Showing posts with label silver accents. Show all posts
Showing posts with label silver accents. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

High Point Christmas Inspiration



I took the challenge!

December Challenge @ Cuisine Kathleen

I found a photo of a tablescape that inspired me 

to create and share a tablescape of my own.




My inspiration comes from a beautiful table set at 

the North Carolina home of Debbie Jones,

founder of French Laundry Home and featured in

the premier issue of Holiday Cottage 2013.




As with all of Hoffman Media's publications, 

Holiday Cottage 2013  is excellent, 

filled with  holiday decorations, recipes, and 

tours of ten gorgeous homes, 

including the home of popular blogger,
Holiday Cottage 2013 available here @ Hoffman Media.





I don't begin to imply that my setting 

is as elegant and classic as 

Debbie Jones' exquisite setting shown above, 

but when I saw the vintage cream and sugar in this photo,

I was immediately inspired to use a similar set of my own.





Though much smaller 

and certainly not fine pieces, 

the petite creamer and sugar are older

  than my 65 years and are definitely showing their age.




Regardless, they are treasured in my heart, for

they once belonged to my mom. 

When I was a little girl, she let me use them

for tea parties in my play house.




As you can see, 

my tablescape is on the casual side, 

set on the wicker table on the sunporch. 




A vintage silver bride's basket 

holds the linens and silver

just as in Debbie Jones' presentation.




I used a red Christmas china,

Saint Nick 

by Spode for William Sonoma.





I have plates in two different patterns.

This design was produced in 2006.




This one of Santa checking his list

was produced in 2004.




Each of the patterns have similar

but distinctive borders of their own.




I don't have the graceful cups and saucers

 used by Debbie Jones, but rather casual mugs

to fill with a rich hot chocolate.




My touch of elegance is presented 

with antique linens and 

Sir Christopher by Wallace.




The open pulled thread work on the

edge of the linen napkins, and the elegant monogram

offer soft compliments to the lovely chased

work on the silver basket.




~ Red Roses ~ Hydrangea ~ Christmas Greens ~

Just as Debbie Jones used to fill her own

lovely vintage cream and sugar set.




This was a fun creative challenge.

My compliments to Debbie Jones for sharing her

beautiful High Point Christmas tablescape.




Kudos to Hoffman Media on their stellar publication, 

~ Cottage Christmas 2013 ~

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

The Silver Lining of Thrifting


It's no secret.

There is definitely a silver lining

to shopping the thrift stores.



This tall, slender beauty was a recent

thrifty find at a small local shop of vintage goods.



It inspired me to gather my group of silver teapots.

~ Each A Thrifty Find Gathered Over Time ~




With their hinged lids kicked back . . .




I added fresh greens and

red berries for the holidays.



A nice compliment to . . .



The details of each teapot.



For the New Year they each

hold winter white Baby's Breath.




The delicate bouquets don't distract from

the graceful lines and wonderful details.



But rather offer a contrast to

elements such as ebony handles . . .




Or those wrapped with rattan.




Rings of Petite Bead Work




Simple Bands



Long Elegant Spouts



Stouter Ones Layered With Detail




Simple Lines




Or Elaborate Detail



Each offers its own charm . . .




Sitting atop a tray with charm all its own.

~ Do Tell ~

Have you found any "silver lining" in your local thrifts?

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Saturday, March 12, 2011

Time to Spring Forward


~Silver Tray of Vintage Pocket Watches ~
Round Top Antique Market, 2010


Just a little reminder that

Sunday, March 13, 2011

is the date to "Spring Forward"

to set clocks ahead one hour.

It's also Silver Sunday @ Gypsy Fish Journal.



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Sunday, February 13, 2011

Key To My Heart



My sweet husband has held the

key to my heart for over 36 years.




He doesn't believe in 

 contrived holidays like Valentine's Day,

though he often gives me flowers through the year ~ just because.



 Or special little treasures 

 ~ just because.




 He is truly 

 "MY SWEETHEART"!




German Charlotte ~ Alice's Key #9
Beth @ The Gypsy Journal


My sister has held the key to my heart

since we were young children.

There's no one like my sister.

She is always, always doing thoughtful

things for others ~ just because.




 A vintage silver tray edged in gorgeous flowers

and butter knife adorned with acorns ~ her birthday gift to me.

She knows how to make my heart sing.

She's the kind of "sweetheart" that only a sister can be.

Happy Valentine's Day!

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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

"Thyme" to Celebrate


January 4, 2011

"Thyme" to CELEBRATE



These little birdies told me that this . . .



Special lady was celebrating her 90th birthday. I know! She doesn't even look like she could be an octogenarian, much less someone moving into her 9th decade.



So to celebrate a special aunt's 90th birthday, some of the girl cousins gathered for lunch and an afternoon full of laughter as we shared stories of times spent together through the years.



I'd put away the reds and greens of Christmas, but left up this gorgeous wreath of fresh greens that I received from Liz @ Rose Vignettes. It still smells wonderful, and with its silver accents it fit right in with the party colors. Be certain to stop by Liz's for a visit this Friday as she hosts Fresh Cut Friday.



I added other white flowers with silver about the house.



Champagne mimosas started the celebration with a toast to the birthday girl.



Along with a few nibbles of pretzels.



The tables were set with mini pots of thyme,
details of silver and gold . . .



And black and white.



Hour glasses reminded us of times that we've shared through the years.



I layered black and white Courtly Check chargers on larger chargers in Ambiance Vintage Garden. These were topped with black plates and small white soup cups.



The smaller table was set with pewter chargers and checkered plates by Royal Stafford.



Shortly before the guest arrived I added a rose bud at each place setting for a touch of color.



The coasters with their elegant gold monogram were in the $1 bin at Michaels. I didn't use a table linen, so these were perfect to use under glasses of iced tea.



The luncheon offered another opportunity to use the little silver salts and peppers that were one of my birthday gifts last year.



The champagne bucket, repurposed to hold Winter Cloud phalaenopsis orchids, once belonged to my aunt. She gave it to me several years ago because she no longer entertains. It's perfect as a vessel for flowers.



Lunch was served buffet style.



~ Potato Leek Soup ~ Spinach Salad ~ Onion Walnut Muffins ~



And of course Birthday Cake!



The cake was Lemon Lavender Pound Cake. You can find the recipe here. It's a rich, moist cake made with sour cream. The glaze is lemon juice infused with lavender flowers. I highly recommend it!



Brownie bites, baked by a niece who couldn't be with us, were passed around as the birthday girl opened her gifts. Rich dark chocolate and yummy!



Everyone took home one of the small pots of thyme as a memento of our gathering.



I wish you special times with family and friends during 2011.

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