I wanted it to be nice so I set the table in the dining room.
The centerpiece were some white lilacs from my mother-in-laws bush and some honeysuckle that grows over the arbor in the front in an old silver Victorian basket. (Centerpieces should be low enough to see over!)
Not my blue and white -- but the china does have blue in it. It's a Wedgwood pattern -- called Cuckoo. I love this Oriental style pattern and I have six plates. I yearn for a teapot!
The tablecloth is a creamy damask from Waterford. The napkins in the silver rings are Irish linen -- so luxurious!
Just before I call my guests in for dinner -- the candles lit and the salads at each place. The evening is waning and soon the dining room will be lit only by the lamps and the candles on the table.
Menu:
Linderhof's Wilted Lettuce Salad (with Linderhof's lettuce)
Baked Salmon stuffed with fennel, lemon and thyme
Roasted Asparagus
Stephenson's Green Rice
Strawberry Tarts
It's Thursday which means that it's time for Tablescape Thursday over at Susan's Between Naps on the Porch. Come see the other fun tablescapes this Thursday!
27 comments:
I love your flowers! Looks like it was a special dinner.
I'm in full agreement with D.B.
I'm sure your guests felt special indeed.
Beautiful table and gorgeous dishes! Such an elegant setting
xoxo Pattie
Lovely table and I am sure your company appreciated sitting at such a pretty setting. I can smell the honeysuckle.
Very elegant and festive tablescape. I love the plates with the cokoo.
Greetings, Johanna
So pretty! I love all the colors in those dishes! A very elegant tablesetting -- special indeed!
Those plates caught my eye on the picture linky. They are just beautiful. Really nice table glad you got to use it.:)
Great table and I love those dishes. That pattern is so special...love the birds. Lucky guests to have such a great hostess.
Maryrose
Lovely table. I love that China pattern.
I loooove your china pattern. The colors are beautiful and what a fun name, cuckoo! Have you tried replacementsltd.com for a matching teapot?
LOVE those plates. Are they new??? I must say I also love the vessel
that your flower arrangement is in also. Fabulous table setting.
Carolyn
Wedgewood + candlelight = a scrumptious table setting! Thanks for stopping by my site today! -diane
What a lovely table. I've never seen that pattern before and now I'm in love! A teapot would be beautiful! The menu looks delicious too.
Beautiful table. Makes me want to acquire more china and linens. Have you thought of googling Replacements LTD to find a teapot in your pattern?
So pretty!!! I love the flower arrangements, plates & silverware. The meal sounds delicious too.
Such an elegant table, Martha. The china is beautiful, with all the vivid colors and the little cuckoo. The flowers look so nice in the silver urn. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I've really enjoyed reading this post and want to come back (after the house tour!) to read more.
Best,
Linda
I always feel like I'm looking in your windows and wishing I was there inside
Lovely
you are a grand woman
Your plates are lovely, Martha and you've managed to set another beautiful table. I hope you are having a great day. Blessings...Mary
You make setting a beautiful table seem so effortless! I love the Wedgwood Cuckoo pattern -- it's new to me. With the fresh flowers and Irish linen and silver, I know your guests felt very special!
So very pretty, and I love the flowers.
Kelly Bookend Diaries
Very elegant! And I really love those plates....hope you can find a matching teapot..it would be so cute!
Lovely table! Those are beautiful plates!
Beth
Your table is just lovely. I love lilacs and white are my favorite. Your table is only surpassed by your mouthwatering menu.
what a beautiful table and the menu sounds wonderful!
The entire table is just beautiful. I adore those plates with the birds. How wonderful they look. The crystal is also very elegant. I always forget to take pictures of the table actually being used -- it looks even better with the salad on it!!
Such an elegant table...lovely dinner plates!
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