I'm posting my first tablescape! Yay! (Happy dance! Happy dance!)
I must preface this by saying this is most certainly not the first tablescape I planned to post on my blog. Oh no, that first one is still being planned in my head while I am digging through boxes between our home for sale and the new one -- trying to find all the cool candlesticks and those gorgeous green goblets and the awesome salt and pepper shakers I know are in one of those boxes... somewhere...
Tonight was an impromptu dinner for
I will post the recipe in a later post -- soooo easy. And delicious!
I wanted to get the table set and began pulling out items I thought might work for a simple spaghetti dinner with salad and breadsticks and wine... in the end I was pretty happy with what I came up with.
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| I had a little spectator in the chair behind the table! |
What's on the table:
Dishes: from Walmart (I know, right?!)
Placemats, napkins, napkin rings and wine carafes: Crate & Barrel (loooove C&B!)
Flatware: Horchow
Gold goblets: JCPenney
Red wine glasses: CB2
Crystal candlesticks: Orrefors
Ever since I found those dishes in Walmart, I can't stay out of the dish aisle there! First place I head to the moment I step foot into a Walmart in hopes I will find some other cool stuff one day.
The wine carafes from Crate & Barrel are amazing. They were about $9 apiece and they're beautiful -- and made in Italy!
I will post my super-duper easy spaghetti sauce recipe tomorrow!
Thanks for visiting my blog!
I will be linking up with:
Show and Tell Saturdays at Be Different Act Normal
Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper
Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage
Mosaic Monday at Little Red House
Tabletop Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life
Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch
42 comments:
I LOVE it. Simple, warm, and inviting.
I'd sure eat at your house, Carol! :O) Looking forward to your recipe, as well~
Doesn't matter where you buy things if you like them. I just bought some plates in the $ store, and when I took off the label it said Crate and Barrel! Goes to show you!
Love the table, very sophisticated and great color combo!
I love it! The warm colors look great together and I'm sure you all had a fun time:@)
Great table. Very intriguing mix of color. Thanks so much being a part of Seasonal Sundays.
- The Tablescaper
You are a girl after my own heart: I just bought MORE dishes at Walmart today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I am a real "dishaholic" and can't seem to stop myself!!!! Love your table and would love to have some spaghetti! I will be your newest follower! XO, Pinky
The colors just grab you from the get go! Lovely table for sure. Sometimes my best tables come together the fastest! Your dishes are so fun and I will now start looking at Walmart closer! :)
Welcome to blogging and I do hope you'll stop by and visit me sometime.
Donna
Looks fantastic. Looking forward to more tablescapes!
Hey girl, my dishes are from Walmart too! You'll have to check them out. Love your table. Glad you posted. Blessings, Debbie
Carolyn,
I adore how you put the dishes, stemware, flatware, placemats, napkins, and candles together with such ease! Stunning show of color choice. Did I tell you that I'm Irish / Italian? Save a place for me, please, dear!
Fondly,
Pat
P.S. Loved your "little helper" in the background!
How inviting! I love your place mats!
xo,
Sena
Very pretty and inviting! Everything is ready for the perfect meal. Great table.
Jocelyn
http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/
What a fabulous first tablescape!! Love the colors and sounds like your spaghetti sauce is a winner..please do share your recipe!
Miss Bloomers
That's a "hostess with the mostest" when you can invite people over on the spur of the moment, whip up a simple but delicious meal and create an inviting beautiful tablescape to welcome them! You did awesome and I love your Walmart dishes and the stemware goes so well with your centerpiece!
DD
Beautiful table...sorry I missed dinner!
Cheryl at My Sister's Cottage
What a great colorful table, perfect for serving spaghetti. Thanks for sharing and I love your little baby peeking over the chair.
I love your tablescape-perfect for a simple relaxed supper with friends.Gee, I have never seen such cute dishes at our Wally World! I am your newest follower-after all I don't want to miss that sauce recipe!
It looks beautiful! I'm sure your guests loved the cozy atmosphere. My every day dishes are Walmart ones.
Brenda
Ooh, congrats. Beautiful colour scheme.
Rosie
Love your wal-mart dishes I need to check them out..very pretty girl..and love the fur baby..Hugs and smiles Gloria
Pretty impressive for spur-of-the-moment. I'm your newest follower. http://moogieland.blogspot.com/
and hey!...I'm your newest follower! I love your FIRST beautiful tablescape, love your dishes and the whole thing goes so well and it gives it a very warm ambiance to your table! I'd love your recipes too.
Come visit me so we can become closer blog pals! Thanks for sharing.
XO
FABBY
What a beautiful tablescape! I just love the animal print!
Have a wonderful day!
It looks great, Carolyn. I love the flatware, the napkins and napkin rings and the red goblets. The reds and yellows mix well together. Nicely done.
Blessings,Beth
My hat is off to you for pulling this all together in 2 hours! Putting yellow and red together is really charming. Love all the textures!
Hi lovely lady. Im happy to see a new Bloger sweet lady.~~What a beautiful first Tablescapes!!! I LOVE the way you put it all together for your party !!!! Im also sorry I missed dinner with you and your lovely family.
Im your newest follower on your Blog. I hope you come join my blog sweet lady.
Diane
How beautiful and what a great job! Can't wait to see future ones you do!
I love your spectator!! Your red flatware is stunning, and your tablescape is very inviting.
Welcome aboard the tablescape train!!! Glad to have you! You did an outstanding job...and with such little notice! I'm sure your friends were impressed and delighted with your efforts! They were probably not expecting to be treated to such a lovely table. I look forward to seeing your future tablescapes! Oh...I have a special go to spaghetti sauce recipe, too. It's called RAGU!!! :-) Have a great week!
Carolyn, welcome to the world of tablescaping...it is addictive! Love the golds and reds, so warm and inviting. So cute how your pup is peering over the back of the chair to make sure everything is just right!
Lucky friends to dine at this lovely table. You did a terrific job. I'll have to check out the dishes at Walmart. These are wonderful. ~ sarah
Beautiful table ... love the dinnerware and I'm headed to Walmart to find it! The red just pops ... and I love the flatware. Thanks so much for sharing.
Carolyn, this is wonderful! Your pictures make me feel like I'm right there about to sit down to dinner. Great plates! I love all the pops of red. I bet your guests loved this table setting...it's beautiful! I got a kick our of that little white head I see peeping over the chair in the family room. Sooo cute! :)
Carolyn,
Love your tablescape and the Walmart plates. Everything jus goes together beautifully. Looking forward to your recipe.
Carol
Wonderful tablescape Carolyn. Welcome to Tablescape Thursday!
Your table came out great!! Love those red glasses. Dinner sounds delicious and all on 2 hours notice...in the middle of a move???? WOW!
Thank you everybody for the nice comments!
Wow, great supporting comments for your first tablescape (That's to hook you in for more ha ha!) I love the rustic feel of the table against placemats and dishes. perfect for an "Italian" meal. Hope to see more from you.
Miss Mindy @ The Howell Blessings
Hello, congrats on your First Tablescape, YAY!!! :*) I like the colors,,, nice and warm and I like the elements of texture. LOVE those amber goblets!
p.s. this is my first peek at your blog --- thanks for sharing!
I immediately was in like with your table...everytime I go to buy a new car, I always look for a red car with tan leather interior...my favorite. The red handled flatware is a great appointment. Welcome to tablescaping in blogland! You hit the ball out of the park the very first time! Cherry Kay
You've put together a wonderful table. Love your new dishes and those great colors. Happy 1st tablescape! Hope well be seeing more.
Lovely... Doesn't look like a first...!! .So warm and inviting...!!
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