Missing Mimi: A sentimental tablescape

I had already taken photos of another table-scape to use tonight and decided I'd get ahead of the curve and do another to have ready to go.  With this second table setting I used a table cloth I inherited my Great Grandma, Mimi, hand crocheted.  Fond memories of my Mimi were brought to the forefront of my mind as I took out her tablecloth and laid it over the table.  I've been thinking of her non-stop and have decided I'd like to share this with you instead of what I'd originally planned.  Mimi (her name was really Ona) was a talented woman and I miss her arms that squeezed me tight when I'd see her.  She passed away when I was a little girl.

To Mimi, I love you and know that it would make you so happy knowing your Great Granddaughter is showing off your work today.

I mixed a vintage Copeland Spode transferware pattern, Royal Jasmine Marina, with some of my Cottage ware.  I love the creamy background of the plates with the brown transfer of roses and flowers. 

I'm really thinking that I want a full set of this pattern...just what I need, another set of dishes.  It's so hard to decide on just one set...what I am talking about??? I've never had only one set of dishes!  I can be faithful to one man, but one set of dishes?  Now that is just asking too much.

For a centerpiece I took a metal topiary frame in the shape of a bowl and added ivy and ivory roses, weaving in and out and leaving some to loosely drape over.  I placed a brown crackled glass candle holder in the center.

I don't remember where I purchase the Cottage Ware (something else I could easily collect more of).  It is by Price Kensington of England.  I only have these few pieces.

Close up of the Teapot

Coffee Pot

 and the salt and pepper shakers

I have a couple of these basket shaped houses and thought one would be cute on this table.  

  The roof opens up and when lined with a cloth or napkin it is wonderful for serving rolls or bread.

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Close up of the tea cup and saucer (Purchase here) 

I used two napkins, a white lace overlain with a plain brown napkin...I like the lace peeking out.  I tied them with a drapery tieback of a shimmery, gold organza with amber, brown and gold bead work.

I added a crocheted pillow to the dining chair to help tie it together

Here's a close up of Mimi's tablecloth.  I think it is beautiful and looks particularly beautiful with these dishes.

The platter is a large one, suitable for serving a Thanksgiving turkey.

Each of the pieces in this Spode Copeland pattern have a slightly different rose bouquet.  It's just a beautiful pattern.

I'm finishing with a picture of Mimi and me when I was about 6 or 7.  (My Mom painted all those paintings on the wall!)

 A Poem for your Thoughts:

While we honor all our mothers
With words of love and praise
While we tell about their goodness
And their kind and loving ways
We should also think of Great grandma
She's a mother, too, you see
For she mothered my dear mother's mother
As my mother mothers me!

I hope you enjoyed this post.   I'm linking to Susan's Tablescape Thursday which she graciously hosts from her beautiful blog at Between Naps on the Porch, Cindy at her absolutely beautiful & Romantic Home  and to White Wednesday at Faded Charm, another lovely blog.  Please join these three for lovely table settings,  pretty white things, and show and tell Friday!