Tablescape Thursday - Vintage Japan

When I was looking at my calendar this week...I saw that Thursday is Culture Day in Japan. Now I have no idea what that is exactly...nor how it is celebrated, however, in honor of the day, I decided to repost a tablescape I set awhile back. I hope you'll enjoy!



It's almost time for Tablescape Thursday again -- it's always fun to see everyone's tabletop creations. This week I've set the table just for two. Won't you be my guest?



Welcome to this vintage (mostly) oriental table.



Of course I set a place for you....afterall, I was expecting you!



I didn't have any oriental looking napkins, so I spread these to look like a fan.



I've had these for awhile -- but I've never taken the wrapper off, I never quite got the hang of using chopsticks...how about you? Do you get more in you mouth than on your lap?



Finding a beautiful set of cups and saucers when we were clearing out my father-in-laws estate was the start of this tablescape.



The hand painting is beautiful.





Marking on the bottom of the cup -- even that's pretty....whatever it means.



I found this runner, actually probably a dresser scarf, at the little antique, vintage store that's going out of business. The handwork is gorgeous and appears quite old -- it's not in perfect condition -- the linen has some tiny holes and there is some frayed edging, but I still will enjoy it ....someone spent hours cross-stitching this.




Even the border is beautiful and seems to perfectly compliment.....



....these antique bowls I found at another antique store.






I love these delicate scenes painted on the bowls.




We can definately read the bottom of these bowls.



Our centerpiece of vintage ladies and a pretty fan that was my mother-in-laws.



Aren't the colors pretty?




Again, I think of the hours someone spent painting this lovely scene.



I found these two Japanese ladies at the same store going out of business. I don't know exactly how old they are, but I knew they would grace this tablescape well.



Loved the detail to her dress front....



....and back view.



Look at her beautiful face.



They're both holding musical instruments. I suppose with four granddaughters....perhaps at least one of them will be interested in collecting dolls.



View from across the tabletop.



Overview of the centerpiece.



Tabletop overview.





We'll say "good-night" in the soft tealight glow from my oriental tea house.

Be sure to visit Susan this week at "Between Naps on the Porch" for lots of dish inspirations.

See ya!

Halloween Fun

It's so fun to have Halloween with the grandtwins around. Saturday night we invited them over for a festive supper.


A few treats at their places.


A fun book for Halloween bedtime reading.



The girls dressed for the season...we had a fun supper with mummy dogs and brunswick stew. I didn't get any pictures of the food (as usual).


A few decorations for the season.



Skull under glass.


Did you know that you could catch ghosts with candy corn?



A vintage looking postcard.


A frightful crew on the sideboard.


Guarding the Halloween treats.




The girls all dressed for Halloween fun -- loved the Ghost Princess and Pumpkin Princess costumes our daughter made for these two precious cuties.

Hope all your goblins were were good ones! Wishing you all treats and no tricks!

See ya!

I'm sharing this with Marty's Fall cloche party and Tabletop Tuesday.

From the Pumpkin Patch

This week I welcome you to my Pumpkin Patch tablescape. Sometimes Halloween is all about the scary, but this year I'm feeling a little nostalgia for those sweet and friendly Halloweens from childhood.




So pull up a pumpkin and have a seat! I've enjoyed all the pumpkin plates I've seen the past few years....so last week when I was at Walmart....I picked a few. I had a hard time choosing between the fall leaf plates and these. But in the end....the pumpkins were the ones that made their way into my basket.



And I do believe farmer "Jack" approves!



It seems like this little black cat is the only one scared at this table. Why even the crows aren't scared of farmer Jack!



A crop duster view of the patch.



And it looks like a "bumper crop" of pumpkins. I love the variety of colors we can find now.....I love the traditional orange, of course. But now the greens and whites are such a fun addition. I found a Cinderella pumpkin for my front porch this year. Love the squatty look of them as well as their muted clay color. What's your favorite pumpkin color and shape?



For this table I brought out my bamboo flatware. I know you all are probably getting sick of this black and white checked tablecloth....but I've enjoyed it as my anchor for the past few weeks....I'll move on soon.



Added these pewter goblets with my black and orange napkins.....perfect for the season!



Isn't farmer Jack a friendly fella....from sun up.....




....to sun down.



Guess we'll all just sit here with Linus and wait for The Great Pumpkin to arrive.

Hope everyone has a great Halloween....scary and spooky......or sweet and friendly....however you like it....they're all fun! I'll be joining Susan at "Between Naps on the Porch"....where the tables I find there are always a real "treat".

See ya!