Warmer Weather?

Our weather has been unusually chilly this year.
Here in the Houston area, we don't handle the cold temps very well,
in fact we actually shut down.
really.
It's happened twice and threatened a third time.
really.
So when the temps climb up to the 60's and 70's,
people are out and about dreaming of spring.

Welcome to my table for this week, is all about
anxiously anticipating spring!

These salad plates are a favorite...

...and the April Cornell napkins add just a little spring-like color.

The stemware are Lenox, Navarre.

Thank you so much for visiting, I have warm wishes for you!

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

and 

Kathleen over at Cuisine Kathleen for her Let's Dish.

In case you are interested:

woven chargers - Pier 1

silver toned chargers - Hobby Lobby

white square dishes - gifted

green scrolly square dishes; napkins - Home Goods

burlap utensil holders - handmade

stemware - Lenox (Navarre)

flatware - Oneida (Michelangelo)

Blue Table

Good Morning!

I'm sharing a simple little table this morning 

and as I type, I can smell the coffee!

The "flatware" is from my grandmother. 

There are only knives and forks...perfect for our breakfast of Belgium waffles.

The pieces are from 1918, purchased from  Lowke Brother's Hardware.

(I'm guessing it was a general store with all kinds of items.)

These little juice glasses will be perfect for a blueberry smoothie.

The dishes were picked up several years ago, they are Imperial China, "Seville".

It was the pattern of soft blues and browns that stole my heart.

I hope you have a lovely day!

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

Be sure to drop by for loads of inspiration!

* Check out Donna over at Funky Junk Interiors for the tutorial on the cute, cute, toolbox centerpiece!

Table for one...

I'm officially smitten with vintage linens.

I'll admit it here to the world.

I appreciate the hand-work, 

the creativity, 

and the time it takes to make these special pieces of art.

Today I'm featuring a piece I picked up this past week from my favorite antique mall.

It was in great shape, only one small spot.

I've used OxiClean for blemishes and recently heard hydrogen peroxide works very well too.

Have you tried something different?

It's a square piece, cross-stitched with gorgeous colors.

I love the design, the pattern, the border.

Today's table is set for one...a quiet breakfast.

After a few very busy days, sometimes it's nice to just take a breath and relax.

The delicately etched dishes were found separately but matched perfectly...

...and the cups were found at a favorite shop in the Texas hill country.

Treasure hunting is great therapy, isn't it?

Setting a pretty table for yourself, a simple pleasure.

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

Be sure to drop by for loads of inspiration!

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