Friday, June 23, 2023

Patriotic Tablescape with Red and Blue Transferware



A few weeks ago I was on a mission to find white vintage swirl plates. My mom had had a set back in the 70's and I had an American knockoff version back in the 80's. Those were long gone by now, but I wanted a white plate that could be used for any season or holiday to set a family table. 




Our casual dining area is in the garden room/sunroom at this house and it's a perfect spot for spur of the moment dinners or take-out with our kids. It's filled with "garden-y" antiques and plants, and definitely, let me repeat, casual



Since I had located 10 dinner plates from Ebay and local vintage markets, I thought I would put together a casual patriotic table with the Staffordshire plates and a mix of red and blue transferware. 


I was also searching for affordable blue transferware bread and butter or dessert plates but could only come up with a set of blue transferware saucers. So please bear with me and let me take a little leeway, so I could have a colorful stack of dishes for this meager attempt at a tablescape. 


What grabbed my attention were these saucers which are also Staffordshire with a "swirl" pattern called Bluebrook. The red transferware salad plates are Johnson Bros Old British Castles. This crystal water glass was from my wedding crystal. I cannot find it online, but it's from the 70's so definitely "vintage". I thought it might be Fostoria, but cannot locate it. It also came in green, but I chose the blue at the last minute to play off the blue in my wedding "china", which is a French Faience. 


I'm using my old Blue Willow tureen that I shared last week on the sideboard for a low visual centerpiece. On either side I'm using two of my small white ceramic houses with small flags.


I usually use these little houses at Christmas, but thought they looked perfect for a July 4th table. I love using flags as accessories in most anything. They can give you an instant patriotic vibe anywhere in the house.



I made this khaki, cream and red grain sack style fabric table runner about eight years ago. I think it works for summer and early fall tables, and with the stripes, works well for July 4th.


A set of four white vintage French linen tea towels are used as a placemat, with a set of vintage red stripe luncheon napkins which compliment the striped theme. The antique postcards add a fun nostalgic graphic to each place setting.


Thanks for coming by, hope you're having a great week!
Here are a few more referenced posts...

Flags and Teapots in the Patriotic CupboardSummer Sideboard and Cookbook CupboardEasy and Instant Patriotic Decor

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19 comments:

  1. I love it! Saucers are perfect to show off the beautiful red border on the plate below! Stunning, absolutely stunning!

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  2. I love the red white and blue. Your plates looks awesome together. Love it all Debra. Happy Thursday.

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    1. thanks Kris, you know I love working with a theme, Happy Weekend!

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  3. Debra, you set a beautiful table. Of course red, white, and blue thrills my being. Love the saucers! Nothing wrong with that! I am so into the patriotic vibe that I'm going to set my third table this week. Why not keep changing it up? Have a great day!

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    1. Hi Sarah, I ran by your blog earlier and was totally knocked out with your patriotic tea setting. Just fabulous!! Your tablescaping is beyond gorgeous and dramatic!

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  4. So pretty and festive. Love those cards!!!

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  5. Oh my goodness Debra!! I LOVE This!!! From the transferware to the linens to the postcards in flower frogs....just adorable and a wonderful table for this season. Pinned!!

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    1. Thankyou Rachel. It was so fun putting it together!

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  6. One of my favorite prints! I've been looking at them a lot, but haven't made the purchase yet. Beautiful table!

    Alexandra
    OnRockwoodLane.com

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  7. I'm in red, white and blue envy ~ I love everything! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty.

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  8. Google is my best friend ~ lol. I found your glass. Skanda Antique Blue by Imperial Glass-Ohio.

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    1. Allyson, oh my gosh you've got it!!!! I should have done a Google Image reverse to find it. Thankyou friend!!!! I'm so glad to know after all these years!

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  9. Love the plate stack and patriotic flair, Debra! Those little saucers have a great pattern in Bluebrook, and I love the sort of pinwheel effect you're getting with the white swirl and that one. Don't sell yourself short calling it meager. It's a really nice looking tablescape!❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

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    1. oh gosh, I was embarrassed to use the saucers, but they are so darn cute!!

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  10. Such a beautiful tablescape!! I love the little houses with flags, such a cute touch!

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  11. You have a lovely tablescape here Debra, I wouldn't worry about what others think, you do you. It looks great, and I like to think these days there are no rules. I work a lot with what we have around the house, and I try not to take my decor too seriously. It's always been my outlet for stress, and if I think too much about it, then it takes away from the fun of it. Hope you have a Happy 4th, and you get to enjoy this tablescape with friends and family!

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  12. Your table is lovely, Debra. No leeway needed... you did a great job! Love the houses you added, too! So smart and pretty! Thanks for sharing at Tuesday Turn About. I'm happy to be featuring your post this week!

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