Creating Wonderful Spaces: tablescape thursday

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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

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

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

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

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Harvest Kickstart!

Why did I title this post Harvest Kickstart? Because, I haven't created a tablescape in many weeks, and this one almost didn't happen. I don't know if I needed a Red Bull or what, but this tablescape was going SO slow! I ~~should be~~ was committed to doing it outdoors, and the weather was iffy all week. Anyway, it took me awhile to get back in the swing of things, so "kickstart" is just a nicer way of saying kick in the a**.

I (really) hope you enjoy!!!

Last week I was complaining how early the pumpkins were in stores and this week I bought one. Can you say "hypocrite"?

Yes, the filler in this mason jar is what you think it is.

When you have ten million little tomatoes, you get real creative! I'm wearing a necklace made from them.

I was so excited when I heard this month's challenge would be "Harvest". Months ago, I found these cute little pots at Goodwill for $1.49 each.

I bought one of each vegetable! Aren't they adorable?

Nothing says fall like sunflowers!

Quick story--I bought these napkins last spring at Tuesday Morning, but they only had two. I checked their other stores and no luck. Last week I found the matching tablecloth at Burlington Coat Factory. I bought it, thinking I would cut it down to a square and make two napkins from the leftover fabric. What I didn't know was the pattern was only on the border, so I had to cut out the middle of it. Next time, I am taking the item I'm considering OUT of the package in the store. If it isn't what I want, I'll just stuff it back in the package inside out like everybody else does. Just kidding. I'm too OCD to do that.