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Fun and games... with Scrabble

16 years ago

DH and I play a few games of Scrabble almost every night when we are home so since it's raining and I'm a bit bored (haha I'm rarely bored!) I decided to do a 'scape with that theme. The color scheme is based on the board colors so it's tan, red, blue, and I added a bit of brown since I wanted to use some of my latest transferware finds.

No ironing was involved in this 'scape, OA!

Here's an overview of the table... We don't actually play on this table in the dining area of the kitchen but on a smaller vintage/antique round table in the GR but that one is too small to add dishes. The Scrabble board is on a turntable to make it easier to play. Not sure if I'd actually use the brown dessert dishes on the blue plates, just threw them in to see what they look like.

Centerpiece, or rather an 'off-center' piece... this is not the dictionary we use but that one is too 'ratty' for a pic and doesn't match! We often use the computer as there are so many words we use that aren't in our old dictionary. Interesting how the language changes. We also use place names which are not in the dictionary.

Place setting... silver flatware is Daffodil pattern (my latest flatware find) and I put the serving pieces on an odd brown transferware plate - I *could* slice a tomato and use the server, add a butter dish with the butter knife, and a sugar bowl for the sugar spoon. Using my latest wine glass finds - a little wine improves a Scrabble game!

Score sheet... we use waste paper, in this case unused sheets from a dayplanner. Haven't used one since I retired!

Who do you think will win this game? :-D

Comments (9)

  • 16 years ago

    Don't you just love being able to incorporate all your latest goodies into your tablescape? That flatware is outstanding. And I recognize the goblets and Mr. Rooster from your shopping spree post.

    I see you're using those round, red placemats. Luvs is right. They are stand-alone winners.

    I like the idea of the game board on the lazy susan. Not just for practical, gaming purposes, but because it adds a little height to your off-center piece. You're right about the color of the reference set. It goes perfectly with the color scheme.

    I can see I'm going to have to get me a few pieces of transferware. I feel like the Lone Ranger around here. I think I'll concentrate on getting some in brown tones.

    And to answer your question: The person who sits on the right.

  • 16 years ago

    SWEET, luckygal! Love all you used some of your latest treasure finds ...and integrated them perfectly! The Rooster just made me think right away that the "SURE WIN" would have something to crow about! LOL!

    Colors are wonderful...cheerful, FUN & love your colored glass treasures! Silver flatware looks so pretty with your dishes! TFS! Jeanne S.

    O.T....When I think "Scrabble," I think "re-hab"...I was sick a few years back & had to learn to use my hands over again & part of my therapy was "Scrabble" every day with a therapist (ugh) (except Sun) for a month...I don't enjoy Scrabble very much :-0 But I love hearing that you & DH do ...and lynn & her family, too! GREAT! Gives me a different perspective on the game! LOL! LOVE your t'scape!

  • 16 years ago

    LG, that is so great that allot of your recent TS finds fit right into this tablescape decor! What a way to show your DH that they were just the perfect purchases too! ;o) Really got a kick out of how you spelled out the words for each place setting--so cute! Luvs

  • 16 years ago

    Delightful. Such fun you used all the different things on your table. Love the turntable idea for the scrabble board. I keep watching my GW for a turntable but never have seen one. They just seem like something useful to have, LOL.

    Jeanne, sorry you have lousy Scrabble memories...then again, looks like that game did you a LOT of good in the end!

    So is this the post all the game tables are going to go? I feel a new Inspiration album section coming up, LOL. OA probably needs one named after her with all the inventive things she comes up with for themes! LOL.

    hugs, Karen

  • 16 years ago

    What a fun table, LG! Did you put your board on a lazy susan or did it come that way? Our latest Scrabble board came on one and, I agree, they are so much more practical that way! Being a book lover, I like how you've made your Thesaurus and Dictionary, etc. part of the centerpiece. Cute idea using the tile racks and tiles, too!
    Lynn

  • 16 years ago

    Luckygal it is a winner..
    Glad you were able to use your latest finds in this fun table.
    Glad you posted it separate..so much easier to view and comment!

  • 16 years ago

    We love scrabble too. That is a very cozy table setting and it looks like one we would actually use, not just for pics. I love that new flatware, it's lovely.
    Frou

  • 16 years ago

    OA, I have to admit that not much thot went into this. It just kinda quickly evolved in a few minutes from what was close at hand. A warning about the transferware - once you find a few pieces you will likely want more! I started with a few plates to use on the wall and now I want sets of the stuff. I even find myself buying chipped and crazed pieces altho don't usually buy other damaged things. The right hand setting is where I sit so do hope that's the winner!

    Jeanne, sorry you have bad memories of this game, I can understand. We're late to discovering this game altho my parents always played and DH and I have played many card games. He's much better at cards than I am and I can't take card games very seriously unlike Scrabble.

    Luvs, my DH is a pretty laid back guy and could care less what I buy. His only concern is "where will you store it" as it sometimes means moving the furniture or getting more. LOL

    Karen, the turntable we use for Scrabble is one of the few things there that's not a YS find. I used to use it on the table for condiments but it's even more useful for the Scrabble board.

    Lynn, I didn't know the new boards come on a lazy susan. Mine is one I've had for years and the Scrabble game is from a yard sale. Funny thing is long before DH and I started playing Scrabble I only had my parents old well-used set. I wanted to do crafts with the tiles but wanted to keep their set 'for posterity' so watched for them at yard sales. Never saw even one for a couple of years then all at once found about 4 sets for $2 or less each. So I've used one for a craft, then we started to play and now keep one in the RV and one in the house.

    Thanks Kathleen!

    Frou, most of my 'play' settings are practical as are my company settings. I've spent my lifetime being practical and likely will never change! I do enjoy looking at the really fancy ones but doubt I could do one.

  • 16 years ago

    LG, your Scrabble game table is great. I haven't playe it for years but use to play it quite often. I hadn't heard that you use a turn table so this is interesting. I have several so could easily use one.

    You have some great dishes and so glad you jumped on this and joined in. I love your silverware too. So fun seeing everyones creations.

    Punk