Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Didja Miss Me? :-)

I jetted off to SoCal on my bloggy break. My sweet MIL gave me plane tickets as a thank you for throwing her a Retirement Party and I made the best of it...Steve had a business trip scheduled in San Diego and I left a few days early to visit a couple of my besties. Then met up with him downtown and while he was in meetings I got to pal around with my friend, Anne, who flew in from Boston with her husband. THEN a few days after that, Zac, Amy and Lindy came down to pick me up and as Steve flew home, I got to spend 5 glorious days with them!!
So first stop~Toni's house. The above sign greeted me when I walked into her kitchen.

 And this tablescape greeted me for dinner..DARLING!!
She collects real nests..(of course AFTER the chicks fly the coop!)
She suggests to zap 'em in the micro for about 5-6 seconds to kill any insects that may be lurking inside.

The beautiful etched glasses were a thrift shop find! (covet-covet)

Sweet little bird perched upon the napkin ring.

I love her attention to detail at every place setting!



The 'Off-Center Piece' ..since it was just Toni, her husband and I she set the center piece off to the side to make easier access to the food for everyone. It set the table off, so nicely!

The view into her living room.

Another view with her lovely white shelf display in the background.
I had a lovely time. Stay tuned for a little house tour of Toni's. Until then, I am linking up to Faded Charm for White Wednesday and Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday!
I am so happy to be back..I have miss you all!!
Posted by Myrna at 11:20 AM

16 comments:

  1. IdoJune 8, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    I love the table setting! so beautiful! My son found a nest like two weeks ago, I will go and put it in the microwave before I bring it inside. Found your lovely blog through Faded Charm, new follower here.
    Have a lovely day!
    XXXX Ido

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  2. KathyJune 8, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    I love the little nests, so sweet to use them like that. What a nice trip you had, so special.

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  3. ellen bJune 8, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Myrna you were blessed with a lovely trip and wonderful friends to share it with. Love this table setting!

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  4. Marie ArdenJune 8, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Oh how I love anything with birds or bird inspired. I love the nests and the fat birdies. So fun!

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  5. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEJune 8, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Missd you too! What a lovely table. I often do the centerpiece on one side...I really like that idea...so much easier to talk too!

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  6. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comJune 8, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Lovely table, and you are right the details are amazing.

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  7. Mid-Atlantic MarthaJune 8, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    What a delightfully detailed table. The nests are such a sweet touch.

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  8. AnonymousJune 8, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    What a lovely table. I set an "off center piece" on my tablescape today too!!! I'm glad you had such a special trip. Love those sweet napkin rings!!

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  9. Tablescapes By DianeJune 8, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Hi lovely lady. I love your beautiful dishes and your sweet Bird napkin rings. I see you also have a Vintage Centerpice so lovely. I hope you come see my tablescapes. have a Great Week.
    XXOO
    Diane

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  10. MarigeneJune 8, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    I love the simplicity of the table...very pretty.

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  11. Stephanie ~ Angelic AccentsJune 8, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Sure, I missed you! Glad you got to have such a fun time, tho! Your friend sits an absolutely lovely table and I can tell that you felt so at home there. Can't wait to see more! Hope you'll pop over on Friday to visit me at my Wedding Blog Party and Giveaway!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  12. xinexJune 9, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Beautiful table and her home is gorgeous!....Christine

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  13. AnonymousJune 9, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Of course we missed you! :) So glad you had a fun vacation and thanks for sharing your friends' pretty house with us! Blessings, Debra

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  14. AnonymousJune 9, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    What a charming table to welcome you. I love those sweet little napkin rings and the offset centerpiece. I'll bet you had a lot of fun.
    Can't wait to see more pics!
    Tammy

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  15. niartistJune 9, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Gorgeous job, and a beautiful home Toni has! Thank you for sharing! :) It's been forever since I've posted on TT, but I just finished up a tablescape for the Lewiston Tour of Kitchens tonight and I just had to share it with you and your readers!!! Hope you can make it by to see the finished product! :) Would love to know what you think, you're a master of these tablescapes, afterall! :) xo,A

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  16. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJune 10, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    Glad that you enjoyed your trip and thanks for sharing Toni's house with us. It is lovely and I am looking forward to seeing more of it!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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