Thursday, October 11, 2012

Weaving a Web of Inspiration



Cuisine Kathleen's mischief makers 

are at it again, stirring up fun around Blogville,

while the Boulah Twins, Beaulah and Zoulah have 

been busy cooking up Halloween treats in the kitchens 

at Purple Chocolate Home and Red Couch Recipes.




These three Kitchen Witches 

flew in to offer up a little tabletop inspiration.




Lean in a little closer, if you dare, 

to hear the details of a spider's lair.
  



While hats float up in midair,




Jack-o-lanterns glow and glare, and




Black cauldrons hold a lion's share.




"Come sit," said the spider,




"I'll weave you a web .   .   .




Of fine silky threads,




And set you a table uniquely spread!"






I often find store displays to be a good source for inspiration.

I snapped photos of this charming table last year.

It enticed me to go home with my own 

set of the spider web tidbit plates by Tag.

(Out of courtesy, always ask permission to take photos of store displays.)




Look for an upcoming post 

that will feature these arachnid plates. 

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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Soups On





There is a nip in the air, 

 and we are welcoming fall.

It's the perfect time to enjoy a cup of hot soup.





I've set a table for 

 two out in our sun room.

                   


~ Our Menu ~


Spicy Tomato-Chipolte Soup 

Garnished With Ripe Avocado Bites




Slices of Warm Focaccia 

 Right Out of the Oven 




Chilled Chateau 

 St. Michelle Chardonnay




Let's Dish 

 about the details on the table.


The soup is served in 

 simple white French porcelain bowls.




These cute pumpkin plates are 

 the perfect accent for a fall table.  

 I've place them on Nantucket Basket 

 by Wedgwood to set them off 

 against the fall inspired placemats.




 The detail of the hand painting 

 on the pumpkin plates is amazing.  

 I wasn't familiar with MSC Mainstreet Collection, 

 but if these plates are representative 

 of their product line, I'm impressed.





We found the decoupage placemates 

 at a Paris shop many years ago.  

 The colors and the details are wonderful 

 and perfect for any fall table.  

 I've used my husband's favorite flatware, 

 Talisman by Christophe.




 These were made by Siecle, 

 but I suspect many of you clever 

 DIY readers could make these yourself.


The metal leaf serving plate 

 offers another touch of fall.





As do the plaid 

 napkins tied with raffia.

The mix of colorful 

 flowers fill a favorite medal basket.



Tutorials, Tips, and Tidbits @ Stone Gable

 A few tidbits about this table:

 Raffia Accents 
Fall Gourds Tied With Silk Ribbon
Main Dish that Echos the Colors of the Table Setting



Bon appétit everyone!

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 Let's Dish @ Cuisine Kathleen
Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here
House and Garden Thursday @ A Delightsome Life
Tutorials, Tips, and Tidbits @ Stone Gable
Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch
Fresh Cut Friday @ Rose Vignettes
Foodie Friday @ Rattlebridge Farm
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
Seasonal Sunday @ The Tablescaper
Sunny Simple Sunday @ Sunny Simple Life
On the Menu Monday @ Stone Gable
Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage
Tabletop Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life
Tuesday Treasures @ Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
You're Gonna Love It Tuesday @ Kathe With an E
Cowgirl Up @ Cedar Hill Ranch
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Centerpiece Wednesday @ The Style Sisters
My entry into No Minimalist Here Open House Party  sponsored byAppliances Online.

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Sunday, September 30, 2012

Vignettes of Fall




Autumn is a second spring 

where every leaf is a flower.
                                                                                                     Albert Camus







Merry Autumn Days
By Charles Dickens





Hail to the merry Autumn days,

when yellow corn-fields shine,





Far brighter than the costly cup that

holds the monarch's wine!




Hail to the merry harvest-time, 

the gayest of the year,
The time of rich and bounteous crops,

rejoicing, and good cheer!




Tis pleasant on a fine Spring 

morn to see the buds expand,




Tis pleasant in the Summer 

time to view the teeming land;




Tis pleasant on a Winter's 

night to crouch around the blaze,  ~





But what are joys like these, 

my boys, to Autumn's merry days!




~ Wishing you crisp Autumn mornings ~




~ Warm, cozy nights ~

~ Merry Autumn Days ~

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Sunday, September 23, 2012

~ What's Your Choice ~ A Bowl of Cherries or A Chair of Bowlies?

ME Metal Sculpture by Enesco 1998

"Life 
is just a 
chair of bowlies!"

Mary Engelbreit coined this phrase 
when she launched her very first greeting card.

 Collection of Assorted  ME Products from 1990s

To say I'm a fan of Mary Engelbreit
and her work is an understatement!  

I've been purchasing her greeting cards since the very first ones were available.  Mary's art work was a favorite in my classroom during the years I taught elementary school, and Mary's whimsical work remains a favorite here in my home.

Fresh Oregon Cherries 
in the grocery this summer prompted 
me to gather my ME cherry things for a recent tablescape.

Hood River Cherries 
from Oregon are the BEST!

I filled one of my ME cookie jars 
with bright golden sunflowers.
Then I set the table with  ME cherry dishes 
paired with solid black dishes 
and MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check.  
I added some cute cherry napkins, 
a recent find at Tuesday Morning.


Love the way they all stack up together!
You can see another tablescape 
that features the ME cherry
dishes paired with plaid here.
I added in the crystal 
compote for a special treat.


 ~ Cherries Jubilee ~

September 24, 2012  
 National Cherries Jubilee Day

Celebrate with your own bowl of 
Cherries Jubilee
Recipe Here

Tutorials, Tips, and Tidbits @ Stone Gable
When it comes to containers for flowers,
don't limit yourself to an ordinary vase.
Get creative and use other 
containers found around your home.
This ME cookie jar was a perfect fit for the sunflowers.

Have a Happy Day!


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On the Menu Monday @ Stone Gable
Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage
Tuesday Treasures @ Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
You're Gonna Love it Tuesday @ Kathe with an E
Cowgirl Up @ Cedar Hill Ranch
Tabletop Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Rednesday @ Sue Loves Cherries
Centerpiece Wednesday @ The Style Sisters
Show and Tell Friday @ My romantic Home
Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home
Seasonal Sunday @ The Tablescaper
Sunny Simple Sunday @ Sunny Simple Life



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