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 discovered the hydrangea napkin rings and had fallen madly in love with this one. She kept burying her face deep into the petals. Surprisingly, she wasn’t chewing on them, just putting her face into them. 💐
I pulled out my favorite “porch” dinnerware that lives here in the porch hutch when it’s not being used.
Bees were buzzing all around while I was setting this table, and one landed right on the nose of our bunny in the center of the table. 🐝
The cabbage placemats were a find in Pier 1, back in the day. If they reopened Pier 1, I would visit at least once a week. There used to be a location about a mile from my home. I miss it and A Classy Flea. I really, really don’t like change.
Here’s a closer view of the salad plate from a previous post. I found this dinnerware in HomeGoods many years ago. It’s from Tabletops Unlimited, and the design is by Dario Farrucci. The pattern is called Ma Maison.
Here’s a view of the dinner plate from a previous table setting. The chargers were an online purchase from Horchow back in 2008. I like how their design somewhat mimics the shape of the Ma Maison dinnerware.
I paired Ma Maison with cute bunny glasses, also a find in Pier 1 back in the day.
The green wine glasses are from Dollar Tree, many years ago.
They have turned out to be a great find since I use them in a lot of tables. They are a great shade of green that seems to go well with so many of my spring dinnerware patterns.
All the napkins are from Pier 1, except for the pretty sheer covers, a find in an antique shop that has sadly since closed. Since we have bees buzzing all around our table, it was time to pull out the Napoleon Bee flatware.
Bee flatware is available here: Napoleon Bee Flatware, includes Steak Knives. It’s also available in 12 place settings here: Napoleon Bee Flatware. I believe the hydrangea napkin rings were from Pier 1. I also purchased them in a pretty blue color. I need to set a blue and white table this spring and use those, since they rarely get used.
I couldn’t remember where I found Mr. Bunny, so I went back downstairs to check. Fortunately, I left the sticker on the bottom; I sometimes do that so I can remember where I found an item when I use it in a table years later. I have the worst memory for things like that. The sticker looks like I found this cute guy in either HomeGoods or Marshalls. He is also stamped, “Arlington Designs.” He was only $16.99, so I purchased two. If you come across an item that would work great in a centerpiece and they have more than one, if it’s affordable and you have the storage space, consider buying two.
They can be paired in a centerpiece, and you’ll have a spare in case one ever gets broken.
The bees are loving the tulips. 🐝
If I were having a dinner party, I would for sure splurge on fresh flowers, but I do love how realistic-looking these faux tulips are! I don’t still see them available from the same store that I purchased them from on Amazon, but you’ll find similar ones here: Faux Tulips.
Happy spring! I hope you are seeing some spring green in your area, and if not, I hope those warm temps arrive very soon!
Looking forward to all the beautiful table settings linked for this week’s Tablescape Thursday!
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Beautiful table, Susan. Yes, isn’t it amazing how far faux tulips have come. I have used them on my table as well. I love your bunny vase.
Thanks, Pattie! I know, it really is! I would love to buy a few more types of flowers. It’s so convenient when you need something quickly and don’t have time to run out for fresh flowers.
That is an absolutely adorable photo of Miss Bea! It’s truely “framable.”
I’ve yet to get over the closure of Pier 1. I’m not a big shopper, but I could wander around that store every week.
Beautiful table this week – thanks for sharing.
Awww, thanks! She is such a sweetheart. I try to teach them not to get on the table, but they are so adorable, it’s hard to fuss at them. lol I just keep putting them down and hoping they get the idea.
I know, so agree! I used to love to just go and look; they always had the cutest, most interesting things in their stores. I’ve purchased some beautiful wreaths there over the years! Thanks, Claudia!
What a lovely tablescape. And LOVE this room. So bright and airy.
Thanks so much, Angie! ♥
Beautiful! I’m longing for spring in MI to happen! I love the kitty models. So very sweet.
I bet it won’t be long now, Julie! I hope you see that spring green soon!
Bea and Aggie say thank you! ♥
Susan, I love this tablescape! Those plates are a favorite of mine. I always enjoy seeing them in your pictures. That’s an adorable pic of Miss Bea! Cats are intelligent and enjoy exploring everything. I find several of my small items under the table once I decorate it! They know they can’t stay on the table, so they covertly sneak something off for a toy. Of course they have plenty of toys, but my things are way more interesting. Your rabbits are so cute and I love the faux tulips. I discover new colors each year. I’ve used them since seeing your blog about them. I loved exploring Pier 1 as well and miss it too. Have a wonderful rest of your week. It seems the girls love the porch!
That is so cute Clara! I can just envision them sneaking onto the table to nab something they can’t resist. Ha!
You’re so right, I think they love my stuff almost more than their toys. They especially love my hair scrunchies, the fluffy, fabric-covered ones.
Thanks! I hope your weekend is awesome!
Love your beautiful spring table! The tulips are so bright and fresh, and your bunny of course, is as darling as ever. Plus that picture of your kitty and her flower is absolutely adorable! Thanks as always for the inspiration and for hosting the party. I can’t wait to see everybody’s beautiful posts. Happy Thursday!
Thanks, Barbara! ♥ She loved her hydrangea bloom; you would have thought it was real. 🙂 I hope you’re having a wonderful week!
I agree about the fresh green color of the leaves this time of year; they look so soft and pliable. It’s such a short time though. I don’t remember the pattern of the plate you pulled from a previous time, but I really like it. And Bea is so cute with the hydrangea but adding in the part of her just sticking her face in them took it over-the-top adorable. Would make such a perfect puzzle!
It would be a cute puzzle! She had me wondering for a minute if the hydrangea napkin rings had a scent. I had to smell one to see, she was so in love with it! 🙂
Your spring table is very sweet! Apparently Beatrice loves your flower choice! Super photo of her! Also it’s the perfect day for sleeping on the porch! The kitties seem to be very adapted to moving between two homes and riding in the car.
Thanks so much, Kathie! They will miss this porch when we head north again, although they do have a sunporch there to enjoy, plus two rambunctious boys to play and love on them. lol
This is such a sweet spring Tablescape Susan! I’ve always admired those Ma Maison dishes – so cute and they seem to go with many different tablescapes. Love the tulip-totling bunny and the hydrangea napkin rings are sooo pretty. Miss Bea is adorable! Happy Thursday to you!
I’ve always loved those Ma Maison dishes. The entire tablescape is beautiful. Your kitties are growing and so cute and precious!
Happy Spring!
I, too, am having a hard time…pqcking my bunnies away for another Easter…your tablescape is SO pretty even the Bea’s ❤️ it!!
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This was such a treat to read and enjoy while I eat my Saturday lunch. I discovered BNOTP many years ago when I wanted to further pursue my interest in table setting as a hobby, and you popped up first in the search results, luckily for me. Your furry angels are adorable and I love that they have such a roomy, safe space to enjoy the fresh air. I miss Pier 1, AC Moore and the Christmas Tree Shops and occasionally still find something neat at Dollar Tree, which has changed a lot but still has some rare great finds from time to time. Can’t wait to see a setting with those blue hydrangea napkin rings sometime this spring or summer!