A year of Tables in Review

This past year I used a Lang Calendar from 2010 for tablescaping inspirations.  So I thought I would do a year in review.  For some strange reason the November table REFUSED to load at the end and would only take "1st place".  Every other month seemed to cooperate.  So here's my year in review (just a bit out of order).

November -  Pumpkin table

 

January - Oranges and blues

February - Watering can tablescape

March - Flight of the butterflies

April - Tulips in a jar

May - Bouquet

June - Garden Bounty

July - Flags by the Sea

August - Squash Harvest

September - Bike Ride

October - Crow Basket

December - Happy Snowmen

2012 was a fun year of tablescaping -- some months seemed to come together easier than others....and I tried to use what I had rather than purchasing anything new. 

Looking forward to 2013 -- and more tabletop inspirations!

See ya!

I'm joining Susan (master tablescaper) at Between Naps on the Porch....the lady who first inspired me to join in the tablescaping fun!http://betweennapsontheporch.net/http://betweennapsontheporch.net/3-party-table-settings-with-coca-cola-dishware-and-memorabilia/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BetweenNapsOnThePorch+%28BETWEEN+NAPS+ON+THE+PORCH%29

December Calendar Tablescape Inspiration

This is my final tablescape inspiration from my old 2010 Lang Calendar -- it's been fun using it for my tables this year!

The year ends playing happily in the snow!

And of course the dog joins in the fun!

A closer view of our winter friends.

And here's my table top version!

Let's move in a little closer......

....and watch a snowman dance!

All smiles!

I added a scarf that I got a couple of years ago in New York.

No top hats and red mittens -- my style is more fleece and green knit gloves.

Added my snowman plates (Cracker Barrel) over my red dinner plates (Marshall's)  with my treble clef flatware (e-bay) over my red, green and blue placemats (Marshall's) -- all of these I've had for several years.

Each plate has a different snow face.

These two have the cardinals....

He must want a kiss...with the mistletoe on his hat!

And here's our "formal" snowman in his top hat!

Red napkins were ones that my parents used every Christmas dinner at their home.  Napkin rings from Pier-1 a couple of years ago.

And, of course, a playful pup in the snow.

These trees matched the color theme perfectly.

A view from a falling snowflake.

So glad that you could join me for a "pretend" snow day....(my very favorite kind)!

See ya!

I'm joining Cuisine Kathleen for "Let's Dish" http://www.cuisinekathleen.com/2013/01/plaid-tidings-for-2013cozy-warm.html

November Calendar Inspiration Tablescape

 I'm almost at the end of my Lang Calendar that I've been using for tablescape inspiration this year.  Here's the inspiration picture for November.

 Welcome to my November table full of pumpkins and corn.....now some things are a little different from the picture....but that's the beauty of "inspiration".....it doesn't have to be an exact duplicate.....just going for the same "feel".

I don't have a pretty little low sided metal bucket like the picture.....but I do have a hammered aluminum tray.......

 ....so I went about gathering pumpkins for my tray.....and pumpkin plates for the table.

Sorry for the glare.....the day I set this table was rainy so I had to turn on the light.  These pumpkin plates came from Walmart last year.  The plaid napkins came from the Yankee Candle store a couple of years ago.

I pulled out my vintage green goblets......one of these days I may find some pretty amber stems....but I don't know where on earth I would store them!  I'm all out of storage and cubby spots!

 An overview of the centerpiece....pumpkins.....leaves....corn....gourds....acorns.

A look from the "other" side.

I found these acorns that look real in Michaels a few weeks ago.

I decided that the bamboo flatware was the choice for this casual table.

                                           Tabletop overview.

                                        I do love the colors.....

                               .........and the scents of autumn......

                                       .....how about you? 

                                  Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

                                 See ya!


I'm joining Cuisine Kathleen at "Let's Dish!:http://www.cuisinekathleen.com/2012/11/november-brownslet-dish-35challenge.html

I'm joining Susan at "Between Naps on the Porch"http://betweennapsontheporch.net/thanksgiving-tablescape-with-rustic-turkey-centerpiece-and-turkey-tureens/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BetweenNapsOnThePorch+%28BETWEEN+NAPS+ON+THE+PORCH%29http://betweennapsontheporch.net/