3 Degrees Of Decoration

Welcome to my tablescapes for Tablescape Thursday hosted by Susan of Between Naps On The Porch.

Below are 3 tablescapes I created over the weekend. Yes, I had way too much time on my hands this past weekend. However, I had a great time. All the florals, with the exception of the blue Hydrangeas, are artificial.


Tablescape #1 Tableau Rouge
Dinnerware-Noritake
Stemware-Waterford, Murano & Mikasa
Flatware-Gorham

Notes: I really love the pair of cobalt porcelain horses and how well they compliment the Noritake dinnerware. The Noritake pattern is Valhalla. I also like the dramatic blend of red,white and blue colors complimented with gold. For me, the deep rich colors evoke a masculine and regal setting.

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Tablescape #2 Tableau Vert
Dinnerware-Lenox & T. Sevres Bavaria
Stemware-Waterford,Faberge & Arte Italica
Flatware-Gorham

Notes: I love the vintage dinner plates. The plates were manufactured by Lenox and decorated by the W.H. Tatler Company, the company that decorated the Lenox tableware before Lenox began developing their own in-house decorating department. This particular design was created in the early 1930s exclusively for a wealthy jeweler named Millard F. Davis who lived in Wilmington, Delaware. I also like the Thomas Sevres Bavaria(1908-1939) bread plates that I purchased from a good friend's lot at a local antique store. They compliment the dinner plates beautifully.

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Tablescape #3 Tableau Bleu
Dinnerware-China Export Canton Blue
Stemware-Mikasa,William Sonoma (blue glasses)
Flatware-Oneida

Notes: I love everything about this setting. My initial intention was to create a "shabby chic" display. However, once I began setting the table, it evolved and took on a more formal note than I anticipated. It turned out to be my favorite of the three that is why I have additional photos of this tablescape. I couldn't decide if I like the plates better with or without the silver plated chargers. Also, the setting was like a natural born supermodel...almost every picture I captured came out beautifully making hard to decide which ones to post. Simply put, Blue,White and Silver with hints of green is just a spectacular color team that could never go wrong. It is a timeless combination.

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