Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Simply Pottery

While I had some of my Vintage California Pottery pieces out for one of my last posts, decided to set a simple table setting and join in on some parties this week!
It's always  fun, you'll see some great tablescapes and Vignettes, so come along too!

Okay, my "Vintage" Rooster...psst , and do you know what? I have always called my chicken a rooster! Poor thing is so confused since I call it a silly goose too! Shh...don't want our family chicken to hear this!

Yes, he is joining in too.

(I am having to be really nice, he's a bit put out with me right now, don't ask!)
Oh, his antics...




My white dishes and placemats are from Williams Sonoma. The placemats are reversible, the other side is a great yellow pattern. My yellow napkins are from Bed, Bath and Beyond and our very used tableware is from Pottery Barn. Green glasses were my mother's glasses, I just love them!

This Ethan Allen table is the one our kids were raised on, I treasure it, wish it could talk, would have some great stories to tell.

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I decided that I would use one other accent piece of my pottery. I know you know why~

Do you see my favorite old copper pot? I am using it as a centerpiece, filled with ivy!


There was so much glare, decided not to open all the blinds.

 Sun went down and I should have turned the lights out...candle light would have been nice.



Oh, next time, I'll use my other special friend that is not so moody.
Hard to set a table when someone crabby is griping... the- entire- time.
He's so lucky I like him most of the time.

Have a great week!

I'm joining Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday
and
Thursday 
at Susan's at Between Naps on The Porch
and
at Vintage Thingy Thursday

Join in on the fun!

54 comments:

  1. Beautiful table. Love the colors of the placemats and your moody friend is very nice too look at!!

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  2. I just love your table setting, it's gorgeous! So nice to be able to have your grandmothers glasses, thier so pretty! All of your pieces look great together! Hope you have a wonderful week! Blessings~~~ Daphne

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  3. Everything looks great together, very pretty table-enjoy!

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  4. I love, love, love your Calif. pieces. They are fabulous. I am so happy the rooster got to play this time. I know he is a little upset, but he is just so cute and so special. The placemats are wonderful. I love that they reverse and the yellow napkins just go perfectly with your yellow pieces. Great table. Thanks so much for linking to TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  5. I love table top tuesdays..they always give me inspiration.;) and I love the antique rooster.;)

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  6. Nancy, such a pretty set table in a pretty setting. There is that killer view I love. I would just sit there and look out for hours.

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  7. Lovely pieces.... I have some old California Pottery plant hangers!! I love them as they are so retro!
    Love,
    Marilyn

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  8. Your table looks beautiful! What a gorgeous view you have from that window!

    Smiles,
    Carol

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  9. I love your table Nancy, especially your moody friend:) The green heirloom glasses are gorgeous and I adore the placemats!

    The view is breathtaking out that open window... sigh! AHHHHH!

    Have a blessed day dear Nancy! HUGS!

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  10. You did a great job coordinating everything. It all goes together perfect. Especially the Rooster.

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  11. It all looks gorgeous! I have said for a few years that when I die I want my ashes sprinkled all over a William Sonoma store! lol!

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  12. I love it - William and Sonoma is wonderful too. sandie

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  13. You set a beautiful table. I love yellow and white together. Thanks so much for stopping by. I love making new blogging friends!

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  14. Nancy-Beautiful table setting. I love the old California pottery and am glad you-know-who got included this time- Diana

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  15. Hi Nancy,
    Your table setting is so lovely and inviting.
    I like the idea of doing a centerpiece with your copper pot. The yellows and greens looks wonderful with the white dishes and green glasses.


    Glad chickee made it into the photos.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  16. Hi Nancy, What a lovely table-makes me want to sit a spell and enjoy it. Love the bright cheery colors...simply delightful.
    Noreen

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  17. "Hi Nancy"... I LOVE this AND "What a VIEW you have"!!!WOW!!! I love the colors and of course tell "Chickie he's adorable"!!! The placemats and the chicken are giving you a "Frenchie Feel", LOVE that! Your Moms grasses are wonderful, AND all those memories with your table set too... I have a similar table and we would always slide it in and out from the wall when we would eat supper, WELL, one day the legs gave out(I know I JUST HAD TO tighten them AND DIDN'T)... ALL MY DISHES ended up on the floor and "BROKE" into thousands of pieces, Yes the food was there too... POSITIVE ending, "We ate out", hehe... I had to share that because my table looks like yours, Hugs, Donna

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  18. That is a very inviting table! Love the rooster!

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  19. Hi Nancy! What a warm and inviting tablsscape! Your pottery pieces look so lovely! Love teh veggie casserole dish! (And rooster, too...not to be left out!) I hope you are having a wonderful week!...hugs...Debbie

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  20. What a great looking tablescape. I really like your pottery, linens and pretty glassware. With a view like that, I'd want the blinds open too.

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  21. I love this table setting because yellow always makes me happy. That rooster is just perfect setting there in his commanding position! hugs♥olive

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  22. Your table is beautiful Nancy! I love it! All of your pottery is gorgeous! The view out your window isn't bad either;)!

    Enjoy!
    Cathy

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  23. Beautiful table setting!! I especially love the night pictures. The white dishes are so versatile ~ right!! I bought a setting of 24 last Christmas to be my basics for any future holidays ~ at least that what I told my husband and he believed me ;-)

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  24. What a beautiful table setting! Love all the colors and the little details you've added. Great job!

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  25. So pretty Nancy, love the pops of yellow!
    Have a wonderful day!
    XO

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  26. Beautiful table. Isn't just like a rooster to crow about everything.. I love your glasses too. They go so well with the placemats.

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  27. Now, that's a great tabletop! Love the rooster, it makes me feel at home, as my daughter-in-law collects chickens and roosters.

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  28. Hi Nancy! What a beautiful tablescape! I love everything about it. And I'm glad you took at least one photo with the blinds open....but a gorgeous view!!

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  29. What a pretty table, looks so bright and cheery with the yellow. :) Thanks for stopping by

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  30. Hi Nancy,
    ... Love love your pieces! The yellow+ green combo is so cheerful and fresh and summer-y.
    And thank you for your nice comment!! I will have sunflowers on canvas in the future, some big changes are on the horizon (will reveal very soon ;)) so I am not able to tell you when- but surely I will! I'm going to open an etsy shop entirely devoted to my art.
    Have a terrific rest of the Summer!
    Monica.

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  31. Oh my, that hen... I wonder if there's a twin to her out there somewhere?
    Brenda

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  32. Mr Rooster looks right at home in the middle of your lovely table.

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  33. Are you sure that isn't a hen??? (I hope I didn't insult him/her). I love the green glasses.

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  34. Hi! Thanks for visiting me! I love your rooster...the placemats are a perfect compliment to him! I think your entire table is so crisp and fresh. I love the flatware. Very nice!

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  35. Very pretty placemats and napkins. I like the china too. You do have a lovely DR and DR table. A great place to tablescape, Nancy!
    Blessings, Beth

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  36. Very pretty, Nancy! I love your hen tureen, the color is so pretty. I love the color of the whole table....Christine

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  37. Nancy, your table is very pretty...love the placemats, but the setting hen stole my heart!

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  38. I love the hen! Such a pretty table, Nancy!

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  39. Lovely table with your California Pottery. Love the yellow and that hen on the nest is fabulous. Does she want to come live with my roosters? LOL ~ Sarah

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  40. Love your California Pottery hen! Such a pretty table.

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  41. A beautifull combation of color...you set a very pretty table.. love the rooster.. I have many chickens in my kitchen..
    Thanks for stopping by and leaving a coment on my morning glory.

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  42. Very, very nice Nancy! I really like your pretty placemats & also your centerpieces. How wonderful that you still have your Mom's glassware. That's usually the first thing to break around here. ~insert rolled eyes~

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  43. Delightful Hen! Just looking at it makes me smile! :)

    Happy VTT!

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  44. Love your setting! I really like your placemats, centerpiece and green glasses as well. Such an inviting setting!

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  45. Great table, Nancy! I love your nesting hen!! I have a few pieces of California Pottery and just love them :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  46. Oh so very warm and inviting looking!!! I love the paisley print placemats. Just simply a down home yet elegant looking tablescape!!

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  47. I really like the maize yellow and the mossy green against the stark white of the Williams Sonoma plates. Great look. Speaking of looks...your view out that window is magical. Thank you for sharing your charming design. Cherry Kay

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  48. Love your beautiful table Miss NancyGirl! I've always LOVED yellow (not just pink) and when I was in college did my entire dorm room in that amazing color.

    BEEEEEAUTIFUL!

    xoRebecca

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  49. Hi Nancy-I'm finally getting to comment to all you great people who helped me through my first weeks of blogging. Love your blog and I'm now following.
    love your covered hen!
    gail

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  50. Funny~! I love your table setting...and the view from your window!

    Happy VTT! Be sure to visit my blog for a great giveaway!

    Sarah
    ***Visit my blog for a GIVEAWAY and new linking party!***
    http://bloggingwhilewaiting.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-wednesday-party-link-up-giveway-too.html

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  51. love your table setting. green is my favorite color. i use green glases. the placemets would go in my kitchen, yellow kitchen . i alsi have roosters or are they chickens. have a good day. rose

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  52. What a nice soft shade of butter yellow. Love the nesting hen tureen. This is all so pretty and welcoming.

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Nancy