Dinner With Esther Table

We couldn't resist doing another "Esther the Wonder Pig" table (see our other blog: The Welcomed Guest ) after finding a pink colored place setting from our collection of individual place settings. The color was perfect! Pretty and pink - just like Esther the Wonder Pig.....

The dinnerware is Dusty Rose "Versailles" by Fitz and Floyd

Flatware is satin finish "Kyoto" by Holister

The glass charger with gold is probably not your typical choice for the place setting - from Pier 1 Imports last year.

The glassware is another purchase from Pier 1 Imports. The touch of gold trim accents the gold trim on the dinnerware.

Who could resist this "lovely" pig planter full of silk roses? 

Where it came from:
Gold Charger - from Pier 1 Imports last year
Dinnerware - Dusty Rose "Versailles" by Fitz and Floyd (1984-1993) from our collection
Flatware - "Kyoto Frost" Satin finish by Holister from Wayfair two years ago
Gold Napkin Ring - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond several years ago
Gold trimmed Goblets - from Pier 1 Imports two years ago
Gold Candle Holders - from Pat's collection
Pig Flower Planter - by Continental Creations from eBay two or three years ago
Silk Roses - from Michael's

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) 

Spode Pink Tower Luncheon Table

Carrying through the theme of Spode transferware from our other blog (Here - Spode Blue Italian Casual Table), Pat used another very popular pattern - "Pink Tower" - to set this week's table.

Instead of butter, Pat always uses the butter pat to hold mints

Flatware is "Grand Colonial" sterling silver by Wallace - we received  eight complete place settings as a gift from our cousins (who, fortunately for us, also suffer from dishware addiction)

Speaking of our cousins, because of them and their generous gift of some Spode "Pink Tower," we now own a complete dinnerware set for eight of these....I "had to" add to the collection and haven't stopped since. It is truly an addiction.

Once again, Pat tried other glassware and found it did not look quite right. So, she turned to her favorite "go to" simple  pattern - Dollar Tree stemware..

Who doesn't recognize the iconic shape of Spode's coffee pot? 

Where it came from:
Burgundy Place Mat and Matching Napkin - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond years ago
Dinnerware - "Pink Tower" by Spode from anywhere we can find it (eBay, Replacements.com, etc.)
Flatware - "Grand Colonial" by Wallace gifted to us by our cousins
Glassware - Inexpensive Libby goblets from the Dollar Tree
Silver Napkin Ring - from Art & Old Things (a local antique and giftware 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/  
"The Scoop Link  Party" at Stone Gable: (Here)