Friday, February 8, 2013

PINK CASTLES AND PRETTY PINK TULIPS











Pink Castles and Valentines


I have a small collection of Pink Castles by Johnson Brothers I have been collecting the past several years. It is one of my favorites patterns and colors and it is expensive even on sale. So, I just wait until I find it at discount stores and hope to eventually have place settings for eight. A few weeks ago I found six round platters I will use as plates. Mixing and matching with solid red and white were options for a tablescape. Last year I set a romantic tablescape in the study. This year I set the table in the dining room for my early Valentines family lunch. I used the pretty pink tulips I bought earlier this week so I could make photographs early. 

Using crystal biscuit jars for the tulips, I filled a punchbowl with a Maidenhair fern for the centerpiece. 







Vietri Rosso Vecchio Red






I decided to use my white ironstone















A Valentine card for each setting, lots of sparkle!





Candlelight







Quimper displayed on buffet














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42 comments:

  1. DearHelenHartmanFebruary 8, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Lovely! Happy Pink Saturday (early)

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  2. Jillian's Bella Rosa AntiquesFebruary 8, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    Gorgeous! Love it. The Quimper is also impressive. I did a table today too but with a four year old, one only has a little bit of time! (You'll see!)

    Happy Pink Saturday!

    Jillian

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  3. LVFebruary 8, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    You have a truly lovely home filled with so much beauty.

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  4. Michele M./ Finch RestFebruary 8, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Oh my goodness how gorgeous - WOW!!!!

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  5. Tami @ Creative girl VintageFebruary 8, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Oh my goodness!! Gorgeous. Love your blog and your beautiful home.
    Happy Pink Saturday and Valentine's Day! xo Tami

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  6. Alycia NicholsFebruary 8, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    Hi, Emily! I was thrown off by the new header (new to me, anyway!) at first. I keep forgetting that it's possible to change headers!!! I saw the Quimper plates you used to have in your header in your post. Your table is beautiful, and I love the Pink Castles design. Isn't it crazy how much those pieces cost??!?!! Had we only known oh-so-many years ago!!! I have probably told you this before, but it bears repeating: I LOVE your hardwood floors!!!!!!!! They are truly a sight to behold!!! Your dining room is so pretty (the window treatment is outta sight the way it puddles to the floor!), and you just make it that much prettier every time you put together one of these knockout tablescapes. I hope that you and yours enjoy a peaceful, loving and very happy Valentine's Day!

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  7. ShabbyprimdelightsFebruary 8, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    A beautiful post and so love the music. HPS
    Michelle

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  8. Orlando DesignsFebruary 8, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    Your dining room is beautiful... clasic elegance! the drapes are just gorgeous!

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  9. Francie...The Scented Cottage StudioFebruary 8, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    Beautiful,elegant and so inviting ! I know lunch will be a delight.

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  10. Sarah CollerFebruary 9, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    Beautiful photos---I love that pattern as well!

    I'm hosting my Homemaking Linkup Weekend and would love to have you join, if you'd like!

    Have a great day!
    Mrs. Sarah Coller

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  11. Barbara F.February 9, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    Gorgeous table, Emily. I really like that pattern! I need to treat myself to some tulips! xo

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  12. Custom ComfortsFebruary 9, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    What beautiful dishes and a lovely table you have set. Lucky guests to be coming for dinner. It's just elegantly beautiful.
    Cindy

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  13. MarigeneFebruary 9, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Beautiful elegant table, Emily. Your dining room is gorgeous.

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  14. SarahFebruary 9, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    Emily, your early valentine dinner table is absolutely beautiful with your pretty red tulips, crystal details, and red and white dishes. A table full of love!

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  15. RobinfromCAFebruary 10, 2013 at 12:32 AM

    I love Johnson Bros. Old Britain Castles dinnerware! And, of course, the pink is the best! Your table looks just lovely and the tulips are perfect!
    Robin

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  16. StaceyFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    Beautiful! I love love love Old Britain Castles and tulips. We have lots of the plates but not many of the serving pieces. I'm not stuck on them being older so I find them inexpensively around town.

    Your dining room is so pretty and inspiring me today.

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  17. BabsFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    Emily, Your table is absolutely lovely. The Old Britain Castles pattern is one of my favorites, too..actually I like almost anything by Johnson Bros. I love your tulips and maidenhair fern in the punch bowl and biscuit barrel. Great photos, too...especially the ones by candle light. Hugs, Babs

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  18. DianeFebruary 10, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    So pretty! Those tulips are lovely on your table and the transferware is gorgeous. Hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day!

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  19. Judy BiggerstaffFebruary 10, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    Gorgeous Emily, every images is just beautiful. Love your Johnson Bros collection of Old Britain Castle plus the roses with the centerpiece are perfect. The punch is such a wonderful piece to use in the center.

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  20. LynnFebruary 10, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    Your setting is very pretty and the tulips are beautiful! Happy Valentine's Week-enjoy:@)

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  21. Ricki TreleavenFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    How pretty. I liked the Vietri in red, too. Love the castles pattern! :D

    I hope y'all had a great weekend. We were driving through the rain and tornadoes in Mississippi this afternoon. SO happy to BE HOME!!!

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  22. The TablescaperFebruary 10, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    Love the stack!

    Wonderful to have you at Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  23. PondsideFebruary 10, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    I'll be using my red and white transferware on Valentine's Day - I just love it all. I mix and match between my English Castles and other patterns - somehow it all works.

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  24. eileeninmdFebruary 11, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    Beautiful tulips and a lovely tablescape! Your dishes are pretty. Thanks for sharing, have a happy day!

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  25. Peggy Meckling-BakerFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Lovely! I love the white ironstone instead of the red. Your love of Francais is apparent and sweetly represented. I just found you through The Dedicated House. I'm your latest follower and I'm hoping you'll follow me back.

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  26. Judith @ Lavender CottageFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    An elegant Valentine's table and how romantic to be served on plates with castles.
    Judith

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  27. xinexFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    How gorgeous, Emily, your whole dining room is, actually your whole house, lol! I love how you created the centerpiece, made it look very elegant. I love the Pink Castle dishes, I have a set of Old Britain castles but I brought them to the the FL vacation house that we just bought....Christine

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  28. SueFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    What an absolutely lovely and romantic table, Emily! That pretty china pattern is new to me- I'm certain you feel lucky to own it. Your tulips make it look like spring!

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  29. Judy at GoldCountryCottageFebruary 11, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    Hi, I'm visiting from Seasonal Sunday. Your tablesetting is so lovely, love the Johnson Bros. dishes. Your home looks very inviting and the colors are so striking against the black background of your blog..Happy Monday..Judy

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  30. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeFebruary 11, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    Oh I love the wire cloche with the hearts, so pretty and your tablescape is gorgeous. Love the castle transferware, and the tulips, stunning. Your dining room is so beautiful. I love the larger pictures at the end of your post, so nice to see all the detail. Thanks tons for joining the party. Hugs, Marty

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  31. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    Very pretty and romantic table! I love Johnson Bros. dishes too..they are always finished so nicely and have great patterns! Cute wire cloche!

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  32. Debbie@Mountain BreathsFebruary 12, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    You've set a beautiful table filled with love. I love the wire heart cloche!

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  33. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenFebruary 12, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    Hi Emily, I love your JB dishes. I only have four dinner plates, but I LOVE them. I love the idea of using a fern in your punch bowl. My punch bowl doesn't get any use these days, but a plant in it would make me happy. Your wire heart cloche is adorable. Happy ❤ Day!

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  34. ★Carol★February 12, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    Stunning, absolutely stunning! I can see why you collect those pink castles, and I hope you are able to complete the set very soon. Those pink tulips have me yearning for Spring!
    Happy REDnesday,
    Carol

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  35. Sally Annie MagundyFebruary 12, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    Such a lovely table! I've never seen the Pink Castle pattern before, so very pretty and I love the way you've mixed your other pieces with it. I adore your tulips, such a yummy pink.

    Happy Valentines Day to you!

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  36. Sunflowers With SmilesFebruary 12, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    Lovely tablescape! The Pink Castle pattern is stunning!

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  37. Miss KittyFebruary 12, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    Hi Emily! Gosh, everything you set on your table is just so lovely! I feel like I have been on a tour of your dining room to see all the pretty pictures. I hope your family appreciated all the work you put into making such a lovely tablescape. Thanks for sharing your photos with us.

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  38. Bargain Decorating with LaurieFebruary 13, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Emily, this is beautiful. This JB pattern is a favorite of mine. Your dining room is gorgeous, and of course, I LOVE your pretty Quimper pieces. Putting the tulips in a biscuit jar is such a lovely idea. I need to get a biscuit jar. Thank you so much for linking to my party. Happy Valentine's Day! laurie

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  39. Chubby ChiequeFebruary 16, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    Hi Emily,

    Thank you for the dining tour. Your home seems so warm and welcoming and your dining room, is to drool for. I really love every china wares you have.

    Mismatching is an awesome game (at least, me).

    Happy w/end, girl and I just want to tell you that there are so many cherubs that I want to bring me back home, §:-)

    Hugs,
    /CC girl

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  40. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinFebruary 16, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    Just lovely! You will be one of the features on Monday at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Pop on in and grab a feature button for your blog. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  41. ℳartina @ Northern NestingFebruary 17, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    Emily your dining room is GORGEOUS!! I kept scrolling up and down to make sure I didn't miss anything! Loved it all!

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  42. Rosemary and ThymeFebruary 18, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    So lovely to look at. Beautiful and warm home.

    Janet
    rosemary-thyme.blogspot.com

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