Playing With Pattern Tablescape

I'd like to share a tip with you for keeping your plates and bowls from being scratched as you are storing them.  It's simple, easy and cheap. 

Old fashioned paper plates.  Just insert a paper plate between your dinner plate, salad plate, salad bowl or charger to ensure there is no contact between the bottom ridge of your plate and the top of the next plate.  I've used bubble wrap and fun foam in the past, and while they are adequate, it takes quite a bit of time to cut them to fit.  You can purchase the paper plates in two sizes, so they are perfect for larger and smaller plates.  You can use the foam plates, but they are not as flexible as the paper and will not flatten out, taking up more space and causing your dish stacks to be a bit woobly.

Chargers - Hobby Lobby
Dinner Plates - Royal Stafford - Red and White Checker
Salad Plates - Royal Stafford in two patterns - Harvest Village and Hayride
Flatware - Reed and Barton Queen's Garden

I'm joining the Tablescape Thursday meme at Between Naps on the Porch.  Please be sure and drop by for a visit.

Old World Style Tablescape

My table is inspired by the antique map salad plates that I found at Pottery Barn at 75% off this past weekend. 

A stack of several plates add several layers grounded with my Southern Living at Home Cantebury Chargers . 

Earthenware pottery filled with greenery provides a centerpiece that resembles something that might be found in an archaeological dig. 

A cozy setting for two.  My tablecloth is a rust brown and cream check....in the pictures it looks much more like a red gingham. 

I'm joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for her weekly Tablescape party.  If you want to view some eye candy, visit Susan and the other party participants to see their contribution this week. 

All The Best,

Just We Two Tablescape

Susan from Between Naps on the Porch hosts this fun party weekly and I'm joining in this week with a tablescape.  You can click on the link to visit with Susan and browse through many beautiful and creative tables this week.

This week, I'm setting a table for two.  The sun is shining brightly outside today, something we have not seen much of lately but it's still hearty food weather.  A  tablesetting this time of year usually includes a bowl for a good soup or broth.

Salad Plate is a soft blue with a slight aqua tint and was puchased last summer from TJ Maxx

Dinner Plate is Fleur de lis by American Atelier

Charger is Cantebury from Southern Living at Home and is now retired

Flatware is Hampton but I don't remember the pattern.  Napkin Rings are the same color burnished metal as the chargers and are from Pier One.

I decided to use the square plate and round charger because I like that it is not expected but still works.  The texture of the plate design is a good layer to the throw that I'm using as a table covering.

Candle votives from Kirklands.

Iced Tea Goblet is Colonial by Gibson.

All The Best,

mill57@charter.net
http://www.theycallmejammi.blogspot.com/

Traditional Red and White for A Valentines Day Brunch

I'm joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch this week, with a casual but elegant tablescape to celebrate Valentines Day.  I have been blessed with being able to spend my life with a partner who is my best friend and confidant.  The table is set in my breakfast nook in anticipation of a sweet VD brunch. 

A cherub naps on the table, resting up for his big day.

Silver chargers, handpainted white dinner plates from and red salad plates

Small silver trays are used to hold votive candles at each placesetting.

Candlelight is a necessary indulgence for any romantic meal.

Along with being beautiful, candlelight makes everything sparkle gently.  The low light makes the detail on the setting really stand out.

A crystal butter dish that I found at an antique shop.

A footed majolica dish holds faux cherries.

Coffee cups in the same pattern as the dinner plates.

I hope you enjoy this special day with your sweetheart.

Charger - Hobby Lobby

Dinnerplate - Castleware by Tabletops Unlimited

Salad Plate - Bella

Flatware - Gallery from Southern Living At Home

Glassware - Emerson from Southern Living At Home

Tablerunners - Dollar Store

One Of Those Days Tablescape

I'm having one of those days, weeks acutally.  You know the ones that I mean - there is more to do than there is time to do it.  This week has been pretty busy all around, work, home etc.  As a result, I have not had an opportunity to put together a tablescape....but, I did want to participate in Susan's weekly party....so, I'm keeping it real and sharing the magic of my life today.

Dinner plate and salad plate are white on white with a scallop trim pattern on the edge of the salad plate, which compliments the rope edging of the dinner plate.  Placemat is educational as well as functional adn consists of the current 'for Dummies' books that I need this week. 

Plasticware Silverware Flatware is black, which coordinates nicely with the yellow and white of the overall setting.  Accessories include glasses, flung carelessly on the setting as a fit of frustration erupts....Aleve and Tums are for...well, you know. 

I almost forgot to mention my glassware...it is new this week and found at Walmart.  Comes with an expiration date, can be recycled and since it is diet, cancels out all unhealthy items placed in the consumer's mouth.  Great concept and a bargain at about 79 cents.

Hope you enjoyed my tablescape this week.  Please join Susan at Between Naps on the Porch to see some great ideas in tablescaping. 

All The Best,

mill57@charter.net
http://www.theycallmejammi.blogspot.com/

Calm and Serene - Tablescape Thursday

Each week, Susan at Between Naps on the Porch hosts Tablescape Thursday.  The participants continue to grow and why not, this is a great party.  Click here to see hundreds of beautifully scaped tables from the talented folks who participate. 

My table this week is calm and serene with differing shades of white and just a teeny touch of black, not really even enough to mention.

There is nothing more beautiful than layering white dishes.  Flatware is Gallery from Southern Living at Home. White dinner and salad plate are my everyday Gibson.  Chargers are marked with a B and are from Home Goods, so not sure of the brand or maker.

I love this white pineapple from Tabletops Unlimited that I found at Home Goods.  This figurine is a good size and I'm on the lookout for another so that I will have a matching pair.  The detail is gorgeous.  Astoria salt and Pepper are from Southern Living at Home

White and green in a floral arrangement in a greek urn is just the right touch for the centerpiece.

Candlelight, who doesn't love the soft glow.

Another Tabletops Unlimited piece....cluster of grapes.

Victoria compotes from Southern Living at Home make beautiful votive holders centered on each placesetting. 

I found these cute silver Teapot napkin rings on eBay last summer.

If you have not signed up for my Rooster-licious Blogaversary giveaway, be sure to check out my post here.

All The Best,

mill57@charter.net
http://www.theycallmejammi.blogspot.com/