Last week, I shared my Thanksgiving table for ten. As I said, we host between 25 and 30 people for Thanksgiving dinner, so today, I am sharing a table for eight. It’s a good thing all of my guests get along with one another, because I do scrunch them close together for the meal!
The table started with this vintage tablecloth that I purchased several years ago at an estate sale.
I used the same plaid napkins as placemats and as dinner napkins. Gold chargers hold the plates; the flatware is Eternally Yours that I bought from a tag sale a couple of years ago.
I used six different dinner plate patterns on the table! Years ago, local gift stores stocked one plate in each pattern, so that a bride could select a pattern for wedding gifts. When someone bought something in the bride’s selected pattern, the gift store simply ordered what was bought. That way, they didn’t end up with a large stock of unsold plates. When one of those gift stores went out of business about 20 years ago, they sold their Royal Doulton sample plates for $5.00 each! I bought five sample plates, each with a gold border and all but one with a simple border only. I have four Noritake Berringer dinner plates, so I used three of those to complete the table for eight.
Since I was already using different plate patterns, I decided my stems, in four different jewel tones, would work with my multi-patterned theme.
My dough bowl holds faux bounty, and a vintage green and gold tumbler (from a set we were gifted when we married in 1969), holds flowers.
The gravy server is McNicol China, and I’ve had it too long to remember where I got it.
The divided serving bowl (another estate sale purchase-I think I paid $10) is unmarked.
So, 18 places set and at least 10 places to go. I appreciate my blog readers so much. laurie
I’m partying at: Let’s Dish Wednesday at Cuisine Kathleen, Centerpiece Wednesday at The Style Sisters, and Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch.
24 comments:
I really love this table, Laurie! The multi-colored glasses really appeal, and I love that the plates are also similar but different. You got a great deal on those sample plates!
A beautiful table and I love the jeweled tone stemware!
Beautiful as always Laurie, you're all set with the tablescapings for giving thanks. Love the pretty dishes and jeweled color stems. I love to do just this...different plates, different stems and flatware, fun! Your dough bowl is great too.
Hugs,
FABBY
Very Pretty!
Beautiful table. Oh, Laurie, that tablecloth is gorgeous...it looks just like a painting. I love the stemware...is it Ivima 1895?
Have a wonderful week.
Beautiful, Laurie! I hope to get my tables set this weekend. You are miles ahead of me. '-)
Happy Thanksgiving!
I love the different plates and colored glasses at this table. All your tables always are so inviting looking.
Ginger
To me this is the most perfect of Thanksgiving tables!
It's warm, inviting and it has memories to tell.
Love it Laurie!
Laurie, Your tablescape is lovely. The tablecloth was a real find. I love vintage items and will be using one that I bought at an estate sale last summer for thanksgiving. The plates are each and everyone simply charming and the jewel colored glass is perfect for this setting. Very pretty. Have a happy Thanksgiving.
Candy
Your mix and match table suits my fancy just fine. I especially like the glasses. The whole impression you have created is one of warmth.
I love your mix and match, esp. the glass ware!!! Very happy and sets the mood for celebrating!!! I was also married that same year......
What a fun fun mix of plates and goblets! This would be a great table to sit at. You certainly got a great deal on those plates and what a way to showcase them!
Laurie,you really are a bargain hunter and I always love to see your treasures. Mixing the somewhat similar plates is genius! The colors you've used exemplify the bounty of the season. Your family and friends must look forward to Thanksgiving at your home due to all of your special touches.
Hi Laurie, your table for 8 is so inviting. Love the different plate patterns all married together with the gold edge. The mix of goblets is so charming. You sure pull together the best table settings. Your Thanksgiving is going to be a special memory for all your guests.
Have a great Thursday. One week to go. This season is flying by too fast.
Hugs
Hello Laurie~it's so nice to be back visiting. Looks like you've been busy with all the Thanksgiving festivities. I love the mix and match dishes and stem ware. The mixed rich tones is perfect for a fall tablescape. Sometimes the variety of pieces is a pleasant change.
Beauty surrounds us...It's such a wonderful time of year to reflect and take in all the wonderful colors and scents of the season.
I've enjoyed my visit, hope to see you soon.
Sweet wishes,
Sara
Hey there, Miss Laurie! I thought about you the other day when I was watching "Little Women" on DVD. Yeah, I know the Laurie in that was a guy, but still...thought of you and sent good vibes your way!
I am a firm and pure believer of using multiple patterns at a setting as long as they are pulled together the way you have done with static chargers, etc. As long as there is some connecting element, you almost can never go wrong! Most people don't bother to buy a billion of any single pattern, so it only makes sense that we would create ways to make different patterns work in concert. Bravo for you for doing such a great job of it!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and a terrific weekend!!!!!!!
This is such a lovely table setting. The plates are so pretty, and I love the mismatched glasses. Gorgeous! Thanks so much for stopping by chapter37 and for your kind comment!
Love the mixing and matching! Thanks for sharing all the behind the scenes stories about your treasures!
Doesn't that vintage tablecloth look as if it had been colored with crayons? I love it!
As far as scrunching up, our kids always say it's more fun to be crowded in.
Looking forward to the next table!
Absolutely beautiful
Last year we had 9 for dinner, but this year it is just us and our kids. I still want to set a fancy table.
Absolutely beautiful
Last year we had 9 for dinner, but this year it is just us and our kids. I still want to set a fancy table.
Love, love, the mix of glasses most. I am sure the pilgrims must have had a quite a mixture too right? Though probably not quite a gorgeous as yours! It's beautiful!
May I ask where you got your wine glasses? I have some in red and have been dying to get more.
Such a beautiful and warm table, Laurie. Lovely mix of exquisite plates and I love the glasses. Happy Thanksgiving!...Christine
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