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Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Friendly Village Tablescape


This is the School House. No, it's not a print, but rather a plate from the Friendly Village pattern. Johnson Bros. introduced this pattern in 1953. I found the entire set, including the soup tureen at a flea market years ago. I bought them for resale for $100, but I couldn't part with them.

I know these dishes are being produced again as I've seen them at discount stores. Mine, though are at least 50 years old. You can tell by the backstamp which says Made in England.

The dishes evoke a winter scene which lends itself to Christmas, Thanksgiving and winter table settings. I always have fun playing with these dishes. All the pieces have a different scene!






The soup bowl has a covered bridge scene in winter.

The beautiful soup tureen with it's many scenes from the Friendly Village.

Wine anyone? I'm joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday. Come and see all the different tablescapes.

Chargers: A store in Tahoe City
Dishes: The Friendly Village, Johnson Bros., vintage
Stemware: Boopie by Anchor Hocking, vintage
Napkins: French flea market
Placemats: Target

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32 comments:

  1. Phyllis @Around the HouseDecember 9, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    Your table is absolutely stunning, I love it all, the plant the dishes the black and white, it is just beautiful, love the deer candle holder, that is so special...I am a new follower of yours and I will sure be back...come for a visit...

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  2. Lori (All That Splatters)December 9, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    Everything is so beautiful! I love it all!

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  3. KammyDecember 9, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    Love your long farmhouse style table and setting ! All you need is some real snow :o)
    Kammy

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  4. From the Old InkWellDecember 9, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    Oh I do love those plates. They have such character. Love the whole setting.

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  5. Cheryl ~ Casual Cottage ChicDecember 9, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    Love your vintage dishes and your table setting! Thank you for sharing your holiday table.

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  6. susanDecember 9, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    Oh my goodness! I have never seen this pattern but I just love it! And it is great for so much more than Christmas. That soup tureen is just gorgeous--can't believe your fabulous price. Simple and elegant!

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  7. KathyDecember 9, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    Those plates are gorgeous and we have a lot in common. I was made in England and am over 50 years old too hehe, love your whole tablescape and those gorgeous plaid cushions too. Kathy

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  8. DonnaDecember 9, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    I'm so in love with your eating area! Love all those windows. The plates are gorgeous.

    D

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  9. Linda@Coastal CharmDecember 9, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    Love your farmhouse table...love your china...love your blog...so I'm going to follow along with you! Hope you have a FUN day!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  10. Lorna ~ Lace and Ivy CottageDecember 10, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    Delores, Your style is right up my alley! Your setting is gorgeous and those chargers are wonderful!

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  11. Megan LeeDecember 10, 2009 at 12:12 AM

    I love your dishes- so unique. The look is so homey and cozy. I love it!

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  12. Ellie Mae's CottageDecember 10, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    I love your table and that cozy bench by the window. I have a platter that goes with that set. It was passed down to me by my Mother. I really should look around for the matching dishes. I enjoyed visiting you blog!

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  13. MarigeneDecember 10, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    Stunning! I love the china, perfect for the holiday season. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. janetDecember 10, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    your table scape is beautiful!!! i also love your table with the window bench, lovely place to sit and spend time with family. Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such kind words on the loss of our furbaby, i know time will heal.
    hugs
    janet

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  15. food with styleDecember 10, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    i SO love your table, just gorgeous~

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  16. Michelle @ Sweet Something DesignDecember 11, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    What a table! Why have I never been here before??? I love the place settings and especially those chargers! Thank you for stopping by!
    Michelle

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  17. Wsprsweetly Of CottagesDecember 11, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    Gorgeous table. I also used my Friendly village and wished so much that my pictures could show it off better. You did wonderfully with your photo's. The set is just lovely and I love mine also. The dessert plates came from my husband's 99 year old mother as did the cups etc. Did your set have that tiny red "mark" on the back of them? I would love to know if you know anything about this as you do have more knowledge than I do. I was much too lazy to look it up. :)
    Your table is lovely! Just lovely!
    ~Mona~

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  18. TrezDecember 11, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    Love it all! So nice and clean. Check out my blog if you get a chance!

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  19. AnonymousDecember 11, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    What a table! Beautiful, classic yet whimsical love the striped candles in the deer antler candlestick holders!!!! Fun! - Jenny

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  20. Bargain Decorating with LaurieDecember 11, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    Delores, I love your table and chairs, and your banquette. Your tablescape is so inviting. The plates are perfect for winter. My sister and I gave our mother this JB set for Christmas one year when we were teens. We were so proud of our purchase. My daughter has the set now, but you sure made me wish I had it. laurie

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  21. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)December 11, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    What a beautiful table you set. I adore the table and chairs. Can only imagine sitting there for hours looking out the window and enjoying a long visit. The dishes are beautiful. I don't recall seeing them in any of the discount stores, but will sure keep my eyes open for them now. lol I love the black chargers as well, they go on the list of "must haves".. lol.
    hugs ~lynne~

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  22. vignette designDecember 11, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    Actually, the chargers are dark brown and resemble leather, although they aren't real leather. -Delores

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  23. Linda@ Lime in the CoconutDecember 12, 2009 at 4:38 AM

    Gorgeous table scape!

    We have some of the dishes also...They are my faves! That tureen is particularly beautiful!

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  24. MichaelDecember 13, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    Well, what can I say but this is simply gorgeous? it is truly beautiful-cold be in some home design magazine. Everything from the plates to the table settings, to the windows, etc. Ahhh...love it.

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  25. UnknownDecember 17, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    I am in love with your dinnerware!!
    Thanks for sharing. What a beautiful table you have set.
    Michele

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  26. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)December 29, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    Just a gorgeous table! I love your table, the china is so awesome and those chairs, how cool! Cindy

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  27. Glenda/MidSouthDecember 30, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    Beautiful dishes - I can see why you would not want to part with them.

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  28. xinexJanuary 12, 2010 at 6:59 PM

    I just saw this, Delores. Beautiful as usual. I also have the Friendly Village set and I love it...Christine

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  29. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)February 23, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    Beautiful tablescape and I LOVE that room!

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  30. Anita DiazApril 7, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    I just stumbled across your blog from Savvy Southern Style and found this wonderful table!! I noticed the Friendly Village because my mom has this pattern, mostly the older ones also. I LOVE what you did with this! It is so creative. LOVE the napkins and placemats with this pattern. It would work so nicely for spring this way too. We used this pattern for a church event but with a very traditional setting. I also love the Boopie glasses in red. I have those in clear with a gold rim. I just love this and I can't wait to see more of your blog!!

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  31. southerninspirationJune 19, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    I am drooling over the soup tureen! I have Friendly Village also....started when I got my Granny's dishes...so I have a mixture of both old and new. I seriously LOVE the tureen!!
    Suzanne

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  32. SarahJuly 22, 2010 at 8:22 PM

    What a happy table in that gorgeous room filled with light. Looking at these posts back to back tonight, I see lots of texture in your tablescapes. You have such style with all that you show. I'm going out tomorrow to buy some reed chargers or placemats. I love the way you use reed on many of these tables. Beautiful! ~ Sarah

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