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Heart-Stopping-Beautiful China: Christian Dior "Tabriz"

I’m so glad you stopped by today! I’m going to show you something today I never thought possible …

 

If you were you reading this blog when we took the field trip HERE to Replacements, Ltd., you may remember seeing this:

 

“I wish this picture were better … because you’ll never get to see it in one of my tablescapes!”

 

Well, imagine my shock — and excitement — when I saw an eBay seller offering four 5-piece place settings of “my” Christian Dior Tabriz UNUSED in their original boxes … for $700 less than the cost of replacement … selling Buy It Now for the cost of three dinner plates!
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Well, it just so happens that I have the most wonderful husband in the world … and our anniversary was coming up … and he said, “What are you waiting for? Happy Anniversary!” Even then I hesitated. We rarely do big gifts for each other … I’d done without it “forever” … I didn’t NEED it … but it was the china I’ve loved for 20+ years — and would have bought if I’d selected china when we married …

 

So I was wrong.

 

You DO get to see this beautiful china in one of my tablescapes!  And it seems only appropriate that it should be a table celebrating the topic of “Father’s Day,” don’t you agree?  (If you missed my post about topical theme tablescapes, you can read it HERE.)A few months ago I discovered these in an auction box of odds-and-ends. My first thought when I saw them: “Father’s Day tablescape.”

 

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This one is a vintage glass ash tray that is set inside a stamped leather box …
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And this beautiful lidded box is made of marble …
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Filled with a few flowers from Renaissance Man’s garden (he’s aka Father of the Week — right along with my own Daddy!), the “manly” boxes were ready for the table.
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Here we are … ready to start the metamorphosis of the table. I’ll bet you didn’t notice my beautiful new china peeking at you when you read the “topical” tablescape post, did you?
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Of course, my inspiration was the Tabriz with its gorgeously rich colors … but, quite honestly, this isn’t the kind of tablescape I would have ever envisioned doing with this china (but then again, I never really envisioned having this china)!  So it was a challenge — and I love tablescaping challenges!
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I played with several different chargers, but you’ll notice that I settled on one I typically use in the Fall. It’s a copper-y brown with leaves on it. If you look closely, you’ll see the same leaves in the china …
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A favorite heavy navy blue damask tablecloth, the two small arrangements, and a recent auction-find spaniel pulled in the colors of the Tabriz.
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Does this little guy look familiar to any of you?
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I stood him on the lid from the marble box — to give just a little more height …
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I “married” these beautiful sherbets. They belonged to Renaissance Man before they belonged to me.
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These beauties were another recent auction find, and they’re available — even though I haven’t yet listed them in my Etsy shop.  They’re obviously two different patterns — but I love that they both have gold on their feet! They show up so much better on the dark tablecloth than they would if the glass was just clear.
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Vintage hand-embroidered linen napkins …
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The smell of fresh flowers …
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… and the beauty of candlelight coming from inside a tiny monogrammed brandy snifter. You can just make out the crown above the letter N. After all, Renaissance Man is King of the Castle!

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I love my new china …
and I love “growing old together” with Renaissance Man.
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He’s a really great husband … and father … and Poppa.

 

To him
* and all fathers *
I wish a very Happy Father’s Day!

 

I’m joining the party at Between Naps on the Porch. It’s Tablescape Thursday!

 

Speaking of which … DID you recognize this pooch?
His twin lives with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch.  You can see him HERE.

 

I’m really glad his brother found a good home; Susan’s a nice lady. But I can’t keep this little guy much longer. If I could only find a new home for him …

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I hope you’ll stop by again Sunday evening for

Tables With A Theme: Part 2 – The COLORFUL Theme

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Comments

  1. FABBY'S LIVING says
    June 16, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    A stunning table my dear! I so adore your china, it is gorgeous and you set it up so perfectly with those great chargers and the dog!! Wow, it’s fabulous! I just dropped by from TT at BNOTP. Have a wonderful Father’s Day along with renasance man! Lots of hugs. FABBY

  2. Barbara F. says
    June 16, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    Susan, a stunning tablescape, and I wish the Renaissance Man a very happy Father’s Day! xo,

  3. A Perfect Setting says
    June 16, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    I can see why you love that china, it is very beautiful! You did an amazing job pulling it all together. Love it!

  4. Marigene says
    June 16, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    Stunning!

  5. The Tablescaper says
    June 16, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    What amazing china. Love all of the rich colors.

    – The Tablescaper

  6. Debbie says
    June 16, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    I came here last night but got bumped off by an annoying gooogle message before I could comment.

    I love this whole post, not just the table. I love the fact that you have a wonderful husband who “gets” you and your love of dishes.

    This table is stunning from linens to dishes to goblets. I wish my budget were not so squeeeeaky tight right now. I was just dreaming of a set of gold rimmed goblets.

    The china is gorgeous.

    I have yet to open this blog without leaving inspired.

  7. Tricia says
    June 16, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    How completely thrilling to find “your” china at such a great price! Happy early anniversary! I know you had a delightful time setting your first table with this gorgeous pattern. The table looks wonderful!

  8. the cape on the corner says
    June 16, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    what a wonderful anniversary! i love your tablescape, it really lets your new dishes take center stage. what a lucky gal to find them, and for your hubby to give them to you!

  9. Marlis says
    June 17, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    Absolutely the most stunning china ever. I love the colors and the design. Your table is wonderful.. love the pup in the middle. make everything so inviting.. Many blessings! marlis

  10. bella says
    June 18, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    I love your gorgeous china. It was a generous gift from your husband and makes for a beautiful tablescape. I absolutely adore the dog on your table. It looks exactly like my Cavelier King Charles Spaniel. I would love one just like it!

  11. Susan (My Place to Yours) says
    June 18, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Bella, the spaniel in my tablescape is available – but I have no way to contact you except here. 🙁

  12. tammylovesdishes says
    June 18, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Your new china is stunningly beautiful and looks fabulous in this tablesetting. The little Spaniel adds a playful air to the theme.

    I’m always impressed by anyone who can create a sweet flower arrangement. Yours look wonderful!

  13. Vickie H. says
    June 19, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    My oh my!!!! That china is jaw-droppingly gorgeous! So nice to have your dream come true at the encouragement from your husband. Thank you for sharing!!!