HYACINTHS FOR THE SOUL

Monday, November 5, 2012

Celebrate!

drop cloth

We recently had
the occasion to celebrate.

One of my cousins

had a milestone birthday.

~ 50 Years ~

I wanted to honor Karyn

with a special luncheon for her and her girlfriends

as we had done ten years prior for her 40th.

It was the perfect occasion

to use the gorgeous plates that were gifted me by

Cherry Kay @ Entertaining Women.

Sacred Bird and Butterfly by Mottahedeh

This design is true to the original

antique Chinese export china used in the

Nathaniel Russell House in Charleston, SC.

The design is in
iron red with 22k gold rim.

I chose to pair the plates with a

woven rattan charger for this table.
The texture seemed to fit with
the natural linen of the ruffled cloths
used under each place setting.

The added textural layers,
atop the rustic canvas of the drop cloth
recently hemmed as a tablecloth, were each
selected to compliment the natural fall elements on the table.

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To compliment the elegance of the china . . .

Sterling Antique Napkin Rings

Crisp White Linen Napkins

Sir Christopher by Wallace

Napoleonic Bee Stems
by La Rochere of France

Even the invitations were chosen

to compliment the design of these special plates.

Small grapevine wreaths

tied with raffia and a touch of bittersweet

served as place cards for each guest and then

taken home as a party favor.

Fall Leaves and Acorns

Baby Boo Pumpkins

Touches of Bittersweet

Were scattered down the center of the table

A nod to autumn,
the season of Karyn's birth.

Thanks for stopping by to visit today.

And a heartfelt "Thank You!" to my sweet friend,

Cherry Kay @ Entertaining Women.

I adore these plates!

Cherry Kay has also posted a table featuring

Sacred Bird and Butterfly

Click HERE to see a gorgeous tablescape

in Cherry Kay's exquisite dining room.

Tutorials, Tips, and Tidbits @ Stone Gable
My tip for this week:
Buy inexpensive canvas
drop cloths to use as a tablecloth.
Just cut and hem to the size needed.

Details

Sacred Bird and Butterfly, Mottahedeh

Rattan Chargers, Pier I

Sir Christopher, Wallace

Napoleonic Bee Glassware, Rochere France

Drop Cloth, Lowe's

Ruffled Linen Hand Towels, Wisteria

Cotton Duck Chair Covers, Wayfair

(Click HERE for a special friend referral code @ Wayfair)

Grapevine Wreaths, Dollar Store

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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Spiders, Spiders Everywhere

Courtly Check

Thinking of all my friends on the

East Coast with love and concern

as they face the ordeal of Hurricane Sandy.

A few weeks ago I shared an inspiration table

Weaving a Web of Inspiration.

Click the link above if you missed this charming table.

It inspired me to set a

table crawling with spiders.

So I could use my own set of these

darling arachnid plates from Tag.

The inspiration table was set

with just black and orange details,

but I wanted to add in a touch of plum.

Instead of a tablecloth,

I used my favorite ruffled edge woven placemats

topped with my all time favorite Courtly Check chargers.

The colorful napkins atop

simple black dinner plates provide a

perfect backdrop for the cute plates.

The plates were sold in sets of four ~

two with black borders and two with white borders.

A festive headband at each

place setting adds a touch of whimsy.

Take your choice of the spider's web above,

this black widow with its pointy hat,

The bug eyed fly,

Or the masked black cat.

Pick

Your

Favorite

Spot

Around the large wooden

tray that holds a spooky tree.

Where owls, black cats,

and witches boots and hats

sway from its branches.

Little munchkins roam below.

Vintage noise makers are at the ready, and

Your very own candy corn

filled witch shoe party favor awaits.

Tutorials, Tips, and Tidbits @ Stone Gable

That clever Zoulah @

Red Couch Recipes

actually shared the instructions here.

The idea originated at Skip to My Lou

where you can print a free template here.

Wishing You a Jolly Halloween!

Joining

Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Let's Dish @ Cuisine Kathleen
Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch
Tutorials, Tips, and Tidbits @ Stone Gable
Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here
House and Garden Thursday @ A Delightsome Life
Open House Friday @ Bernideen's Tea Time
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Potpourri Friday @ 2805
Show and Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
Home Sweet Home @ The charm of Home
Vintage Inspiration @ Common Ground
Seasonal Sundays @ The Tablescaper
Simple Sundays @ Sunny Simple Life

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Creepy, Crawly, Spooky Table

Halloween

Hello, my lovelies.

Welcome, I've been waiting for you.

The crows are gathering,

a sure sign that the sun is setting

and the darkness of night draws near.

What's that lurking up above?

Even the crows seem on alert. . .

Calling the alarm!

It's the red eyed black viper!

And other creepy, crawly things.

E~E~E~K!

Dozens of spiders dangle and crawl about.

Creeping, crawling everywhere.

Spinning webs of fine black silk. . .

Waiting to capture their prey.

Old friends are here to greet you.

Pull up a chair and take a seat.

You can dine with Rex. . .

Or perhaps you'd

rather feast with Leo.

Be cautious about what you say.

Phantoms are up above listening.

Eager to report your

comings and goings.

To those who want to know.

Especially the Black Widow Lady!

Credit for this incredibly creative table

goes to my sweet friend, Rebecca.

Last week while visiting friends in San Antonio,

Rebecca graciously allowed me to photograph

her spooky tablescape to share here on HFTS.

Thank you, Rebecca!

Tutorials, Tips, and Tidbits @ Stone Gable

A tip from Rebecca ~

Set a special table just for the

fun of it, and let it be part of your holiday decor.

Joining
Let's Dish @ Cuisine Kathleen
Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch
Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here
Tutorials, Tips, and Tidbits @ Stone Gable

House and Garden Thursday @ A Delightsome Life

Open House Friday @ Bernideen's Tea Time
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Potpourri Friday @ 2805
Show and Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home

Vintage Inspiration @ Common Ground

Pink Saturday @ How Sweet the Sound

Seasonal Sundays @ The Tablescaper

Simple Sundays @ Sunny Simple Life

Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage

You're Gonna Love It Tuesday @ Kathe with an E

Cow-Girl Up Tuesday @ Cedar Hill Ranch

Tabletop Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life

Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style