You know what today is: Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps On The Porch. And here’s what I’ve put together today.
I’m using some sweet plates I picked up at an estate sale last weekend. There were only two, but too precious to pass up.
Chamomile…a favorite herb.
And rose. Aren’t they sweet and colorful plates?
This is what’s on the back of them…
The theme today is nature. I bought this cloche at Pier 1. I got the cake stand, mosaic on top and little ceramic bird at the bottom, at a garage sale.
The bird house came from an antique mall. The table runner is from my linen closet, once owned by a dear departed friend.
I have small terra cotta flower pots for candle holders. And a vintage jar between them holds yet another bird’s nest. There’s also my crow just behind the bird house, presiding over today’s table. And one of the quilts I’ve made on the wall. Reminiscent of a flower garden.
There’s the potting bench in the background that I showed earlier this week at 2nd Time Around Tuesday.
The little white birds on the plates came from Michaels. The green pitcher came from an antique mall. And the glasses from Ross. They are good solid glasses, the kind you don’t pick up with a few fingers! (You can sure get some good deals on kitchenware from Ross Department Store once in awhile.)
We’re all set for a tall glass of iced tea sprigged with lemon balm leaves. And cookies of course. Well, pretend cookies…
All this is bringing such nostalgia for a childhood lived in the sixties. Young women sitting around the porch chatting with one another with their embroidery hoops in their laps, making things for their hope chest and eventual marriage. Oh, and the denim place mat is evocative of the seventies. And bell bottoms! Remember bell bottoms. Such “flare!”
Gardens brimming with old-fashioned flowers. Phlox and morning glories and petunias. The air thick with the perfume of honeysuckle.
Birds chirping up in the trees. Building their nests.
Please hop on over to Susan’s to see all the other tablescapes provided for your viewing pleasure. Thanks for stopping by! Now where were those cookies I had in the pantry???
What a cozy, colorful and inviting table you have here. I do love those plates and your centerpiece…everything looks fabulous.
Did u find those cookies?
Hi Brenda! I love your tablescape! What wonderful plates you’ve found! Maybe you could look on Ebay and see if you could find some more! They’re so pretty! I love your cloche and I have that same birds nest with the little eggs! I just love it all! Now my absolute favorite is the olden embroidered table runner. It’s really stunning! I still like to embroider and wish I had more time to do it!
Be a sweetie, my friend,
Shelia
Those plates are fabulous. I love the embroidered cloth and all the other accessories you put together. The little birds are so cute :0)
Very pretty….I love the cloche…the embroidered cloth is lovely also!
Love the cloth, the birds nest, Just pass the plates over to me. They are so lovely! The glasses remind me of ones we had as a child.
so warm and sweet – love that tablecloth
Hi Brenda,
Your tablescape should really be in a magazine. I’d be embarrassed to show my kitchen, yours is over the top gorgeous. I don’t usually like a lot of color, but your photos are beautiful and I could easily place myself in there have of glass of iced tea with lemon balm (yum) with you anytime! You get some great deals at Ross and I love that little white birdie. Have a good night, it’s always cheerful here – thank you! Give all your pets a hug from us too.
xo~Tracie
Gosh, I need to proof before I hit publish next time. My apologies, believe it or not, english IS my first language.
xo~Tracie
Brenda,
Love your tablescape. Those dishes go perfect.
Kim
Love the fact that you tell us where everything came from; makes for a nice story to go along with all the great photos. Your home is beautiful inside and outside. When I work outside, the inside suffers and vice-versa.
This little tablescape is so unpretentious and charming ~ something that real,everyday people could set up. EVERYTHING looks so nice, and I,too, enjoy that you tell us where you got all of your little goodies! Like the idea of putting the cloche on top of that unique mosaic cake stand.
Sue
Your table is so pretty, Brenda! I love the new plates, the centerpiece is wonderful and oh my, that runner is amazing!!
Love it! Love it all!
Charming kitchen full of whimsy! I love all of your eclectic touches
Cozy indeed!
Oh what a fun and pretty table! Love that cloche, and your beautiful tablecloth!
I love your garden themed table… especially the pink plate!! Lovely find.
Thanks for visiting my blog. I’ve only been taking photos for a short time, but I’m hooked!
Take care,
ButterYum
How pretty, I especially like the hand embroidery! I’ve been married to a Sooner for tooo long, because the FIRST thing my eyes settled on is that burger flipper on the wall that I swear, looks like it has an OU cut out of the center! Must be some of Paul’s decorating!
I love your colorful and cozy room as well as your tablescape. The two mew plates are charming as well as all your items on your table. The embroidered runner is just like one I have that was made into a lampshade. Your pictures are so clear and perfect. Good job! Thanks for coming by my place too.
You have certainly pulled all your finds together beautifully.
Please share how you get the pictures so large! You are a really good photographer.
Scribbler
I love all the color in your home…it really IS cozy! Very cute!
Love the floral plates!!!
Hi Brenda!
What a delightful tablescape! I love all the nest, especially the one in the ball jar! I love the cloche too. One my sidebar is a button for Marty’s cloche party on June 19th. You will have to include your cloche. So pretty! Again, a positivley charming TT!
Thanks for dropping my Bloggeritaville, my friend!
Leigh
Oh Brenda my goodness this is so warm and beautiful!
Look at your precious cloche! I adore how you placed the birdie nest underneath it.
I must find a cloche very soon….:)
Love the gorgeous colorful dishes and all the amazing details.
Wonderful TT!
~Melissa
ahhhh- now I see your cloche button! Good! See you there-of not before friend!
What a lovely table. I love bringing outdoors in (or indoors out, too, for that matter). So many pretty touches.
What a pretty dining area. The table is gorgeous and colorful. Love the plates, cloche and all your other accessories and I love how you described them….Christine
Your tablescape is wonderful. Bright and cheery as usual. Don’t you love the birds from Michaels? I have two myself. One for the flower garden, and one for in the home.
You have such a fun way of putting things to gether.
Have a great day.
Sandra
What a cheery house you have — and such a bright and colorful tablescape — love those plates.
Why is it the old days seem so much richer than today?
Love the eggs in the basket and under glass, pretty, although symbolically a little sad.
Wow, your plates you found are so pretty ! Your kitchen is so bright and cheerful !
Hugs ~ Kammy
WOW! you hit the jack pot on that estate sale.
Love the bright colorful world you live in. Goes so well with that handsome kitty.
So glad you came for a visit today and you even joined my following friends.
Look forward to more visiting down the road.
Blessings,
Candy
ps: yes I remember bell bottoms!
love that nested center piece….you have an eye Brenda, yes you do.
This is a beautiful table! I love the plates you found, so colorful and the flowers on them are so beautiful. The table runner is perfect for them and all the other elements just make the table perfect:>)
Hi Brenda, your tablescape is lovely….I love the floral plates. They are just fabulous.
Thanks for your visit to Bella Vista….it is lovely to meet you.
Barb
Love your tablescape! Your colors are so bright & wonderful! Your new plates are great! And sometimes to just have 2 makes it more special. You & one treasured person instead of a table full. The bird related things I LOVE!!!! Of course you already knew that. So glad you came to visit & that I came to see you!
Your blog and your tablescape are so fresh and bright. Love the cheerful plates and the little accents you added to the tablescape, Especially the flowers!! Just beautiful!!!
When I saw your header, I knew I was going to love it here, and I wasn’t wrong. I have just gone from your most recent post to this post, and have been so inspired, and enjoyed every minute of being here at your blog! Your houme is so charming and so happy. Your dogs are precious, and you have some great ideas! I will be coming back often. Oh, and thanks for the lovely note you left on my blog. laurie