Black and White and Marigold All Over

75th Anniversary Marigold

Homer Laughlin began making its iconic brand of Fiesta Dinnerware in 1936, 75 years ago. Fiesta was originally designed by Frederick Hurten Rhead; today it is the most collected brand of dinnerware. Made at the original historic factory in Newell, WV, Fiesta Dinnerware continues to top bridal registries as the must-have in everyday dinnerware. Truly a leader in the housewares category, Homer Laughlin is the largest and last remaining major dinnerware manufacturer in the United States.

Chargers from marylandchina.com

Contemporary Fiesta in Black, Marigold and White

Vintage Black Homer Laughlin Kenilworth carafe

Napkin rings and stemware - Pier 1

Napkins - Home Depot

Flatware - "Treble Clef" is widely available

Candle holder, candles, silk flowers - Michael's

Bauer pedestal cake plate

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Pioneering Industrial Designers Stamps

U.S. Postal Service Honors 12 American Designers

June 29, 2011 

Release No. 11-078

Pioneering Industrial Designers Stamps USPS Website

Marigolds

Nasturtiums - Something Old and Something New

Vintage tablecloth from my collection.  More information on the

Tablecloth Database

Both vintage and Post 86 Fiesta are represented here.  Turf green bowls and Yellow luncheon plates are vintage, while the Sunflower salad plate and Seamist dinner plate are contemporary Fiesta.  The glass chargers are Italian, the flatware is Gibson "Royal Rope."  Glassware in vintage depression glass. Napkins from battenburglace.com

Stratoware, designed by Eva Zeisel, is also represented here.  Eva Zeisel passed away recently,

for more information click HERE

Stratoware was a line of dinnerware created by Eva Zeisel 

for Sears during 1941-1942. It is a limited line and very

difficult to find, although a lot of the covered casseroles 

seem to show up.

Here are a couple of ads from vintage Sears catalogs

showing some of the pieces in the line.

Seamist prototype charger from the Fiestaware2000 line. This test piece where the verge is more pronounced than on the final design for this piece. Fiestware2000 was never glazed in Seamist, so it's a one of a kind item.

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Cajun Chicken Pasta

Dinner tonight was so yummy!

Cajun Chicken Pasta on the Lighter Side
Skinnytaste.com
Servings: 5 • Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups • Old Points: 6 pts • Points+: 8 pts
Calories: 323.8 • Fat: 6.2 g • Protein: 25.9 g • Carb: 44.1 g • Fiber: 6.3 g • Sugar:3.2 g
Sodium: 126.5 mg (without salt)
Ingredients:
8 ounces uncooked linguine (I used Dreamfields)
1 pound chicken breast strips
1-2 tsp Cajun seasoning (or to taste)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 red onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 cup fat free low sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup skim milk
1 tbsp flour
3 tbsp light cream cheese
fresh cracked pepper
2 scallions, chopped
salt to taste
Smart Balance cooking spray

Complete direction at:

Cajun Chicken Pasta from skinnytaste.com

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