Category Archives: Tablescapes

The hidden power of classic transferware – or, how transferware brings history to the table

(All text and images copyright Janet Green 2026, unless otherwise noted.) Have you ever looked closely at a piece of Johnson Brothers Old Britain Castles dinnerware and become curious to learn more about Blarney, Cambridge, or Stafford Castle? If so, … Continue reading

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Lace overlay tablescape with Aristocrat dinnerware

I’ve wanted to try a lace overlay tablescape for awhile now – they look very elegant to me, and I’ve come across some beautiful examples recently. But I haven’t been able to find a suitable lace tablecloth while thrifting, so … Continue reading

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Pink Christmas Fantasy tablescape

I’m sure any person who loves setting pretty tables will tell you that the inspiration for a table design can come from just about anywhere: a china pattern, a holiday or special occasion, a color palette, even a piece of … Continue reading

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Christmas tablescape with Lenox Holiday Tartan

“I love that other people have bucket list travel destinations, but you have bucket list china patterns!” That was my daughter’s spot-on reaction to my recent dinnerware splurge: four dinner plates in “Holiday Tartan” by Lenox. This pattern has indeed … Continue reading

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Three things that are always true about my tablescapes

Since I don’t do a lot of entertaining, I set a lot of tables just for the fun and creative exercise. And while they’re all a little bit different from each other, there are a few things that are just … Continue reading

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