Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Tea Party Lunch Table Setting


This table setting I featured in an earlier post this year, but thought it would be great for Tablescape Thursday at BETWEEN NAPS ON THE PORCH. The idea was to invite a few friends over on a wintry day for a light lunch and knit. Spending a few hours on a cold day chatting and helping each other with a crafty project sounded very inviting. Here are a few of the details and visit the original post for a link to a great Chicken Salad Recipe.

Ideas for the table...Toss a few skeins of yarn in a basket with a knitting needles. Create a charming table with mix and match china and silverware. Add some pretty paper napkins and lace placemats.




Fresh flowers and a mix of Tea Pots.

This is a great time to use old and interesting items you may have. These are a great collections of antique tea spoons my mother has collected. Not one matches...all are very beautiful. Same goes for the tea cups and saucers...they are a nice eclectic mix.


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29 comments:

  1. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)March 4, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    Lovely tea party! Love the mix of spoons...they are beautiful! Great idea for the centerpiece...love it all! Susan

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  2. Dream MomMarch 4, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    I love that beautiful silver teapot! And the spoons are quite charming as well. I love it that none of them match. It makes for an eclectic setting.

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  3. leigh annMarch 4, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    I LOVE silver, especially silver teapots! So pretty, thanks for sharing!

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  4. Susan @ A Southern DaydreamerMarch 4, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    Fun tea party...love the centerpiece... knitting needles and yarn...

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  5. a quiet lifeMarch 4, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    love your post, just darling! super pics!

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  6. AnonymousMarch 4, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    I love your knitty tea table! The milk glass is so charming too! Love the mixture of dishes and those precious little spoons! Good job.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia:0

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  7. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEMarch 4, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    I want to come too! That is the greatest girlfriend tablescape. I bet their was hours of talking!!

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  8. Bab's KitchenMarch 4, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    Love the silver!

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  9. SueMarch 4, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    Great silver and what a good idea to use skeins of yarn in a basket as a centerpiece!!

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  10. xinexMarch 4, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    What a great idea! Beautiful tableware....Christine

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  11. Kathy's Red Door WelcomeMarch 4, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    My daughter would love the idea of skeins of yarn as a centerpiece, she's a big knitter. We have tea every afternoon, cuz she lives right next door. I'll have to share your tablescape with her. I love the pretty spoons too. I messed up my perma link this week so I hope you can find me and drop by my blog.

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  12. KBeauMarch 4, 2009 at 11:08 PM

    I really do like your teaspoon collection. So pretty.

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  13. CandyMarch 4, 2009 at 11:31 PM

    Love the soft color blue of the dishes and those spoons are too cool.
    Blessings, Candy

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  14. MarthaMarch 4, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    Love a tea party! Silver spoons are great and so fun to collect. And it is great to use your collections -- tea cups, spoons!

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  15. UnknownMarch 5, 2009 at 12:46 AM

    I can't get over how beautiful those silver spoons and the coffee pot are! I love them and your tablescape is so cute!
    *Really Rainey

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  16. WandaMarch 5, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    What a great idea using the knitting basket full of yarn for a center piece. And your silver is so shiny. Great job.

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  17. DebMarch 5, 2009 at 2:56 AM

    Very pretty! I love the yarn and the spoons. The spoons are breathtaking. Deb

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  18. JudyBugMarch 5, 2009 at 3:50 AM

    Love the mix and match of everything. Beautiful!

    JudyBug

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  19. MaryMarch 5, 2009 at 4:40 AM

    What a cute idea, especially the knitty centerpiece! I'm droolling over your spoons -- I hope that's OK. lol
    xoxo,
    Mary

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  20. TardevilMarch 5, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    Love the milk glass & silver.

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  21. PATMarch 5, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    This is beautiful! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

    Pat@Back Porch Musings

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  22. UnknownMarch 5, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    What a lovely idea!! The teaspoons are to die for, such great patterns and character. The mix of teacups is so fun -Great idea!

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  23. ScribblerMarch 5, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    I love tea parties! Combining the knitters with tea is also a great idea.

    Scribbler

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  24. LillyBMarch 5, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    Oh I love a tea party! Your table looks great! Now where is my hat??
    I'll be right over!!
    Lilly

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  25. susanMarch 5, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    OOH!! Your tablescape has lots of my favorite things. Love teapots, teacups, and old silver. Thanks for sharing.

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  26. Ldy ~~ DyMarch 5, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    What a welcoming tablescape! How fun to invite friends over to knit, chat and drink tea. I just loved your antique teaspoons..very lovely! Huggy Hugs!

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  27. ChandyMarch 5, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Sorry for the late visit, we had no internet since 12:30 this morning. Beautiful choice for today. I love your dishes! I always say, "dont' be afraid to mix and match!"

    Have a great Thursday!

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  28. Cass @ That Old HouseMarch 6, 2009 at 12:07 AM

    Lovely, lovely table! Those spoons are charming, I love their vintage look. And the knitting needles and yarn? Inspired!!!

    I will have to remember that one!
    Cass

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  29. Mary @ Framed and TaggedMarch 6, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    What a beautiful table setting!! I love mixing patterns. LOVE the spoons!

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