Category Archives: Tablescapes

Happy 50th Birthday, Oneida Chandelier!

Over the years on this blog I’ve featured my Oneida Chandelier stainless steel flatware many times. I inherited my set from my great-Aunt Hazel, who passed away in 1990. We used it for family dinners in her home throughout the … Continue reading

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Rich red Valentine’s table for two

This is the first year that my long-time sweetie and I are living together on Valentine’s Day, so I decided to embrace a deep, passionate red on the table. I’ve frequently used pink, and even a very sweet blue in … Continue reading

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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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