Art Deco Table for One #2

For our second week in the series of "Art Deco: Style In Motion" decorator plates, Pat used the next plate that was issued called "The Tango Dancers" as the inspiration for the table.

Pat kept the same antique gold charger and flatware from last week's table

Where it came from:
Antique Gold Charger - from Tuesday Morning last year
Teal Charger - Inexpensive lacquer charger found on sale at Michael's and spray painted
Black Plate - "Fun Factory" by Waechtersbach from Tuesday Morning several years ago
Accent Plate - from our collection
Bread/Butter Plate - "Black" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Replacements
Flatware - "Kyoto Gold" by Holister from Wayfair last year
Black Goblets - "Jet Black" by Artland from Target, eBay, and Replacements
Mauve Napkin - from Gottschalk's (a local department store now out of business) years ago
Black Napkin - Handmade by Pat
Teal Candle Holders - from our collection of Depression glass
White Candles - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Armani Figurine - from our Mother's collection

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/

Art Deco Table for One

Pat has always wanted to use our collection of Art Deco style display plates for tablescaping - as she says, they would be pulled just before any food is served since they are not food-safe. So, this is the first week (of four) that uses the series "Art Deco: Style In Motion" collector plates by the artist Marci McDonald. This plate is called: "A Flapper with Greyhounds."

Naturally, Pat had to use our Mother's Armani "Lady With Greyhound" figurine as part of the centerpiece

Where it came from:
Antique Gold Charger - from Tuesday Morning last year (but still available at Pier 1)
Gray Charger - "Faience Gray" by Christofle from eBay
Dinner Plate - "Rose" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Replacements
Accent Plate - from our collection
Bread/Butter Plate - Fiesta(ware) "Slate" Appetizer plate by Homer Laughlin from Replacements
Flatware - "Kyoto Gold" by Holister from Wayfair last year
Glassware - from Pier 1 last year
Blush Colored Napkin - Handmade by Pat
Candle Holders and Flower Bowl - Depression Glass from our collection
Candles - from Tuesday Morning
Figurine - by Armani from our Mother's collection

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/

Pat's Birthday Table

My sister is having a birthday this month. I've always said she is amazing. Of course, she is a great Mother and wife. She participates in Marathon walks and runs (and has won several medals). She climbed Mt. Lassen this Summer (an active volcanic mountain more than 10,000 feet high), and faithfully goes to the gym five days a week (where she lifts weights, jogs, does Pilates and Zumba.) She is a gourmet cook and gives fabulous dinner parties throughout the year. She was recognized by the State of California for all of her volunteer work. She has even been elected Mayor of her town. All this, and she will be turning 70 this month. Not bad.....

So when she picked Richard Simmons' "Nana's Birthday" doll for the inspiration for this week's table, I was surprised. The only thing that she and Nana have in common is their smile. [Pat jokingly pointed out that she did have her own teeth - unlike Nana.]

Set for two, the table is for Pat and her husband of more than 45 years.

The detail is incredible on this doll - from the lace on her dress,  her hair net, to the tiny Hummel figurine in her hand

No, I didn't goof.....I removed the glasses on one place setting so that you could see everything on the table.

Where it came from:
Pink Charger - a gift from my wonderfully kind neighbor (who puts up with all my dachshunds)
Dinner Plate - "Claret" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Macy's
Luncheon Plate - "Peacock" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Replacements
Salad Plate - "Total Color Spectrum" (1980-1987) by Fitz & Floyd from eBay
White Bread/Butter Plate - "White" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
Flatware - "Sculpt" by Lenox from Tuesday Morning
Glassware - assorted Depression glass from our collection
Figurine - "Nana" from Richard Simmons collection of "Nana's Family" by Anne Wahl from our Mother

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/

Roses and Wedgwood Edme Table

One of Pat's favorite dinnerware patterns is "Edme" by Wedgwood. She uses it often because of its versatility - going from ultra formal to very casual.

Pat always refers to these glasses as "Ruffles have ridges" because of the whimsical rims

Where it came from:
Purple Glass Charger - from Ross years ago
Dinnerware - "Edme" by Wedgwood from eBay and Replacements
Flatware - "April" by International Silver Company from our collection
Glassware - from Pier 1 three years ago
Napkins - Handmade by Pat
Napkin Ring - from Art & Old Things (a local antique store)
Candle Holders and Salt/Pepper Shakers - also "Edme"
Ivory Tapers - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond

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/