For this week's Tablescape Tuesday, put on by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch, I'm showing the table I did for my Step-mom's 70th Birthday party in May. I had a tea luncheon for her and her daughters and close friends.
I copied a vintage Birthday greeting and framed it as part of the front of the centerpiece, along with some faux sweets and the "Tea Room" sign given to me from my dear friend, Anita, who knows my love of tea parties!
Here is a close up of the place settings. Each guest went home with the "Planted Teacup" (all silk) The gold edged pink floral dishes I got at a garage sale! They came with dinner plates, cups and saucers along with the luncheon plates--set of eight for $10!! The teapot napkin rings were another thrift store find.
Here's a view of the back of the centerpiece. I draped gloves off the back of the framed greeting so guests weren't just staring at the back of a frame.It was fun to go back to view these photos and remember what fun time it was!!
See ya next Tuesday for probably a more 'Fallish' tablescape!!
Thanks again for hosting, Susan--be sure to check her blog for the other gals entries--they are inspirational, imaginative and clever!!
i love this, what a memorable event it must have been, the teacups are gorgeous
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Sarah
This was tea-licious...your centerpiece was adorable and the dishes were so feminine looking. Excellent job! ;-) Bo
ReplyDeleteHi Myrna... What a charming event.... Very clever.
ReplyDeleteYour table looks beautiful. I love the soft colors. I am sure everyone enjoyed themselves!
ReplyDeleteOh what a beautiful table and a beautiful room! I bet your mom was honored with all these pretty things put together for her. I love it all....
ReplyDeleteHello Myrna!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to stop by your place and say thank you for visiting my little red "frenchy" dining room and Autumn tablescape...and thank you for the sweet compliments!!!
Ohhhh my...I am so glad that I stopped by! Girl, you do know how to "set a table"!!! This is absolutely gorgeous...what a grand way to celebrate a very special 70th birthday! I love your dinnerware...can't believe that you found an entire set of those beautiful dishes for just $10...what a treasure!!! I just adore the little teapot napkin rings...I sure would love to find some like that! Well...I have to say that I am definitely commiting to memory how you made the centerpiece...that is a great idea!!! What a fabulous tablescape!!!
Warmest wishes...Chari (Happytodesign)
PS...Your home is so beautiful...that antique buffet is stunning!
This is so pretty. How nice that you were able to do that for your step-mom! I bet she loved it. Clever idea hanging the gloves on the back of the frame.
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely table! and those dishes are fabulous. Isn't it awesome what you can sometimes find at g. sales and thrift stores...just amazing!
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What a wonderful tea party. I am sure everyone had a fabulous time! Your thought into all the little details is truly inspiring! Love it!
ReplyDeleteOh, Myrna, my cherub, I have a tablecloth like that one!! I just love it. But you've set a gorgeous table and the room looks so elegant!
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Connie
Myrna....it's so fun to see the birthday table....it turned out beautiful. I loved the teapot napkin rings.....I never find such cute things at the thrift store! You amaze me! Off to try to rearrange my living room....wish you were close to give me ideas!
ReplyDeleteLove, Toni
Being a step-mom myself, I can imagine just how special yours felt.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet hostess you were to provide a remembrance of the occasion, to your guests.
How beautiful!!! I love tables set with heirloom dishes, and yours is especially enchanting. Sally
ReplyDeletesuch a lovely setting, and it must have been a wonderful present for your mother... :)
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Mary
Hi Myrna! This is perhaps the most stunning table design ever in my opinion!! All the things I love, the silver pitcher full of flowers, the mirror plateau, the cherub place markers, the teapot napkin rings, & oh that pretty china! And a bargain to boot!! Can't beat that. What a lucky step-mom you have!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing!
Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Hi Myrna, Thanks for visiting my tablescape, your's is beautiful! I bet your mother-in-law thought so too. Kristen
ReplyDeleteHi Myrna...I am sooo jealous...what a find at a garage sale! I would definitely have snatched those beauitiful dishes up! :-) Beautiful table...I know your guest were in awe of this love table setting! Thanks for sharing this lovely table! Susan
ReplyDeleteSo nice of you to do this for your MIL.... wow, your table is so elegant and looks like step back in time. Love getting great bargains at garage sales like the dishes.. I can't resist a great deal. Love the touches, like the tearoom sign, gloves and the teapot napkin holders. Oh and your header is so beautiful...how in the world did you do that?!?
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty tea party! Love the tea cups planted with the pretty flowers, and the gloves are such a whimsical touch. Laurie (bargainhunr)
ReplyDeleteWht an exquisite tea table setting!
ReplyDeleteMyrna, Everything is beautiful. What great treasures you have. Your room is what everyone wishes theirs looked like. Love and Prayers, Suzanne
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