Thursday, January 20, 2011

My first tablescape

This is my first tablescape Thursday.  It snowed the night before these were taken.  This is a little vignette outside my front door.  I was hosting a birthday brunch for a friend last Sunday and  set my table up with my Grandmothers Blue Willow china.  I realized a few things could have been improved on after I uploaded these photos so please excuse the amateuristic photos.

Table is set for six with Blue Willow china and my blue Pier One Imports chargers.

I collected a few more pieces of silver mercury glass over the Christmas season.  I had a few paperwhite blooms that were still looking fresh when I tossed the rest of them so I put them in a vase.

I made the place cards on the computer and the holders are actually corn cob holders.  Sorry I realize I should have taken more closeups.




After uploading I realized a few things.  I should have added my wine and water glasses for a more finished look and some better close up shots would have been nice.

Thanks for viewing my first tablescape. Barkie
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  1. Pattie @ Olla-PodridaJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I think you did a great job for your first Tablescape Thursday. Your grandmother's Blue Willow China is certainly a treasure and is put to excellent use here. I love the candlesticks and that darling little silver bird at center table. Lovely!

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  2. The Quintessential MagpieJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    What a beautiful table! I love blue and white and also anything chinoiserie in those colors, and this is just stunning. The perfect way to spend a winter day at such a lovely table.

    Happy Tablescape Thursday. So glad you joined us for this fun event.

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  3. we three dogs and meJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    I think you did a great job. I love the blue dishes and your murcury glass.

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  4. JacquelineJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    You are too cute! The photos are great and if you hadn't said anything, we wouldn't have noticed anything. I have learned a lot since starting in May. It is fun looking back at my first tablescapes. I love the learning curve and finding what works and what I like. You will too. Now, I go back and remove pictures I don't like or maybe take a new one. I never would have done that at the beginning.

    No need to apologize, you did a great job and it is really beautiful. I loved the snowy vignette and the color of blue is outstanding. Those blue chargers are incredible with the plates and your centerpiece is really well put together! Keep coming back!

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  5. Wanda LeeJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    How fabulous!.., What a wonderful 'first time' tablescape! I love the colours and every exquiste detail..,

    Welcome to 'Tablescape Thursday'!


    Cheers and hugs Wanda Lee

    @ http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com
    and also
    @ http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com

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  6. FABBY'S LIVINGJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Great first tablescape! I just came back from a cruise vacation and got into Thursdays and saw yours and let me tell you that you look like you've done it for years! I'm new too, since last Oct. 2010 and mine for sure were awful, pics and all. Congrats and I'm glad I got to know you.
    Hope you visit me too and join my blog, I will yours, I can't wait to see more!
    Have a great new year.
    FABBY

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  7. MarlisJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Loved your tablescape. Those dishes are soo beautiful. I love the the blue chargers and I love the napkins too. Your centerpiece is quite lovely too. Great job!

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  8. PatJanuary 21, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    Wonderful tablescape, first or not! Those plates are beautiful and you showed them off well.

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  9. Mid-Atlantic MarthaJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    Welcome to Tablescape Thursday -- you've set a beautiful table! Hope to see you around TT some more soon (it is highly addictive you know).

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  10. MarigeneJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Babs, your first tablescape is beautiful. Blue Willow is one of my favorite patterns. Hope to see you next week!

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  11. Lori @ Dining DelightJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    A fellow BC'er and tablescaper! How nice! Welcome to the fun world of TT - hope you'll join in lots! Your blue/white 'scape is lovely. The chargers from Pier 1 look great with your china.

    DD

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  12. Fuzzy SlippersJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    How lovely! I had the same realizations about my pics after my first tablescape. :) I think your setting is fabulous!!! I bet your friend had a wonderful birthday thanks to you. ;)

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  13. Nellie's Cozy PlaceJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    what a beautiful table. Great job, can't believe it is your first tablescape, course, I am sure it is your only one while blogging!! lol
    I am sure there will be many more to come, certainly enjoyed seeing your creativity, all that blue is simply gorgeous.
    Blessings, Nellie

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  14. Linda QJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Wonderful job! Like the blue and white dishes with the mercury pieces. And that snow photo, so pretty!
    Linda

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  15. Entertaining WomenJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Welcome to Blog World! Your grandmother's Real Old Blue WIllow is magnificent. Aren''t familly treasures just the very best! You've created a beautiful tablescape. Thank you for sharing your lovely design. Cherry Kay

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