Hello sweet friends!
Our nephew David came for Summer vacation from the "Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida;" where he studies 'Business Administration' and he's been there for the last two years, he's got two more to go. He is a terrific tennis player, for which he got a 60% scholarship and is a very smart intelligent and handsome young man...we are very proud of him...
I did a luncheon for him and my table is looking like Fall weather, as right now we're in the late 50's and early 60's; although this china has lots of birds and bright colors, the transition to Fall is subtle. I chose a china made at our past company, because David likes it; with lots of oranges, blues, pinks and yellow flowers and finally with burnt orange chargers, etc. I usually set my Thanksgiving large table with this set. Anyway, this would be my first Summer-Fall table for 2013; after I just recently made a totally Summer, 'beachy tablescape,' before this one,hehehe..
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| This set of dishes contains 350 pieces and was designed by me back at our 'past ceramic company.' The inspiration came from the indigenous babies wrapping blankets, which are hand embroidered with flowers and birds. Here is the link if you'd like to see ALL the pieces together. http://fabbysliving.blogspot.com/2013/01/fabby-350-pieces-of-my-pottery.html |
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| These dishes are mine, as Alejandro has his own set. I love the juice pitcher, as young David doesn't drink because he is a tennis player as well. |
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| The dishes are entirely hand decorated in a manner to resemble 'embroidery' as you can see in the flowers. This bowl with handles is for the rice. |
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| The flatware is Reed and Barton, and I bought it in Florida on our vacation last June on sale in Bloomingdale's, Orlando. Here are some of the many serving pieces it has. We also had steak and so I used the steak knives that came with the set of twelve. |
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| The burnt-orange chargers with a Fall reticulated design around it, I bought them on sale after last C'mas for $1.50 each. The doilies were made by mother... so not to scratch the surface of the charger with the friction the dinner plates make, while we eat...it's actually a custom from around here to place a doily between the charger and dinner plate. |
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| The cute birds' design and flowers make this china very versatile for any season too...so for the ones that don' want to let go of Summer! |
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| I designed the handle of the teacup with a blue flower in the branch with leaves. The small bowl at your right is for the hot sauce and notice it has a little red chili-pepper on it. |
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| Deep salad plates, almost like bowls.. in the back. |
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| Our vintage Dutch chairs and French velvet orange upholstery go perfect for the Fall season and with this setting, as it even has brownish-green leaves in the material. |
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| Alejandro posing very proud with his nephew David, who's been here on vacation from 'Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida.' David is studying Business Ad. there and he's got two more years to go. He won a 60% scholarship because he's also a very achieved and skilled tennis player. |
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| The linen tablecloth has pale orange stripes. Thank you lovely friends for your visits and generous comments, as you always make my day! Thank you to the wonderful and gracious hostesses for their great parties. LOVE, FABBY I'm joining: Marty for Inspire Me Tuesday at, http://astrollthrulife Kathleen for Let's Dish at, http://cuisinekathleen Ma. Elena for Tuesdays at Our Home at, http://ourhomeawayfromhome Kathe for You're Gonna Love it at, http://kathewithane Martha for Tea Cups, Poodles and Firsts' for Fall at, http://marthasfavorites Brag About it Tuesday Linky Party at, http://bebetsy Angie for Knick of Time Tuesday at, http://knickoftime Kathryn for Make it Pretty Monday at, http://thededicatedhouse Sandi for Tea Time Tuesday at, http://rosechintzcottage Kathy for A Return to Loveliness at, http://adelightsomelife Bernideen for Tea in the Garden at, http://bernideensteatimeblog Sherry for Home Sweet Home at, http://thecharmofhome Paula and Patty for What's It Wednesday at, http://ivyandelephants Wordless Wednesday at, http://createwithjoy Brenda for Tweak It Tuesday at, http://cozylittlehouse Cottage Style Party at, http://lavendergardencottage Home(work)Wednesday at, http://theevrydayhome Ricky Jill for My Happy List at, http://artandhome What We Accomplished Wednesday at, http://greenwillowpond Riverton Housewives Round up at, http://therealhousewivesofriverton Homemaking Party at, http://hopeineveryseason Wildly Original Linky Party at, http://igottacreate Sherry for Open House Party at http://nominimalisthere Terri for It's a Party at, http://acreativeprincess Share Your Cup Thursday at, http://shareyourcupofmrsolson Kathy for Home and Garden Thursday at, http://adelightsomelife Leslie for Create it Thursday at, http://lambertslately Richela for Grace at Home at, http://impartinggrace Sherry for Home Sweet Home at, http://thecharmofhome Courtney for Feathered Nest Friday at, http://frenchcountrycottage Suzann for Bloglovin' Hop Time at, http://simplyvintageous The Inspiration Gallery at, http://craftberrybush Jenn for Fabulously Creative Party at, http://jenniferrizzo Cindy for Show and Tell Friday at, http://myromantichome Natasha for Serenety Saturday at, http://serenetyyou Dolly for Farmgirl Friday at, http://hibiscushouse Sandi for Tea Time Tuesday at, http://rosechintzcottage Aimee for Share Your Creativity at, http://itsoverflowingandbarnesandnoodles Saturday Show Off at, http://therosegardeninmalevik Ann for Blitzed on Pinterest Link Party at, http://onsuttonplace  I will be participating in Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch. I will be participating in Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style. |
