July 7th, 2010 @ Kathy // 23 Comments
Today’s tablescape is is one of those things that sounds like a great idea in the middle of the night that isn’t maybe quite so wonderful when you’re actually awake. Does your subconscious play tricks on you too?
The dishes are American Sweetheart, a gorgeous depression glass pattern here in soft pure white. I’m not usually crazy about white but this glass reminds me of angels and Christmas and is just plain pretty. It’s thin and full of these fanciful swags and paisley shapes, just beautiful. I wanted to offset the white with deep purple and mixed this with amethyst and crystal goblets and a deep mulberry comport.
What do you think? A winner? Or strange?
American Sweetheart Place Setting and Amethyst Flair Stemware
The goblets with twisted purple stem and clear crystal bowl are from Czechoslovakia Crystal, appropriately named Flair in amethyst. They are good quality and just a lovely size.
Czechoslovakia Crystal Goblet with American Sweetheart Dishes
American Sweetheart is one of the top depression glass patterns and some of the earlier pieces have an opalescent edge that looks blue. You can see the dinner plates are thinner at the edge and translucent.
American Sweetheart Monax White Depression Glass Tablescape
Here’s another view showing the whole table.
American Sweetheart Table Setting
The deep purple glass comport doesn’t show up well. I’m not sure who made this but it looks like Cambridge Glass Plainware pattern in mulberry, a deep purple. Here’s a better picture.
Amethyst Comport Cambridge Glass Plainware Mulberry
Please leave a comment and let me know what you think of this. If you like it, then I’ll take a bow, and if you don’t, let’s blame it on that pesky subconscious!
Thank you to Susan from Between Naps on the Porch and friends for this fun Tablescape Thursday.
Shopping information: We carry American Sweetheart depression glass in both of our stores, Cat Lady Kate’s Elegant and Depression Glass and Vintage Elegant Depression Glass on eBay.
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Tags: American Sweetheart Depression Glass, Collecting Depression Glass, Depression Glass, MacBeth Evans Depression Glass, Monax White Depression Glass, Vintage Stemware
Melissa Miller
1 year ago
It looks very pretty and elegant.
Deanna
1 year ago
Absolutely love your dishes!
I only have a few pieces of this and think it’s gorgeous.
Hope you’ll drop by and see my table.
God bless and may you have a sweet week,
d from homehaven
Mimi
1 year ago
Beautiful table, Kathy. I love that pattern, especially in the Monax. I have the cake/sandwich plate in pink and use it frequently. The stemware is lovely…I have a hard time photographing purples without it looking quite gray.
marlis
1 year ago
it’s so pristine and elegant. What a beautiful way to show off a meal.
Donna Timeless Settings
1 year ago
What a pretty and elegant table. you have some wonderful pieces!
Donna
GrannySue
1 year ago
I think it’s a winner. I’ve been drawn to amethyst/violet/plum/purple lately so I really enjoy this table.
Kathy Ransom
1 year ago
This is exquisite. I can see that the milkglass is translucent! Just beautiful!
Kathy
Leslie
1 year ago
I love the embroidered tablecloth and the vintage milkglass. So pretty!
Shelia
1 year ago
What a lovely table you’ve set! Love the simple white dishes and your tablecloth is pretty. You’re a wonderful photographer too.
Be a sweetie,
shelia
The Tablescaper
1 year ago
You have some beautiful things. The sweetheart plates are gorgeous!!! The deep purple compote is exceptional.
- The Tablescaper
Dream Mom
1 year ago
Wow, love the embroidered tablecloth. It looks gorgeous with your plates. I’d love to see some pink or salmon color carnations to make those flowers pop in the tablecloth. I see these pretty tablecloths a lot but I am never sure what to do with them. You did it perfectly. The china really compliments it.
Christine
1 year ago
Your stemware and flatware are absolutely stunning!…Christine
Sweetladyelaine
1 year ago
I love your dishes! A very, very pretty table! Thank you.
Kelli
1 year ago
Very lovely! Classy and simple.
Johanna
1 year ago
Kathy, it is again a very impressive table. I love the pearly efect on the plates. And the stemware is gorgeous. It is a pitty that the postal fee is so much to Germany.
Greetings, Johanna
Carolee
1 year ago
Lovely! I”ve always been a fan of white dishes and yours are beautiful! Love the purple accents!
Michelle @ Sweet Something
1 year ago
This most definitely a winner! The white depression glass is really beautiful! Great job!
Tricia@The Dull & the Dutiful
1 year ago
I think these MUST be the dishes angels dine from! So elegant!
Barbara
1 year ago
That comport is so beautiful. I like the simplicity of the white with the touches of purple.
mary
1 year ago
I love your dishes, they’re soooo pretty! Mary
lulu
1 year ago
How can any table not be lovely when it is set with depression glass!
Jeanette Parsons
1 year ago
What a lovely simple table. Just beautiful.
Cathy Dodge
1 year ago
I love the dish combo and I love the cloth however, I think this dish combo would look lovely with a delicate lace over a lavender, violet or even deep purple cloth.