Yesterday's design appointment ended up being canceled due to winter snow conditions (I started out with my faux artist anyway) and attempted the roads. . . . . we soon realized that we would go no where fast!!! So home I came with an afternoon FREE of commitments. Hmmmm, I really should finish putting Christmas away (we were in Mexico remember?) But, creativity was on HIGH, so I started to create! I looked at a stack of silver charges ready to go to the storage area and I thought, winter. . . . . .
A Winter table scape
My thoughts were to use my extra large woven chargers with
my silver chargers . . .
I love the contrast of the rustic woven charger with the silver leaf
charger. . . . rather than use colored napkins, I decided to use
my vintage white linen napkins purchased many years ago.
Those antique hand carved utencils were a "had to have"
purchase from Joy over at http://savvycityfarmer.blogspot.com/
(She has an on line store that is not to be missed) As for the soup bowl,
I felt like a bit of color was in order and stayed with green which
was a gentle transition with the topiaries which were green.
The look. . . . .
I pulled out my vintage wooden floor grate and gathered
the accessories of the table in "tray form" Another bit
of texture that was pleasing. . .
Can you imagine the workman ship that used to go into
making just the floor grates in the home? Today they
have been repurposed . . . . but of course!
I then added a depression glass dome with
a battery operated tea light. . .
As for the great background of a carpet of snow . . .
Mother Nature in all of her winter glory finally
paid a visit.
Another element of 'old' was in order and taken from
the dining room . . . .a chippy and wonderful column base.
On this pedestal, a little container of pate, white porcelain
and pewter salt and peppers and a small vintage ceramic
clown for storing my pate knives.
One more thing. . . . the table at one end lacked height and
I remembered a family heirloom that was used at my great
grandfathers table . . . . .PERFECT. . .a pewter water pitcher to
complete the 'scape'
TA-DA!
ENJOY THE REST OF YOUR WEEKEND
Mary Anne
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This past week I set a luncheon table for an old Robins Egg Blue
customer and have been called to do a dinner table for another client
next week. . . . followed by a shower in February. . . if you wish me to create a table for a breakfast, dinner party or
any kind of special occasion, email me @ mareb1776@aol.com to make
an appointment.
15 comments:
Your winter table beside the window is gorgeous, Mary Anne! Perfection!
To Back Porch Musings:
Many thanks for your visit. You know how much they are appreciated. So glad you are feeling better.
Mary Anne,
I apologize, I hit the little delete button in error. Your blog is lovely and your table is so beautifully set for winter.
I read your story about Robins Egg Blue. We are fortunate that you are back to share more!
Have a lovely weekend!
~Lynne
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Beautiful, Mary Anne. In fact, it is enchanting.
Dreams on 34th Street:
Such a pleasure to meet you. I appreciate you stopping by and look forward to sharing more between our two blogs!
Mary Anne ox
Penny:
So happy that you enjoyed the tablescape. I had fun doing it. Many thanks again for sharing your thoughts. So appreciated.
Goog thing you turned around and headed back. It was really awful driving. I love the layering of the mats, chargers and tableware, so attractive with the splash of green.
Eileen
Dear Eileen of
So happy you dropped by. I guess you were out in that stuff too. It was almost impossible driving in it. I hated to let a client down, but in the end it turned out to be a wise decision. I loved my table. . . .it is always fun to experiment.
Hi Mary Anne,
WOW! I love your tablescape.
Your side table and the woven chargers are fantastic. I enjoyed seeing how you mixed rustic and elegant for a high end look. Beautiful!
Dee
A Lapin Life>>>I had a lot of fun experimenting with the elements I ended up using. I was pleased and I am so happy you were too. Thanks for you koodos Dee!
What a gorgeous tablescape. Love the textures you used and the vintage linens...perfection!!
Hwantto say thank you for this interesting article! =) Peace, Joy.
Great work! Looks so pretty. Thanks for stopping by RHS always. Can't wait to read your note post.
Hi Gwen at Ragland Social:
I have been gathering so I can practice what I preach and I actually wrote a letter today which is ready to go on my hall dresser! Even I am having fun getting ready for the post! Thanks so much for stopping by.
Beautiful! Love your sheep!
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