Participant #1  (Submitted by Hope Higgins, Abilene, Kansas )

       CORONADO VERNON KILNS TABLESCAPE

Seventy years of memories enhance this table setting and along with the memories and simplicity of the dinnerware, we now entertain our family with the pottery of yesteryear.  The pottery displayed on the dining room table is called Coronado by Vernon Kilns and this scarce pottery was made during 1939 as a grocery store promotional item.  My grandmother received a complete set of this for a wedding present and through the years, and all of the turkey dinners, I loved it more and more.  Also the silverware belonged to my Aunt and it is also memories of vintage years.  It is called the Plantation pattern and was made by Rogers back in the 40’s. My tablescape reflects fall colors of yellows, reds, browns, orange and golds.  The centerpiece is a Coronado Kilns Coffee server with a display of fall silk flowers in orange, dark red colors. Also displayed on my tablescape is a pair of Vernon Kilns, Early California, salt and pepper shakers.  The sugar and creamer are Mt. Clemence and they are a dark red. The tablecloth represents a gift from my Mother and I believe it to be made in the 50’s.  It is Quaker Lace. The goblets are from a newer era.  They are Pfaltzgraff’s design called Village.  They are a smoked brown and enhance the fall colors displayed. I know my Grandmother, Mother and Aunt would be pleased to see the combination of their “beloved” pieces used for this.   (8-17-09)

Participant #2  (Submitted by Hope Higgins, Abilene, Kansas )

FIESTA AND ARTIMINO COLORFUL TABLESCAPE             

A dark blue damask tablecloth gives the setting for this Fall Tablescape.  The Fiesta colors of cinnabar and cobalt placed on the red chargers strike a chord for a fall supper of Chili and hot chocolate!  Along with the cinnabar and cobalt, colorful mugs of yellow, dark pink, gold and dark red were placed around the table.  These mugs, along with the chili bowls are from a collection from the Artimino line and are called Ciao II.  Fiesta small dessert bowls also enhance the tablescape with fall colors of plum, cobalt and chocolate.  A persimmon Fiesta large bowl is also shown on the table.  As the tablescape is one of modern décor, the silverware used to accompany the dishware is plain and modern looking. The centerpiece is a fresh cut of fountain grass of neutral colors accented with a stalk of persimmon. The napkins of burgundy accompany the bold fall colors. (8-18-09)

Participant #3  (Submitted by Hope Higgins, Abilene, Kansas )

Participant #4  (Submitted by Elaine Epperly, Christiansburg, VA )

      
I used  a mixture of vintage (medium green & yellow) & Post 86 Fiesta  (chocolate with a touch of cinnabar in the middle), a contemporary tablecloth, the new Fiesta flatware by Cambridge and Lady Anne water goblets by Gorham. (8-26-09)


Participant #5  (Submitted by Judy Boyer, Littleton, CO )

   
Argyle Flow Blue Dishes by W.H.Grindley　

My table display is of our flow blue dishes. This pattern, called “Argyle”, was made in England by the Grindley pottery. It was sold in Montgomery Ward and Sears Roebuck mail order catalogs in the late 1890’s to early 1900’s and is considered Late Victorian flow blue. My grandfather bought these dishes at an auction when my grandparents were first married. We used them for holiday dinners, and I remember eating chili in the flanged soup bowls at grandma’s house. My sisters and I would wash the dishes after Thanksgiving meals while the grownups would talk. Occasionally we would break a dish, which didn’t faze my grandma at all. Grandma gave me the dishes when I married: she knew that I always liked them. My husband and I have filled out her collection through eBay, antiquing, and through the Flow Blue club that we belong to. We now have a 12 place setting: no easy endeavor considering that the Victorians had at least six different sizes of plates, bowls, platters, pitchers, etc. , not to mention the different serving dishes. Our set also includes a tea set. The silverware and salt and pepper shakers are from my husband’s grandmother’s service which he inherited.

Shown in my table setting: 5” berry bowl, 8 ½“ flanged soup bowl, 9 ¾” dinner plate, bone dish, individual veggie (nappie) dish, butter pat, a solid cobalt-colored water glass, and regular size coffee cup w/saucer. Also pictured are a sugar bowl, 4” creamer, and covered butter dish. An 8” pitcher holds a fall floral arrangement. The napkin ring was custom made by one of the flow blue club members: it features our pattern piece (made from a broken piece of Argyle) inset in a band of sterling silver. The gold chargers set off the blue and white dishes, and pick up the gold trim in some of the dishes. The wonderful advantage of our dishes are that they go with just about every color scheme: just by changing the tablecloth, placemats and napkin color, you can decorate in any season and have the dishes complement the arrangement.　(9-3-09)

Participant #6  (Submitted by Jennifer Flory, Topeka, KS)
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Participant #7 (Submitted by Jennifer Flory, Topeka, KS)
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Participant #8 (Submitted by Jennifer Flory, Topeka, KS)
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Table inspired by the Red and green Vera Tablecloth. Set with a mix of round and square fiesta on Lenox tin can alley chargers. Vintage salt and pepper are added to complement the color scheme. Vintage amber glass with red polka dots go well with the modern Southern Living polka dot glasses. Silverware is Oneida  Aquarium pattern.  (9-8-09)

Participant #9 (Submitted by Daphne Durham, Arlington, MA )
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Falling for Oven Serve 
When my friend gave me this tablecloth, she called it “The Challenge Cloth,” marveling that someone had actually used it on a table.  Yes, the print is big and bold, but I was drawn to the pumpkin color in the design.   The cloth is probably from the 1950’s, and Oven Serve dishes from the same era match perfectly.  The place settings feature Post-86 Fiesta dinnerware in cinnabar, Oven Serve premium ware in dark green, pink and pumpkin, napkins from India, Pier One Mexican glass tumblers and Oneida flatware.  The centerpiece features glass pumpkins, tea lights, a vintage Fiesta sweets comport in ivory, oak leaves and acorns.  (9-25-09)

Participant #10 (Submitted by Daphne Durham, Arlington, MA )
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Vera Wears Autumn Well
Post-86 Fiesta dinnerware meets a vintage Vera fringed tablecloth for this tablescape.  The place settings feature chocolate square dinner plates, tangerine lunch plates, stick-handled after dinner cups and saucers in sunflower and persimmon, vintage Bakelite flatware, Pier One brown napkins, Pottery Barn napkin rings and Pier One Mexican glass tumblers.   Chocolate pyramid candle holders and a persimmon presentation bowl serve as a centerpiece.  (9-25-09)

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