Pasta will be on the menu and these deep Spode dishes in warm hues of yellow and terracotta will work perfectly. They are the inspiration behind this table. I have been trying to collect them for several years, but only have found 6 dinner plates and 2 salad plates. They are not easy to collect! There are many blue or all red plates like these but I have not found the yellow and terracotta on line, or anywhere else.
The bottom of the dishes read:
I used my go with everything "berry and leaf" plates to anchor the placesetting.
Yellow handled tiny forks are ready for dessert.
Red Transferware salt and pepper shakers and butter dish continue the terracotta color theme.
The golden glassware is from the Susquehanna Glass Company.
The tablecloth and napkins were made with fabric remnents from Calico Corners. Look for a tutorial on how to make easy napkins with mitered corners (sew and NO SEW) on Monday. The fabric was purchased with these dishes in mind.
These fabulous roses are from Costco. Two dozen for under $17.00! I couldn't resist. They mirror the color and stylized roses on the plates. At first I put them in a glass vase that reminds me of an inverted flirty skirt (a b'day gift from my daughter). Oh, they were so happy there... not to mention gorgeous!!!!! But for photographic reasons and for seeing our company during dinner reasons I cut them, and put them in a oval buttery yellow pottery vase with a lid with holes for flowers.
While on a fieldtrip to a very fun shop (post of fieldtrip in two weeks) I found these darling little birds and they followed me home! They are so tiny and delicately detailed.
A little creamy glazed bird sits near the roses... with a watchful eye.
A tall wire cloche is filled with white wicker balls, small quail eggs and green moss. Sitting on top of white berry and leaf plates give the cloche height. The bottom plates will be used for salad and dessert.
A second wire cloche, round and wide is set on a berry and leaf plate that rests in a grapevine wreath. A nest of twigs and tiny pinecones holds three small quail eggs. The cloche is topped with a fleur de lis finial.
The Menu
Ceaser Salad
(Recipe click HERE, see Tuesdays Menu)
Spicy Sausage and Ravioli Lasagna
(Recipe and Tutorial on Monday)
Crusty Italian Bread with Herbed Dipping Oil
Tiramisu
(Recipe and Tutorial 2/14)
Wine
Espresso
I am joining Susan at Between Naps On The Porch for Tablescape Thursday. Join in the fun!
Where to start? Those roses are breathtaking, I don't think I can pick a fav, it's all so beautiful. This is a perfect table, anyone would feel special sitting down for a meal. Thanks for sharing and for stopping by.
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There are so many pretty pieces here, I don't know where to start! I have been trying to collect those same plates, but in black and yellow. They ARE hard to find! Your table is just lovely Yvonne, and I am looking forward to your recipe for the lasagne. Have a wonderful dinner!
ReplyDeleteOh your roses are lovely and I love those red and yellow dishes -- what a wonderful find -- I'll certainly be back to see your tutorial on the napkins!
ReplyDeleteI just love the Spode china. I also love the goblet and wine glasses. Just beautiful, the bird theme is very nice.
ReplyDeleteOh, your table is just taking my breath away! Everything is so beautiful! I love your china and those little salt and peppers are precious! Oh, you're good!
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Just beautiful. Great colors!!!
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Those are beautiful, Yvonne. I can see why you are searching for them.
ReplyDeleteThe table looks lovely, as always, and I will mark your tutorial down on my calendar.
I am always trying to improve my sewing skills.
I have a Duralee outlet an hour away, and I can sometimes get very good bargains,,wonderful double sided cotton from Portugal on my last trip..
Enjoy your company, I am sure they will enjoy being guests!
I admit to a fondness for elusive dish patterns (even though it's frustrating). I love the chase, the hunt, the carrot dangled at the end of the spoon. Your guests are going to be delighterd with your tablescape.
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Beautiful table as always, Yvonne! Those roses are just gorgeous...
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing!!! You sure know how to put a beautiful table together...again, I loved everything :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck in your quest for more of the Spode dishes. The colors in them are so lovely and the roses were a perfect match for them.
ReplyDeleteOne of these days you will walk into some antique store andl there they will be, your beautiful dishes, and the lady says I am sorry i don't have the full set....I will make you a deal of half price because you love them so, you will snatch them up and your set will be complete.....ah victory, don't you just love the hunt....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table! So warm and inviting, with the "warm" colors. Everything goes together so perfectly. I love those wire cloches; I have not seen ones like them before! Wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful !! as always you are just so talented :)
ReplyDeleteYou just get better and better at this. I love the dishes, I don't think I've seen that color...but I will watch now for them. The roses...perfection, love that color. I have that vase (the ruffled one) are you surprised? The cloche(s) are fantastic. I bet you could guess what is in mine for the cloche party. We think so much alike...you just do it better!
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Oh wow! Love everything! Wish I could sit down and enjoy in person! The transferware is exquisite! Love your tablecloth. The napkins look like a similiar pattern to a chair in my family room.
ReplyDeleteI love the birds nest theme and the roses are gorgeous. The whole table is surprising and unique.
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Yvonne your table truly is warm and inviting I love your dishes and your stemware. Kathysue
ReplyDeleteThe roses, the color!!!!! It is all beautiful! Love the china especially. All gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind remarks for my students. I will pass them along. Your table is beautiful! Love the gold!
ReplyDeleteTheresa
I think I need to go eBaying! Those plates are amazing as is so many of your decorative items. Just beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely stunning! I love the brown elements, the wire cloches and of course, the roses. Gorgeous! -Delores
ReplyDeleteYour table is SOOOO beautiful. I love your Spode!
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful, thanks for sharing. Lia
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Those roses are gorgeous and go so well with your dishes and tablescape! Love your little birds and the wire cloches are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteDD
Yvonne, this is just gorgeous!I, too love that color combination and you have taken it to new heights. Stunning!
ReplyDeletexoxo Pattie
YOu have some very beautiful things. Love the dishes and the wire cloche.
ReplyDeleteIs your dish cupply neverending? Love those plates. Now I am going to be on the hunt for that particular pattern for you. I love collecting the unusual. I just want to come over to your house and play tea party for a weekend. I can't wait for your upcoming tutorials. You are definitely the "Queen of Tutorials, Dishes and all Things Beautiful"!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tablescape and you've photographed it so well! Love the wire cloche with the nest.
ReplyDeleteOh Yvonne, your table is absolutely divine as usual. Those roses just knocked my socks off. Your transferware is gorgeous, I have never seen that before. There are so so many things to mention that I love. Perfect, Perfect, Perfect.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, you brightened my day. You would think I was coming to dinner, I am so happy.
Have a blessed day and dinner.
What a delightfully warm & welcoming table, Yvonne! I wish I were coming to YOUR house this weekend. :D
ReplyDeleteI found a few of your Spode dishes online:
http://www.carterandjasper.com/dinnerware2.htm
I'll keep an eye out for them in my travels. They are lovely!
fondly,
Rett
Gorgeous table...I like the way you have used two wire cloches in differant ways and their placement on the table is perfect. Those roses are just beautiful - the color is so striking.
ReplyDeleteLoved the little birds and wire cloches! It must be such a treat to come to your house for dinner! I hope your family appreciates your great cooking. Joan @Americana By Candlelight
ReplyDeleteLove the dishes... I haven't see that color before. The roses are absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYvonne, it's always a treat to see your tables. Love the Spode dishes. The salt and pepper and the butter dish are sheer delights. Thanks for sharing yet another beautiful table.
ReplyDeletePS. I think I need your checked napkins for my table today!
I admire your determination to acquire each, and all of the pieces that you want; it can be daunting, don't give up!
ReplyDeleteYou monthly Soup Recipe is a grand idea~
Really beautiful! I love Spode china and I've not see the terracotta before, very pretty! And those roses look as though they were grown with this tablescape in mind! I also love the little bird you found on your fieldtrip!
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You have some of the most creative and beautiful tablescapes! Each week they WoW me! I love the idea of stacking you dessert plates with the adorable cloche on top. Your Spode plates are simply wonderful! Love the table and would be a delighted guest to join you anytime!
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Hi neighbor~ ~ Your table is stunning I just adore that shade of rose. Though I may not have met a rose that I didn't like.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you guest will feel honored. Your Spode is lovely I don't remember ever seeing that color. On my 'puter it looks like the background is creamy yellow?? Sweet. I have a set of Spode too and adore it. It's the red and white. Can't remember the name of the pattern.
Very beautiful. The best thing about collecting old dishes is the mix and match factor. If you don't find identical soup bowls, I bet you will eventually find a great complimentary set.
ReplyDeleteYvonne, thanks for stopping over and leaving a comment at my blog. It was so sweet of you.
ReplyDeleteWow your table is beautiful. I love it all but love the Spode dinnerware with the white, plus I love your wire cloche. Love how you mixed all the styles together.
Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely love the Spode. You just can't go wrong with it. Everything is lovely as usual. Thanks for sharing your creativity and charming ways.
ReplyDeleteLove those dishes and the cloche is fabulous~ great table!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love all the hints of Spring! You have a talent for gorgeous tablescapes!
ReplyDeleteOh my is that table ever beautiful!! I love love love your dishes, the terra cotta and yellow, Oh my love it! Your whole post very lovely. You have Mad photograpy skills too. Hugs, Marla
ReplyDeletewow !that is one beautiful table everything compliments each other to the tee! love it! going back up to look again! LOL
ReplyDeleteHelen
Truly beautiful. I love your autumn colors.
ReplyDeleteOh Yvonne, your table is real beautiful! Nice, nice, nice...
ReplyDeleteJ'adore le style et la vaisselle est ... magnifique.
Anne
Québec City
This is just beautiful! I love all the details!!
ReplyDeleteKatherine
Hi,
ReplyDeleteAfter reading your post, I think that its a fresh news for everyone.Really it's a interesting post about Spode Dinnerware
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This is an old post but I'll try anyway! The Spode plates are beautiful, but what I'm Really interested in are the berry and leaf plates! Where are those to be found?
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This is a topic of my interest. I love reading through your blog, I wanted to leave a little comment to support you and wish you a good continuation. Wishing you the best of luck for all your blogging efforts.
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