Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Tablescape Thursday

IT will be tablescape Thursday at Susan's On Thursday so go there to see some smashing ones!! I failed to take many pics of my set table and it was only partially set!!! GETTING old age syndrome!!


In the picture below you can see I have moved the round table to the fireplace area instead of the rectangular one---round is more cozy. I have added my pink cups to the tea cup shelf instead of just the blue ones. (oh forgive my spelling--if I do the check it messes up my pics). I threw on a different red table topper and I moved my wicker chairs up here. NOTE: THESE PICS DIDN'T SHOW TOO WELL BECAUSE OF THE NIGHT TIME MIXING WITH THE COLORS.



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Below is the same area with the blue checked table cloth--which looks better in the picture than the red, for some reason.

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I put a red one on the bigger table in the area too. I can't make up my mind which ones I like better. I have tried red plaid stuff. I have tried a white on the rectanglar table and the blue and white check on the round---but for this time of the year it seemed a little cold.
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Below is how it looks in the white:
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But I think I will stick with the red for this time of the year. Anyone else want to put some in put? Hmm, may be I will try a white topper over red for the big table?

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I love red and white---so a simple red and white and glass and silver thing going on here. I lost my fork somehow! We actually were celebrating something.
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The stemware above was purchased by my hubby when he was in Venice, Italy. They are hand blown and we bring them out on holidays and any old time and on special occasions.
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This is how the inside looks (above). We have 6 for white wine, 6 for red , and 6 champagne flutes (sp?). We had them shipped so he wouldn't have to carry them on the plane. But we had a time getting them from customs. The price he paid was supposed to include the customs charge....but we still had to pay. They all arrived safely.
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This little beaded doiley above is from my college days back in the early 70's! I was dating a guy from Rhodesia and he brought it back from Africa for me. It is hand made.

So I know I should have done a more fancy table---but ah well. We were celebrating my youngest son's grade on a major test. He got an A---now the amazing thing about this is he flunked the course 3 other times with an average in the twenties!!! This one course kept him from getting his degree!!! He now commutes 5 hours round trip three times a week to do this course. His brother tutored him for a month this summer and now continues to give him help by webcam (since he lives in Seattle area and we live in SC) over the internet. We are now hopeful that he will graduate and also get his Lt commision(I can't spell!!).


So all in all we are celebrating his A average so far and hope for the future. (however he did have a speeding ticket--Ha!)



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Needless to say, my son is the one on the left ;-)

AND last of all I decided to change the pic above the table for the wreath and add an underlying white cloth

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Oops--left the picture in the chair!

44 comments:

  1. Lovely tablescape!
    The doily is very pretty and to think someone handmade this is amazing to me.
    Like your fuzzy edge picture. Need to learn how to do this.
    God bless you and your family!
    d

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  2. What a great area you have for meals, entertaining, etc! I notices your Currier and Ives dish under the candle. I have a few of those and love them. The crystal is gorgeous!!

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  3. You do truly have a unique and cozy home! Love the red and white!

    Dena

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  4. You know that this little table in front of the fireplace is one of my most favorite places in the world to see set for a meal. I love your pretty dishes, and both eating areas look fabulous. Hugs, Marty

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  5. Every time you show photos of your home I fall in love with it. It is so charming and cozy!
    Hugs, Rhondi

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  6. Thanks for visiting! Yes, he could definitely practice Spanish there. You have the benefit that it is an American territory, but still retains the Spanish culture. My inlaws do not speak English at all. My husband did not before he came here, so you get the best of both worlds!

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  7. You have such a warm and cozy home. Love the changes you made and the history of your stemware. Congrats to your son and I'm really glad I'm not the only one who forgets to take things away before I take my pics. You just don't know how many pictures I've had to retake. Thanks so much for sharing.
    Sandy

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  8. Bless your heart...you had a hard time making up your mind. Well, they all look great to me...however, loving red as I do, I am liking the red a lot !!
    i love your pretty wreath, too.
    I need one to go over my mantel in the living room. They are so expensive...did you make yours?

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  9. Congrats to you son for his grade and grit! I am so distracted by your beautiful home, I can't consentrate on your table. YOur home is so unique and warm and.... just like heaven!!!!!!
    And the table is lovely too, but your home.....looks like it should be in a movie or book or the set of some wonderful play! Too good to be true.

    Yvonne

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  10. Kim-Your home always looks so warm and friendly to me! I love the blue and pink cups mixed together. Congrats on your your youngest son's grade and the fact the older one is such a willing helper...good brothers. Yes, maybe there will be a cure in this lifetime...but I fear that I have passed it on to my daughter :)

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  11. Love the feeling it gives being by the fireplace ~ makes for a cozy setting!

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  12. Always love your table by the fire...and your son's determination, like that a lot too!

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  13. You have the most cozy and charming home! I like the red tablecloth too! Your table looks perfect in front of your fireplace. Congrats on yours son's hard work! Wishing him more success! Hugs!

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  14. Every time I see one of your posts, I just want to be sitting there. That is a great reason to celebrate...I hope his success continues. Oh, I like the red!

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  15. There is nothing like a table in front of a fireplace. Red and white are my favorites!

    Carol

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  16. Well I love the room! Either the red or the blue. I am always partial to blue and white though. I love the wreath above the fireplace the best.

    ~Liz

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  17. You sound like me. I'm always moving everything around. My husband says he staying put in his big chair so that I can't move it. I love your home. The blue & white check cloth does really have a punch in your pics, but the red cloth with white underneath it at the end looks really good too. I like the wreath instead of the picture. Love your special stemware from Italy. Be blessed.

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  18. Looks great, I love the red and white and the wreath is the perfect holiday touch. You are so funny with the picture on the chair, I do that all the time, but its always my camera lens cover that will show up in a photo.
    You have a very handsome son!.
    Take care and enjoy your day,
    Elizabeth

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  19. I SO agree with you! Round is more cozy. <3 And I think the red is best for this time of the year!

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  20. I think your tablescape looks very quaint, very pretty! What a great fireplace. I'm envious of your space - just lovely!

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  21. I liked the blue better than the red, but when you added the wreath instead of the picture the red really popped and I changed my mind. What a good idea! Gayle

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  22. Beautiful table! I absolutely love this setting! Wonderful ambience!

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  23. I really enjoy visiting your sweet cottage! It never fails to make me smile. :)

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  24. Your home is beautiful, so full of character and charm. Who wouldn't want to eat at a cozy table near a fire? Lovely.
    Thanks for visiting me yesterday.

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  25. I love the red and how it pulls in the red curtains from the other room. Very inviting.

    I also wanted you to know that I posted a vegetable curry recipe, that is both vegan and gluten free. hope you like it. Thanks for the request!

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  26. Oh, I love your house! Love that whole fireplace wall! And your red and blue dishes! Thanks for the visit.

    Shannon

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  27. Dear Kim
    Where do I begin. I know i have commented many times, but I just saw all your beautiful comments throughout my blog. Your right it's cause I have a MAC lol
    I have to go to my site, look around, check it twice.
    You have sooooo many blogs! Your recipe blog is great... I have been toying with the idea of cutting all meat out. It's so hard. I'm not a cook anymore so it makes it hard lol
    Your FIL is amazing to say the least. His stories are very precious.
    I was wondering why your DH and son were holding monkeys... now I know. I love the way you have them all strung out through your spindles, too funny Kim.
    So what I'm trying to say is thank you for "stalking" my blog LOL
    i went through all my posts. It took me hours. I think I'm pretty good haha
    You are amazing.
    I also see that you are very spiritual. I must say I am not. I do believe in God. I was raised Roman Catholic, but do not practice my faith... meaning I don't go to church anymore. Oh let's not get into that OK?
    It's late, I must be off to bed.
    Just wanted to drop by and say hello, oh, and I LOVE the doily. I LOVE doilies. I have one with beads on it. Only one.
    Sending hugs from Canada
    Love Claudie
    xoxoxo

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  28. I think your tablesetting is lovely. Sitting at a cozy tabe for 2 by the firepace is perfect. And I love those doilies!

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  29. Andrea, you probably won't come back, but your link does not allow us to access your blog

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  30. I love, love, love your table pulled up right by the fireplace..oh and those pretty white wicker chairs. I did lol with you changing things around so much. Both the red AND the blue look pretty, so I can see why it's a hard decision. That is a sweet picture of your son and husband (?) and monkeys. Bless his heart. He has gone through a lot.

    Oh, by the way, I mistakenly went to your other blog. I saw the video of your daughter and husband (?) dancing at her wedding to "I'll Fly Away"!! It made me cry. That is just beautiful. With having a daugther recently engaged I guess I can get a little teary at the drop of a hat. That was a very sweet video under that pretty gazebo! You'll have to tell me the story.

    Donna

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  31. I would love for you to post the recipe on your recipe blog. My mom has being enjoying your recipes, too. I am so glad you liked it!!

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  32. Love the Family Rules!! No, the beach pic is not MY attic. It's a cliet's. I wish my attic was done...but not yet...stay tuned!!! (Mine will be more of a "man cave")

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  33. I love the table set in front of the fireplace. It's like the "anniversary" table at a restaurant. So cozy and the place where everyone wants to be seated. And your white dishes are so pretty. Thanks for sharing.

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  34. I am going to have to make me a little tablescape for hubby and me in front of the fireplace!! I just love that look!

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  35. Your cottage has such a gentle feeling to it. Looks like a nice place to ponder and think.
    Thanks

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  36. I have just fallin in love with your little cottage. Your tablescape is beautiful! I've become a follower of your blog.

    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  37. I'm so glad to read that you struggle with choices, too! Isn't it funny how some tablescapes are so easy & others just challenge us again & again? Yours turned out great in the end. I really like the punch of color the wreath provided instead of the picture.

    fondly,
    Rettabug

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  38. Oh! This is such a charming and cozy spot for a celebration! I love your hutch with your china in it, and I love the red tablecloths on your tables. What gorgeous stemware. I think that was probably worth the wait and the extra money to get them out of customs. Congratulations to your son! I love the wreath you hung to replace the picture. Your home is so charming and inviting. laurie

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  39. Your pictures are beautiful. You can use hot glue on the fabric bracelets. It actually works really well. They are so easy. I'm making more now for my daughter's friends for Christmas.

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  40. I believe I have the same blue plates as you. I don't have any history on them..do you know anything about them. You can see mine in my mix and match post/ 01-09-10

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Howdy :-)