Category Archives: Tablescapes

All through the year I set pretty tables with a lot of different vintage dinnerware patterns. But for a Christmas tablescape, I always seem to gravitate back to my all-time favorite, Old Country Roses by Royal Albert of England. Although … Continue reading →

I feel like it’s “idea week” here on the blog… we had Christmas centerpiece ideas on Monday, crafts on Tuesday, and tablescape ideas today. And tomorrow, I’ll be posting my full 2022 Christmas tablescape, though there’s a sneak peek of … Continue reading →

I have a lot of fun putting together centerpieces for my tables – to me it’s one of the most creative aspects of tablescaping! I admit I do go over the top sometimes, and not just at Christmas. 🙂 I’d … Continue reading →

A recent thrifting trip yielded this gorgeous set of Royal Ruby “trios” (snack plate, saucer, and tea cup) by Anchor Hocking, in the somewhat unusual square shape called “Charm.” Although it was missing one cup/saucer combo (only 3 each of … Continue reading →

Suggest a theme involving abundance or bounty, and I am all over it – if you look up the word “maximalist” in the dictionary, you’ll probably see my face. (And I hope it’s one of those old-timey line drawings, because … Continue reading →