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Monday, September 22, 2008

TABLESCAPE TUESDAY

Thanks to Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for once again hosting Tablescape Tuesday.

I thought it was time for a "Last Rose of Summer" lunch on the front patio.

I was able to pick a few last roses for a bouquet for the German Lustre sugar bowl.

The octagon dinner plates are Austrian "Royal Innsbruk" and belonged to my Great Grandmother. The salad plates, cups and saucers, and the coffee pot are English Royal Albert "American Beauty".


The stainless steel is Oneida "Damask Rose" and is new, but I also have sterling silver in the same pattern from the 1950s.
The fruit bowls are German lustre.



The rose cake plate is Prussian, and the crystal is pink depression-era and belonged to my Grandmother.



Fall is definitely in the air here in Colorado. Hope you enjoyed this last taste of summer.



Thanks for stopping by,

Sally

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20 comments:

  1. SmilingSallySeptember 22, 2008 at 9:52 PM

    What a beautiful table you set. What time is lunch?

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  2. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMESeptember 22, 2008 at 11:08 PM

    Gorgeous! absolutely gorgeous. I LOVE those octoganal dishes!

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  3. BoSeptember 23, 2008 at 12:53 AM

    Oh what a lucky lady you are to have inherited those dishes and stemware. Your tablescape is stunning! ;-) Bo

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  4. bjSeptember 23, 2008 at 5:49 AM

    oooo, Sally, I love roses on my dishes so much. I, myself, use mine, even in the coldest of wintertime!!
    How blessed you are to have such lovely pieces from your grandmother. Everything is just beautiful.
    love, bj

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  5. GlendaSeptember 23, 2008 at 8:04 AM

    What a treasure you have charge of. I have no idea if my Great Grandmother had any fine china. I don't remember if my Grandmother had any either. You have something to pass on to your family that has a legacy attached. It is a blessing that you shared and I thank you.

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2008 at 8:05 AM

    Oh my goodness! This is just so lovely! FABULOUS!

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2008 at 8:35 AM

    What a wonderful theme for a table setting. Your setting is beautiful and inviting. I like it and that prussian cake plate is a treasure...
    It's nice that you have so many dishes handed down from your family...

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  8. RueSeptember 23, 2008 at 8:52 AM

    Hi Sally :)

    Gorgeous tablescape!

    I had so much fun reading the posts I've missed :)

    I loved the laundry lesson, learning more about you (fun first date!) and about your trip to Paris. Great pic of the inside ;)

    hugs,
    rue

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  9. RueSeptember 23, 2008 at 8:53 AM

    Oh and I forgot to say that those "berries" are actually Crab Apples :)

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  10. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaSeptember 23, 2008 at 9:07 AM

    GM, and how pretty is that table..and to have something that belongs to your Grand Mother is priceless.. just beautiful girl..I love R.S. Prussia china.have collected it for years..hugs and smiles Gloria

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  11. CarrieSeptember 23, 2008 at 11:05 AM

    What a lovely combination of the different china patterns...your tablescape is very appealing.

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  12. onlymehereSeptember 23, 2008 at 12:25 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  13. onlymehereSeptember 23, 2008 at 1:56 PM

    I'm definitely still a newbie to quilting but I've been sewing for years. We have a wonderful store in town that has alot of quilt classes. Were your books on technique or did you design patterns? I'd love to learn to make a lone star quilt or dahlia. I'm waiting on samples to come in to the sewing store and then decide if it's too hard for me to learn right now or not. I love the traditional quilts the most but am making a more modern one for my son's girlfriend (I'm sure she'll be my daughter-in-law one day!). Thanks for stopping by. I'd love it if you did the tag too if you want. I'd like to get to know you better!

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  14. Ribbonwood CottageSeptember 23, 2008 at 7:46 PM

    Beautiful. I am a nut for plates with roses on them. Those plates on your table look so inviting. Great job on putting together a lovely table.
    Blessings,
    Debbie

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  15. santamakerSeptember 23, 2008 at 8:32 PM

    My goodness, I was half expecting to see Queen Elizabeth in one of the photos! It really is a beautiful table and got me in the mood for tea sandwiches and of course, some earl grey tea! Your roses are so pretty. You did a beautiful job!!!
    Be good,
    santa

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2008 at 8:51 PM

    How fortunate to have such beautiful dishes...especially since they were your grandmothers.. the memories they must hold....thanks so much for your kind comments on my tablescape over at Susan's betweennapsontheporch... they truly touched my heart...hugs ~lynne~ aka decorator101 over at RMS

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  17. imjacobsmomSeptember 23, 2008 at 9:10 PM

    Oh Sally, this is so pretty. I'm sharing your post with my cousin -she loves Rose dishes. ~ Robyn

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  18. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)September 23, 2008 at 9:18 PM

    Wow, this is a gorgeous tablescape!
    So glad you posted this lovely table! The roses are so pretty! Love it! Susan

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2008 at 6:51 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous tablesetting. Breathtaking!

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  20. nikkicrumpetSeptember 25, 2008 at 6:37 PM

    That china is so classic and beautiful. I'll bet food tastes even better when it's served on such pretty dishes!

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