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17 years ago

This one is totally Kathleen's fault ;^D

I was shopping in town the other day, looking for white dressy plates for my White on White table and came across these beauties on clearance at Marshalls. Emily and her girlfriends are off playing tennis today and DS is back at grad school, meeting with his thesis committee, so I have a few hours (finally!) to play with all my new stuff. I'll try to remember where I've stashed it all and set up a few tables to show you.

I must have been in a summer morning mood, because I thought these would be perfect for a quiet little Summer's morning breakfast. My usual weekday breakfast is a scone, hot tea, yogurt (the covered white bowl), juice and a piece of fruit. I didn't care for my white linen or lace tablecloths with these dishes. I wanted to keep it simple and sweet.

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White plates are from Roscher, their "Juliet" collection. I got just four of these for $2 each.

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The pale blue (the color is soft and luscious IRL) are also from Roscher, their "Enchanted Lines" collection. I bought four @ 2.99 each.

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I found the pale blue quilted placemats at TJ Maxx after Easter, on sale for $2 each. I did finally buy some new flatware. White ones. Got them at TM last month, hid them in the pantry and forgot all about them until yesterday! My sweet little painted iron bird has been sitting on my MBR foyer chest for a many years now. I found him at this cute little store in Albuquerque, The Red Geranium. Love him!

I've had the "wicker" grape pitcher for many years now. I found it at an antique & consignment shop. It's not an antique, but I do love to use it on my Summer tables whenever I have the chance.

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I was gifted with the antique syrup pitcher & plate from a dear girlfriend of mine, from her own (major) antique collection. Apparently it's very old and valuable. I can't remember the details, but it's hand-painted, made by "Tillowitz", with "R&S" above it. It's signed by a "J. Glover". It makes me a nervous wreck to use it, so it usually sits safely in my dining room hutch. It's looking more gray in this pic, but it's really white with a soft blue and I sometimes use it for a creamer, although Fran tells me it's really for syrup.

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My tea cup & saucer are also hand-painted and signed "Phippen". I have no idea how old they are. I bought them at a little antique & gift shop in Michigan where we vacation every year. I just like them.

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The silk flower arrangement usually sits on a table in our MBR, by the reading area. I've had it for years now and never tire of it. I am such a Cottage person at heart!

Lynn

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valleymagpie
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Lynn,

Your table looks very serene. I agree with your decision to not use the fancy linens, it looks perfect as it is. Your syrup pitcher looks the style of some plates that my grandmother painted (I think she used readymade patterns or plates; she wasn't an artist). It is very sweet and looks perfect with your setting. You're so talented to put so many different styles together and make them look so coordinated! And I love your new plates (such a price) --I am a sucker for relief designs.

- Magpie
plainjane425
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
What pretty, delicate pieces. I too love your new plates and have to agree, what a great buy. I love that sweet little bird and your lovely painted antique pitcher..take care of it.
You're right in keeping the look simple...everything looks just lovely on its own. Very nice choices.
jane
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Purplemoon
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
I love the white on the dark wood table. And those white plates are gorgeous!

hugs, Karen
dining_delight
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Lynn, I love your new white plates and what a deal you got on them! The blue ones are lovely also. Your white tablescape is very peaceful. I can also picture a nice beachy/coastal type setting with those colours together. The container that your faux flower arrangement is in is gorgeous and coordinates well with your white dishes. Great job!

DD
lynninnewmexico
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17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Thank you for your comps on my newest dishes. DD, I was thinking the exact same thing about how well they'd work with a seaside arrangement!
DH hasn't even seen these yet, but I may pull out some of our shells, etc., and try them some evening for a cool Summer supper. I have a great scallop dish he likes. It may temper his reaction to one more set of dishes if his favorite seafood dish is served on them ;^P
Lynn
mo13
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Ah, this is what white on white means. I really could not get my head around putting white dishes on white linen but you really pulled it off, Lynn. Looks like a great start to the day! Your teacup and saucer set is darling! I agree with DD - the dishes would go very well with a beach theme.

I am curious - did you make all those lovely doilies you use in your tablesettings? They are beautiful.

Mo
kathleen_li
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
You..a cottage person..I never would have guessed that..really...
I love them, all of them, and happily take the blame...
The details are just lovely..
June 23rd..Let there be WHITE!
mo13
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Kathleen,
Can there be other colors also with white being the main color? Or is the goal for it be purely white'ish'?

Mo
lynninnewmexico
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17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Mo, no I inherited them from my grandmother. I've always loved old doilies.
And Kathleen, yes I'm very much a Cottage person. I've just bloomed where I was planted, so to speak . . . or rather, where DH went into practice. My dream is to win a lot of money and buy a summer place on a lake in Michigan where I can live in a cottage for months at a time. As it is, we rent a small group of cottages every June on Lake Huron in Lexington. They're white, surrounded by tall trees and pretty flower beds. Ahhhhhh . . .only 12 more days and I'll be back there again!
Here's look at it from the gate as you drive in:
luvstocraft
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Lynne, I really really love your new white plates. Love the scalloped edges and the raised design on them. Just can't believe you got them for only $2.00 apiece. Wish I were home so I could run check for them at our Marshal's!

Your whole tablescape is fresh and lovely, and it's so great you were able to include such special pieces from friends and family.

The cottages look lovely, hope you have a wonderful time.

Luvs
printersdevil
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Beautiful as usual, Lynn. Those plates are amazing for $2 each. I would love to join you in Michigan. It looks like a lovely place. Enjoy your trip.

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