It is a very nice weekend. Weather is just amazing.. I have been cleaning the house and organizing the all my china. I am running out of room. My collection of vintage treasures keeps growing.. But I think it is time for a break.. I put a good day's work. And a lovely dinner with my sweetheart sounds like the perfect way to enjoy the rest of the evening.
I wanted to make it special.. It is Saturday night you after all.. So while organizing my basement, I came across my Spode Delamere dishes and thought they were just perfect for the occasion.. I also had a set of beautiful and delicate Irish placemats and napkins that my sister-in-law Lilly brought me from her trip to Barbados.. These will certainly be the main characters and inspiration for my table this evening. I want easy elegance. Pretty crystal, elegant flatware, candles, a good bottle of wine. You get the idea. Great reward for a very productive day.
Here is my interpretation of a perfect evening with my hubby...
Beautiful, who wouldn't want to have dinner at this table!
ReplyDeleteLove the linens and the dinnerware!
ReplyDeleteYou have a lucky hubby! Lovely, and I love the brown transferware. It's classy and rustic at the same time.
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Wow, this is stunning. I love your beautiful candelabra. Hugs, marty
ReplyDeleteHow pretty! You are inspiring me to get more pretty linens and use them. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYour table is very lovely with your fine glassware, china, placemats and elements. Really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! The Delamere has long been on "my list". Someday I'll add it to my collection, especially for this time of the year. The crystal that you've used is absolutely elegant...exquisite. Thanks for inviting us for a peak. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteHi Janet!!!
ReplyDeleteI love adding pearls to any occasion. Your table is so elegant!! I can see you and your girlfriends sitting in beautiful vintage dresses, gloves and hats with little wine cakes and tea.
Yes, I do love that Victoria era!! So elegant!!
Enjoy the evening.
Pam
Very elegant and very romantic. I love the pearl napkin rings. Thanks so much for sharing with the newbie party.
ReplyDeleteSoooo beautiful Janet!! Love your china.., everything is so elegant and romantic.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy in this beauty!!
Hugs,
Vesna
Your photos and table setting are beautiful...you're my kind of girl! You and I have lots in common...same name,little white pooch, love of pearls and glam, floral designed dishes,crystal, romance and some rustic love, too!
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Oh my! What a beautiful table setting! The china is stunning with the white cut work place mats and the dark table. The silver and crystal shine so lovely too! All together it is one of hte most gorgeous table settings I have seen.
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Hugs,
Terri
This just blows me away. What I love best is that you went all out for 'just the two of us'! What a lesson for me--thank you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dishes with the floral motif on them--I really like them! What a perfect table for two.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty tablescape! I love the rich brown paired with the silver! I am visiting from Debbiedoo's. :-)
ReplyDeleteVery Elegant! I love the beautiful lace and the pearls, just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat an elegant table, so romantic! I love the stemware!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Bella
Dear Janet,
ReplyDeleteWhat a romantic table you have set. It is all so lovely and sparkly. I adore your champagne flutes. They are really gorgeous.
You can be proud of your lovely scape...
Ruthie from: http://www.ladybstimefortea.blogspot.com
What a romantic table for two! Love your china, Janet, and your placemats are gorgeous! All the stemware is lovely too. Thank you for sharing this at my HOME and have a wonderful week.
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Sandi
I'm a sucker for brown transferware; and your dishes are lovely! Sally
ReplyDeleteI love your table for two!! The brown transferware is so perfect for Fall (sigh) !!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful table setting, the crystal is fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Ivy and Elephants. I noticed that we weren't followers,(????) so I fixed that right away!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Patti
Very pretty and I love your dishes . . . and Crystal!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous table! The china is beautiful and it looks so pretty with your crystal and linens! Great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteOh my, such a beautiful table!! Everything looks so elegant and stunning. Fit for royalty :-)
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Looks like the perfect reward for your hard work. What a lovely way to enjoy the evening.
ReplyDeleteChristi
Beautiful and so very elegant!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and full of charm. I'm impressed that you are organizing all your dishes, etc. Do you have time to come to my home and help me? I so need more storage space! I'm your linky neighbor at Home Sweet Home ~ I'm sharing a table for two as well. It's nice to set a special table for our sweethearts. ;-)
ReplyDeleteOoh, I love all the pearl accents! Visiting you from Debbiedoo's party and I am your newest GFC follower (us newbies have to stick together)! I would love if you would take the time to visit my blog and follow back - http://sarahsaturdiy.blogspot.com.
ReplyDeleteHope you dinner was wonderful! The table is perfect for two and very elegant. The dinnerware pattern Delaware is a favorite of mine and great for a fall table. The linens are lovely and a special gift. Have a great Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeletePam
Beautiful and elegant!
ReplyDeletegorgeous, what time is dinner? Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things hop xo
ReplyDeleteBeautifully elegant! So lovely and inviting. I want to come to your house for dinner!!
ReplyDeleteI'm imagining you and your hubby in formal attire sitting down at this beautiful table to enjoy Beef Wellington or some such elegant dish. You did take care of that, too?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous. Where did you get that beautiful transferware? I saw you featured over at Marty's and had to drop by to tell you how stunning your table is.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful table! But oh those dishes - I love them so much!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous gorgeous!! Sharing at the party this week~ thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT ALL!
ReplyDeleteFrom your cutwork placemats, your silver, your spode, your crystal your candelabra....such a pretty setting!
Makes me want to have a formal dinner with my honey!
hearts,
Betsy