napkins for every state!

I have to let you in on a fun secret... I recently discovered the cutest napkins with a fabulous twist on a theme. Honey + Hank designs the most charming patterns using the silhouette of each state as part of the design. 

 

They take the shape of, let's say the state of Oklahoma, and create the most amazing designs. We can now be loyal to our favorite state in the most creative way ever, right here at our own dinner tables! 

If you look closely, the orange feathers on these napkins are made using the shape of Oklahoma! I chose this pattern not only for their seasonal color and fantastic feather motif, but also because we have dear family that lives in Oklahoma. 

This fun orange feather design is so perfect for fall and for Thanksgiving, that I’ve combined them here with some of my favorite brown transferware turkey plates. 

 

Aren’t they so cute?! 

What’s really fun is that Honey + Hank have so many different designs, colors and styles, and they offer napkin designs for practically every state. 

 

These are the two patterns I chose. You can really get an up-close look at the fun state designs here. 

 

The blue set of napkins are realllly fun! Not only do they feature all fifty states, but the pattern mimics a sort of leopard pattern too. And you know I love a good leopard pattern! 

Since I can’t resist a good theme, I pulled out some of my vintage blue and white souvenir state plates to combine with the Fifty States Napkins. 

Kind of a fun play on the theme... don’t you think?

Blue and white with just a hint of yellow is a fresh look for fall or any time of the year.

Here's a peek at some of their other blue and white patterns...   

Can you spot the Kentucky napkins (horses) and the Tennessee Napkins (guitars)? All their designs are so clever!   

 

In addition to the fabulous Fifty States Leopard pattern, they even make a Fifty States Hydrangea pattern. Here it is below--- made into gorgeous pillows. Most of these patterns come in several color choices too.  

 

ciao! fabiana 

 

 

Visit Honey + Hank to see all their styles. 

 

Here are the links for items featured in this story: 

 

Oklahoma Feather Napkins 

 

Fifty States Leopard Napkins 

Kentucky Derby Napkins 

Tennessee Guitars Napkins 

Fifty States Hydrangea Pillows

Stoneware Acorn Napkin Rings 

Pewter Classic Napkin Rings

adventures in thrifting: july 2019

Over the past few weeks, I’ve found some really fun treasures while visiting my favorite thrift stores, and some new ones.

Since I love setting tablescapes for each season and holiday, I’m always on the lookout for some specific items like transferware, vintage glassware and linens but once in a while something just catches my eye, and the price is just right, that it may start a new category of collecting.

Transferware is at the top of my list when I'm out treasure hunting. When I walk into a thrift shop, I always head to the plate aisle first. Yesterday I found this amazing group of red transferware, the five larger plates above.

The smaller plates were found with Laura a few weeks ago. Although blue is my favorite, red is a close second. Look how pretty they look in an abstract arrangement that would be so pretty on a wall in the dining room or kitchen. 

Of course, they always look spectacular on a table when mixing and matching patterns and even colors of transferware.

And speaking of spectacular, when I saw these tea cups on the shelf, I grabbed them so quickly that it was like an out-of-body experience! My instincts kicked in and they were in my cart before I knew what happened.

Hand colored transferware is so pretty, and these little tea cups had no saucers, but that ok, because it’s easy to find red transferware saucers and it makes the whole look of them more interesting when we’re sipping tea with mismatched sets. 

I just love all the details on a pattern like this, and when the inside of the cup has a design, that’s a huge bonus!

Collecting vintage pie plates is something I fell into quite by accident. I picked up a few here or there for special projects like a Thanksgiving story or special recipe I had to share, and now I just think they’re so cute!

This cherry pie plate was found about a week ago, and it'll fit in just right with the other ones I already have.

What I love most about them is that the recipe is printed right on them, and of course the graphics are fun too. The pumpkin pie plate right above the strawberry pie plate is by Rae Dunn, and all the rest are vintage. 

Pumpkin pie seems to be the most popular!

You may have read my blog post about collecting state plates and souvenir plates, so you know I’m always on the hunt for them.

I found this Ohio plate in the one thrift store I went to in Mammoth over the weekend. Thrifting on vacation is one of my favorite pastimes. You never know what you're gonna find!

One of the most amazing things about shopping at thrift stores is that the money you spend goes to charity in most cases. The proceeds of the Mammoth thrift store goes to The Wounded Warrior Project which is an amazing organization that helps injured veterans.

In addition to helping the community, shopping a thrift stores reduces waste as we reuse items that may end up in landfills. 😊

Now back to our regularly scheduled program… just kidding! 😉

What I really appreciate about the transferware type of plates is the intricate detail of each pattern. Copper plates are engraved and then the design is "transfered" on to thin sheets of paper where it is then applied to a plate or other item. Sort of like those rub-on tattoos for children.

This blue transferware plate shows a tower of Yale University and is made by Wedgwood. Look at the detail in the border. I just love that zig zag pattern with the floral motif.

And now, on to glassware… I don’t collect a lot of glass items except for goblets and water glasses that I use for setting tables, but vases are also quite useful for tablescapes.

I couldn’t pass up these pretty blue vases, and the two in front are even hand-blown! I just love their quirky shapes. Wouldn't they look amazing with white roses or hydrangeas in them? 

They're not too big, and are just the perfect size for an intimate gathering. They'll be featured soon on a table, I can assure you! 

I also found a set of these vintage goblets in the most fabulous navy blue color yesterday. There are six in this set which is perfect for the table. 

Jasperware

Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve been enthralled with Jasperware by Wedgwood. I don't know why, but I think it's the patterns with the people on them that has attracted me all this time, and the bisque finish is so elegant.

I mostly have typical blue trays and covered boxes with the raised white pattern, but this round box in the cutest pumpkin shape really had my name written all over it! It's so perfect to hold a few special pieces of jewelry.

This funny little tureen or large sugar bowl makes me laugh a little bit. Those large handles on each side are so cute, and they just remind me of Prince Charles for some reason! 

Anyways, brown transferware is always so perfect for fall and especially for Thanksgiving. Take the lid off, add some pretty flowers or stems of autumn leaves, and this makes the prettiest centerpiece for your table!

And while we're on the subject of Thanksgiving, how about a pumpkin embossed platter that's so beautiful, it would be stunning as the centerpiece of your hutch or even displayed on the wall for a seasonal touch. 

Of course using it to serve turkey would be the obvious and perfect choice for this platter, found for next to nothing yesterday at Goodwill!

I hope you enjoyed this little part of my thrifting adventures of the past month. I do have other collectables and plates that I didn't photograph, but chances are you'll be seeing them soon in one of my tablescapes.

I'm actually working on some spring and Easter projects this week, so I'll share little snippets of those soon!

ciao! fabiana