Vintage Thingie Thursday – 50's Charm

Today’s vintage thing is green dishware by Anchor Hocking in the "Charm" pattern. I showed this dishware in my St. Patrick’s Day tea tablesetting, and wanted to share a little about this simple but brilliant pattern.



The "Charm" pattern was produced by Anchor Hocking between 1950 and 1956 and was produced in both green and a ruby red color way. The square plates also have a starburst pattern in the center.

Plates included bread and butter, dessert, luncheon and dinner sizes. There is also an oblong platter.

Bowls came in dessert, soup and serving sizes.

The square cups were tea or coffee cups while rounded ones were for the large punch bowl and served as punch cups.

Be sure to see more Vintage Thingies Thursday posts listed by our hostess Suzanne at Coloradolady.

Visit Cindy at My Romantic Home for links to other Show and Tell participants.

WordFilled Wednesday – The Names of Our Savior

graphic from jesuschristis.com

The above poster reminds us of the many names given in Scripture for our Savior Jesus Christ. Each name denotes one aspect of the fullness we can find in Him.
Here are some of the Biblical references:

For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6 NKJV

The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
John 1:29 NIV

Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.
John 6:35 NIV

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
John 14:6 NKJV

During this Easter time the image of the Good Shepherd is a joyful promise.

I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd gives his life for the sheep.
John 10:11 NKJV

Let’s praise God for His marvelous Gift!

This post is linked to Wordfilled Wednesday. This week’s hostess is Christy at Critty Joy.

A Tea for St Patrick’s Day

Today, March 16th, Kathleen at Cuisine Kathleen is hosting the 2nd Annual St. Patrick's Blog Roll Party. Visit her for more participants.

Following is a link to another St Patrick’s Day blog carnival, this one in Northern Ireland. It is hosted by Janmary at Welcome to My World Janmary.

In honor of Saint Patrick, I invite you to a luncheon and tea. This setting started with vintage luncheon plates, cups and saucer in Hocking forest green “Charm”.


Since these are a simple square design, I decided to use other simple designs in my tablesetting. My Silver Sunday post showed the simple silverplate pieces I’ve chosen.

Green goblets by Libbey are accompanied by clear Vendange goblets. The linens are white Battenberg lace placemats and green and white napkins in a fern print.


The mixed silverplate flatware came from my mother and from thrift shops at 10 cents each.

The three-tier silverplate server was a gift from my Mother many years ago. Each level has a paper lace doily.

On the top tier is a small angel figurine with shamrock trimmed robe

A pastry server is near simple egg-shaped salt and pepper shakers

Clear candlesticks with simple form were a consignment shop find. The green tapers are from Walmart.
On either side the clear tulip votive candleholders are just two of about a dozen that I have—all from thrift shops at 25 cents, 50 cents or a dollar each. They’ve been placed in”Charm” berry bowls, they hold green votives from Family Dollar. A Paul Revere bowl holds a Battenberg lace roll napkin for scones.

A Paul Revere water pitcher rests in a luncheon plate near dessert bowls on a silverplate trivet.

A two-part server and a compote of a silver bowl on a candlestick are additional serving pieces.Here is a clean-lined silverplate tea set on a silverplate tray, along with a green bud vase. (Sorry that my photos are so poor!)Scattered around the table are paper cutouts of shamrock bunches.

Here I have tried to assemble a monochromatic table setting that is full of green color to evoke the Irish. I hope you enjoyed this design.

Wishing you all a happy St. Patrick’s Day

I am also linking to:

Table Top Tuesday hosted by Marty at A Stroll Thru Life .

Tea Cup Tuesday, co-hosted by Martha at Martha’s Favorites and Terri at Artful Affirmations.
Teatime Tuesday, hosted by Lady Katherine at Lady Katherine's Tea Parlor.
Tea Time Tuesday, hosted by Sandi at Rose Chintz Cottage

Tea Party Tuesday, is hosted by Rhondi at Rose Colored Glasses.

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday hosted by Linda at Coastal Charm

Tablescape Thursday hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch.

Mosaic and Blue Monday

I found photos of teacups I’ve posted about in the past couple years and decided to put them into a Mosaic for Mosaic Monday hosted by Mary at Little Red House. Go to Smiling Sally for more Blue Monday posts

The first mosaic shows china teacups and saucers by Lenox, Spode, Rosenthal, Heinrich & Co., and Mikasa:

The second presents blue and white teacups alone and on a teacup stand. They include patterns by Churchill, Royal Worcester, and Portmeirion. The cups on the stand are variations on the blue onion pattern:

The third features a mixture of cups and saucers -- Blue Danube, Heinrich & Co., Royal Worcester and two doll size sets:

Enjoy your day... and do visit again.

Simple Silver

This post is linked to Silver Sunday, hosted by Beth at Gypsy Fish Journal.

As I am putting together my tablescape for St. Patrick’s Day I’ve chosen simple square green plates, cups and saucers. Beside white linen, I decided on simple silverplate wares.

We begin with two Paul Revere designs: a bowl and a water pitcher

The designs look contemporary, so it’s hard to think that they are of the American Colonial era, designed by silversmith and patriot, Paul Revere.

The tea set is also very simple in design

The only embellishment on each piece is a narrow strip of lines.

The napkin rings are a simple square edged design:

Salt and pepper shakers are a clean egg-like shape:

A three-tier stand is also decorated only with simple curves and swirls:

I made a compote of a bowl with simple Chippendale lines that I affixed to a green candleholder using Dept. 56 Tacky Wax:

This two-part dish can be used for candy, nuts and other small treats

The dish features a graceful twist for a handle:

I usually place a pineapple trivet on the table. This silver one is a traditional design with simple lines.

Please check back on Tuesday March 16 for the complete St. Patrick’s Day Tea setting.