Lenox Westwind Table

Pat decided to pull out one of our single place settings to set the table this week - "Westwind by Lenox. Produced from 1953 through 1980, the coup style with its simple pattern is somewhat "old fashion" by today's standard, but it still makes a nice table for Autumn.

Flatware is "Sofia" by Hampton Forge

Pat mixed vintage dinnerware with modern glassware to give the table a bit more updated look

Pat found this neat napkin ring in our napkin ring "archives" (when I get the "courage" I will take pictures of where/how we store all of our stuff......I did it years ago for a blog "party" that we participated in, but we have ADDED to the collection since then. And, oh my goodness, I definitely have a dish problem......)

Where it came from:
Dark Brown Charger - from Pier 1 several years ago
Dinnerware - "Westwind" by Lenox from eBay
Flatware - Green "Sofia" by Hampton Forge from Tuesday Morning years ago
Glassware - "Urban Sable" from Pier 1 three years ago
Brown Luncheon Napkin - from TJMaxx last year
Napkin Ring - from a local craft festival years ago
Amber Salt/Pepper Set and Ceramic Leaf Bowls - from Pier 1
Olive Green Glass Vase - from Art & Old Things (a local antique boutique)
Ivory Candles - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond

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/

Friendly Village Fall Table

Although our other blog is definitely not "Autumn-themed," Pat wanted to use the new charger we just bought (from Pier  this season1.......just had to have it - we are sooooo addicted to dishware........)  It seemed natural to use Johnson Brother's "Friendly Village" dinnerware to go with it.

Flatware is called "Woodland" by Cambridge - Pat found it at Tuesday Morning several years ago

One of Pat's favorites.....a "Cinnabar" Fiesta(ware) chop plate used as a charger

We probably spent more than we should, but this charger is really neat - and should be really, really versatile.

Keeping with the "woodland" theme, Pat used "Woodland-Brown" glassware by Fostoria

Matching tea light holders are actually rustic napkin rings

With my favorite "Friendly Village" bowl

Where it came from:
Faux Wood Charger - from Pier 1 this season
Charger - "Cinnabar" Fiesta(ware) chop plate by Homer Laughlin from Replacements
Dinnerware - "Friendly Village" by Johnson Brothers from our Mother
Flatware - "Woodland" by Cambridge from Tuesday Morning
Glassware - "Woodland - Brown" (1976-1981) by Fostoria from Pat's collection
Napkin - Handmade by Pat to match charger
Ivory Tapers and Faux Wood Tea Light Holders - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Wood Candle Holders - from a local thrift 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/