Vintage Wine Tablecloth with Blackberry Wine&Tea

I have many vintage tablecloths BUT I think this is my favorite... I find myself ALWAYS favoring the Square ones... I don't like the round because they "JUST Don't FIT", They never make them big enough. I am the type, IF I USE a tablecloth, I Feel it should touch or even puddle on the floor...Therefore... when I buy, even these vintage cloths, I buy square and use them as a topper...

I tend to think of wine when I use this vintage cloth, probably because of it's colors and bounty of grapes... But my "Blackberry Wine Novel" plays a role in this little vignette...Also being a strong influence on accessories to enhance the mood...

I have just started to read "Joanne Harris' BLACKBERRY WINE"... I made Hubby & I Blackberry Tea and We read the first chapter together... I LOVE Ms Harris' books. Like her "Chocolat" she leaves you HUNGERING for more!!!  Although the reading was Sweet, it wasn't as Sweet as snuggling with Tea&My Hunnybun!!!

My cups&saucers were "Made in France" and are "Duralex Rivage Pattern" in Amethyst... They "Sparkle" like brilliant crystal yet have a timeless durability to them... These could easily be a favorite pick at any luncheon, BOTH casual or formal... The rich Amethyst Purple is accommodating in so many tablescapes...LOVE THEM!

Take note here of the 3 different vintage linens used... First is my inspiration of todays post "My 40s tablecloth, then I used tatted German doilies under my teacups, AND lastly the woven black&creamy white napkins... I don't know if you approve, BUT I love the combo...Also if you notice, I DO NOT like things straight. I prefer oblong or crooked, AND as you can see the doily is NOT under the saucer, it is placed to the side, JUST like the napkin is... I "REALLY" do not follow an etiquette book(EVER). I set my table to "Make me Smile"... It is finished when I stand back, Look at it, and it makes me feel like "I'm at home"...

Again I am using one of my antique pewter plates from International Silver of Connecticut, (from my very large set)...I know I promised you all that I would show you my entire set..."AND I shall", I Promise!!! I LOVE the way pewter goes with pinks and purples!!!

My depression class Cream&Sugar are "Jeannette Glass Company", Circa 1929 in the "Cube" pattern...The color is that beautiful pink of the early depression glass...

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The black&white grapevine dishes are Made in Italy for Crate&Barrel...I don't know how old they are because I found them at GW for $1 each(set of 4)... Yes I was "Tickled Pink" and HAD to show them off to you!!!

Once upon a time there was a little girl named Donna that was SO SCARED of bees that...When she grew up "God had a plan for her"...He blessed her with three little boys to teach her to respect ALL of his creatures and with their aid of teaching her ALL About what used to be Creepy Crawly she became a Master Gardener... OK, if you don't know by now, THAT little girl is "MOI"!!! and I truly owe my gardening skills to my youngest son for curing me of all my phobias... I'm still working on the snake thingy BUT I'm better than I used to be...  This little bee is a French Limoges Box...and it was a gift from my youngest son...

"Rabbit is Pushy and decisive. The best speller of all the animals. His life is made up of Important Things. Likes to organize things and take charge of group events, even if nothing gets done. Becomes disoriented very quickly in unfamiliar surroundings"...German Steiff "Rabbit" from Winnie the Pooh...

Do you think it's safe to let "Rabbit" tend the vineyards???

The colors in this vintage tablecloth are vibrant, rich and bright...It's hard to photograph BUT in this photo you can see the colors better than the previous... It is a dark maroon with pinks and greens...

"I'm LINKING To"
"Teacup Tuesday@Martha's Favorites"
"Nifty Thrifty Tuesday@Coastal Charm"
"Show off your Cottage Monday@The House in the Roses"
"Masterpiece Monday@Boogieboard Cottage"
"Seasonal Sundays@The Tablescaper"
"A Few of my Favorite Things@Bargain Hunting(and chatting) with Laurie"
"Pink Saturday@How Sweet The Sound"
"Friday Pretties@I Love Pretty Little Things"
"Thrifty Things Friday@The Thrifty Groove"
"Vintage Inspiration Friday@Common Ground"
"Feathered Nest Friday@French Country Cottage"
"Home Sweet Home@The Charm of Home"
"Pearls and Lace Thursday@Faith, Grace, and Crafts"
"The House on the side of the Hill"
"Vintage Thingie Thursday@Colorado Lady"
"Treasure Hunt Thursday@Blue Creek Home"
"Tablescape Thursday@Between Naps on the Porch"
"Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays@Coastal Charm"
"Table Top Tuesday@A Stroll Thru Life"