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Sunday, March 15, 2015

Purple Passion Easter Table

Hi, there! How ready are you for Easter? Me: Nope!

Have you bought the Easter-basket goodies? Me: Huh-uh!

Do you have your menu set? No!! I can’t make up my mind with all the Pinterest ideas I keep pinning!! Help!!

Have you made at least one of the Easter decorations or vignettes you’ve pinned? Me: Not a one. :( I think I’m living vicariously through Pinterest. :(

Okay…but have you at least set the time for your gathering and invited guests???? Me: Kind’a….sorta….the guests know we’re doing SOMETHING. Time to be determined.

Do you have a plan for your table yet? Me: Ummmm….no (in a meek voice).

I may not have it all together—at all—

…but I can help YOU!!

Well, with the table at least. :)

I’ve seen several PURPLE EASTER TABLES this year, so I thought I’d bring last year’s PURPLE table out again, seeing as PURPLE might be getting to be a trend. I hope it serves as inspiration and helps you get on track. Happy Easter to all! I hope the Easter bunny stops by your house, and I wish you the true blessings and joy of Easter.

I’d seen a gorgeous purple table on tumblr that served as a huge inspiration, but alas, woe is me…I don’t have the gorgeous amethyst Ajka goblets that ‘scaper (I haven’t been able to identify him/her, though believe me, I’ve tried, because I so wanted close ups of this table!) has. They’re pricey…I don’t think I can justify them for one.table. Oh, I’m sure I’d use them and sooooo thoroughly enjoy having them, but reason must prevail at times, I think someone once said. :(

So this is the Chickadee Home Nest version of a purple table, just in time for Easter, and spring, and flowers.

I’ve used these Limoges dishes for several tablescapes, and I’ve so enjoyed them. They were purchased at a local antique shop on a day when reason {happily} did not prevail. I remember the day well…summer-almost-fall sunny day. I almost ran to my car, clutching them in my arms, sure that they were going to call me back because they’d made a mistake on the price, but happily, they didn’t! The “chargers” are Lenox Eternal dinner plates.

I have eight of these dishes, but three different floral patterns.

Four of these beauties live with us.

And two of these…

And two of these!

And their rims are just as beautiful ~

Hmmmm, lovely, yes? And…

Another one.

It’s funny…I just realized, as I wrote about how beautiful they are,that I do that quite often—I talk about the beauty of items, as from afar; as though they don’t belong to me. And it occurs to me that that might sound like I’m going on and on about “things” I own, but it’s not that at all. I marvel at the mastery in all things beautiful, and I so enjoy others’ talents and vision in creating beautiful things. It’s really about them, and the creative process. I have vivid memories of my sweet grandmother doing that too, like admiring the stitchery in fine linens the same way…as just stating a fact. I’m just happy that these beautiful creations live with me so I can enjoy them!

So how did I partner these lovelies?

With lots of purples, to bring out the purple in them. I wrote about the silver goblets recently (a happy auction find!), and the crystal wines are big favorites of mine. The pattern is Pristine, made by Reizart at the time, which was eventually bought by Gorham. The pattern was discontinued in the early 70s. Unlike Waterford that is so heavy (and I also l-o-v-e), these stems are delicate and paper thin. Of the original set of 12 (waters, wines, and sherbets each) only a couple have small chips! I’m so glad I still have them and still like them!

Were you wondering if I’d forgotten the napkins? :) Nope! They’re here! I decided to do something different with them and stack them on a silver server (not visible in this picture), tied with a shimmery purple ribbon. They will be passed around the table, just like the bread will be, when all my imaginary guests are seated. (The real Easter table this year will involve birds and nests. :) )

Lots of purple.

As I often do, the grandchickadee’s high chair is part of the ensemble, this time with a mix of purple and white flowers. Little does he know that his high chair serves another purpose when he’s not here! :)

The centerpiece was created to give the illusion of a runner, extending the full length of the open center of the table.

Have you noticed the challenge of silverware placement on round placemats? The placemats don’t appear to be too small, but because we lose the valuable real estate of the corners, we have to get a little creative. So I moved the salad forks and teaspoons up a bit and liked it!

Some of the details (you know I love details!).

And now, as they say in Hollywood…

It’s a wrap!

So, do you think I need those purple Ajka goblets? (There’s only one right answer, you know…because I’ll be reporting the results of this unbiased, statistically sound survey to Mr. CHN so he understands my “need.”)

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Monday, January 2, 2012

Winter Dinner 'Scape

Thank you for visiting, and best wishes to you in the new year. Emily, at Chatting at the Sky, has one of my favorite blogs She had a lovely post about a new year and the gift that it offers us all. Here's the link to her post...I hope it will bring a new perspective to you.

Our New Year's Eve was a quiet affair at our house--by design--but that didn't keep us from enjoying a nice dinner with my mother's company. At midnight we headed out to our sons' restaurant, to welcome the new year with them, so we DID stay up!

I'm calling the post a Winter Dinner 'Scape because I think this table (except for the Santa hat on
the rosemary bush on the baby's highchair in the corner :) ) would work through the cold winter months.

The crystal trees were a gift from my mother years ago. Still love them, still put them out every year.
You don't see these very often anymore--have you seen them at stores in the last few years?
I found some GORGEOUS ones at a local boutique--handblown, seeded crystal, about $200 each. Ouch.
But I'd love to bring them home too!
Tablesetting:
Lenox Eternal dishes
Silverplate chargers I've had for many years
Napking rings were a gift from my youngest son--he bought them at Bombay! That's a well-trained
son who knows to shop at Bombay for Mom! :)
The silverware is Oneida King James silverplate
Water goblets are Shannon crystal, Sutton Place
Wine goblets are Pristine, by Reizart, discontinued long ago. I've had a love affair with
this crystal for many years...It's paper thin and has a beautiful, clear quality
Tablecloth and napkins are vintage damask with a lovely feel to them. I'm pretty sure
that was a Mom gift too.
Placemats are embroidered organza.

And the holly sprig? It's real...from our yard.

Waterford Lismore pitcher

I used a mix of candle holders--sterling, cut crystal, Depression/pressed glass, and pewter.
I bought the beaded garland several years ago at Pier 1--I haven't seen them around for a while,
but they lend beautiful texture, as do the silvery pinecones.
The tree sits on a "slice" of our Christmas tree trunk, as I described
in this POST.

One final view.

May you have any happy, warm family dinners this year.
From my nest to yours~ Zuni

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