Red-ed Bliss!

Thank you to my sister, Robin, for introducing me to Between Naps On The Porch! This is my first Tablescape Thursday (and my first post to my spankin' new blog) so thanks also to Susan, for making it so simple. I have a humor blog, but I am looking forward to the creative outlet this one will provide.

I'm Elaine, a real estate stager, and my business is all about making things pretty. My favorite part of the job is working with what the homeowner already has, but over the years, I have collected quite an inventory of accessories. My basement looks like a store--a very messy, disorganized store!

I chose the title "Red-ed Bliss" because I was just married in May, and my sister gave me most of what is in my tablescape as a wedding present. I had been complaining about the lack of pretty patio dishes. I know she had fun picking them out!

When she asked me what color I wanted, I really didn't have a clue. I tend to shy away from red, but look how glorious this table looks!

I found the bowls and the lantern on clearance at Pier One. Reds are often hard to match, but I had no trouble with this shade (I call it Chinese red, but I don't really know why!) and the salt & pepper shakers I bought at TJ Maxx fit right in!

The glasses are part of my inventory and they were a fabulous find! Eight of them for under $3 at Goodwill!

Red is such a strong color, it definitely needed the yellow flowers to break it up!

Layering the plates couldn't have been easier! I went with white napkins, though I had tried green.

As the sunlight started to fade, the table took on a very nice pinkish glow.

I hope you enjoyed my first post! Come back any time! Next up: My favorite Parade of Homes features!