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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Cloud White and Sky Blue

It is still extremely hot here, but relief may be on the way...we are supposed get some much needed rain tonight and then starting Friday the temperatures will drop from 100°+ down into the 80°s. I will believe it when I check the thermometer!




After last week with red and white, I thought, why not blue and white. Yes, I am using the same white damask tablecloth, but everything else is different. I started with the woven placemats/chargers and layered with white. I have used cobalt napkins and seeded/bubble glassware. The flatware has the same 
cobalt along with yellow and green against white.








The flatware is by Gibson, not sure of the pattern. I found 5-piece place settings, service for 8 at Goodwill for $3.99...I couldn't pass this up in a million years! There was also a set of dishes and glassware in the same pattern that I passed on. I am already sorry about that...






The Gibson Regalia dinner plate is being used as a charger today. I have layered a plate with a brownish grey washed rim (from TJMaxx, it just has a B in a shield on the back), a white plate from Pier One for the underplate to the soup bowl which is American Atelier Athena.

















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27 comments:

Olive said...

The blue and white table is lovely and charming. I also like your tureen filled hutch in the background.

kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchen said...

Isn't that flatware fun?? What a bargain, too. I love your blue and white and your layered dinnerware.

Patti @ Pandoras Box said...

Love your flowered flatware - so cute and cheery! But what really caught my eye are the beautiful soup turenes in the background - beautiful!

Mary said...

Oh I love your flatware find and perfect with your blue & white! I would have had a hard time passing on the dishes! I have a few pieces I've picked up at TJ Maxx and HG that have that same B on the back~ I would love to know the manufacturer!

Marlis said...

What a great table! Your flatware is just precious. I love the flowers on it. Your dishes look fabulous all white with those decorative edges. The simple centerpiece is perfect. xo marlis

Carol @ Always Thyme to Cook said...

I love that flatware! Very pretty with the blue and whites. Love those goblets, too, great color. Blues are my favorite.

Linda @ A La Carte said...

I love the blue and white! That touch of yellow from the flatware is perfect! What a cute design on them. I'm hoping you get rain and it cools off! Hugs, Linda

Aledia said...

Beautiful!! I adore your new Goodwill flatware, so pretty!! Your dishes are lovely and I love the color combo.

Have a wonderful night!
Aledia

Kathleen said...

The blue in those stems is so pretty!
Love the flatware, great bargain! The rims on those dishes has so much detail, really nice!
Thanks for linking this pretty table to Let's Dish!
The hutch looks great with all your white tureens!

On Crooked Creek said...

Marigene,
Whew! It's still hot here on our side of the Prarie, too! We did have two days of double digit temperatures...then yesterday it crept back into the triple digits, once again!I adore all the texture shown in your rim shot of the dinnerware used in this tablescape! The cobalt blue is striking with the white. Your cabinet in the background with the white tureen's is intriquing! Here's hoping you'll have a cooler weekend , dear friend!
Fondly,
Pat

Tea in Texas said...

Glad you went shopping at GW for the flowered flatware is perfect with the summery tablescape. The layers of china gives great texture to your table. I spied your lovely soup tureen collection displayed in your dining room. Please, be kind enough to view my post for I also love thrifting at GW. Happy Huntion for Treasures!

Pam

xinex said...

What a deal on those pretty flatware. I love your blue and white table, Marigene, love the mix of dishes....Christine

The Tablescaper said...

Great table. This may be my favorite. Love the bubble glasses!

- The Tablescaper

Denise at Forest Manor said...

Hi Marigene,

I do love your table; it's so pretty and I'm a big fan of blue, white and yellow. All your plates look so pretty together, and the flatware is just darling. The cobalt goblets are so pretty and I love your blue and white carpet balls. I have those exact same napkin rings -- mine came from World Market last year. This is a great tablescape, Marigene!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Denise

Anonymous said...

When it comes to great find, no one does it better!

Elaine said...

How pretty! The cobalt blue is so striking and the whole table has a wonderfully cool feel about it! Wow on that flatware deal! Your dish layering is gorgeous. Always like to get a peek at your tureens! Good luck with that cooler weather--it sure isn't coming from our direction!

Monica @ Happily Playing with Dishes said...

Beautiful table. Great find on the flatware! I love the way all your tureens looks.

Gina said...

You can never go wrong with blue & white! This is a pretty table and I love the flatware.

Annie said...

Love the blue and white - so nice and cool looking for the HHH weather! I used to have some kitchen ware in blue and yellow, back in another life LOL. I never lost my love for that color combination, just did some redecorating is all.

FABBY'S LIVING said...

Your layers of dishes and white bowls are gorgeous! I'm loving your blue and white table, so pretty, fresh and elegant too! Thank you for your lovely comment.
FABBY

Diann said...

Pretty table Marigene! What a wonderful bargain in the flatware! I wouldn't have past them up either! Thank you for sharing at TTF!

Tammy @ A Walk in the Countryside said...

Lovely table! You got a great bargain on that pretty flatware!

Babs said...

It may be hot there, but your tablescape is crisp and cool. Darling flatware and what a great price.

Leslie's Garden said...

Love your table setting! The detail on your bowls is beautiful. I also love the blue glassware.

Debbie@Mountain Breaths said...

I love your flatware find! Hope your weather cooled down a bit. The hutch looks all dressed up with those beautiful tureens!

Sarah said...

What a terrific find on the flatware. I always like having some fun flatware to use on occasion. Blue and white is a perfect pair for my mind and for this lovely tablescape. And the collection of white tureens in the hutch are a fabulous backdrop for this table!!! ~ sarah

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful collection! Gorgeous! The hunt is so fun, isn't it!!