Happy Valentine's Day 2014

Happy Valentine's Day! 

Last week we talked about our favorite parts of tablescaping: 

 the dishes, various centerpieces, and the wide array of accessories.

We all love "playing" with our dishes and being creative with our treasures.

One of my other favorite parts about tablescaping is visiting everyone and seeing their tables.

I am constantly amazed and inspired!

This week's table began with vintage valentines and Bavarian dishes.

These valentines are from my grandmother and are dated from the early 1900's.

I'm smitten with them...

...and their messages.

And this little one...pre Cricut and Silhouette.

so sweet

The dishes were found at a  local antique shop...they are precious and so dainty.

The crystal is Lenox, a wedding gift.

The hyacinths, just blooming, are the simple centerpiece...

... the fragrance is just lovely and fills our home with the promise of Spring.

Thanks for visiting...

I wish for you and yours a "lovely" day!

I'm joining Susan over at Between Naps on the Porch for her Tablescape Thursday.

Be sure to drop by for loads of inspiration.

If you'd like to see my blue vintage valentine table, click here.

Tablescaping...

What's your favorite part about tablescapes?

Is it the dishes,

flatware,

stemware,

centerpieces?

My answer would be, it depends.

However, I do know that collecting has been a great part of the whole

tablescaping adventure.

As we all know, inspiration can be found just about anywhere!

Enjoy this week's table!

I'm joining Susan over at Between Naps on the Porch for her Tablescape Thursday. 

Drop by and visit, there is loads of inspiration!

In Case You're Interested:

peacock chargers - Z Gallerie

gold chargers - Hobby Lobby

cobalt dishes - thrifted

napkins - April Cornell - Marshalls

napkin rings - Marshalls

flatware - Ebay

stemware - Garden Ridge Pottery

It's all about the Linens...

My table this week emphasizes special linens.

You see they were hand-embroidered years ago

by a very special lady,

my mother.

This picture of my mother sits in my office...it's a favorite. 

I had to actually call her and ask about these linens

because 

I forgot exactly who made them.

I kinda figured she did

because she loves handwork.

But, 

I just wanted to make sure.

And guess what?

She also made an apron to match,

still uses it occasionally,

and 

isn't ready to part with it

or

I'd show it to you as well.

I fell for this set as soon as I saw them in her hope chest.

I think she saw the twinkle in my eye and asked, 

"Would you like to have these?"

"Of course, I'd love them!"

So here they are, the star of the show,

my inherited,

hand-embroidered,

kitchen linens!

I'd bet red would be fun to use with this set too,

I'll put that on my list!

I'm joining Susan over at Between Naps on the Porch for her

Tablescape Thursday.

Be sure to stop by for loads of inspiration!

For your information:

tablecloth/napkins - hand made

monogrammed flatware - antique store

clear glassware - Dollar Store

white dishes - J&G Meakin "Classic White" - England - thrifted

blue dishes - Johnson Brother's Blue Castles - mytableware.com

blue pitcher - thrifted

Treasure Box

I have a treasure box.

I thought it was lost,

but it was in one of those really special spots,

you know...

so special you can't find it spots.

However, it's not your "usual" treasure box.

It doesn't have straps or locks,

although it should,

because it's filled with

very special vintage valentines.

And not just any valentines,

valentines from my grandmother.

They are dated from the 1910's.

Her name was Sophie...

and she was a sweet grandmother.

I'm assuming she was a precious little girl

with a lot of admirers too.

For if she wasn't,

she wouldn't have had so many special cards.

Now, I know it's not time for a red valentine's table...

I truly know that

because it's only January.

But you wouldn't mind a blue valentine's table,

would you?

So here's my table this week:

It's all about the special treasures from my sweet grandmother, Sophie.

Enjoy!

I have a hard time choosing a favorite from her collection,

but this hand-made note is certainly one of them.

so sweet.

I'm joining Susan over at Between Naps on the Porch for her

Tablescape Thursday.

Be sure to drop by for loads of inspiration!

Grandmother Sophie and me.