Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Tablescape Thursday - Damask Bling

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Welcome to my first sparkly table!  I've got some crystal and those "bling" candlesticks.  I went to zgallerie to buy the "bling" napkin rings and walked out with candlesticks.  I had to order the napkins rings, they won't be in until April.  I considered waiting to set this table until then, but just couldn't wait!  Dishes and tablecloth are from T.J. Maxx.  I got the dishes back in December and found the tablecloth a couple of months later all wadded up in a bin.
I've had the black plates forever, bought them at Target.  Of course, you'll recognize the HomeGoods chargers (I've used them three weeks in a row!)
The white roses are so pretty.  I really enjoyed the pink ones I had last week and thought I would like to enjoy some more flowers this week.  I really weak in the arranging department, but they hold their own!
These champagne glasses are from Princess House.  I haven't heard that name since I was a teenager.  My mom had a big party and she gave me 4 champagne glasses and 4 drinking glasses.  She just tucked them away for me until I got married and then gave them to me.  Is Princess House still around?  In this world of home parties, I haven't been invited to one in 20 years.  The crystal iced tea glasses are from Godinger.  I wish they were Waterford!  Waterford is on my list, especially since they are out of business now.  I'm still looking at what pattern I would like.  In my neighborhood, there are not a lot of stores that carry it.  I need to see them all in person, so I can decide. 
Love these crystal flower candle holders.  I didn't put any candles in them and they still look great.  (I only have three sets of two candles: green, white and sparkly green/white combo).  I really need to buy some more.
I went back and forth between white napkins and the blue napkins.  I finally decided on the blue to give it a little kick.  Plus it is my current favorite color.
Love these both lit and unlit (is that a word?).  In the sunshine they sparkle like mad!!! They throw off rainbow prisms all over the room!  I've been wanting this "bling" collection from zgallerie for about a year.  They have many more things that go with these.  I wish they made three sizes though, instead of just two.  

42 comments:

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

I love that bling! Gorgeous. I don't know why, but I reminds me of Tiffany's...I think the blue.

Painter's Place said...

This is beautiful...way too pretty to use...

ellen b. said...

Oh I love this with the blue thrown in!! Very nice. Happy TT to you!

Bab's Kitchen said...

how elegant I love the glss and the white and black patterns. Two thumbs up!

xinex said...

Gorgeous candle holders, love the bling too. How lucky for you to find matching plates and tablecoth. Very elegant!..Christine

Kathy's Red Door Welcome said...

Your tablescape is so elegant. I love the white roses and I love the square chargers mixed with the round plates. Absolutely lovely.

Anonymous said...

I almost don't know what to say! Everything is just so elegant. Love the blingy everythings. Your dishes and tablecloth are gorgeous! The blue looks wonderful with the black and white. So very pretty.

Be a sweetie,
Shelia :)

Kathleen said...

Very pretty! I love b& w...and TJ MAXX. I got mine in Home Goods..
Beautiful table!

Deb said...

Very, Very, Beautiful!!! Deb

Candy said...

What a gorgeous table and those blue napkins just pop! Love the dishes and matching cloth.
Wonderful, Candy

Katy said...

wEverything is quite lovely, you could very much so use those b/w dishes with so many different colors! I adore the place settings, your crystal is lovely and the pearl napkin rings add such a lovely feminine touch! Beautiful photography too! Thanks so much for sharing.. ~Katy (Plucky)

KBeau said...

Are you serious? Waterford is really out of business? How did I miss this? We got to tour the Waterford factory when we were in Ireland a few years ago. I had no idea they had gone out of business.

On a happier note, I love your table. Great bling!

Kathleen Ellis said...

Beautiful table, Janie! Love all teh bling! Those candleholders are lovely! I like how you added the pop of color with the turquoise napkins!
Have a fabulous day!
;-D

Martha said...

What a pretty elegant table

Ribbonwood Cottage said...

Wow, I love all that you have going on on your table. It is fun, elegant, beautiful...love the glass and the sparkle! woohoo!
blessings,
Debbie

Karen at Nittany Inspirations said...

I love toile and what a find to have your plates match your tablecloth. Yes, Princess House is still around. I didn't know Waterford closed. They are an icon of Ireland. Thanks for sharing.

Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...

Very rich and sheek and regal! I love it! And I adore those candlesticks. Where did you get them, if I may ask? They are so beautiful, lit or unlit, as you said. Great post! I love it, Janie!

Leigh,
Tales From Bloggeritaville

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Janie, what a wonderful tablescape! I love the story about the dishes and the cloth, too! Don't you just love it when you find something great like that which matches so perfectly??? Great find! And I like the touches of bling you added.

Happy Tablescape Tuesday...

XO,

Sheila :-)

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

Love the plates with matching tablecloth -- blue was the perfect accent.

Barbara Jean said...

Oh I love those black and white matching tablecloth and plates. I can see i do not get over to TJ Max enough!!

Beautiful table setting.
thank you.
Blessings,
Barbara Jean

Keetha Broyles said...

Wow!!! That's a lot of sparkle and bling all in one place!!! I especially like the photo of the votives on stems when they are lit.

Also - - - I really HATE that you have to see that view in your header all the time! Oh I kid.

I came your way via Leigh.

Linda (Nina's Nest) said...

The way you put that black and white together is so elegant. I love it! I've been seeing that tablecloth and it really is the perfect backdrop for your beautiful table! Well done! Linda

Dream Mom said...

Wow, you did a great job! There were so many things I liked, I am not sure where to start.

I loved the candleholders from ZGallerie. I might have to get them. It looked great because you had varying heights and you were able to add even more candlesticks and candleholders to the table and yet it didn't look boring. Love the rose petal candleholders as well.

Your black and white was just beautiful. I loved the plates and the tablecloth and you were wise to use all of the solid colors in the other plates, chargers and placemats to give the eye a rest. Wonderful!

Great job! I think the blue napkins were a nice punch of color!

Diana LaMarre said...

Wow, wow, wow! I so want those bling candle holders!

PAT said...

Fabulous table!! I love the blue with the black and white.

Pat@Back Porch Musings

Chandy said...

Great table! I love the blue punch from the napkins and yes, those candleholders are just the right bling!

Scribbler said...

I love everything!

We have zgallerie too, and we can always find really neat stuff there, can't we?

Great vignette.

Scribbler

Miss Laura Lu/RMS4291960 said...

Wow Janie! This is beautiful! Thank you for coming over and saying hi! I love your blog! I'm gonna start following for sure! I like the white and the blue but I agree that blue really adds pizazz! Do they still even use that word?! Your dining room is gorgeous! God Bless you today! Lauralu :)

Mary said...

How beautiful! That black and white with the pop of turquoise -- perfect. And your bling is fabulous! :)

Anonymous said...

Oh, the candle sticks..., they are just awesome!

Monica said...

Love the candleholders and the white roses! I am in love with white roses... You did such a great job with this tablescape!
Thank you for your lovely words!
Monica.

jerseygirl211 said...

BLING IT IS.....

The whole table says bling, you really did an outstanding tablescape.

Yes, I am thrilled to be given these dishes, my cousin did a wonderful thing for me. Thanks for your visit to my blog.

'D'

Linda Q said...

Gorgeous this week Janie! Love the candle sticks and whats not to like about white and black damask anything!
Linda Q

Kim @ Starshine Chic said...

Love your tablescape. I bought the same damask plates, but I haven't used mine in a tablescape yet. But I will. I love how yours turned out.

Teacup Mosaics said...

Oh the bling candles lit are so pretty. Love the Black dishes with the blue napkins, great choice. Enjoy!

Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer said...

Beautiful table! Happy Tablescape Thursday ~ Susan

Fifi Flowers said...

Your table is LOVELY! Thank you for stopping by for lunch and a fashion show!
ENJOY!
Fifi

A Hint of Home said...

Black and white is so elegant. Love the sparkles.

Theresa @ Take A Sentimental Journey said...

Love those votive holders ! I love black on a table !

Anonymous said...

What loveliness!! I like all your crystal pieces!

Thoughtfully Blended Hearts said...

What a beautiful table...I love all of it, especially the napkins...Your daughters are gorgeous...

Missy Wertz said...

That is a big bling! Very pretty!