Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Fruit for the Equinox

Fruit-themed cloths are another favorite of mine, but I think of them as summer tablecloths. I was thrilled to find this fruit cloth with pine cones at Brimfield in May. Don't you find that the pinecones lend a nice autumnal air to the primary tones on the fruit?







The placesettings are vintage Harlequin with Oneida Deauville flatware. The napkins and the harvest napkin rings are gifts from my friends Kathy and Saarin respectively. I do love it when my table comes together courtesy of dish friends! Thank you, K&S!

The vintage Libbey glassware puts pinapple in a cornucopia...another great nod to the season.









A few special Harlequin pieces make the hearts of collectors sing!







The Harlequin relish tray is the perfect display for the variety of acorns filling the yard right now. I'll use these for holiday decor and then feed them to the squirrels on a snowy day this winter.

So, do you like this cloth in yellow? In honor of Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch, today's Tabletop Time offers a double tablescape.

My friend Elaine found this cloth in blue while out dishin' in Virginia!

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How cool is that?

Elaine's table features vintage Fiesta dinnerware in chartreuse and red with maroon striped cake plates and a Riviera pitcher in blue. She got an amazing bargain on this pitcher...it was meant to be used with this cloth, don't you think?

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This placesetting also includes contemporary plaid napkins, pine napkin rings and post-86 Fiesta flatware in chocolate.

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Elaine also slipped in a little Harlequin...and I do mean little. The individual creamer and the nut dish are just so cute!

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How about a little candlelight to go with your fruit and pine cones?

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Fiesta egg cups in chartreuse, red and amberstone make a fabulous centerpiece.

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And some Riviera/Tango salt and pepper shakers in case you need a little more seasoning.

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I really love the chocolate pine cones on the blue border!

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Elaine, thank you so much for tablescaping with me to welcome the new season! Now you've got us all wanting to come on over and play with your dishes, quilts and tablecloths!

Oh I do love this Tabletop Time...so many dish friends are in on the act! Elaine also hosts a blog. Do check out Dishing with CaraFaye!

12 comments:

  1. What a fun tablecloth! I love the yellow/gold one, the pine cones are really neat!

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  2. I LOVE the Fiesta ware, and the tablecloth is just gorgeous! Love your dining chairs too!

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  3. Very nice, pretty colors, lovely tablecloth!

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  4. Really love all of it!! AND I want to go to Brimfield someday!

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  5. So pretty and cheerful! I always love your tables.

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  6. I LOVE your tablecloth and napkins!! These are colors I love and I really like the yellow dishes with it and the napkin rings are fabulous!! Thanks for sharing.
    Susan

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  7. Daphne, the tablecloth is gorgeous...love it with all yellow, it is like a splash of sunshine!

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  8. Morning Daphne and Elaine!

    Double the fun and double the beauty! It's a lovely set up which ever colorway!

    Candy

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  9. Wonderful tablesettings!! Just about any HL dishes make my heart sing!! I am particularly fond of the colors and shapes of Fiesta and Harlequin. :o)
    Thank you for sharing~
    Fondly,
    Ann
    @
    The Tattered Tassel

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  10. What a great and unique take on fall....so wonderful and creative. The tablecloth is a great find! Thank you for sharing your charming design.

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  11. Both settings are very pretty. And I do love anything with pinecones! So appropriate for Fall!

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  12. What a beautiful table cloth!!! The whole table looks festive and fun.

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