Spode Blue Italian Table

One of my new "favorites," Spode proudly states that "22 pairs of hands make a piece of Blue Italian" china [See a short YouTube video on how it is made here: Spode Blue Italian]. It is a gorgeous white porcelain with blue scenes of Italian ruins and floral rims. Pat chose it for this week's table.

Flatware is simple - to off-set the very busy dinnerware pattern

The blue glass charger is "Rondo Sapphire" by Bormioli Rocco

Pat used inexpensive Dollar Tree glasses to add just a touch of color

Where it came from:
Blue Glass Charger - "Rondo Sapphire" by Bormioli Rocco from Ross years ago
Dinnerware and Serveware - from TJMaxx and Wayfare.com this year
Blue Water and Champagne Glasses - from the Dollar Tree three or four years ago
Flatware - "Vintage Countryside" by Ricci from Tuesday Morning last year
Silver Napkin Ring - from Art & Old Things (a local antique store)
Candle Holders - from Pat'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/  
"The Scoop Link  Party" at Stone Gable: (Here)  

Spreading Christmas Cheer Table

Santa's helpers are spreading Christmas cheer this year....

Another one of my collections, I have been acquiring these darling "Elves Themselves" for three years now - I found one at the Cancer Society's Discovery Shop three years ago for $10 and just had to have it......turned out to be a pretty expensive $10 since I couldn't stop with just one and never found another for that price.....

Pat pulled out four of the "Elves" from the curio that she thought went together and set this week's table

Flatware is "Treble Clef" (yes, musical theme flatware...) by Gourmet Settings

The luncheon plate is actually a "Scarlett" Fiesta(ware) buffet plate by Homer Laughlin

The dinner plate is an odd but versatile tan/brown - Pat uses it frequently because it blends well. The plate is "Martillo Almond" from Pier 1.

For a charger, Pat used a Fiesta(ware) "Sage" Chop Plate by Homer Laughlin

Here are four of Santa's elves spreading Christmas cheer (and one elf really enjoying it...)

This little guy's name is Vince. He's thoroughly enjoying the music

Where it came from:
Sage Green Charger Plate - "Sage" Fiesta(ware) Chop Plate by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
Dinner Plate - "Martillo Almond" from Pier 1 three or four years ago
Luncheon Plate - "Scarlett" Fiesta(ware) buffet plate by Homer Laughlin from Kohl's four or five years ago
Bread/Butter Plate - "Sage" Fiesta(ware) Appetizer plate by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
Flatware - "Treble Clef" by Gourmet Settings from Bed, Bath, and Beyond several years ago
Glass - Inexpensive Dollar Tree water goblet
Napkin and Napkin Ring - from Pier 1 last year
Santa's Helpers - Zims "Elves Themselves" by The Whitehurst Company from Wayfair (mail order)

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/  
"The Scoop Link  Party" at Stone Gable: (Here)  

Christmas Mail Table for One

Santa can use all the help he can get at Christmas to get toys to all the boys and girls.....

Dinnerware is from Pier 1 several years ago

Pat used simple flatware - pattern is "Classic Bead" by Reed & Barton

Since the red charger is extra larger, Pat used a "White" Fiesta(ware) chop plate as an additional charger

Glassware is from the Dollar Tree

We pull out these very old napkin rings every once in a while - from our Mother's collection. Yes, the paint is gone in spots and it is looking a little ragged, but it has many memories.....

Even Santa relies on Amazon and eBay......

Where it came from:
Red Charger - "Fun Factory" by Waechtersbach from Replacements.com
White Charger and Bread/Butter Plate - "White" Fiesta(ware) Chop Plate by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
Dinnerware - from Pier 1 three or four years ago
Flatware - "Classic Bead" by Reed & Barton from Costco two or three years ago
Glassware - from the Dollar Tree two years ago
Napkin Ring - from our Mother's collection
Green Napkin - Handmade by Pat to match the dinnerware
Santa with Mail - from Michael's several years ago
Santa's Elf - "Archie" Zim's the Elves Themselves by Whitehurst from Wayfair this year

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/  
"The Scoop Link  Party" at Stone Gable: (Here)  

Christmas Table

With Christmas just around the corner, it's time to set the table using my favorite centerpiece - Santa. Since we have been collecting them for years, we have dozens of Santas to choose from - so Pat just took the closest one on the shelf and used it....

Flatware is gold satin "Kyoto" by Holister

The napkin ring is a simple Christmas pick from Michael's. Pat chose this one because the bird is green and red

The dinner plate and matching bread and butter plate are "Evergreen" Fiesta(ware)

Pat used a "White" Fiesta(ware) chop plate as a charger

The wool flannel place mat was a gift from a friend who lives in England - she bought it during one of her trips to Scotland

Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without Santa's elves - this one is Clifford. Look at that face! So sweet. He's wearing a plaid vest to coordinate with Santa's coat. 

Where it came from:
Plaid Place Mat - a gift from a friend who lives in England
Antique Gold Charger - from Tuesday Morning three years ago
White Charger - "White" Fiesta(ware) Chop Plate by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
Dinner Plate and Bread/Butter Plate - "Evergreen" Fiesta(ware) [2007-2009] by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
White Salad Plate - "Everyday" by Food Network from Kohl's several years ago
Flatware - "Kyoto" by Holister from Wayfair two years ago
Glassware - from Pier 1 four or five years ago
Napkin Ring - Christmas pick from Michael's this year
Cone Trees - from Costco several years ago
Santa's Elf - "Clifford" Elves Themselves by the Whitehurst Company from Wayfair last year

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/  
"The Scoop Link  Party" at Stone Gable: (Here)