All the Leaves are Brown...

This is my entry to the White Challenge--using only white dishes and one other color for stemware, linens, etc. I immediately knew I wanted to use brown. Mr. Wonderful will tell you I'm a little obsessed with brown right now. I find it very calming...and well, earthy! I thought the dark wood of my kitchen table would work best, so this is my first tablescape in my new kitchen. I am so anxious to get those white walls painted!

I hope you enjoy!

 

 

 

 

I fell in love with these bowls from Ross!

 

 

 

I used this runner to choose the different shades of brown I would use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I filled each bowl with coffee beans before placing a painted pumpkin in each one.

 

 

 

 

Eddie relaxes on the half wall between the kitchen and family room. He thinks it was placed there for him! I only included him because he is keeping with the color scheme.

 

 

 

 

The dinner plates and glasses came from a thrift store.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for visiting!

 

 

 

 

I thought you might like to see my new home!

 

 

 

Be sure to check out the White Challenge this week at the CuisineKathleen's Let's Dish Blog Party!

I will be joining:

Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps On The Porch

Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here

Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen

Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Your Cozy Home Party at Cozy Home Scenes

You're Gonna Love It at Kathe with an E

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

What's It Wednesday at Ivy & Elephants

Primp Your Stuff Wednesday at Primp

Centerpiece Wednesday at The Style Sisters

Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper

Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove

Home Sweet Home Friday at The Charm of Home

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

  Sunday Blog Love at Cherished Treasures

 

 

 

An Un-Holiday Table!

I knew Valentine's Day was not my favorite holiday. But, a few weeks ago, I turned to go down the seasonal aisle at my grocery store, and I actually shuddered at the sight of all the red and pink Valentine items. Someday, I'll figure out where that comes from. And, I've never celebrated Mardi Gras, though I have been known to give up chocolate for Lent. So, here is a plain old ordinary tablescape. The inspiration came from the napkins, which were purchased on clearance at Target.

I hope you enjoy!

I love to mix up contemporary and traditional

styles, as seen with my dish choices.

The brown goblets didn't show up well in the

photos, so I added the second glasses. 

I like the unusual color combination in the napkins.

 I decided to use these birds for some sparkle.

Time to light the candles!

Bowls, crystal glasses, candlesticks and candles are from Ross

Square plates and brown glasses came from Goodwill

Woven chargers came from Z Galleries

Napkin rings from Tuesday Morning

I will be joining:

Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps On The Porch

Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here

Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen

Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Your Cozy Home Party at Cozy Home Scenes

You're Gonna Love It at Kathe with an E

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

What's It Wednesday at Ivy & Elephants

Primp Your Stuff Wednesday at Primp

Centerpiece Wednesday at The Style Sisters

Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper

Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove

Home Sweet Home Friday at The Charm of Home

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Potpourri Friday at 2805

Sunday Blog Love at Cherished Treasures

Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House



Pet Bed Makeover!

A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of thrifting with Kathe with an E. We visited a Goodwill store I had never been to, and boy, were we impressed! It looked like a department store!

It even served coffee!

One of my finds was a pet bed. It was in good shape, and I swear it had never been used. I paid less than $4.

The entire bed had been lined with this fabric, but I knew I needed just a cushion which could be tossed in the wash every once in awhile.

Since it was going to be a bed for Abby,

I wanted it to be a bit more feminine.

I purchased the polka dot fabric at Jo-Ann's, and I already had the ribbon.

Thankfully, she loved it!

And, I had enough fabric left over to dress up the dogs!



I will be joining



Overflowing with Creativity at It's Overflowing

Spotlight Saturday at Classy Clutter

Show and Tell Saturday at Be Different, Act Normal

Saturday 7 at Positively Splendid

Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage

Sunday Showcase at Under the Table and Dreaming

Met Monday at Between Naps on the Porch

Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House

Made By You Monday at Skip to my Lou

Making Monday Marvelous at C.R.A.F.T.

Nifty Thrift Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Your Cozy Home Party at Cozy Home Scenes

You're Gonna Love it Tuesday at Kathe with an E

Thrifty to Nifty Thursday at A Jennuine Life

Transformation Thursday at Shabby Creek Cottage

Saturday Night Special at Funky Junk Interiors

Creative Blogger's Party at Homemaker on a Dime

Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove

Home Sweet Home Friday at The Charm of Home

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Tutes and Tips not to be Missed at Home Stories A to Z

DIY Project Parade at DIY Showoff

Show 'n Share at Southern Lovely

Rustic Restorations Party at Homespun Happenings

Pinspired Rewired at Southern Lovely

Grace At Home at Imparting Grace

Before & After Party at Thrifty Decor Chick

Gettin' Krafty With It at Krafty Kat

Holiday Comeback!!!

 

Creating Wonderful Spaces is back! Where have I been, you might ask.

I would love to say I was climbing Mount Kilimanjaro...

 

 

 

 

 

 or sailing around the world...

 

 

 or on a whirlwind book signing tour.

 

 

But, the truth is...

I was injured.

 

Because all my "stuff" is in the basement, my knee told me I needed to take a break from tablescaping for awhile. Four weeks ago I had surgery, and my knee is better than ever! So, bring on the tablescaping!!!

 

 

 

 

I decided to do a simple table for two. I hope you enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now, this next photo made me laugh. I try so hard to be carefree and spontaneous. I thought I was scattering the ornaments in a haphazard way. Then I saw this photo and darned if they aren't perfectly symmetrical.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love the heart-shaped cutout!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The bowls, planters, and runner came from Ross

The ornaments came from Burlington Coat Factory

EVERYTHING ELSE came from thrift stores

 

It's time for my 2nd Annual Holiday Giveaway!!! Enter to win a great item for entertaining over the holidays! Click here for the giveaway! 

 

I will be joining:

Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps On The Porch

Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here

Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen

Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Your Cozy Home Party at Cozy Home Scenes

You're Gonna Love It at Kathe with an E

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

What's It Wednesday at Ivy & Elephants

Primp Your Stuff Wednesday at Primp

Centerpiece Wednesday at The Style Sisters

Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper

Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove

Home Sweet Home Friday at The Charm of Home

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Potpourri Friday at 2805

Sunday Blog Love at Cherished Treasures

Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House