Vintage China Tablescape

I'm not sure if it's true, but my understanding is, that something cannot be called "antique" unless it is at least 100 years old.  The china used in this table was handed down from my Great-Grandmother, to my Grandmother, to my mother and finally, to me.  I'm not sure when or how my Great-Grandmother got this set but a little math tells me it has to be around 60 to 90 years old. So while not quite "antique" by the formal definition, it is old, and therefore, vintage.

The marking on the back says Epiag Czechoslovakis.

It is rimmed in gold with a black pattern all around.

I started with a white tablecloth and used shiny gold scrapbook paper for the charger.

This set has not only the place settings for 8 but some serving pieces have also survived over the many years.  

My Godinger crystal brings out the true elegance of the china.

As do the crystal candlesticks, a gift many years ago, from my oldest son.

A white napkin, topped with a faux iris bloom, is nestled in the soup bowl atop the dinner plate. 

The flatware, though not real silver, help to bring out a formal sense to the tablescape.

The centerpiece was kept simple, just 3 clear square vases from IKEA, with bright purple faux hibiscus flowers.

A table set to honor those special women that lovingly used these very same dishes in the past, and to showcase them for some special woman that may possess this piece of family history, in the future. Maybe by then, they will truly be known as, antique.

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I always share my tables with

Kathleen at Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen

Susan at Between Naps On The Porch Tablescape Thursday

Christine at Rustic & Refined

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Marty at A Stroll Thru Life Table Top Tuesday

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Wedding Brunch Tablescape

Have I mentioned my oldest son is getting

married soon??

Only like 20 zillion times right? LOL!

I know that when we get there it will be very hectic

so, I set a table with some of my 

most precious pieces, pieces that may belong to my son and

his beautiful wife someday.

A table for us, in my imagination, to sit at and

enjoy each others company

before the festivities begin.

 Many of the dishes were inherited or gifts.

Most special to me are

the Epiag dinner plates

I inherited from my mother when she passed.

They were passed down to her from her grandmother.

My great-grandmother, my son's great-great grandmother!

They are topped with my favorite collectible,

a Candlewick salad plate.

The gold plated flatware was a Christmas gift

from my parents when I was a young girl.

Remember when we older gals had hope chests?

This was for me to put into my hope chest.

 I know my future daughter will be using

the color purple so I used a pale lavender charger

and purple napkins.

I folded the napkins to look like roses in bloom

and placed them in crystal goblets.

A lovely gift from Mr. B.

The centerpiece is a large champagne glass

filled with purple potpourri and white roses.

The bridal bouquet will be white roses.

The two tall candlesticks were a gift,many years ago,

  from my son. 

I just love them and use them often.

 The smaller candle holders are actually 

glass light shades, found thrifting, placed on a

Candlewick dessert plate.

A bridal white tablecloth and

a burlap runner keep it simple,

yet elegant.

A table set to honor my beloved son and our shared past

as he begins his exciting future

with his beautiful bride.

The day will bring to light the fact that my son is grown up. 

I know he’s been grown up for a while, but 

 it’s a completely different feeling when one of your children is married.

Now before I tear up again, join me as we toast the bride and groom!

I always share my tables with 

Kathleen at Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen 

Susan at Between Naps On The Porch Tablescape Thursday

and 

Marty at A Stroll Thru Life Table Top Tuesday

Click here to see where else I may be partying this week.
AND
Don't forget to come by on Tuesday's

for my link party.