A Blue and White Mother’s Day Tablescape

In this post…

This post contains – A Blue and White Mother’s Day Tablescape; a sunset from the dining room window and backyard, a full moon showing up over the front street in the midst of the sunset happening in the back yard, and a sweet puppy who decided to pose for photos today – in other words a really lucky photography day.

Today, I decided to start my post with the tablescape pictures in the same way that we would start our time together if you were here for a visit. First, we would eat together and watch the sunset.

I stepped out of the dining room to take a few sunset photos from the water’s edge, and as I turned around to face the house…

I realized that at the same time as the sunset, a full moon could be viewed over the roof of our neighbor’s house. God’s creation amazes me each day!

In This Post

Now that you have seen the pictures of the tablescape and sunset, I will share some of the details of the tablescape. Then there are some additional sunset and “puppy” photographs; followed by the Tablescape Detail and Origin Page (i.e. where I got the items I used) and then a “Other Posts I hope you will like” section, followed by the Link Parties Section and then the Comment section.

The Featured Plates & Plate Stack

About 4 years ago, when I was first wanting to do a Mother’s Day Tablescape with Mother’s Day dishes, I did a search on eBay and Etsy, as well as in local stores. Unfortunately, I didn’t find much locally, but eBay and Etsy had two plates I liked. The first plate I found was the “Mom is Love” plate that I used in last year’s Mother’s Day tablescape (also shared this year) “A Happy Mother’s Day Table” for Those who ‘Mother’ with Love” and the second plate I found was one from a series of Mother’s Day plates featuring animal mothers and their babies.

This animal series of plates is made by Bing and Grondahl – Royal Copenhagen. This Danish company issued their first Mother’s Day Plate in 1969 and has issued a new plate each year since (including this year’s 2024 plate which features beavers). Because I’m an animal lover, I thought this would be a perfect series of plates for me to collect and use for Mother’s Day. Each plate features one kind of animal mother, and her baby or babies. Each plate also has the year of issue and Danish words “Mors Dag” – which translates to “Mother’s Day”. I found most of my plates on eBay and bought many of them in “lots”, where groups of plates are sold for one price, which often saves money on shipping when compared to paying for each plate and shipping individually. In addition, at the time, I found that the older plates were more reasonably priced, which was the opposite of what I was expecting, and can be a real money saver if you are not looking for the more recent plates.

The table cloth used is by Waterford and was purchased at Homegoods this year. The Pattern name is Kendall and the color is white. The plates used in the plate stack are shown below.

After checking out my available white and blue plates for the plate stack, I chose above plate from Mikasa, from the pattern “True Blue” to serve as my “charger” although it is considered a “round platter” by Mikasa. I love this color – which is neither a navy blue, nor a royal blue, but rather somewhere in between. The plate measures 12 1/2″ which works perfectly with many of my round dinner plates that measure between 10-11″.

The third plate in my stack is the white open work dinner plate from Maryland China. This plate, and the open work charger that matches it – from Maryland China, were used a few weeks ago, in my “Happy Spring Table and Sunset” Post so you may recognize this plate from that post.

On the top of these three plates I placed one of my Bing and Grondahl “Mother’s Day” plates.

I believe my collection includes all except the last 4 years of plates. I chose 8 of my plates for this table. Originally I planned my tablescape for 6 people, but then changed it and made it to seat 8. I think I may change the blue plates a few times while the table is in use this week, as a variety of animals would be fun!!

Other Items in the Place Setting

The Napkins are from Homegoods, and the napkin rings are vintage. They are Pia Bone China napkin rings from the Philippines, and were sold in department stores in the 1980’s and 1990’s. I purchased mine from eBay and Etsy. From left to right they are blue iris, blue pansy, orchid; blue Iris, morning glory or baby blue eyes flower, and blue rose.

Before I go any further, I’d like to give a huge shout out to my friend Susan. If you have visited my website before, you may recognize Susan’s name from her unbelieveable creations as she is an an amazing costume designer, and has worked on many of the Disney costumes, and was the brains and skill behing the Astros skeletons baseball uniforms as well. This week she also joined me to help me set up this table. Her help was so appreciated, and both Simba and I had a great time visiting with Susan and her pup Maggie, as we worked!!

I don’t have a picture of the table just after Susan and I finished putting it together, but we both loved the look of the white table cloth and all the blues. However, before Susan headed home she mentioned that she thought I might add some things – as it didn’t look quite like one of my tables yet. She knows me well, as before the day was over, I changed the butterflies, and added some additional ones, and I also added the butterfly cupcakes on the salad plate (see below). I thought those touches added something, but was still a little concerned about the tablescape having a little too much white, so decided to add two more place setting to the table as soon as I could get them from storage.

Butterfly Cupcakes

I first heard about the above – edible butterflies – on Home Is Where The Boat Is and used Mary’s Amazon link to buy some for my next tablescape with butterflies, so fortunately, when I decided these would be great for this table, I just had to go to my cabinet to get them.

Centerpieces

My largest centerpiece on the table is the white ceramic pitcher with a silk flower “shades of blue” flower arrangement. It also hosts some blue butterflies!

On both sides of the flower arrangement are Cambridge Glass Candelabras. They are one of my favorite sets of Candelabras because their design and blue color reminds me of waves, and lake life. Their pattern name is Caprice and the color is Moonlight Blue.

I also have the bowl in this pattern, and it decorates one end of the table, while a plate in this pattern decorates the other end. Recently, I found out that Cambridge glass was made in Ohio – Ohio was my home state until I turned 32, so now I’m even more excited about these pieces, if that is possible.

The above two pictures show close ups of the candelabras and the butterflies that have “alighted’ on them.

In the middle of doing this tablescape my friend Susan and I went shopping at an antique mall which was new to us, although it has been open quite a while. We were surprised to find a gorgeous depression glass shop there where I was VERY excited to find two more pieces for my collection at a reasonable price. I added my new XL cake plate underneath the pitcher, and traded out the salad plate with my new three footed plate after our shopping trip. These are visible in many of the pictures in this post (the ones with 8 place settings instead of 6) .

Do you like this new table design with 8 place settings and the new glassware platters or do you prefer the one that you saw a few paragraphs back with just 6 place settings? I’m leaning towards this one myself, as it has less empty white space and more blues – but please let me know your opinion in the Comments section at the bottom of this post. Thanks!!

Of course the 8 person tablescape eventually included brownies with butterflies too – seen below on the large footed plate.

In the Dining Room

Other items in the Dining Room with the Blue and White theme are:

a cobalt vase with flowers and

on the upper right corner of the photo, our Led lit tree was turned to blue lights for this theme.

Simba Checking Out His “Twin”

Simba Checking to See if I’m Watching the Sunset too ?!?!

Table Details and Origins

Blue Charger Plate by Mikasa – pattern – “True Blue” – I purchased from Mikasa.com orginally but the pattern is now discontinued but is occasionally available on eBay.

Blue “Festiva Glass Swirl Plate” by Pyrex – purchased on eBay

White 10″ Openwork Round Plate – Maryland China

Blue Acrylic Wine Goblets – Homegoods around 2018 – Similar Goblets available occasionally on eBay, or Amazon

Oneida Marquette Flatware – Amazon – possibly a discontinued pattern now, similar sets are available at Amazon and other retailers

“Cambridge Caprice Moonlight Blue” depression glass serving pieces – purchased from 5 years ago until last week from eBay, Etsy and maxmillerantiques.com and at The Market Place – 10910 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77043

Bing and Grondahl – Royal Copenhagen “Mother’s Day Plates” aka “Mors Tag” plates – eBay and Etsy

Garneck Edible Butterflies – Amazon

Blue Napkins with white trim – Homegoods – 2020 approximately

Pia Napkin Rings – eBay and Etsy – search “Pia Napkin Rings” or “Philippines Napkin Rings”

Non-edible butterflies for flower arrangements (on the candle and vase, and in the flower arrangement – Hobby Lobby

Vintage Cobalt Glass Lady Liberty and American Eagle Vase – eBay

Silk Flowers – Hobby Lobby and Michaels 2022

Other Posts I Hope You Will Enjoy

“Lighting up the Night” to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo!!!

A “Happy Mother’s Day Table” for Those Who “mother” with Love

“Happy Spring!!!” – Table & Sunset

Hola!!! Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse & Friends Celebrate Cinco de Mayo!!!

Link Parties

Following is a list of websites I really like!  They are listed under the day of the week where they also host a Family Friendly “Link Parties” aka “Blog Hops”.

If you click on the name of the blog (in blue) on the evening of the day of the week they are listed under, it should take you to the Link Party, where many bloggers have joined with them to share their own ideas.  I love how the link parties connect you with both a great blog, and other blogger’s ideas as well!  Many thanks to all these bloggers for bringing so many ideas to all of us!!! 

You can actually find these link parties any day of the week, by clicking on the website name below, but once you click, you may need to scroll thru a few entries to find the link party you are looking for. 

Sunday 

Life as a Leo wife (Nikki), Eclectic Red Barn (Beverly),  Décor Craft Design (Mel) ,A Labour of Life (Linda),  Ducks ‘n a Row (Sinea),  Love My Messy Messy Mess (Katie)   host “Happiness is Homemade” Link Party.  I love checking out the home decor, holiday decorations and current projects of all the hostesses as well as the ideas from their link party ! 

Life and Linda hosts “Love Your Creativity Link Party”.  I love checking out Linda’s gorgeous holiday decorations and tablescapes, and her chandelier decorations are a beautiful finishing touch!!

The House on Silverado  hosts – “Sundays on Silverado” link party. I am fairly new to Niky’s site but am loving her holiday decorating and her new grandma stories!!

Ridge Haven Homestead  – “Sunday Sunshine” Blog Hop.  In addition to the blog hop, I am enjoying reading about Laurie’s homestead, the “off the grid” lifestyle they are living and the cabin they are building. 

April J Harris – hosts Hearth and Soul Link Party monthly on the first Sunday of the month. I am enjoying reading about April’s traveling adventures, as well as her projects at home!  

Monday

Life Tales Books Blogspot  hosts Will Blog for Comments Link Party. Jennifer is a Photos and Story Treasures Consultant, and I am enjoying her ideas on photos and memory books, as well as her link party!  

Holly-Pink Lady(Holly) and Sunshine and books blog (Sarah) host “Hello Monday Link Party”. In addition to the link party, I am enjoying Sarah’s book recommendations, and Holly’s recipes and party ideas.  

Between Naps on the Porch hosts  “Metamorphosis Monday” posts, which are all about “Befores and Afters”. I love seeing Susan’s amazing home projects which are very inspiring!! I always come away with some great ideas from her posts and from those who have linked up!! 

The following link, Senior Salon Pit Stop will get you to the link party on Esme’s site as well as getting you to some great recipes and other ideas!

Charlene at A Pinch of Joy hosts “Busy Mondays”. Charlene’s website is all about home decorating, and holiday decorations and recipes. The first two things are things I love to do and the Recipes are things I like to eat!

Good random fun blogspot hosts The Good.Random.Fun. link party  Tamar’s website has some great photography, interesting places to visit, and thoughts on many things. Recently, I enjoyed reading about Hanukkah celebrations! 

Beverly at Eclectic Red Barn, Nicky at  Life as a Leo Wife, Michelle at  Moms are frugal and a few other hostesses host “You’re the Star Blog Hop” I love checking out these websites and the link party for holiday decor, crafts, money saving ideas and tablescapes. 

Tuesday

A Stroll Thru Life   hosts  the “Inspire me Tuesday” link party. Marty has an eye for design and decorating, and turning your house into a home. I always enjoy reading about her projects. 

Eclectic Red Barn (Beverly)  and Penny’s Passion (Penny) host the “Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop” which often opens on Tuesday evenings. I have enjoyed Beverly’s Red Barn project and her projects and decorating . Penny’s website has both projects and recipes I have enjoyed reading about – and more – see “Thinking Out Loud” under “Thursday” in this list. 

Jenerally Informed  hosts the “Happy Now Link Party”. Jen from Jenerally informed and Leslie from playmates to parties host “happy now” which brings many craft and decorating ideas and recipes for fun holiday foods. 

Perfectly Imperfect-LWL hosts the “Tell It To Me Tuesday Link Party” which brings many decorating ideas, recipes, and ideas for family activities. 

Kim and Cassie from Lou Lou Girls host the the “Fabulous Party”. Lou Lou Girls post unique recipes, family activities, DIY and party ideas! 

Marci at Stone Cottage Adventures hosts “Tuesdays with a Twist”. Marci posts on gardening, sewing, recipes, crafts and books! Marci’s link party contains many other fun ideas as well. 

My Wee Abode (Julie) hosts the “Tuesday Turn About” Link Party. Julie is turning her small home into a charming coastal farmhouse home. Her website and link party include great home decorating, DIY, craft projects and recipes.

Wednesday

Karin’s Kottage hosts the “Karin’s Kottage Link party”.  I am also enjoying keeping up with Karin’s Italian Palace remodel! as well as her decorating ideas, crafts, grandchild activities and home projects. 

French Ethereal hosts a “Share Your Style”  link party where decorating, recipes, fashion, tablescape styles are all shared. 

Esme Salon recently began hosting a “Wordless Wednesday” photography link party – I can’t wait to link up!

Creatively Beth  hosts the “Creatively Crafty” Link Party. Beth’s website contains wonderful craft posts, including amazing up-cycle, from scratch, and Dollar Store Crafts. Beth’s link party contains a variety of family friendly posts including recipes, crafts, and holiday decor. 

Ridge Haven Homestead hosts the Homestead Blog Hop.  I am also enjoying reading about the off the grid home that Laurie and her family are building. 

Karin at Fifth Sparrow No More, hosts “Whimsy Home Link Party”. Karin posts about Finding the Beauty – in decorating, travel and faith and family! 

Cecelia at My Thrift Store Addiction hosts “Vintage Charm” link party. What Cecelia does with her thrift store finds is so creative!

Lydia at  Pandora and Max hosts the “All Seasons” Link Party. Lydia’s recent blog entry was all about her trip – and the sunsets are a “must see” – fabulous!

Thursdays

I often participate in Between Naps on the Porch Tablescape Thursday. I have been following Susan for quite a long time, and absolutely love her Tablescapes!!! I also love the ideas shared on her Tablescape Thursday link party! 

Katherine’s corner hosts the  “TFT – Thursday Favorite Things” blog hop.  I love the assortment of wonderful decorating, recipe, tablescape, and inspirational ideas found here. 

Southern Sunflowers   hosts their “Home Matters Link Party” at 8 CT on Thursday.  I have really enjoyed linking to their link party and the various decorating, recipe, tablescape and craft ideas found on this website and their “Home Matters” Link Party. 

Penny’s Passion  hosts the “Thinking Out Loud Link Party” which often begins on Thursday. Thinking out Loud is a great post published each Thursday, and covers many interesting topics. Today the topic was “elf on the shelf – for empty nesters” and I love the traditions Penny has started in her home. So cute!

Roentare.zenfolio blog hosts a photography link party each week.  The photography is absolutely gorgeous, as are the places he and his wife photograph! 

Good Random Fun  hosts the “Little Things” link party, which I enjoy. Its a place for sharing and reading about lots of different topics and ideas. 

Marsha in the Middle and Melynda, from Scratch Made Food for Hungry People, and Lisa, from Boondock Ramblings host “Weekend Traffic Jam” which goes live on Thursday at 8:30 pm CT. Marsha posts about Fashion and the link party contains holiday decorations, fashion, and recipes (to name a few of the family friendly links). 

Friday

Stephanie at Crazy Little Lovebirds hosts the “Crazy Little Lovebirds link party.” It is a gathering for home decor ideas, recipes, tablescapes, reflections, etc. I am enjoying being a part fo this group. 

Building Our Hive hosts the “Funtastic Friday” Link Party which includes recipes, home decor, tablescapes, crafts, travel and other family friendly posts. 

Cindy at County Road 407  hosts the “Farmhouse Friday” Link Party, which begins at 6:30 am CT each Friday and features home decor – all styles; holiday decorating, tablescapes, crafts, etc. 

Andrea at The Cottage Market hosts “A Morning Cup of Joe” link party. Both the website and the link party feature DIY projects, Recipes, home decor, crafts and holiday decorations. 

Erika at A Little Bit of Everything and Andrea at Momfessionals, host “Friday Favorites”. Both websites and the link party feature family activities, home decor, fashion, entertaining, recipes, and holiday decorations and traditions. 

At Lou Lou Girls Kim, Cassie and Amber bring lots of good recipes and family activities to us and also host “Fabulous Friday” a link party that brings us recipes, holiday decor, family activities and many other family friendly ideas! 

Saturday

Pieced Pastimes  Hosts “Saturday Sparks Party”  which includes home decors, recipes and holiday fun foods, tablescapes, crafts, etc. Among the many things I appreciate at Pieced Pastimes is the first picture of many posts, where Suzanne shows her current view at home (in New Hampshire) I love her wonderful view in all weather!

I hope you enjoyed your visit to the lake!!! From our house to yours…

Wishing You a Wonderful Mother’s Day !!!

I treasure your comments, and also love hearing about any Mother’s Day memories you would like to share, or Mother’s Day plans you have for this year. I’d also love to hear any great “mom stories” you have – either about your mom, or about someone who has been like a mom to you or about being a mom!!!! Comment section is below – at the very bottom of this post. Thanks so much for stopping by.