This is my first Tablescape Thursday hosted by Susan at Between Naps on The Porch and I am so excited. I love setting my table differently each time and finding just the right china or glassware, tablecloth or napkins to set the particular mood. I was reading At Home With Carolyn Roehm last week and got the idea for this tablecloth from her beautiful and inspiring book with it's lovely pictures.
I love the contrast between the blue and white and have several different patterns of china in these colors. I mix and match(?) them together. This was set for a casual family dinner.
Because my round table is so wide ("72") it is hard to find tablecloths for it so I have begun buying coverlets or bed coverings. (Thank you Carolyn). This one is for a queen size, is matelisee and has the nice scalloped edging. I have found a big variation in the sizes so be sure to read the dimensions before purchasing. I have found some at HomeGoods for a good price.
I love old transfer ware with the lovely picture scenes.
I found some of these balls at HomeGoods. I did have them in a lovely glass bowl then changed them to the basket to look more casual.
I thought this one was Spode but the back says Denmark trademark England.
This is a Syracuse China (restaurant use) plate that I bought from their outlet store when we lived in New York.
This is my silver plate we got for our wedding. I love it with the rose and shell patterns combined. (I wish it were in focus!)
The stemmed glasses were from Costco. I am looking for some pretty blue tumblers now and some clear blue salad plates. Also some beautiful antique napkins would be nice! To see more lovely tables go to Susan's site. Now I look forward to reading and seeing all the beautiful tablescapes from everyone else!
Because my round table is so wide ("72") it is hard to find tablecloths for it so I have begun buying coverlets or bed coverings. (Thank you Carolyn). This one is for a queen size, is matelisee and has the nice scalloped edging. I have found a big variation in the sizes so be sure to read the dimensions before purchasing. I have found some at HomeGoods for a good price.
I love old transfer ware with the lovely picture scenes.I found some of these balls at HomeGoods. I did have them in a lovely glass bowl then changed them to the basket to look more casual.
I thought this one was Spode but the back says Denmark trademark England.
This is a Syracuse China (restaurant use) plate that I bought from their outlet store when we lived in New York.
This is my silver plate we got for our wedding. I love it with the rose and shell patterns combined. (I wish it were in focus!)The stemmed glasses were from Costco. I am looking for some pretty blue tumblers now and some clear blue salad plates. Also some beautiful antique napkins would be nice! To see more lovely tables go to Susan's site. Now I look forward to reading and seeing all the beautiful tablescapes from everyone else!
Happy Tablescaping to you!
