Easter Reading Table

Our family is a family of readers. We have always had books in the house - especially when we were children. One of my favorite books when I was young was The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Pat - without me noticing - pulled out some of my old books to set this week's table. One was The Secret Garden. Of course, I had to reread it (the glasses on the table are really mine.)

I love this plate - I had the exact same pair of glasses when I was young......

I also love the 1949 movie adaptation of the book that stars Herbert Marshall and Margaret O'Brien. I'm a sucker for old black and white movies......

Where it came from:
Wicker-like Round Place Mat - from Pier 1 three years ago
Charger - inexpensive lacquer charger spray painted to match Bunny's bow
Dinner Plate and Accent Plate - both from Pier 1
Flatware - by Cambridge from Ross several years ago
Beige Napkin - from Tuesday Morning
Glassware - "Samba" by Libby from Ross two years ago
Bunny with Glasses - from Pier 1 last year
Candle Holders - from Art & Old Things (a local antique store)
White Candles - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Eggs and Grass - from Michael's

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/

Another Easter Table

I love rabbits. I always have. And I love Easter because I can decorate with them. This week's table uses a bunny that Pat bought a couple years ago at Michael's. She mixed it with lots of colorful Fiesta(ware).

Pat used Fiesta(ware) in three different colors: Poppy, Peacock, and Lemongrass.

Flatware is gold/yellow "Radiant" Primastone by Noritake

Where it came from:
Plaid Place Mat - from Pier 1 several years ago
Charger - "Sea Glass" by Wedgwood from eBay
Dinnerware - all Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Kohl's, Macy's, and Replacements
Flatware - "Radiant" Primastone by Noritake from eBay and Replacements
Orange Tumbler - "Sorgente" by Bormioli Rocco from TJMaxx three or four years ago
Gold Hemstitch Napkin and Carrot Napkin Ring - from Pier One this year
Bunny and Lime Green Candle - from Michael's two years ago
Ceramic Carrots - from Tuesday Morning several years ago
Ceramic Basket, Rabbit and Carrot Salt/Pepper Shaker, and Candle Holder - from Pier One two years ago

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/

Whimsical Easter Table

I have no idea how Easter and bunnies got together - or how baskets of candy and hard boiled eggs fit in.  But I love Easter and can't wait to bring out my collection of "rabbits." Pat set this week's table using a very old ceramic bunny that I made over 40 years ago....

Flatware is "Silver Tear" by Gourmet Settings

Love this face

Pat made this delicate porcelain egg while I made the big, goofy ceramic bunny - you would never guess we were sisters....

Where it came from:
Green Place Mat - cut from an indoor/outdoor carpet
Charger - "Faience Gray" by Christofle from eBay
Pink Dinner Plate - "Pearl Pink" by JCPenney from Replacements
Bunny Plate - from Pier 1 last year
Flatware - "Silver Tear" by Gourmet Settings from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Glassware - Depression glass from our collection
Pink Napkin - Handmade by Pat
White Ceramic Napkin Ring and Porcelain Eggs - from Tuesday Morning two years ago
Candle Holder - from Pier 1's sale rack two years ago
Candle - from Michael's

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/

222 Fifth Adelaide Table

Pat decided to set a simple, fun table this week. Since one of her favorite dinnerware makers is 222 Fifth (PTS), it was an easy decision to pick the dishes when she saw "Adelaide Turquoise" in the cupboard.

Pat used no-frills "Everyday" flatware by Reed & Barton

I couldn't believe it when Pat found this napkin in our "supply" - it is a perfect match

I always love it when we get a chance to use these porcelain birds - they were our Mother's

Where it came from:
Charcoal Gray Place Mat - from Tuesday Morning two years ago
Dinnerware - "Adelaide Turquoise" by 222 Fifth (PTA) from TJMaxx three years ago
Flatware - "Everyday" by Reed & Barton from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Glassware - from the Dollar Store
Napkin - from Linentablecloth.com (a neat mail order company for inexpensive linens and dinnerware)
Napkin Ring - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Candle Holders - from Pier 1 two years ago
Black Candles - from Michael's
Gray Votives - from Ross
Votive Holders - from Tuesday Morning several years ago
Black Vase - Inexpensive glass vase spray painted
Porcelain Birds - 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/