Thursday, March 19, 2009

Hurry Spring!




What I love about blue and white is that it looks just as pretty with yellow in the spring/summer as it does with red accents in the fall/winter. A couple months back I posted my tablescape with red accents. You can see it here. Which do you prefer?





















This tablesetting is also done with the Spode Blue Room Collection Plates, like the one I did in red, but I'm using different plates.


This is called "Castle" and introduced in 1806..





"Byron Groups" is the name of this design, introduced in 1835.






This plate is called, "Caramanian", introduced in 1809.


Close up of Caramanian.











This design was introduced in 1844 and is called, "Continental Views".







This little guy is waiting patiently for Spring............




























You know I "heart" my roosters........







See this little gravy boat? I bought it from Leeza Gibbon's father. He owns an antique store in S.C.








Thanks so much, Susan for being the hostess to Tablescape Thursday !

45 comments:

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

Hi Rose! This is beautiful!! I love your blue and white plates, of course! And your photos are wonderful! Hope you have a great weekend...Debbie

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Oh I love the blue and white and yellow, the red is also pretty, but the yellow just look so like spring. All of the dishes are just gorgeous and so beautifully put together. Thanks so much for sharing. Hugs, Marty

Victorian Garden Gourmet said...

Your table is goregeous in either red or blue. But the blue and yellow just sings! Such a lovely table. I have been a fan of blue and white since I was a child. I always said I'd have a blue and white kitchen, and 21 years later I still do. Have a fabulous thursday!
Kate

Sue said...

Hi Rose....I was unable to see the other tablescape in red....Red is always my favorite color but I do love the blue and yellow...so even without seeing the other table I'll call it a draw....Do you ever watch The Family Guy?? We were watching the ladies on NY Tuesday night and every time Betheney came on the screen the husband would say "Giggedy Giggedy"....she really does have an awfully square face just like Peter's next door neighbor....and did you love how someone introduced Simon as the "Owner" of a hotel when he actually is just the manager....He never corrected them...What a nut job.

Susan @ The Good Life! said...

Love the blue and white. Transfer ware is one collection that I haven't started yet, but I will start collecting now!!!

Katy said...

Absolutely beautiful! Lovely color scheme, I adore the crystal pitcher, so pretty! THanks for sharing! ~Katy

Lady Katherine said...

I love the blue and white! Yes the yellow is lovely with it! I love all the plates! I searching for some yellow plates! I have so many blue. lol The gravey boat is wonderful! Love the vases!
Roosters are my heart too! You get the idea I love it all.

Bo said...

Good morning Rose...There is something so beautiful about blue, white & yellow used together...and then when it is gorgeous blue & white patterned china it is extra pretty! Also, I love the way you photograph your pictures...they look so professional. ;-) Bo

Kathy said...

Oh my what a stunning post, be still my heart. I could not compare the yellow with the red as the link didnt work for me, but if the red looks as beautiful as the yellow then I know I will love it, your little Herend frog is adorable and your collection here is again I am gonna go with stunning lol, Happy Thursday. I will come back and try the link again, hopefully by then my heart will have stopped beating so fast :-). Kathy.

Anonymous said...

Hello Ms Rose.How are you today?I think we are about to actualy make it into Spring.Yipeee.And these colors are definitely Spring colors.I love-both.But...I think I like the yellow the best...Ann

Stacey said...

Your blue and white with yellow accents is perfect for spring! I couldn't see the red accents pic but I bet it was just right at that time of year. I've noticed that the feeling and the look I want changes with the seasons.

Scooterblu's Whimsy~Rhonda said...

Oh, the yellow paired with the blue and white just takes my breath away! Beautiful! :) ~hugs, Rhonda

Unknown said...

STUNNING!!! AMAZING!!! STUPENDOUS!!! and my names not even Charlotte! Loved every beautiful detail of this table.

The Raggedy Girl said...

Not only is you table really beautiful but your photography is really top drawer. I enjoyed stopping by.

Have a Thankful Thursday
from the Raggedy Roberta Anne

Chandy said...

Wow, you have such beautiful blue and white pieces! Be still my beating heart! I love it!

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

GM Rose..this is all just beautiful girl..I just Heart your home...and I love the yellow with the blue and white..may you have a great day...hugs and smiles Gloria

Four Paws and Co said...

Rose, you have the most beautiful dining room!!! Red & yellow are my favorite colors & the blue makes everything pop. Ahhhh, it's just gorgeous! ♥ Diane

Justine said...

I loved it when you used the red with the blue and white, but right now that yellow is so fresh and really speaking to me! And OMG, i want that frog!!!!!!!!! He's gorgeous!

Justine :o )

The Stylish House said...

Hi Rose,
This is my first time participating in Tablescape Thursday. You truly have a special knack for putting it all together, love everything.

Chari at Happy To Design said...

Hello Rose...

Girl, it's always such a pleasure to have you stop by for a visit! Thanks for all of your sweet comments!

Well my friend...I love the red with your blue & white dishes but I definitely agree that the yellow is so bright, light, and cheery...all the things that Spring is about! I love it!!! I just adore looking at all of the different patterns of dishes...wished you could hear all of my ooooohhhs and aaaaahhhs! Hehe!

Have a terrific Thursday, Sweetie!
Love ya,
Chari

Charlene said...

I am of NO HELP to you at all for this post because I like them both. A true Gemini I am. Change... I love Change! So for the holidays I like the red. For spring the yellow. :) I love the gravy boat. My grandmother had that pattern & when I see it she pops into my mind. Thanks for the memory & the beautiful post.

Jewel Sauls said...

So beautiful! I can't choose between the red and the yellow accents. I like both! I love your blue room plates. :D Jewel

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Rose, blue and yellow is a favorite color combo of mine, so I'm realllllly lovin' this look! I can't wait for spring! laurie

Tootsie said...

I like them both...but spring is such a new season...hmmm....okay can't decide! they are both wonderful!

bj said...

Oh, Rose...this is all just stunning. Every single thing is just perfect. Everything you touch seems to be.....perfect! You have such style and class and....
I WANT SOME OF IT !!! ;O)
Thanks for a delightful post...
xo bj

Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...

Hi Rose...I love both! Of course, blue & white is always a favorite though, for me! Great post as always! :-) Susan

Miss Laura Lu/RMS4291960 said...

Oh Wow Rose! I'm partial to the blue and yellow myself! I love forsythia! Your table is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing! God Bless! Lauralu :)

Decor To Adore said...

What a cute tablescape! I love the blue.

Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer said...

what is it about the GA girls..we all love blue and white!!

pack it all up...head south on I-75....get off about exit 178...and I will take it off your hands!

Cass @ That Old House said...

Because I am hungry for spring, I go for the yellow -- the latest blue and white tablesettings from this Thursday.

Your Spode collection is to die for... Just gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. Can you tell I like it?

And the little Herend frog... he's a sweetie.

Cass

tam said...

OOOH I love your blue transfere ware! Just stunning! Hope you have a wonderful weekend~Smiles~Tam!

Faye said...

THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL!I LOVE THE BLUE AND WHITE PLATES.WHAT A TREASURE.HOPE YOU HAVE A VERY BLESSED WEEKEND!

Jill said...

Great tablescape. I love your froggy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mary said...

OMG, LOVE your centerpiece! And the blue & white is so classic. I have many of the same plates in red & white. I have always loved all the different patterns... Thanks for sharing your beautiful table. :)

nikkicrumpet said...

For me...I've always been a sucker for blue and yellow and white. Those colors just make me happy. I did one of my guest rooms blue and yellow and I go in there sometimes just to sit and smile. So I found this tablescape absolutley PERFECT!

~♥~ Monica S said...

your plates are truly beautiful!!

MOnica

Kim @ Starshine Chic said...

I heart your roosters too! In fact, I heart everything on your table. But then I love blue & white. Looks fabulous with the yellow accents.

Alisa Lucas-Brown said...

Oh! This is simply gorgeous! This is my FAVORITE table this week! GORGEOUS! Your dishes and vases are beautiful and I LOVE, love, love the yellow flowers. Nothing could be more spring like. Gorgeous. That's all I can say. Love it!!!! See ya soon.
Alisa

Tardevil said...

Love your collection of blue & white plates. I like yellow & red - like you said, depends on the season. I think Leeza Gibbons dad closed that antique store (before I EVER GOT TO GO!*&^%$) We passed it when we were looking houses, and by the time I went to look I was told it had closed. BOO HOO! I heard that was a great place to go.

Lady Katherine said...

Thank You for joining me by having a Tea Party!It means so much for you to join me on my Birthday. I will be having My Tea Party April 5 afternoon. I will come pick up your post on April 5. Just post it anytime and I will come by. I can't wait to see it. I went looking at each plate, to see if one of mine is the same, no mine is sail boats and mountians. Can't wait to see your Tea Party. I will be looking forward to having you join me on April 5th.

Helen said...

I must say ... Mr. Froggie is my favorite of all your photos! Have a wonderful week, Rose.

Domestic Designer said...

Love the blue, white, and yellow! Looks so springy! Your pictures are great! Have a great day!

Midlife, menopause, mistakes and random stuff... said...

What beautiful things you have!!
I have been really sick Santamaker and am so behind on my comments but I never miss your lovely post :)
Take good care and........

Steady On
Reggie Girl

Carol Ann said...

Your pictures could grace any decor magazine. I get so many ideas from your "posh" vignettes.


Carol Ann

Carol Ann said...

Your pictures could grace any decor magazine. I get so many ideas from your "posh" vignettes.


Carol Ann