Seafaring Table

Seems like we are stuck in a theme this week with both of our tablescaping blogs. But Pat couldn't resist using the Royal Stafford "Anchor" accent plate with our new flatware.

Where it came from:
Rope Charger - from Pier 1 two years ago
White Chop/Charger Plate - "Fiesta(ware)" by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
Dinner Plate - Cobalt "Fiesta(ware)" by Homer Laughlin from Macy's
Accent/Salad Plate - "Anchor" by Royal Stafford from eBay
Flatware - "Anchor" by Towle Everyday from Tuesday Morning this year
Napkin - from Pier 1 this year
Napkin Ring - from Michael's years ago
Glassware - "Picardy" from Pier 1 three years ago
Shells and Glass Cylinder - from Michael's
Lighthouse Votive Holders - from Pier 1

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/

In Praise of the Holstein

Pat wanted to set a fun table this week. For her inspiration, she started with a cute Holstein-styled pitcher that was given to me years ago....

Of course, you have to have Holstein-style dinnerware

Pat used two placemats to bring in the red color from the cow's collar

Where it came from:
Black and Red Place Mats - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond several years ago
Yellow Charger - "Color Spectrum" by Mikasa from Replacements.com
Dinnerware - "Spotted Cow" by Tienshen from eBay
Bread/Butter Plate - "Vintage Yellow" Fiesta(ware) by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
Flatware - "Decision" by Noritake from eBay and Replacements.com
Glassware - from Costco years ago
Yellow Napkin - from Pier 1 last year
Napkin Ring - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond (currently available)
Spotted Cow Candle Holders - from the Discovery Shop (Cancer Society's Thrift Store) a few years ago
Black Candles and Silk Flowers - from Michael's
Cow Pitcher - a gift

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/