Southern Blue Rhapsody
Thank you so much Mama for this lovely tablescape that you put together this week. It has been a crazy week around here for me and you know I love to feature my wonderful mother and her wonderful talents. She set a table with Mikasa Studio Nova’s Blue Rhapsody for today.
I love the blue tulips that rim the plate. She also has a lovely blue charger. Her flatware is Oneida’s Michelangelo. The tablecloth is one that I gave her that I found at a neighbor’s garage sale. I thought it would be perfect for her blue china.
Above is a shot of more of the china and her lemony-grape centerpiece. I love the yellow with the blue and white. Very classic.
The lovely pitcher was painted by my great aunt, Ethel Cantrell. We called her Auntie (which we actually pronounced “annie”). She was a fine artist. She painted mostly in oils when I was younger and then moved on to watercolors and then to painting china.
The cut glassware belonged to my bonus-father’s family. It is very old and, as you can see, very beautiful.
My mother told me that this tablescape was “something old, something new, nothing borrowed, everything blue” – how great is that?
Thank you Mama for a lovely table setting to add to this week’s:
with Between Naps on the Porch
Today’s Lagniappe: Good Advice
As you know, a lagniappe is just a little something extra. Tonight’s lagnaippe is just a good wish for you to have a wonderful day and a fabulous weekend!
July 28th, 2010 at 11:58 pm
You’ve honored your mother in such a lovely way. The tablecloth is the perfect choice for the blue and white china. Thank you for sharing your charming design. Cherry Kay
July 29th, 2010 at 3:48 am
So pretty! I love the blue and white, accented with yellows!
July 29th, 2010 at 9:03 am
What a pretty table your mother has set. That tablecloth goes so well with the dishes, great find. The water pitcher is simply gorgeous.
July 29th, 2010 at 10:05 am
What a pretty table, with the perfect name. Those blue tulips on the plates are so nice. Your auntie was very talented. That pitcher is a treasure!
July 29th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
So pretty and cheerful!
Donna
July 29th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Hi Christi!
This is Blake with Mikasa. We are loving your mother’s table design! The dinnerware and tablecloth compliment each other so well- the perfect modern meets vintage creation!
We’ll be featuring your blog on our Facebook page today, so be sure to check it out!
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July 29th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Been meaning to tell you I have been on your blog site…love the tablescapes!! You do such a good job! pjl
July 29th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
what a beautiful table your mom set. I love blue and yellow, it’s always so fresh and current.