The Happenstance Rose and Shrimp Boats

I'm recycling this post from June 2010.

My roses have all been pruned and are resting before the Spring blooming season
begins in about 6 weeks. I'm joining Fresh-Cut Friday at Rose Vignettes

A bright summer tablescape and Basil Shrimp Salad to share today.

Basil Shrimp Salad

Just toss together these multi-textured ingredients for a crunchy

and refreshing starter course. Proportions are approximate.

For each 1/2 Cup salad shrimp:

3T finely diced onion

3 T finely diced celery

3 T finely diced avocado

1 t minced fresh Basil

2 T freshly squeezed lemon juice

Top with a sprig of Basil

This is the first of the new crop of Basil from my garden.  We've 

had such cool weather that it is just going nuts, without the leaf

burn it suffers in our high summer temps.

My little shrimp boats have appeared on TLRT before on Shrimp Boats and Roses

I think these are supposed to be dogwoods on this vintage tablecloth, but I've

chosen to pair the cloth with the 'Happenstance' roses from my garden.  The chargers

are from Anthropologie, topped with Post 86 Sunflower, White, and Chocolate.

The stemware came from Pier 1, napkins from Tuesday Morning, the sterling is

vintage American Directoire.

The candle holders are vintage Fiesta Yellow.

Vintage Fiesta Yellow bud vase.

The pitcher is a limited edition Fiestaware2000 pitcher in

Sunflower holding roses from my garden.

Just sooo very cute napkin ring/ bud vases hold the 'Happenstance' roses.

Vintage Fiesta Sweets Comport (aka compote) in Yellow.

Post 86 Fiesta disc pitcher in Shamrock and a hand turned vintage pitcher.

Vintage Fiesta Marmalade jar in the Royal Chrome go-along rack.

Vintage Fiesta French Casserole in Yellow.

Grab a fork and have a bite of that salad ...... hope to see you again soon.

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Originally posted June 3, 2010

 Designs By Gollum for Foodie Friday

Super Bowl

I'm joining The Nester for a conversation about trenchers,

otherwise known as dough bowls or at our house as the "Super Bowl."

Like The Nester I had always admired these large hand hewn wooden

bowls made from a single log. I finally acquired one about 15 years ago at

the San Francisco Home and Garden Show.  One of those lucky deals on the

last day of the show, when vendors would rather make deals than load and

carry things away from the show.

Over the years my trencher, made in Hungary over 100 years ago, has

mainly been a decorative item, often difficult to place because of its size.

Sometimes it just stands guard on a corner cabinet.

Right now it is sitting on the butcher block waiting for some Spring inspiration

to strike.  Before it becomes something "Springy" though, it will again serve

as a great "Super Bowl"  ....... perfect for several kinds of chips piled high

and a large bowl of dip nestled in the center.

One of the reasons I chose this particular trencher was for the beautiful character of the wood and the repair at one end where the wood had split

long ago.  Some loving husband repaired his wife's favorite dough bowl

and here it is years later still perfectly functional.

Thanks for stopping by, what has your dear one repaired for you lately?

Pretty In Pink - Valentine Tablescape

It's never too soon to start spreading the love around blogland for the

upcoming Valentines Day celebrations, so to kick off the season

here's the first of five 2011 tablescapes celebrating this popular holiday.

Pretty In Pink features a vintage tablecloth topped with a mix of

contemporary and vintage pieces. Details at the end of this post.

Vintage Tablecloth

White chargers - marylandchina.com

Vintage Depression Glass can be seen in more detail at Ladies of the Club

Napkins from Crate and Barrel years ago

Sterling is "American Directoire"

Stemware is Vera Wang "Infinity"

Contemporary Fiesta in Rose

Cutwork plates, candlesticks, white pitcher, apothecary jar, footed cake stand - Home Goods

Floral arrangement supplies from Michael's

Tussie mussies made from supplies I had in my craft bins

Vintage Homer Laughlin "Kenilworth" carafe in white and bowl in pink, HL Rhythm salt and pepper

Thanks so much for stopping by for this tablescape vision in pink!

I'm joining:

Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps On The Porch

Vintage Inspiration Friday at Common Ground

Vintage Thingies Thursday at Coloradolady

Alphabe-Thursday at Jenny Matlock with the letter "Q"

Query of the week is "Will you be my Valentine?"

"I am your King," said Mr. TLRT, "will you be my Queen?"

There will be a quintet of Valentine tablescapes on TLRT for 2011

Valentines Party at A Holiday Haven

Someday Crafts is having a Valentine Party

Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Flaunt It Friday at Chic On A Shoestring

Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage

Seasonal Reds

I'm linking up to It's A Very Cherry World for Rednesday!

Thanks so much for coming by,

please stop in again soon for Valentine Tables 2011!

January 2011 Tablescapes - A Review