A Time To Remember

Memorial Day

A time to remember all those who have given so much.

Details on today's table at the end of this post.

On the table:

Vintage tablecloth from my Tablecloth Database

Polka Dot Fiesta and Uncle Sam pitcher exclusives from the HLCCA

"Diner" plate and bowl from Homer Laughlin

Flatware is a mix of two sets purchased on the net

Napkins, tumblers - Home Goods

Napkin rings - Crate and Barrel years ago

Votive coasters from marylandchina.com

Cobalt blue goblets - Pier 1

Vintage 1939 World's Fair George Washington toby jug

Vintage straw dispenser from my collection

Scarlet Fiesta "Hostess Bowl"

On the sideboard:

Footed jadite cake stands from Martha By Mail

Fiesta Pie Plates by Homer Laughlin

Reproduction Scarlet "Betty Bowl"

Sapphire Fiesta Disc Pitcher

"American As Apple Pie" mug is contemporary Fiesta

Vintage Fiesta mug with flag toting bear

Thanks so much for dropping in again today and 

Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Mother's Day

Originally posted 2011

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Wishing all mothers the very happiest of days with your children and grandchildren. Details on today's tablescape at the end of this post.

Vintage tablecloth - Tablecloth Database

Vintage gray striped napkins

Napkin ring bud vases from marylandchina.com

Contemporary Fiesta in Pearl Gray, White

Center bowl is Fiestaware2000 glazed in Fiesta Pearl Gray

Stemware - Pier 1

Vintage flatware - Deauville

Crystal footed candy dish was my mother's

Cut glass pitchers belonged to my grandmother

Crystal bowl was my mother-in-law's

Gravy and other silver are vintage

Candle holders, canisters - Home Goods

Mini Cloches - Tuesday Morning

'Pinky' roses from my garden

Thanks so much for taking a few minutes out of your special day to stop by!

Happy Mother's Day!

Mixing It Up For May and Misnomers

Today's tablescape is a mix of the old with the new from several vintage lines paired with contemporary Fiesta. More details at the end of today's post.

1942 Wholesale Catalog Ad

showing a couple of vintage promotional items used in today's tablescape.

1944 Wholesale Catalog Ad again showing the cream and sugar set and the French covered casserole used for today's mixed setting.

ON THE TABLE - all links lead to more detailed information on the elements

Vintage tablecloth from my collection - Tablecloth Database

Place settings are a mix of vintage and contemporary Fiesta dinnerware. The small fruit bowl is Turquoise vintage.  Did you know that "Fiestaware" is a misnomer?  Used correctly it is Fiesta dinnerware or tableware or Fiesta plates, bowls, etc.

Vintage Fiesta cream and sugar shown in the above vintage ads.  You can see hundreds of vintage ads, mostly related to Homer Laughlin dinnerware over on my blog entitled The Pottery Papers

Flatware, napkins - Home Goods

Tumblers - Target

Napkin Rings - Bed Bath Beyond

Decorative mushrooms - Pier 1

Vintage salt and pepper Shmoos (that's shmoos, not "schmoos") by Eva Zeisel

Vintage Metlox "Spiral" candleholders from the Poppy Trail line of dinnerware

Vintage deco bud vase, maker unknown

ON THE SIDEBOARD

Vintage green mixing bowls from my collection

Turquoise carafe is from the vintage line "Kenilworth" by Homer Laughlin

Covered Jam Jars are contemporary Fiesta

Homer Laughlin vintage "Harlequin" ball jug

Homer Laughlin vintage "Rhythm" gravy sitting on a stack of Homer Laughlin "Carnival" plates

Vintage Fiesta Yellow French Casserole shown in the above ads; very rare in vintage Cobalt Blue

Vintage turquoise one piece divided relish - maker unknown

Thanks so much for stopping in here at TLRT again this week!

I'm joining:

Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper

Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Through Life

Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage

Mosaic Monday at Little Red House

Making The World Cuter Monday

Three or More Tuesday at The Gypsy's Corner