Susan's charming porch, is perfect for relaxing or dining.
Tablescape Thursday is the primary reason I started
Tablescape Thursday is the primary reason I started
HYACINTHS FOR THE SOUL.
Thursdays suddenly became my favorite day of the week!
I wanted to play at the dish table too!
At the Table With the Traveling Totes
My love of dishes, setting a pretty table, and sharing with
others was my incentive to jump in and create my first posts.
I wanted to play at the dish table too!
When I took a look at my blog stats, they indicated
that I've shared 146 times at Tablescape Thursday.
Let's take a look back at a few of those 146 tables I've shared.
I invite you to revisit each post in full.
Just click each title to view the complete post.
Entertaining in our home is always a joy for me.
I'm forever daydreaming about table settings
and how I can make gatherings special.
My MacKenzie-Childs ceramics often
provide the seed of inspiration.
Alfresco May Day Lunch
This table was for an impromptu lunch when my cousin
stopped by for a visit on a beautiful day in May last spring.
It features an assortment of favorite MacKenzie-Childs pieces.
Still In Love
Still In Love ~ 38 Years and I'd Do It Again isn't a single tablescape, but rather snippets of various ways I've used our
Richard Ginori wedding china through the years.
This post was created in 2013, so today the title should read,
Still in Love ~ 43 Years and I'd Do It Again.
The elegant simplicity of white bone china rimmed in
bands of chocolate brown and gold, lends itself to a
variety of looks when paired with various other patterns.
It can easily be dressed up or down, a staple in the dish category.
Celebrate!
Another favorite china here at Hyacinths for the Soul is
Sacred Bird and Butterfly by Mottahedeh.
I was gifted a set of twelve of these beautiful plates by my
friend, Cherry Kay @ Entertaining Women and was thrilled
to use them as the star of this table set for a special luncheon
to celebrate my cousin, Karyn's 50th birthday.
This table was for an impromptu lunch when my cousin
stopped by for a visit on a beautiful day in May last spring.
It features an assortment of favorite MacKenzie-Childs pieces.
Still In Love ~ 38 Years and I'd Do It Again isn't a single tablescape, but rather snippets of various ways I've used our
Richard Ginori wedding china through the years.
This post was created in 2013, so today the title should read,
Still in Love ~ 43 Years and I'd Do It Again.
bands of chocolate brown and gold, lends itself to a
variety of looks when paired with various other patterns.
It can easily be dressed up or down, a staple in the dish category.
Another favorite china here at Hyacinths for the Soul is
Sacred Bird and Butterfly by Mottahedeh.
friend, Cherry Kay @ Entertaining Women and was thrilled
to use them as the star of this table set for a special luncheon
to celebrate my cousin, Karyn's 50th birthday.
Same plates were used for our Thanksgiving dinner in 2016,
paired with a collection of antique bread boards used as chargers.
Thank you, Cherry Kay, for the gift that keeps on giving!
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
I'm also a long time collector of Quimper and other French faience. On occasion, I like to feature pieces of our French pottery.
This table was set with our whimsical Quimper fish plates when a fellow Quimper Collector was visiting for the day.
Summer Blooms at Lazy Day Farms
I much appreciate the creativity of other tablescapers, so I'm always snapping photos when I see a table that inspires me.
This charmer was created by Marsha Smith of Cottonseed Trading out of Jacksonville, AL for a spring show @ Marburger Farm.
Thank you, Cherry Kay, for the gift that keeps on giving!
I'm also a long time collector of Quimper and other French faience. On occasion, I like to feature pieces of our French pottery.
This table was set with our whimsical Quimper fish plates when a fellow Quimper Collector was visiting for the day.
The tables above are tables for two, set out on the sunporch.
They are favorites because of the charming Mary Engelbreit Cherry dishes and the Snowy Smiles dishes that honor snowpeople.
I much appreciate the creativity of other tablescapers, so I'm always snapping photos when I see a table that inspires me.
This charmer was created by Marsha Smith of Cottonseed Trading out of Jacksonville, AL for a spring show @ Marburger Farm.
I thought it especially appropriate to include this table because I created it to recognize all the friendships made through
Tablescape Thursday.
It was originally posted on July 20, 2010,
Tablescape Thursday.
It was originally posted on July 20, 2010,
in honor of Susan's 100th Tablescape Thursday, and here we
are now celebrating her 500th Tablescape Thursday!
are now celebrating her 500th Tablescape Thursday!
Don't forget to stop by
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What a lovely collection - you certainly have some special pieces and you have a flair for putting it together to welcome your guests!
ReplyDeleteSarah, I am always honored to virtually sit at one of your beautiful tables! You have a wide variety of stunning dishware. Your MC tablescapes are always some of my very favorites. What fun it is to join Susan every Thursday. She is so generous to invite us weekly to share our love for a pretty table!
ReplyDeleteSarah, it was fun going down memory lane with your tables! So much thought and creativity, and you should get a blog book printed of all the table posts. One of my favorites was "At the Table With the Traveling Totes". xo
ReplyDeleteSarah, Your tables are always filled with beautiful and delicious details! You are the hostess with the mostess and as much as I love a seat at your virtual tables I hope one day to join you in your circle of friends. Thank you for the beautiful trip down memory lane...my heart skips a beat when you bring out your Courtly Check or colorful Taylor ceramics.♥
ReplyDeleteSarah, your style is much admired by me, and I thoroughly enjoyed this recap of what you consider your favorite tablescapes!
ReplyDeleteI think Susan has been an inspiration to us all Sarah! I have always loved setting pretty tables, and to discover a place to share them was like Christmas to me! I love going down memory lane with everyone's favorites and you always have tables full of MKC delightful pretties! I loved the tote table and your totes overflowing with blooms! Such fun!
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I loved your post today, Sarah. Looking back at so many of your exquisite tables is such a treat!! I especially liked your "Still in Love" and your Quimper posts!! You have such attention to detail. How special your guests must feel when they are treated to such lovely settings at a meal. Thank you for sharing these memorable tablescapes.
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You have certainly have had beautiful tables for many wonderful occasions. You also have a wonderful collection of dishes. The detail you show with every setting is perfect.
ReplyDeleteCindy
I am so glad you put this post together! You have been one of the constants that has certainly inspired me along the way. You have such a wonderful style and attention to detail. I just love your MC and Quimper pieces. Thank you for so much support and wonderful comments over the years!!
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah. All of your table setting are just beautiful. A guest at your dinner parties must feel so special..Happy Thursday..Judy
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah - I just love a good tablescape and decorating a table for my guests at the holidays. It was fun looking through all the pictures you have in this post and getting some inspiration :) Thanks we are neighbors at #ThursdayFavoriteThings
ReplyDeletePS.. if you are looking for another place to link to on Thursday's I would love if you would consider joining my new linkup #TuneInThursday - it opens Thursday 3am PST and runs through Sunday night. you can find it at debbiekitterman.com/blog (Please feel free to delete the link if you think it inappropriate).
Such a beautiful collection of tablescapes, Sarah! Thank you for sharing at Vintage Charm!
ReplyDeleteI always love seeing your pretty tables, Sarah, and it was so nice seeing your favorite ones. You have such an amazing collection of dishes, and you use them so beautifully for your guests and for you and your chef. I hope you have a happy weekend in Austin. It's rainy here!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun look back in time! I remember some of these lovely tables, but not all of them, so it was delightful to get to see & study them, Sarah! So happy you're blogging more often. I've totally lost my mojo for it but I surely enjoy others work.
ReplyDeleteHI Sarah! What a wonderful collection of your favorite tables. Susan got me tablescaping too! I just fell in love with the process. Each table you have featured is so different and fun and I will go try to visit each one. Have a beautiful weekend, maybe with some friends!!!!!!
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ReplyDeleteSo glad you shared your favorite tables again, b/c there were some I missed the first time around. You have beautiful things and everything is so beautiful. It's amazing how many people started blogging b/c of Susan! Dianne
Congratulations on your 500th Post . Happy Mosaic Monday
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Your tablescapes are always lovely, but I really love when you pull out the MacKenzie-Childs! Happy Monday!
ReplyDeleteYour tablescapes are varied and beautiful. I especially like your wedding china - classic and goes with anything! Enjoy the new week!
ReplyDeleteThat was fun, Sarah! I especially remember (and like) your Quimper table and your Mary Engelbreit table. You have such a gift for making things beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to see just a few of the 146 stunning tablescapes that you have shared with us over the years, I love them all but the Quimper fish plates will always be my #1 favourites.
ReplyDeleteAll your tablescapes shown on your blog through the years have been beautiful and well thought out with charming accessories, Sarah. I enjoyed seeing these favorites!
ReplyDeleteThis post is full of beauty. Such lovely tables.
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed my morning looking at gorgeous table settings through the years.
ReplyDeleteYours are always wonderful.
Dear friend I have to congratulate you for such an accomplishment and you have delighted us with your gorgeous tablescapes posts through the years.
ReplyDeleteI too was very inspired by dear Susan and her great parry Tablescape Thursday that has allowed us, dish lovers to display our creations. I remember we were mostly tablescapers back a few years. Now I sometimes don't spot one table in some parties and it does saddens me, as I love the inspiration. You have kept true to yourself. Thank you for sharing my friend.
Looking forward to more of your great settings.
Fabby
Love all your special pieces...you have set many memorable tables. I especially like the idea of your collection of antique bread boards used as chargers.
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