My tablescape this week is a “pretend” one using pieces that are normally eye candies and aren’t used at the table. But that certainly does not mean these pieces can’t appear on the table for a “dress-up” party, does it? So, here it is, with the trinket trays doubling as individual salad bowl, and bread plate respectively. You will also notice that a framed picture is used as a charger for the place setting:
The bouquet motif is based on an 18th century Chinese export bowl. There are over thirty colors in the motif. Think of the different metal oxides used to produce the exuberant colors:
The border is the famous Fitzhugh border, which also appeared in the Order of the Cincinnati, service of Martha and George Washington:
Among those who are invited to the “dress-up party for dishes” are – some crystal stemware, an antique cobalt/silver salt cellar, a pair of Italian brass birds, and an Italian brass candelabra:
Thank you for popping by my “dress-up party for dishes”! I hope you have enjoyed my pretend tablesetting. Have a lovely day!
Very pretty! Your table settings are making me want to get out the hand-painted bowls done by a great-aunt! I may just have to figure out how to showcase them!
Gorgeous!!
Such pretty table and colors!
cielo
What fun. Your “placemat” is especially creative.
What a gorgeous table! Your dishes are truly divine!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia
It is all so pretty, Wendy, but I especially love that beautiful colbalt blue salt cellar! Very fun!
You have beautiful dishes. Of course I am looking through them to the quilt on the table. Beautiful quilt there too and I can’t remember if I have seen it in full? Lovely and thank you for sharing. Natima
Beautiful Wendy. I really like the stemware!!
Hi Wendy, your dishes are lovely and I love the chargers!!!! So creative!
Barb
LOVELY items on your table!
Gorgeous blue and white plates! Actually, everything on the table is so pretty, even the gold peacocks..Christine
Very pretty. Love the idea of using the picture frame in your place setting!
Christi
Hi Wendy,
Another beautiful collection of plates. Your table setting is lovely. I quite like your table cloth as well. – Sandra.
Oh goodness, do I spy a quilt on the table!!! Everyone who knows me knows I LOVE quilts. And they get me from the get-go! Pretty dress up. (Hey, we’re all playing dishes, ya know?) This is very pretty. Get these pretties out and show them off! Loved seeing them!
Brenda
It’s fun to pretend isn’t it!!!! Who says you can’t use a picture frame for a charger? Love how your mind works… Nice scape…The brass chandelier is fabulous.. Stop by and see what I did to my Brass chandelier lamp, just scroll down a little from the tablescape, Nice to meet you, don’t think I’ve been here before, xoxo~Kathy @ “Sweet Up-North Mornings…
This is all very pretty, and very interesting! How unique to use the picture frame for the charger!
I enjoyed your dress-up party for dishes.
Katherine
What beautiful china. You did such a nice job with your tablescapes. Thanks for sharing them with us.
Very pretty and very dressy. You set a beautiful table. I am having a blue and white giveaway so come on by.
Very lovely.
Cindy
Fancy blues! Happy Blue Monday.
So much fun, this dress up party for your dishes. Makes me want to play too.
Have an awesome day!
Becky K.
Hospitality Lane
Oh MY! So gorgeous!!
Happy Blue Monday!
~Lynn♥
Howdy
Happy Blue Monday.
Thank you for the wonderful invitation today.
I had such a delightful time.
The dishes were simply divine and the table set for a Queen.
You really are very imaginative and creative .
What a great combination for a hostess.
Thank you again for sharing.
The photos are just fabulous .
Have a wonderful rest of the week.
Happy Trails
Wow, these are so pretty. Love the colors in the dishes.
Hello, Happy Blue Monday! Beautiful blue china, thank you for sharing! Have a great week.
Bless you, Shirl
Shirls Rose Cottage