My favorite time of the week, Tablescape Thursday with Susan at Between Naps On The Porch. Thank you, once again, Susan for hosting this fun meme.
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Today's table is using my very favorite color combination...blue and green. I first tried lilacs on the table, but the the cat kept trying to get to them. I got sick of shooing her away...she had already knocked one vase over before I got started.
I changed to a smaller vase and used some viburnum, instead.
I started with my Liberty Blue dinner plates.
Then I added Wood & Son Glenwood salad plates.
And finally, little Blue Willow type dishes. The only marking on the back is an embossed "made in England".
All of you real collectors, please don't gasp that I am showcasing a cute, but damaged, little serving dish with a band of blue/white decoration around the outside. (Don't worry that I am using it to serve food in, because I am not!) There are no markings on the bottom so have no idea who made it or how old it is. It does seem to be fairly old, though. I found it at the local ARC Thrift Store for 50¢ and can't resist anything blue and white.
The band around the outside...and you can see this dish has many years of use on it...it has been thoroughly washed a couple times since I bought it. I may try bleaching it.
This gravy boat was found in Fort Scott, Kansas is an Alfred Meakin Spray made in England, possibly between 1875-1897.
Don't you just love the blue and green together?
The flatware is Community Afterglow 1956.
Table overall. The linen tablecloth was a thrift store find some time ago.
Thank you for taking the time to visit, it is very much appreciated. Please stop by Between Naps On The Porch so you see other fabulous tablescapes.
58 comments:
Oh, I love the blue and green together too! You can never go wrong with blue willow-ish dishes!
I also couldn't help but notice the blue stemware. I got ONE at the GW and thought I might use it in a breakfast tray tablescape. I love how heavy it is. Where did you get them? (Sorry if I missed that part)
Talk to you soon ;)
Bunny Jean
The blues and greens are so pretty!! Lovely table as always.
I do love blue and green together! Very pretty!
Your lilacs are in bloom already? I thought it was cold in KS. Mine don't even have buds yet!
Blue and green are a real favorite of mine! And the combination of plates just is magical! This table is so serene yet detailed. Love it!
Yvonne
I love combining blue and green... my two favorite colors!! I have LIberty Blue dishes too.
How beautiful! I would never have thought of that combination and it looks very pretty!
Hi Mimi! You know I love the blue and white! The green salad plate is gorgeous! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie
I love the blue & green and I also like the gravy boat...very pretty!!! My cat has a thing for lilacs, too... :)
Hi Mimi...
Blue and green were a hot color combination when I was a kid..I remember a dress I had that was navy and lime..I still love it....(the combination....not the dress!)
Warm blessings,
Spencer
I love this color combination too, Mimi...and I love all of your transferware, especially the green plates! Those are my favorites. So pretty!
Very cozy table. Lovely as always.
Oh your blues and greens look so beautiful together on your table. I love the mixture of china patterns.
Saw your profile on another page. Glad I read your informative and well-written blog. Look forward to following you here. Cheers!
Oh Mimi, love this table! Your dishes are just gorgeous!! I did blue/green today as well. I, too, love that color combo! Everything looks just beautiful!
Love them dishes girl! Be blessed. Cindy
I'm falling over for this! GORGEOUS!!! Those glenwood salad plates with the blue and white - oy ve! HEAVEN! I love this color combination too mimi - and you've done it so well. I wonder if I can find that salad plate on ebay? Hmmmm .... off to check! Great job~! Changes to the garden are posted, hope you can stop by and take a peak when you get the chance! :) Take care! A
Mimi,
Regarding my soup tureen, yup, I got it at a thrift store. It was marked $9.99 and I got it for $4.99 (50% off day)!
I love how you put the two patterns together. They look so rich! Very creative, and lovely table.
Hi Mimi,
because the time difference I come little bit late to visit you.
I adore green and blue together. I love your salad plates, so nice. And I love the cat in your header - I guess, I said it once before.
Greetings, Johanna
Hey, Mimi! Try a little naval jelly (the pink jel that they sell to remove rust) on the bottom of your ARC Thrift Store dish. Also apply some on the crack. Some of these ironstone pieces do get rust stains. I like old restaurant ware and some of them have had rust stains from having iron skillets set on them (or some such scenario). The naval jelly works really well. Just dab it on thick and let it sit for awhile.
Thanks for alerting me how far Atchison is from Wichita, over on my blog "visitwithgrandma". That's a "fur piece", but then seems like going to Kansas does require a lot of driving no matter what. Heh.
Your green tablecloth really sets off your lovely china beautifully! And what wonderful china mixing in your placesetting! I think it adds so much interest to use different patterns together. Yes, cat-proof centerpieces are a challenge!
Yes, I really love your blue and green combo! Those salad plates are gorgeous!! What a wonderful table setting. :)
I too live in the middle of nowhere, in the AZ desert 75 miles southeast of Tucson, 10 miles from Mexico. :)
I do like the blue and green together. That is wonderful! You have some beautiful transferware.
Yes, I absolutely do love the blue and green together. Ethereal. -- Jane F.
Marvelous collections, Mimi... I am very envious of your treasures.
Lucky U.
Hugs on a great day & w/end ahead.
xoxo
Mimi, Thanks for your kind comment on my blog.
I do so love those blues and greens together...what a feast for the eyes, and you actually serve food! How wonderful.
Re: Kohls... I could only find 2 of the aqua plates in the store, but was able to order the other 6 online. They were 50%off, but then I always wonder what the "real" price is. I also used 2 online promo codes that gave me another 15% plus free shipping. I ordered the larger aqua platter to go with them....can't wait for their arrival.
Yes those two colors are so pretty together. I love the first plate you used too. That would be great for a patriotic setting.
Hugs,
Joanne
What a lovely table, I love the blue and green combination, reminds of the summer sky and green grass... so very pretty!
Hugz,
FLOWERHOPGURL
Love the blue and green together. My Mam used to have the blue willow pattern plates years ago.. oh how I wish I could have kept them, she doesn't have them any longer either, don't know what happened to them!
Love the liberty plates and the blue and green look great together...would not have thought to do that!
I love the blue dishes - I actually have ONE plate and one saucer similar to them. :) From the days when the kids were little - I had intended to collect it from the grocery store, but didn't follow through.
Thanks so much for your comment on my blog as well!
Blessings,
Ava
Your blue and green tablescape is lovely. I have been thinking of these 2 colors lately so I am so happy to see how lovely they look in your design.. I just put a turquoise chair on my balcony with some green furniture and green foliage and I love the color combo.
Beautiful post!
xoxo
That shade of green goes so well with the blue in the dishes! Very nice...
with that little bit of green showing it is stunning!!! great job.
You can never go wrong with blue and white. I love your thrift store finds!
- The Tablescaper
Love the blue dishes-it's very pretty with the green. I never would have thought to put those together but it's very refreshing. Loved the tablescape with the lilacs. I live in the Midwest and I am just itching for spring and the smell of lilacs is just intoxicating. I can smell them just by looking at your pretty tablescape!
Mimi, this is so pretty. Of course, I also love blue and white china, but mixing it with the green makes it pop. I also love your stemware. Did you say where you got those? If you did I missed it. They are exactly what I've been looking for. That Wood & Sons china is so pretty too. Great tablescape. laurie
Lovely, lovely, lovely! Thank you so much for the inspiration.
Warmly,
Tracey
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Beautiful table! Your transferware are gorgeous!...Christine
Yes, I adore your green and blue table. I remember my mother buying Blue Willow at the grocery store, piece by piece, when I was a little girl. She eventually replaced it with 70s gold and black stoneware. I wish I had the dishes she gave away!'
In answer to your question about the tablecloth--no, it was not stamped. Came that way from William-Sonoma, my sister's all-time favorite store! :-)
Hi Mimi...
Ohhh...I love your beautiful blue and green table, my friend! What gorgeous dishes...of coures, transferware is my very favorite of all dishes! I really enjoyed seeing your pretty pieces!!! Hmmm...blue and green must have been the color combo of the week! I enjoyed putting my blue and green table together...great colors for a spring table! Sooo...your kitty likes lilacs? Hehe...too cute! Thank you for sharing your gorgeous table with us!
I also wanted to thank you for coming by and taking a peek at my "Springtime" table! I really enjoyed your visit and sweet note, my friend! Thank you!!!
Have a fabulous Friday!
Warmest wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design
Your table is very pretty! I too like the blue and green -- and I don't mind seeing those imperfections either.
Scribbler
I love your blue and green. Your tablescape is so pretty! Jennifer
Love your plates, beautiful, beautiful.
Hugs
Charo
You can never go wrong when using the colors of the grass & the sky! Your blue & whites are ALL beautiful. Makes me wish I'd started collecting them. I just have a tea set.
I have a cracked bowl that was my Mom's & I keep it out on display all the time. Just 'cus it has a little flaw doesn't make it less lovable...alot like ME! :-)
Thanks for stopping by the Gazebo House. I appreciated your comments very much.
Bravo, bravo. Once again you have wowed everyone. Luv, bbb
I never think to put blue & green together. But I do like it. Don't know why I haven't thought about putting those 2 colors together. I do love blue & white china though. I have some Liberty Blue plates & some Blue Willow plates. I've never used mine in a tablescape. At least not yet.
Oh I love blue and green and this is just beautiful!! I love the green china...will have to look for that! Beautiful!!
Pretty table Marigene! I would never have thought of putting them together. I really love your old casserole you found. I wouldn't have been able to resist either.
Loving the blue & green together. I had some of those blue dishes when I had my first apartment, they really make for a fun setting. Thanks for visiting my site. Have a great weekend!
Everything looks great and what a wonderful color combination. Very spring like and calming. Thanks for visiting my blog.
:) Michelle
Hi Mimi,
Your table is gorgeous. The combo of colors are perfect. I love how they look on top of each other with the different border patterns. The gravy boat is gorgeous.
Hugs,
Carey
Oooh, those green and blue dishes look lovely together. Beautiful table.
bLUE AND GREEN IS A wonderful COMBINATION. I love this!!
hahaa..yes, now that I think of it, I would have chosen Mr. Ford, Sam Elliot, Sean Connery..oh so many cuties out there. That was a fun meme and I hope someone will do it again sometime.
Hi Mimi !
You are so sweet to visit..I am always playing catch up ...I need to be wealthy and retire, LOL !
Love your table and have never thought to use my blue and green together - very nice :o)
Hugs ~ Kammy
Mimi, Your china is gorgeous and I love how you mixed and matched! It all looks great with the green tablecloth! Thanks for stopping by and leaving me such sweet comments.
Blessings to you, Beth
Oh I love the blue and green...that transferware id spectacular!
Lovely Table!
love,kelee
Beautiful dishes. I adore the antique patterns, the blue and green make a wonderful tablesetting.
Thanks for comming by and your kind words. Come back again soon.
Joanie
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