One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish

Dr Seuss' Poem kept rattling 

around in my head as I set this table.

A fellow Quimper collector 

was joining us for lunch this week.

It seemed appropriate to 

use some of our Quimper dishes.

I chose these fish plates that were made 

by HenRiot Quimper in mid 20th century.

With their bright floral motif 

and the blue sponged details, 

they were a perfect choice for a July luncheon.

Each plate is finely detailed.

~ Faces ~ Fins ~

~ Fish Tails ~

I used napkins with a French provencal 

pattern in blue to soften the stack of ceramics.

The same napkins in 

red were used atop the stack.

Silver napkin rings of fancy fish 

swam their way around each serviette.

Vintage Mother of Pearl flatware 

seemed to be the perfect compliment.

This beautiful red Italian

 compote was a recent thrifty find.

With its gently scalloped edges and filled with a 

feathery fern, it fit right into the theme of this table.

As did my recent silver find 

from the City Wide Garage Sale.

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The red dinner plates were also thrifty finds.  Two round and two square, so this table setting is a mix of both.  It's just the two of us most meals, so I don't shy away from picking up pairs of plates when I find pieces I can mix with other pieces.  This tablescape is definitely an example of a "collected tabletop". 

Something Fishy

PATRIOTIC CHALLENGE

Let's Dish 
With Cuisine Kathleen

Something fishy here!  

This table isn't exactly patriotic.

But it definitely celebrates  

Red ~ White ~ Blue

Swim on up and 

hook yourself a fish.

A Vietri fish 

in their Fish-Fish Pattern.

The collection was inspired by the 

work of ceramist, Giovanni De Simone.

These new designs are an update from 

the original collection that was introduced in 1990.

The fish plates look as if they are swimming when 

stacked atop the vibrant Vietri Marina Blu dinner plates.  

The rattan chargers, with their beaded edges,

 remind me of a sandy beach.  

Both echo the bright colors of this happy pottery.

The cabana stripes and the chevron 

design are a perfect fit for the beach theme.

As is the 

sea blue glassware.

Just for fun, 

more fish swim across the table.

With the occasional 

piece of branch coral.

These colorful hand painted dishes 

come in several sizes and shapes.  

Though I took these photos at a local shop, 

the hand painted pieces of Fish-Fish are available 

here at www.Vietri.com

A special thank you to my friend Grant 

for allowing me to share his beautiful tablescape

created to display Fish-Fish by Vietri.

Memorial Day

A time to honor all those who have given selflessly to their country.  From the Civil War soldiers to those fighting today on foreign soils, we remember the men and women who have died while serving in the US Armed Forces.  In addition, this year we remember all in Texas and Oklahoma who have recently suffered great loss with the recent tornadoes.  

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Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style

What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants

Let's Dish @ Cuisine Kathleen 

Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch

Share Your Cup Thursday @ Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsen

Home and Garden Thursday @ Delightsome Life

Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here

Be Inspired @ Common Ground

Open House Friday @ Bernideen's Tea Time

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage

Anything Blue Friday @ The Dedicated House

Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home

Show and Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home

Festive Friday Fiesta @ The Home Girl

Say G'Day @ Natasha in Oz

Seasonal Sundays @ The Tablescaper

Amaze Me Monday @ Dwellings

Blue Monday @ Smiling Sally

Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage

Pretty Things @ TwelveOeight

Tuesday Treasure @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

You're Gonna Love It Tuesday @ Kathe With An E

The Scoop @ Cedar Hill Ranch

Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life

Centerpiece Wednesday @ Style Sisters

Let's Dish ~ Bay House Blues

A recent trip to Galveston 

to spend a few days at a lovely home on the bay

was the inspiration for this post.

Want to peek into the kitchen cabinets?

They are full of colorful glass dishes 

that reflect the cool colors of the ocean.

Not only are these dishes full of color,

they also bring wonderful texture to a table.

Glassware in clear blue 

shimmers like the deep blue waters.

Clear wine stems march alongside 


blue margarita glasses on the windowsill

as they reflect light and a view of the water in the distance.

While these colorful tumblers 

make me think of a beach umbrella.

Tumblers with a shell motif offer a bit of


contrast to the seafoam greens and blues.

More umbrella stripes for the butter dish.

To accent the vibrant colors of the sea.

Ceramic mugs of seafoam blue 


and wavy sides are a perfect fit. 

Colorful Fish 

Clear glass snack plates 

take on the color of these paper napkins.

More accents of various textures


 can be found on the table.

Woven placemats the color of sand, 

hold chargers in a deep teal, that in 

turn hold the various colorful glass dinner plates.

Paper napkins are easy 

and convenient for a seaside abode.

While seashell napkin rings

Are like jewels on the linen napkins

at more formal dining occasions.

Acrylic flatware is easy, 

yet offers the elegant look of sea glass.

A large tray filled with beach themed treasures

is the perfect centerpiece for any Bay House meal.

Seaside Dining @ The Bay House

Just a little inspiration for your own table

Let's Dish with Cuisine Kathleen

~ Beach Theme Challenge ~

June 20th

See you there!

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Let's Dish @ Cuisine Kathleen
Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here
Home and Garden Thursday @ Delightsome Life

Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home
Say G'Day @ Natasha in Oz
Seasonal Sunday @ The Tablescaper

Blue Monday @ Smiling Sally
Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage
Cowgirl Up @ Cedar Hill Ranch
Bunny Hop @ Bunny Jeans
Hot Fun in the Summertime @ Bliss Ranch