My Mother's Day Table

nana2010_gw

11 years ago

When I found these soft pink dishes at a local shop several months ago I knew I wanted to use them for my Mother's Day Table.

From 2012-05-03 (by Eye-Fi)

This is my Mother's wedding picture. She died in 1981 and I still miss her.

From 2012-05-03 (by Eye-Fi)

The table cloth and napkins are made from a piece of silver/gray satin.

I tried silver chargers but they overwhelmed the dishes,

so I used these trays from Dollar Tree.

I like them much better.

The stems belonged to my Mom.

I found the linen place mats at Big Lots.

They were a BEAR to iron.

I love the way the light radiates out from the tea lights!

From 2012-05-03 (by Eye-Fi)

From 2012-05-03 (by Eye-Fi)

I love the Pansy design on the dishes and wanted to use them in the cp, but I couldn't get them to stand up (darn].

So when my friend gave me the little cake plate I decided to make a cake.

Thanks Colleen.

From 2012-05-03 (by Eye-Fi)

From 2012-05-03 (by Eye-Fi)

Thanks for looking.

Happy Mother's Day

Nana

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Comments (8)

christmascandy
11 years ago
This is just gorgeous. Those dishes were a super find and the table is so delicate, dainty, and looks like it is at a tea shoppe ready to serve a Mother's Day Tea. Even the cake!!!! That is the perfect complement to the dishes and looks yummy. What a thoughtful friend to give you such a sweet cake plate.
The trays from DT are the perfect frame for your plates. The placemats may have been difficult to iron, but it was worth it in the end. Did you try spray starch or spray sizing??
Your Mom's picture is beautiful and this is a lovely tribute to her.

Beautiful table. Just needs the cucumber sandwiches and a spot of tea, LOL.

TFS,
Candy
nana2010_gw
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks, Candy. Cucumber sandwiches coming right up.
Would you like your tea with lemon or cream and sugar?
Nana
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janet1_2007
11 years ago
Nana, a lovely table pay tribute to your beautiful Mother. The pansy dishes are beautiful, and the cake sure looks yummy. The TC and napkins are just right for the background, Did you make them. I love making my own TCs and napkins, You table is so inviting, that I just may have to join you for tea. Janet
jeannespines
11 years ago
Oh this is just so lovely, nana...your Mother would be pleased...the soft pink dishes you found are very elegant ...love each place setting & the stemwared of your Mom's ...beautiful linens & even more special that you took such care to make everything perfect!

The pansy cake idea is a dream...a good friend's gift! Love the flatware, too...looks kind of antique-y ...& the candlelight...that's what I noticed first...the shadows! Lovely photos, nana! TFS! Jeanne S.
Marlene Kindred
11 years ago
What a beautiful table! LOVE the pansy dishes and the way the candlelight shines. Very elegant looking!
plainjane425
11 years ago
Nana..what a beautiful table. I love those dishes
you found. The pattern is so delicate. I think those
DT trays worked well adding just the right touch of
silver. Your tablecloth adds a nice softness to your
table and your 'Pansy Cake' makes a beautiful CP...clever
thinking.
Your Mom would be so proud to be honored at this table..
She was a lovely woman. I can understand you still missing her.
I feel the same way about my Mom.
jane
nana2010_gw
Original Author
11 years ago
Thank you everyone for your kind comments.
Candy, I used spray starch.
Remember the process for starching before spray starch came along?
Janet, I did make the tc and napkins. I would love to have you and all my friends here come to tea!!

Where is that bus anyway??

Jeanne, the flatware is old I think it goes well with this table.
Jane, I love that picture of my Mother, It was done in sepia tone, then tinted.
Unfortunately it doesn't show her gorgeous auburn hair.
Nana
Purplemoon
11 years ago
Nana, I'm late and trying to catch up here. What a truly beautiful table. I know your Mom would love it too. It makes a such a sweet tribute to her.

The china is gorgeous, so delicate looking. The 'softness' of the coloring and flowers is wonderful. I am snagging a photo to add to one of our Inspiration tablescape albums. (I need to catch some of those up when I can stay online longer.)

hugs, Karen