TABLE SETTING FROM ENGLAND

Watched the PBS series SANDITON 
and admired the gorgeous table setting 

caught on the television screen.

Take a glimpse.

BLESSINGS,

d

Children's Dishes

~Miniature Dishes for Children~

Camera batteries were about to go kaput.
Sorry pics are blurry.  Wanted to share the dishes.
Just squint a tad.
You get the picture.  
Ha.

I didn't have children's dishes in my youth.  
How sweet to play with real dishes
just the right size for a child.

On the third floor of the Evah C. Cray Historical Home Museum in Atchinson, Kansas is a TOY ROOM complete with miniature dishes resting at a table with dolls.

More about Home Museum:
http://homehavenministry.blogspot.com/2013/10/dining-at-mansion.html 

http://homehavenministry.blogspot.com/2013/10/cray-historical-home-museum-at-glance.html

So glad you stopped by. Blessings,
d

Please join me.

Contributing this post to 
Susan's TABLESCAPE THURSDAY
http://betweennapsontheporch.net/broomstick-place-card-holders-for-your-halloween-tablescape/

Dining At the Mansion

This table setting is displayed in the lovely Dining room of the Evah C. Cray Historical Home Museum in Atchinson KS.

One thing that caught my eye were the small gold chargers used under the cup and saucers.  I've seen many chargers used under  dinner dish, but never under a saucer.  Have you?

Thank you for visiting my blog today.

Blessings,

d

To see more of this mansion visit:

http://homehavenministry.blogspot.com/2013/10/evah-c-cray-historical-home-museum-in.html

Always fun to see what is going on at Susan's Blog 

Between Naps On The Porch.  

Contributing post to this week's Tablescape Thursday!

http://betweennapsontheporch.net/halloween-table-setting-with-a-lantern-centerpiece/

A Lovely Table

~A LOVELY TABLE~

Despite the PLAY symbol on the center of the image 

due to me pausing the movie 

to capture A LOVELY TABLE as I watched DOWNTON ABBEY,

makes for an eloquent presentation.

Lit candles in silver candlesticks sitting on a white linen tablecloth adds ambience.

Folded white linen napkins adds a touch of character.
Delicate Stemware to hold and admire.

Silver adds a classy service.

Fresh Flowers adds beauty and fragrance to the room.
Not just any room, but one specifically designed for dining.
Sharing a meal together in majestic form.

If this had been in reality,

next the China would carefully be displayed and positioned.

The Guests would be seated and the Hostess would acknowledge their presence.
Respectfully served.

Conversation would flow.

Food sampled and beverages sipped.

Just for grins...I will attempt to set a fine table for two 

and surprise my Husband.

Just don't know when I will do this.

It will be a surprise.

SURPRISE!

d

Bridal Tea Tablescape

Beautiful dishes embellish a Tablescape and warms friendships. 

 They add some loveliness for a special occasion
to celebrate a Bride

at a Bridal Luncheon or a Family/Friend Tea.

This China was displayed in the Formal Parlour

of the Historic 1857 Hawken House in Webster Grove, Missouri

that is open to the Public for viewing in the Saint Louis area. 

Delicious White Wedding Cake and beautiful China

 shared with people that you care about to honor a Bride

makes for a lovely occasion.

A closer look at the cake.

 When I toured this mansion,

vintage and anique Wedding Dresses were displayed about the House.

1155 South Rock Hill Road

Webster, Mossouri

There is a more detail and in depth post of the Hawken House Formal Parlour
and a beautiful 1880's Wedding Gown.

CLICK:

http://homehavenministry.blogspot.com/2012/09/hawken-house-entrance-and-formal-parlour.html

Thank you for visiting!

God bless,

d

I'm linking up with Susan's Tablescape Thursday at 

 http://betweennapsontheporch.net/table-settings-for-two-romantic-fun-and-whimsical/

A Formal Dinner

Sometimes a girl needs a little help...so

I called up Emily via internet. 

Remember her?  Worth recalling. 

Dear Emily help me! 

Thanx,

~d~

Emily Post (1873–1960).  Etiquette. 1922.

A Formal Dinner

“The perfect example of a formal dinner table of wealth, luxury and taste, which involves no effort on the part of the hostess of a great house beyond deciding upon the date and the principal guests who are to form the nucleus of the party.”

Thank you for stopping by. 

Having fun tablescaping over at SUSAN's

http://betweennapsontheporch.net/a-summer-tablescape-for-two-the-208th-tablescape-thursday/

Meal Served On Blue Willow

 

Blue Willow Dishes on a white linen Table Cloth

were waiting for us to eat off of

in the Dining room at THE BROOKVILLE HOTEL

where food is served FAMILY STYLE in Abilene, Kansas.

 

 

 

 

Menu

 

Relish Tray

Pickles 

Candied Apple Slices     

Peaches

 

Bread

Baking Powder Biscuits with Butter and Fruit Preserves

 

Sides

Cottage Cheese

Family Pennslyvania Recipe Sweet-Sour Cole-Slaw

 

Vegetables

Creamed Style Corn

Mashed Potatoes with Creamy Gravy

 

Meat

Fried Chicken

 

Beverage

Iced Water

Coffee with Cream and Sugar

 

Dessert

Dish of Home Style Ice Cream

 

Pleasant Dining experience

with pretty dishes in a lovely room.

Relish Tray

 

 

My Choice

Family Style Food Served On Blue Willow Dishes
Makes For A Lovely Tablescape
 

 

 

 

Details of the Formal Dining room.

Wallpaper

Draperies

Lace Panels

Carpet

Candle

Tin Ceiling

Dining Room At A Glance

I could have made a MEAL out of the Creamed Stlye Corn.

Absolutely mouth watering delicious.

 

Thank You for stopping by.

Please say Hello!

SWEET SUMMER BLESSINGS TO YOU

 

Hope you'll come back and visit some more

with me as I live on the Prairie

in the Flint Hills of Kansas.

 

God richly Bless you today,

d

 

 



 Tablescape Partying with Susan at

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