I love to fill my home with items that have a bit of personal history.
This tablescape is a harvest...items gathered (harvested) throughout the years from many different sources.
The dinner plates and bowls are my every day dishes. I first bought a service for 4 at a yard sale, then purchased more through e-bay to complete the set. They are Johann Haviland Blue Garland from Germany. (They deserve a post of their own.)
The salad plates are from a set of dishes that my Mom gave me. I love the different shades of blue on them.
The tea cups are from the original yard sale purchase. I love the detail on these. But to be honest, I like a larger mug to drink my coffee and tea from (wink).
The drinking glasses are from my parents, who got them from a family friend. They are very delicate (we learned the hard way that they break easily). Look at the intricate details. I love the feel of these glasses...such depth.
Filling my home with meaningful things also means that we use them. I am not a fancy person, saving these for special occasions only, nor do I fill these glasses with fancy drinks. We drink out of them regularly 'just because'.
Filling my home with meaningful things also means that we use them. I am not a fancy person, saving these for special occasions only, nor do I fill these glasses with fancy drinks. We drink out of them regularly 'just because'.
The utensils are a mix match...some I purchased, some were gifts, but most I inherited from my grandmother when she passed away.
This orange leaf candy dish is from my Mom. She used it when I was a little girl. So we'll call it vintage, not antique (smile). Do you remember when orange was a popular decorating color?
The pitcher is from a family friend. It has beautiful colors of autumn that dance perfectly with the blue, that then ties it all together with the blue dishes and place mats. I used faux foliage in the pitcher. It gives height to the tablescape.
The orange pumpkin, along with the yellow and green gourds are ceramic. The small white pumpkins/gourds are from a friend's garden.
Last, but certainly not least, I must show you my two helpers (Ginger and Lily). I am so used to them being with me and 'helping' me that I did not realize they were in some of the pictures until I uploaded them from my camera.
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Sharing at
Thursday Favorite Things
The Scoop
Tweak It Tuesday
Vintage Inspiration Party
Tablescape Thursday
Show and Tell Friday