Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Tablescape Thursday~My Dad's 87th Birthday

This past Sunday we celebrated my dad's 87th Birthday! My mind had been working on how to decorate for it for a couple of weeks. I went to Joann's Fabrics to look for a remnant that looked "masculine" and found this plaid fabric~only $1.79 on clearance!! THEN I thought of the tie idea (see my Met Monday post) for the napkin rings.
I 'shopped' from my house and gathered up vintagey-masculine props for the center piece.
Here is the back side of the centerpiece. I have a collection of cabinet cards, and gathered all the pictures of men...
Close up of the backside...
At first I had pictures of men under each fork..Steve thought of the bright idea to use women's pics for the women's placesetting!! Brilliant man, my husband!
For place cards, I just typed out everyone's name in a cool font, printed it out on card stock and cut 'ribbons' with decorative sissors, then looped them thru the forks.
My dad was just tickled~ my step-bro and step-sis were able to attend, along with our friends of many years, Bill and Judy. And my step-mom, Leilani, of course!
I had such fun putting all this together!
Happy Birthday, Dad!!
To check out more fun and fabulous Tablescapes, visit  Between Naps on the Porch!

28 comments:

  1. What a pretty table for a very special party -- love the plaid table cloth and the ties for napkin rings -- very clever!

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  2. This is just fabulous. I think it is very masculine and that is not easy to do! Great job! Happy TT!

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  3. Oh, I'm in love with this table. It's so special and filled with nostalgic items. Wonderful job!

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  4. What a special and thoughtful tablescape for such a special person in your life. It is so well put together. I love all the wonderful memories you included. Hugs, Marty

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  5. Happy Birthday to your dad! Great table with the vintage props. Thanks for sharing.

    Hope to see you at Hyacinth For The Soul for some rooster fun and a toast to Julia Child.

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  6. This is the best masculine tablescape I've ever seen ~ watch out, Martha Stewart!!

    So wonderful of you to do this for your sweet dad. I'd give anything if I still had my daddy, miss him every day. I'm sure your dad felt extra extra special!! Wish him happy bday from all your blogger friends!

    Big Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  7. Myrna, you are amazing!! Happy Birthday to your dad sweetie...and this table turned out wonderful!!! I know everyone must have loved the time and effort you took to make the day special for your father. Hope your day is wonderful sweet friend, xxoo, Dawn

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  8. What a special day for your daddy. I love all the old pictures and your plaid table cloth is perfect. what a perfect touch the ties for napkin rings were. Happy TT.
    hugs ~lynne~

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  9. Oh it's lovely! I love "shopping" in my house for table settings. I am inspired by what you did! Lisa~

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  10. Such a fun theme and I am borrowing your creative idea of the old photos under the flatware when I have my next cooking light meeting at my home. Thanks for sharing.
    Joyce

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  11. Happy Birthday to your dad! What a great table setting. I love the way you used the scrabble letters and that you set it up out doors. Looks like it was a fun celebration.

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  12. Nice touches==love the plaid and the scrabble especially

    (I posted my tablescape on my spindle cottage blog--but I do have other blogs...that blog is going to be mostly for house type pics)

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  13. What a sweet and thoughtful daughter you are! I love what you did with this table. Talking about nostalgic!
    Brenda

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  14. Great table!!!Happy Birthday Dad!!!

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  15. How clever you are,,, love the ideas you came up with.. Every thing looks so lovely,,, and a Happy Birthday to you sweet Dad...

    Hugs;
    Alaura

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  16. Oh I bet your Dad was touched - with this most special tablescape -- It's much harder to do a masculine tablescape (I think) - and yours is masterful!

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  17. What a great table for a guy! You did a great job!

    ~Liz

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  18. Such a handsome and creative table setting ~ I love every element!

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  19. hi there, it's me the lurker who is a friend of Lewette Wacker. I'm coming out of the woodwork to say hi. I have been reading occasionally and I enjoy seeing your table settings. Stay cool this weekend in Sacramento.

    Kathy b

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  20. What a fun table! I really like all your different pieces you so thoughtfully put together. It looks like your father was having a wonderful birthday! Thanks for sharing!

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  21. I know your Dad felt loved! So fun and perfect for a man. Great idea! More for me to steal! :o) Toni

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  22. Wonderful 'scape for your Dad's birthday! You did a great job making it masculine and yet still inviting for the women. I really like how you used scrabble letters to spell happy birthday.

    DD

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  23. Hi Myrna:

    Thanks for your kind comments on m blog. Itis so nice to meet a new friend. I popped over here to look at yours. It is exquisite! I love your Dad's birthday tablescape. I'm such a fan of old sepia photographs. Your 1944 bride was also a particular favorite.

    Just wanted to say hi and to applaud your blog...Brava, Brava well done! (Imagine the crowd roaring its approval.)

    Annie at The View from 256
    http://theviewfrom256.blogspot.com/

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  24. I love that plaid fabric. Perfect for a masculine look. What a wonderful celebration for your dad's birthday! Your collection of memorabilia in the center is wonderful. (I don't think I know what "cabinet" cards are). I'm going to have to research that. I know your dad was so pleased to see all of your lovely decor for his b'dy. Belated Happy Birthday to your Dad! laurie

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  25. Great table! Very inspirational. Congrats on the win from Rebecca!

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  26. Hello! Lovely table setting for Dad, and so nice that he appreciated it too! I am *sigh* slightly jealous tho' of your silverware -- I am collecting this s-l-o-w-l-y, have mostly just spoons. Two spoons from my Grandma started it. But really, I'm very happy to see how you used it, and wish many blessings for your dad and you too! Have a great day! Elaine

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  27. What a fabulous tablescape you created for your father. I know he must have felt very special with the attention to detail you gave. Very sweet!!!

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  28. Myrna,
    Your table scape was beautiful. How fortunate you are to have your Father's 87th Birthday Party. God Bless you and your family for many more years of birthdays. Sandi

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