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| Soup is great to serve right from the crock pot...but it does add a little elegance to serve it from a beautiful soup tureen. I only have two soup tureens...so this swan tureen was an easy choice! |
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| What to do with the ladle as you serve the soup, can't lay it on the table...lol .......I like to lay it in a large china "meat server" that matches the dishes at the place settings. |
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| I chose these dishes because the soup bowl is pretty large....I also like to use large "serving" spoons to eat my soup. |
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| The napkin holders are rhinestone crowns, I used battenburg place mats, and vintage silverware. I love the look of old silver ..... |
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| The water glasses are very old and have a great fatina....the pink color is almost completely worn off... |
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| We are having a crusty bread with our soup, so I have included a bread plate at each place setting. I also thought it would be fun to use vintage butter knife to spread the butter. When not in use, it will rest on a crystal holder. I used a heart crocheted piece to rest the knife on...adding a little more romance! |
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| Vintage salt and pepper shakers.... |
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| After dinner, we will have some coffee and a little dessert! If you look closely in the upper left corner of the above photo, you can see piles of wood from our huge apple tree that died.(sad face) H has it completely cut down and will deliver the wood to our daughter later this week (she will burn it in her fireplace) On a positive note, we are planning to build a green house where our apple tree was. |
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| Several of you have asked where I purchase the realistic looking flowers that I use in a lot of my floral designs. I purchase them lots of different places but, these gorgeous silk roses were bought at Michaels a few days ago....spring collection...$6.99 each, but they were 50% off. |
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| H and I will have a romantic lunch ....hearty soup & bread/butter...yummy! You ask "what are the big plates for?" I am using them like chargers to hold the soup bowl....plus they make the table look good....lol! |
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I have a tureen like yours! Mine is white only, but I don't have a soup spoon to match. How lovely! I look at your posts all the time, but don't comment as often as I should (which is every single time!) You are so creative and talented!
ReplyDeleteHey- I used to have a swan tureen. The one I had was all white and now I have NO IDEA where it went! What a pretty table you set, Penny. I can tell you are always busy and happy being that way! Me, too! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteLove all the little details, including the vintage silver and pink glasses. I love your table and table legs too. The apple wood will smell delicious when it is burning!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is just lovely! It is such a joy to scroll through and see the pictures of your beautiful home! God's blessings be with you during this new year. Love, Cheryl
ReplyDeleteI have a soup tureen but it's a huge pumpkin. :) I've never used it but I might if I were having a party. No, probably not. I use it in Fall to decorate with..They really are beautiful on a table though, aren't they? I like the way you have displayed your crocheted doilies. Just so sweet! Because of you, I am digging more and more of my doilies out and displaying them. YOU are so good at inspiring me!! I am delighted! Not everyone can do what you do, you know! It's called talent!! :)
ReplyDeleteChe dolcezza delicata!Baci,Rosetta
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Penny... the swan soup tureen is incredible! I love swans (since we have a pair that live on Golden Pond) and your serving piece is a really "wow" for me. I know you have so much fun serving from it.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Edie Marie
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ReplyDeletegénial la soupière et la louche
très belle piece et très belles photos
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iris France
Very pretty!! :Love that swan tureen and ladle!! The table looks great there and I love those chairs!!
ReplyDeleteI also noticed the rug under the table ...Stunning!!
I see the sunshine outside the window and it looks like Spring!! We had snow here today again but it did not stick to the roads, just the grass and trees... I feel it will be a long Winter for us here in Pa.!!
Hugs,
Deb
Wow...the swan ladle is such a great piece to own...beautiful as always. Thanks for sharing on the Thursday blog hop!!
ReplyDeleteHello Penny,Love your post and always enjoy seeing your lovely home.I don"t know how you do all that you do.Penny can you tell me the name on the dishes,they look like a few pieces that i have of my grandmothers.Thanks if you can send me a reply or email.
ReplyDeleteHugs,Peggy
Oh my goodness, that's the most gorgeous and unique soup tureen I've ever seen!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Victoria...this is the most beautiful soup tureen i' ve never seen!!! You are unique, Penny!
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Alessandra
Your soup tureen is a real treasure and I love the pattern and shape of your china as well. A lovely table for a special lunch. How romantic!! Rosie @ The Magic Hutch
ReplyDeleteYour table is so lovely. I adore the vintage china and that swan soup tureen is amazing! Very romantic setting. thanks for sharing at TTF!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping in. You have such lovely photos! Have a fantastic weekend!
ReplyDeletethat soup tureen is amazing! I am so happy you shared this post at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop . Big Hugs
ReplyDeletePenny, always so beautiful, romantic and refreshing gorgeous love the swan tureen, magnificent! I love the sweet and prety dishes as well. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteFABBY
What a beautiful setting and fun tureen. Thanks for linking up to BOTW party!! Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch
ReplyDeletePenny, your swan is such an unusual soup tureen. Very elegant! I have a pretty one I found at a thrift that has sweet yellow roses on it. The entire setting is just lovely! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
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Jann
I LOVE that swan soup tureen! Thanks for sharing! =)
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