We hosted another dinner last Saturday night. Similar to our week before party -- with the same centerpiece, candlesticks (and votives) and tablesetting.
Gold napkins echo the gold tablecloth (although of different fabric) and the blue and white plates look good against the gold.
We use our blue and white Spode plates often -- they're pretty plus they can go into the dishwasher -- an option not available with the china. And after dinner when we're rushing out of the house to attend the show at the Liberty Theatre . . . we don't have time for dishes.The knife is under the menu -- just so you know that a lone fork is not a proper tablesetting!
The big blue and white bowl is a favorite of mine . . . and looks good filled with the pumpkins, gourds and bittersweet of fall.
The dining room -- awaiting our guests -- everything is ready . . . we're in the living room with the first glass of wine as we await the ring of the doorbell.
The big blue and white bowl is a favorite of mine . . . and looks good filled with the pumpkins, gourds and bittersweet of fall. 
The dining room -- awaiting our guests -- everything is ready . . . we're in the living room with the first glass of wine as we await the ring of the doorbell.A Tale of Two Parties . . .
It is because it is!!!! This was the week before -- a darker cloth and the leaf dishes are the only differences.I'm fonder of the tablescape with the dark green cloth -- not just because of the leaf dishes but because it looks richer.
Which is your favorite? The green cloth or the gold cloth?
It's Thursday -- perhaps my favorite day of the week for it's time for Tablescape Thursday with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. Visit her and see what other great tablescapes there are this week.
31 comments:
Very beautiful! We all do love fall. Your table settings is very attractive!
What a lovely fall table! You've outdone yourself, Martha.
Lovely. I do prefer the dark green cloth because it makes everything richer looking. What I'd give to be a guest at Linderhof for a meal. You are truly a gifted cook and hostess.
The gold tablecloth and your tablesetting is amazing as always.
Carolyn
Oh I love both of the tableclothes. Your tablesetting is just beautiful. I love that gorgeous blue bowl with the fall decorations. Your dining room is lovely. Hugs, Marty
They both look beautiful, but the center piece is the show stopper. Just lovely with the bittersweet weaving through it.
- The Tablescaper
I think both tablecloths have their charm - I like the way changing something as simple as the cloth can change the look of a tablesetting. No need to have tons of different dishes. Fall tables are always so welcoming.
Lorrie
Wow, Just changing the tablecloth made it look entirely different. Though, both tables are elegant, I think the gold cloth goes really well with the blue and white china.
Love the blue and white china with the gold tablecloth.
Both the tablescapes are beautiful! How lovely that you could entertain guests twice so recently! I believe that life is all about relationships, how wonderful that you are building those! I can see your gift of hospitality just shining in these pictures! Have a blessed week!
i totally think your fall dinner is adorable... this is a very beautiful setting and an elegant dinning room..
I love both tablescapes and I really love love your dining room, I'll have one of those please, thank you for sharing
Once again, a gorgeous table, Martha.
delicious - the apple dessert looks so good, and the blue and white plates are perfect, so homey and comforting - makin me hungry.
love the pesto post too - i'm gonna try it -
love your home and blog -
marsha
Everything looks fabulous. Your dining room is just beautiful and I love your pretty tablesettings...
Martha-You stay really busy entertaining ( and it always looks lovely!). I hope your friends reciprocate!
Martha, I am catching up after a couple of weeks on vacation. Your posts are just lovely... brimming with photos so beautiful that they could easily have been included in a Victoria magazine spread. I love your blue and white china. My mother has a lot of blue and white pieces in her home, and I've always thought them so lovely and versatile. I will have to try your pesto recipe, too. I had a wonderful pasta/pesto dish on vacation and thought I should get a good recipe for it... they voila! I pop over here and you have one waiting for me.
Blessings,
Christi
I love the bowl with all the fall vegetables. It is an attractive change from a fruit bowl.
I think I like the green cloth the best. It seems to make the dishes "pop" a bit more off the table. Both setting are very pretty.
Sue
This looks great. I'm a complete mess at the thought of entertaining. A basket case. You make it look like something I'd want to try.
Both tables are well done! Love the centerpiece...glad that didn't change! ;)
What a pretty table, pretty room and everything about that room is just gorgeous! love the tablescape as well. Thanks for sharing!
It's downright beautiful both wasy! Love the centerpiece! happy to see it again.
I like it with the gold--very warm and rich. This is such a pretty tablesetting --love that centerpiece and love that room!!
Happy Fall! Your tablescape is beautiful! Please stop by for a visit soon.
Michelle
You are always having beautiful dinners for friends. (I think I want to be a friend living near you). Both of these tablescapes look so pretty. I clicked to enlarge and that centerpiece bowl is stunning. laurie
This is beautiful! I love the large blue bowl with the pumpkins and gourds. Stunning!
Lovely tables! Both are so pretty!
What a beautiful cozy home you have. Your table looks wonderful and goes so nicely with the rest of your home: )
It is truly lovely. Good for you for making it happen.
It is truly lovely. Good for you for making it happen.
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