A Yen for Zen!

It was pretty windy today, so I decided to move the outdoor table I had planned to next week. This gave me the perfect opportunity to set a table I have had in my head for months! It all started with these placemats I found at Target.

I hope you enjoy!

The wall color in my kitchen helped this table from being too blah!

These glasses came from Goodwill!

I fell in love with this fabric, and knew it would be perfect for napkins!

Thank you so much for visiting!

Large plates and napkin rings from Goodwill

Small plates from World Market

Bowls from Big Lots

Orchid from Ross

Chopsticks were a gift

Picasso print from Bed Bath & Beyond

Candles from Partylite

I will be joining:

Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps On The Porch

Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life

Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here

Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen

Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

You're Gonna Love It at Kathe with an E

The Bunny Hop Party at Bunny Jeans Decor

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

What's It Wednesday at Ivy & Elephants

Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper

Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove

Home Sweet Home Friday at The Charm of Home

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Be sure to visit my sister's blog at Robin Flies South...



Two Lessons Learned!

This week's tablescape was inspired by our beautiful mock orange bush. I just love the delicate white blossoms and knew some clippings would make a pretty (and fragrant) centerpiece. And, there is no size limit when your table is outdoors!

I hope you enjoy!



This seemed like the perfect table for the wine glasses I painted.

You'll find the tutorial here.

The tablecloth is actually the summer coverlet from my bed! Just try to take a picture of my bed without a cat or dog on it!

The whole time I was working on this table, the nice sparrow couple who moved into this house were letting me know I was invading their space.

The first lesson I learned came from my sister's tablescape from last week. She wasn't happy with the way it looked, so she added a second set of stemware, and she placed her centerpiece on a tray. So, I tried it. There is no rule that says the big sister can't learn from the little sister--thanks, Robin!

I decided to use my carnival glass platter to hold the centerpiece.

Now, for the second lesson I learned--I took my photos, and as I went along, it was becoming more and more overcast. I needed to decide whether I should take the table apart or wait it out.

I asked my creative advisor what he thought...

...and he suggested I check the weather radar.

It didn't look good.

Second lesson I learned--be patient.

I had some lunch and did a little cleaning, and when I went back out, the sun was shining on my tablescape! I re-shot all the photos!

Thank you for visiting!


Coverlet and ceramic bird are from Home Goods
Plates, chargers, and vase are from Goodwill

Photo collage created with photovisi.com

Napkin rings from Tuesday Morning

Green  goblets are from Dollar Tree

Bowls and flatware are from Ross
Guest appearance by Bear

I will be joining:

Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps On The Porch

Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life

Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here

Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen

You're Gonna Love It at Kathe with an E

The Bunny Hop Party at Bunny Jeans Decor

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

What's It Wednesday at Ivy & Elephants

Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper

Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove

Home Sweet Home Friday at The Charm of Home

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Be sure to visit my sister's blog at Robin Flies South...





A Garden Romance!

This week, Mr. Wonderful and I will be celebrating our first wedding anniversary. With beautiful weather and a garden waking up from the long winter, I think I found the perfect spot to celebrate.

I hope you enjoy!

This table came together pretty easily. There was some trial and error with the flatware (decided the bamboo repeated the elements and color of the twig basket) and the napkin fold.





Goblets, round plates, carafe, and basket from Goodwill

Candle holder, green plates and bowls from Ross

St. Francis statue from Lake of the Ozarks, MO

Champagne glasses from Dollar Tree

Bamboo flatware from SteinMart

Flowers by Mother Nature

Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps On The Porch

Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here

Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen

You're Gonna Love It at Kathe with an E

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

What's It Wednesday at Ivy & Elephants

Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper

Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove

Home Sweet Home Friday at The Charm of Home

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Be sure to visit my sister's blog at Robin Flies South...