Tropical Seashell Table

I'm linking to Susan's Between Naps on the Porch Tablescape Thursday. Be sure to drop by for amazing tables and a lot of inspiration!

The table for today is all about shells...they are one of nature's wonders. With all their shapes, sizes, and colors they're fun to collect.

Let's get started!

I couldn't decide which glasses I perferred, so I took shots of both.

Here the vintage peach glasses were used. {They were a gift from my mother.}

I wanted to pick up the color of the coral behind the capiz plate...

This time, the clear glasses were used. They were thrift store finds.

The seashell bottles and starfish tassel are homemade. You can find the tutorials here and here. The little pitcher was my grandmothers.

The dishes were purchased from Bed Bath and Beyond, the pattern is Westerly Basket. With their coupon, this set was a great buy!

The napkin rings were found at an antique shoppe and the champagne ice bucket was a thrift store find. The candle sticks were also homemade, you can find the tutorial here.

The flatware is a mixture...pieces picked up here and there.

I love the worn patina on them...wonder what stories they could tell?

The sugar and creamer are vintage. They are a little chippy but that just adds to their character.

I love them!

Thanks so much for visiting...enjoy your day!

One more set...

I don't need any more dishes.

But...

 I was at my favorite consignment shoppe

and...

in the "back"...

 in the "final markdown" section...

I found a pretty little set.

AND...

everything in this section was...

 50% off!

I couldn't resist!

They were $20...so... that was about $1 per piece.

There were only 4 place settings,

but I'm ok with that...

They are Imperial China by W. Dalton, pattern Seville.

It was the scrolly rim that caught my attention.

The blues and browns are just the softest shades.

I didn't really need these, but I sure do love them!

I'm linking to the following parties:

Linda over at Coastal Charm for her Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays.

Martha and Terri over at Martha's Favorites for her Tea Cup Tuesday.

Thanks for visiting, enjoy your day!

I Finally Tried It!

For months now,

I have been watching all you talented bloggers as you refinish project after project.

At first I thought, "...there is no way I could do that."

Then after seeing more and more amazing transformations

and

all the tutorials,

my confidence was building.

So, my story begins.

I was out thrifting and ran across this guy.

I thought it had great possibilities and would be a good "starter" project.

I took off the little wooden knobs and couldn't wait to start painting that grillwork!

And those pears...cute, but not in my new plan.

I sanded, primed, sanded again,

had to prime again,

sanded again and finally painted.

I loved the fresh new change

but

wanted to try glazing.

It wasn't too difficult

and

I liked the finished product.

I added a wooden piece on the top section {to replace those pears!}

This wasn't so bad!

So...

I think...

I'm going to tackle a "real" project.

My grandfather's workshop, turned husband's storage...

soon to be...

 my storage buffet!

Can't wait!

Thanks to all you wonderful blogging friends out there in blogland for all the inspiration and tutorials.

You are the best!

Stay tuned for part 2!

I'm linking to Susan's Metamorphosis Monday over at her blog, Between Naps on the Porch.

Be sure to stop by for loads of inspiration!

Happy 4th of July!

I hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend!

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Happy 4th of July!

I have just a few pictures to celebrate this special holiday!

Enjoy!

The idea for these cans came from Sherry at Creations From My Heart. She has a tutorial for really cute cans here! Please stop by and check out her blog, you won't be disappointed!

Chargers: Hobby Lobby

Blue dishes: IKEA

Salad plates: Bed, Bath, and Beyond "Westerly Basket"

Cloth napkins: basic linen napkins from somewhere a long time ago....

Napkin rings: homemade

Flatware: mix~match antique finds

Centerpiece: Dollar Store/Hobby Lobby

Blue glasses: Garden Ridge Pottery

Jar glasses: given to me by a friend

I'm linking to Susan's Between Naps on the Porch for her Tablescape Thursday. It's a great place to visit and to be inspired!

                                                           

             Thanks for visiting...enjoy your day!

Nature and classic...

I'd like to share a wonderful blog with you, Creations From My Heart. Sherry is so very talented, you just have to drop by for a visit. She also has the cutest things in her Etsy store...everything is just dreamy!

Sherry inspired me to be creative and combine two of my favorite things, nature and classic items. I've been looking for a sugar and creamer for a while and a few weeks ago while thrifting, my mother and I and found a set. They were very tarnished, but would be perfect for my project.

Can you tell what they are? Pin cushions. Sherry uses buttons, but I've been on a seashell kick. These are on display in my dinning room on a silver tray. I just love them...they are such a conversation piece!

Thanks again Sherry for all your inspiration!

I'm joining Leigh in her Thrifty Thursday. Be sure to stop by her blog, Tales from Bloggeritaville for great thrifty tales!

Kitchen ideas...

If you could have a dream kitchen built, what would you design?

Here are a few pictures I found on the Better Homes and Gardens site:

 I like the colors, island, and stove area. The pot rack is neat too.

I also like windows over the sink and chairs that you can pull up to the bar.

Since the kitchen is usually "the place" to be, I like having the family room close by.

I also think having a sink on the island would be very useful.

By the way, just look at that storage!

Hm...just dreaming...