Dish Envy …

Twice now, I’ve been walking through our local “Bay” (aka The Hudson Bay Company) store and come across this table setting.

And twice now, I’ve taken pictures with my iPhone (sorry for the quality …)

I’m thinking this means something.  This last visit, I took this picture also…

… which means two things … one - I am seriously crushing on this pattern and tw0 – it’s way out of my price point.

But one of the reasons for writing a design blog is to be able to dream – right?!   So, I’m dreaming of a virtual table setting including this lovely china…

Lenox French Perle in Ice Blue

I think it would be lovely paired with this set for contrast …

Mikasa Antique White

matched with this glassware…

Mikasa French Countryside wine glasses

And this flatware …

Anglais Ivory flatware by Alain Saint-Joanis

On this linen tablecloth …

Linen drawn-work tablecloth with double hemstitch c/o Opulence of Southern Pines

On this table …

Round onion based pedestal extension table c/o Camlen Furniture

In this room …

Room by Phoebe Howard

In this house …

traditional exterior design by minneapolis general contractor Stonewood, LLC

Well, look at that, a whole new life, just from one little table setting :).

What do you dream of setting your table with?