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



Lazy Hazy Summer!

Ah, the lazy hazy days of summer.  Wildfires contributed to the hazy, but the lazy was all me!

Of course, we did travel to exotic places...

...but only in our minds.

Thankfully, it takes no energy to dream...

We saved on traveling and splurged on a hammock (for two)!

Tall and frosty mojitos--blending lime, mint and rum in the most delightful way. Notice the cigar bands on the glasses. Mojitos originated in Cuba.

Peach mango salsa and chips share a tray with fresh fruit.

The napkins add spicy color to our already sizzling table.

Sunflowers. What could be more perfect?

Fresh mozzarella cubes, grape tomatoes, and a sprinkling of fresh basil.

Vase, napkins and rings, and wonderful  2 piece serving set came from Goodwill

Tablecloth and bird dish were purchased at Ross

Mojito glasses came from beveragefactory.com

Fabulous faux sunflowers came from Michaels

Outdoor pillows came from Lowes

Be sure to visit Let's Dish for a Summer Fun Challenge!

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

The Bunny Hop Party at Bunny Jeans Decor

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

Summer On The Rocks!

Today will be the 53rd day at or above 90 for the Denver area. It's been the hottest June and July on record, and since we aren't getting a break in the weather, I need to create my own cold front.

I went back into the Creating Wonderful Spaces archives, and I am featuring the coolest of my past tablescapes.

I hope it gives you a chill!

Now, at this point, I lit the candles. But, in today's post, I am keeping it cool. If you want to see the whole post, including the candlelight photos, you will find it here.

All dishes, the bowls, napkins, and candlesticks are from thrift stores

Waterford crystal belongs to Mr. Wonderful

Chargers from Bed Bath & Beyond

I've had the flatware for years

Placemats from Z Galleries

I made the napkin rings

I decided to add a few more ways to cool off your table! 

Thanks for visiting and stay cool!

 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

The Bunny Hop Party at Bunny Jeans Decor

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

Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House

Wishing You Were Here!

This was definitely not the week for an outdoor table, so I put this tablescape together in the comfort of my air-conditioned home! But, I did use my outdoor dishes. The set my sister gave me as a wedding gift last year. I used them in my very first EVER tablescape! You can see them here. The only thing I would add (if I could) would be Robin and her husband, in person, sitting at this table!

I hope you enjoy!

Okay, real or fake in my centerpiece? Answer at the end.

The go-with-everything glasses from Dollar Tree.

Now, time for some added ambience!

Answer: Both! The greenery is from my yard

and the blossoms and berries are faux!

Floral plates and flatware are from my sister, Robin

Glass vase, votives, and napkins from Ross

Napkin rings from a thrift store

Glassware from Dollar Tree

Chargers from Z Galleries

Bowls from Big Lots

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

The Bunny Hop Party at Bunny Jeans Decor

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

Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House

Be sure to visit my sister's blog at Robin Flies South...