Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Sweet Pink Tablescape

As I was planning my "back from vacation" tablescape, I was thinking I would either do a very bright spring table or perhaps a blue and white table.....but somehow this week.....




....it turned into a soft sweet pink.




Please join me for "Sweet Pink".



It all started with these flowers I found at the grocery store Saturday. The pinks reminded me of the "sweet" pinks in life....baby feet....flower girls....puppy kisses.....kitten paws..... cotton candy....pink clouds at sunset.....white iced birthday cakes with soft pink roses made of icing so sweet it makes your teeth tingle!



So I set about my house searching for sweet pinks. These pink flowered butter pats were a last minute addition...so they aren't in every photo. I found these on several different thrifting explorations. They're all different.



This cut glass piece came from my in-laws estate and made a pretty vase.



I started out with this vintage tablecloth found a few years ago.



Soft pink napkins from Tuesday Morning earlier in the spring. Sheer napkins - e-bay store and vintage bow napkin rings.



Pink glasses from eBay last year.



A layering of dishes and Target flatware. Shall we "unpeel" the layers?



Salad plates were an eBay purchase a couple of years ago. I've still seen them there recently.



They're a Gibson pattern.



Soft pink glass plates were also found a couple of years ago on eBay - (I believe I was planning a ladies luncheon at the time)



A closer look at the rose design.


White Gibson dishes from Big Lots -- from the great Blogger dish rush a couple of years ago!



Soft green chargers found on a 75% sale at a Virginia Beach boutique a couple of years ago.



A few more table shots.












I hope your week is filled with the sweetness of soft pinks! Be sure to visit Susan at "Between Naps on the Porch" this week and enjoy the array of dishes and tablescape set just for you!

See ya!
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32 comments:

  1. DonnaMay 17, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Martha,
    Beautiful! I love how you brought things from your house to create your gorgeous table!
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  2. Tablescapes By DianeMay 17, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Hi lovely lady. I love your Beautiful Tablescape sweet lady !!! I also love the pink, with the light green!!!! Your ceterpiece is also Beautiful with the colors on your table so sweet. I hope you have a Great Week.
    XXOO
    Diane

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  3. TriciaMay 17, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Lovely layering, Martha! I love your pink stemware and the sheer pink overlay on the napkins -- so pretty!

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  4. SueMay 17, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    I loved thinking about all those pinks! The green chargers really add to this table, the flowers are gorgeous and I love those sweet napkin rings! Very pretty.

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  5. Sweet TeaMay 17, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    The setting makes me think of a "Tea" or perhaps a Bridal Shower. Those napkins are absolutely gorgeous they way you've shown them; they look like a fancy party dress!

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  6. JacquelineMay 17, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    The flowers are definitely inspiring, what pretty colors. Your layering of colors is just beautiful, so soft and inviting. The green chargers are the perfect soft color. I love your beautiful goblets and the fun napkins and napkin rings. I just feel so relaxed seeing this, isn't that color of pink and green so soothing! You are just so relaxed from your vaca that it came out in your table!

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  7. PicketMay 18, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    Morning girl...that is just the most softest dreamiest table setting ever...it is gorgeous girl...it just makes you smile and sigh at how it is all so different yet it so goes together like it was meant to be..ohhh I love it! Hope you are having a fantastic week sweetie...Picket

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  8. RettabugMay 18, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    What a beautifully soft & delicate looking table, Martha! I love every inch of it!
    We both had soft, gossamer napkins on our tables this week. ~~big smile~~

    fondly,
    Rett

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  9. xinexMay 18, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Very sweet tablescape, Martha! It is simply adorable. Love all the pastel colors...Christine

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  10. Slice of Pie Cookbooks and EntertainingMay 18, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Beautiful table ... and is there anything sweeter than puppy kisses??? Thanks for sharing, Martha. Love it!

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  11. SharlotteMay 18, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    What a pretty table! I love all the soft shades too! Thanks for sharing!

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  12. SarahMay 18, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Martha, love your soft pinks with the greens. One of my favorite combinations! Beautiful table. ~ Sarah

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  13. FABBY'S LIVINGMay 18, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Beautiful tablescape, it's so sweet and yet so elegant. I love all the layers of your lovely and pretty plates. Beautiful centerpiece arrangement! Love it! I'm at Susan's at TT.
    Hugs
    FABBY

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  14. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comMay 18, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Dreamy soft romantic all describe this table. The pale green and pinks are lovely together.

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  15. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)May 18, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    This is so pretty, Martha. I love the bow napkin rings! I can't tell you how often that happens to me...start out planning one tablescape and do something totally different. :) Love the soft colors of this setting...just lovely!

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  16. All The Pretty DishesMay 18, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    So soft and pretty. I love pink and green together.

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  17. MaryMay 19, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    Your table of sweet pinks makes me tingle all over! Love your floral salad plates & your vintage tablecloth is the perfect foundation with the flower basket on it!

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  18. LynnMay 19, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    Such a pretty table Martha! Great chargers and the napkins and rings are the perfect touch! Love how just seeing the flowers can lead to inspiration, I'm sure that's how they were intended:@)

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  19. STILLMAGNOLIAMay 19, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Lovely! You will have to concoct another pink tablescape when I get your package mailed. I am sorry it has taken so long. LIfe has dealt me a few curve balls lately.

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  20. Donna@Conghaile CottageMay 19, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Good Morning Dear Martha,
    I LOVE EVERY Detail on your tablescape... and although EVERY Detail would follow me home if I am to encounter them ANYWHERE, I'm going to pick a favorite. AND THAT IS... Those green chargers. They are wonderful!!! and they make your table "POP"... I Love Soft Pink&Green and your layout is PERFECT!!!
    Have a wonderful week,
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  21. Miss MerryMay 19, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    As I scrolled by each photo, my oouuus and ahhhs were louder and louder. I love, love the white, pink and green and the delicate tones are so lovely together. What a wonderful table. Gorgeous!!!

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  22. SweetladyelaineMay 19, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Love your table of sweet pinks...just precious! I love the bow napkin rings and dishes. Thank you for sharing such a lovely table. Blessings My Friend,

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  23. MarlisMay 19, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Your table is delightful! I love the green and pink. the clear and solid the ethereal sheer napkins and those napkin rings.. well to die for! Along with the beautiful cut glass piece as a vase. Wow. I would lose all the cares of the world sitting at this pretty table!
    xo marlis

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  24. AnonymousMay 19, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    This is a table that makes me think of my mother. She would love it and that thought makes me smile. Thank you.

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  25. MarigeneMay 19, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Oh, so pretty in pink and green...such soft colors. The tablecloth is beautiful, love the dainty May basket motif.

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  28. Entertaining WomenMay 19, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    I saw some gorgeous green chargers recently in Italy that look just like yours. They were in the dining room at the Hotel Bellevue Syrene in Sorrento. Thank you for sharing your beautiful design. Cherry Kay

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  29. Courtney ~ French Country CottageMay 20, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    How pretty this table setting is! So romantic and delicate and just beautiful! Well done! :)

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  30. DiannMay 21, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    This tablescape is just so pretty Martha! It is so soft and feminine. Beautiful colors and all the dishes are just gorgeous!

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  31. AnonymousMay 22, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Thanks for stopping by & for the sweet comment!!
    Your table is adorable, I love the soft pink with the green!
    Jannet

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  32. Kathy EickholtMay 22, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Thank you for stopping by our blog, and thanks for the lovely comment you left. Looks like you had a wonderful tea party with your daughter. The cakes and sandwiches looked so yummy.

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