Friday, March 27, 2020

Roses and Gold Tablescape

Trev volunteered to set the Table for One this week and he did not fail us. He brought some of his "supplies" (I told you that he has the same - no worse - dish addiction that Pat and I have) and in no time at all, had a beautiful and unique table set.




The dinnerware is "Bracelet" by Syracuse China



The gorgeous glassware is "Bracelet" by Glastonbury-Lotus witch matches the dinnerware


The Armani figurine is from our Mother's collection


Where it came from:
Charger - Trev purchased a set of twelve from Gump's of San Francisco years ago
Dinnerware - "Bracelet" by Syracuse (1949-1970)
Accent Plate - from Trev's collection
Flatware - Pattern unknown purchased at the Loleta Antique Show several years ago
Glassware - "Bracelet" (Stem #L26) by Glastonbury-Lotus
Figurine - by Armani from our Mother's collection
Burgundy Napkin - from  Linentablecloth.com (online mail order site for all kinds of table decorating linens and things at really reasonable prices)

This week, we will be joining "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/ 

Friday, March 20, 2020

Setting My Breakfast Table for Easter

With the "Stay at Home" order now state-wide, citizens are not leaving their homes - only going out for emergencies and food. This is an incredibly difficult time but we are resilient and will get through it. So - to feel better, let's set the table.....(This table was set a few weeks ago by Pat's daughter while she was here visiting.)


Flatware is "Queensgate" by J.A. Henckels 

The Bunny accent plate is part of a set of four different scenes - from Pier 1

The dinner plate is "Sea Mist" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin

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







Where it came from:
Purple Place Mat - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond this year
Assorted Dinnerware and Serving Pieces - "Rose," "Sea Mist," "and "Periwinkle" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com and eBay
Bunny Accent Plate - from Pier 1 two years ago
Goblets - "Samba" by Libby from Ross several years ago
Flatware - "Queensgate" by J. A. Henckels from Costco two years ago
Sisal Bunny - from Pier 1 two years ago
Flowered Centerpiece Tree - Handmade by Pat
White Ceramic Bunny Napkin Rings - from Maryland China Company three or four years ago

This week, we will be joining "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/ 

Saturday, March 14, 2020

Lenox Butterfly Meadow Breakfast Table

What better way to start the day than with a Springtime breakfast table using Lenox "Butterfly Meadow" dinnerware!


Flatware is "Butterfly" stainless steel by Godinger



The charger is "Vermicelli" by Spode (1999-2004) 



Pat and I found the water goblet a few years ago at Tuesday Morning



Where it came from:
Yellow Charger - "Vermicelli" by Spode from eBay
Dinnerware - "Butterfly Meadow" by Lenox from Costco years ago
Assorted Serving Pieces - "Butterfly Meadow" by Lenox from Replacements.com
Flatware - "Butterfly" by Godinger from Horchow last year
Purple Water Goblet - Pattern unknown from Tuesday Morning two years ago
Mimosa Glass - from the Dollar Tree
Silver Napkin Ring - from Tuesday Morning serveral years ago
Chrystal Flower Basket - from the Cancer Society's Discovery Thrift Shop

This week, we will be joining "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/ 

Saturday, March 7, 2020

Lenox "Morning Blossom" Table

You can't go wrong with Lenox....or so says our cousin Trev who was here this weekend helping Pat set tables. For the Table for One blog, he selected Lenox "Morning Blossom" to use for dinnerware - opting not to use a charger.


Flatware is "Antique Baroque" by Wallace



The thin gold trimmed goblets are from Pier 1



Candle holders and matching vase is "Edme" by Wedgwood

The small accent figurine is part of our Mother's collection 

Where it came from:
Dinnerware - "Morning Blossom" by Lenox from eBay
Flatware - "Antique Baroque" by Wallace from Horchow two or three years ago
Gold-trim Goblets - from Pier 1 two years ago
Candle Holder, Vase, and Salt and Pepper Shaker - "Edme" by Wedgwood from our collection
Figurine - by Armani from our Mother
Gold Napkin Ring - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond three or four years ago

This week, we will be joining "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/ 

Saturday, February 29, 2020

Spring Fiesta(ware) Table for One

Spring is right around the corner and the weather is getting much warmer. Since Pat's daughter was here visiting this weekend, we talked her into setting the tables for both of our blogs this week.


Flatware is hammered "Castello" by Godinger

Jennifer has no fear of using color - she mixed "Daffodil," "Peacock," "and Lemongrass" Fiesta(ware) 

Pat made napkins to match our "Peacock" Fiesta(ware). Her husband spray painted the napkin rings to match "Daffodil."




Still one of our favorite chargers - from Maryland China Company (mail order)


The unique tumbler with green and blue stripes is from Pier 1 years ago


Where it came from:
Striped Place Mat - from Tuesday Morning years ago
Charger - from the Maryland China Company
Dinnerware - "Daffodil," "Peacock," and "Lemongrass" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Macy's, Kohl's, and Replacements.com
Goblet - from Pier 1 years ago
Votives and matching Candles - from Ross two or three years ago
Votive Holders - from Michael's

This week, we will be joining "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/