You’ll Never Believe How This Beautiful Vintage Dinnerware Was Acquired!

July 9, 2026 by 13 Comments

Welcome to the 928th Tablescape Thursday! On July 4th, America celebrated our country's Semiquincentennial birthday, and what an amazing day it was! I hope the celebrations continue all through July, even through to the end of the year, since it's not often we get to celebrate something so momentous! Elena created a wonderfully patriotic table setting, and I loved reading how she selected her dinnerware … [Read more...]

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Happy 4th Of July; It’s Almost Here!

July 2, 2026 by 4 Comments

Welcome to the 927th Tablescape Thursday! I so wish I were in Georgia today...   ...where lives this wonderful flag dinnerware that I love using for patriotic holidays like the 4th of July.   But since I'm not there to set a patriotic table, I have the next best thing.   A few weeks back, my friend Teresa happened to come across an event at her local clubhouse. … [Read more...]

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A Beautiful, Elegant Table Inspired By A Love For The Color, Pink

June 25, 2026 by 8 Comments

Welcome to the 926th Tablescape Thursday! Brenda, in coordination with Tom, her wonderful hubby, created a beautiful spring table setting that was perfect for Mother's Day. Brenda said, "I had this table envisioned even before I set it. I did not use a tablecloth this time, as I took some inspiration from Susan, who rarely uses tablecloths. The whole table, from the dinnerware /runner/glassware, is Famille … [Read more...]

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A Bridgerton Themed Table Setting, Featuring Lady Whistledown & Her Elegantly Coiffed Hair

June 18, 2026 by 14 Comments

Welcome to the 925th Tablescape Thursday! Have you heard of Bridgerton, a historical romance series that's become a huge hit on Netflix? I never watch TV and haven't had a TV in my home in probably 20+ years until I bought a cottage in Ohio near family and decided to create a movie room for family. Since adding a large TV to the movie room, I occasionally watch a movie maybe once or twice a month. The only … [Read more...]

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Enchanting Woodland Table, Reminiscent of Shakespeare’s, A Midsummer Night’s Dream

June 11, 2026 by 6 Comments

Welcome to the 924th Tablescape Thursday! A few weeks back, Teresa attended a special event hosted by the Houston members of the Society For The Advancement of Floral Design. At this special event, beautiful table settings were created for everyone’s enjoyment. Last week I shared an adorable Winnie-the-Pooh table that was created for the event. (See that table here: Whimsical Tablescape in Celebration of … [Read more...]

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A Whimsical Tablescape In Celebration Of Winnie-the-Pooh Turning 100 Years Old This Year!

June 4, 2026 by 3 Comments

Welcome to the 923rd Tablescape Thursday! Were you a fan of Winnie the Pooh books when you were growing up? On October 14 of this year, Winnie-the-Pooh turns 100 years old! October 14th is the centennial celebration of the publication of A.A. Milne's original Winnie-the-Pooh book. A few weeks back, Teresa, a dear friend of mine, attended a special event hosted by the Society For The Advancement of Floral … [Read more...]

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Found Them! They Come In Blue & White, Too! Plus, The Best Peanuts I’ve Ever Tasted

May 28, 2026 by 14 Comments

Welcome to the 905th Tablescape Thursday! Remember these cute rechargeable lamps I shared recently in this table setting?   Back when I set that table, I could not find them online, but last night I located them here: Rechargeable, Dimmable Floral Lamps with 3 Light Options. They are the same price that I paid. So if you loved those, get them while they are available.   They … [Read more...]

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The Honey Bees In My Garden Took Charge Of The Centerpiece In This Spring Table

May 21, 2026 by 25 Comments

Welcome to the 921st Tablescape Thursday! On a recent trip to HomeGoods, I purchased a really pretty vase. It was the inspiration for this week's tablescape. A few days ago, I noticed the Dharuma hydrangea near my mailbox was in full bloom. Perfect, I thought! This beautiful hydrangea will be my centerpiece for this week's table setting.   I grabbed my clippers and headed toward the mailbox, … [Read more...]

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A Spring Table Setting, Inspired By Two Cute Lilly Pulitzer-esque Lamps

May 14, 2026 by 28 Comments

Welcome to the 920th Tablescape Thursday! We're out on the porch this week, and I'm happy to say that the recent fan update is complete.   The painter came yesterday and painted the area of the ceiling where the previous fan base had been a tad wider than the recently installed new fans.   So here's how that area looks now.   Happy Spring! I love that with each … [Read more...]

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If You Love Hydrangeas, You’re Going To Love This Beautiful Spring Table!

May 7, 2026 by 8 Comments

Welcome to the 919th Tablescape Thursday! Brenda has done it again, created a spring table so beautiful, I immediately feel the urge to run off to Williams Sonoma today and go shopping! I told Brenda that it was definitely her fault if I succumbed to buying more dishes this spring! lol   Brenda said, "This table is a combination of what I had, and I added those gorgeous hydrangea plates from … [Read more...]

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What I Bought For 50% Off In Williams Sonoma & Going Back For The Napkin Rings

April 30, 2026 by 14 Comments

Welcome to the 918th Tablescape Thursday! Yesterday, I stopped by Williams Sonoma and Pottery Barn to check out their spring/summer offerings. This adorable bunny pitcher caught my eye. He was on sale, 50% off! He looks kinda small in my photo, but he's actually a good size. He measures 7 inches wide and almost 9 inches tall. I filled him with water last night to see how much he holds, and he held 48 ozs. … [Read more...]

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Spring Has Sprung & The Bees Are Buzzing

April 23, 2026 by 20 Comments

Welcome to the 917th Tablescape Thursday! We are out on the porch this week—it has been way too pretty out to stay inside! The trees have all leafed out—love that spring green color!   I had some furry company while I was setting the table. After I finished setting the table and had taken some photos, I went upstairs for a bit.   When I came back down, I found Miss Bea had … [Read more...]

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Beautiful Spring-Easter Table Setting With A Lovely “Floral Meadow” Tablecloth & Dinnerware

April 16, 2026 by 7 Comments

Welcome to the 916th Tablescape Thursday! I have a beautiful spring table to share with you today! This table had me searching online for tablecloths this morning, and I'm not one to use tablecloths that often, but oh my goodness, everything on Brenda's Easter/Spring table is stunning!   As you enjoy this beautiful table, if you fall in love with the tablecloth as I did, sadly, I don't think … [Read more...]

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A Whimsical, Penguin-Themed Party For A Very Special 82nd Birthday Celebration

April 9, 2026 by 19 Comments

Welcome to the 915th Tablescape Thursday! Sheri, a lovely BNOTP reader, recently shared the cutest birthday celebration table setting with me. This was a big birthday milestone as her hubby had just turned 82!  Sheri said, "We finally had Mike’s birthday dinner, delayed due to snow and work schedules. The theme was penguins, as Mike has always been identified with penguins since being stationed in … [Read more...]

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A Special Spring Luncheon With A Sunny Paradise View!

April 2, 2026 by 10 Comments

Welcome to the 914th Tablescape Thursday! Spring is here, and I could not be more excited! Every day has been stunningly beautiful this spring, and it makes me wish spring could last forever! A few days ago, my friend, Teresa, put together a beautiful spring luncheon for her family.   This table is truly a ray of sunshine!     I know her grandsons must have been so … [Read more...]

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Breaking In The New Table With Beautiful Melina by Villeroy & Boch

March 26, 2026 by 17 Comments

Welcome to the 913th Tablescape Thursday! The pollen is raging here in full force. I have all the furniture on the porch covered with sheets and towels. It's a yellow mess out there! I think I'll get out there today and try to blow off some of the pollen off the porch before it gets any thicker.   So we are in the breakfast room for this week's Tablescape Thursday. Wish I had noticed that … [Read more...]

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An Accidental St. Patrick’s Day Table Setting In Celebration of Spring

March 19, 2026 by 24 Comments

Welcome to the 912th Tablescape Thursday! I have missed setting a table and could not wait to create one for this week's Tablescape Thursday! After my return home to Georgia on Saturday, I made a quick trip to Publix the next day to restock the pantry. While there, I saw the cutest St. Patrick's Day cake and thought it would be perfect in the center of St. Patty's Day table. Once I got home, I realized St. … [Read more...]

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12 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Tables & How’s The Great Pollinating Going?

March 12, 2026 by 23 Comments

Welcome to the 911th Tablescape Thursday! I am headed back to Georgia tomorrow. I bet the pollen is crazy there! This weekend I'll be working on cleaning the porches and setting a table for next week's Tablescape Thursday, hopefully out on the porch. I wonder if the trees have leafed out in the Atlanta area yet? Any metro-Atlantaians reading this post who can tell me how the "Great Pollinating" is going in … [Read more...]

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Spring—Summer Finds For The Table, So Many Cute Designs At Reasonable Prices!

March 5, 2026 by 8 Comments

Welcome to the 910th Tablescape Thursday! This has been a busy week as I'm caring for my grandsons while their parents are vacationing with friends in a tropical location. I'm doing all the mom things again, making sure they have what they need for school each morning, and dropping them off on these rainy days. Unfortunately, it's been raining almost constantly this week. I am so over rain! Doesn't this … [Read more...]

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St. Patrick’s Day Table & A Super Cute Idea For A Spring-Easter Table Centerpiece

February 26, 2026 by 10 Comments

Welcome to the 909th Tablescape Thursday! St. Patrick's Day is just a little more than two weeks away. Makes me so happy to say that because that means spring is almost here. I'm so excited for spring to get here, a few days ago, I went ahead and changed the BNOTP header to the spring banner. I don't think I've ever changed it this early before, but this has been a doozy of a winter, and in my mind, it's … [Read more...]

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3 Spring Table Settings, Plus A Fun Spring-Summer DIY Table-Themed Craft

February 19, 2026 by 11 Comments

Welcome to the 908th Tablescape Thursday! I am counting down the days until I am back in Georgia, where I have access to my dinnerware, flatware, etc, again. In the meantime, let's celebrate the coming of spring, which will soon be here—well, maybe not in Ohio, but definitely in Georgia. Over the years, I've learned that spring shows up about a month later here in Ohio than it does in Georgia. I wonder how … [Read more...]

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The Plates Were A Bust, But That’s Not Stopping This Valentine’s Day Celebration!

February 12, 2026 by 12 Comments

Welcome to the 907th Tablescape Thursday!   Sadly, my plans to set a table this week using these plates that I recently ordered didn't work out. I ordered two sets, and each set arrived on a different day. The first set to arrive was defective: the writing on the plates was crooked/cockeyed. I knew that would drive me crazy, so I returned those and hoped the next set would arrive looking like … [Read more...]

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Spring Tablescape Shopping: So Many Great Finds & Here’s What I’ve Ordered

February 5, 2026 by 16 Comments

Welcome to the 906th Tablescape Thursday! Valentine's Day is just 9 days away, with Easter not too far behind, so I've been doing a bit of spring shopping. I just ordered two sets of these adorable "Conversation Hearts" salad/dessert plates. I've always had a hard time finding Valentine's Day salad plates that I really like, and these are too cute to pass up. Plus, it doesn't hurt that they are so … [Read more...]

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Reminiscent Of That Time I Caught Influenza-A While Traveling In Germany

January 29, 2026 by 36 Comments

Welcome to the 905th Tablescape Thursday! I don't have a tablescape to share, but please join the blog party if you do. I am sick with a really nasty flu. It's a doozy, reminiscent of the time I caught Influenza A while traveling in Germany. I've been running a fever—not sure what it was the first day since I didn't have a thermometer, but it was 102.4 after one was delivered yesterday. I will spare you … [Read more...]

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Cozy Tables For Winter Dining

January 22, 2026 by 5 Comments

Welcome to the 904th Tablescape Thursday! I will be heading back to Georgia before too long, and I'm looking forward to being reunited with my dishware so I can create some winter and spring table settings to share. I plan to stay there for a bit, at least until spring arrives. It should be an interesting trip with two meowing cats in the car with me. Ha! Hopefully, they won't do that all the way there, … [Read more...]

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Cozy, Inviting Setting, Includes A Table Before & After, Too. Pssst: This Dinnerware Would Also Work For Valentine’s Day

January 15, 2026 by 8 Comments

Welcome to the 903rd Tablescape Thursday! Right around Christmas, I had several BNOTP readers share beautiful holiday tables with me. I couldn't get them all posted before Christmas, but they were too wonderful to wait a whole year to share. Jackie wrote, "So I had this wonderful table from when my girls were 8 and 11 (now 32 and 29). They loved gathering around it—we had many family memories/stories. This … [Read more...]

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2 Beautiful Table Settings For A Christmas Holiday Tea Party

January 8, 2026 by 6 Comments

Welcome to the 902nd Tablescape Thursday! There were a couple of table settings that I didn't get a chance to share before Christmas, and they are way too wonderful to wait another whole year! Selma often hosts fabulous tea parties, and just before Christmas, she hosted a Christmas tea party for the lovely staff who work at the cat clinic where Selma takes her sweet kitties. Selma wrote, "I hosted Christmas … [Read more...]

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Elegant Table Setting For New Year’s Day with 2 Different Centerpiece Designs

January 1, 2026 by 14 Comments

Welcome to the 901st Tablescape Thursday! I have a wonderful tablescape to share with you today! Elena created a beautiful table setting for her family for Christmas that would also work wonderfully for a New Year's Day celebration. Elena wrote, "My whole life, I have always LOVED everything Victorian!! Back in the 1980s and into the 90s, there were Victorian influences in everything from art, architecture, … [Read more...]

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Feeling Nostalgic This Christmas Morning

December 25, 2025 by 28 Comments

Welcome to the 900th Tablescape Thursday! Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!  I hope you are having a great one! I plan to celebrate into January because it feels like it has all gone by way too fast. For our Christmas Eve dinner last night, we used this table setting that I put together several weeks ago.   I couldn't bring myself to change it since it's a kitty-themed table, and this … [Read more...]

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The Beautiful Tate House Dining Room & A Fantasy Christmas Table Setting

December 18, 2025 by 24 Comments

Welcome to the 899th Tablescape Thursday! It was a long, long drive back from Georgia to the Dollhouse yesterday, and I had two rambunctious kittens who kept me awake half the night, so I'm running late this morning.  Last night was the first night that I've seriously attempted to let them sleep in my bed; before, they just wanted to play the entire time and always got booted out. It went very well for … [Read more...]

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Whimsical Snowman-Themed Tablescape, Perfect For The Winter Months Ahead

December 9, 2025 by 21 Comments

Welcome to the 898th Tablescape Thursday! I'm posting Tablescape Thursday a little early this week since I'll be busy with some other holiday activities over the next few days. Several years ago, I came across a fun snowman, winter-themed table setting, and I filed it away in my brain as a fun table to create one day. I'm not sure where I first saw it; it may have been on Instagram. Finally, this year, I … [Read more...]

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Updated Thanksgiving Table & A Beautiful Way To Serve Butter For Holiday Dinners

December 4, 2025 by 15 Comments

Welcome to the 897th Tablescape Thursday! A couple of weeks back, I shared a 1940s-style, traditional Thanksgiving tablescape Elena created, inspired by a suggestion from her dear hubby. This was the table Elena shared with the dinner plates neatly stacked at the head of the table. In Elena's research on 1940s table, she learned that the turkey would have been served on a platter ready for carving. The … [Read more...]

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BNOTP Readers Have Been Asking For This For Many Years, And I Finally Found It

November 27, 2025 by 12 Comments

Welcome to the 896th Tablescape Thursday! Several years ago, we had a very big snow event that came through Georgia. It later came to be known as Snowmageddon. It was a doozy! Just as the snow was starting to melt, I got a crazy idea and set a table out on the deck, taking advantage of the snowy tablecloth provided by Mother Nature.   The only centerpiece that seemed appropriate for that … [Read more...]

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Beautiful 1940s Style Thanksgiving Table With Enoch Woods and Sons, English Scenery

November 20, 2025 by 23 Comments

Welcome to the 895th Tablescape Thursday! Elena's husband was the inspiration for the table setting I'm sharing with you today. Elena said, "My husband thought this one up sometime ago. He looked at me and said, "Why don't you try setting a 1940s vintage Thanksgiving table? You have all the stuff for it!" Of course, I immediately thought about "A Christmas Story," but you never see a set table because the … [Read more...]

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My Favorite Holiday Centerpiece, Love It For Thanksgiving & Christmas

November 13, 2025 by 16 Comments

Welcome to the 894th Tablescape Thursday! One of my favorite centerpieces to make for Thanksgiving or Christmas is a Colonial Williamsburg-style Apple Tree.   They don't always have to be made with apples; you can use almost any kind of fruit, including small oranges, lemons, and limes. I really like how this tree turned out with lemons and limes. Magnolia leaves make a great base on which to … [Read more...]

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A Christmas Tablescape For Cat Lovers Of All Ages

November 6, 2025 by 36 Comments

Welcome to the 893rd Tablescape Thursday! I brought up more dishes with me on this past trip back from Georgia. Having just adopted two furbabies, I thought this would be a fun Christmas table to set for my grandsons.   Actually, my son and DIL are pretty smitten with the new furbabies, so I think they'll enjoy this table as much as the boys. These photos were taken early this morning, so the … [Read more...]

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Come Join Us For A Whimsical, Cat-Themed Halloween Tea Party!

October 30, 2025 by 7 Comments

Welcome to the 892nd Tablescape Thursday! I have an absolutely delightful, fun Halloween table setting to share today! Selma, who throws the best tea parties I've ever seen, wrote to say, "I had a Halloween Tea for a friend's daughter yesterday. She graduated from high school, so the original plan was a June tea, but they were busy, and I was busy, so it ended up happening yesterday! Halloween is one of my … [Read more...]

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No Fall Tablecloth, No Problem! Plus, The Charger Plates That I Use In Fall & Winter

October 23, 2025 by 27 Comments

Welcome to the 891st Tablescape Thursday! I will be back in Georgia next week and reunited with the majority of my dishes! Yipee! lol So hopefully, I will have a table set for you next week, although I may be spending all my time trying to clean the porch, which I'm sure is a mess by now. Yeah, I may be setting that table in the dining room instead. In the meantime, here are a few ideas that I hope you'll … [Read more...]

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Almost Trick-or-Treat Time!

October 16, 2025 by 12 Comments

Welcome to the 890th Tablescape Thursday! With Halloween just a couple of weeks away, I wanted to share a Halloween table. But I had one problem. Six ravens flew in and stole all the napkins. Yup, that's what happened. They made off with all of them!   Unfortunately, I didn't have any other napkins that would work with this table, not even some plain white ones. Hopefully, you'll enjoy this … [Read more...]

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Have You Ever Thought About Using Dry Ice In A Table Setting?

October 9, 2025 by 6 Comments

Welcome to the 889th Tablescape Thursday! For this week's Tablescape Thursday, I have three whimsical and beautiful tables to share that are perfect for the fall and Halloween seasons. Sue created a wonderful Halloween table for her son’s birthday using dry ice! Do you see the mist oozing its way out of the purple urns and down onto the surface of the table? Love this! See more of this table in this … [Read more...]

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Spode Woodland For Thanksgiving & This Handsome Turkey Is The Star Of The Table

October 2, 2025 by 28 Comments

Welcome to the 888th Tablescape Thursday! It's been a busy week with the wallpaper installer arriving early each morning. He will be here again today, finishing up the prepping and painting of the guest bathroom walls. Then the waiting begins, as we'll need to wait a full month to give the walls time to fully dry before the actual hanging of the paper. I'm not a fan of Peel-and-Stick wallpaper with its long … [Read more...]

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Your Favorite (And Most Asked About) Charger Plates Appear To Be Available!

September 25, 2025 by 21 Comments

Welcome to the 887th Tablescape Thursday! Recently, I had someone ask about these pierced charger plates that you've often seen me use in table settings over the years.   Of all the table-related items I've ever shared, I've received more questions about these charger plates over the years than about anything else I've used in a table setting.   I purchased these charger plates … [Read more...]

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Spooky, Fun Halloween Dinnerware: Great For Adults, But Child-Friendly, Too

September 18, 2025 by 2 Comments

Welcome to the 886th Tablescape Thursday! Sorry, this post is going up so late. I've had an electrician working here this morning, and unfortunately, he had to shut off all the power for a while. So I'm running way behind, but at least the movie room will be nice and toasty warm this winter! It's been a little busy here the last few days. The shutters that were made incorrectly for my bedroom were … [Read more...]

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My Waterford “12 Days of Christmas” Flute Collection Just Grew A Little

September 11, 2025 by 27 Comments

Welcome to the 885th Tablescape Thursday! Many, many years ago, guessing it's been over 15 years now, I was walking through the china/crystal department in Dillard's Department store in Perimeter Mall in Atlanta. It was the Christmas season, and the store was bustling with excited, happy shoppers. The china department was no different, with shoppers lined up behind the checkout desk, arms filled with … [Read more...]

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Celebrating Turning 40 With A Very Special Bee-Themed Birthday Tea Party

September 4, 2025 by 13 Comments

Welcome to the 884th Tablescape Thursday! A few months back, Selma, whose beautiful tea parties I've shared in the past, graciously hosted a wonderful tea party for a friend celebrating her 40th birthday. In a recent post, I shared the Napoleon Bee flatware that I enjoy using so much here at the Dollhouse. It had just gone on sale for an incredible price, prompting me to purchase a second set. Several BNOTP … [Read more...]

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Replacing My Older, Smaller Napoleon Bee Flatware, Plus A New Dinnerware Purchase.

August 28, 2025 by 18 Comments

Welcome to the 883rd Tablescape Thursday! Many, many years ago, I'm guessing 12-15 years ago, I came across Napoleon Bee flatware on the Neiman Marcus website. I had never seen this flatware before and was immediately smitten. That may have been around the time it was first in production, not sure. It happened to be on sale, but even on sale it was quite expensive. After it arrived, I was dismayed to find … [Read more...]

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Beautiful Table Setting, Exquisite China, Vintage Linens & A Story Of Never Ending Love

August 21, 2025 by 38 Comments

Welcome to the 882nd Tablescape Thursday! I have a truly special table to share with you today, along with a wonderful story. Elena wrote, "My mother passed away a few months ago after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Since her passing, I have been thinking about a table scape in her honor, using her fine china, silver, and glassware. A little background: My parents were married in the late 1950s and lived … [Read more...]

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Ideas & Fun Ways To Display Your Favorite Dish Collections

August 14, 2025 by 32 Comments

Welcome to the 881st Tablescape Thursday! There's been a lot going on here at Dollhouse. You may remember the tree in my backyard that dropped a limb a while back. At that time, the tree company that removed the limb didn't feel it necessary to remove the tree itself. Two weeks later, it dropped a much larger limb that landed in my neighbor's yard. It didn't land on anything, but after getting several … [Read more...]

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Snack Preparatons For Game Day & Changes/Additions To The Movie Room

August 7, 2025 by 39 Comments

Welcome to the 880th Tablescape Thursday! Football season is just around the corner. Are you a big football fan? If so, which is your favorite team to watch? I'm not exactly a huge sports fan, but my son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren definitely are. What I am a fan of is parties! lol When I set up the movie room a few months back, I was hoping it would be a great spot for watching sports throughout … [Read more...]

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Teascape With Lenox Winter Greetings, Plus A New Addition To The Office

July 31, 2025 by 30 Comments

Welcome to the 879th Tablescape Thursday! Update: The party is now active! Yay! Since I don't have a lot of my dinnerware here at the Dollhouse, I thought I'd combine two ideas together for today's post. On this last day of July, let's enjoy a Christmas in July Teascape, combined with a Before and After. Normally, this area of the office looks like this, but there's been a new … [Read more...]

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Beautiful Greek Heritage Themed Table Setting, Featuring Spode ‘Greek’ Dinnerware

July 24, 2025 by 16 Comments

Welcome to the 878th Tablescape Thursday! I have a wonderful table to share with you today! Elena recently wrote, saying, "I have been thinking about doing a table honoring my family's heritage for quite some time, and have changed how I was planning it several times. I started thinking about the theme as three of my Grandparents came here from Greece in the early 1900s. All three came through Ellis Island, … [Read more...]

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We’re Visiting Sunnyland Bed & Breakfast For A Festive Summer Table Setting

July 17, 2025 by 8 Comments

Welcome to the 877th Tablescape Thursday! Kathryn, the lovely owner of Sunnyland Bed and Breakfast, created a beautiful table for summer.   Kathryn said, " I put together a summery table, and if you add a flag, it would work for the 4th of July!"   Have you ever visited the Pioneer Woman's Mercantile? Kathryn said, "We drove to Oklahoma over Memorial Day weekend and toured the … [Read more...]

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Favorite Napkins Are On Sale, Plus Detailed Steps For Making A Decorative Bee Skep

July 10, 2025 by 10 Comments

Welcome to the 876th Tablescape Thursday! When I'm dreaming up a new tablescape, it makes me silly happy when I discover I have the perfect napkins for the table I want to set. I have been known to set a table almost to completion, but then completely change my mind when I realize I don't have napkins that work for the table. Because of their placement on the table, sometimes atop the salad plate, napkins … [Read more...]

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9 Patriotic Table Settings For The 4th Of July—Happy Independence Day!

July 2, 2025 by 6 Comments

Welcome to the 875th Tablescape Thursday! I'm posting our Tablescape Thursday party a little early this week since I'll be driving north today to celebrate Independence Day with family. The next few days are going to be busy with grilling out, pool time, corn hole games, fireworks, and a lot of fun patriotic celebrations. If you're looking for some last-minute inspiration for your 4th of July tables or … [Read more...]

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Celebrating Summer With A Floral Explosion Tablescape On The Porch

June 26, 2025 by 15 Comments

Welcome to the 874th Tablescape Thursday! When I last left you, I was lamenting the dirty state of the porch furniture after our very rainy, messy, pollen season.   I reached out to the pressure washing company that I've used in the past to get a quote for cleaning the decks and the outdoor wicker I have here on the porch. They promised to get a quote back to me that … [Read more...]

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4 Beautiful Table Settings—So Much Inspiration!

June 19, 2025 by 5 Comments

Welcome to the 873rd Tablescape Thursday! I am a tad under the weather this week, but I've been working on a beach-themed table that I'm looking forward to sharing with you next week. Today, I have several beautiful settings to share that I know you're going to love! Debra put together this beautiful candlelit table for Easter this year.   Her dinnerware is Memory Lane by Royal—such a … [Read more...]

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Sunflowers, Birds & Bees—It’s Almost Summer!

June 12, 2025 by 7 Comments

Welcome to the 872nd Tablescape Thursday! Whew! Long drive yesterday! I'm back home in Georgia and will be working all day today cleaning off the porches. The pollen is knee-deep on both! Just before leaving the Dollhouse to head back, I received a lovely email from my friend, Linda, sharing a beautiful table she recently created.   This table setting has a wonderful bee theme that's perfect … [Read more...]

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A Spode Blue Italian Sale & Some Fun, Tasty Ideas For Your 4th Of July Celebrations

June 5, 2025 by 7 Comments

Welcome to the 871st Tablescape Thursday! My friends are enablers—in the best way! Ha! Recently, I received an email from a friend letting me know about a great sale on Spode's iconic dinnerware, Blue Italian. Her timing was perfect, as just a few days ago, I was thinking about how much I miss the Blue Willow china that is my daily dinnerware back in Georgia. During my visits to the Dollhouse, I've come … [Read more...]

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Shell Chargers Are Back—Plus, Ideas For Your Beachy-Nautical Themed Tables

May 29, 2025 by 14 Comments

Welcome to the 870th Tablescape Thursday! I'm so looking forward to setting some beachy/nautical-inspired tables this summer! I'll be heading back to Georgia in the next few weeks, and the first order of business once I arrive home will be to dig the porch (and the porch table) out from under the foot-deep pollen that I'm sure awaits. Argh. I may need a shovel just to get started! Once the porch is … [Read more...]

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Pretty In Pink: Perfect For Mother’s Day Or A Baby Or Wedding Shower

May 22, 2025 by 26 Comments

Welcome to the 869th Tablescape Thursday! Every day in Ohio is Groundhog Day right now. Remember that movie? Every day is the same: dark, dreary, and rainy. So what do you do? We are just going to have to make our own sunshine inside!   This table setting was inspired by the beautiful pink peonies I recently discovered growing alongside a stepping-stone path that meanders down the side of the … [Read more...]

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Father’s Day Table Ideas: Reading, Hunting, Fishing, Hiking & Beach Time

May 15, 2025 by 7 Comments

Welcome to the 868th Tablescape Thursday! With Father's Day only a month away, for this week's Tablescape Thursday, I'm sharing a few tables from the past that I hope will offer a little inspiration for your Father's Day tables. Some of these tables were created during the autumn, so please ignore the fall decor. Minus the fall decor, I think several of these themed tables would work for the dad who enjoys … [Read more...]

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A Very Special Table Setting, Just In Time For Mother’s Day

May 8, 2025 by 11 Comments

Welcome to the 867th Tablescape Thursday! I am still playing catch-up with the Dollhouse, having maintenance-type stuff done that hasn't been done in several years. Today, the exterior of the house is being cleaned, including the roof. You may remember when I had the roof cleaned on the Georgia house and shared it in this post: Finally Did It—Had The Roof Cleaned! What Do You Think? While that's taking … [Read more...]

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Beautiful Table Setting Filled With Inherited And Vintage Collectibles

May 1, 2025 by 10 Comments

Welcome to the 866th Tablescape Thursday! A few weeks ago, Elena created a beautiful table setting for her family, using a lovely mix of newer pieces combined with treasured antique and vintage family pieces.   Elena described her table as having a bit of an Asian theme since so many of these special pieces that have been handed down through her family are from Japan.   Elena … [Read more...]

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Charming Spring Table With Villeroy & Boch “Basket” & Precious Fitz & Floyd Bunnies

April 24, 2025 by 27 Comments

Welcome to the 865th Tablescape Thursday! I have been so blessed this spring by all the wonderful table settings Elena, Sheri, and Brenda have shared. Their timing has been perfect! On my last trip up to the Dollhouse, my  SUV was packed to the gills with lamps, large potted plants, spring clothes, and other things that I could not leave behind since I knew I wouldn't be returning for a while. I left behind … [Read more...]

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Garden Lattice, Cabbages, And Bunnies Set The Most Beautiful Table For Easter

April 17, 2025 by 4 Comments

Welcome to the 864th Tablescape Thursday! Brenda set the most beautiful table for her family's Easter celebration! I was so excited when I saw her table because it includes so many wonderful pieces that I've seen available when shopping, but never had the joy of seeing in a real table setting. Even more exciting is how she created this tablescape, layering different designs/patterns together so … [Read more...]

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Beautiful Spring Table Setting + Amazing Deal On Charming Napoleon Bee Flatware!

April 10, 2025 by 8 Comments

Welcome to the 863rd Tablescape Thursday! I have a delightful spring table to share for this week's Tablescape Thursday that's super budget-friendly. At the end of this post, you'll find an awesome deal that I snapped up about a week ago. But first, let's check out Sheri's spring table! Sheri said, "Did I need any more dishes??? No, but I wanted them to make a pink spring table for our next birthday … [Read more...]

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Saying Goodbye To Winter, With The Sweetest Hint Of Spring

April 3, 2025 by 26 Comments

Welcome to the 862nd Tablescape Thursday! We had such a storm last night! The sirens were going off as my son was texting me, warning me there were tornado warnings out and saying I should head to the basement. Living in the south my whole life, I've been through plenty of tornado warnings and watches over the years, so I'm pretty good at knowing when it's basement time, but that was so sweet of him to warn … [Read more...]

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Dining In Breckenridge, Colorado, So Many Wonderful Restaurants!

March 27, 2025 by 11 Comments

Welcome to the 861st Tablescape Thursday! For this week's Tablescape Thursday, I thought I'd share some of the meals we've had while staying here. Our ski-in apartment/suite has a full kitchen with a refrigerator that makes ice faster than you can say, Breckenridge! lol I've never seen a refrigerator make so much ice in a single day! During this trip, we've been having breakfast in our suite. Lunch is … [Read more...]

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We’ve Having High Tea With A Set Of Beautiful, Inherited Teacups. The Food Looks Amazing—Come Join Us!

March 20, 2025 by 18 Comments

Welcome to the 860th Tablescape Thursday! I'm back in Ohio, getting ready to experience a second spring. The daffodils are up, and the earliest flowering trees are just beginning to bloom, I love spring so don't mind going through two springs at all. A few days back I received a lovely email from Elena. Attached were beautiful photos! Elena said, "I was given a set of bone china tea cups that were my … [Read more...]

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Beautiful Daffodils: The Happiest Centerpiece For A Saint Patrick’s Day Table + Hummingbird Arrival Times

March 13, 2025 by 18 Comments

Welcome to the 859th Tablescape Thursday! My daffodils have been blooming for a couple of weeks now. They are just starting to wain a bit so I snapped a few pictures before they are all gone again for another year. When I first planted these many, many years ago, I had a large variety of shapes and colors. Over the years, certain varieties have started to vanish. Lesson learned: Don't mix … [Read more...]

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Spring Is Coming! Let’s Celebrate With Dreams Of Sunshine & Roses

March 6, 2025 by 19 Comments

Welcome to the 858th Tablescape Thursday! As I started setting this table a couple of weeks back, I kept thinking this should be a St. Patrick's Day table setting, but my heart wanted to celebrate spring, so spring won out.    The daffodils are blooming like crazy in my front yard right now, making me ridiculously happy! Are you seeing any signs of spring in your area, yet?   The pink … [Read more...]

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Beautiful, Inherited, Antique China For A Special Dinner Celebration

February 27, 2025 by 8 Comments

Welcome to the 857th Tablescape Thursday! Have you ever been given or inherited dinnerware from a loved one, maybe a parent or a grandparent? Brenda shared a very special table with me saying, "This table is very special for me. The table represents three generations."   "The dish set was my Granny’s and dates back to 1940-1950 when they purchased it. I inherited it from my … [Read more...]

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The Spring Dinnerware Is Out Now—Saw So Many Wonderful Things On This Trip!

February 20, 2025 by 21 Comments

Welcome to the 856th Tablescape Thursday! I love this time of year when all the spring dinnerware starts appearing in the shoppes. Suffering from a touch of cabin fever, I headed out yesterday for a visit to one of my favorite places, Williams-Sonoma. They were well stocked with so many spring and Easter goodies! I have always loved this cabbage dinnerware! I have a few dinner plates but would love to … [Read more...]

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A Little Inspiration For A Romantic (and Yummy) Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2025 by 8 Comments

Welcome to the 855th Tablescape Thursday! Since tomorrow is Valentine's Day, today I'm sharing a few previous Valentine's Day tablescapes, including a heart cake recipe. (Click on any post title below for additional photos and recipes.) Woodland-Themed Valentine's Day Table with a Touch of Spring.   Candlelit Valentine's Day Table Setting.   Heart-Shaped Napkin Fold with Detailed … [Read more...]

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Beautiful, Romantic Royal Albert ‘Blossom Time’ For Valentine’s Day

February 6, 2025 by 10 Comments

Welcome to the 854th Tablescape Thursday! If you're not the biggest fan of cold weather, take heart! Once February arrives, I feel like we are over the hump and on the downhill slide toward spring now. Every winter here in the south, we'll get a week where the temps are unusually warm, and we're in it right now. It's been in the 70s all week! I know the cold will return soon, but I am loving this little … [Read more...]

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A Whimsical Alice In Wonderland Dinner Party

January 30, 2025 by 29 Comments

Welcome to the 853rd Tablescape Thursday! Since I brought my wicker breakfast table up to the Dollhouse a few months ago...   ...I no longer have a table in my breakfast room here in Georgia. So until spring arrives, you'll probably be seeing a lot of tables here in the dining room. That's a big change since I normally set tables in my breakfast room or on the porch where I get a lot more natural … [Read more...]

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A Cozy, Winter, Candlelit Table Setting

January 23, 2025 by 31 Comments

Welcome to the 852nd Tablescape Thursday! I started out planning to set a Valentine's Day table, but as I worked on various ideas, I realized I was missing some of the things I needed. Where are those things? In Ohio. Argh! I thought I had brought back all the things I would need for a Valentine's Day table, but that was not the case. The white swirl chargers and the cream, lace/cut-work chargers that I … [Read more...]

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6 Times I DIYed What I Could Not Find Or When The Cost Was Too High

January 15, 2025 by 16 Comments

Welcome to the 851st Tablescape Thursday! Since I will be on the road driving all day either tomorrow or on Friday (depends on the weather/road conditions) I'm posting this week's Tablescape Thursday a day early. Several of these projects are table, summer dining, or entertaining related, so now would be a great time to start planning if any of these projects sounds interesting to you. Have you ever come … [Read more...]

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A Beautiful Peacock-Themed Table Setting For The Holidays

January 2, 2025 by 8 Comments

Welcome to the 849th Tablescape Thursday! Happy New Year! I hope 2025 is off to a wonderful start for you and your family! Over the years I've shared several beautiful table settings from Warren. Recently, I heard from Warren who said, "Traditionally, I have set my “Candy Cane” tablescape for our big family celebration on Christmas Eve. This year, I wanted to step out of the box and use a different color … [Read more...]

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A 3-Christmas-Movie-Themed Table Setting, Can You Guess The 3 Movies?

December 26, 2024 by 21 Comments

Welcome to the 848th Tablescape Thursday! Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you! I hope you're having a wonderful week and spending as much as possible with family and friends! Before Christmas gets by us for another year, I have to share this delightful table setting Elena created this year for her Christmas feast. Elena said, "So when I did the Christmas train tablescape last year, it was very … [Read more...]

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A Little Christmas Holiday Tablescape Inspiration, Can’t Believe It’s Just 2 Weeks Away!

December 12, 2024 by 10 Comments

Welcome to the 846th Tablescape Thursday! I'm currently working on a fun holiday table that I'll be sharing next week. In the meantime, here are a few ideas that I hope you'll find helpful as you prepare your holiday table settings and Christmas Decor. (Click the title of any post to access that post in full.) One of my favorite decorations or centerpieces for a holiday dinner party is a decorative fruit … [Read more...]

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Christmas Dining In The Sunroom

December 5, 2024 by 23 Comments

Welcome to the 845th Tablescape Thursday! We are out on the sunporch for this week's table setting.   Since the porch isn't heated, I placed a small electric heater on the porch and opened the door from the living out to the porch. The porch was toasty warm in no time. I would enjoy dining out here any time of the year now that I know how easy it is to warm up.   This was a fun table … [Read more...]

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You Know You’re In For A Fun Evening When You Pass Through These Gates!

November 21, 2024 by 12 Comments

Welcome to the 843rd Tablescape Thursday! When Norma has friends over for dinner, she always makes the evening feel extra special with decorations that hint at what's to come. For a recent dinner party with an Italian theme, Norma decorated her front gates with green, white, and red flags, the colors found in the Italian flag. Norma said, "I told my friends they were coming to an Italian restaurant. I … [Read more...]

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Introducing A New Member In My Holiday Figural Family—Help Me Name Him!

November 14, 2024 by 62 Comments

Welcome to the 842nd Tablescape Thursday! It was so nice here yesterday, so I couldn't resist placing this table out here on the porch.   My favorite dinnerware to bring out this time of year, Spode Woodland, is currently in Ohio right now, so I thought I'd set a winter-themed table, instead. Besides, I just added a new "character" to my family of centerpieces during my recent shopping trip … [Read more...]

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Step Into My Time Machine: A 1964-1965 World’s Fair Tablescape, New York

November 7, 2024 by 43 Comments

Welcome to the 841st Tablescape Thursday! I have a delightful table to share with you today, one that's in celebration around a topic that I've never shared before: The 1964-1965 World's Fair! After talking with Elena, I am so intrigued, I'll be doing some online searches today to learn more about this amazing event! Elena said, "Today is my husband's birthday, so I set up the table early this morning. … [Read more...]

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A Beetlejuice Movie-Themed Table Setting With The Most Interesting Party Guests

October 31, 2024 by 4 Comments

Welcome to the 840th Tablescape Thursday! Okay, I have to admit, I have never seen a Beetlejuice movie and know nothing about the movie or the characters. From the bit of research I did after Jackie sent over photos of this creative table setting, I learned that  the movie, Beetlejuice, is described as a "Comedy/Horror." What?! Now that's a combination you don't normally see. If I read correctly, there have … [Read more...]

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Halloween Table Setting With Beautiful Vintage Candelabras

October 24, 2024 by 8 Comments

Welcome to the 839th Tablescape Thursday! Halloween is just a week away now! I have a fun Halloween table to share, coming to you all the way from the south of France. Norma had a fun gathering with friends and shared her photos of the event.   Norma carved and scooped out her pumpkin, then used the pumpkin to make soup for this Halloween dinner. Brilliant!   A little surprise … [Read more...]

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The First Ever Tablescape In The Dollhouse Dining Room

October 17, 2024 by 32 Comments

Welcome to the 838th Tablescape Thursday! I can't believe this day has come! I actually have a table on which I can set a table setting right here in the Dollhouse! Yaaaay! About time, right? Let-me-tell-ya, it was a process and a half getting it here since Rooms to Go, from whom the table was purchased, doesn't deliver to the state of Ohio. After searching high and low for several months, this table from … [Read more...]

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The Last Of The Sunflowers

October 10, 2024 by 10 Comments

Welcome to the 837th Tablescape Thursday! Today is delivery day. As I type this, the table and chairs I have purchased for the Dollhouse dining room are somewhere out there rolling around on a delivery truck. I'm the 4th stop of the day, so it should be arriving sometime today between 11-3:00 pm. I paid extra for Rooms To Go's premium delivery plan which includes unpacking and setting up the table/chairs … [Read more...]

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Silk-Wrapped Bulbs For The Dinining Room Chandelier & Updated Dish Storage

October 3, 2024 by 13 Comments

Welcome to the 836th Tablesape Thursday! When I last shared the dish storage here in the Dollhouse, this is how things looked.   After bringing up several more boxes, this is how things look now. The new additions are the rest of the soup tureens that had been stored inside the china cabinet in my dining room, and Noritake Colburn dinnerware and coordinating glassware that had been stored in … [Read more...]

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