Fall Winds Table for One

With winds gusting and lots of rain coming down (YES!!!!) outside, it seemed appropriate to set a table to match. Everyone is in great spirits - it is suppose to storm all weekend. It does not mean an end to the drought, but it does signal a chance for a wet winter.

The table

Pat placed a glass amber plate with embossed leaves on a white luncheon plate to show off the detail

Wispy looking (or maybe wind blown?) flatware is "Treble Clef" by Gourmet Settings

Pat tried many other water/wine glasses but settled on an old favorite - from the Dollar Store

What could be more colorful? Three different colors of napkins held by a jumbo (actually, a curtain ring) napkin ring spray painted "Nutmeg Brown"

Small leaf shaped bowls acted as votive holders

Where it came from:
Windy Leaf Placemat - Ross Dress (and Set Your Table) for Less
Avocado Green Dinner Plate and Flower Bowl - purchased at our local grocery store on sale
White Plate and Amber Leaf Plates - from Pier 1
Glassware - from the Dollar Store
Flatware - "Treble Clef" by Gourmet Settings from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Assorted Fall Napkins - from our collection
Small Lead Bowls - from Pier 1 three years ago

We will be joining Christine's "Table It!" at Rustic & Refined 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/

World Series Table for One

OK - you really shouldn't set a table featuring only one team that is heading for the World Series. So, for this week, the table is set for two. Pat's daughter, Jennifer, is home visiting, and she set the table featuring both teams - the San Francisco Giants and the Kansas City Royals. Now, being politically correct, she will not predict a winner here. But suffice it to say - Black and Orange are the "in" colors for the season..........

In true Baseball fashion, a table complete with beer, peanuts, and Cracker Jacks

Blue and white - the Kansas City Royals

Orange and Black - the San Francisco Giants

No water served here - only beer

Jennifer used vintage Cobalt Fiesta instead of the Post 86 Cobalt Blue because it was a lighter color.

Small 17" bats along with baseballs make up the centerpiece   

A giant pilsner holds salted peanuts

One last look

Where it came from:
Dinnerware - all "Fiesta" by Homer Laughlin from Macy's, eBay, and Replacements
Short Pilsners - from Tuesday Morning
Large Pilsner - the Dollar Store
Flatware - "Everyday" by Reed & Barton from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Baseballs and Bats - The Sports Authority and Amazon
Baseball Glove - from the garage
All Napkins - handmade by Pat

We will be joining Christine's "Table It!" at Rustic & Refined 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/

Indian Tree Table for One

Pat was in a "copper" mood this week - both this blog and our other one, "The Welcomed Guest," feature copper flatware.

The table

Pat used "Indian Tree" by Spode with the copper flatware

Flatware is "Rialto" by Ricci

This pattern of "Indian Tree" was produced from 1879 through 1994. You can tell from the crackle-like finish that this piece is quite old.

The charger was glitzy - but it worked with the pattern

We found these copper candle holders at a rummage sale recently.

The "vase" is actually a votive holder from Michael's two years ago

Where it came from:
Gold Charger - from Pier 1 last year
Dinnerware - "Indian Tree" by Spode from Pat's collection
Flatware - "Rialto" by Ricci from eBay
Glassware - Amber Crackle from Pier 1
Beige Napkin - Handmade by Pat
Bronze Overlay - from Pier 1
Gold Napkin Ring - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Copper Candle Holders - from a local rummage sale
Orange Candles - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Copper Vase and Silk Flowers - Michael's

We will be joining Christine's "Table It!" at Rustic & Refined 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/

Fall Purple Challenge

It's time for another challenge from Cuisine Kathleen. This week's table is done in Fall purple - no orange. "Scream Fall or at least say it loudly" is what she said. As I explained on our other Blog (The Welcomed Guest,) we do not normally think in terms of changing colors when it comes to Fall along the extreme North Coast of California. So, we moved south and inland a little - to the Napa Valley - where it is grape harvesting time for our inspiration to this week's table.

Over view of the table - Pat used vintage "Heather" Fiesta for our "Fall purple"

Flatware is the very heavy and elegant "Classic Bead" by Reed & Barton

Pat has never "warmed" to this charger - in fact, she hates it - but it is the perfect choice for the place setting

What else? Naturally, you have to use the popular, purple crackle glassware from Pier 1

We found the purple (or amethyst) tea candles at Ross recently

Pat made the napkin ring from small grape clusters. She used two napkins - one white, one purple to match.

One last look

Where it came from:
Purple placemat - Pier 1 last year
Flatware - "Classic Bead" by Reed & Barton from Costco
Charger - from Maryland China Company (mail order)
Dinnerware - Vintage "Heather" Fiesta by Homer Laughlin from anywhere we can find it (but mostly Replacements.com)
Glassware - Purple "Crackle" from Pier 1
Napkins - Hand made by Pat
Purple Tea candles - Ross
Clear Tea Light Holders - Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Grapes - from Michael's and my kitchen

We will be joining Kathleen's "Let's Dish" Fall Challenge at Cuisine Kathleen this Wednesday: http://www.cuisinekathleen.com/

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

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