I wanted a really simple tablesetting to show off the soup tureen I found last Friday in a little shop a few towns north of us. I walked into the shop and the first thing I noticed was this bright yellow soup tureen...I was the only one in there at the time so I knew I wouldn't be fighting anyone off! I wandered around a little bit before going over to the hutch where it was displayed. I picked it up, checking to see if there were any chips or cracks...there is a small chip out of the ladle, none on the tureen itself. When I turned it over I noticed it had Peg '78 inscribed on the bottom...wow, my guess is this was someone's ceramic class project. For being over 30 years old it was in excellent shape. I negotiated the $11.75 price down to $9. This tureen goes perfect with my Orange Rooster dishes, too!
It would have been fun to do a red/yellow table, but I have done red the past two weeks, so it had to be blue/yellow/white.
I started with a plain yellow placemat, added a blue charger then added a dinner plate, salad plate (both the same pattern) and soup bowl.
Soup tureen-second hand shop
Placemats-WalMart
Napkins-gift from Cuisine Kathleen
Flatware-Towle stainless
Blue chargers-Home Goods
Dinner/salad plate/coffee/tea cup-Arcopal (France)'Provincial'-Thrift shop in Fort Scott, KS
Soup bowl-Noritake 'Larkspur'-ARC thrift shop
Salt/pepper-TJMaxx
Stemware-Goodwill
Sugar/creamer-Goodwill
Candleholders-milkglass flower pots turned upside down-Goodwill
Rooster-TJMaxx
Thank you for visiting, hope you enjoyed my simple little table. Feel free to leave a comment, I love them!
36 comments:
I love the yellow tureen! And those blue plates are fabulous! Love your little birdies too!
That Cuisine Kathleen ..what a gal! LOL..
You can just say they are from WmSonoma next time..
I am so glad you can use them!
Lovely table, Marigene!
The napkins you got from Kathleen are so pretty. I love the yellow tureen. What a deal! I also love your plates and the color combo....Christine
That yellow tureen is beautiful! It looks great with the blues you have used. Great job! Also...great price!! Hugs!
I love how you brought all the main colors together... The yellow and blue are a great combination... What a happy tablescape!
Maria
The soup tureen is gorgeous, spectacular really in that yellow!
Maya @ Completely Coastal
That tureen is so cute and what a good purchase, how wonderful, I also love the rooster napkins and the wonderful blue charger plates, sooo pretty
Hi Mimi...
Ohh my...I just adore a beautiful yellow and blue tablescape! It reminds me of Provence!!! What a pretty soup tureen...I think it's the first time I've seen a sunny yellow one...it's gorgeous and the perfect addition to your table! I also love those gorgeous blue charger plates...would love to have some like it! A beautifully set table, my friend!!!
Warmest wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design
Hi Mimi,
I never tire of beautiful blue plates and roosters! What a beautiful table, I love the drop leaf too, I have always wanted one. The yellow tureen was a steal! Hugs to you, cindy
Mimi, your yellow and blue are beautiful. The little soup tureen is darling and you arranged eerything great.
Barbara
Very, very pretty. Good buy on the soup tureen!
Thanks for sharing!
Carol
How cool! You really got a sweet deal there. I think your yellow tureen is fabulous!! I always love yellow and blue!! Pretty table!
~Liz
I love those blue chargers! I like your soup tureen, because it is different. I have never seen a solid yellow one! Good job!
What a cute soup tureen. It is definitely the center of attention on your table! Love those rooster napkins too! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!
- Suzanne
justanotherhangup.blogspot.com
I love the yellow and blue together with just touches of white. Love the color on the chargers, yummy.
Beautiful...love the blue and yellow!!
I love blue, yellow and roosters. Very cheery and very country French. I want it - oh, Thou Shalt Not Covet - lol.
That was quite a buy on the tureen. I'm watching for one now. I think dark blue and yellow are so relaxing. The colors remind me of a big porch with wicker furniture and fluffy cushions.
Sue
You have so many beautiful pieces! I was shocked when you said how much you paid for the tureen. What a deal! Great tablescape!
That yellow tureen is very cool and unusual. I love how you paired it with blue and white. Nice job! You must've had a good time arranging this.
What a beautifully set table! You got such a great deal on the tureen and just think, it's one of a kind!
I was on the lookout recently for soup tureens myself. I found 2 that I love and display them on top of my china cabinet. They make such a statement don't you think!
Your table is wonderful and thank you for telling us brands and places. That always helps...except those adorable rooster napkins! :)
The soup tureen is lovely and the color is perfect on your table.
Hi Mimi! What a wonderful yellow tureen you found. It looks wonderful center stage with your blue and white! Love those pretty blue chargers! Everything is so inviting and cozy!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Blue and yellow and all that beauty,, what an amazing table you've set. So glad I got to see it. I am having serious soup tureen envy here .. LOVE IT ~!
Blue and yellow is one of my favorite color combinations, so I am loving this tablescape! I want some blue chargers like that! What a pretty color, and your china is so pretty. What a lucky find that tureen was! (I don't think you listed where you got those pretty chargers). laurie
What a beautifully set table you have! What a pleasure to visit you!
What a great find! Your new soup tureen is beautiful and what a great price. I think yellow and blue look wonderful together too. Yes, that Kathleen, what a gal :)
Two of my favorite colors, Blue and Yellow! Lovely table!
What a cozy tablesetting - what time is dinner?!
Yes, I did make the quilt. I am in the process of quilting it as we speak! :)
Beautiful tureen Marigene! I love those blue chargers too!!!
Lovely table and what a find on the tureen. I love tureens! The only place is where does one put many tureens? Alas, storage is a problem!
And I see you got your dishes from my town on the prairie. The next time you visit, I'd love to have you stop by Linderhof for tea!
Such a cheery table! I am in love with those blue plates. They all look fantastic together!
Cheers, Andrea
Love your new tureen and I really like the yellow and blue combination - sooo pretty!!!
thanks for the comment on my blog!
Joni
I love your new soup tureen. I am still trying to figure out this whole blog world and instead of adding myself as a follower to your blog I added myself to my own blog. I love chicken things and can't wait to see your orange rooster dishes.
Yellow and Blue are so perfect together aren't they. I love what you have done here. Can't wait to see what you do next week.
Best wishes, Natasha.
Those blue chargers are beautiful!!!
I love these colors ! You seriously scored on the $9 awesome tureen.
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