April Tulips Tablescape

I've been going to my old Lang calendar for the past few months to get tablescaping inspirations.  This was the April picture from 2010.  So for this week, I've set an April Tulips table.

Welcome to our Spring table.

Won't you join me?

A look at the layers.  Plain white dinner plates over scalloped chargers -- two hot pink and two orange.

A sheer orange gingham topper over a white tablecloth.

I decided to use these dragonfly napkin rings from Pier One...instead of the butterfly on the calendar.

Etched stems.

A closer look at our elegant tulips cascading across the table.

I think the picture shows the flowers in a jar....so this mason jar serves as a casual vase.

Tabletop view.

Loved these ruffled tulips.

A look at the overlay of the tablecloths.

The "stars" of the table.

Don't you love the colors of tulips in the Spring?  I've had fun creating tables that match my old calendar.  You never know where a bit of inspiration can strike.

I'm joining Kathleen at her "Lets Dish" for Earth day. And Susan at "Between Naps on the Porch" for Tablescape Thursday.

See Ya!

Dogwood tablescape

I love the dogwoods that bloom every spring.  The first Mother's Day after we moved into this house, my husband planted a dogwood tree and we've enjoyed it every spring since 1993. 

Won't you join me at this simple Easter setting?

I found this vintage tablecloth a couple of years ago at an antique store out of town.  Last year I waited too long to use it for a tablescape and the blooms were gone.

Tabletop overview

Centerpiece overview

Last year I found these delicate goblets with cut flower designs.

My layers of dishes include a white dinner plate.

White chargers from Pier 1.

And small green depression glass plates.  

These sweet pink bud napkin rings were the perfect spring touch for the green napkins with a white organdy napkin layered on top.

A closer look at the dogwood patterned tablecloth

I added some pink azalea blooms to the dogwoods.  When you look closely you can see the holes caused by the inchworm infestation we've had this year.

Blooms gathered into a glass basket vase.

Baby bunnies hiding under the blooms.

I hope you've enjoyed this simply set Easter table.

I'll be sharing another Easter tablescape later this weekend.  We'll be having a brunch and egg hunt on Saturday with our daughters family.  That will be set with our grandtwins in mind.

See ya!

Butterfly Tablescape

Once again I looked to my old 2010 Lang calendar for tablescaping inspiration and the March picture was full of butterflies.

So for this last week in March I have set a butterfly themed table.

Here's a place set just for you. 

The centerpiece is a filled with butterflies.  I found these huge ones full of spring color at a local craft store. 

They're made of painted feathers and are attached to brightly glittered bodies.

I also found these placemats at one of the local vintage stores and they are full of spring butterflies......

......peeking out from behind the plates and under the forks.....

....and the perfect compliment to these butterfly napkin rings.  Actually the smaller butterflies were also found at the same craft store.  They were already attached to small clips that I easily clipped onto some plain white napkin rings.  They would be pretty on sheer ribbon bows as well.

I found these pink cabbage salad plates a couple of years ago on ebay.  I've enjoyed the bamboo flatwear for a couple of years as well.  I've also seen the bamboo in black and green on other blogs, but alas, I've never run across any in my local stores.....I'm still on the look out though.  Bamboo is very versatile.

The dinner plates I've selected are very pale pink glass plates with cabbage roses etched into the centers.  This picture also shows some of the fun butterflies and flowers on the placemats.

Who doesn't love a cute pink ladybug?

There are also a couple of ladybugs on the basket holding the centerpiece.

A close up of one of the giant butterflies.

Overview of the butterfly inspired tablescape.

Aren't they pretty for a Spring setting?

Wishing you beautiful spring days filled with butterflies and sunshine.

See ya!

A Winter Walk in the Woods - Tablescape

It's Tablescape Thursday again and this week I've set my table for a Winter's Walk in the Woods.




I hope you'll join me.



This is set just for you.



I've seen so many of you use pinecones as placecard holders this year. What a fun idea for our winter tables.



I found these pinecone candle holders this fall at one of my favorite antique/thrift stores "Thru The Garden Gate".



On our walk we may just see a rabbit.....



....or two.



A tan linen tablecloth with Nell Hill woven chargers, Target faux ivory flatware, and my snow white dishes.



Green Jamestown goblets...I've found a complete set of eight gathered over the past two years from Goodwill and thrift stores.



I can't remember where I found these green cloth napkins tucked into the handle of my chargers.....probably Tuesday Morning or Marshall's.



A tabletop overview and.....



....a centerpiece overview.


Time to light the candles and...




....walk back home.

I've been having a difficult time leaving messages on some of your posts. I don't know exactly why, but I'm working on it. Please know how very much I do appreciate your visits....even if you don't hear from me......I'll keep trying.

Thanks to Susan of "Between Naps on the Porch" for all the tabletop fun week after week.

See ya!