Thursday, March 5, 2009

Thursday's Tablescape


Welcome to Tablescape Thursday. Hosted by the lovely Susan at Between Naps On The Porch. Susan's participants keep steadily growing and growing and growing and it's so much fun! Susan's tablescapes are always so very beautiful so please stop by her blog to browse.


My tablescape started with this bowl. I'd been shopping around after Christmas and had become quite fond of Ross department store. So while in there, I spotted this bowl. It was so beautiful to me that I just had to have it.


Then I spotted the sugar bowl and creamer. Wow! The bowl was only 6.99 and I was thrilled to find that the sugar bowl and creamer were only 3.49 each. I later found another set (the sugar bowl and creamer) (different day) so now I have two sets like the one above.


Just two weeks ago I was browsing at Ross and stumble upon four cups that match. Well they were 3.99 each but I thought 12.00 is not bad when I have other things to go with it.


While shopping in Marshall's right after Christmas I found this. I had purchased some glasses that mimicked this shape so I had to have it. It was only 6.99. Then I found another one at T.J. Maxx for the exact same price so now I have two.


I coupled it with the bowl and added a little greenery and I think it's turned out to be a very nice centerpiece.


OH MY GOSH! Just yesterday I found these pieces. They are different though. The first pieces that I found were stoneware and these are China. The bowls and pitchers were 8.99 each but the sugar dish and cream were 3.49 each. If you want to know why I bought them all, I will have to say just GREEDY! LOL!!


This picture shows the difference. The one on the left if dressier than the one on the right.


When I found my first pieces, I didn't have a clue as to what type of dishes I would use but, I remembered that I'd seen these red plates in The Dollar Store. I think they work just fine.


The napkins are just paper napkins by Vanity Fair, and the flatware is from Marshall's. I got it at 60% off when they had a moving sale.


I found this coffee pot at TJ Maxx for 19.99, not exactly a steal but, I've seen them other places for a lot more.



This is just a better picture to show off the pitcher. I really love all of these pieces.

Thank you all for stopping by this week to see my tablescape, it was so much fun as always. I look forward to stopping by to see yours and share in your creativity. Thanks again to Susan for hosting all of this fun! Deb

25 comments:

Pearl said...

Hi Deb... Just Love your beautiful table... I've always enjoyed your decorating talents and taste! And, Happy belated Birthday ~hugs~ I hope it was as wonderful as you are! I've been trying to reach you, but I keep hitting road blocks... hope this message gets through... And I hope you've been doing well... I've missed you and keep you in my thoughts...
God bless...

~hugs 'n prayers~

Pearl

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

Love your centerpiece - very pretty!
See ya!

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

How fortunate to keep finding your pieces. It all looks so pretty together. The pitcher is extremely nice!

Bo said...

Hi Deb...Don't you just LOVE Ross! It's my fav store now that Big Lots has gone downhill so bad... anyway, look what a beautiful collection you have built...and red plates from Dollar Store...
perfect! Glad to see you posting again... ;-) Bo

Missy Wertz said...

Deb, those are really pretty! I love the roses. I need to go to Ross. One in Riverchase and in McCalla. I am in between... n Always end up spending too much money when I go in. LOL.

Candy said...

Those are some pretty ones and they look great coupled with the red ones. And love your combo centerpiece...never thought to do that...thanks for the idea!
And thanks for stopping by to see my 'rock' table.
Blessings, Candy

Katy said...

Deb... Love what you've done here, so nice and spring like. Great job on the finds. You sure are a lucky shopper! Thanks for sharing! ~Katy

a quiet life said...

very pretty!

PAT said...

I am so happy to see you posting, Deb!

I love the dishes! So pretty. I've never been to a Ross, but I've heard of them. I don't think we have any, near our neck of the woods.

Very creatively clever, putting the hurricane in the bowl. Gorgeous!!

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

GM Deb...girl this is all beautiful..I love the roses on these pieces..and don't you love Ross..I am going this Saturday to do some shopping there..and Dollar tree you can't beat..hope you have a great day dear friend..hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

Unknown said...

Wow! Everything came together so beautifully! Your table is wonderful!

Cass @ That Old House said...

Lovely! I enjoy seeing the progression, the step by step to your achieving your beautiful tablescape. Nice work!!!
Cass

nikkicrumpet said...

Those are lovely....that picture is a work of art...not only is the painting on it beautiful...but I love the shape!

Sweetie said...

Deb - it is great that you are posting - and what a beautiful post! The plates from the Dollar Store along with the Stoneware and China create a beautiful table setting. I liked the way your described each step in ceating this beautiful post.
Sweetie

Chandy said...

Deb, what a lovely set! I wish to be as lucky in my trips to Marshall's or TJM!

Anonymous said...

Afternoon, Deb! Oh, I love all of your newly acquired treasures! How pretty you table is!
be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer said...

wonderful table.... love the dishes!

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Oh Deb, what treasures you have found! I love all of your finds. Those roses are just beautiful, and I love that curvy handle on the pitcher. Your table looks so pretty, and you are so right, that red china is perfect with all of your pretty roses. laurie

Shauna said...

I am new here! What a great blog :)

ellen b. said...

Hi Deb! I love your finished table setting and I enjoyed all the steps leading up to it! Fun.

Scooterblu's Whimsy~Rhonda said...

Hi Deb, Your tablescape is beautiful! The reds really pop!

Happy Belated Birthday! Looks like you had a wonderful one! I love all the gifts you got! You are one blessed lady! :) ~hugs, Rhonda

Linda (Nina's Nest) said...

That's a beautiful table setting. Really love all the colors and your great finds! Well done! By the way, we have twin granddaughters....aren't twins amazing?! Linda

Tardevil said...

You're right, that pattern is pretty. You're fortunate to have found so many pieces.

Dream Mom said...

I love your new dishes! They are very pretty! How clever to pair them with the red dishes-your whole table looks very elegant. I love what you did with the bowl and how you made that into a centerpiece. Everything turned out great!

Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...

Deb...this tablescape is gorgeous! I love all the roses and you've got me wanting to go to Ross, now! I haven't been in there in a while but I see I am missing out! Beautiful tablescape! Susan