Tablescape Tuesday

Tablescape Tuesday: Bunnies & Lilies

March 17, 2015~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver”
Proverbs‬ ‭25‬:‭11‬

You know when something unexpected just takes you “back”? By that, I mean that you are taken to a special time and place-one that could never be recreated or replaced! As I was putting this tablescape together, my mind and heart were flooded with memories of when Seth was about three years old. He loved Winnie the Pooh-and I, of course, watched with him! I can’t even begin to tell you the hours spent watching the antics of A.A. Milne’s classic characters in the “Hundred Acre Wood”! We would hit rewind on those video tapes so many times we had them memorized. In one of our favorite episodes, “Party Poohper”, Rabbit was planning a party. He was the practical one and the self-appointed leader among his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. Much time and effort went into the planning of Rabbit’s party, only for it to completely fall apart. And I love the comfort that Rabbit found, even when his well-planned party didn’t pan out…

“Who needs a schedule for a party? Parties are supposed to be fun! And you can have fun whenever you want”

I still have a love for rabbits, and I can nearly bet that it started with this sweet memory. We welcome you to this, our second spring tablescape.
Lucky for us, our party didn’t fall apart as Rabbit’s did…but even if it did, we would still have fun!

The sun was actually in abundance on Sunday morning! It has been so rare over the past weeks that Butch asked me what that “bright light” was! As I was shooting the pics, I was grateful to see the sunshine coming through the bamboo shades and the promise of spring’s arrival!

Even though spring has not officially “sprung”, I was ready to see happy colors on our dining table!

I have always enjoyed watching the rabbits from my kitchen window. It seems that over the past few years they have increased in population (we all know what rabbits do!). I have a small collection of ceramic rabbits that I have acquired along with oil paintings of bunnies!
This is a Fitz and Floyd rabbit pitcher that my sweetie gave me!

This is the companion bunny tea pot!

Pink and yellow lilies in ice cream sundae glasses were the perfect addition to our bunny family!

This sweet bunny was a gift from my friend, Kathy’s granddaughter, Nalin!

The “Herb Garden” FF bunny is part of the set seen here: Anxiously Awaiting Spring.

The setting began with a new yellow and white seersucker tablecloth recently purchased from TJ Maxx. The hardboard cork-backed placemats have a floral and butterfly design. You often see the pink and white toile dinner plates by Churchill along with the wicker chargers. The cabbage salad plates were a Tuesday Morning find a few years ago!

The pink napkins are in one of my favorite napkin rings-hand painted mini clay pots! I bought these from a craft vendor at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens.

For the center piece, I used a cake stand with a bird’s nest and eggs tucked in moss. It’s topped with a glass cloche for protection from the bunnies!

The rustic place card holders made by my friend, JoAnn for Seth and Allie’s wedding add to our spring table. The carrot salt and pepper set was a gift from Katy! Carrots and rabbits go together, right?

A small bunny carrying dried roses!

The bunnies seem to be hiding under the lilies!

For a pop of color, a pair of green taper candles in crystal holders was placed on our tablescape!

I love welcoming spring to my dining room!

“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome”
-Anne Bradstreet

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Tablescape Tuesday: Blue & White Edition

March 10, 2015~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“Keep me as the apple of your eye;
hide me in the shadow of your wings”
‭Psalm‬ ‭17‬:‭8

Today is installment two of our tablescaping marathon with my friend, Patti! This table was so much fun to set up with all of her blue and white china. So many of you love the crisp and clean look of this ever so popular color combination! And as beautiful as the blue and white is, there is something that just stands out. I want you to notice the focal point, the element that sets it apart-the apples. In Psalm 17, David (in his suffering) cries out to God,
” …keep me as the apple of your eye”.
As true followers of Christ, we are the apple of God’s eye! Let that sink in! We are chosen, loved, and beautiful! And just as the apples are the sweet spot on this table, so are God’s children, in his eyes.

A menu of tomato basil soup and grilled pimento cheese sandwiches was perfect for a cold and rainy day!

With only placemats, the beautiful wood of the antique table is warm and inviting. A white linen placemat is the foundation with a quilted French blue mat on top.

Lunch was served in the family room with its lovely surroundings of books and antiques! You can see more here: Everyday Living at Patti’s.

The white charger and bread and butter plate is “Christina Porcelain” Bavarian China from Germany. The dinner plates are The Spode Blue Room Collection “British Flowers”. The large soup bowls with handles are also The Spode Blue Room Collection, the pattern is “Italian”. The sterling silver is “Buttercup” by Gorham. The blue and white knife rests are unique and add a little whimsy!

A pair of French Henriot Quimper candlesticks with hurricane globes add just the right touch to the table!

A set of Spode salt and pepper shakers!

At this end of the table sits a different set of Spode salt and pepper shakers! Notice the sweet pewter place card holders!

Lenox crystal in the “Desire” pattern adds a touch of elegance!

Pretty cotton floral napkins paired with white linen napkins give more texture and pattern to this setting! The sterling silver napkin rings were a gift from me (at least, that is what Patti said, I don’t remember!!)

The centerpiece is an antique Spode bowl of fresh apples on a white porcelain tray! Simple elegance!

The apples are “Pink Ladies! Fruit is a colorful and practical centerpiece!

The blue and white flatware caddy has been repurposed for holding crackers!

The family room has an abundance of light from the two walls of windows and French doors!

From this side of the table there is a view into the breakfast room and formal dining room!

Tablescaping is serious business!

“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver”
Proverbs‬ ‭25‬:‭11‬

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Tablescape Tuesday: Let’s Party!

March 3, 2015~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save;
he will rejoice over you with gladness;
he will quiet you by his love;
he will exult over you with loud singing”
Zephaniah‬ ‭3‬:‭17

Our family loves to celebrate birthdays-a tradition started by my precious Mother! Last night we came together to celebrate Katy’s ?? year! The Lord brought Katy into my life and into our family a little over two years ago. I never dreamed our first conversation over a cup of coffee would develop into such a strong bond of love! She contributes so much to what you see and read here on the blog! I am beyond blessed that she is a major part of my everyday living!

No party is complete unless there is good food! Butch grilled burgers (one of Katy’s faves) and I added side dishes! I always ask the one we are celebrating to pick what dessert they would like for me to make! Katy and I share a real fondness for the coconut-pecan cake from Chez Fonfon in Birmingham, and just so happened that Frank Stitt shared the recipe in a holiday magazine! Even if I say so myself, the cake was almost as good as Mr. Stitt’s! (Everyone else agreed!)
Happiest of birthdays, Katy!

I know it is still winter, but I wanted a cheery
and fun table for our party!
You can see more birthday celebrations here:
The Debut of Tablescape Tuesday
A Birthday Celebration!
A Very Merry Birthday!

The table runner is a pastel blue with small dots. I chose not to use a tablecloth or place mats for this setting!

When I think of a happy flower, I always think tulips!

The Wedgwood pitcher is a recent purchase from our downtown antique mall. Its soft color was a great addition!

The birthday girl’s place card!

Mikasa’s “Fruit Rapture” pattern always makes for a colorful table. The white charger is my go-to “Baroque” pattern by American Atelier. The flatware is our everyday stainless by Reed and Barton, a yellow cotton napkin completes each setting!