So, things are looking up!
Shortly after I set my first (oh-so-simple) tablescape (here), I started looking on Kijiji for affordable china...
And WOW! Did I strike paydirt!! This is what I found:
A complete set of eight place settings of Czechoslovakian china with extra serving pieces for under $100 (Canadian). It's light, but very strong (I've dropped one already!!) And I love the colours! Lots of possibilities for mixing and matching.
So I picked it up, drove home, washed it all, and set the table...
After taking photos I realized I need to brush up my photography skills too... and I thought tablescaping was just about the dishes!!
The light blue tablecloth I've had for years, and the flatware as well (don't know the name!)
The blue water glasses are from Avon, and I love the pop it gives the table! The crystal wine glass is from my Czechoslovakian collection of red and white wine stemware. It's called "Thistle" and I've had it for about 30 years.
The centre piece is a bouquet of faux lily-of-the-valley. The napkins are a set I found on sale at a boutique shop several years ago. They are white damask with lace borders.
I hope you can see that I'm 'working on it'. Still no chargers but at least I'm layering the plates.
Today I'm linking up with Vintage Charm Party, and Tablescape Thursdays, they are definitely worth a look!
Thank you for stopping by, and next time I have another 'find' to share with you.
Carol
Shortly after I set my first (oh-so-simple) tablescape (here), I started looking on Kijiji for affordable china...
And WOW! Did I strike paydirt!! This is what I found:
A complete set of eight place settings of Czechoslovakian china with extra serving pieces for under $100 (Canadian). It's light, but very strong (I've dropped one already!!) And I love the colours! Lots of possibilities for mixing and matching.
So I picked it up, drove home, washed it all, and set the table...
After taking photos I realized I need to brush up my photography skills too... and I thought tablescaping was just about the dishes!!
The light blue tablecloth I've had for years, and the flatware as well (don't know the name!)
The blue water glasses are from Avon, and I love the pop it gives the table! The crystal wine glass is from my Czechoslovakian collection of red and white wine stemware. It's called "Thistle" and I've had it for about 30 years.
The centre piece is a bouquet of faux lily-of-the-valley. The napkins are a set I found on sale at a boutique shop several years ago. They are white damask with lace borders.
I hope you can see that I'm 'working on it'. Still no chargers but at least I'm layering the plates.
Today I'm linking up with Vintage Charm Party, and Tablescape Thursdays, they are definitely worth a look!
Thank you for stopping by, and next time I have another 'find' to share with you.
Carol
