A tribute to Mother's everywhere tablescape

This table is dedicated to my mother Margaret, my grandmother/Oma Gretel, my mother-in-law Mona, my grandmother-in-law Mamma, and a very special lady Mary, whose deep faith and Christian demeanor planted seeds in my life that make me a better person.

I apologize for the massive amount of pictures, so I'll stick to few words.

The base for the table is a monogrammed, damask tablecloth, with matching napkins, that were part of my mother's dowry.

 

Did you know that table linens usually have the lady's monogram and barware traditionally wears the man's monogram?

To the damask linens, I added some German china. Another Schumann pattern. This one is called Antique Roses. I also used gold flatware and mixed it with some silver pieces.

 Mona's silver pitcher, I keep a monogrammed napkin tied to it just for any drips that might occur.

My mother loved roses. Loving this shade. I wish they had had one more bundle.. but alas, wasn't to be.

If so, these darling napkin rings would have had a sweet pink rosebud in them. My sweet husband bought those for me at Poem in Santa Fe. Love...

 Thank you Mikasa for this lovely Cheers votive holder that I use for candles AND flowers.

It's complete and it turned out exactly as I had envisioned. Silver candlesticks  in memory of my grandmother in law..tablecloth from my mom, roses for my mom...

And although the swans weren't from Mary, they remind me of her graceful demeanor. Priceless pieces with which I honor a special lady.

 A carafe for some wine. Thanks Cherry Kay for turning us all on to this trick.

This picture could be my thank-you cards for year... what do you think?

The roses on the china.. ooh that is soo me! My Oma would have loved it. My mother would have laughed at the sweetness because I was such a tomboy as a youngster. Saddle oxfords and flannel lined jeans were my favs!

 

Only have 4 matching dinner plates. Still collecting. Also missing some more creamed soups.....

On the buffet, my  mother in law's tray and warmer, and my grandmother's Sammeltassen. Check out these posts for more on this one of a kind collectables. Here and Here

Both my mother and grandmother were fabulous with needle and thread.. so their skills were instilled in me at an early age. This was made on my favorite Bernina machine out of Irish Linen, a wing needle and lace!

A few shots with the candles on to end the evening.

Cast:
Tablecloth and napkins - Mom; German
Dishes - Schumann Arzberg Antique Rose; ebay
2 Dinner plates - Rosenthal
Flatware - International Silver- gold plated
Candlesticks - estate sale
Vases - Mikasa Cheers votives
Salt Cellars - Lenox Swans (more HERE)
Stems - estate sale; anyone recognize them?
Sammeltassen - Geman, my grandmother's
Crystal knife rests - my husband's grandmother; Mamma
Napkin rings - Two's Company, gift from my husband, purchased in Santa Fe, NM

Taking my tribute to my mother, grandmother, mother in law, grandmother in law, Mary and all mother's to Cuisine Kathleen's Let's Dish party and to Susan's Tablescape Thursday. I hope you will come by and see the special posts created just for you. 

I miss you mom... Du fehlst mir Oma,