Garden Books and Lunch Table

Pat couldn't think of a better way to spend lunchtime than reading garden books in anticipation of Spring.

Flatware is "April" silverplate by International Silver Company

The charger is a "Fiesta Meadow" chop plate by Homer Laughlin

Smaller, simple glassware from the Dollar Tree worked best for the place setting

This book by my very favorite garden expert - Adrian Bloom - is my go-to source for inspiration each year

Where it came from:
Charger - "Fiesta Meadow" by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
Dinnerware - "Pembroke" by Aynsley (1985-2015) from Replacements.com
Flatware - "April" silverplate by International Silver from Pat's collection
Glassware - from the Dollar Tree three or four years ago
Candle Holders - Green "Swirl" Depression Glass by the Imperial Glass Company from eBay
Ceramic Hummingbird Napkin Ring - from Art & Old Things (a local antique and gift store)
Green Hemstitch Napkin - from Pier 1 two or three years ago

This week, we will be joining "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/ 

English Breakfast and Books Table

What's better to start the day with than a hardy breakfast and a good English murder mystery? The table is set this week using Johnson Brothers "Olde English Countryside" dinnerware replete with thatched cottages and an English Midlands vibe. And since Pat and I both love vintage murder mysteries, it was easy to decorate the table using lots of books from various English authors.

Just a simple place setting to start the day.....

Flatware is "Wind Song" silverplate by Oneida

Glassware is "Espresso" by Lenox

These are just a very small sample of the books available through the Poisoned Pen Press British Library Crime Classics

Where it came from:
Dinnerware - "Olde English Countryside" by Johnson Brothers from eBay
Flatware - "Wind Song" silverplate by Oneida from our collection
Glassware - "Espresso" by Lenox from Pat's daughter
Cocoa Brown Napkin - from Target last year

This week, we will be joining "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/