Once again it is Tablescape Thursday hosted by Susan ofBetween Naps on the Porch.
Please check out her blog for a list of this week's participants.
Recently, my 95-year-old Mother in law downsized to move to assisted care. Among her belongings were 40 pieces of Heisey crystal in the Moonglo pattern. She announced that my husband, Bob, was to have the Heisey because in the 1950s as a teenager he gave it to her for Christmas one year. Now, didn't he exhibit infinite wisdom in choosing that wonderful Christmas gift? He had no idea that he would marry someone who cherishes china and crystal, even though we were dating at the time. The set includes goblets, sherbets, cups & saucers and a relish plate. It is engraved, etched, and has a wonderful ring to it.
So, I believe a tablescape is in order.
I've combined the Heisey with my grandmother's green glass plates, my great-grandmother's Austrian china, and my mother's 1847 Rogers silver plate.
The white linen napkins with the crocheted edging were a wedding gift to us 51 years ago from my 5th grade teacher.
It was so enjoyable to set this table with things and memories from both sides of our family.
Sally
