“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver”
Proverbs 25:11
Remember my friend, Patti? I have introduced her to you on many occasions as I have shared her lovely home and several tablescapes! We have enjoyed a forty-one year friendship and along with that, many wonderful memories! It is so much fun to go to Patti’s and “play” with all of her “stuff”! I consider her the “queen of china, silver, and crystal!” I would love to know how many complete sets of each that she owns! Maybe she will count and I can report that one day. I hope you enjoy this autumn inspired setting using an unexpected pop of color and china designed especially for a Duke!!
Patti and I set a simple tablescape with autumn in mind! Every Thanksgiving, Patti and Mike have over fifty family members for a sit down dinner which includes several tables all set with china, sterling silver, and crystal! (Makes me tired just thinking of that!)
This extraordinary china pattern by Mottahedeh, featuring twenty colors and 22K gold, incorporates colorful fruit and imaginary insects within a rim of green enamel and gold flecking! The dinner service was originally made for William Henry, Duke of Gloucester, circa 1770.
We layered two placemats, a white linen topped with a quilted gold one!
The butter pat plates with no marking, were designed for holding individual servings of butter! These were used during the height of the Victorian era when ornate elegance dictated that every place setting at the dining table consist of several dishes for different foods. Collectors love butter pats, but they are often mistaken for pieces from children’s set.
The cobalt wine stemware was gifted to Patti from a friend! The cobalt color blends perfectly with the painted millwork!
The centerpiece consists of Gala apples and a pineapple, which is a symbol of hospitality, in a simple white porcelain bowl!
We used cobalt napkins with brass napkin rings! I love the bold color and the fact that Patti never shies away from following her heart and not the latest trends!
Patti is a fabulous cook, so who wouldn’t enjoy dining in this sunny spot?
The picture on the left was taken in 1981 (we were so young!) when I gave Patti a going-away party, as she was re-locating to North Carolina. The photo on the right was taken in January of this year at her beautiful home! Hairstyles have changed a little over the years!
The Details:
China – Mottahedeh “Duke of Gloucester” pattern
Sterling flatware – Lunt “Belle Meade” pattern
Stemware – Home Goods
Bowl with fruit – Tuesday Morning
Butter pat plates – vintage from an antique shop
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What gorgeous, china! I love cobalt blue, and it looks fabulous on your friend’s table! Call me emotional, menopausal, or whatever, but the pictures of you two then and now made me cry. Such sweet memories between friends. What a blessing, for sure! I always enjoy your posts with a personal touch. 🙂
Kim, your sweet comments brought tears to my eyes. I do cherish our friendship, life is short and to have 41 years of memories is something to be thankful for! Blessings to you my friend!
Dear Pam,
What a sweet blog today. Not only were the place settings beautiful, but I loved the reminiscent story about you and your friend and the pictures. It’s wonderful to have great long-lasting friendships.
Thank you again for sharing from your heart. It certainly touched mine.
Paula Bradshaw
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Paula, your sweet comments bless my heart! Long-lasting friendships are precious in our disposable culture. Thank you for your words of encouragement! Blessings!
Friendships are truly great blessings to cherish! Loved the past and present picture.
Such a beautiful china pattern! Very beautiful colors and is especially elegant. The cobalt glassware draws your eye and the quilted yellow placements are a great backdrop. I like the fresh fruit centerpiece that is classic and brings together all the elements of a perfectly beautiful tablescape.
Bonnie, friendships are blessings and they have to be nurtured! As always, your comments are gracious and most encouraging! Thanks so much!
Positively exquisite! Thank you for sharing this table. I love all the components. Isn’t it wonderful to have such a close friend for so many years? What memories you must have!
Rosie @ The Magic Hutch
Rosie, thanks so much and friendships are treasures! Happy Thursday!
Those plates are gorgeous! Love the cobalt blue. Great table…
Thanks so much, Bev! Have a lovely weekend!
Wow, the dishes are gorgeous! Sounds like Patti is an amazing woman. Love the two photos of the two of you. I have a friend that I met in 6th grade. Love those lifelong friendships! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Lifelong friendships are a treasure! Thanks Jann!
How much fun to go “play” at your friend’s house Pam! The china is gorgeous, and the brilliant blue really makes the whole table pop and wow~ what a special friendship you have~
Jenna
Jenna, thank you! I love visiting with Patti! Have a lovely weekend!
This table is beautiful! Love your colors. Plates are stunning. Centerpiece stunning. How wonderful.
Thanks for your sweet comments, Valerie! Have a beautiful weekend!
How wonderful you got together with a dear friend. The table setting is gorgeous, the china is to die for, so full of color and a happy pattern. Love the centerpiece. I’m pinning it too.
Enjoy your weekend.
FABBY
Fabby, I so appreciate your kind words and for pinning! Wishing you a beauty-filled week!
The table looks absolutely beautiful…and the friendship is even better!!
Martina, thanks and the friendship is the best of all!
I loved reading your post today. Of course, the table setting is absolutely gorgeous – I just love the blue, but I also learned about those little individual butter serving plates. Most importantly, it was so special to read about your friendship, and to see that side by side photo. Thanks for sharing!
Jenny, thank you so much for your sweet words! The friendship is a treasure! Have a lovely week!
What a very special friendship you have…
Stunning colors on that beautiful table. ♥ the cobalt woodwork, too.
Marigene, thanks for commenting! The friendship is a blessing! Wishing you a beauty-filled week!
Such pretty dishes and the pictures of you both, now and then, priceless!
Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy
Thanks Cindy! Wishing you a joy-filled week!
Such gorgeous blue stemware!
Thanks Gina! Blessings!
That’s wonderful to see your friend of so many years! I love the cobalt blue, it is such an absolutely vibrant and happy color.
Thanks Jan! Love having life-long friends!
Wow!!! The china setting is gorgeous. Precious that you have had a friendship so long, and the two pictures are just great! Visiting from Roses of Inspiration blog hop.
Anne, thank you for your sweet visit and gracious comments! You are always welcome to drop in! Blessings!
Oh Pam, what precious pictures of you and your sweet friend 🙂 Your tablescape is gorgeous with the fruit and blues – one of my favorites.
Hugs to you!
Stephanie, life-long friendships are,the best! Blessings!
That china is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the features at the Anything Blue Friday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to this week’s party. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/10/anything-blue-friday-week-100.html Hope to see you again at the little, blue soiree. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Kathryn, thanks so much for the feature, my friend! Always love sharing at Anything Blue Friday Party! Wishing you a lovely weekend’