Painting the Garden Pink!

I usually like to do my tablescapes on Mondays or Tuesdays. But, we have had some crazy wind, and today was the first opportunity to put something together without the worry of it blowing away! The color this week is pink!

I hope you enjoy!



The lighting changes, because I took some

photos in the morning and some in the afternoon.

St. Francis has a way of making everything seem serene.

Of course, I had to mix things up, using a striped plate with a floral one. I think the addition of striped napkins makes it okay. Besides, there are no rules, right?

These napkins were once a valance!

Thank you so much for visiting!

Tablecloths, flatware, and napkin rings have been mine for years

Floral, striped, and white plates, pink glasses, glass bird,

carafe, and napkins are from Goodwill

Candle holders are from Partylite

Crystal glasses are from Ross

Pink bowls are from Tuesday Morning

I will be joining:

Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps On The Porch

Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life

Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here

Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen

Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

You're Gonna Love It at Kathe with an E

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

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

Pink Saturday at How Sweet The Sound

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

Storage: My Rookie Season!

When it comes to tablescaping, I am definitely in the minor league. And, to keep peace with Mr. Wonderful, I need to stay that way. He owned our house before I met him, and he very graciously turned the basement over to me when I started staging. I had a large inventory of accessories, which I have been slowly getting rid of (I am no longer staging vacant homes). Much to his horror surprise, I am now filling up space with dishes!

Here is a quick tour!

So, here we are in the basement.

This cabinet is in the laundry room.

It came with hardware to hang things!

Wow, napkins multiply in my house like rabbits!

I have three drawers full!

I rarely use tablecloths, because my round dining room table is 60 inches,

and I never find them big enough.

I am very anxious to see how other tablescapers store their silk flowers. I am happy with this hamper for tall stuff, but most of my flowers are in tubs.

After I use a set of placemats, I put them on the bottom, because I know I won't be using them again for awhile.

This corner cabinet is the only furniture I have that belonged to my parents. It's in the basement because my dining room doesn't have a corner!

Tablescaping stuff even spilled over into my exercise closet!

So, that was my basement. I have three more sets of dishes that are boxed up, and then, of course, there's the good stuff.



Thanks for visiting! I can't wait to see how the major leaguers do it!

Thanks, too, to The Tablescaper for hosting this fun party on Seasonal Sunday!

I will also be joining Between Naps On The Porch for Met Monday

Be sure to check out my sister's claim that she is NOT a hoarder at Robin Flies South...