My Baby's Birthday Table...If Only....Tablescape Thursday

     Today is my baby girl's 26th birthday! The above picture (of a picture) was the day we brought her home from the hospital. If you can tell, her dress is layer upon layer of pink ruffles. She was dressed like that for several years. I guess I understand why she hates pink now! I did the math and realized that my mom is the same age in this picture that I am now. Time really does fly. It took me 9 years to get pregnant, so this little princess was quite the surprise and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't realize how lucky I am to have her in my life. We tease her that she was born an adult. I can honestly say that we have never had a fight or even a serious disagreement. She was my easy child and she still is. Everyone should get at least one of those! She hasn't been home for her birthday in several years. So, in her honor, I'm setting a pretty table that we might use if she were here. Instead, she's going out with friends to dinner at a Walt Disney World resort. I'd pick that too!

     I brought up our extra table to today. It is a bit larger than my glass table in our dining area. It seats 6, but I set it for our family of 4. I was anxious to use the silver chargers that I found on our road trip on the Great River Road. I used our wedding china, Lenox Moonspun, I still love it. They quit making it in 1995. I see that replacements.com has the dinner plates priced over $40 each. I didn't realize I was making an investment when we selected this pattern.

     My wedding crystal is Fostoria Buttercup. It was actually discontinued in 1959, but it was still available through our jewelry store when I got married in 1974. My mother and grandmother had the same pattern and a few of the pieces came from their collections. Now, my sister has my mother's crystal. This pattern obviously is very special in our family. Between us, my sister and I have many pieces and accessory pieces. We could host quite a party.

My sterling flatware was my grandmother's.

It is Alvin Sterling, French Scroll.

     I used a collection of mismatched vintage crystal candlesticks on the table. I love to do this to get different heights. Each is actually half of a pair, but I only used one of each with creamy white candles. The tablecloth I've had for many years. I like that it has both silver and gold threads running through it. See that hint of bling?

     How do I set a table fit for my princess? An antique vase filled with white alstroemeria and vintage rhinestone and pearl jewelry that once belonged to her grandmother and great-grandmother.

     This is an example of how you can think "outside the box" and use almost anything on a table. My cut glass rose bowl is filled with vintage pearls and a very old Eisenberg brooch.

     A vintage necklace is wrapped around a candlestick. I've had many of these pieces of my grandmother's for years. I actually wear them on those rare occasions where I'm really dressed up. Nothing like a little flash to dress up the little black dress!

A simple cut glass water pitcher and the table is done.

I picked a few peach roses from my yard to place

on the vintage napkins to add a hint of color to the table.

Of course any table is prettier by candlelight.

Happy Birthday Baby!

If only I could be with you, I'd be so much happier!

I am linking today with Susan @ Between Naps on the Porch

for Tablescape Thursday. Make sure you stop to say hello!