Seafaring Table For One

Pat's been "finding" inspiration all over my house lately. She walked by a small curio holding some Norman Rockwell figurines the other day and stopped in her tracks. Next thing I know - she had the Table for One set. Here is what she came up with:

Over view of the table

The place setting

Flatware is "Hammered Copper" from Horchow's. It has the perfect look for a rustic nautical table.

Pat found the wooden charger at World Market a couple of years ago.

The inspiration figurine - "Captain" by Gorham.

One last look

Where it came from:
Wooden Charger - World Market two years ago
White Dinner Plate - Everyday by Food Network from Kohl's
Dinner Plate - Vintage Cobalt Blue Fiesta by Homer Laughlin from Replacements
Red Luncheon Plate - Scarlet Fiesta by Homer Laughlin from Kohl's
White Bread/Butter Plate - White Fiesta by Homer Laughlin from Replacements
Red Bowl - Spice Route "Paprika" from Pier 1
Flatware - Hammered Copper from Horchow's
Glass Mug - from the Dollar Store
Napkin - from Pier 1 years ago
Napkin Ring and Small Lanterns - Michael's
Ship - from Ross years ago
Figurine - "Captain" by Gorham (from Norman Rockwell's Saturday Evening Post cover of August 19, 1922)


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

Viola the Prize Winning Pig Table for One

Pat was searching for a theme this week and decided on "pigs." Yes, I said pigs. She spotted Viola, my prize winning ceramic pig that I made 40 years ago, way in the back on a shelf and knew that she was the inspiration for the table this week. I hadn't thought about Viola in years.....but there she was - sitting on the table waiting for dishes. Here is what Pat came up with:

The table

You can't help but smile when you eat off this plate

Pat's husband spray paints inexpensive lacquer chargers for us in any color we can find. This one is called "nutmeg."

Sassy! That's Viola....no wonder she won First Prize at the ceramic show years ago.

Where it came from:
Charger - inexpensive lacquer charger from Michael's that was spray pained with plastic adhesive spray paint
Dishware - "Ol' McDonald" by American Atelier from eBay
Bread/Butter Plate - Chocolate Fiesta by Homer Laughlin from Replacements
Flatware - "Montana" by Gourmet Settings from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Yellow and White Checked Napkin - from Pier 1 two years ago
Individual Salt/Pepper Shakers - from Pier 1 last year
Napkin Ring - Handmade
Glassware/Vase - "Starfire Ivy" by Anchor Hocking from Ross


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


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

Baby Elephant Walk TFO

This week's table features an elephant figurine that Pat and I bought at the Cancer Society's Discovery Thrift Store a few years ago. I just had to have it - I don't know why - but, then it sat on a shelf collecting dust. Well, finally, we are using it on a table.

The table

Where it came from: 
Placemat - from Pier 1
Charger - Inexpensive lacquer charger from Michael's spray painted gray
Black Dinner Plate - "Fun Factory" by Waechtersbach from Tuesday Morning
Accent Plate - "Safari" by American Atelier from eBay
Flatware - Black "San Remo" by Hampton Forge from Horchow's
Glassware - "Jet Black" by Reizart from Replacements
Black Salt/Pepper Shakers, Vase, and Candle Holders - Depressionware from eBay
Silver Gray Candles - from Pier 1
Napkin Ring - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Gray Napkin - from LinenTablecloth.com


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


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

Is That Corelle? Table for One

Recently, Pat found herself the benefactor of a set of abandoned Corelle. (Some people get kittens....Pat gets dishes.) She got it as a joke from a family friend who found them left in one of his rentals. Pat had explained to him that no dish should go to the dump without inspection and some introspection......it may be a priceless addition to a tablescape. Ergo, she received a very large box filled with deserted "treasures."

The table

Where it came from:
Green Placemat - close out at Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Dishware - Corelle from a family friend
Flatware - "Everyday" by Reed & Barton from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Glassware - "Starfire Ivy" by Anchor Hocking from Ross
Napkin - Handmade by Pat
Napkin Ring - from The Discovery Shop (Cancer Society's Thrift Store)
White Lantern Votive Holders and Votives - from Michael's (left over from a wedding)
Gnome - from the garden

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


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