Tablescape Thursday!!!
Tablescape Thursday is one of my favorite blogger events. This event is hosted by our friend Susan, at Between Naps on the Porch.
I realize that within Blogland, there are different genres of blogs.
For example, People Who Collect Chinchilla Dolls…People Who Eat With Their Toes….you get the idea.
Do they also have a favorite day of the week? Is it Chinchilla Thursday or Squishy Toe Foods Day for them? Do they get just as excited as I do on Thursdays? Me thinks so! 🙂 Okay, enough silly musing….
I am kinda cheating this week and going into my files for this Tablescape. I was going to post this Easter table in the next few weeks. But, since I may be away from Blogland for a few weeks after Mr. Grits’ surgery…I decided to go ahead and post these pics now.
Besides, NOW is the time that all the beautiful Easter accessories are available. If you wait much longer…they will be displaying Halloween decor. (ggrrrr!)
I created this tablescape a few years back. It is actually before we added our Family Room and converted the “old” Living Room into our “new” Dining Room. (are you still with me here?) 🙂
So technically, this room is now the Morning Room.
I found the “ruffled” edge plates and bowls at HomeGoods the previous Easter during an after-season sale. Have you noticed that buying dishes after the season is a love/hate thing? You LOVE the sale price, but you HATE that you have to wait until next year to use them.
They are so much prettier in person. The colors are very soft. I used my everyday, overly large white dinner plates as chargers. For placecards, I simply took a purple paint pen and wrote names on white, painted wooden eggs. These were nestled in some Easter grass in the bowl.
The tablescape was dome primarily in pinks with purple and yellow accents. I used my pink, frosted stemware which I love. I bought these in a small antique shop in Wales.
Because I could not find a tablecloth exactly as I was looking for – I decided to “create” my own. Using assorted ribbons and double-stick tape – I designed a layout with the ribbon – creating a plaid effect. I used wide ribbons, solid ribbons, plaid ribbons, and even laid ribbon on top of ribbon. The criss-cross design was at the ends of the table.
Assorted “shot-glass” candles were placed on upside-down crystal sorbet cups.
See the miniature chocolate cake? It’s fake! 🙂 Somehow I have managed to collect fake food. Is there a blog genre for fake food? Fake Food Fridays? 😀
On the chandy, I draped garlands of Easter colored berries, french silk ribbon, and hung assorted Easter eggs with pink and white polka-dot bows.
I also decided to add a touch of whimsy to the wrought iron shelf that hung in the room. It already had a few pieces of my pink and white transferware displayed…so I added some fun egg plates, assorted feathers and some Easter grass.
So that’s my “short and sweet” Tablescape for the week. I will be using these same dishes for this year’s table – but I have a few different ideas up my sleeve.
Please make sure you visit
who is the Queen of Tablescapes. She will also have a full list of all Tablescape Thursday participants. It’s a fun day that will keep you glued to your computer screen.
May All Your Days Be “Egg”-stra Special!…Barb
Robin says
I am officially DROOLING over here! Everything is sooooo cute!!! NOW I have to run out and look for Easter plates..thanks! (JUST KIDDING)
Before I can decorate my table, I have to clean all the craft stuff off of it. LOL!
View Commentkimmcl says
Hi Barb! My crowning moment in Blogville will be the day I receive a comment from you. I look every day, thousands of times a day and I just know that one day I will wake up and think, this is the day, I just know it! You are like the Mayor of Blogland!!!! LOL!
View CommentAll kidding aside, I just have to say that your blog keeps me smiling every day.;)
I’ll say a prayer for Mr. Grits.
Kim~
marty39 says
Barb, you always amaze. I don’t know how in the world you come up with all these ideas. I love the scalloped pink dishes, they are just gorgeous. All the eggs and the tablecloth you made are just lovely. It is always such a thrill to see what you do. I’m still taking lessons. Hugs, Marty
View CommentKBeau says
Great ideas to get a head start on Easter.
View CommentKristens Creations says
Beautiful tablescape Barb! So pretty and eastery (if that’s a word) Love the tablecloth you created too. I just can’t wait for spring!! Kristen
View CommentKathleen Ellis says
Hi Barb!
LOVE your pastel Easter table…those ruffled dishes are fabulous! I love how you put the purple “grass” in the bowls and in the glasses on your shelves. Very clever making your own ribbon-cloth…I may “borrow” that idea since I have a million yards of ribbon laying around! (I’m sure it’s at least that much!) ;-D
Those frosted pink goblets are beautiful…I would love them, too!
Thanks for stopping by…will be praying for Mr.Grits…blessings!
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carolinajewel says
“Hoppy” Easter Barb! I love the ruffled plates. The ribbon runner idea is wonderful as well as the glasses filled with “grass.” Great ideas! 😀 Jewel
View CommentCynthia says
Barb,
View CommentI love this,the colors together are just so pretty. I love the scalloped pink dishes, they really are lovely. Wonderful ideas, Cindy
xinex says
Eeeooowww! that squishy toe food sounds gross! LOL! Your Easter table is beautiful. I love the pink ruffly plates and the neat ribbon idea….Christine!
View Commentkimmcl says
you just made my day girl 😉
View CommentJanie's World says
I think your table is sooo cute!!! I especially like what you did to your chandelier. I always see those eggs that you hang and wonder how I could possibly use them. Now I know!!!
View Commentkimmcl says
you just made my day girl 😉
View Commentmbkatc230 says
Barb I love this table. The soft colors are so pretty, and I love the scalloped dishes. And what a cute idea for namecards. Great ideas here! Hugs, Kathy
View Commentellen b says
What a wonderful Easter table. Oh dear do you think hubby will mind if I add Easter themed plates to my bulging cupboards too. :0)
View CommentLove how you created your own table topping too!!
Martha says
Barb — for some reason I love Easter tablescapes — the pastels are so pretty!
View CommentTerrie's Lil' Piece of Serenity says
Barb, What a beautiful yet fun tablescape. You’ve outdone yourself. I love the colors. I do make tablerunners, etc.. from ribbon, too. It’s something I learnt by going to floral wholesale shows. Yours is so pretty. Hugs, Terrie
View CommentShelia says
Hi Barb! Oh, honey, this is fantastic! I love everything about your precious Easter laid table. Did you get my pun (laid table)? 🙂
View CommentAnd you decorated your chandy! Wow and the little shelf! I wanna come to your house!
I hope your Mr. Grits does well with his surgery and you just take care of him and we’ll all be here when you can return.
Be a sweetie,
shelia 😉
Kathysue says
Who needs to eat when you have a table as lovely as this.I think I would just sit and stare.Ok I am lying I know what a good cook you are I would eat.But I would be very careful not to mess up such a beautiful table. You make everything so fun and special I love all the Eastery/Springy colors.Beautiful as always.Kathysue
View CommentEnvoy-ette says
Love the colors! Love the hangings, the egg placecards, actually, I LOVE IT ALL! What a cheerful table!
View CommentSue says
Hi Barb….first, thanks so much for visiting and enjoying my blog…Your Easter table is gorgeous…the centerpiece, the use of the ribbon tomake a plaid table cloth, very creative and the “chandy” to die for…You did terrific….Sue in Atlanta
View CommentGollum says
This is festive and elegant, like everything else you do. Your centerpiece is to die for. I hope Mr. Grits’ comes through surgery with flying colors. Take care,
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Kathleen says
Love all the soft colors…very sweet table!
View CommentLeigh says
LOve love love th anme of your blog. It is my first time here and I just LOVE your blog!I love new friends! I invite you to drop by mine too, Tales from Bloggeritaville.
View CommentYour tablescape is beautiful! I love all the colors and the eggs from the light fixture!
Belinda says
Oh, wow, Barb…this Easter table is just SO pretty and FUN! I’m so enthralled with your pink stemware from Wales…its beautiful! The mix of different china in Easter egg colors and the way you used the ribbons is great. You have such clever ideas! You tablescaping *pros* amaze me! 🙂
View CommentLibby Murphy says
Ruffles are to die for in your plates. What a find and a good eye to snap them up. How long did it take to make that ribbon trimmed cloth? WOW. . . Lovely spring colors.
View Commentceekay says
Beautiful Easter tablescape. I love the colors. It just looks like an Easterbasket full of treats!
View CommentKaren at Nittany Inspirations says
Now this is a spring theme table. Here in PA we’re still in winter. I really feel like spring/Easter is just around the corner, looking at your lovely dining room. Even the chandy is decorated. Thanks for sharing. Blessings.
View CommentLady Katherine says
OK! This is wonderful! You have used all my favorite Spring colors, the ruffled dishes I adore! I got to search on google and find the nearest Home Goods in the nearest state. lol Your centerpiece is lovely I just love your table. Hope all goes well with your hubby surgery.
View CommentI love hearing LeAnn Rimes on your blog, my girls use to play with her as children. When we lived in Pearl,Ms. They lived a few houses down from us and my hubby grew up with her Mother and Aunt.
Llinda/ "Mom..." says
* Barb, this is tooooo darling! The colors you chose are soooo wonderful ~~~ happy & so springlike & optimistic! Loved seeing this, & loved your comments ANNNND, loved that you have some “FAUX FOOD”!!! (I have a “FAUX” chocolate cake~~~ it’s the ONLY “SAFE CHOCOLATE” to be found in THIS house!). KUDOS to a DELIGHTFUL POSTING Here!!! Warmly, Linda
View CommentBama Belle says
Absolutely fabulous! Goodness I was waiting for the Bunny to come bursting through! It is Easter central. So elegant, what fantastic brunches are in store there!
View CommentFifi Flowers says
It’s beginning to look a lot like Easter everywhere you look… or maybe here comes Peter cottontail hopping down the bunny trail Easter’s on it’s way… ok I”m done singing to you… I just couldn’t help myself!
View CommentMari at Once Upon a Plate says
Oh, I LOVE these colors. How can you not smile back at them?!
Thank you for sharing, it’s all so beautiful!
View CommentCandy says
Oh, makes me want to put on my Easter bonnet and hop over for egg salad…bunny style!
View CommentBeautiful fresh Spring colors.
Happy Thursday, Candy
Bo says
This is a beautifully set table. I am already thinking in Easter mode too…especially the chocolate bunnies…yum! May I think of you & your husband in prayer for his upcoming surgery? …;-) Bo
View CommentZoey says
I have always loved Easter table colors. I like that you used a big centerpiece, too. It adds so much to your lovely table.
View CommentLisa ~ A Cottage to Me says
I just found you and really enjoyed what I saw. I can not believe the fire you had. OMG, how scarey that must have been! I hope your husband is doing okay! I may have to try your What’s on your Wall next week. Thank you!
View Commentredsoxmom says
Ms. Barb,
View CommentI love this tablescape–the ruffled dishes, the ribbon across the table (creative!), the egg placeholders (gotta try that one!). The pink frosted glasses (hey, I’m part Welsh, I better like those!). I’m so looking forward to everyone’s Easter tables–thanks for the start!
"Blossom" AKS Anita says
And this Barb is Easter-extra special tablescape. All the colors are so soft and it looks just like you would imagine easter to look from the eyes of children.
View CommentStunning.
Paula says
I love the pastels and purple is my absolute favorite color. It is such a cute tablescape.
View Commentann says
This is so sweet and so Spingy.I love it.All your colors are just perfect.I love the way you even decorated your chandy.Well done…Ann
View Commentlaurie @ bargain hunting says
Beautiful Easter decor! Love the ribbons on the table. You are just SO creative! laurie
View CommentAlisa Lucas-Brown says
Hey Barb,
View CommentI love your Spring table. The dishes are adorable and I love the creativity you have put into accessorizing your dining room. Love the tablecloth you made. Very clever! Hope you and yours have a happy Spring.
Smiles,
Alisa
Scooterblu's Whimsy~Rhonda says
How pretty! 🙂 Hard to believe that it is already time to think about Easter. LOL!
My prayers are with your husband! Hope his surgery goes well! 🙂 ~Rhonda
View CommentCass says
Wow! Wow! You are setting the bar WAY too high!
You even made your own table covering out of ribbons.
I bow down. I will be lucky if I can find my china rabbits; they seem to have scampered off during our move this year.
If you visit my blog, you’ll find an award there, for you.
View CommentBest, Cass
Chandy says
Wowie!!! Wowie!!! See? If there is ever a fun Easter table, I’d vote for yours! It’s fun for both children and adults. Amazing choice… Thanks the great ideas!
Carolyn of What Now? Tablescapes
View CommentElaine says
Barb, I love everything about your Easter tablescape….the ruffled plates, the pink stemware! But I especially love how you created your tablescloth with ribbons! So many wonderful ideas!
View CommentElaine 🙂
Linda says
Totally darling Barb! Love all the little touches, the chandelier, the plate rack, to to cute!
View CommentGets me in the mood for Easter!
Linda Q
Scribbler says
You’ve given me some ideas for Easter — not having any little ones in the family, I don’t do too much, except for the food, of course! This is definitely inspiring.
Scribbler
View Commenttardevil says
You can’t go wrong on a cute Easter table. Love the pink stemware!
View Comment~CC Catherine says
Barb, THIS IS AN EGGSTRA Special tablescape today! Love the humor, love the sweet Easter theme., and the colors are totally FAB! ~CC Catherine
View CommentJeanette says
Hi Barb, beautiful table as usual. I really like the woven ribbon tablecloth and your ruffly pink china is just the sweetest. I don’t have any holiday plates, other than a few Christmas things. The spring colors are happy colors. All the best, Jeanette
View CommentRobin says
BAAAAARRRRRBBBB…..did you leave some good news on my blog today????
DETAILS WOMAN!!!!
View CommentSusan says
Running late this week visiting blogs….again…wonderful table!
View CommentHope you had a great Tablescape Thursday
Susan
LdyDy Loves Cake says
I still am amazed at the talents I’ve seen in blogland. Wow! I just love your idea with the ribbons! Now how cute was that! One could really use any holiday theme! Your pink plates were sweet! Have a good one.
View CommentB says
Oh, this table is so pretty! And so springy and Easter-y, too. I love all the pastel colors. They just look so fresh and clean.
View CommentAt my church, our Women’s Ministries group meets every month for a brunch and fellowship. I am always in charge of the table decor, so your beautiful table gives me lots of inspiration for our April meeting, which will be Easter-themed.
Have a wonderful weekend. :)Brenda
santamaker says
Wow, so soft and pretty. Lovely…
View CommentMelissa Miller says
Well Barb I think you may be another Queen of the tablescapes!
You went all out my friend.
This is gorgeous!
So fresh and inviting.
You created the “Easter” look perfectly.
Thanks for the sweet comments on my new blog look.
You fill out a questionaire and then Amber takes it from there. I did give her alot feedback of my taste.
I do feel she created the perfect design for “me”.
I tell you what she is great and sooo quick.
You won’t regret it if you decide to get one.
Let us know how Bill does okay.
View CommentI’m praying.
~Melissa 🙂
REAL ME says
Loooooove it all! I really like the shot glass candles
View CommentOur really empty nest says
WOw your table is eggstra special, and so eggstravagent and just too darn cute! What an inspiration for me to get my butt in gear! Sue
View CommentDonna@designson47thstreet says
Wow! It is now official! Spring has sprung! Love it! You impressed me at the start with creating your own “tablecoth” with different ribbons. Love what you did with your chandy as well. Also love that centerpiece. Are those perhaps “faux” flowers? LOL! Cute, cute, cute faux cake.
Love it all. You are all set for Easter, aren’t you??
Donna
View CommentOur really empty nest says
I have just gone back a few months thru your blogs, and girl, i have never seen soo many beautiful dishes in one home in my life, It inspires me to pull some of mine out of the cabinets! Just beautiful! Sue
View CommentLynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) says
Oh Barb your tablescape is darling, so fresh and spring like.. Happy comes to mind. And I’m all about happy right now..do I read where Mr. Grits has been ill in the hospital? Girl.. many prayers sent your way…I can’t thank you enough for your support and your prayers, there can never be too many of those…. keep me posted darling…hugs ~lynne~
View CommentPat@Back Porch Musings says
Beautiful table, Barb!!
View Commentsalmagundi says
What a festive table! Love the colors – they just speak Spring. Have a great weekend. Sally
View CommentLdyDy Loves Cake says
Hi I am back to invite you to stop on by for a little something for you on my 2/24 friends blog! Prayers and Huggy Hugs!
View Commentkari and kijsa says
Beautiful tablescape!! Lovely job!!
View Commentblessings,
kari & kijsa
Rue says
Hi Barb 🙂
Gorgeous tablescape!
I’ll say a prayer for Mr. Grits and you.
Oh and that hot tub story is so scary!! I’m glad everything was okay.
rue
View CommentSue says
LOVE, LOVE YOUR TABLESCAPE—-BEAUTIFUL.
View CommentSusan (Between Naps on the Porch) says
Barb…love this! I’m reading your blog backwards and just got to the tablescape. It’s soooo cute…you’ve been at this tablescaping stuff a while, haven’t you! I’m impressed! Love the eggs as place cards and the colors are beautiful!!! I think I just read that Mr. Grits is in surgery today…hope that all went super great! Give us an update when you can. Susan
View CommentMiss Janice says
I dropped by for an update on your husband…our prayers are with you all. How did I miss this darling tablescape…it’s just precious! I love everything about it!
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