Lenox Morning Blossom Table

Using a set from our collection of single place settings, Pat set this week's table in a simple, sweet tone using "Morning Blossom" [1975-1990] by Lenox.

Pat tried several patterns of flatware and kept coming back to this one. It is "Byzantine" by Yamazaki even though she used it for our other blog's table this week.

The charger is "Burgundy" Color Spectrum by Mikasa. Once again, Pat tried a few different colored chargers and kept coming back to this one. It really brings out the color of the flower.

Glassware is from Pier 1 several years ago

Where it came from:
Charger - "Burgundy" Color Spectrum by Mikasa from Replacements.com
Dinnerware - "Morning Blossom" [1975-1990] by Lenox from eBay
Flatware - "Byzantine" by Yamazaki from Horchow's three years ago
Glassware - from Pier 1 four or five years ago
Candle Holders - from Tuesday Morning several years ago
Burgundy Candles - from the Ferndale Emporium (a local gift and kitchen ware store)

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/ 

Fiestaware and Flamingo Breakfast Table

Pat and I were joined by her daughter this weekend setting tables for our blogs and just having fun with dishes. Jennifer's favorite pattern is any color Fiesta(ware).  So it came as no surprise that she used it for the basis of this breakfast table.

Jennifer started with a burlap tablecloth

We couldn't resist the flatware when we spotted it at Tuesday Morning a few months ago....

Of course, the Fiesta(ware) color combinations were taken from the flamingo accent plate

This plate is a "Periwinkle" luncheon plate

Sorry about the color but the dinner plate is really "Sea Mist" green

The cup and saucer are also "Periwinkle"

Jennifer used a modern looking water glass from Pier 1 and "Rose" Fiesta(ware) 6oz. tumbler as a juice glass

Where it came from:
Burlap Tablescloth - from Linentablecloth.com
Dinner Plate - "Sea Mist" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
Luncheon Plate - "Periwinkle" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from eBay
Accent Plate - "Flamingo" by Gibson from our collection
Bread/Butter Plate - "Sunflower" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
Accent Pieces and Cup and Saucer - "Rose" and "Periwinkle" Fiesta(ware) from any place we can find it
Flatware - "Flamingo" by Towle from Tuesday Morning last year
Water Glass - from Pier 1 several years ago
Yellow Napkin - Handmade by Pat to match our "Sunflower" Fiesta(ware)

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/ 

Black and White Table

Pat was on a "black, white and apricot" roll this week having set our other Blog's table in those colors. She chose to use Pier 1 "Checks" - an older set of dinnerware that we purchased several years ago - as the inspiration for this week's table.

Flatware is Noritake "Primary"

Both the charger and the soup liner are "White" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin

Pat's favorite go-to glassware for almost any table - from the Dollar Tree.

Where it came from:
Black Place Mat - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond several years ago
Charger - "White" Fiesta(ware) Chop plate by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
Dinnerware - "Checks" from Pier 1 years ago
Soup Bowl Liner Plate - "White" Luncheon Fiesta(ware) plate by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
Bread/Butter Plate - "Home" from Target years ago
Flatware - "Primary" Ceramic handled primastone by Noritake from eBay
Glassware - from the Dollar Tree (still available)
Small Salt Cellar Spoon - from the Maryland China Company several years ago
Apricot Napkin and Individual Salt and Pepper Shakers - from Pier 1 three years ago
Fan Vase and Candle Holders - from our Depression Glass 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/ 

Flowers and Butterflies Table

During one of our trips to our local Pier 1 some time ago, Pat and I "scored" on a set of sweet dinnerware that was on sale. It's bold blue and colorful flowers are not every one's choice, so we could see why it did not sell immediately. Of course, for Pat, that meant a challenge. She loves to play with various color combinations and for this table, she chose a very unlikely combo of colors.

You can see how Pat took her color cue from the place setting and mixed gold, blue, and apricot

Flatware is sleek "Queensgate" stainless steel by J.A. Henckels

To add more color, Pat used a blue water goblet

The rather large butterfly napkin ring works well with the color combination of the table

Of course, the apricot silk rose centerpiece was taken from the roses on the salad plate. Pat placed the roses in a "Lady Diamond" tumbler by Cristal d'Arques - then she raised it slightly by using a glass candle holder.

The sweet Armani "Girl with a Butterfly" figurine belonged to our Mother

Where it came from:
Gold and Teal Place Mats - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond three or four years ago
Dinnerware - "Danielle's Flowers" from Pier 1 two or three years ago
Flatware - "Queensgate" by J.A. Henckels from Costco last year
Blue Water Goblet - "Moonlight" by Circleware from Marshall's several years ago
Wine Glass - from the Dollar Tree (still available)
Gold Hemstitch Napkin - from Pier 1 three or four years ago
Butterfly Napkin Ring - from Pier 1 two years ago
Vase - "Lady Diamond" tumbler by Cristal d'Arques from Ross years ago
Candle Holders - from Pat's collection
Apricot Silk Roses - from Michael's last year
Figurine - "Girl with Butterfly" 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/