Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Hubby's Christmas Home

Hubby popped in to Marshall's again and came home with some dinnerware and mercury glass trees.





The dinnerware is Christmas Home by Royal Stafford.  I like its old-fashioned look.







I paired it with vintage Libbey/Rock Sharpe Halifax etched stemware.





I was thrilled to get some mercury glass trees for Marshall's prices rather than Pottery Barn prices.





The holly is from the garden.  The berries are bountiful this year.





Some candlelight to bring out the sparkle....





Well, what do you think about Hubby's shopping abilities?






I'll be joining Cuisine Kathleen  for Let's dish on Wednesday, and
Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Scotties and Plaid For a Holiday Luncheon

It all started with finding a set of two new Fitz & Floyd Black and Red Plaid chargers listed in the wrong place on eBay, with a very bad photo that made them look orange.  I was the only bidder and got them for the starting price of $10.99.  Such a deal!





But luck is always fleeting.  I haven't been able to find more of them, anywhere on the planet.

I did find four Studio Nova Buffalo Plaid salad plates and four Anchor Hocking glasses that go nicely with them.   At the same time, I learned there is a baby girl due to born into the family on Christmas Day.  At that point, the Scotties became a part of theme, thinking of a future luncheon for the Birthday Girl.



 

Two Scotty vases from Marshall's.  Of course, no other Marshall's  has two more. It's that "luck" thing again!





So maybe with some creative photography I can hide the fact I don't have everything needed for a table for four...





.... or the fact that Hubby had some cake before I was done taking photos.   Chocolate Almond with an Amaretto glaze.  It smells so good - who could blame him?

Notice the plaid candles.  Nope, not gonna light 'em! 





Ah! Finally! One good shot that hides all the flaws.  My work is done!



I'm off to join Cuisine Kathleen  for Let's Dish, and
Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday