Black and White Table For Two

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Nothing but black and white.  This little table is set up in the corner of my shop displaying a romantic little spot for two.

Transferware from some of my favorite potters...Spode, Ridgway, Johnson Brothers and Meakin...sets the scene...



Layers of black and white...geometrics, florals, paisleys and scrolls

 These individual, covered soups are some of my favorite Spode pieces...aren't they wonderful?



 with just a touch of gold (ooops...I forgot about this plate having that so I guess so much for black and white only!)



Black flatware with ornate, silver detailing

Ralph Lauren Paisley Table Linens

Evening shots...elegant...cozy...romantic....
soft candlelight...flickering glow...


Care for a glass of wine?



Sources (click highlighted word to go to source site):
Linens:  Personally by Pat
Pillar Candles:  Zest Candles
Transferware / Black & White Dishes:  English Transferware
Flatware:  Hampton

I'm joining:
Between Naps on the Porch

Comments

  1. The TablescaperJanuary 6, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Ohhhh.... Ah.... I love this. I love the mixing of so many patterns and you do it so well. It's amazing how many different patterns you have going on there. Just beautiful.

    - The Tablescaper

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  2. Chubby ChiequeJanuary 6, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Oh my goodness... a very pleasant & elegant tablesetting I see today. Love the toile and, well, I love everything...

    Happy TS...

    Greetings from chilly Stockholm,
    /chie

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    A striking scene! smiles...

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  4. LanaJanuary 6, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    This is absolutely GORGEOUS!!@!! Truly!!! Elegant & refined!

    Hugs,
    Lana

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  5. Red Couch RecipesJanuary 6, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Nancy, what a pleasant table for two. You'd think that the Ralph Lauren linens would be to busy with the black and white toile, but it isn't -- it's perfect. Love the individual soup tureens too. So cozy! Joni

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  6. The Decorative DreamerJanuary 6, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    So pretty! I love black and white and paisley, all together they are wonderful!

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  7. DeniseJanuary 6, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Nancy,It's been awhile since I've commented on your blog.Hope all is well with you and are having a good new year.When I saw you were blogging black And white I had to stop and take a peek ,Of course it's all gorgeous.Someday I will take the jump and join this new generation and purchace something on-line but as I told you before it's scary for my hubby.If I do,my first purchase will be a lavender plate or two from you.In your arcives do you have an all lavender post? I have to look.

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  8. Alycia NicholsJanuary 6, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Ooh la la...me likey!!! Wow!!! Those covered soup bowls are fabulous!!! Fabulous!!!

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  9. Honey at 2805January 6, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Gorgeous, as usual!

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  10. SusanJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    These dishes are absolutely gorgeous!! Beautiful!

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  11. ChrisJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    I love this pattern.

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  12. Custom ComfortsJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    So utterly beautiful!!! You must have so much fun playing with all your dishes :)
    Cindy

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  13. KathleenJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    I love it! The tablecloth and covered bowls are wonderful!!!

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  14. Amy ChalmersJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    This table setting is so chic Nancy. I can't say I 've seen a more stylish table...I love this~!!

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  15. ScribblerJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Love it!

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  16. MarlisJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Love your black and white -- oh and gold.. It's lovely and you are correct, those individual soups are totally cool. Great tablecloth too.

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  17. The Barnett FamilyJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Nancy, once again you cease to amaze us with your talent and endless supply of goodies. Love all the black/white combos. Loved the the pattern of the tablecloth with the patterned transferware. Thanks for sharing!

    P.S. Great arrangement around the mirror!

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  18. MarigeneJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Oh, I like all the black and white transferware!
    Happy New Year, Nancy.

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  19. xinexJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Very romatintic and so pretty! I have those flatware too and I love them!....Christine

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Hi Nancy, Thanks for stopping by my blog and for letting me know about yours...it's very lovely and the black transferware is gorgeous....maureen

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  21. Debra@CommonGroundJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    This is such an elegant and classy color combination. b/w is always wonderful for a special occasion. Love the gold that adds that pop of color. Thanks for linking up with VIF,
    hugs,
    Debra

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  22. Luncheons at the JunctionJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    I hvae never seen this pattern, and I love it. Paired with the RL linens - it's perfection!

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  23. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Hi Nancy, Love the linens and the dishes. You have created another beautiful table.
    xo,
    Sherry

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  24. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJanuary 8, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Beautiful combination Nancy- it is very elegant and pretty - the black and white is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing this at my party! :)

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  25. SusanneJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Very pretty, I especially like the plates arranged around the mirror on the wall.
    Susanne.

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  26. KimMalkJanuary 8, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Hi Nancy, you have such an eye (and collection!) for mixing all of the black and whites. Thank you so much for sharing. Hugs, Kim

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  27. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageJanuary 13, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    What a wonderful vignette, Nancy! The covered soups are fabulous.

    It's fun for me to look at the various patterns that you use and see if I have any of them. It just so happens, I have a set of the Renaissance transferware that you used for your underplates -mine are in green.

    And the transferware around the oval mirror...I just love it all!

    Thanks for linking to my party. It's fun to see the beautiful transferware you link up each week.

    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com

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