You’ll have to forgive me this week as I am dealing with a bad case of the “feeling down and outs”…coughs, high blood pressure, headache….so I thought I would share a Tablescape from a while back. As you can see – it used to be Tablescape Tuesday. I thought the Reds and Golds would give you some Fall inspiration. Enjoy!
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This week….I am turning over my Tablescape Tuesday post to my fourth fur baby…Baby Lily. Take it away Baby Lily….
(please don’t tell Bitty Kitty as she gets all attitude-ish!)
I am having a dinner party and I hope you can come. I have mailed out all the invitations…
My mom has allowed me to use some of her favorite dishes and vintage stemware. She helped me set the table….here is the place setting.
Mom said she found these dinner plates at Marshall’s and it was love at first site. She started with a green placemat and added a gold charger.
Here is a close-up of the dinner plate. Mom loves all things botanical and floral. Me too! Just the other day, I ate one of her plants. Yummy!
Imagine what my mom must have sounded like when she was at Marshall’s a few weeks after she found the dinner plates, and came across the matching salad plates. I bet you could hear her screaming from the front of the store. She said she almost had to arm wrestle her Aunt for them. (her Aunt didn’t have a chance. My Mom really loves dishes. No….she reallllly loves dishes! Silly Aunt!)
She loves these salad plates especially because of the little bird….a hummingbird. Mom loves hummingbirds.
She loves these salad plates especially because of the little bird….a hummingbird. Mom loves hummingbirds.
Here’s a close-up of the bird. It sure looks delicious….oh- I mean pretty.
Here they are again…mom added a pretty red napkin ….
Now for the special touches…
Mom has a collection of name card holders. Here you see a small gold urn with Dad’s name.
She also added the crystal knife rests, seen below. There are twenty four of them in her set. Good thing we don’t need all twenty four. Now THAT would be some party, huh?
Mom was concerned about using her vintage stemware. My Dad inherited these from his grandmother and they are very special. The etched crystal glasses are very delicate. I promised Mom I would be very careful. Cole got in trouble for trying to grab one. He got sent to time out. (heehee) Little devil!
Mom said she wasn’t happy with how plain the simple tealight looked in this crystal candleholder, so she poured in some sugar. The sugar sparkles in the candlelight.
I just love bling! You should see my Cartier diamond collar. Ok, its not Cartier – its PetSmart.
I asked mom if she could add some of her favorite pieces from her collection of Victorian crystal creamers. When we serve the salad course, each guest will have their own serving of salad dressing in these little pitchers, but for now…simple tealights allow you to see their cut glass glow. ewww…..pretty!
This is my favorite one…I put this one at my place setting.
(I’m the hostess, I can do things like that!) 😉
So, are you ready to see my table? If you come to my party, you will see it in person. But just in case you can’t make it, I will show it to you here.
And another fuller view…
If you come back for the very first “What’s On Your Wall Wednesday“, you can see how Mom decorated the mantle and above the fireplace to coordinate with the table.
(She’s like that you know)
Oh, its almost time and my guests will be here soon. Now excuse me while I go lick myself clean….oh, I mean take a bath. I can’t wait to see you at my party….
Hope Every Day Feels Like a Party….Baby Lily
Oh yea…mommy needs to tell you something…
If you would like to participate in the very FIRST
What’s On Your Wall Wednesday
…let her know here by 9pm tomorrow night. She is trying to figure out Mr Linky, but she may not get it added in time.
We can’t wait to see your “WOYWW” posts.
Brushed By An Angel says
That was the cutest post. Love your red dishes – I am a bit of a dishaholic myself. I don’t always have full sets but that is ok as long as I can find 4 or 6 of a kind, love to mix and match. The crystal creamers as candle holders was so very smart. Just love it.
View CommentHappy To Be/ Gl♥ria says
Barb this was just beautiful my friend…I’m so glad that kitty did this eye candy for us…Love those red dishes I have never seen those before…Hope all is well on your side of the mountain my friend…Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
View Commentmarty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
Barb, Kitty is such a fabulous hostess. I love everything about this table. The dishes and all the pretty stems are wonderful. I especially love the little crystal pitchers at each place. What a great idea. Hope you are feeling better soon. Miss you!!!! Hugs, Marty
View CommentCathy says
Oh Barb…how beautiful!!! I love the color and mix of pattern!!! Kitty is just too cute!!!
Definitely worth a re-post!!!
Enjoy!!!
View CommentXOXO
Cathy
carolinajewel says
Absolutely beautiful! I love the golden urn place holders!!! Well, actually there isn’t anything I don’t like on this table – great inspiration. 😀 Jewel
View CommentKathryn @ Bonafide Southern says
What a gorgeous table! I love the placecard holders and the knife rests and the dinner plates and the placemats and….Ok, I think I could go on and on! Truly this is lovely. I really like the idea of using the different crystal creamers for votive cups at each setting. Beautiful! Thanks for re-sharing and happy TT to you!
View Commentsalmagundi says
Really enjoyed all of the little pitchers for salad dressing. Thanks for reposting. Sally
View CommentShelia says
Hi Barb, rerun or not, your table is beautiful! I love that kitty’s sweet face! Those dishes are so gorgeous! Sending a prayer your way to feel better.
View CommentBe a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Someone's Mom says
Very pretty and since I didn’t see it the first time…I’m glad you did a repost. I do hope you feel better soon. I love the dishes, particularly the salad plates.
Sue
View CommentDeanna says
The table is gorgeous!
View CommentHope you get much better soon.
I’ve been coughing for over a week.
Not fun,
d
Grits414 says
LOVE it! The sugar in the glass was a great idea and tip for me! Nice!!!
View Commentnannykim/spindle cottage says
Sorry you are feeling sick (I was feeling that way earlier in the week). Your tablescape here is beautiful!! I love the little pitchers with the tea lights–I love love love that look!! The colors are all so warm, too!
View CommentLori E says
That kitty can sit on my lap any time. What a beauty.
View CommentI don’t even care if there is food. The table looks good enough to eat and the antique glasses are divine.
I would love to find some in a thrift store one day.
Robin says
I WANT THOSE PLATES!!!!! If you EVER decide to get rid of a few, please let me know! LOL
{{HUGS}}
Robin :o)
View CommentMid-Atlantic Martha says
Love the dishes — Kitty did a wonderful job of tablescaping — we’ll all want to borrow her for our next dinner parties~
View CommentShe Was Old Fashioned says
what lovely dishes mom has. And Billy looks so proud! very nice. Thanks for sharing!
View CommentJulie says
Hi Barb, Love the dishes…and Kitty is beautiful…
View Commentxoxo
Julie
susan says
Barb–I missed this the first time around so I am so glad to see it–All absolutely beautiful and I Love the invitation!! I do hope you feel better. The constant rain here is about to give me a case of the “down and outs” too. Take care!
View CommentMimi says
Baby Lily sure knows what a gorgeous table should look like! She did a good job directing you. 😉
View Commentxinex says
Very pretty and so elegant, Barb!…Christine
View CommentThe Bloom Girls says
Love the table it is so elegant! Your “kitteh” sure knows how to throw a dinner purrrty! 🙂
View CommentSarah says
Sorry you are not feeling well, but thanks for reposting this table. It is a wonderful table. Love the invitation, the place cards with the embellished names, the candles in the crystal pitchers…. It’s all just beautiful!
View CommentPhyllis AROUND THE HOUSE says
Sorry you are feelin a little down and out, I know the feelin..I loved the repost, love the combination of colors, and love the layering, feel better
View CommentDiane @ Four Paws and Co says
Ahhhh, I love Baby Lily! She’s quite the accomplished hostess too.
The dishes are gorgeous and I would have been squealing big time if I’d found them!
View CommentPat@Back Porch Musings says
Beautiful post, Barb! I hope you are feeling better soon!
View Comment~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~ says
Hi Barb, I love kittys too and we have an extra one here, He dropped by about a week ago and Of course I had to feed him. What a sweet heart he is. I must find him a good home where he can stay inside and cuddle on laps. Any takers?
I love your dishes too. I am going to Marshals soon to seek my fortune! Beautiful story and table. Hug the kitty for me.
View Comment~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
Linda Q says
I have some of those dishes, so I love to see red, repeat or not!!
View CommentLovely, the centerpiece goes so well with them.
Feel better soon!!
Linda Q
Mari at Once Upon a Plate says
It is beautiful Barb! So warm and inviting, pefect for the cold rainy weather we’ve been having out here.
I hope you’re feeling better soon. Take good care. xo
View CommentSandy says
Barb,
View CommentI remember seeing this tablescape the first time you posted it(before I had the nerve to start my own blog). I thought it was beautiful then and it is still eye candy. Everytime I look I see a different element. Thanks for showing again. Good to have you back.
Sandy
Anonymous says
Is fur baby #4 a ragdoll cat? The cat of my heart is a ragdoll and your baby looks similar.
View CommentSue says
I was never privy to seeing this table scape, so I am truly loving it now! The dishes and crystal are beautiful. I am so partial to red, so it is definitely calling to me. Hope you get to feeling better.
View Comment🙂 Sue
Cami @ Creating Myself says
THERE you are! Good grief…I missed your return to blogging.
Welcome back…missed your posts!
View CommentAnonymous says
Did I miss the part where you told us where you found the beautiful plates with the hummingbird? I think I’ve seen something similar at TJMax but never studied the design on the plate closely, just knew that it caught my eye and was thinking when I’d use them. Everything is so beautiful including the cat and I’m not a cat lover but your cat is beautiful too! Take care, hope you are feeling better soon. We had to run around all day in the rain today from eye Dr. to Walmart and back to Eye Dr. and it never got over 43 degrees with rain. Went right through me. Hope we don’t come down sick from it.
View Commentsherri@lavender fields says
Beautiful table. I just love the red with the green. The candles at night add such beautiful lighting. Your cat is beautiful too!
View CommentOur Porch in Hillsborough says
What a beautiful table – the colors are perfect for a cool fall evening. And the plates are wonderful. Thanks for sharing!
View CommentMrs. G says
I am just getting around to visiting TT participants. Your offering and the kitty are adorable. Love the ruffled placemates and of course your beautiful dishes. Nice to meet you.
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