Meadowcrest Cottage

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Blue and White Easter

My Easter dinner this year had just a small gathering, my husband and I, my middle 24 year old son, and his girlfriend.
I decided to use my blue and white for Easter. When my Mother-in Law passed away, My father-in-Law passed on to my husband and I, a set of 20 beautiful West point Wedgewood plates. Each has a scene from different places at the academy. I love to mix them with other blue and white patterns.

I used my Grandmother's silver flatware. It is called "Spring Charm" I like that the flower pattern matches the flower on the salad plates and the cup handles.

The sterling silver cups are four of many that were won in polo matches at West Point Military Academy by my husband's father and grandfather. Most are dated 1917 to 1934. They were both champion polo players. It is very hard to photograph the engravings on the cups due to the reflection. These cups are treasures.

The place mats are the ones I made a couple weeks ago to match my table runner. I posted that for Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps ON The Porch last week.

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19 comments:

Lynn said...

What a beautiful setting!

Nancy's Daily Dish said...

Absolutely stunning. Blue and white...always classic, always in style, always lovely. You've done a wonderful job of putting this table together! I'm a HUGE transferware fan! Come visit my blog...I'm all about transferware and currently have a $100 giveaway going. Thanks for sharing your beautiful dishes (I have some of the Myott Finlandia in my shop).

Nancy

Amy said...

what beautiful dinnerware! So classic and elegant looking!

Sonia said...

Oh your table is just beautiful! I am a big blue and white fan! Just gorgeous..thanks for sharing!
I am a new follower.

Miss Bloomers

Beth said...

Oh, my are you ever fortunate to have these - not only the story behind the dinnerware, but how beautiful they are! You paired them nicely with the blue and white placemats! Absolutely stunning! Love it!
Beth

Allie and Pattie said...

LOVE blue and white- just a wonderful table
xoxo Pattie

Marigene said...

Stunning table with all your beautiful blue transferware.

Shirley said...

I think blue and white is perfect for any time. Your table setting is beautiful.

Tricia said...

How beautifully you have combined all these wonderful treasures! The blue and white theme is stunning, and the pink flowers and green pears really look pretty with it.

Sarah said...

You simply can't go wrong with a blue and white table, but this one is so special with the set of West Point plates. Actually this table is full of special accents. The flatware and sterling cups are beautiful.

Unknown said...

I love your dining room and this table scape is awesome! I also love my blue and white! It always looks great. :)

~Liz

Nellie's Cozy Place said...

Your tablescape is beautiful.
I love that shade of blue and it all looks so classy.
Blessings, Nellie

Martha said...

You know blue and white is my favorite and your table is absolutely to die for!!! Ihave some of the same blue and white (Johnson Bros Indies). But those Wedgwood plates . . . they are wonderful!

Atticmag said...

For me, your table expresses the true meaning of transferware and blue and white is always perfect. You are fortunate, indeed to have your set and so glad to see it. -- Jane F.

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

This is beautiful and how special to have those goblets.

Katie@LeBeauPaonVictorien said...

Stunning table! Your blue and white transferware dishes are very classic, gorgeous and also have such a special meaning behind them!
I love blue and white transferware and always love to see others collections.
The silver polo cups are beautiful too! You are lucky to have such wonderful family treasures!

Ridgely (a/k/a Grandma J) said...

When all is said and done, the blue and white gets me everytime! Love how you added a spot of bright green. Absolutely lovely table!

Lia at Petite Little Bee said...

Just beautiful!!!! Thanks for sharing, and I am a new follower. Cheers, Lia

Kathleen said...

That looks so pretty!