My Celadon Tablescape Presented in Daylight!
I woke up this morning after a really bad thunder and hail storm last night, and the sun was shining into the breakfast room window so bright and beautifully – that I just had to take a few shots of this tablescape in the daylight hours. I love candle lit photos, but sometimes good ole’ simple daylight can be just as pretty.
These pictures really give you an idea of the true color. The green is even “green-ier.” 🙂
(If you are just visiting, there is a whole other post of this Tablescape below for Tablescape Thursday)
Here’s another shot of my corn meal filled candleholders. The soft yellow was perfect!
Also…
I have gotten some emails asking about some of the comments made by fellow bloggers concerning Mr Grits, so I decided to mention what is going on here.
My beloved is going through a major health crisis at the moment. We just found out a few days ago that he has a torn diaphragm. This has developed a very large hernia which has wrapped around his heart and is pushing into his esophagus. It has also pusjed many of his organs into his chest cavity, and one lung is pushed to the size of a fist. He is in pain and his breathing is labored. The docs think the “flu” he got in Colorado was a result of diminshed lung capacity in a high altitude area. Although not seriously life threatening, it is critical enough that it needs to be addressed quickly.
The operation is extensive and will require a procedure similar to open-heart surgery. I am asking you to, please, keep him in your thoughts and prayers over the next few weeks. We do not have a definite time for surgery, as of yet. He is being sent to Duke University to a top-notch thoracic surgeon. We should know more in the next few days. So, if you find I am suddenly gone for a few days – you will know we rushed to Durham for the operation.
I promise to update you as I can. Until then, I am gonna stay positive and know he is in God’s hands…and I have the faith he will come through like the trooper he is.
Thank you for caring and being such a large part of my life….Barb
PreppyBumpkin says
My prayers are with Mr. Grits & you — he will be in very capable hands at Duke.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery! I know this takes a huge toil on you as well.
side note — I love your blog & wish I was half as good at making things beautimous!
View CommentRaggedy Girl says
Praying for your hubby and for you too Barb.
Roberta Anne
View CommentKristens Creations says
Hi Barb, Your tablescape is beautiful, love the green and black together. I will be praying for your husband. Kristen
View CommentMelissa Miller says
Hi Barb,
You’re right. That was a scary storm last night. I about jumped out of my skin with the lightning strikes so close.
I’m so sorry about Bill.
Please know you are both in my thoughts and prayers.
I know Duke is top notch and he will receive the very best care.
Please let us know how it all goes.
Your tablecsape is absolutely stunning!
I adore the Lime Green with the Black and White.
It’s ready for a magazine photo shoot for sure.
Wonderful TT post!
Take Care, ~Melissa
View CommentBama Belle says
I will be in prayer for him! May God be with you both. I so enjoyed my visit to your blog and I will stop by again soon!
View CommentAlisa Lucas-Brown says
Barb,
View CommentI am so sorry to hear about your hubby! Our prayers are with you and him! I love your gorgeous table celadon table!! I have always loved black and white prints with any other pop of color! Beautiful.
All the best,
Alisa
ann says
God be with you dear,and he is.We ALL will pray for your sweet hubby…Ann
View Commentann says
Your tablescape was lovely…Ann
View Commentcarolinajewel says
I loved your table before, but in the light- WOW!
Praying for your hubby! My sister works at Duke Med Center, if you get any run around, email me!!!! I’m sure there won’t be any, but just in case. Hugs, Jewel
View CommentNancy says
Hi Barb, Your tablescape is gorgeous…you used some of my favorite colors!
View CommentI will add your hubby to my prayer list! Nancy
Really Rainey says
I want you to know that you and your whole family are in my prayers. I found your blog and the first post I read was your son and DIL coming home. Your family had gone through plenty… There will be lots of prayers for your handsome hubby and I’m sure he will be good as new! I went though something similar… (My hubby had to get a liver transplant and we had a live doner, our son. So I totally know what you are going through. If you ever need to talk, please feel free to email me or we can talk on the phone.)
Sending God’s loving Light
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KBeau says
I like the daylight photos much better. You can see the green color in the reisling plates.
View Commentmarty39 says
Oh Barb, the pictures in the daylight are gorgeous. I do so love the black and the green. It is just beautiful and looks so cheerful. You know we all have you in our prayers and love you. Carol has a message for you. Check it out. Hugs and prayers, Marty
View CommentKaty says
WOW … loved the other pics… but by daylight it pops! I adore the whole setting. Thanks so much for coming back with more pics! Great job Barb! Good luck to your Mister with his health issues! ~Katy
View Comment~~Vintage Girl At Heart~~ says
May God Bless you and Mr. Grits and see you through his surgery and recovery safely.
View CommentLove your tablescape too!!! What a wonderful idea.. the cornmeal that is!!!
prof en retraite says
Hi Miss Barb…I love your tablescape in any light! I think you win the prize this week. And you know we are praying for Bill and you and your whole family. Duke is full of very capable doctors and he will be in good hands there. Please know that we are here for you when you need us…hugs…Debbie
View CommentTammy518 says
I’m so sorry to hear about your DH’s health problems. I will definitely keep him in my prayers.
View CommentFOR THE SAKE OF TIME says
We do care deeply about you and your loved one. I will ask for God’s healing for him. Take care of yourself too. He will need you even more after this is all over.
View CommentDawn says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your hubby, Barb! I hope your hubby feels better very soon!
By the way, your tablescape is so beautiful! I love the green with the black. It’s got me “green” with envy!
-Dawn
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Linda says
I pray that Mr. Grits will have a successful surgery and that you will have the strength to walk through this difficult time with him. May God bless. Linda
View Commentp.s. Your table is gorgeous night or day!
marty39 says
Barb, since you’re the bestest and neatest friend in the whole world and I love your attitude and upbeat spitit I have an award that I would like to pass along to you. I’d be honored if you’d stop by and pick it up. Hugs, Marty
View CommentLiz says
Hi Barb, I am so sorry about the health issue with your husband! That is very scary. I will pray for him and you family.
~Liz
PS. Your tablescape is what sucked me in! 🙂 GeeeeOoorrgeus. That’s a word.
View CommentLaurie - Decorating Fanatic says
Hello Barb, So sorry to hear about your husband’s condition. My grandfather went thru something similiar where his stomach was being pushed up through his esophagus by a hernia. He was in his late 80’s for the surgery and is now 91 and feeling pretty good! I will keep you two in my prayers.:) And I have to comment on the beautiful tablescape..I love the green with the black & white. Looks so fresh! Take care. ~ Laurie
View CommentJacki says
I’ve only started reading your blog in the last week (I burned out on reading blogs but loved your house on Micassa and found your blog). I’ve read it from start to finish. Love your decor. Am sorry to hear about your husband and will keep you all in my prayers,
View Commentprairiedog says
Barb,it’s beautiful.I love the cornmeal in the candle holder,I will be stealing that idea,hope you don’t mind.You and Bill have been in my thoughts all day.Praying for you,I hope he gets his surgery fast and is on the road to recovery soon.
View Comment(((hugs))) Cyndi
Linda says
This such a great table setting I had to come look again.
View CommentSorry to here about your Hubs, prayers going up for him!!!
Linda Q
Nina says
Prayers for you and Mr. Grits. Love, love, love the tablescape.
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Robin says
My thoughts and prayers will definitely be with Mr. Bill and you, too! Praying for a complete and speedy recovery!!
Oh yeah, the table looks even better (if that was even possible) in the daylight!
View Commentxinex says
So sorry about your hubby, Barb! I will offer prayers for him…Christine
View CommentKathysue says
Hi Barb, You have my prayers and my thoughts coming your way.Thank you for taking the time to let us know about Bill.We truly care,love ya, kathysue
View CommentGlenda/MidSouth says
Your husband and your family will be in my prayers. Sorry to hear he is going thru this. Keep us posted.
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mishebe says
My prayers for your hubby, poor thing. ANd still LOVe the tablescape in dark and light. lol. mishelle
View CommentJodi says
oh my gracious – that table is GORGEOUS! you did a fantastic job…
on a more serious note, lifting up you guys right now – praying that all will go well with your husband and that the drs will have just the right fix!
View Commentlaurie @ bargain hunting says
Oh Barb, I am so sorry to read this about your husband. I’ve never heard of anything like this. You will be both be added to my prayer list.
(I am just now seeing this pretty tablescape-busy day yesterday. I love this color combination, and those picture frame placecards are so pretty). laurie
View CommentPattiem93 says
Barb,
View CommentPrayers are with you both. Now, if you need a place to crash while he’s at Duke or just want a home-cooked meal, we’re only about 15 minutes away. If the baby needs watching, we can do that too.
By the way-I still have your wallpaper! 🙂
Bonnie says
Wishing you, Mr. Grits and the whole family all the best.
View CommentTracie says
just dropped by to check out your page [saw you on robin’s page, ASM] an a fellow decorator [or try to be]
i love the tablescape! so cheerful and i am a HUGE fan of toile!
ps. sorry about your hubby’s situation. i will add him to my prayer list.
blessings,
View CommentTracie
Cami @ Creating Myself says
My prayers are with you both!
View CommentLdyDy Loves Cake says
Thank you for filling us in on Mr. Grits situation. My prayers are surely with him and you.
I saw your first evening tablescape and agree that the light of day makes what I thought was a perfect table even more beautiful. I totally love the combo of the green, white and black! Loved it! Huggy Hugs!
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