called "Canton" by Royal Doulton (produced from 1977 thru 1996.)

Over view of the table

The place setting

Flatware is "Gold Iconic" by Wallace Silver Company. You can see the gorgeous detail on the rim of the plate

The salad plate matches the dinner plate

The charger is "Colonial Blue" Color Spectrum by Mikasa

Glassware is "Monterey" by Cristal D'Arques from Ross

The simple napkin ring is soft pink to match the pink in the dishware pattern

One last look

Sharlotte at Sharlotte's Reflections (http://mssharlottessouthernreflections.blogspot.com/) said it perfectly in a comment she made last week - Sometimes we do forget to pamper ourselves. I think that it is really OK to take time to be good to ourselves....and we should all do it more often.

Where it came from:
Colonial Blue Charger - "Color Spectrum" by Mikasa from eBay
Flatware - "Gold Iconic" by Wallace Silver Co. from Replacements
Dinnerware - "Canton" by Royal Doulton from eBay and Replacements
Glassware - "Monterey" by Cristal D'Arques from Ross
Individual Salt/Pepper Shakers - from our Mother
Candle Holders - Dollar Store
Napkin Ring - PVC pipe cut into 1" rounds and spray painted with Fusion Spray Paint in coordinating color
Silk Flowers, Glass Rocks, Square Glass Vase - Michael's

We will be joining Christine's "Table It!" this Monday at Rustic & Refined:  http://www.rustic-refined.com/

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

Lenox Spring Bouquet Table for One

Yes - I know. Spring is over, but I have been on Jury Duty for a month and Pat knew I needed something "sweet" and pleasant in my life right about now. So, she set the table this week with my very favorite Lenox pattern, "Spring Bouquet (1980-1987)." I just love the rim of the plate with its ridges and pretty Spring flowers. It makes any table beautiful.

Over view of the table - sweet, simple. And yes, Pat, I finally did get the napkin ironed.

The place setting

Flatware is "King James" silverplate by Oneida

You can see the detail of the rim in this pattern

Although this charger is an odd green, it goes so well with many of the patterns that we own. It's called "Iced Glass - Sage" from Pier 1.

The oh so familiar glassware is from the Dollar Store

Pat made a small, colorful arrangement of silk flowers to go on the table  

These unusual candle holders were our Mother's

One last look at the table

Where it came from:
Charger - Pier 1 this season
Dinnerware - "Spring Bouquet" (produced from 1980-1987) by Lenox found on eBay
Flatware - "King James" Silverplate by Oneida from our Mother
Glassware - inexpensive Dollar Store glasses still available but purchased two years ago
Candle Holders - from our Mother
Ivory Tapers - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Silk Flowers - from Michael's
Flower Bowl/Vase - from Pat's collection

We will be joining Christine's "Table It" this Monday:  http://www.rustic-refined.com/

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

Relay For Life Table for One

Pat created this week's table in celebration of the 2014 Relay For Life event that takes place in Humboldt County this year on July 12th and 13th. As most people know, Pat and her husband are very active in the event - especially the Survivor's activities. And every year, she designs a table using "survivors' purple" as the them color:

Over view of the table

The place setting

The accent plate is "Meadow Flowers" by Krautheim

Next layer of the place setting is vintage "Heather" Fiesta salad plate by Homer Laughlin

The dinner plate is "Mansfield" by Lenox

Pat used an inexpensive plum colored lacquer charger from Michael's

Fresh statice from the garden in a crystal glass with a "reminder"

One last look

Where it came from:
Ecru Lace Placemat - Lentz Department Store in Ferndale, CA
Flatware - Unknown pattern from eBay
Lacquer Charger - from Michael's
Dinner Plate - "Mansfield" by Lenox from Pat's daughter
Salad Plate - Vintage "Heather" Fiesta by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
Accent Plate - "Meadow Flowers" by Krautheim (Franconia) from eBay
Purple Glassware - "Moonlight" by Circleware from TJMaxx
Champagne Trumpet Glass - "Selection" by Cris d'Arques from Ross
Crystal Votive Holders - Michael's
Amethyst Tea Lights - Pier 1
Off White Tapers - Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Candle Holders - from Pat's collection

We will be joining Christine's "Table It" at Rustic & Refined this Monday:  http://www.rustic-refined.com/

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