Thursday, July 29, 2010

Relishing Harlequin

I enjoy the hunt for Homer all year long, but one of the best places to add a hard-to-fine piece to a collection is at the Show and Sale portion of the HLCCA conference. This year I was thrilled to add a Harlequin relish tray to my holdings of the conical dinnerware designed for Woolworths.





I bought a great Mexican-themed vintage tablecloth from a fellow collector that showcases the tray nicely between four palm trees!



The placesettings feature a mix of yellow vintage and green reissue Harlequin resting on post-86 Fiesta dinnerware plates in sapphire and cinnabar.





The flatware is a no-name Oneida pattern in a wave design. The vintage cocktail napkins are rolled inside Pier One wooden bead napkin rings. The Fizz glassware from Crate and Barrel was part of our wedding registry 8 years ago.







Harlequin individual creamers and vintage "Sleeping Mexican" salt and pepper shakers accents the tray. A small wooden scoop turns the Harlequin nut dish into a salt cellar.





I think this table is ready for your dining pleasure on this Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps On The Porch!
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10 comments:

  1. Terry @ La Bella VieJuly 29, 2010 at 11:52 PM

    well, isn't this just the most delightful tablescape1 Wow and look at this, I am your first comment:)
    I really love this delightful, whisical look and I love Fiestware! Nicely done on the entire look!
    I am now following you:O)
    Terry

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  2. Entertaining WomenJuly 30, 2010 at 2:45 AM

    Looks like a great opportunity for a fiesta! Thank you for sharing your charming design. Cherry Kay

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  3. LynnJuly 30, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    Very pretty! I'll bet that conference is amazing!

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  4. BarbaraJuly 30, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    What a perfect setting for a festive meal! That tablecloth is so fun. Your fiestaware looks just perfect with it. That relish tray is a real find!

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  5. MarigeneJuly 30, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    I love all the bright colors of Fiestaware. That vintage tablecloth is wonderful.

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  6. Linda (More Fun Less Laundry)July 30, 2010 at 7:28 PM

    I love your little sleeping Mexicans and your tablecloth! It's always fun to add a special piece to your collection. Linda

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  7. MyBeccaJuly 30, 2010 at 10:20 PM

    Fabulous as always my tablescape sister!

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  8. DaphneJuly 31, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    Thanks for your comments! Thirty followers...yipee!

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  9. Mid-Atlantic MarthaAugust 1, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    Love your colors -- great find! My daughter now wants to start collecting fiesta wear -- I think we'll both have fun with that!

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  10. Protector of VintageAugust 22, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    Oh my!! I stumbled across your blog this evening and I'm so glad that I did. Beautiful tablescapes!! I hunt for vintage tablecloths, too, and love your collection.

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