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 31 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 35 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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Festive October Celebration, Just In Time For Dia de los Muertos & Halloween

September 26, 2024 by 6 Comments

Welcome to the 835th Tablesape Thursday! Can you believe we are just a month away from Halloween! Recently I heard from Elena who said, "I am planning an interesting tablescape for my husband's birthday on October 10, so I went ahead and did a Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) themed table this past weekend. I have had a lot of what is on the table for years but never put it all together until I found a … [Read more...]

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Celebrating Autumn With A Woodsy, Country Lodge Style Table Setting

September 19, 2024 by 31 Comments

Welcome to the 834th Tablesape Thursday! With the kitchen finally back together after the recent leak behind the fridge, I was excited to set a table this week for Tablescape Thursday. Ignore the half-covered swing chain in the background. When the house/exterior was painted a few weeks back, I removed the swing chain covers. I had just started putting them back on when all the kitchen work started and I … [Read more...]

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Kitchen Is Done & A Beachy Table Setting With Dinnerware From The Amalfi Coast

September 12, 2024 by 28 Comments

Welcome to the 833rd Tablescape Thursday! After months and months, the kitchen is finally back together. The desk was rebuilt and the refrigerator is no longer sitting in the middle of the breakfast room. Please excuse the darkness of these photos, they were taken early this morning just as it was getting daylight out.   The breakfast room table and chairs are back where they belong … [Read more...]

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Sad To See This Collection Appears To Be Going Away

September 5, 2024 by 10 Comments

Welcome to the 832nd Tablescape Thursday! It has been a busy morning here so I'm running way behind. Thought I'd give you an update on the kitchen and share something I'm excited to see is back, but in limited quantities. The kitchen currently looks like this. The repairs have been completed after the recent issue where the hose to the icemaker decided to spring a leak. I'm so happy to see the wall whole … [Read more...]

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Pumpkin Tureens For Fall, Toasty Chicken Pot Pies, & My Favorite Labor Day Sales

August 29, 2024 by 14 Comments

Welcome to the 831st Tablescape Thursday! A while back, even before buying the Dollhouse, I took you on a little tour of my favorite grocery store here, Dorothy Lane Market. DLM is how I would imagine grocery shopping was back in the day when my parents would have gone to the grocery store. The store is not so large as to feel like a big chain, (there are 4 locations at present) and the people who work … [Read more...]

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Spode Woodland, My Favorite Dinnerware For Autumn And Thanksgiving

August 22, 2024 by 16 Comments

Welcome to the 830th Tablescape Thursday! The weather here in Ohio has been unseasonably cool. I've been waking up to temps in the 50s! In August! That's all about to change over the next few days, though, and it will soon be feeling like August again. The cooler weather we've been experiencing the last few days has been a great reminder that autumn will soon be here. One of my favorite dinnerware patterns … [Read more...]

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Yay, It Has Arrived! Plus, A Halloween Piece I’m Obsessing Over!

August 15, 2024 by 23 Comments

Welcome to the 829th Tablescape Thursday! I finally have a non-dented refrigerator! Yay! The new one arrived a week sooner than Lowe's had predicted and it was delivered yesterday.   You may remember from a previous post that when my LG CounterDepth, Door-in-Door refrigerator was delivered a few weeks ago, it arrived with with a big gash in the box and two very obvious dents in the front just … [Read more...]

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A New Addition To The Kitchen & This One’s A Definite Winner

August 8, 2024 by 47 Comments

Welcome to the 827th Tablescape Thursday! Still no dining table here in the Dollhouse, however my sales guy at Rooms to Go has been trying to find a way to get the one I wanted delivered here without it costing a blooming fortune. Since they don't deliver to Ohio (yet) is this the universe telling me to not buy this table? I know it's not the absolute highest quality, although it felt quite sturdy when I … [Read more...]

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Beautiful, Vintage, Hazel Atlas Pink Crinoline, A Dramatic Table Setting in Pink & Black

August 1, 2024 by 12 Comments

Welcome to the 827th Tablescape Thursday! Recently, I received an email from Kathryn, a lovely BNOTP reader who enjoys creating pretty table settings for the guests who frequent her beautiful Bed and Breakfast. Kathryn said, "We own a bed and breakfast in Garden City, KS and I love doing tablescapes." Kathryn went on to say that she often posts her tablescapes at her Sunnyland Bed & Breakfast Facebook … [Read more...]

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Dollhouse Dining Room Updates & Mail Served On A Silver Platter ;)

July 25, 2024 by 25 Comments

Welcome to the 826th Tablescape Thursday! I finally figured out why everything is so hectic when I'm here at the Dollhouse. It usually goes like this: Today, I had two appointments scheduled. Just two. I had a shutter company representative stopping by at 8:30 to take an order for some plantation shutters, and later this afternoon I have a meeting/call with a developer to look into a new blog design. That … [Read more...]

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I Didn’t Think Elena Could Top Her Safari Tablescape, But She Did!

July 18, 2024 by 18 Comments

Welcome to the 825th Tablescape Thursday! Happy Thursday from the Dollhouse. Yesterday, I made the long 8-9 hour drive back and it's been non-stop since I arrived. I had my SUV packed to the gills with boxes of dishes and stemware, my older Air Fryer, a folding table, a summer firescreen, tons of books, DVDs, Disney movies that my son enjoyed when he was growing up, and a bunch of sweaters to store away in … [Read more...]

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We’re On Safari For This Week’s Tablescape Thursday!

July 11, 2024 by 22 Comments

Welcome to the 824th Tablescape Thursday! Busy day here today, as workmen have been arriving this morning to get started on replacing/repairing the sheetrock that was damaged recently when the hose to my icemaker decided to spring a leak behind the refrigerator. Now that the floors are all refinished, they will be working in both the kitchen and the basement. I can't wait to see it all finished and … [Read more...]

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Happy Independence Day!

July 4, 2024 by 26 Comments

Welcome to the 823rd Tablescape Thursday! This is the current state of my garage. Crazy times! The floors inside are looking great, though.   Here's a view of the living room at present. In case you're new to reading BNOTP, the hose to my icemaker leaked and it damaged a small section of the flooring underneath the refrigerator. Since my hardwood flooring is continuous throughout the … [Read more...]

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Happy Chaos, Progress Is Being Made

June 27, 2024 by 24 Comments

Welcome to the 822nd Tablescape Thursday! I wish I could share with you everything that's going on in real time, but there's so much happening each day, it's hard to keep up. I try to think of it as Happy Chaos because it means things are moving in the right direction. All the windows in my home looked like this for a couple of days as the painters worked on painting the exterior of the house. I had them … [Read more...]

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4th of July Poolside Celebration In The Cool Shade Of A Fabulous Backyard Pavillion

June 20, 2024 by 13 Comments

Welcome to the 821st Tablescape Thursday! Imagine having a wonderful pavilion for dining poolside during the summer months, then imagine decorating it for the 4th of July! Elena has set a fabulous patriotic table setting for the 4th, and we are invited! Elena shared a funny story. She said, "When our kids were little, we would have a huge Fourth of July party every summer. Bands would play and I made … [Read more...]

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Whirlwind Week!

June 13, 2024 by 12 Comments

Welcome to the 820th Tablescape Thursday! It has been a whirlwind week! I've been in non-stop motion and every muscle in my body is aching. I just spent the morning with an electrician who is making repairs and updates, which is why this post is going up now. There's so much I'd like to share, but none of it is table-related, but I'll be sharing a lot of updates very soon. In the meantime, please enjoy the … [Read more...]

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I’m An Airbus Beluga, Awaiting Clearance To Land!

June 6, 2024 by 60 Comments

Welcome to the 819th Tablescape Thursday, and welcome to my holding pattern. I'm a big ole 747 Freighter circling around and around the airport. Or, maybe I'm an Airbus Beluga XL (love how those look!) circling and circling patiently (or, not so patiently) for clearance to land.   Well, at least that's how it feels. Everywhere I look here in my son/DIL's guest bedroom, I'm surrounded by … [Read more...]

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Celebrating a Special 21st Birthday with a Crab and Shrimp Boil

May 30, 2024 by 9 Comments

Welcome to the 818th Tablescape Thursday! Thanks so much for all the encouraging and supportive comments that you left on yesterday's post. I am so looking forward to taking you along on this new adventure! A few weeks back I heard from Sheri who said, "Our granddaughter had her 21st birthday yesterday, and we celebrated Sunday with a Crab and Shrimp Boil...her choice. We always let the birthday person … [Read more...]

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A Horse-Themed Table Setting In Honor Of The 2024 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival

May 23, 2024 by 16 Comments

Welcome to the 817th Tablescape Thursday! When Elena emailed to share a special table she created for an upcoming event, I could not wait to share it with you. It's a "theme" that I've never featured before for a Tablescape Thursday. Elena said, "I think you know we live in Saratoga Springs, NY home of Health, History and Horses. Health is for the baths and our famous mineral waters, History from the … [Read more...]

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Upcycled Furniture Covers Are The Star Of This Wonderful Garden-Themed Tablescape

May 16, 2024 by 11 Comments

Welcome to the 816th Tablescape Thursday! Norma set a beautiful spring table recently, and you're going to love how she acquired the gorgeous, linen tablecloth she used!   Norma said, "You may remember that the man who did the work on our garden gave me the table cloth that they had covered their machinery with each night, and then I used it for Halloween."   "Well, he came to … [Read more...]

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12 Spring Table Settings That Would Work Great For A Mother’s Day Gathering

May 9, 2024 by 9 Comments

Welcome to the 815th Tablescape Thursday! Mother's Day is just three days away, so I thought it would be fun to look back at some of the Mother's Day tables I've set in the past, along with a few spring-themed table settings that are more recent and that would also work well for Mother's Day. How ever you spend Mother's Day this year, I hope it's a relaxing, enjoyable day for you and your loved … [Read more...]

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Celebrating Spring With A Table Setting In A Surprising Color For This Time Of Year

May 2, 2024 by 25 Comments

Welcome to 814th Tablescape Thursday! Recently, when I was down in the storage area of the basement, I spotted this adorable bunny cake holder and thought that I should really use it in a spring table this year. It's one of my favorite pieces to pull out and use this time of year.   Every table needs a starting point, some kind of inspiration. This bunny server was my inspiration for this … [Read more...]

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Beautiful Candlelit Table Setting, A Captivating Centerpiece & An Incredible Menu/Dessert

April 25, 2024 by 7 Comments

Welcome to the 813th Tablescape Thursday! I have a beautiful table setting to share with you this week, but first, I wanted to let you know that I'm having a little problem with my replies to your lovely comments not reaching your Inbox. I changed blog hosts recently and everything went great except with that one issue. We are working to get that resolved. In the meantime, the easiest way to see my reply to … [Read more...]

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3 Spring-Summer Table Settings + An Easy, Fun DIY Craft For The Table

April 18, 2024 by 6 Comments

Welcome to the 812th Tablescape Thursday! Happy Spring! I hope you're having a great one and seeing a lot of sunny days right now! For this week's Tablescape Thursday, I'm sharing three tables from the past along with a DIY project that I think you would enjoy making for your summer gatherings with friends and family. You'll find each table (and the craft idea) linked below for details. Entertaining on … [Read more...]

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Beautiful Spring Table Setting With The Most Charming Corner Ruby Bunny Collection

April 11, 2024 by 26 Comments

Welcome to the 811th Tablescape Thursday! Elena created a beautiful spring table setting this year for her family for Easter. Elena said, "I decided to use our Corner Ruby bunnies, so I pulled out a white on white vintage tablecloth thinking it might not be so busy."   The bunnies are soooo pretty! Oh my gosh, what a wonderful collection! Love them all!   Elena said, "I used … [Read more...]

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Celebrating Spring Dining On The Porch & An Upcoming Eclipse-Watch Party

April 4, 2024 by 16 Comments

Welcome to the 810th Tablescape Thursday! It's been in the so nice and warm all this week but of course, the day I want to set a table out on the porch, it turned quite chilly with temps in the upper 50s. I didn't let that deter me, though. The porch still needs a good scrub down, I'm just waiting for pollen season to get finished. The bottle tree needs a good wash, too. Have you dived into your … [Read more...]

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A Charming, Whimsical Spring-Easter Table, Plus 4 Beautiful Spring Cakes for Dessert

March 28, 2024 by 16 Comments

Welcome to the 809th Tablescape Thursday! Does March seem like it has just flown by to you? I can't believe we are almost into April! I feel like we've already had our April showers here where I live, so I'm really hoping for more sunshine this next month! I have a wonderful spring-Easter table setting to share with you for this week's Tablescape Thursday! Brenda and her wonderful hubby, Tom, … [Read more...]

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Spring Easter Table Setting With A Fragrant Daffodil Centerpiece

March 21, 2024 by 13 Comments

Welcome to the 808th Tablescape Thursday! I almost set this Easter-spring table setting out on the porch, but when I first started putting it together yesterday morning, it was still way too chilly outside. By the time I finished, the temps had reached 71°, and it had turned into an absolutely beautiful sunny day! I'm so excited that spring is here! Love this time of year! Are you seeing spring flowers … [Read more...]

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Been A Long Time Since I’ve Seen This Many Beautiful Spring Temptations!

March 14, 2024 by 18 Comments

Welcome to the 807th Tablescape Thursday! I definitely have spring on the brain these days. We've been having the most spectacular weather, lots of wonderful sunshine and beautiful blue skies! This wonderful weather put me in the mood yesterday to do some spring shopping, and oh my gosh, I found so many beautiful temptations! This beautiful table was just inside the front door when I visited Williams Sonoma … [Read more...]

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20 St. Patrick’s Day Table Settings & A Fun 4-Leaf-Clover Napkin Fold

March 7, 2024 by 22 Comments

Welcome to the 806th Tablescape Thursday! St. Patrick's Day is coming up fast, just ten days away! If you need a little inspiration for your St. Paddy's Day celebrations, you'll find 20 festive St. Patrick's Day tables linked below. At the end of this post, I'm sharing a fun 4-leaf clover napkin fold that would look great on your St. Patrick's Day table this year. Happy St. Patrick's Day!  ☘️ Click any … [Read more...]

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Romantic Dining For Two, Including A Beautiful Raspberry Lemon Cake Dessert

February 29, 2024 by 4 Comments

Welcome to the 805th Tablescape Thursday! Happy Leap Year Day! Earlier this week I shared a beautiful Valentine's Day table setting that Martha created for her Supper Club. If you missed that table setting, you'll find it here: Velvet & Sequins for Metamorphosis Monday—Pretty Daffodils, Too!)   That tablescape had an interesting change made, a twist ending that I just recently learned … [Read more...]

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Celebrating The Coming Of Spring With A Table Full Of Sunshine!

February 22, 2024 by 21 Comments

Welcome to the 804th Tablescape Thursday! Oh my gosh, we've had the most beautiful, sunshiny weather the last few days! I've never thought of myself as being someone who is affected by sunshine, or the lack thereof, but I'm starting to wonder if I'm one of those folks. I've definitely had more energy and felt a lot more zip in my step with all the glorious sunshine we've been experiencing. Do you notice … [Read more...]

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Romantic Valentine’s Day Table Setting With Heart Cake Dessert & Spring Tulips

February 8, 2024 by 26 Comments

Welcome to the 802nd Tablescape Thursday! With Valentine's Day just a week away, I decided it was time to bake some cute heart cakes. It has been ages since I made these for Valentine's.   I did the dumbest thing this time, though! I always, always grease and flour a cake pan when baking a regular layer cake, but for some crazy reason, I didn't flour the heart cake pan after greasing it this … [Read more...]

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Shopping The New Dinnerware Collections For Spring–So Much Inspiration!

February 1, 2024 by 27 Comments

Welcome to the 801st Tablescape Thursday! I am such a homebody, love being at home probably a bit too much. All the rain we've been having, combined with the cold, has made it easy to justify staying inside. But the sun is out again, at last! So I decided to head out yesterday to do a bit of window shopping, which of course often turns into actual shopping. There's a shopping center just 2-3 miles from … [Read more...]

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Celebrating 800 Tablescape Thursdays & Looking Forward To Many More!

January 25, 2024 by 82 Comments

Welcome to the 800th Tablescape Thursday! Wow! Did I really just type the number 800?! That's 800 weeks and over 15 years of Tablescape Thursdays! Thank you so much for coming along on this fun, exciting, wonderful journey with me! A special Thank-You to each dear heart who has joined this party over the years with a beautiful table setting, and a big Thank-You to the readers who have shared their tables … [Read more...]

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Spring Valentine’s Day Table With A Most Unusual Floral Centerpiece

January 18, 2024 by 30 Comments

Welcome to the 799th Tablescape Thursday! When I awoke at 4 am this morning and came downstairs to set a table for Tablescape Thursday, it was 15 degrees out on the porch. As I type this, the temps have finally reached a balmy 30 degrees. All this cold weather has me yearning for spring! Today's table is a combination Spring/Valentine's Day table with a most unusual centerpiece.   Springtime … [Read more...]

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A Woodland Table To Cozy Up To On This Cold January Day

January 11, 2024 by 23 Comments

Welcome to the 798th Tablescape Thursday! The sun had been shining so beautifully into the breakfast room all day, but just as I finished setting this table, it began to move away. If you look closely, you can see the last little sunbeam on the napkins near the bottom of this photo. Have you noticed the daylight is staying with us a little bit longer with each passing day? That makes me so happy because … [Read more...]

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Black And Silver Sequin Table Setting, Great For New Year’s Eve Or For Halloween

January 4, 2024 by 22 Comments

Welcome to the 797th Tablescape Thursday! Happy New Year! I hope your 2024 is off to a great start! Unfortunately, mine started out with a yucky cold. I had planned to make the drive from Ohio back home to Georgia on Tuesday, but I caught the cold that's been going through the family and it finally caught up with me on Monday. After a sleepless night, I didn't feel up to the 8-hour drive back home on … [Read more...]

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Still In Christmas Mode and Up To Our Necks In Legos!

December 28, 2023 by 10 Comments

Welcome to the 796th Tablescape Thursday! We are still in full Christmas mode here, as I'm sure so many of you are, too. It's been a week of feasting,  Monopoly, Christmas movie watching, afternoon naps, bike rides on new bikes, eggnog drinking, Lego building, caring for neighbor's pets, more feasting, more napping, more Monopoly, and a lot more Lego building! This week feels like a fun, mini-vacation … [Read more...]

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All Aboard The Christmas Train! Merry Christmas!

December 21, 2023 by 25 Comments

Welcome to the 795th Tablescape Thursday! Merry Christmas! I have a wonderful table to share with you today--Elena has created a beautiful table for Christmas!   Do you recognize some of the scenes on the tablecloth? They are a hint to the wonderful dinnerware Elena chose for her table.   If you were a big fan of the Better Homes and Gardens Heritage Christmas dinnerware that … [Read more...]

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An Elegant Christmas Table Setting in Silver and White

December 14, 2023 by 10 Comments

Welcome to the 794th Tablescape Thursday! I've been battling computer server issues this week but I think my host company has finally found the issue. I have painters arriving this morning to do some touch-up work on the ceiling in the garage, so it has been a crazy week! But all is well now because we are jetting off to the south of France this week for a beautiful Christmas table setting dressed in … [Read more...]

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Beautiful, Elegant Table, Hand-Crafted Runner & Star-Covered Champagne Coupes

December 7, 2023 by 22 Comments

Welcome to the 793th Tablescape Thursday! I have a beautiful table to share this week, a special table that is set with elegant, vintage/antique china. Tish, a lovely BNOTP reader, wrote, "We found a tea service years ago and only in the past year or so have found other pieces. It was produced in occupied Japan, so 70-ish years old."   Tish described her favorite china as "Noritake pattern … [Read more...]

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Nostalgic Christmas: Beautiful Snow-Covered Cottages & A Charming Gingerbread House

November 30, 2023 by 22 Comments

Welcome to the 792nd Tablescape Thursday! Yesterday was an interesting day with a few false starts at setting a table for Tablescape Thursday. It started with me discovering that the centerpiece I had planned to use was way too wide for my dining room table, so I had to completely scratch the table I had originally planned. As I worked on ideas for another table, I started feeling a bit queasy. I lay down … [Read more...]

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3 Beautiful Tables for Thanksgiving With Handmade And Cherished Family Heirlooms

November 23, 2023 by 6 Comments

Welcome to the 791st Tablescape Thursday! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones! I have two beautiful tables to share with you on this wonderful Thanksgiving Day. Sheri set this special table for her family's Thanksgiving. A family member celebrated their birthday a little before Thanksgiving and the table was also used for that special occasion.   Sheri said, "Mike made the cedar box … [Read more...]

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2 Beautiful Thanksgiving Table Settings, Lovingly Prepared for Family

November 16, 2023 by 9 Comments

Welcome to the 790th Tablescape Thursday! I have two delightful tables to share with you for this week's Tablescape Thursday! Kathy has her Thanksgiving ready for her family, and it's beautiful!   I was so excited to see Kathy set her table with Plymouth Turkey dinnerware. I've seen this pattern when visiting my local William Sonoma, so it's exciting to see it in a real Thanksgiving table … [Read more...]

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A Cozy, Warm, Candlelit Table For Fall, Mixing The New With The Vintage

November 9, 2023 by 34 Comments

Welcome to the 789th Tablescape Thursday! My favorite table settings, especially during the fall and winter, are always by candlelight.   This time of year, when nightfall begins arriving so early, I crave anything that feels cozy, warm, and comforting. Candlelight definitely gives me that.   A few days ago I purchased these rattan chargers that are currently on sale. I … [Read more...]

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Blue and White Dining, Always A Favorite!

November 2, 2023 by 8 Comments

Welcome to the 788th Tablescape Thursday! I'm on my way back home today after a fun visit with family. I can't believe it's already November, fall is passing by so quickly! After a month of Halloween tables, it's definitely time for something completely different. Blue and white is one of my favorite combinations and Norma set the prettiest blue and white table recently when she had friends over for … [Read more...]

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A Whimsical Halloween Table Set With My Absolute Favorite “Halloween” China

October 12, 2023 by 16 Comments

Welcome to the 785th Tablescape Thursday. It's gettin' chilly around here so I had to take advantage of the warmer weather today for at least one more table setting here on the porch.   This table is similar to the one I set for Halloween last year except for a few changes in the tablecloth, glassware, centerpiece, and its location here on the porch.   The arched-back, … [Read more...]

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A Cozy Autumn Luncheon With Friends

October 5, 2023 by 11 Comments

Welcome to the 784th Tablescape Thursday. Recently, Norma, whose beautiful al fresco garden table settings I've shared before, set a beautiful fall table for a luncheon with friends.   Warm, beautiful colors for autumn...so pretty!   About the pretty leaf plates, Norma said, "The little plates are by Swinnerton, an English company founded in 1885 and are now part of the Royal … [Read more...]

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Welcome Autumn!

September 28, 2023 by 13 Comments

Welcome to the 783rd Tablescape Thursday. We are still nice and warm here. Are you seeing some autumn weather in your area, yet?   I almost set this table on the porch since the temps out were so nice,  but it was so cloudy I decided to just stay inside.   Are you tired of seeing these two deer in my fall tables? lol   I found these guys many years ago in Lowe's … [Read more...]

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Fall Dining: Celebrating the Glorious Colors of Autumn

September 21, 2023 by 11 Comments

Welcome to the 782nd Tablescape Thursday! I had planned to share a new table this week, but as the time grew closer, my mind was way too preoccupied with a major home update that was supposed to begin yesterday. At the last minute, the company doing the work had to reschedule to start tomorrow. My yard right now is littered with red, orange, and yellow flags from the various utility companies. I'll be … [Read more...]

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We’re In The Mountains Of Big Canoe For This Week’s Tablescape Thursday

September 14, 2023 by 34 Comments

Welcome to the 781st Tablescape Thursday! Over the last few days, I've been spending a little time in the north Georgia mountains. This was the charming Airbnb home I booked in the mountain community of Big Canoe. Big Canoe is around a 1-hour drive north of my home, so it's the perfect location for a little getaway.   Just a couple of hours after I arrived, I received this message from the … [Read more...]

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Whimsical Fitz & Floyd Halloween Serving Pieces, Hidden Away & Almost Forgotten

September 7, 2023 by 15 Comments

Welcome to the 780th Tablescape Thursday! Today's Tablescape Thursday is a bit different. As mentioned in an earlier post this week, the next few weeks are going to be crazy busy, at least my definition of crazy busy. Ha! I got a bug in my bustle a few weeks ago, actually, it started around the time I was having the new irrigation controller installed in the garage. In order to install an outlet on the wall … [Read more...]

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Dining Poolside: A Nostalgic Tiki-Themed Table Inspired By Childhood Memories

August 31, 2023 by 6 Comments

Welcome to the 779th Tablescape Thursday! Summer is winding down but I'm not ready to say goodbye just yet. Are you starting to see some cooler weather in your area? Recently Elena set a delightful, seaside-themed table with fun Tiki accents.   I love the cute tiki candles Elena has tucked into her centerpiece. I also love how she tucked a fishing net in among the other pieces in her … [Read more...]

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A Late Summer Table Setting–Sunflower Inspired

August 24, 2023 by 14 Comments

Welcome to the 778th Tablescape Thursday! Did you know sunflowers normally bloom starting in July and can bloom all the way into October? I didn't realize that until I researched it today. I love sunflowers so much! The info I found online said that you can have non-stop flowers from July through October if you sow new seeds/plants every couple of weeks. I wish my backyard wasn't so shady because I would … [Read more...]

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3 Seaside, Beach-Inspired Hutches & Holding Onto Summer As Long As I Can

August 17, 2023 by 6 Comments

Welcome to the 777th Tablescape Thursday! I always start feeling a bit nostalgic as we move through the month of August. The weather here in Georgia usually feels like summer well into, and sometimes all the way through, the month of September, but I know for a lot of people, the end of August signals the close of summer, especially once Labor Day hits. For this week's Tablescape Thursday, to celebrate … [Read more...]

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Going Square: Added Six (6) New Pieces To My Ma Maison Collection

August 10, 2023 by 26 Comments

Welcome to the 776th Tablescape Thursday! Last week for Tablescape Thursday, I shared a table with one of my most favorite dinnerware designs, Ma Maison by Tabletops Unlimited, designed by Dario Farrucci.   As mentioned in that previous post, I came across this beautiful dinnerware while shopping in HomeGoods many, many years ago. The HG stores only had a few pieces each. I loved this design … [Read more...]

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A Summer Escape: Blue Skies, White Puffy Clouds & A Fantasy Cottage & Garden

August 3, 2023 by 47 Comments

Welcome to the 775th Tablescape Thursday! A few days ago I shared this yummy La Fermière yogurt that I discovered while visiting family in Ohio during the month of July. The glazed terra cotta pots that it comes in were way too cute to toss out, so I kept making trips back to Dorothy Lane Market in hopes of collecting a few to use in a future table setting. I managed to collect 7 adorable little pots before … [Read more...]

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La Fermière Yogurt Pot–How to Remove Adhesive Off The Rim + A Yeti Tumbler Hack

July 27, 2023 by 16 Comments

Welcome to the 774th Tablescape Thursday! I was visiting family in Ohio for the past 9 days and just got home around 6:30 last night after a long 9-hour drive. So though I don't have a table setting to share, I have two things that are table-related that I hope you'll find helpful. Yesterday, I shared these delicious yogurts I discovered during my time in Ohio. As mentioned in yesterday's post, this … [Read more...]

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Dining in the French Countryside, A French Farmhouse Table With Wonderful Antiques

July 20, 2023 by 26 Comments

Welcome to the 773rd Tablescape Thursday! We are dining outdoors in the French countryside today for Tablescape Thursday. Norma, who lives in the south of France, has invited us over for a wonderful luncheon, French-Farmhouse style!   Norma sewed a delightful red and white bunting for the occasion. The bunting makes this outdoor gathering feel extra special and I love that Norma always makes … [Read more...]

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So Many Summer Sales, Including Beautiful, Classic Villeroy & Boch!

July 13, 2023 by 7 Comments

Welcome to the 772nd Tablescape Thursday! July is turning out to be a fun month for sales. Amazon just had their huge 2-day Prime Days Sale, Nordstrom is in the midst of their once-a-year Anniversary Sale which opens up to everyone on Monday and a lot of my favorite stores are celebrating Christmas in July. With so many great sales happening, I decided to see what's on sale for us dish lovers. Pottery … [Read more...]

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Naughty Ants & They’re Stealing All The Strawberries! It’s An Invasion!

July 6, 2023 by 40 Comments

Welcome to the 771st Tablescape Thursday! When my son was little, one of his favorite books was a Caldecott Medal-winner by Chris Van Allsburg (author of Jumanji and The Polar Express) called, Two Bad Ants. As I was setting this table, I couldn't help but think of that book.   The cousins of those two bad ants in Van Allsburg's book have found their way to my table this … [Read more...]

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Planning a Last-Minute 4th of July Table-Celebration, So Many Wonderful Finds!

June 29, 2023 by 16 Comments

Welcome to the 770th Tablescape Thursday! It has been a crazy week around here. The plumber has been here checking to see if I can move my washer connections to another wall in the laundry room for a possible future laundry room renovation, and he's coming back today for a follow-up. The roof cleaning company is also coming back today to touch up a few places that didn't come clean when they were here … [Read more...]

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