My sister retired, and moved to La Quinta, California, resolved to start this phase of her life with the freshest of outlooks, including all NEW dishes! I can't imagine such a thing, so of course I took her 1974 Noritake Daisy china (officially called Donegal), Can't you picture her digging these groovy dishes with daisies encircling each piece, much as she loved her equally groovy high school boyfriend, and now husband of 36 years. Our beloved Grannie Annie called my sister, "Daisy Maisy" so when she used daisies in her wedding, and choose this china, it also paid homage to our past. And what's not to love about another ridiculous set of china?
So here is my ode to sisterhood, daisies, and "Summer Loving" (effort to include vintage songs....)
The white daisies, gray shadows, and platinum trim encircle each piece, so sweet, so seventies. Thinking John Denver, "Sunshine on my Shoulder."
Vintage damask napkins, stiffly starched with a butterfly napkin ring, and my wedding Reed & Barton Renaissance silver. Is it "Just My Imagination" or does that butterfly look like it belongs in this garden? I know, ridiculous, but groovy.
Vintage champagne bucket with daisies, tall white candles for additional height and sparkle. Knowing that I was going to do this table soon, I purchased faux
daisies at Jo-Ann's, then added real greenery from the yard. Daisies
are so hard to keep fresh. Very not cool to have anything fake in the
seventies, but as Bob Dylan said, "The Times They Are A-Changin'"
Love these champagne flutes from Amazon. They look vintage, but they are not. See link to purchase
Crystal Cut Luster, 4 flutes for $25.
Love that Sue had the vegetable dish, and chop plate.
So, now dear Donegal #2179 "I Gotcha" and we will always be "Evergreen."
I'm joining Susan at her wonderful porch party,
Tablescape Thursday. Join me there!
Leave me a comment, and have a Daisy Mazy sunny week!
~CJ
Hey, CJ! I'm back from my blog vacation just in the nick of time to see this super cool table! First, your silk daisies look amazingly real! I never would have known the difference had you not said something!!! That's always the hallmark of a good faux flower! I think mixing them with real greenery adds to the realistic look, too. The florals look fabulous in that great silver bucket!!! Great song references, and I recognized each and every one of them!!! We're not getting older, though...we're just getting better! :-) I love that you added the candles for a little more height. They really help to round out the look. I actually like the daisy pattern on the china. It's very sweet and has an innocence about it. You made it look right at home! I hope you have had a good week. Take care!
ReplyDeleteI love the casual look of daisies in the silver champagne bucket! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis gorgeous! I think Noritake is the best.
ReplyDeleteOh, CJ, I love the daisy theme!! I, too, had daisies for for wedding. What a lovely gift from your sweet sister. I love the centerpiece, too.
ReplyDeleteDanced to many of those tunes in my knee high boots and suede vest with long fringe...oh my, did I just admit that? A timeless and beautiful table...not to mention a great sense of humor. Thanks for inviting us for a peak. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteThis pattern by Noritake is beautiful and will be very versatile. Your tablescape is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery cute post. Never saw that pattern, but it's pretty.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your silverware and love those butterfly napkin rings.
(Love the fake daises too, hehehehehe)
Thanks for stopping by to see me.
D
Everything is Beautiful, and I still do love daisies. Thank you sweet sister, or Rosey Posey, as Grannie Annie would call you... or was that Cracklin' Rosie? Well, I do know that Love Grows Where My Rose-mary Grows and I Never Promised You a Rose Garden. Oh I'd better stop. Thanks for reminding me of the groovy 70's! Love you, Sis
ReplyDeleteLucky you, to get those great dishes! One of my best friends chose that pattern when she married in the mid-70s, and it was SO HER. I know you had fun putting together a table with your new acquisition! Thank you for your kind comments on my table last week. I'm late visiting you back -- been out of town.
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