Fall White Plate Challenge

We are participating in Cuisine Kathleen's "Let's Dish" (http://www.cuisinekathleen.com/)  Fall Challenge this week - design a Fall table using white plates only and one other color. Pat did not want to use the typical Autumn colors - golds, reds, yellows, browns. So, here is what she came up with after visiting Michael's silk flower section a few weeks ago:

Over view of the table

The place setting

This unusual flatware is called "Pure" by Gourmet Settings - not everyone's choice.

The modern style of the glassware goes perfectly with the flatware

Pat balanced the smooth look of the flatware and glasses with this textured dinnerware

The charger is Royal Blue "Color Spectrum" by Mikasa - it is actually more of a steel blue color.

Although it looks awkward, this flatware is really comfortable to hold and use

Pat also used this napkin fold to balance the left and the right side of the table

Of course, matching blue tea candles 

The blue hydrangea was the inspiration color for the table

One last look at the table

Where it came from:
Charger - Royal Blue "Color Spectrum" by Mikasa from Replacements
Flatware - "Pure" by Gourmet Settings from Replacements and eBay
White Dinnerware - "Wicker" by Oneida from a local antique boutique
Glassware - "Reflections" by Imperial Glass from Replacements
Square Vase - from Michael's
Blue Flowers - Michael's
Blue Tea Candles - from Ross
White Tapers - Michael's

We will be joining Cuisine Kathleen's "Let's Dish" this Wednesday:  http://www.cuisinekathleen.com/

Betty Boop Halloween Tablescape

If you haven't figured it out my now, I collect Betty Boop figurines. Pat took one of my favorites and designed another table around it. Porcelain "Halloween Betty" sits on her broom stick awaiting another holiday.

Over view of the table

The place setting

This unique, modern style flatware is called "Fluence" by Oneida

Pat used a clear acrylic ring to hold an orange napkin wrapped in a black napkin

The accent/salad plate is from Tuesday Morning

Tangerine is one of my favorite Fiestaware colors - this is the Luncheon plate

The picture is bad but the Waeschtersbach "Fun Factory" dinner plate is really a brilliant black color

The charger is a bright orange now but started out as an inexpensive ($.37 each) sand color and then spray painted with plastic adhesive Fusion paint

Pat used a spider style placemat to let some of the white tablecloth show through

Matching orange water and wine glasses are by Circleware

Betty, you are lovely....

One last look at the table

Where it came from:
Spider Placemat - Target last year
Flatware - "Fluence" by Oneida from Replacements
Orange Charger - Michael's
Black Dinner Plate - "Fun Factory" by Waechtersbach from Replacements
Orange Luncheon Plate - "Tangerine" Fiestaware by Homer Laughlin from Macy's
Black Bread/Butter Plate - Fiestaware by Homer Laughlin from Replacements
Orange/White Accent Plate - "Basics" by Konitz from Tuesday Morning
Clear Napkin Ring - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Napkins - Handmade by Pat
Orange Water Glass - "Moonlight" by Circleware from Marshall's
Orange Wine Glass - "Moonlight" by Circleware from TJ Maxx
Black Candle Holders - Depression glass from our collection
Black Tree - year old......
Orange Candles - Michael's
Betty Boop - from Danbury Mint

We will be joining Cuisine Kathleen's "Let's Dish" this Wednesday:  http://www.cuisinekathleen.com/ . Don't forget that next week is Kathleen's Fall Challenge - design a Fall tablescape using only white dishes and one other color. I can't wait to see what other tablescapers come up with.....