Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Tablescape Thursday



I'm going out on a limb here and doing my first tablescape Thursday.Although I love to decorate, seeing what some of these talented ladies create,I have a lot to learn
about plate settings lol. But that's what I love about blogging .....all the creativity inspires you to think out of the box and stretch your comfort zone.

So this is the dining room after all the Christmas sparkle has been taken down.



Whoops...a few dead flowers.



My favourite saying on the picture:"Time with those loved is the greatest gift of all"

I had this red tray that I bought with the intention of spray painting it vintage white. But I held off and decided to use it in a Valentine's dinner tablescape.



I pruned some forsythia branches (which will eventually bloom), added them and hung my little red hearts from them.





I used beaded tassles as napkin holders......but I still have to add some romantic napkins.



The Friendship and Love book is from my Grandfather, as is the silverware.






I added some pictures of my three sweethearts when they were little and my big sweetheart when I met him.






I finished off the sideboard with some tulips and my husband's favourite angel picture.




I just need to add lots of candles and we're set for a romantic evening. The kids will cook and serve us dinner here on Saturday night....and the next day that red tray will turn vintage white .......I am so not a red person : )

May a little grace touch your day,

Bre

19 comments:

Anonymous said...

Welcome to Tablescape Thursday.

Beautiful table!

Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer said...

Wonderful first tablescape...love the photos on the table!

Susan

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

Hi Bre...You did a great job! I love that you added pics of your family to the table! But the sweetest thing is that the kids will cook for you!! Now that's love! How much fun for your whole family!...Debbie

Pug1 said...

Very pretty table, I like that saying too:"Time with those loved is the greatest gift of all" CHEERS Michele

Anonymous said...

Don't you just LOVE it when the kids do for us?How precious.And your table is lovely.happy v day...ann

Kathy said...

I love how you used the red tray and the little angel and book, beautiful tablescape, Welcome to TT, Kathy.

Peggy said...

HI Bre, Glad you joined Tablescape Thursday. I love the centerpiece with the shiny red hearts. And those pictures of the family make it seem very special. Peggy from PA

Kathleen Ellis said...

Sweet tablescape...and how sweet that your kids will be making your meal! Welcome to TT!
Happy Valentine's Day!
;-D

Kim @ Starshine Chic said...

Wonderful first tablescape. I loved it. I'm with you on painting the tray white. I'm not much of a red girl either. White all the way!! I love the branches with the hanging hearts. The photos of your sweethearts is precious as well.

Kris said...

Lovely tablescape you've created. I like that your photos of family were added. I also liked the tassles as napkin holders.

Have a happy day

Kris

Cami @ Creating Myself said...

Love your Valentine tree! And I love that your kids are cooking Valentine's dinner for y'all...how sweet!

Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop said...

Oh I just loved that whole tour!!! Everything looked so nice,btw...go for it, I am not a "red" person either!!! TAlk to you soon...

Linda Q said...

Welcome to the Tablescape gang!
You did a great job, love all your little touches on the table and your buffet.
Linda Q

Barbara Jean said...

Bre,
Your table is lovely.
Good for you for trying something new.
I'm taking photos now of a bird nest table for next Thrusday. (just couldn't get it together this week.)

I so agree with you about blogging, and it stretching us in the area of creativity. I am not at all a fancy table setting person, but gathering up things to do this one has inspired me to do even more. Maybe some of the cute from the store will actually make it home now.
May as well surround mylsef with beautiful at both places. =0)

Blessings on your day, and thank you for sharing your table with us.

Live.Love.Eat said...

SO romantic!!!!! Happy V Day!

Ldy ~~ Dy said...

Welcome Bre! Your first tablescape was wonderful! I love that you added the picture frames of your children and hubby! See...you have given me a great inspiration! That's why this is so fun! Happy Valentines Day!!

Vicki Page said...

Very pretty you did a wonderful job! Vicki

Barbara Jean said...

Hi Bre,
Thanks for coming by.

I have my tablescape all done, and photos taken. I can hardly wait to show everyone next week!!

I love those purses too.
You know, that photo did look like it would be a cute nest. I love those colors. HMMM. Maybe I'll do some kind of nest out of fabric. You know, tucked in something so it looks like a pocket?
Oh, what i need is more fabric and another project!! =0/

Hope you are having a great weekend.

Blessings friend.
Barbara Jean

PS Would never have thought to actually eat at my nest tablescape. What a great idea! =0)

Kim said...

Hope you enjoyed your dinner , just wanted to say your table looked lovely , and I thought the little salt and peppers were beautiful :)