ic Kathe With an E: Amber Coffee Klatch

Monday, November 14, 2011

Amber Coffee Klatch

Last Spring I was so thrilled to win a box lot of amber ware at an auction Mr. B & I attended.
It is just so beautiful in its vintage color. I only paid $35.00 for the whole box! Woot!
I decided to set a table as though my mother and the neighbor ladies were getting together for coffee and snacks, circa 1972.
Fall Amberware Table Setting
A few weeks ago I picked up the tablecloth from Burlington Coat Factory.  It seems perfect with its paisley-ish pattern to go along with the dishes. 
I used a simple cream placemat and the gold plated flatware that was given to me by my parents when I was a young girl (thus making them true vintage LOL). They are unmarked.

The snack plates, coffee cups and cream and sugar were manufactured by the Indiana Glass Co. and the pattern is known as King's Crown or Thumbprint. 
Vintage Fall Table Setting
The plate has an indent for the coffee cup to sit in. 
The water glasses are from Goodwill and are probably Libby.
Vintage Fall Table Setting

Vintage Fall Table Setting
The sugar and creamer are sitting atop a Tiara Indiana Glass small oval plate in the Sandwich pattern. The pattern was introduced in the 1970's and was sold through home-parties, much like Tupperware.

The lot also included 3 berry bowls in the same Sandwich pattern.  I used 2 of them along with an crackled glass amber hurricane I picked up from Ross for the centerpiece.
Vintage Fall Table Setting

Vintage Fall Table Setting
I won the vintage wooden salt & pepper shaker recently from 
Rhett Didn't Give a Damn's blog.
Vintage Fall Table Setting
In the background you can see a platter also in the Sandwich pattern that I used on the buffet.
Vintage Fall Table Setting
I used wooden napkin rings, found at Goodwill, to tie in with the salt & pepper shakers.  The gold (no seriously, they are gold and not peach like the pictures want you to believe) napkins I have had for years.
Vintage Fall Table Setting

Vintage Fall Table Setting

Vintage Fall Table Setting
I truly love the classic, vintage feel of this table.  I can almost see and hear mom and her gal pals sitting at this table, gossiping and laughing while enjoying finger sandwiches and tea cakes followed by a rousing card game of Canasta or Pinocle.

52 comments:

  1. How lovely. Yes it is a vintage feel but kicked up 2011 style. Yes style, you definitely have that knack! :-)

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  2. I don't think there is much that is more fun than to find things that cost so little and make them work in our homes. Amber is such a wonderful Fall and Winter color! Goes with so much of the colors of the season. You made some great finds! GOOD for you. I do the same all the time..and it's addicting!
    :) Mona

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  3. Very pretty. I love the shape of water glasses!

    Loulou @ Loulou Downtown

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  4. Love the fall colors in the tablescape and the vintage 2011 style.

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  5. I love the Amber glass. I have one plate like that and keep hoping I will find more. Lovely sandwich pattern glass also. Great table! Sweet and vintage. hugs, Linda

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  6. Amber glass is so pretty! Love what you've done with it.

    Thanks for linking to 2nd Time Around!

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  7. Your amber pieces are just gorgeous and you have set such a beautiful tablescapee. Love it. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  8. Hi Kathe... My mom had those same glasses. We used them only on the holidays. We didn't drink wine so there was no need for goblets. Brings back memories :)

    Thanks for visiting me and commenting on my "computer screen" post.

    Hope to see you at the party!

    xoxo Bunny Jean
    Wednesday's Bunny Hop Party!

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  9. Looks really lovely--the amber with the dark furniture is quite appealing.

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  10. Gorgeous - those would be awesome for Thanksgiving!

    Newest follower from the welcome wednesday hop! Would love a follow back:)

    http://opalstevens.com

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  11. I love the amber colors!! I'm a red head, so I'm partial to anything that flatters my hair and skin tone, even cuttlery!!

    I'm a new follower from the Wednesday blog hop! Stop on by my blog when you get a chance!
    shirin
    www.diaryofamessykitchen.com

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  12. Your links always make me hungry for dinner! haha!Great table settings. I'm loving orange lately.

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  13. I love the amber place settings! One of my favorites! Swinging by from the blog hop!

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  14. A perfect table setting for the upcoming holiday.

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  15. Beautiful find. The amber is perfect for fall. ~ Sarah

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  16. Lovely job you did matching your treasures. Beautiful!

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  17. I am really liking the amber glassware...it is so warm and inviting. The table setting is beautiful!

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  18. Very pretty. Love the amber colors. Hopped over from Creative Princess' party. Enjoyed my visit.

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  19. I really like the amber glassware, I use it alot for accents on my tablel. Very nice, Kathi

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  20. that box held a fasinating mix of patterns, all in thst lovely amber color. For your table you artfully put together your finds with coordinating items to make an attractive meal setting!

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  21. That is pretty! I love the amber, and what a great find. I picked up some amber glasses at Savers, fun to use this time of year!
    So glad you are joining in the Holiday table throw down! I look forward to your creation!

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  23. What a great vintage find! I have never been to an auction and now want to more than ever. Great job finding a home for the abandoned amber. Thanks for sharing. ~CJ

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  24. OMG! I have some pieces from this set and I love them! My mom had given me a couple and I pick up more here and there from the Salvation Army when I see them.

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  25. What beautiful amber glass! I have a couple of pieces, mostly serving pieces, but this time of year is the perfect time to get them out and use them. Lovely table and dishes, and what great finds. Happy VTT!

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  26. Beautiful tablescape! Love that amber colored dishware! I have an amber pitcher that's my absolute fave. Love your tablecloth, too! Very pretty! Thanks for sharing.

    I'm hosting my monthly Before Blogging Throwback Thursdays Party and would love for you to drop by and share this post. The party is for anything you made / did / bought sometime Before Blogging. Hope to see you at the party.

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  27. Wonderful table setting. Definitely can hear a little gossip going on. :)

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  28. Amber makes a perfect fall table, doesn't it? So pretty. Sounds like a great auction! LOL! My first visit...glad to know you!
    Cheers!
    R

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  29. Perfect for Thanksgiving --- thank you for sharing!
    Blessings, Becky
    www.fromgentogen.com

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  30. Beautiful. Love the Wood napkin rings mixed with it. Hope to see you at DIY Home Sweet home. I'm your newest follower. Cute blog
    Jamie
    http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/

    P.S. I have a linky every Monday. Would love for you to stop by and link up.

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  31. What a nice vintage snack set, Kathe...I have always liked amber glass. It makes a really pretty fall table.

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  32. I love this color and tablescape for fall! Thanks for linking up to Latest and Greatest Friday!

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  33. Your table looks lovely. I do love amber glass, there's just something about it.

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  34. sweet set and perfect with the gold flatware!

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  35. Looks nice, and yes, I could almost hear my own mother sitting there, saying "Suzi, elbows off the table please!"

    Visiting from Days of Chalk And Chocolate Linky Party (Latest and Greatest #6) today

    Smiles, From Suzanne at WhyCuzICan

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  36. How pretty, Kathe! I love amber glass too. And thank you for identifying the pattern and maker. I have a salad bowl in that pattern listed on eBay and could not find out what it was prior to listing it. Off to revise the listing :)

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  37. That is a lovely table setting. I like the retro look and enjoy having my Grandmother's old dishes. They just don't make them like that anymore.

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  38. Love your colors!!!coming by from Chasing Rainbow come by and say hi!http://thebrookiecookie.blogspot.com/

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  39. LOVE the amber glass. So warm and inviting, and what a deal you got! I am 99% sure I have the same plates with matching cups, but in green. They were my mother's and have been packed for years. You have motivated me to bring them out. Your lovely tablecloth ties it all together!

    Elaine
    Creating Wonderful Spaces

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  40. Your amber glass is beautiful and are perfect for your Thanksgiving table. Thank you for sharing your beautiful table at Potpourri Friday!

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  41. You scored some great finds and your table is lovely! The amber is such a perfect seasonal color. Thanks for sharing at this week's BFF Open House!

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  42. Gorgeous amber! Looks so beautiful with the candlelight. Thanks for sharing!
    Cindy

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  43. You made such a beautiful tablescape with the ambar glass ware, which I love, as I did have a French set from the 70's, now I don't know where they are...I like yours better though, really nice for Thanksgiving too! Hugs, FABBY

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  44. What a beautiful collection and a lucky purchase! Perfect for the season.

    - The Tablescaper

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  45. What a pretty tablescape!!! Thanks so much for coming by for a visit:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  46. What a lovely table you created with your amber settings. I, too, have that collection--an estate sale find a few years ago. I have dozens of pieces of amber, vintage and newer, and nothing makes me happier than putting them to good use. Hope you'll stop by my blog and check out my post, "Obsessed With Amber."

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  47. I'm a brand new blogger and found you through the Tablescaper on Seasonal Sundays. Am so thrilled you snagged those beautiful amber dihes and glassware. Your table just glows with them. Lovely very lovely. You have a delightful blog and I'm glad I found you.

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  48. This is a gorgeous table setting. It's beautifully co-ordinated and so fitting with the season too!

    Jem xXx

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  49. A very lovely table, you were lucky to snag the amber ware at an auction. I really love the color so prefect for fall and holidays. Wishing you a Happy thanksgiving. Thanks so much for sharing at Sunday's Best!

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  50. So perfect for Thanksgiving! Thank you for sharing at Taking A Timeout Thursday!

    -Trish @ Mom On Timeout
    www.MomOnTimeout.com

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  51. Makes a great setting for Thanksgiving! Thanks for sharing at Sunday's Best =)

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