Saturday, December 29, 2018

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)  

Saturday, December 22, 2018

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)