I have a big surprise for all of you who are followers of Far Above Rubies! But first, I have to show you what arrived last week. You know how much I love my Mikasa "Italian Countryside." I have used it in many tablescapes, and was so happy when Blake from Mikasa started posting links to my tables on their Facebook page. I was even more thrilled when they contacted me about a giveaway. I love Mikasa dinnerware and couldn't wait to get something to review. You have probably guessed that I chose the "Brava Rooster" pattern, part of the "Gourmet Basics by Mikasa" collection! After seeing that rooster party go by with nothing to show, I "needed" something with roosters! After trying it, I knew you would love it too! I'm so excited to show you this table...so let's go!
Don't you just love this? I love the colors in this guy! There are different roosters on each piece. And if you notice, the cups have roosters on each side.
I thought vintage Bakelite flatware would be perfect for this breakfast table! Since spoons in the Bakelite are rare, I added the Mikasa "Italian Countryside" flatware. I will go into detail about this flatware in another post, but I can tell you it is fabulous!! It is very substantial, which is a big deal for me. The square rattan chargers are from overstock.com.
I took the plates my local fabric store to find something with an American "farm" feel, but ended up with this red and mustard toile and headed for the French countryside!
I made two runners and layered them...
I sewed tucks on each end for interest and added the fringe.
I decided to use the "fleur-de-lis" fold for the napkins for a little "french" feel and to coordinate with the "fleur-de-lis" on the topiaries. I made these napkins 18 1/2 inches, so they had to be folded in quarters to do this fold. I used raffia to tie a rustic little bow...
Voila, a little French twist!
The goblets are Imperial Glass "Old Williamsburg" in amber.
These topiaries actually used to be faux. I bought them at JoAnn Fabrics when I lived in Washington, D.C. in the 1990s, and they were covered with faux ivy. I stripped the faux ivy and "planted" the forms in clay pots that I had painted and glazed, then added real ivy. Now the question is how long can I keep them alive? I generally have good luck with ivy, so we'll see!
I gathered anything yellow I could find from the property and placed it all in this antique basket that belonged to my grandfather.
After seeing the dinnerware, my mom brought me this guy! Isn't he handsome? The salt and pepper belonged to my grandmother.
I also got the yellow accent plates! Don't you love this color? They also have them in red, green and brown.
This is my rooster table, now how about yours? One lucky person will get 8 place settings of "Brava Rooster" in the round!!! Yes, I said 8 place settings!
In order to be entered in the giveaway you need be a "follower" of Far Above Rubies, then you can add more entries by doing the following:
1. Leave a comment here to let me know you are a "follower" for one entry.
2. "Like" the MikasaDining Facebook page: www.facebook.com/mikasadining for another entry.
3. Post the name of your favorite Mikasa pattern on the Mikasa Facebook wall for another entry.
4. Visit www.mikasa.com and sign up to receive special offers and promotions from Mikasa for another entry.
5. Post about it on your sidebar for another entry.
Make sure you come back here and leave a comment letting me know which of the above you do so I can add to your entries!
Deadline for entries is midnight EST August 27. So tell your friends, get over to Facebook, and let's get started!
I am really excited to be part of this giveaway because I really do use Mikasa and love the quality. We are seriously enjoying this dinnerware, and I am also loving the yellow. I'll be showing several different tables with that in the next few weeks.
FYI...I am not an employee or affiliate of Lifetime Brands, and I received the Mikasa items at no cost to review. The opinions here are mine and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Lifetime.
I will be joining Susan at Tablescape Thursday over at "Between Naps on the Porch" and for the first time to "Fabric Fun Thursday" at "Cheap Chic Home," so be sure to go by there and see all the participants!
Anita
I don't know where to start...love those dishes...I would have picked them out also...Not only is the design but the "square" shape is so beautiful!!! Your tablescape is an exercise in beauty!!! There is so much eye candy that I will have to go back and study it more...especially the way you folded those beautiful napkins!!! I'll be back!!! Please enter me...I am a follower!!!
ReplyDeleteOh I love this pattern! I am a big Mikasa fan and drool over their website often! I am a follower!
ReplyDeleteI "like" Mikasa on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteI have signed up for the Special Promotions on Mikasa.com
ReplyDeleteI am a big fan of Italian Countryside because it is so neutral yet pretty. You can mix and match it with other patterns beautifully. If I had a few others to choose from I would try the Indigo Blue or Parchment Red for a change of pace. Honestly you can't go wrong with Mikasa!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower. Your tablescape all together is perfect. I can't wait for breadfast. I really like this set of rooster dishes as they are elegant rather than cutesy. I don't do cute! Thanks for showing one way to pull it all together.
ReplyDeleteJust "like"d Mikasa on facebook.
ReplyDeleteOh, Anita...I think this is one of my all time favorite tablescapes! The square plates have never been my style until now and all the pretty, velvety colors are fabulous. I love what you did with the gorgeous table linens; the fleur de lis napkins are beautiful {you have to show us how to make them}. Love, love, love this.
ReplyDeleteWould love to be in the giveaway. I'm a follower!
xoxo
Jane
Love the Sketch Floral and Sketch Blossom. I posted on Mikasa's wall about that.
ReplyDeleteI signed up for the specials at Mikasa.com. We recently bought a set of Mikasa floral dishes at an estate sale. They are my husband's current favorite.
ReplyDeleteAnita....REALLY this is a terrific giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI am a faithful follwer!
I *Liked* Mikasa on Facebook!
I am a huge fan of the Brava Rooster and told Mikasa on their FB page!
I signed up to recieve special offers from Mikasa!
I always enjoy visiting you and today was extra fun :)
Blessings!
Gail
Anita!!!! This is absolutely gorgeous. Your table scape is amazing. I love the plates but everything else you chose to accent them is PERFECT! Those runners are so beautiful. Well done!
ReplyDeleteOkay, forgive me and delete if this is a double comment. I am encountering Blogger problems this morning!!
ReplyDeleteTERRIFIC giveaway Anita!!
1. I am a faithful follower.
2. I *liked* Mikasa on Facebook.
3. I wrote on the wall of Mikasa (I LOVE Brava Rooster...can't have too many roosters!)
4. I signed up for the promotional emails from Mikasa.
Thanks for hosting such a wonderful giveaway. I always enjoy visiting you :)
Blessings!
Gail
Anita, I am a follower and I am always so impressed with your tablescapes. You put a lot of love into them!
ReplyDeleteI "liked" Mikasa on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteI posted my favorite Mikasa pattern on Facebook: French Countryside.
ReplyDeleteI signed up for special offers on Mikasa.com
ReplyDeleteAnita, I love love love this table. Love the runnHers and napkins you made and love the fleur de lis shape of the napkins. Those dishes are awesome and I love the yellow square ones you have on the bottom.You know I am a follower. I was the first one!
ReplyDeletethanks for the giveaway opp. glad you showed the layered runner in this post- i had wondered from the previous post about it.
ReplyDeletelove the yellow plates with the rooster ones
i am a faithful follower, receive mikasa's weekly emails, own 3 mikasa patterns- italian countryside, palatial platinum and arabella.
also liked mikasa on facebook but saw no where to post favs
You did a beautiful post - adore that basket from your grand
Anita!! The table is gorgeous and I love your new dinnerware! You have such a talent for creating beautiful tables!
ReplyDeleteYou know I'm a follower!!
Hugs,
Susan
How lovely. I love those plates and your surely put everything together perfectly. The entire room just says "come on in". Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower. I love your tablescape Brava Rooster is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWent to the facebook page and pressed the like button.
ReplyDeleteLove the Sasaki Dynasty. When I lived in Southern California there was a huge Mikasa warehouse not too far away & I loved to go there often. Their sales were amazing!
Can someone say, HOLY COW what a nice giveaway? Well I can, and of course I am a follower, one of your fist ones in fact:) I am heading over to Mikasa right now....thanks Anita! Your table is gorgeous and I love the french flair!
ReplyDeleteI liked Mikasa's website!
ReplyDeleteI also posted on their wall the set I liked.
ReplyDeleteAnd I just posted it to my sidebar.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower and would love to receive this! Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteI "like" Mikasa on Facebook..
ReplyDeleteI signed up for Special Offers and Promotions on Mikasa.com. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteHi Anita, how lovely as always. I would like to participate in the contest considering I lost all of my Mikasa fine glasses and bowls in the last earthquake that happend 2 months ago. Can you imagine 3 shelves of my pantry fell one on top of the other. I dont even want to remember, just moved here and that happened after I had my crystals for 23 years they survived the move, yet when they got here, the earthquake happened.
ReplyDeleteYour table setting is just beautiful!!! I feel like a slob now eating off my paper plates!!! LOL!!
ReplyDeleteOh. My. Word.
ReplyDeleteI'm such a tablescape stalker that I have seen too many to count. This is one of my all time favorites. I love your new dishes, (and does it count to tell you that I'm following as soon as I post this comment so I can vie for some of my own?)
I just plainly love everything about this table. The colors are SO "me". I love LOVE the napkins folded that way. That's going on my table some time for sure.
It's just a perfectly wonderful table.
I don't do facebook, but I'm trying to figure out how many other ways I can up my chances. Grin.
I'm a happy follower!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI signed up for the email sales and specials too!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love these dishes! Oh My Goodness! A chance to win some! Yippee! I am a follower of your blog!
ReplyDeletei am a new follower
ReplyDelete*I like* Mikasa on fb just.plzzz@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteOh Anita! I was hoping this giveaway would have something to do with those rooster plates. I had to go check them out when I saw them on your side bar. I actually looked at them and thought I like the round! Hahe! Wish me luck, you know I am a follower. I'll be doing all of the above for extra entries also! I had no idea that all the roosters are different, that is wonderful! You have set a gorgeous rooster table! I love the runners you made, your topiaries and of course that handsome rooster your mama got you. This is absolutely magazine quality stunning, as most of your tables are. I can certainly understand why Mikasa was happy to find you! Thanks for sharing the love!
ReplyDeletei liked Brava Rooster on FB man these are beautiful dishes just.plzzz@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteJust clicked like on FB for Mikasa
ReplyDeletePosted your giveaway on my sidebar!
ReplyDeleteJust signed up for sales and promotions!
ReplyDeleteJust posted my favorite Mikasa style on their FB Wall!
ReplyDeleteCan't remember if I posted this yet, but I have posted this on my sidebar too! Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteOh my -- what a fabulous give-away! I love your roosters. I am a follower and I did check out the Mikasa facebook -- I "liked" it an what great animal prints! Thanks for your sweet visit to my grandgirls birthday post!
ReplyDeleteI am now a follower of Far Above Rubies. Your tablescape is just beautiful, every inch of it. I love the plates and the colors and the linens, everything!
ReplyDeleteI liked "Mikasadining" on Facebook...Christine
ReplyDeleteI love your rooster table, Anita. Beautiful table runners that you made too! Love how you folded the napkins. This is a great table!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Beth
That is a great tablescape, love the roosters and the French country effect. It looks fantastic in your dining room, I don't know if your room is designed French country, but it felt like it with those lovely dishes.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower, please list me for your giveaway. Thanks!
I both 'liked' the Mikasa on their Facebook, and posted that my fav dish set in the 'Midnight Bloom.' Please put me down for 2 entries here and that previous entry for the followers. I'm so excited about this giveaway, thanks for hosting it.
ReplyDeleteAnita,
ReplyDeleteI'm a fairly new follower and love your blog. So
glad I found it. I "liked" Mikasadining on facebook, and posted name of pattern I liked on
their facebook wall. I also signed up for special offers & promotions from Mikasa.
Grace
I love the simplicity and beauty! The toile is just perfect. What an honor to be linked by Mikasa--of course, I can see why. I'm a new follower--please enter me. I don't have any roosters either :( ps- Love the one your mom brought!
ReplyDeleteAnita! I love, love, love your table! I love chickens and roosters in my kitchen and have them all around. You KNOW I NEED THOSE DISHES!!!!
ReplyDeleteI "Liked" Mikasa on Facebook.
I posted my favorite Mikasa pattern on their website.
I also signed up for special offers and promos on their website.
Please make sure I get lots of entries, "cause I am going to dream about those Brava Rooster dishes!! 8-)
OOPS! Anita, I forgot to tell you that I am a follower of Far Above Rubies! That's very important. I love your blogspot!
ReplyDeleteWow, you have outdone yourself on this one. That table of yours looks so pretty. Love the material you have chosen to go with it and the contrast of the yellow plates too.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower, but I do not need more dishes--I am trying to simplify. Also, just wondering where these dishes are made? I hope not China....please give me good news and tell me they are made elsewhere.
That is beautiful, Anita! I love what you did with the fabrics, and the dishes are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower, but I don't do facebook.
Hi Anita!
ReplyDeleteAhhhh I'm so excited to participate :D
I love this pattern! I may have to go back to Facebook to say how much I adore this one too!
This "ticket" is for being a follower of your wonderful blog... Thank you Anita for being such a friend to us all!
Thank you Mikasa!
Hi Anita! I've been a fan of Mikasa on Facebook since they discovered your lovely tablescape a while back... It's been lots of fun!
ReplyDeleteI posted on Facebook that I love the simple patterns like French and Italian Countryside... but this one, of Brava Rooster is so cheerful!
ReplyDeleteWho wouldn't wear a smile dining on these!
I also signed up with Mikasa.com ... I love specials and great offers!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mikasa!
Thank you dear Anita!
...and of course...
ReplyDeleteI just posted that ADORABLE rooster and your FABULOUS giveaway in my sidebar!
Good luck to all ! ! !
I only like every single thing about your beautiful tablescape! I'm glad that I'm a follower, and as of this post, the Brava Rooster has to be my favorite pattern of Mikasa. Thank you for sharing your charming design. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteAnita, loved your table, especially with the yellow charger plates...it is one of my favorites of all that you have done.
ReplyDeleteI am your newest follower...thought I already was one!
Wow....this is an amazing giveaway especially for a rooster lover like myself. Your tablescape was amazing...so welcoming. Reminds me of an Italian Countryside Home. Inspiring!
ReplyDeleteIm also a follower...found you from Debbiedoos
ReplyDeleteYour giveaway is now on my sidebar!
ReplyDeleteI dont have a Facebook so I cant do the other entries, but sometimes less is more. lol I still appreciate the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding me? I actually have a chance to win these dishes??? OMG! I love these!!!! I am a big rooster fan and was going gaga over them.
ReplyDeleteThankfully I'm a follower so I get to enter :)
Thank you so much!!!
Hugs,
Joanne
Your table is beautiful, the colors are so warm and inviting! What a fun give-away, thanks for the chance! I'm a follower.
ReplyDeleteI posted your give-away on my side bar:@)
ReplyDeleteSuch a charming French inspired tablescape. I adore roosters. Love all the colors and patterns!
ReplyDeletexx
I am a new follower of Far Above Rubies. I have been following your blog for close to a month and love to see you tablecape ideas each thursday. I would love to enter in the giveaway for the Mikasa dish set. Have a bless day!
ReplyDeleteSuzanne Patterson
Anita, you have OUTDONE yourself with this table! LOVE the French Country look, and I am so impressed that you made your runners from those fabulous fabrics. I also love the square mats used with the square plates -- so visually appealing! And I must learn that napkin fold -- a new one to me. Thank you!
ReplyDeletewhat a great table... morning, noon OR night!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe yellow plates & square shapes REALLY take this table over the top! Roosters rule...
what a great table... morning, noon OR night!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe yellow plates & square shapes REALLY take this table over the top! Roosters rule...
what a great table... morning, noon OR night!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe yellow plates & square shapes REALLY take this table over the top! Roosters rule...
This is AMAZING! Your tablescape is beautiful! This would be amazing to win! I am a follower!
ReplyDeleteI "liked" the Mikasa Dining FB page.
ReplyDeleteI also posted my fave on FB.
ReplyDeleteI signed up at Mikasa too! I stop by through Tablescape Thursday. I love the tablelinens! You are so talented. Thanks for all the fabulousness!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove, love love your new tablescape! I am now a follower...lost you and today found you! Mikasa is me! I wish I had the money to buy it all!!!
ReplyDeleteOh...I guess I'll have to get my sewing machine out (after I move) and start making runners, napkins and placemats! Yours are beautiful!Thank you so much for sharing. I am headed over to Mikasa Dining! I love when bloggers share information! A big THANK YOU!!!!
OOh beautiful choice in patterns! Love the plates and your tablesetting.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower - what a great chance to win!
I liked Mikasa on FB!!! great find.
ReplyDeleteI posted that I love the anissa pattern followed closely by the Garden Toscana in pumpkin and the Palatial Gold patterns... on FB!!
ReplyDeleteand I signed up for the notifications by email!!! good luck to everyone!
ReplyDeleteI spent some time looking at your tablescape and humming along..... I have "liked" Mikasa on FB..got so excited, that I have them on my FB page! I couldn't choose a pattern that I liked. I love it all and wanted everything I saw! I spent more time looking at your beautiful tablescape..NOW I have to go!!!!!!! thank you for sharing.....
ReplyDeleteWoo-Hoo....what a terrific tablescape as well as a super-D-duper chance to win some beautiful Mikasa dishes!!! ~BIG GRIN~ LOVE those Brava Roosters!!!
ReplyDeleteI just hopped over to their site & have been looking through all their selections. I love, love, LOVE that Elegant Scroll Pearl...mostly because I don't have anything with platinium on it & would love to be able to coordinate that will all the other silver pieces I've collected.
That brilliant Parchment Red is awesome & would be fab for Christmas. I don't have specific Christmas dishes.
I could also fall in love with their Grace pattern, just for the pretty cups that go with it.
The Infinity Band is also very pretty. I almost hope I don't win because it would be really hard to decide.
I can't say any of that on Facebook, as I canceled my account. Too much like Peeping Toms over there!
Thanks for the chance to win these, Honey. It is a very generous give-away!
I've been a follower of yours for at least 100 years, I'm sure. ;-p
ReplyDeleteYour button is now up on my sidebar, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you again for sharing those pretty roosters!!!
fondly,
Rett
forgot to tell you I signed up for email updates on their site, too. Sheesh...is this enough comments???? LOL
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I love your table, it's so fun and cozy. I love the colors on your walls and tablescape. What a fun giveaway, you are awesome!
ReplyDeleteI posted on my side bar and I'm crossing my fingers and my toes for this one.
ReplyDeleteYour table was just wonderful. I can see why you love the dishes. The yellow plates, flowers and runners just make everything come together perfectly. My sister sent me over to look and I'm glad that I did.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower. I "liked" Mikasa on facebook and added a comment on the Mikasa facebook page.I'd put you on my sidebar but I don't have a blog. I just read and follow. BTW, my original wedding dishes are Mikasa and I still love them and use them. (discontinued pattern). Thanks for having this giveaway.
Hi Anita, Thank you so much for linking up your beautiful table to Fabric Fun Thursday. To combine it with this giveaway is phenomenal. Congratulations to you for your recognition from Mikasa. I adore your fabric & runner and have never seen fleur de lis napkin folding before. What inspiration you have given us all.
ReplyDeleteI'm also going to post this on my sidebar. ;)
ReplyDeleteOh, Anita! Where do I start! Your table is wonderful. You know I'm such a Rooster fan and your new dishes are gorgeous! Love the square plates!
ReplyDeleteYour centerpiece is so lovely! I do believe you're in the Rooster club now - he's a beauty and the salt and peppers are adorable!
What a wonderful generous giveaway! I would love to have the chance to win these lovely dishes!! Now you know I'm a follower and have been a long time. I went and 'liked' the Mikasa Facebook bage!! I'm going to post your little button on my blog too to announce your giveaway! Whomever wins these will be one lucky yard bird! :)
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
I have "liked" Mikasa on facebook, posted on Mikasa facebook page my favorite patteron and also signed up on website to receive special offers. Awesome giveaway hope to win it. : )
ReplyDeleteI was going to join even before I saw the giveaway, because of the new dishes! So, that makes it a better deal for both of us! I am excited to see there is a Micasa facebook page, and am positive that I'm going to LIKE it! Come visit me, and maybe be a follower too, can't wait to see what you will come up with next. Sandi
ReplyDeleteAnita, this is wonderful! How talented you are to sew those lovely runners...beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHi Anita, I am new to your blog and discovered it a couple of weeks ago. I have been pouring over all the older posts and enjoying your beautiful style and decor.I don't blog but love all the special home and food blogs. Being from SC I love southern blogs as well. I am certainly a follower now look foward to future fall posts. I have a rooster themed kitchen...details and golds, greens and reds and love the Brava Mikasa dishes. many thanks for your service and your familiy to our Great country! ~Emelia~
ReplyDeleteHi Anita... Your table is lovely!! The napkin fleurs in the bowls are beyond special... a perfect touch LOVE THEM!
ReplyDeleteI know Mari & she does love pink!!! She is the sweetest :-)
Thanks for your visit,
Bella
Anita, I signed up for Mikasa.com for announcements, offers etc., on line. Thank you for hosting this give-a-way. Take care and many thanks for sharing your decor and family heritage stories as well. I love to hear about family and home connections.Thank you again, Emelia.
ReplyDeleteAnita...
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by my post. I enjoyed your comments!
This table is so pretty...and the colors so autumnal (I love autumn and am looking forward to the seaaon change). Your tablerunner is perfect. This table is just lovely!!
Tess
I am rather new to this whole lovely world of tablescape blogs.. and I truly believe you to be one of the most entertaining, and surely one of the most talented! I love your Rooster Brava themed table.. and the runners you designed and put together are so perfect! I really look forward to Thursdays every week where I link on to your blog from Susan at the Porch.
ReplyDeleteI love my Italian Countryside dishes and flatware! In fact, the dishes were used in my tablescape on my blog this week (the final one in the 17 tablescapes featured at a recent Festival of Tables).
ReplyDeleteThese in your tablescape are fantastic!
I'm a new follower AND I'm receiving emails from Mikasa.
Anita, I am always anxious to what beautiful tablescapes you will present for us. Just LOVE this one! The table runner is so pretty and I love the napkin folds.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I am a follower of your blog.
Oh, Anita! I just found you through Between Naps on the Porch! I don't have a blog, but I follow a lot of them that have to do with tablescapes, because that is my love, too. For the first time, ever, I figured out how to be a follower and signed up with you. I'll be checking back frequently. I love the dishes and would love to be included in your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteAnd I signed up to be receive Mikasa's promotion notices.
ReplyDeleteBTW--I love the toile, the fleur-de-lis napkins, and your fresh topiaries--and the dishes!
Anita your table scapes are just so pretty the heart and thought you put into them showes through each time .I love the linens and the napkin fold was the perfect touch.You gave me a new idea with the fold love the raffita tie on it .You always add just the right touch.And the Mikasa dishes are just lovely .They would look so nice in my cafe kitchen :)
ReplyDeleteWow!!!! I love, love, love everything about your tablescape! And about your blog, for that matter! (And I feel honoured to see my blog in your sidebar list :) )
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the opportunity to win some Mikasa dishes! Here's what I've done to enter your give-away:
1. I am SOOOO a follower!
2. I "liked" Mikasa on facebook
3. I posted about my favourite dishes on Mikasa's fb wall.
4. I figured out how to post your give-away button on the sidebar of my blog so that it links back to your post:) It's there -- so cool!
Thank you, too, for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment today!
WoW!....I stopped blogging for the longest time,but your blog is so inspiring,I must get back to it...nice give away!..and I am a new follower.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of yours. I grew up with Mikasa dishes. But there is a storm here so I have to do the other entry steps later.
ReplyDeleteSigning off for a bit!
Winning this would be a great birthday gift for me!
Love Love Love the table....I have to visit your blog each week...I am addicted! ;-) Such fun to see what you have set out..........I have the Hull/USA/McCoy Brown Drip like you....and have so enjoyed seeing what you do with it. I did a table at our Church's Christmas Tea...using the Brown Drip....it was a hit! You have so inspired me. Thanks! I did 3 of the suggestions for entries to win. I don't have a blog...so I couldn't do the side bar...:9 Keeping my fingers crossed!! God Bless You!
ReplyDeleteSonya Abner, Hoschton, GA
I have been looking at different rooster tableware and didn't realize Mikasa's was so pretty. Your table runner with the two layers is fabulous with the coordinated colors and the dinnerware. You definitely have talent. Love it! I hope I am included in the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteAnita! Loved you on RMS and your blog is great. Love your rooster table settings!!! Tess
ReplyDeleteAnita,
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous table! I am so impressed that you sewed your own table linens. You just might have inspired me as I have been looking for something in brown and have had no luck so far. I also love your amber Old Williamsburg goblets. I just recently got a set of Old Williamsburg in brown with iced tea, wine, and sherbets. Now I am really looking at their green and cobalt colors, too!
Far Above Rubies has long been under my favorites, but your wonderful giveaway has given me the impetus to follow!
I posted the giveaway photo and link in my sidebar.
I liked Mikasa on Facebook.
I posted my favorite patterns (Antique Orchard & Brava Rooster) on Mikasa's Facebook Wall.
I signed up to receive emails from Mikasa.
Thanks again for this wonderful giveaway!
What an awesome give-away --i am now a follower of your blog. your sense of style is so inspiring -I feel i just have to have these dishes in order to set some beautiful autumn tablescapes :-)
ReplyDeletePlease do enter me in this giveaway! I really do need some roosters in my kitchen as I have none whatsoever at this time. I have also become a follower, and not just because of the contest. You have a BEAUTIFUl blog! This is a truly lovely table. I am a huge fan of beautifully set tables. I even have that same toile fabric! Do you ever participate in Tablescape Tuesdays?
ReplyDeleteKady
Life on the Edge
Oops, just noticed that you do indeed participate in Tablescape Thursday!
ReplyDeleteI have become a fan of Mikasa Dining on Facebook.
My favorite pattern thus far is Sketch Blossom. So elegant and lovely!
Kady
Life on the Edge
I'm commenting and I'm already a follower but I'm not going to enter the contest as I wouldn't want you to have to send 8 place settings to Canada though I sure would LOVE to have them! Your new rooster dishes are fabulous and I love everything you chose to put with them on your tablescape! The woven chargers, the wonderful flatware, the ivy topiaries, the terrific rooster from your mom, the gorgeous runner/cloth you made...I could do on and on! I'm going back to look some more, it is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteDD
very nice tablescape.
ReplyDeleteWonderful blog you have and I just became a follower. Love those dishes.
ReplyDeleteWillow
Anita,
ReplyDeleteI am a follower, please enter me. Love how you did the table runner and also how this all matches your dining area. Gorgeous!
I went to Mikasa and signed up for emails.
ReplyDeleteSherry
I also posted about on my sidebar. I don't have a Facebook page anymore and I don't login because I got hacked by some one on there twice.
ReplyDeleteSherry
Fabulous table! I'm a rooster fan and also a fan of Mikasa dinner ware, so this is a double pleasure for me. Your table is perfect! It's full of color and style, yet simple and appropriate for a meal. Love the big basket of yellow blooms and those yellow plates. I see lots of possibilities for future tables! Tell your mom that the rooster is one handsome guy! Thanks for entering me in this fantastic giveaway. I'm one of your newest followers and plan to be back often. I've also added you to my blog roll. ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteI'm back to let you know that I've signed up to receive Mikasa specials and promotions. Thanks for another chance. ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteHI,
ReplyDeletePlease enter me in the drawing :) jhairl@bigfoot.com
I am a follower of your blog!
I "liked" the mikasa FB page
I posted my fave pattern on the Mikasa fb wall
I signed up to received special Mikasa offers.
What a beautiful tablescape! I love the mix of fabrics and the dishes are wonderful! I adore anything with roosters!
ReplyDeleteLove love love!
Enjoy!
Cathy
That's a beautiful tablescape! Red and yellow is my favorite color combination - it's always so warm and cheery! Those are beautiful dishes and I just love the fleur napkin fold!
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ReplyDeleteI posted the Giveaway Button on my sidebar. Thanks for this amazing opportunity. ~ Sarah
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I'm not on Face Book so this is it for me. LOL
Hi! I linked over to you from a blogger who left me a wonderful comment, Sherri at The Charm of Home and just had to let you know how wonderful those rooster plates look on that beautiful tablescape. We love roosters here at Frog Hollow Farm, and are just finishing the revamping of our hen house - I so miss those fresh eggs and so glad that I found your blog! Ciao, bella!
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Loui♥
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Loui♥
I must say, the fleur-de-lys napkin folding is one of the greatest new ideas I've come across! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower and have bookmarked you as a fav...just found your website and luuuvvv iitt!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win the Mikasa Brava Rooster. Hate to admit it but still using Francisan Apple that I bought 30 yrs again. Am I ready for a change. Thanks for the wonderful give away chance.
Holy Cow Anita...138 comments! Okay here's 139. I am a follower.
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Now I love your tablescape. Your really went all lout french. Just a little tidbit...it's the floral designer in me comin out....did you know you even created a French Mille-Fleur basket for your table? It's a 19th century design that became popular after the French Revolution. Jefferson was so inspired by it was the forerunner for our Colonial Bouquets found at Williamsburg. You probably knew that tho.
Hope you're havin a great day!
I can't wait to see the Melmac table. I found an ad in that vintage mag from 57 with an ad for it. I'll have to show it to you.
ReplyDeleteI just clicked on the 'like' option on the Mikasa site. So many entries for your prize...someone is going to be so very blessed. Thank you for the opportunity. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteI love the square rooster plates but I would "settle" for the round ones. LOL! Your table is gorgeous. I will be doing most entries. I am new to blogging and not sure I even have a blog page. I've been super busy and not had time to figure out the whole blogging thing! I will be searching your archives to see if there is a post on how to fold the FDL napkin.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower ! LOVE your giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI liked me some Mikasa facebook page ! :)
ReplyDeleteI posted my favorite pattern was the Brava Rooster pattern!
ReplyDeleteI signed up for the Mikasa emails ! :)
ReplyDeleteAND I put you on my blog side bar ... is there anything else I can do to enter ? LOL I'm a chicken nut from way back! :)
ReplyDeleteOMG! I love your table and can not believe there will be one lucky person to win these beautiful dishes! Hope it's me. LOL
ReplyDeleteOMG I love your table. Would love to win these dishes. I will also sign up on Mikasa's website
ReplyDeleteI was delighted to discover your beautiful blog just this evening. You seem to have all that I love, a French touch, toile, reds, yellow, roosters, just beautiful arrangements, and I love your music too.
ReplyDeleteI will be back to visit you again..and would sure love to win those Mikasa dishes too! Lots of luck..but someone has to win. Best wishes,
Anita, I am a follower. Joni
ReplyDeleteAnita, I posted your giveaway on my sidebar. Joni
ReplyDeleteAnita, I posted on Mikasa's Facebook Wall. Joni
ReplyDeleteAnita, your tablesetting looks so warm and inviting with the Brava Rooster...what a fun giveaway...thanks for hosting. I believe I "Liked" Mikasa on facebook. Joni
ReplyDeleteI signed up to receive offers from Mikasa. Joni
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ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your tablescape! I am a Mikasa fan and drool over their website often! I thought I was a follower until I double-checked and then I realized I followed through Google Reader. I am now signed up as a follower.
~ Tracy
I like the Italian Countryside.
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I signed up to receive offers from Mikasa via email.
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I posted about your giveaway on my sidebar with a link back to this post.
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Oh how I love rooster, these dishes would look wonderful in my home. Oh please, please!! Love your blog, will become a follower as soon as I figure out how to do it. Big thanks to you and Mikasa!
ReplyDeleteyour table is so beautiful! Love everything about it. You also have inspired me to sew. I have a large bolt of a rust colored print and didn't know what to do with it. I have now decided to make runners for my daughter and daughter-in-law...and myself!
ReplyDeleteRoosters, roosters everywhere. I just love these dishes and oh how i would love to win them. thanks for the great giveaway. i enjoy your blog!
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I am a follower..... LOVE your tables that have such a sophisticated elegance
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ReplyDeleteI love the rooster. He is just so cute.
If I were perhaps to win, do I get all the table arrangement with it? Just kidding. You do such a wonderful job with your decorating. Thank you for the lovely tour of your home a few weeks ago.
Beth Plisko
I am a follower and have been for awhile. Love your tablescape and love those dishes. I "like" on Facebook and posted my favorite on Mikasa's Facebook page. I'll keep my fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog, I'm glad I did, and your table setting is just beautiful. I so love roosters.
ReplyDeleteI just came across your blog a couple of days ago. I am a new follower and would absolutely love those dishes. Your table is so pretty. Words can't describe. I could look at it all day.
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower and would love to win these beautiful dishes!!!
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Greg & Bonnie Owens
Is there a tutorial on this particular fleur de lis fold? I can't find it anywhere.
ReplyDeleteYour table is gorgeous, and I love Mikasa, too. Proud owner of Flower Basket White!
HI Tammy, we found it online somewhere, but I don't remember where. I would just google "fleur de lis napkin fold" and it should come up. Thanks so much!!
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