Dragons and Romance and Frogs, Oh My!

Frogs, princesses, wicked dragons, and a romance that's almost old enough to legally be nominated to run for President of the United States . . . that's on tap this Tablescape Thursday!

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Once upon a time, back in the days of wizards and castles, enchantments and spells, there was a handsome Frog
-- and it is his tale, and that of his Princess Bride, we spin today.

At the end of this post, there is a link to bring you to other table top fantasies!

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Anyway . . . on with the story.

As we were saying before we so rudely interrupted ourselves,

there was once a handsome Frog:

He was brave and true, and tackled all sorts of dangers, including

Fearsome Dragons who threatened the Kingdom:

Our handsome Frog always won these battles . . .

. . . and earned the love of the Princess.
Upon her kiss, the Enchantment which had kept him trapped as a frog was broken, and he was revealed as a Prince of the Realm.

That was 31 years ago.

Now, in this time of Enchantment, the Prince and Princess have
climbed the corporate ladder to become the King and Queen.

He still brings her flowers. She still kisses him.

We join them just as they are arriving for a Thirty-First Wedding Anniversary Dinner!

The Royals are going green -- using less horsepower, and generating emissions for composting.

Oh dear. The Queen's mascara is running.
We suspect she applies too much in a desperate attempt to recapture lost youth.

And the King might be sporting a black eye; hard to tell.

Wisely, the wait staff has put knives with blunt blades at the place settings.

It's been 31 years, after all.

Sacre bleu! Le scandal!

The table is wearing what seems to be a peignoir set! Look at how sheer it is!

You can see the table's legs right through the fabric!

The china: Aynsley's Tatton Hall, a hospital thrift shop find.
The napkins: vintage gold-thread-hemmed linen, an Ebay score.
The flatware: very vintage Georgian pattern plate, Ebay.
The wineglasses: 30-year old Czech crystal. Wedding gifts, mostly.
Shockingly sheer tablecloth -- Vintage, from the Queen's Mother-In-Law

GASP!
Something is lurking in the Tablescape.
Look at the champagne bottle. What is that bit of white, peeking out?

Could it be? After all these years, could the
dragon have come back for revenge?

Ye Gads! 'Struth! By my stars and garters, it is the old dragon, lurking in the shadows.

Let's hope the King calls for a nice sharp steak knife when the meal comes.

But who is this, below?

A small frog perches on the side of the candle holder.
We all know there is no better bodyguard than an enchanted frog!

Also on the table, an anniversary pot, made by the Princess Anne when she was in Middle School.
It carries the initials of the royal pair, and is much treasured.

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Yes, Howard and I have been married 31 years -- today. We're planning on another 31.

The card at the top of the post is what I found propped against the granola box when I came down to the kitchen this morning. All married women will laugh. So did I. Ladies, marry men who make you laugh, who cheerfully take out the garbage, and who don't ask you what something cost or if you need it.

And go visit Susan at Between Naps On The Porch, for zillions of fabulous tablescapes!
Click here, to go there!



Happy Thursday! -- Cass