Mom's apartment was shown in a recent open house at her retirement community.
I decided to spruce it up a bit more and set the table with her pretty Franciscan
Desert Rose dishes. She got these later in life, and I absolutely love them.
Desert Rose dishes. She got these later in life, and I absolutely love them.
Placemats. You just can't have too much of this pretty pattern!
Narrow-shaped glasses that match the set.
Can you ever have too much pink?
Mom's good friend, Marian, had Franciscan china--the Apple pattern I believe,
which I remember from eating at their house during my childhood. So I
always think of fun times with their large family when I see these dishes.
Engraved napkin rings were a wedding present 67 years ago!
If you like pretty dishes, see Between Naps on the Porch for more tablescapes!
So very beautiful! Let's plan a lunch with your mom in the carecenter using these dishes..or we could take her down to her apartment..what do you think?
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful china. Your mother must of taken great care of the napkin ring looks like new!! Jackie in Surrey, UK
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, and what a lovely way to spruce things up.
ReplyDeleteSOOO pretty!
ReplyDeleteNO, you can never have too much pink. Soooo pretty!
ReplyDeletePink is always good. :) And my wedding pattern was Franciscan's Fresh Fruit.
ReplyDeleteLove this stuff!
Very pretty! What a timeless pattern. I'd love to have monogrammed napkin rings! ;-D
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
The table looks so lovely! I have my mother's set that she bought back in the 50's. My mother didn't have china so those were the dishes we had our holiday dinners on. Wonderful memories! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteDenise
What a pretty table! Nope, never too much pink-enjoy:@)
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty dishes! I've always loved that pattern and the apple pattern.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty setting - one would always feel good sitting down to these dishes.
ReplyDeleteI love Desert Rose. This table is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteAt a recent Ladies Luncheon in our Church, I sat at the table with this same pattern china! Roses are one of my favorite flowers. . .what a lovely table you set for your Mother. I'm sure she enjoyed the setting. . I did, too!
ReplyDeleteFondly,
Pat
These are so pretty and I like how she has the matching placemats too...Christine
ReplyDeleteOh. My. Goodness. I almost cried when I saw those dishes. My great aunts have them. They are considered the matriarchs on my dad's side, sisters of his dad, never married, lived together their whole lives. I always loved those dishes growing up. Reminds me of my midwestern home. Thank you for the memory!
ReplyDeleteDesert Rose is my very favorite Franciscan pattern but I have never seen all the types of pieces together like this! Just beautiful!!! Linda
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love these dishes and Pink! The engraved napkin rings are very special!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! I love these dishes!
ReplyDeleteDonna
No, you can never have too much pink...AND I am just about to faint over those fabulous napkin rings!!! Wow...67 years ago! That is fantastic! That was a time when people really relished fine things and a state of etiquette and refinement I'd like to see revived. Tell your Mom hello, and you guys have a safe and happy Halloween!!!
ReplyDeleteMy paternal Grandmother's china was the beautiful Desert Rose. Everytime I see this pattern memories of dinners of delicious fried chicken and my sweet Grandma fill my senses.
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely lovely. That pattern is one of my favorites. One of my friends has the apple pattern and I think she has every piece ever made.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend.
Carol
So pretty! Love all the matching pieces -- I've always loved the Desert Rose -- my favorite of the patterns.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, and I love those matching place mats. My mother also has Desert Rose, and I have many fond memories of meals on that china. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh, how I love this pattern. And pink is my new favorite color! :)
ReplyDeleteHope you all had a wonderful time at the open house!
Hugs,
Zuzu
BEAUTIFUL! I love Franciscan pottery, and here you have the whole set. My mother had a set like this, but I have no idea whatever happened to it.
ReplyDeleteYour Desert Rose tablescape is so lovely. The vintage napkin rings are a true treasure. Thank you for sharing your lovely design. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteI love the Desert Rose Pattern. I have never seen the placemats. I love the engraved napkin rings. The setting is lovely and more so because it was at your Mom's No, you can never have too much pink as you can tell on my post. Beautiful, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh, those are so very beautiful. I love the Desert Rose, have always been tempted by it... the shape of the cups is my favorite thing about the design. I know your mom enjoyed that beautiful placesetting. Definitely Open House material!!
ReplyDeleteI have always loved that Desert Rose pattern. It sure has held up over the years. Those napkin rings are gorgeous! What a treasure!
ReplyDeleteI love this pattern. It's absolutely timeless. The napkin rings are amazing.
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