Wednesday, May 30, 2012

May calander inspiration tablescape

 Some of you know that I've been using an old Lang calendar for monthly tablescape inspiration.  This month has been so busy I almost let May pass me by.




 But with one day left in the month, I took a peek and decided to  build my table around this picture from May 2010 of a bouquet of white and purple flowers wrapped in printed paper with a seed package all tied together with a blue and white striped bow.  The border was navy blue.  So......I went to work and.........





 I found some purple and white flowers at the local grocery store and a seed packet of white flowers at Home Depot.  Moonflowers.....I think I'll really plant them and see what happens.  The directions say that they almost glow in the moonlight.




Even though the flowers are all different and the only printed paper I could come up with was a page of the daily newspaper.....I thought it came together pretty well.




Since the border was navy and white, I used a navy tablecloth and goblets along with white china, chargers and flatware.  I tied the bouquet together with a blue and white striped napkin and also knotted some for each place setting.



Overview of my inspiration table.





                           The bouquet of May flowers wapped in newsprint.



Navy goblets




                                           A place set just for you.







                                            Flowers viewed from the top.






One last picture......








                                    .....before I put the flowers in water.   I'm not
                             sure I would have picked out purple and white flowers
                             for a blue and white tablescape......but in this case....it just
                               seems to work.    I'll be back with June calendar inspiration
                              soon!

                             See ya!


19 comments:

  1. I love those Lang calendars and never throw them out. Your inspiration resulted in a unique and special centerpiece along with an unusual color combination that really works. I like the white to balance it all out.

    Robin
    Robin Flies South

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  2. This is exquisite -- makes me happy just looking at it!

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  3. Oh, Martha! This is beautiful and what a great copy cat you achieved! :)
    Pretty table setting too as always.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  4. What a clever idea to use the calendar for inspiration. Your table is beautiful. Love the knot in the napkins. It adds wonderful visual texture.

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  5. How fabulous! You made almost an exact replica and I think it turned out most wonderful! I love that you used the newspaper to wrap the flowers in. Well done and I'm looking forward to seeing Junes!

    Have a lovely night!
    Aledia @ Plum Perfect

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  6. Your calendar has been a wonderful inspiration for some beautiful tablescapes, and this one is glorious. Moon flowers are wonderful. They bloom at night, and they have a neat fragrance. Thanks for inviting us for a peak. Cherry Kay

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  7. What a lovely shade of blue! I like using the newsprint around the flowers too! Great inspiration!

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  8. You are having so much fun with that calendar for inspiration! Great job this week! The blue and white looks so cool for a hot summer day.

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  9. Gorgeous table! I have the same chargers and I love them :)
    Moonflowers are wonderful! I have grown them in the past and they are fun just to sit and watch in the evening open up.
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  10. Hi lovely lady.
    I love the dark blue tablecloth and your white China so Beautiful for this Tablescape. This is a great inspiration using the newsprint around your moon flowers..so sweet. They bloom at night is this right? Thanks so much for your sweet comments on my New Tablescape. I hope you have a wonderful week with your family.
    XXOO Diane

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  11. I like the way the flowers look wrapped in the paper. It would also be a fun way to take someone some flowers as a hostess gift etc. I think the fact you got inspired at all is impressive. I can't seem to get myself to dig out things and set the table right now! Very pretty!

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  12. Perfection. I love the casual, but well accessorized table.. The flowers in the paper are a great idea. I am totally in awe of your talent.. so many good ideas!!! Have a great weekend. xo marlis

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  13. So pretty! I love the blue and those striped napkins are great! I like the way you tied them too!
    Thanks for linking to, and linking back to Let's Dish!

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  14. Love the results of the inspiration, especially the paper wrapped flowers. They appear as a special gift on the table.

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  15. Hi Martha! Still loving your pretty table. Thanks for popping in to see me and hope you're doing well.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  16. Love it! I have missed being around and seeing your beautiful tables. I am feeling better and trying to get stuff done again....like checking out your blog.

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  17. That newsprint idea is so clever! I really like the idea of using the calendar for inspiration! Quite a clever idea!

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  18. Late to this.

    I love the way and place you got your inspiration for this, and I really love the clever way you used the newspaper for the print. I have a huge fondness for a bunch of flowers wrapped that way. I love the way it all turned out.

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