Pink Flamingo Tribute

Both  of our tablescaping blogs this week were set with a tribute to the late Don Featherstone in mind - the classically trained painter and ingenious creator of the classy, kitschy, kooky pink flamingo. Our thanks go out to him for leaving a lasting and fun-loving (and sometimes annoying - if you have ever been "flamingoed" - you know, when you wake up in the morning and your entire lawn is covered in pink flamingos because you failed to return your donation to that charity you promised.....) contribution to lawns [and tablescapes] everywhere......

The whimsical, colorful table

Flatware is "Palm Tree" by Towle

Pat used a clear glass dinner and salad plate so the colorful charger shows through

To add to the tropical feel, Pat used a mango driftwood charger from World Market

To add additional color, assorted votives were used on the table

The "vase" is a coordinating plastic glass

Where it came from:
Black Placemat - Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Wooden Charger - Mango driftwood from World Market
Clear Glass Dinner and Salad Plates - by Luminarc from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Plastic Flamingo Dinner Plate and Coordinating Vase/glass - "Evolution" by Sakura (a gift to Pat's Husband from their daughter)
Bread/Butter Plate - "Marigold" Fiesta by Homer Laughlin from Replacements
Flamingo Soup Bowl - by Boston Warehouse from Ross years ago (Pat has two - they are actually Dip bowls but she uses them for flamingo soup bowls)
Flatware - "Palm Tree" Stainless Steel by Towle from Tuesday Morning
Glassware - from the Dollar Store
Blue Napkin - Handmade by Pat
Palm Tree Candle Holders - from eBay
Candles and Votives - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Glass Votive Holders and Tropical Silk Flowers - Michael's


We will be joining Christine's "Table It!" blog party this Monday at Rustic & Refined: http://www.rustic-refined.com/
We will also be joining Susan for "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch: http://betweennapsontheporch.net/

Annual Survivor's Table

This week's table is dedicated to Cancer Survivors everywhere. We toast your courage to fight this horrible disease.

The table

The place setting - dinnerware is "Bell Heather" by Royal Doulton

Flatware is "Plantation" by Oneida

Sorry this plate looks "weird" but it is really a lovely deep purple

My favorite part of this pattern is the rim

Pat fell in love with this pattern at Pier 1 last year

Pat made a simple arrangement of assorted purple and white straw flowers (remember, this is California. Fresh flowers from the garden are becoming scarce....)

Only the best for Survivors - award winning champagne (yes, from California)

Where it came from:
Dinnerware - "Bell Heather" by Royal Doulton from Pat's collection
Purple Dishware - from Ross years ago
Flatware - "Plantation" by Oneida from our Mother
Napkin Ring - from Pier 1
Glassware - from Pier 1
Candle Holders - from the Dollar Store
Candles - "Northern Lights" candles from the Ferndale Emporium (a fabulous local gift and kitchen store)
Silver Champagne Holder - from Pat's collection


We will be joining Christine's "Table It!" at Rustic & Refined this Monday:  http://www.rustic-refined.com/
We will also be joining Susan for "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/