Game bird patterns are a popular item for fall tablescapes, and when I found this vintage duck-themed Fitz and Floyd set I was eager to swim along.
Canard Sauvage (Wild Ducks) joined Fitz and Floyd’s lineup of patterns in the 1980s. The pictures on Replacements don’t do them justice. In person, the plates are vibrantly coloured and filled with enchanting detail.
The pattern comprises depictions of two Wood Ducks and two Grand Mallards. This is the Green Wood Duck.
Many of us are familiar with the Green Mallard.
Both the Orange Wood Duck and …
…the Orange Mallard were new to me.
My granddaughter Juliana (the duck-lover) was ecstatic to receive these plates. I imagine many afternoon snacks will be consumed from them as time goes on.
Juliana has now entered Grade 1, and has decided that her future career will be as a farmer. This is a slight change from wanting to be a duck when she grew up when she started Kindergarten. 🙂
I chose some old favourites and some new for the tablesetting. Vintage Colonial Dame Green iced tea glasses from Fostoria seemed a natural with the Spode Green Mallards, part of their Harvest Figural Collection from 2011-2014.
You can sometimes find new pieces on Amazon and previously enjoyed ones on eBay.
I went with Sophia by Ralph Lauren for the dinner plate. They were an eBay find.
The scalloped edge and scroll pattern around the shoulder of the plate provided a bit of visual interest, without being over the top. There’s already a lot going on with the paisley patterned tablecloth from April Cornell.
I spotted this pattern, Queen’s Court Chocolate (or something very similar) years ago in a Victoria Magazine, but wasn’t able to track it down at the time. I finally came across it on the April Cornell website in the Attic section, so picked it up for a song.
I already had the deep orange napkins from Pier 1, and thought they coordinated better than using the Queen’s Court paisley napkins, which were unavailable in any event. A happy instance of necessity being the mother of coordination.
The Southern Living wicker chargers are from Dillards, though they’re quite a bit pricier now than when I bought them. Yikes! The green gingham flatware was an eBay find.
The simple centrepiece of bittersweet vines and orange alstroemeria came together quickly and easily. I used two stacked bark-covered vases to give it a bit of height.
I hope everyone’s weekend goes swimmingly!
I’m sharing this post with Between Naps on the Porch.
I get a real fall feeling looking at this table setting even though the weather on the Cape is still very warm. I’m glad Juliana has chosen a different career path from a duck! Your duck soup tureens are an added bonus to this fun ducky table. Very cute indeed!
Thanks, Maura. It’s warm here in Canada, too. It’s been a gorgeous fall.
I think Juliana’s choice was swayed by finding out that ducks are sometimes dinner. Lol. As a farmer, she will raise them and care for them.
You’ve set a cozy, inviting table starring one of my favorite motifs. Birds and Fitz & Floyd are an unbeatable combination. I recently won 2 of the Fostoria glasses as a door prize at a collectible glass show — and now I’ve got an idea how to use them. Thanks!
What a great door prize! They’re wonderful glasses – I use them a ton. One of my readers pointed out there is another pattern that is incredibly similar: Anchor Hocking “Boopie Bubble” pattern. It turns out I have eight of those and four of the Colonial Dame. I bought the eight on eBay – they were sold as Colonial Dame, but not so, apparently. Replacements sold me the real McCoy.
Thanks for visiting, Sandra. Have a good weekend.
I loved everything about this table setting! The beautiful tablecloth and all it’s lovely colors. The glasses are such a deep rich green. The napkins add just the right pop of color.. The flatware is so much fun, just like you! I had to write and let you know how much JOY you bring me. Your talent and sense of humor is such a delight. You always have just the right flowers to enhance your table. I love to hear about your sweet granddaughters. I’m sure that you must have a wonderful time together. You are the Grammy that everyone wishes they had. P.S. Loved all the ducks!
You’re so kind, Lynn. I’m thrilled that you’re enjoying the site; that’s why I do it – to bring a bit of fun and frivolity to our workaday worlds. And these days, we need it! My goodness, what a week it’s been…
Helen, I love your ducks and your table! All the color and texture is so rich and perfect for fall! I also love both of your granddaughter’s career choices. 🙂 Thanks for all the info and inspiration!
Thanks, Barb! I’ve had the duck plates for quite a while, waiting for the right setting. I was very glad to find the colourful tablecloth as I think it set them off well.
When I travel, I send Juliana a “Daily Duck” photo of live ducks, stuffed ducks, ducks on signs (in England they have Duck Crossings). Her sister gets a more eclectic mix as her love of animals is quite broad. 🙂
Glorious Autumn!! I’ve been loving plates in a fall deep orange called Tupelo Honey. Wish you’d lend me your tablecloth here!
Plates with ducks on them are super adorable.