Thursday, April 2, 2009

Tablescape Thursday

Welcome to Tablescape Thursday! Hosted by the lovely Susan of Between Naps on the Porch!
I recently invited my girl-friends from my Thursday morning Bible Study over for lunch. I love any opportunity to 'girly-up' a Tablescape!! ;-)

This was the centerpiece, only it was on the end so as to have more room for the serving pieces.
I love this quote and thought it perfect for the setting, as most of the women hadn't been to my home and it gives a little insight into who I am...


Once again, I set the table using mostly my garage-sale and thrift store finds. The tablecloth is an old, old coverlet for a full size bed...

..a close up of the place setting....


These darling little silver 'nut dishes' (a cherished gift from a dear friend of mine) held an individual chocolate for each place setting. I bought the chocolates wrapped in silver and then wrapped them with strips of pretty scrapbook paper...easy to do and can use any color of paper to match your tablescape theme!!
The main meal was a salad, and I offered two different dressings. A creamy dressing was served in the gravy boat and the vinaigrette was served in the creamer...


Another view of the table...

Be sure to visit other gal's beautiful Tablescapes over at Between Naps on the Porch!
Have a lovely day!











29 comments:

  1. This is just beautiful -- sure would love to be a guest at your lovely table.

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  2. What a pretty table setting! Very inviting! :)

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  3. Myrna, your table is lovely. I love vintage china. What a wonderful time everyone must have had at your lovely home. Love that quote!

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  4. Myrna, your tablescape is very pretty! You would never know they are 'garage-sale and thrift store finds'. I really like the use of the coverlet on the tablecloth!

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  5. YOu are always so unique and creative in how you dress your table. I bet everyone had a wonderful time!!

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  6. I enlarged each of your photos to see every detail and every detail was so lovely. What a beautiful table and I am sure your luncheon was wonderful.

    from Roberta Anne
    The Raggedy Girl

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  7. I love the coverlet as a tablecloth, especially with your beautiful dishes. Sally

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  8. Everything looks so beautiful. I love your little saying. I love the coverlet being used as a tablecloth & I love your dishes.

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  9. Oh, what a great idea to use scrapbook paper to cover the chocolates. I liked your idea of placing them in the nut dishes. Very pretty table.

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  10. How inspiring!! Just found your blog from TP's blog. Was reading your other posts and see you have a little Cavalier - Sir Winston - how adorable. I have two Cavaliers, and aren't they the best breed ever? Lovely blog Myrna, I will continue to visit!

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  11. Very delicate setting ....really like all your finds! My kind of girl!

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  12. Oh Myrna, what a pretty and sweet victorian table. Love your framed sign and all!
    Linda Q

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  13. Everything about your tablescape is lovely. Beautiful placement and divine dishware. LOVE the dainty rose pattern on your china and the tea service is just gorgeous. I love everything about it, its elegant and feminine. Thanks so much for sharing! ~Katy

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  14. From the saying in the frame to the coverlet for the table cloth I am so excited and thankful that you have shared your ideas with me. Beautiful.
    Joyce

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  15. Looks so pretty. Wish I could have been there. There isn't much I love more than a good lunch with some lovely ladies, chatting and giggling. What a wonderful time you must have had!

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  16. What a beautiful table! I love those old vintage dishes! I'm sure all had a great time!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  17. How gorgeous! This setting is simply perfect, right down to the very last detail. Fabulous. What lucky Bible study friends you have!

    (And I think I have those same old plates -- C. Ahrenfeldt Limoges?)

    thanks for sharing... Cass

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  18. Such a beautiful girly table. Love that frame and the saying that is in it. All of your pretty pastel floral china pieces are lovely. Those pink goblets are stunning. I really like the idea of that old bedspread as a tablecloth. What a lovely luncheon this was. laurie

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  19. Your table is beautiful and romantic! Love it!

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  20. Oh my! What a beautiful table! I LOVE your thrift store dishes -- so pretty and delicate!

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  21. You have the most beautiful posts and the absolutley most beautiful PICTURES....I love them.

    Hope you will stop by and see me soon. I am going to have a "card box" giveaway every month. This drawing will be the last day of April.
    Every comment you leave throughout the month will enter your name in the drawing.

    This NEW blogger was so touched by all the comments I got on the Blog Party, that I decided to make this a monthly GIFT...
    How is that for an incentive?

    I was so blown away by all the responses that I wanted to email each person personally, but TIME... just has not permitted..but I did love reading all of them..I am continuing to introduce my family members and then there will be some fun blogs coming up from Disney World in May. I am so thankful for all my new friends.

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  22. oooo, your friends are very lucky, your table is heaven :)

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  23. What a lovely tablescape! You sure do know how to "girly up" a tablescape! Love it!

    Katherine

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  24. Wow Myrna this is so pretty, I love the softness and delicate colors you used, wished I was there Pinkie

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