Author: Autumn (Janette)
We have dinner guests coming tomorrow, and I always like to plan out the tablescape the day before. So, here we go. I’m using our countertop, rather than the table, to work through the look.
Since the main course is a hearty chicken pot pie, I want to go somewhat casual with the table. I will use this quilted placemat by Vera Bradley. I like it because it has some fall colors plus a touch of blue, which I will need.
I am using my favorite chargers because the rattan is perfect this time of year. I use them consistently during the summer and fall because they are perfect in a very casual or formal setting. I have even used them for Thanksgiving in the past.
The dinner plates will be our Nantucket Basket pattern by Wedgewood.
For the first time ever, I am actually using these old flow blue plates by Johnson Brothers. The pattern is Princeton. My mother gave me one cream soup bowl that had belonged to my late grandmother, and I have been adding to it with purchases on ebay. Since there will only be four of us, I will have enough for salads and soup.
I have no idea how old they are. However, I have been told that if the logo says “England”, rather than “Made in England”, then they were made before 1920.
I have always loved all flow blue dishes.
I am going to start the meal with a nice butternut squash cream soup that will be perfect in these little bowls.
We will use our wedding silver, Royal Danish by International. I have great soup spoons in this pattern also. Country Living magazine had an article in the November issue that discussed the ten most popular silver patterns in the nation. This is not one of them, but I loved it the minute I first saw it years ago and still love it.
Finally, I will blue water goblets I bought years ago at The Dollar Tree. The wine goblets, which I just realized I forgot to add, will be plain crystal. Instead of stark white, I decided to go with a beige napkin to add a little twist.
The napkin rings are really fun. They are made from flattened silver plate spoons. Each one is a different pattern, and they have a little tarnish on them, which I like. That’s patina – right?
What a lovely setting! I love the blue Princeton dinnerware against the red. Love the contrast! This will be a beautiful table!
Your flo blue is just gorgeous. Keep collecting! Thank you for visiting. I would love to read a post on how you saw Country French. I have been to France but only to Paris. We have plans (depending on the economy) to visit the countryside next Fall. I get tickled when I see all the decorator pillows with French words on them, etc. And I doubted if they use that in the countryside of France. 🙂
Love your place setting. I always set my table up first as well. I simply adore those blue and white plates!
This table is going to be so pretty. I love the colors and I love love your flow blue. and you are right the rattan chargers go with anything.. i love mine a whole lot too. xo marlis
Beautiful dishes…they are circa 1900-1912.
Hi Janette…
A lovely autumn place setting, my friend! I love the red quilted placemat…soooo cheery and warm! Your Flow Blue china is gorgeous! I think that I have only seen them in photos…never in real life. It really is lovely with the red placemats! Thank you for sharing your beautiful place setting. Your guests will be “wowed”!!!
Warmest autumn wishes,
Chari
Very pretty place setting. I am a big fan of flow blue dishes.
Have a terrific evening with your friends.
Love, love the flow blue. I have several pieces that were my grandmother’s. Unfortunately, a glass shelf fell in my china cabinet and I lost four of the flow blue treasures:( I still haven’t gotten over that!
I love the way all of this will go together in your lovely kitchen
This is a beautiful tablesetting. I love how everything looks together. I especially love your sterling. I have always loved that pattern.
I really like the napkin that you chose to go with the Flow Blue Bowl. It magnifies that neat old kind of white on white coloration…your napkin makes it dance in the light. The flattened spoon used as a napkin ring is especially cool. I may try to see if I can do that myself with some estate sale spoons that I’ll find here and there. Elegant, welcoming tablescape. Thank you for sharing your beautiful design. Cherry Kay
This is such a great gift idea. I would love to try this. What do you put the apple butter on…biscuits? toast? Pork chops…just brainstorming…
It is great on biscuits and toast!