Easter Time Table

Using one of our "Elegant Gray Bunnies" plates that we bought last year from Pier 1 as the inspiration to this week's tablescape, Pat set the table in coordinating gray and pink colors.

This is one of four different bunny patterns in a boxed set.

Flatware is "Classic Bead" by Reed & Barton

To carry the "bead" theme, Pat used "Pearl Pink" beaded dinnerware from JCPenney

Pat needed a light gray charger - so her wonderful husband gave new life to an inexpensive old lacquer charger by spray painting it a soft gray that goes well with the accent plate. 

Once again, Pat tried several different goblets - the best one was her "fallback" and very favorite - Dollar Tree's water and wine duo

We found the porcelain basket at Pier 1 several years ago

Where it came from:
Light Gray Charger - Inexpensive lacquer charger spray painted with plastic adhesive spray paint
Pink Dinner and Bread/Butter Plates - "Pearl Pink" by JCPenney from Replacements.com
Accent Plate - "Elegant Gray Bunnies" from Pier 1 last year (one of four different bunnies in a boxed set)
Glassware - from the Dollar Tree
Flatware - "Classic Bead" by Reed & Barton from Costco four or five years ago
Napkin Ring - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond several years ago
White Porcelain Basket - from Pier 1 three years ago
Glass Candle Holder - from TJMaxx two years ago
Gray and Pink Easter Eggs - from Tuesday Morning last year
White Ceramic Bunny - Another handmade leftover from ceramic class thirty years ago

"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/  

Lenox "Spring Bouquet" Table

Although you can't tell by the very wet, cold weather outside, Pat wanted to celebrate the arrival of Spring with Lenox's beautiful Springtime dinnerware - "Spring Bouquet." Instead of a formal table, she dressed it down a little by using a casual wicker place mat, Fiesta(ware) charger, and garden accent pieces.

Flatware is the very popular "Napoleon Bee" stainless by Wallace

"Spring Bouquet" was produced from 1980 through 1987. I love the fluted rim.

The charger is a "Lapis" Fiesta(ware) chop plate

Pat has been using this glass a lot lately - from the Dollar Tree

I know most people do not use a cup and saucer at meal time but I love to show the shape of the cup

To add to the Spring-theme, Pat used a watering can napkin ring

Of course, you have to have a watering can filled with Spring blooms......

Where it came from:
Wicker Place Mat - from Pier 1 two years ago
Charge - "Lapis" Fiesta(ware) Chop Plate by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
Dinnerware - "Spring Bouquet" by Lenox from eBay
Flatware - "Napoleon Bee" stainless by Wallace Silversmiths from Horchow
Glassware - From the Dollar Tree three or four years ago but still available
Napkin and Napkin Ring - from Pier 1 last year
Milk Can - from Michael's two or three years ago
Votive Holders - from Pat's collection

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/  

Castleton Rose Table for One

"Castleton Rose" dinnerware was produced by the Castleton China Company, a subsidiary of Shenango China, from 1950 to 1972. Due to its popularity, it was listed in Harry Rinker's Dinnerware of the 20th Century: The Top 500 Patterns even though it was only available for twenty-two years.

The charger is  "Royal Blue" Color Spectrum china by Mikasa

Glassware is "Angela" by Bohemia Glass Company

Flatware is "Antique Baroque" by Wallace Silver

Pat made an arrangement of  silk "old roses" in a crystal basket for the centerpiece. 

Where it came from:
Charger - "Royal Blue" Color Spectrum by Mikasa from Replacements.com
Dinnerware - "Castleton Rose" by Castleton China from the Hospice Thrift Store in Arcata, CA
Flatware - "Antique Baroque" by Wallace Silver from Horchow's two or three years ago
Glassware - "Angela" by Bohemia Glass from from Miranda Rescue (a local thrift store)
Navy Blue Napkin - from Pier 1 two years ago
White Napkin - from our collection
Napkin Ring - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond four or five years ago
Dusty Rose Candles - from the Ferndale Emporium (a local gift and kitchenware store)
Candle Holders - from Art & Old Things (a local antique store in Fortuna, CA)
Crystal Flower Basket - from the Discovery Shop (our local Cancer Society's thrift store) 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)  

Daffodils and Springtime Table

With gray skies and flooding all around, Pat said we need something to brighten the day. So - without much prodding, she pulled out some very colorful dinnerware and set this week's table.

This place setting says "seriously sunny" compared to the gray and black rain clouds outside....

Flatware is ceramic handled "Primary" by Noritake

The Maryland China Company makes dinner and salad plates in addition to a charger in this pattern

Glassware is from Pier 1 several years ago

Where it came from:
Bright Yellow Place Mat - from Pier 1 last year
Charger  and matching Salad Plate- from the Maryland China Company (mail order) four or five years ago but still available
Dinner Plate, Appetizer Plate, Bowl, Mug, and Salt/Pepper Shakers - "Daffodil" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Macy's and Replacements.com
Ceramic Handled Flatware - "Primary" by Noritake from eBay
Glassware - from Pier 1 several years ago
Yellow Candle Holders - from eBay
Napkin Ring - Inexpensive PVC pipe cut into 1" rounds and spray painted to match the dinnerware

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)