American Sweetheart Monax Table for One

American Sweetheart Depression glass was only manufactured for six or seven years (1930 through approx. 1936-7) but was extremely strong and long lasting. Much of it remains. Pat and I have dishware in both pink American Sweetheart and Monax (white with translucent edges.) The table is set today using Monax and yellow.

 Where it came from:
Yellow Placemat - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond several years ago
Dinnerware - Monax "American Sweetheart" by MacBeth-Evans Glass Company from antique stores, eBay, and Replacements.com
Flatware - "Image" by Spode from Tuesday Morning
Glassware - Pattern unknown but produced by the French manufacturer Portieux
Napkins - from Pier 1 this season
Napkin Ring - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond two years ago
White Salt/Pepper shakers - from Target years ago
Vases and Silk Tulips - from Michael's
Candle and Candle Holder - from Pier 1


We will be joining the following Blog parties this week:
"Dishing It! & Digging It!" at Rustic & Refined this Sunday:  http://www.rustic-refined.com/
"Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/

Shades of Purple Easter Table

I don't normally like plastic plates.....never have, probably never will....but I have to admit that Pat set a cute table this week using a plastic egg shaped plate from Pottery Barn Kids.

Pat set the table in shades of purple

Flatware is "Everyday" by Reed & Barton

Beatrix Potter "Peter Rabbit" - one of four in the set

Dinner plate is vintage "Heather" Fiesta by Homer Laughlin

I love this charger plate - vintage "Oxford" Depression glass from MacBeth-Evans. It belonged to our Mother.

Pat used two different coordinating purple napkins held together by a silver ring

Another vintage piece - "Madeira" glassware from Franciscan

Pat removed the dark green ribbon and replaced it with this one to match the placesetting

 Where it came from:
Green "Grass" Placemat - Indoor/Outdoor Patio carpet from Costco cut into placemats for us by Pat's dear husband
Flatware - "Everyday" by Reed & Barton from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
White Charger - "Oxford" Depression Glass by MacBeth-Evans Glass Company from our Mother
Dinner Plate - "Heather" Fiesta by Homer Laughlin from eBay
Egg Plate - Beatrix Potter "Peter Rabbit" by Pottery Barn Kids from eBay (one of four in the set)
Glassware - Plum "Madeira" (1972-1976) by Franciscan from Art & Old Things (a local antique store)
Napkins - Handmade by Pat
White Candle Holders - by Abingdon Potteries from our collection
14" Purple Tapers - from the Ferndale Emporium (a local gift boutique)
Bunny - from Pier 1 this year


We will be joining the following Blog parties this week:
"Dishing It and Digging It!" at Rustic & Refined this Sunday:  http://www.rustic-refined.com/
"Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/

A Unique St. Patrick's Day Table

When Pat came up with the idea for this week's table, I was excited. When she finished it, I was amazed. She wanted "something different" from the usual green shamrock-like tablescapes that we often do for St. Patrick's Day. And I think she managed to take an idea and turn it into a beautiful table.


Pat wanted to set an Irish table using Irish products. And what one brand does every true tablescaper think of when they think of Ireland? Waterford....naturally. (Yes, it's true - Ireland does not really manufacture all that beautiful crystal now or the Waterford dishware which is manufactured in England - for now at least....but you get the idea.....)

Here's the table: Waterford "Glenmont" dinnerware with Waterford "Omega" Marquis glassware. On the side, Pat put a Waterford biscuit jar and Waterford salt/pepper shaker.

OK - not Irish but still beautiful - Mikasa "Color Spectrum Burgundy charger

The Waterford Biscuit Jar and Waterford Salt/Pepper shakers are gifts to Pat from her sweet Husband

Where it came from:
Gold Leaf Charger - from Costco years ago
Burgundy Charger - "Color Spectrum" by Mikasa from eBay
Place Setting - "Glenmont" by Waterford from our collection of individual place settings
Flatware - "Gold Iconic" by Wallace from Replacements
Glassware - "Omega" Marquis by Waterford
Napkin Ring - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Waterford Biscuit Jar and Salt/Pepper Shaker - gifts to Pat from her sweet Husband
14" Tapers - from the Ferndale Emporium (a local gift boutique)


We will be joining the following Blog Parties this week:
"Dishing It & Digging It" at Rustic & Refined this Sunday:  http://www.rustic-refined.com/
"Let Dish" at Cuisine Kathleen this Wednesday: http://www.cuisinekathleen.com/
"Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/

Rustic Easter Table for One

Pat set the table this week using a favorite sisal bunny rabbit as the inspiration.

Flatware is sleek "Image" by Spode

Pat used an oatmeal colored hemstitch napkin wrapped in a burgundy ribbon to match the cherries on the plate

A simple bright yellow ribbon added some color

Where it came from:
Wicker Placemat - from Pier 1 two years ago
Wicker Charger - from Costco years ago
Blue Lacquer Charger - Inexpensive charger (found on after-season sale at Michael's for less than fifty cents) spray painted with plastic adhesive "Fusion" spray paint
Brown Plate - "Marillo Almond" from Pier 1
Bunny Plate - "Sofie the Bunny" from Pier 1 last year
Hemstitch Napkin - from Pier 1
Flatware - "Image" by Spode from Tuesday Morning
Glassware - from the Dollar Store
Bread/Butter Plate - "Vintage Yellow" Fiesta by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
Brown Candle and Silk Flowers - from Michael's
Sisal Bunny - from TJMaxx last year


We will be joining the following Blog Parties this week:
"Dishing It! & and Digging It" at Rustic & Refined:  http://www.rustic-refined.com/
"Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/