Franciscan Carmel Table

Keeping with the retro coupe theme (our other blog is set with our Mother's vintage Sango "September Song" dinnerware), Pat set the table this week using Franciscan "Carmel" (1952-1981). It has a simple pink and gray center flower on a coupe rimless plate with platinum trim.

Although a modern, currently available  pattern, Lenox "Sculpt" flatware with it's pointed tip reminded Pat of a more vintage style and one that would have been used with "Carmel."

Where it came from:
Charger - "Rose Blush" Color Spectrum by Mikasa from eBay
Dinnerware - "Carmel" by Franciscan (1952-1981) from our single place setting collection
Glassware - from Pier 1 Imports several years ago
Flatware - "Sculpt" by Lenox (from 2010 and still available) from Tuesday Morning two years ago
Pink Fan Vase - from our Depression Ware glass collection
Glass Candle Holders - from TJMaxx two years ago
Pink Candles - from Pier 1 Imports last year

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) 

Noritake Essex Court Table

As most people know, Pat and I collect individual place settings of various dinnerware. (My favorite tablescapes on our other blog are "samplers" where we use eight different place settings to set the table - much to the dismay of my sister, I must admit....but I love them.) This week's table uses one of our newest "acquisitions" - the beautiful "Essex Court" by Noritake.

Pat found this gorgeous place setting for $7.00 in pristine condition at our local Cancer Society's Discovery Shop

For something different, Pat used White "Sophia" flatware by Hampton Forge

The glassware has etched lines

Another Armani figurine from our Mother

Where it came from:
Antique Gold Charger - from Tuesday Morning two years ago
Blue Charger - Berry "Color Moods" service plate by Cristal d'Arques from eBay
Dinnerware - "Essex Court" by Noritake from the Discovery Shop (the Cancer Society's thrift store)
Glassware - from Pier 1 several years ago
Flatware - White "Sophia" by Hampton Forge from our collection
Candles - from Ross Dress ["and Set Your Table"] for Less last year
Candle Holders - from TJMaxx three years ago
Figurine - one of our Mother's Armani figurines

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)