2005 Beautiful Tables Showcase

2005
Beautiful Tables Showcase
Dining in
Devonshire
Designers
Caryle Hitchcock &
Linda Finkas
Novice
Formal
This formal table was created by Caryle
Hitchcock and Linda Finkas for Dining in
Devonshire using “Dimity” china by Spode,
vintage butter pats, turn-of-the-century crystal
salt cellars, etched crystal stemware and ornate
Francis First sterling.
Lunch in the
Rose Garden
Designer
Rachel Bowman
Professional
Contemporary
Designer Rachel V. Bowman displays Royal
Albert “Rose Garden Pattern” china and Red
Lucite flatware to create this lovely, yet simple
setting for a special gathering.
Master Gardener
Designer
Debra Newton
Professional
Whimsical
Debra, from Debra Newton’s Floral
Design begins this unique setting with
Fostoria crystal c. 1960’s that was
inherited from her mother-in-law. The
eclectic mix of flatware, including soup
spoons, have been in her mother’s family
for over 60 years.
A Wee Bit
of Ireland
Designer
Deb Wilson
Novice
Seasonal/Holiday
This table showcases a 20 year collection of
Belleek pieces that celebrate the decorator’s
heritage. Fresh shamrocks provide a natural
centerpiece for this tea time “old sod” retreat.
Autumn
Accolades
Designer
Martha Brack
Novice
Seasonal/Holiday
Designer Martha Brack has put together a table
setting combining “Versailles” by Sango china
and gold rimmed goblets and gold flatware. The
festive pumpkin tops, created by Van Lierop’s
Garden Market, completes this ensemble.
How Do
I Love Thee
Designer
Deborah Barrett Mesher
Novice
Best of Show
This anniversary table is a tribute to and for her
parents, grandparents and great aunt. Deborah
Barrett Mesher has incorporated Haviland china
and Waterford crystal pieces that have been in
the family for many years.
Remembering
Designers
Barbara & Stuart Curry
Novice
Seasonal/Holiday
Barbara and Stuart Curry have combined
“The Holly and The Ivy” Portmeirion china and
Napoleon Marbleized flatware to create this
festive holiday setting. Centerpiece by Karin
Williamson, Hillhouse Gardens.
Forever
Begins Tonight
Designers
Maryann Hymer &
Yvonne Johnson
Novice
Formal
For the bride and groom. . . This formal setting by
Maryann Hymer and Yvonne Johnson, includes
Lenox “Westerly Platinum” china with Gorham
flatware and John Rocha at Waterford crystal
“Geo” stemware. May today’s dreams become
tomorrow’s memories.
After the
Hunt
Designers
Suzanne Payne,
Linda Charneski
and Marilyn Ash
Novice
Seasonal/Holiday
Table created by Suzanne Payne, Linda
Charneski and Marilyn Ash with a private
collection of Noritake “Royal Hunt” china and
German hand-carved Antler flatware. A lovely
fall centerpiece arranged with antlers and fruit
completes this display
A Grand
Occasion
Designer
Myrna Morey
Professional
Formal
Myrna Morey displays Limoges Oyster plates
and “French Renaissance” by Reed and
Barton sterling along with assorted Kusak
stemware. A unique centerpiece by Mark
Young Flowers completes this formal setting.
Jazzy Green
Designer
May Chock
Novice
Contemporary
Designer May Chock incorporates pieces from
various contemporary and Asian shops. The
green in various tints add an element of
“jazziness” to this table set with shades of brown
and black. Her floral touch has completed this
showy display.
“Tea” with Flea and Mea most sophisticated afternoon nip
Designer
Martha Bargren
Novice
Whimsical
Martha K. Bargren’s table is
decorated with Haviland & Co.
Limoges - 19th century pattern
china and Savannah by Reed and
Barton sterling. Complimented by
a beautiful 19th century Sheffield
silver plate candelabra.
Splendor in the Grass
Designers
Penny LaFleche
& Teresa Absten
Novice
Seasonal/
Holiday
Penny LaFleche and Teresa Absten
have combined family treasures like
the Irish wool “Dress Stewart” blanket
and “Sierra Pines” china to entice us to
spend a few hours with that special
someone in the restful bliss of an
alfresco interlude.
Put the
Book Down!
Let’s Talk
Designer
Lynn Leufroy
Novice
Contemporary
This contemporary setting by Lynn Leufroy starts off
with onyx plates from Pier 1 and is accompanied
by Oneida flatware and gold-rimmed crystal
stemware. All problems can be solved, if we just sit
and talk.
Deck the
Halls
Designer
Pat Loffer
Professional
Seasonal/Holiday
Pat Loffer begins with table toppers of Crimson
Poinsettias and Battenburg lace to create a
holiday ambience that compliments the
Tienshan china and Bestecke Solingen
goldware.
A Christmas
Medley
Designer
David Colegrove
Professional
Formal &
People’s Choice
This setting by David Colegrove, Owner of Key
Antiques, includes Bavarian c. 1930’s dinner plates,
“Old Paris” c. 1840’s soup plates and sterling
“Victoria” from Watson Silver Co. first introduced in
1900. The setting is accompanied with a cut, glass
bowl from a great aunt in Germany who wanted to
keep her special treasures in the family.
Simple
Elegance
Designer
Sherry Holbrook
Professional
Contemporary
Coordinated by Sherry Holbrook of Dean Allen’s
Catering this table begins with a beautiful
porcelain gold trimmed plate set in a gold beaded
charger. The lovely white roses with a hint of gold
complete this formal display.
Simply
Irresistible
Designer
Suzanne Schmitz
Professional
Seasonal/Holiday
Designer Suzanne Schmitz from Interiors by
Suzanne has taken Lynn Chase “Amazonian
Jaguar” china, Marquis “Hanover Gold”
stemware and Gold Wallace flatware to create
this very vibrant setting.
Autumn
Delight
Designer
Marguerite Wesseler
Noivce
Contemporary
Coordinated by Marguerite Wesseler with “Gold
Buffet” Royal Gallery china, gold flatware and
gold rimmed goblets. A cornucopia centerpiece
by Crane’s Creations completes this wonderful
seasonal display.
Gardener’s
Field Day
Designers
Sue Stibbe and
Karen Benvenisti
Novice
Seasonal/Holiday
Sue Stibbe and Karen Benvenisti of the Tacoma
Garden Club combine Czechoslovakian coffee set
c. 1920 and Victorian silver serving pieces to
create this early morning setting. An original black
and white photograph taken by Karen announces
the Tacoma Garden Club’s Show “Deceits and
Fantasies” in April 2006 at the Tacoma Art
Museum .
Bountiful Autumn
Harvest
Designer
Marcia Garrett
Novice
Seasonal/Holiday
Coordinated by Marcia Garrett, this table
incorporates an assortment of china, “Melrose”
by Gorham sterling and Galway crystal. The
Centerpiece is by local artist Jennifer Homes and
is accompanied by flowers from Blitz & Co.
Tea for Teddy
Designers
Amanda Bowens &
Faye Peebles
Novice
Whimsical
This whimsical setting created by Amanda
Bowens and Faye Peebles features a Twin Rose
White Porcelain Tea Set and an array of
indulgent goodies for two.