Wednesday, September 25, 2013

A is for Apple...T is for Tired!



Hello everyone! I am no longer MIA!

Please note:

This is the first tablescape I have done since February.

This is the first tablescape I have done in my new house.

This is the first tablescape I have done with this table.

This is the first tablescape I have ever done in a basement!


So, the theme is apples. As I looked back at the photos, I noticed that the walls, table and chairs, and carpet are very close in color. And, the table has a glass top. To me, it looks like my tablescape is kind of floating. See if you agree.

 
 
 
So, how do you ground things? Use black!
 
 
 
 
 
 And, what's more fun than plain old black? Black with white polka dots!
 
 
 
Because of my busy place settings, I went very simple with the centerpiece!
 
 
 
Yes, there are pears in there, too. But, apples love to share the spotlight with pears!





 
 
 
These dishes were in the "things I want to give away before we move" pile, but at the last minute I changed my mind!
 
 
 
 
 








 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Thank you for visiting!
 
So, T is for Tired because I've spent the last few months getting moved into our new home. To give you an idea of the magnitude, my dishes alone filled 22 boxes. The stemware was another 11 boxes. That doesn't include the three sets of china I own.
 
I bought the table and chairs in this week's post, so I would have a table to set in the basement, just steps away from my "dish room." I plan on painting them, and eventually the basement walls will get color, too.
 
Be sure to check out the apple-themed tablescapes 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



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