"April showers bring May flowers". Or so they say! Although it wasn't quite May when I set this table, spring was certainly on my mind, along with all the flowers, trees, shrubs, grasses and other plant and animal life that comes along with warmer, sunny weather. I was thinking "What...
Behind the Lace Curtains-TTS #53/2020 Table Setting Challenge #13, Wexford by Anchor Hocking
For March, I like to decorate with things that are Irish or have an Irish tie-in. Wexford is one of those patterns. Wexford is a city in Ireland, and Anchor Hocking's pattern leaves little doubt where it got the inspiration. It is very similar to Waterford's popular Lismore and Powerscourt...
Behind the Lace Curtains-TTS #52/2020 Table Setting Challenge #12, Blarney Stone Dinnerware Made in Ireland
On St. Patrick's Day in 2007, I was watching QVC's all-day made in Ireland products. It was neat to see all of the vendors sell their goods as well as learn more about Ireland and her customs. Then, on it came-the most charming tea set I had ever seen! I...