After reading a post by Babs of
Upstairs Downstairs the other day, I decided to do a tartan table in honor of National Tartan Day, April 6. If you haven't checked out her delightful blog, you really should!
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The only
real tartan I have is a square one from Goodwill a while back. I think it may have been meant to be used as a kerchief/babushka back in the 1950's-1960's. It makes a nice square for a table, though. The main colors are red and blue. There are very thin white and yellow lines of yarn running through, too.
I kept the table very, very simple, almost stark, so that you could enjoy the tartan pattern. If anyone knows this pattern by name, please let me know what it is.
I have used only a solid red Waechtersbach dinner plate and a dark blue Design House soup/salad bowl.
The stemware is Fostoria
Monet in the dark blue. It was manufactured between 1985-1986.
The napkins are solid red cotton. I have used the flatware many times, Oneida
Afterglow, circa 1958.
The centerpiece is a pillar candle in an urn with votives surrounding it. The candle looked too bare, so I added a little bit of lambs ear to jazz it up.
The place setting.
The stack...pretty sad, isn't it!
A view of the entire table.
I will be linking up to
Blue Monday at
Smiling Sally
Rednesday at
It's A Very Cherry World
Tablescape Thursday at
Between Naps On The Porch.
I appreciate and thank you, very much, for taking the time to visit my blog! Hope to see you here again soon.
50 comments:
love the blue and red....but not as much as jerry will like it! and simple is good...
love ya,
j
Very very nice. Even a color-blind male can appreciate all the color. Maybe you yanked the material off some salty old bagpiper.
BIL
What a lovely table! Happy blue Monday.
What a fun idea! Thanks for sharing your blues.
Happy Blue Monday, Marigene.
Love this tablescape. I am a big fan of plaids. Nice to get this on this bleary Monday after getting snow that covered any bare spots we had! love, bbb
Love the blues! Very pretty tartan. My Dad was a designer of plaid for years back when NY actually had a garment center.
You knew I'd love this one because it's my two favorite colors! Looks great with the plaid "tablecloth". Love the red and blue together. No setting for tomorrow?
Such a beautiful pattern.
Please come take a look at my entry, thank you!
Marigene,
I adore the red and blue dinnerware and your goblets are breathtakingly beautiful! Sometimes simple is best. I'd say "you hit the nail on the head" with showing off this loving plaid!
Fondly,
Pat
Marigene, Oh my! Happy Tartan Day! Your tartan tablescape its terrific! LOL... I love the simplicity of the plates and the Fostoria stemware is gorgeous with it. I really like your centerpiece with the lambs ears and candle too.
Well done and thanks so much for joining in the fun. Hugs, Babs
Oh, I tried to identify your tartan, but couldn't find it. I'll keep looking and let you know if I find out. Hugs again.
I thought you were French! Does a piper come with the table? :)
Looks good. Love the plaid!
Robby Burns would love to dine here! :)
Very pretty, Marigene! My MIL was a big collector of Pendleton and this reminds me of her :)
I love plaid (Tartans) but don't have any. Now I'm on the lookout for a great scarf like this one. It's simple plates but with that plaid I think it's perfect. Love those glasses...what a pretty shape! hugs, Linda
I love the glow of the candles and the lighting. This table is so inviting for me. The simplicity of it says a lot more than you think. Two thumbs up!
Sometimes, simple is better...I love this table!!
Yours is the 2nd blog I read today about National Tartan Day. Who knew! I love the dark blue plates and glasses, they are so gorgeous with the tartan. Now, I am in the mood for bagpipe music. Our neighbor two houses away plays them and his wife makes him go outside to practice, so that is fun for us!
Very nice! It brings to mind a kilt or two from high school. The lambs ear is nice too! Lynne
Marigene, this is a wonderful table. How did I not know about Tartan Day??? I've seen it on several blogs now, and it sounds cool. Wish I had thought of something ahead of time.
XO,
Sheila :-)
Very nice Marigene! Love the plaid! National Tartan Day is new to me, and I am really enjoying reading about it on blogs.
I just learned of Tatan Day today! Your tablescape looks lovely and perfect for Rednesday!
I've never heard of Nat.Tartan Day until today.
Your table is precious. That square of tartan works just great for your table. Love it.
xo bj
What a wonderful tartan table Marigene! All of the dishes and glasses are just perfect for this beautiful tartan linen! Great job! Lambs Ear is Lia's favorite flower in our flower bed. She takes extreme care in making sure it is watered just right. She says it is so soft and cuddly! LOL
I adore tartan (probably because of the red in it,lol)....
Wow so pretty reds...Happy Rednesday. See you in my entry.
A great post for reds featuring Tartan day.
Love having a tartan about the hoose, so pretty.
I love tartans. They remind me of that Scot that I married. I think this is such a warm table with colors that go just perfectly toether for it.
And there's nothing sad about the stack. LOL Sometimes, the tablecloth should get the right to steal the show! Yours does.
Never heard of Tartan Day-How neat-thanks for the info!
Wonderful tartan table! Love the colors.
Marigene, love seeing this table! Great GW find with that pretty tartan cloth. I'm always look when I'm out thrifting, but never have any luck with textiles. I have found some tartan dishes at GW though. ;-)
Love the blue and red dishes on the tartan. Gorgeous! Stop by for some more tartan at HFTS. I'm hosting a Tartan Day Tea. ~ Sarah
Love me some plaid, great table:@)
Today I learned about Tartan day! Love your piece of tartan. How fortunate your had the perfect dishes. Please drop in for a Mikasa giveaway!
I'm crazy about plaid, so I really enjoyed your tablescape! I love blue & red together too. I didn't know there was a National Tartan Day...thanks for sharing!
Great table!!! Such color. Until I read a post the other day, I had never heard of National Tartan Day. I think next year I'll have to participate.
- The Tablescaper
I never heard of national tartan day. Thanks for the information. Lovely table!
very pretty! I love your goblets!
Marigene -- I really like your table. The tartan tablecloth is just so bright and enticing. The red dinner plate and blue bowl fit this tartan to a T! Joni
I am having so much fun visiting the tartan posts today! I had no idea that it was national tartan day, but I do love plaids. Your table is so happy. Linda
This is gorgeous. Hope to see you at My Dream Canvas!
I hadn't heard of National Tartan Day until today! I love the idea of using tartan other times of the year besides the holidays! Love your vibrant blue~
I love your red and blue tablescape! I never heard of Tartan Day! Thank you for sharing. Blessings My Friend,
Hi lovely lady. You know I love the blue and red Tablescapes so lovely sweet lady. Thanks so much for your lovely comments on my new Tablescape ~~~ I have you on my side bar so I can see if you have a new post.This helps me with all the new posting going on.xxoo
Diane
I love Tartan and was not aware that there was a national day for it. Thanks for the insite! It's a great table for a guy's birthday!Well done.
Such a pretty table!! I love how you used the scarf :)Such a great way to dress up that candle too!!
Thanks for visiting my blog. I love your tablescape. The color of the dishes makes the colors in the tartan pop!
I think it made a great looking table. It is different and so festive. I had no idea there was a Tartan day until I started reading blogs tonight. Always good to learn something new!
Love the tartan table topper and pretty combination of dishes, Marigene...Christine
I saw your comment about liking to polish silver! I suggested wright cream too. You are right something about cleaning silver, instant gratification. I'll take a look at your blog now. Love the title.
I love it! Bring on the plaids!
Despite being in Catholic school from 1st grade through college, I am still fond of plaid! :-) I never thought I would say that, but I am. I had never heard of National Tartan Day, but I think it's a great concept! I like your tartan square, and I think it's the red and blue together like that that I find so appealing. Perfect pairing with the dishes and stemware! Hey...stark can be a good thing. I am slowly but surely learning this. I posted what I thought to be a decidedly stark table last week (although hardly anyone else agreed with that description of it!), and I really liked it. Stark is the new Baroque! :-) Have a happy, happy Easter!!!
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