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Did you know that 1+1=3? You are going to be so grateful for this fun little arithmetic lesson! Okay, class in session. Today I am going to show you how I created three separate looks using two Mikasa casual dinnerware patterns. The first look uses the French Countryside dinnerware set, the second look uses the Antique Pear dinnerware set, and the third look combines the two.
I absolutely LOVE the French Countryside pattern. It reminds me of antique ironstone and can be dressed up or pared down. It truly is the perfect everyday pattern.
For my French Countryside tablescape, I chose to keep things very simple and fresh with a neutral palette. The only pops of color come from the blueberries in the silver pails. I bought those adorable pails at a thrift store years ago and have always wanted to use them in a tablescape. Today seemed like the perfect day for it! I used a blueberry bush as my centerpiece and blueberries with thyme twigs in the pails.
I placed a script table runner, cork board trivets (that I made three years ago), and silver accents to make this table perfect for any simple meal.
All that is missing here are a few friends, a crusty loaf of bread, and some soup!
Below is a source list in case you would like to get the look for yourself. And in looking at the picture below, I see that one of these things is not like the other. My picture was photobombed by a soup spoon from the Bravo collection! You have to watch those Bravo utensils. They are always trying to steal the show.
French Countryside Table Source List:
- Mikasa French Countryside Dinnerware
- Mikasa French Countryside Silverware
- Mikasa French Countryside Iced Beverage Glasses
- Sneaky Mikasa Bravo Soup Spoon
- Candlesticks- thrift store
- Cork boards- click here for tutorial
- Silver vases/votives as plant holders- HomeGoods
- Table Runner- T.J. Maxx
For my second look, I used dinnerware from Mikasa’s Antique Countryside collection. I think this collection is perfect for a brunch or high tea. As a mom of two boys, I don’t get to indulge my girlish side in decor nearly as much as I would like.
Each Pear Antique Countryside dish includes a bluebird, pear, butterfly, crown and French script. What more could a girly-girl ask for?
For this tablescape, I was trying to channel an English garden vibe. I used a green ruffly runner in a pear green, with a mirror (stolen from the bathroom wall), and a white pitcher of fresh flowers. I love how it turned out!
These plates are so adorable that they are almost too cute to eat off of. I’m sure I could be persuaded, depending on the food–especially if there is chocolate involved, but my word are they ever cute!
Eating granola and yogurt out of these bowls will be a delight each morning :).
To spice up my table a bit, I used pears at each place setting as the favor/placecard. I think all tablescapes are cuter with some type of personalized take-away.
If you’d like to get the Antique Countryside look for yourself, here is a source list of the items I used .
Antique Countryside Pear Source List:
- Mikasa Antique Countryside Pear Collection
- Mikasa Bravo Flatware Collection
- Godinger Wheelbarrow Salad Bowl/Servers
- White Pitcher-Target
- Chargers-Christmas Tree Shop
- Napkins-Target
- Mirror-Target
- Table runner-T.J. Maxx
For my third look, I combined the two patterns to create a look that I am calling French Pear.
This look mimics the neutral palette from the French Countryside tablescape, yet the salad plates from the Pear Antique Countryside collection give it that extra pop of color.
For the centerpiece, I used a succulent planter that I created. A tutorial for it will be coming up soon! It’s a house shaped planter and makes a charming focal point.
Mixing all of the Mikasa Countryside collections is easy to do. They lend themselves to being mixed and matched to create different looks to suit your event.
“French Pear” Source List
- Mikasa Antique Countryside Pear Collection
- Mikasa French Countryside Dinnerware
- Mikasa French Countryside Silverware
- Mikasa 24 oz White Wine Glasses
Would you like a chance to win either the French Countryside or Antique Countryside Pear collection? Mikasa is allowing me to give away some dishes! Three winners will receive their choice of either 8 place settings of French Countryside dinnerware or 8 place settings of Antique Countryside Pear dinnerware. All you have to do is follow the directions carefully in the Rafflecopter widget below. (If it’s not showing up, give it a minute, sometimes it is finicky.) Good luck!
Amanda Sakovitz says
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Diana Duncan says
It would be hard to choose but I love LOVE the French Countryside! So many decorating options!!
Sue Sullivan says
I follow Mikasa on pinterest and pinned the French countryside and the Cherry blossom colbalt glasses
Nikita says
Wild Cheetah Pattern
Carol Trauthwein says
http://www.facebook.com/mikasadining — I’m following Mikasa on pinterest!
Carol Trauthwein says
I pinned the French Countryside!
Sandra says
I follow Mikasa on Pinterest
Sandra says
I pinned this set http://pinterest.com/pin/146718900333608468/ the Stanton 34 Piece Set
Michele @ The Scrap Shoppe says
Holy gorgeousness!! I pinned the alviano square set to Pinterest.
Arrica K. says
I pinned French Countryside!
http://pinterest.com/pin/142074563217847190/
I am following Mikasa on Pinterest.
Chris N says
I pinned 2 (sorry, I couldn’t decide).
I like the Mikasa Cheers 1.85 Gallon Beverage dispenser (http://pinterest.com/pin/216876538278531178/)
and the Mikasa swirl white dinnerware (http://pinterest.com/pin/216876538278531185/)
Lindsey Stewart says
I pinned the Silk Floral Teal set from Macy’s. I absolutely love it!
Stacie Konvicka says
I love the countryside!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!
Kylie says
I’m a simple gal who wants to use her dishes everyday but also wants the flexibility to change kitchen themes.
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=40162096
Suzanne S. says
I pinned American countryside on Macy’s website. Awesome contest
Debra Lee says
Following on Pinterest! http://pinterest.com/Debralealee/
Debra Lee says
Pinned here: http://pinterest.com/pin/275986283387634391/ Love it!
Anjana @ At The Corner Of Happy & Harried says
I am following Mikasa on Pinterest.
Pinned the Italian countryside dinnerware collection using both # tags.
http://pinterest.com/pin/464363411548910765/
Kelly G. says
So so cute!
Kelly G. says
Also, I pinned the crisscross grey collection!
kathleen vayianos says
i follow mikasa on pinterest
kathleen vayianos says
i pinned the french countryside… so beautiful!
Sean says
Pinned my fav from macy’s :
http://pinterest.com/pin/417497827926583897/
The Antique White New Collection is gorgeous.
Sean says
I pinned Mikasa.
Alina says
And indeed I follow Mikasa on Pinterest.
Alina says
I pinned the Satin Flatware from Macys. Simply STUNNING!!!!!!!!
http://pinterest.com/pin/161988917819902847/
Elizabeth @ Real Inspired says
Oh I love the French Countryside! So simple and elegant! I’ve been wanting to replace our white dinnerware ever since we got it. It gets sooo hot when we microwave it, you can’t touch it but the food is still cool. Would love to have some of this!
Elizabeth @ Real Inspired says
And I pinned the French Countryside! I really do love it!
Elizabeth @ Real Inspired says
And followed Mikasa on Pinterest!
Beckie says
I did it all. And pinned it here. http://pinterest.com/pin/216595063301583169/
Jennifer G says
I have always loved the French countryside, pinned that one, and have been wanting to replace my second hand everyday ware since we got it.
Jennifer G says
I followed on Pinterest. Here’s my pin… http://pinterest.com/pin/163748136424452329/
sxymamaceta says
Oh My Word! Your tablescapes are Breathtaking! Seriously, Gorgeous! I could Sure use some of that Beauty in My Home! Pinning so I can Appreciate the Loveliness Frequently!
sxymamaceta says
French countryside, my fave!
Heather says
I love Mikasa! We’ve owned a set of ‘Arabella’ pattern since we were married and still use it today! Such great quality! I love the French Countryside pattern – so simple and chic! Pinning!
jessica @fourgenerationsoneroof says
I love all three of your table settings! Beautifully arranged and photographed 🙂
Linda Carson says
I follow Mikasa on Pinterest.
Linda Carson says
I pinned the Antique Orchard Collection from Macy’s.
Jacki says
Hi! I followed Mikasa on Facebook and pinterest and I pinned the American Countryside set Images from http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/assets/product_images/230/204641201573c.jpg
Love ALL these sets of Mikasa. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity! 🙂
Elisabeth says
I followed Mikasa on Pinterest and pinned this beautiful set: http://pinterest.com/pin/41939840252838735/
Beth Ann says
Oh my gosh, gorgeous! Love the green pears. 🙂
Kristina A says
I love the table settings! Thanks for the chance.
Kristina A says
oops forgot to add that I love the square swirls pattern!
Danielle says
I pinned the Sedona Blue Dinnerware. Food always looks good on a blue plate!
Sue says
I am in love with the Antique Countryside Pear collection- so Frenchy and beautiful!!! What a wonderful give-away- really appreciate the opportunity to enter, Beth. 🙂 Sue
Santa says
i follow mikasa and i pinned the 16 piece garden butterfly dinner set,
Miki Baxter says
I pinned the Mikasa® Regent Bead 65-Piece Flatware Set…it’s a gorgeous flatware set. Miki
Sharon Lynn says
I love the Antique Countryside – so pretty 🙂
God Bless You 🙂
Cherri Engle says
I would love either of these patterns. They are lovely.
Patrice says
I followed Mikasa on Pinterest.
Patrice says
I pinned Mikasa Italian Countryside Collection from Macy’s.
Patrice says
The tablescapes are beautiful! It would be a pleasure to sit down to any one of them. I have a set of Mikasa Country English that I love.
Eligonma says
Pinned the Alviano Dinnerware:
http://pinterest.com/pin/122512052336104080/
Eligonma says
I follow Mikasa on Pinterest.
Hannah says
My Fav is the French Countryside…so pretty and antique looking. Liked Mikasa on fb too!
Skyanna says
I love both! Can’t imagine having to choose but I think I would survive 🙂
jenn says
Following Mikasa on Pinterest
Christy says
I pinned Mikasa Dinnerware, Swirl Square White Collection
Christy says
I followed on Pinterest
Sandra L. says
I followed Mikasa on Pinterest
Sandra L. says
I pinned Mikasa Antique white from Bed Bath & Beyond. Love it!
Bev says
I follow Mikasa on Pinterest and pinned this set: Spode® Woodland 20-Piece Flatware Set from BedBathandBeyond at http://pinterest.com/pin/161074124145633542/ . I LOVE the French Countryside setting!
Thank you for hosting such an awesome Giveaway!
Good Luck to all who enter!
Bev @ Give me a paintbrush
Kelly F. says
I followed Mikasa on Pinterest.
Kelly F. says
This is what I pinned. http://pinterest.com/pin/253468285250634863/
Carol says
I love the French Countryside. I have the glasses…now I need to win the place settings to go along with them! I followed Mikasa on Pinterest. 🙂
KimberlyJ says
I pinned the pear dinnerware…love it.
Snap says
Hard decision, but I love the pears. I also pinned from Bed, Bath and Beyond. Thanks for the chance!
KimberlyJ says
I follow Mikasa on pinterest.
Deb McK says
I love Mikasa dishes – especially the all white as shown and mixing them with their salad plates that are decorated. Thanks for the opportunity!
Casey H. says
Love these looks! New dishes would be great- we are newlyweds a using plastic dishes because our everyday dishes broke during our last move. C’mon new dishes! 🙂
Jami says
I prefer the French country side 🙂
Rose says
Love both looks so pretty
Carol Dyer says
I love this look! I’ve never had nice dinner wear.
Sharlene Piscitelli says
I really like the Antique Pear and I pinned the picture of it from Macys.
Rebekah @ Meadowlark Layne says
Had to go with the flatware in the wood crate box. Made me smile.
http://pinterest.com/pin/286682332502721332/
Sharlene Piscitelli says
I follow Mikasa on Pinterest.
Kristine F says
I pinned the french countryside as it would be great and go with my kitchen! http://pinterest.com/pin/77546424806671356/
Danielle says
So pretty. I think the French Countryside set and tablescape is my favorite!
Nancy Green says
Mikasa does have some great boards on Pinterest. Thanks for the heads up!
Kathe says
I love the #Mikasa Botanical bouquet pattern at #Macys.
Lisa says
I love MIkasa and the French Countryside is my favorite!
Nancy Green says
Pinned: must have Mikasa French Countyside Pear!
Alexandra Stevens says
I would absolutely LOVE to win this set! I never ended up getting all the pieces of my wedding set, and this would fill it out perfectly! I love setting tables…I think I got that from my Grammi, who always sets a lovely table.
Alexandra Stevens says
Oh, and I pinned the Mikasa Italian Countryside from Macys. 🙂
Alexandra Stevens says
And I followed Mikasa on Pinterest!
JoAnne says
I pinned the Mikasa American Dream. I LOVE white embossed dinnerware! #mikasa#macys
Lorcinda Johnston says
Pinned: Mikasa Dinnerware, American Countryside Creamer
LOVE this pattern… someday, right? #mikasa #macys
Lorcinda Johnston says
Wow! These dishes are so versatile… I love the way you have featured each pattern in different ways ~ just beautiful!
Linda Smith says
Pinned Mikasa French Countryside I already have 4 place settings and would love some more.
Leslie says
I like the French Countryside a LOT. I just purchased Mikasa White Swirls a few months ago for new dinnerware. It was between French Countryside and it. I would love to win my other choice b/c it was a hard decision!!
I also followed Mikasa on Pinterest.
Cindy B. says
OMG I love the pear collection I pinned it 🙂 they are ALL amazing though 🙂 Would be blessed with any
Meghan Finley says
I love this vase http://pinterest.com/pin/29836416254189707/
Candy Thayer says
The French Countryside goes with anything…great for holidays….dress up or dress down. Perfect!
eileen marie says
I pinned “Love Story”. I also followed Mikasa on Pinterest.
Mindy says
im following mikasa on pinterest!
Jamie Downing says
I saw your tablescape on Face Book! Had to come here and learn about the beautiful dishes I saw. Thanks for the opportunity!
Lydia says
I pinned the antique white set. It would go with any style.
Kim @ Sand & Sisal says
What gorgeous tablescapes! I love how you mixed and matched the different sets.
Verneshia says
I just love the Mikasa! My favorite is the Antique Pear I love the butterflies and the antique whit
Ellie says
I followed Mikasa on Pinterest!
Ellie says
I pinned the French Countryside, although it’s a toss up!
Karen @ The Decorated Nest says
How beautiful–big fan of birds and I love the all white set too. Your dining room is beautiful
Brooke says
I have always been a fan of Mikasa. I love both collections shown, but the French Countryside speaks to my inner romantic.
Debbie says
All 3 looks are great I’m a huge fan of the french country look love this!!!
Shelley says
Thank you for the giveaway! I pinned French Countryside 🙂
http://pinterest.com/pin/186829084514673055/
Mirien says
Beautiful! I love the countryside collection.
Amanda says
I pinned the French Countryside because it’s such a class look. This set would go with everything!
Rebekah Woosley says
I follow Mikasa Dining on Pinterest
Tracey says
I’m following Mikasa on pinterest.
Rebekah Woosley says
I pinned Antique white!
http://pinterest.com/pin/174021973074460138/
Tracey says
I pinned the antique white dinnerware, though I really love the French Countryside, too. Love your table settings…the whole room is gorgeous! =)
Christy says
I love Mikasa and registered for English Countryside when I got married in 1995. It was our everyday dinnerware for 15 years. Now I’m in love with French Countryside, and that is what I pinned!
Eliane says
I love the pear collection 🙂 Oh my it’s beautiful thanks
Jennnifer says
OMG! They are both so beautiful! Hard decision.