What’s Black and White and Pink all over?

So what is black and white and pink all over? Today’s Tablescape that’s what!! You thought I was going to say something like “a sun burned zebra didn’t you”. Well, what about zebra flowers? Hmmmm. You never know.

Next week, Mr. Dumpling and I will be married 36 years. That’s a long time these days to be with the same person. “Most” days, he’s a keeper. Now on those other days….

So, I strolled down Memory Lane this week and recreated some of our wedding décor. Now, keep in mind…1975. We were college sweethearts with a year left in school. This is what a 1975 wedding looked like…you know there’s going to be floppy hats don’t you?



And this is where my blessings begin! My maternal grandmother made every dress in that picture except mine and one bridesmaid. She made my veil, a lingerie set and even my going away outfit. She was a talented woman beyond measure and I’m so thankful God blessed my life with her. I have precious memories.

Let’s look quickly at the picture. Two candlelighters on the left (pink daisy sheer material with PINK daisies). By the way, one of them now has 4 children and the other is a grandmother. Sigh. I’m old.  Flower girl has same material and basket has PINK daisies.  Bridesmaids have white and PINK daisy trim on the dresses and the hat.

Are you picking up a theme? PINK daisy bouquets and wrist corsages.
So, with that in mind, I had to have PINK daisies on my table…black and white for the tux’s…and I’m off and running to Hobby Lobby. Don’t you adore Hobby Lobby?
So for our anniversary celebration…this is what I came up with. Let’s take it a step at a time.

I started with a gorgeous vintage table linen made by the same maternal grandmother “Ma Jessie” and my mother. My mother did the embroidery! What a treasure to me.



Even the underside is neat. I’m happy to know Mother took the time to do this so well.



Table was made my hand. Look at the tiny stitches my grandmother made.



Then I added pearl placemats from Dillards:



Chargers from Penney’s:



My Lenox Butler’s Pantry plate…I use this set all the time cause I love it.



A black and white toile salad plate from Marshall’s:



And a special green Fruits Depression glass sherbet. We bought a set of this pattern for our 5th wedding anniversary.

Goblets are Franciscan or Fostoria (memory dims) but purchased one Christmas by our parents.



I made the napkins! Yes, I really did. Don’t try to see if the stitching is even please.

I also tried it as a silverware pocket but came back to just folding it. I thought I saw more color that way.

Now let’s add silverware, flowers (remember the ZEBRA comment above?)…and some more pretties…and this is what we get!




The silver tray with the pink Depression salt and peppers was used at our wedding.

 
I saw the blinged out zebra print flowers and just flipped. It was an “ah ha” moment when everything came together!






This pic below was just for fun. I was playing with Picasa which I love…and tried one of their effects. Fun stuff!

And just to add, the Pink Depression Lemonade pitcher with the lid belonged my paternal grandmother “Ma Vera”…so this really was a evening planned with precious memories…and the hope of many more blessed years together.




This Pink Saturday is joined with the Miracle Makeover. The theme was to write about a blessing in our own life and God has blessed me many times over. Our inspiration for Miracle Makeover is Charlie. If you have time, what this inspiring video. Leave some comments as directed by Beverly...better yet, add a post and raise money for this worthy cause!



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Tablescaping–Ham and Eggs

Today, let’s take a look at some dishes from one of my favorite Pottery companies…Blue Ridge Pottery. Blue Ridge pottery is handpainted pottery from the  (insert year here). There is a pattern or two or MANY for everyone. Florals, fruits, peasants and farm scenes are just a few of the patterns you can find. You can tell we love Blue Ridge:

Today, I’m using a rare pattern with the Ham and Egg design. Since we have a farm near the house, this is a pattern near and dear.


The table is set for a “Farmhouse” breakfast. I’m using:
Metal white lacy chargers (eBay)
Bordello Green cabbage plates (eBay)
Placemats (Old Farmer Almanac Store)


Flatware – First Love International (1937-73)
Franciscan Yellow Goblet and Sherbet (.50 each at Garage Sale)

The chickens are made by Royal Copley. Pottery was sold in the “Five and Dime” stores in the 40’s and 50’s.  The planters were used by florist for small arrangements.

Here’s another Royal Copley chick along with an egg scale. I love “General Store” type items. You can see this egg is a Large…and is exactly what the carton said. It really works!

The pottery bowl with the eggs is made by McCoy. It is called “Girl Watering Flowers”.


Every proper table needs a crumber! We found this set in a small shop in Leslie, Arkansas on one of our trips. It does have a monogram which happens to be my maiden name letter…SOLD! Gently scrape the crumbs off your table with the knife into the tray. Love it!
I folded a tea stained doily inside the pocket of a napkin. Placed the fork inside and used little metal chicks around the fork.


Thanks for visiting today. Come back and I may have actually cooked some “Ham and Eggs”!

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Mountain Flower Painted Petalware Depression Glass

One of my favorite collections is Red trimmed Petalware made by the MacBeth-Evans Glass Company in the 1940's. The plate is somewhat translucent when held to the light. The first time I saw it...well, I just gasped. It was love at first sight.

Little did I know this pattern is "scarcer than hen's teeth". That's one of my grandma's saying but I kind of like it! I have SLOWLY added a piece at a time. And then fortunately, we found eBay. I added a few more here and there and still look for it on our trips.

There are many patterns of Petalware all made from 1930-1950. It comes in a variety of colors and patterns. Some patterns include the pastel stripes, bolders stripes, fruit patterns, and other florals.

This is the Mountain Flower pattern. I love that I can put almost any color with it. I can use my Green Depression glass, I have some blue I use...I just love it! The green goblet is from my mother and was considered the "good" glasses used for holidays, etc.

While shopping on eBay one day, I saw these tumblers. I almost stopped breathing! You think I'm exaggerating? Then you really don't know me very well!!! These are so very hard to find. I waited and sniped (do you know what that is?) and was the winner! Woo hoo!  If I ever stumble on the larger 12 oz. tumblers, I'll have to do a little victory dance.

It is a very striking set to display. It was previously displayed in an old oak cabinet in our other home. 




Currently it is displayed in my glass kitchen cabinet. I enjoy drinking my coffee at the island facing my pretty dishes! 

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Tablescape Thursday - 4/2 - A cozy breakfast tray

Welcome to my Tablescape Thursday post. To see more dishes and pretties than you can shake a stick at, hop over to Susan's at Between Naps on the Front Porch. You're in for a treat!




It seems we have all gone Spring crazy and I'm right that with you. We had sunshine today. It was a glorious day. Personally, I love mornings...calm mornings.



Mr. Dumpling, are you reading this? Mr. Dumpling like to chat in the mornings, share what he reads on Yahoo, plans for the day, etc.

Me? Not so much. I want to drink my coffee, walk out on the porch, drink my coffee and maybe watch The West Wing or NCIS I taped while I drink more coffee. Boo snuggles in the chair with me and he's not too chatty in the a.m. either.



Anyway, when I was thinking about Tablescape Thursday, I thought about morning. Wouldn't it be nice to wake up to a lovely little breakfast tray?


Let's play a little and we'll pull out a variety of dishes. I love doing that!


I found this little yellow wooden tray at a Garage Sale. Mother gave me the placemats years ago. Breakfast was sort of thrown together today. We've having croissants, cheese, blackberries, a hard boiled egg, orange juice and coffee.







Here's how I put it together. Using the tray and placemat, I'll add one of my favorite plates that goes with almost everything. It's by Noritake and called Reverie. I've had it since 1977. I was a child. (haha).


I love the designs on it...butterflies, lady bugs and my favorite colors of yellow, pink and green.






On top of that, I'll put my Hobby Lobby bunny plates from several years ago. Aren't they sweet with the open work around the edges?






I love mixing my green Depression glass with the Reverie. Today, I've used my green Depression Fruits tumbler and sherbet.



I love the fruit pattern etched on the glass. The sherbet has the cherries. Some have a pear, etc.



To keep the Spring look, I used my mother of pearl silverware. I just love it. It needs cleaned but I'm sure you're too kind to mention it.



The sweet little chick egg cup is holding our speckled hard boiled egg.



Now just for fun, I'm going to make a few changes. I told you I loved playing with dishes and getting different looks with just a few tweaks.



I'm using my silver bunny tray now as a plate. Isn't he cute? I wish I had more of these.



I added a cute little green bunny. He's the softest green and he's new from HL (1/2 price of course!).

I'll see you tomorrow for Friday Show and Tell!

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