Meet Meredith...

Collections...

they're fun, aren't they?

 

 

And with most collections, the thrill is in the hunt.

 

 

You never know when you'll find another addition,

one that makes you smile.

 

Welcome to Tablescape Thursday!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Meredith" is the centerpiece for this table...her name means, protector of the sea.

Kinda perfect for a seashell collection, right?

 

 

Her headdress was made from shells collected from all sort of travels,

most notably from Sanibel Island.

 

 

With a little braided headband, she's wearing her favorites.

 

 

Dressing a table with favorites is fun too, right?

 

 

Thanks so much for visiting!

 

 

 

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

Drop by for loads of inspiration.

 

 

Until next time,

Sharlotte

 

Just a little pink...

Welcome to Tablescape Thursday!

 

Today's table was inspired by these little sweetheart roses.

Using a touch of gold and pink
this week's table is a quiet, simple, vintage table.
Enjoy!

I'm joining Susan over at Between Naps on the Porch for her Tablescape Thursday.
Drop by for loads of inspiration!

Until next time,
Sharlotte

 

 

Hello Fall!

What great weather we're having this week...fall is here!

I'm sharing a table that is a bit different from the traditional orange and yellow.

Enjoy!

The tablecloth is really a pashima. I found it and the chargers at Pier 1. The colors are so pretty, a bit muted, perfect for cooler weather.

The utensils belonged to my great-grandparents. They date back to 1918 and were purchased from a hardware store, can you imagine?

The white chargers were from Marshalls, the dinner plates are from Williams-Sonoma Marketplace via Goodwill.

I'm linking to Susan's Tablescape Thursday over at Between Naps on the Porch. Be sure to drop by for loads of inspiration!

Happy Fall!

Bavarian China

The table I'm sharing today is from my mother's Thanksgiving table.

She's been decorating tables for as long and I remember.

She has quite a collection for each season and fall is one of her favorites.

 We've always had special dinners in the dining room with her china, the china my father bought her while he was stationed in Germany during the Korean War.

This china is one of her most prized possessions.

Isn't it lovely?

 Her silver is Prelude and part of her wedding registry.

I like the way she used different shades of chargers for her table.

The napkin rings were unique...a wonderful contrast to the dainty china.

We had a delicious meal and wonderful time with her and other family members.

I hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving as well.

I'm linking with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for her Tablescape Thursday. Drop by for a visit, won't you?

A Simple Table...

I have a confession.

I've been joining Susan and her Tablescape Thursday for over a year,

and

very rarly,

do I actually

"use"

the tables I set.

BUT

with this table setting...

I do use,

honestly.

It's simple.

Just for the two of us.

A place for us to sit and talk about our day.

Add a simple centerpiece.

And a couple of simple candles.

And this simple couple is

happy.

Please drop by to visit Susan over at Between Naps on the Porch for amazing tables and loads of inspiration.

Thanks for visiting, enjoy your day!

Just in case you're interested:

place setting - Bed Bath and Beyond - Westerly Basket

flatware - Oneida - Michelangelo

thrifted - candleholders, metal centerpiece

pumpkins - Dollar Store

candles - WalMart

fabric - Garden Ridge - {did you know they now sell fabric???}

glasses - Ross
beans - grocery store {ha! included just for fun!!}

Are you Ready for Fall?

After reading and looking through gorgeous blogs out in blogland, I've been inspired to set a fall table. Our weather is still in the high 80's, but in spirit, I'm ready!

So to all of you out there reading this post...

Happy Fall Y'all!

In case you wanted to know:

dishes: Westerly Basket from Bed Bath and Beyond

flatware: Prelude by International

table runner: Ebay

crystal: Navarre by Lenox

napkin rings: recovered thrift finds

napkins: World Market

pheasants, salt and pepper: antique shop

small pumpkins: Dollar Store

wooden centerpiece: thrifted

I'm joining Susan's Tablescape Thursday over at Between Naps on the Porch. Be sure to stop by to be truly inspired!