Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Tablescape Thursday - Bon Appetit!

Please join our hostess,  Susan over at Between Naps on the Porch for more awesome tablescapes!
I was, of course, at HomeGoods looking for a new small pan (or is it pot) with the Handsome Husband and I saw these beautiful flower accent plates.  There are three different designs, each with a light blue and black border and a little saying in cursive around the edge.  I knew immediately I had to have them.  But HH was there and we were there for one purpose.  HH was distracted on a business call over in the pots and pans so I slipped the dishes into the cart without a word.  HH was fascinated by HomeGoods.  He likes to cook and liked all the stuff he saw.  He actually wanted to peruse the store.  He liked some Italian looking dishes and was thinking about buying some and then he got cold feet.  I am encouraging him to go back and see what he can find and create his own tablescape!  We took a tour of the whole store and then we checked out with our new pan/pot and these sweet flower plates!!!  Yeah!  
Here is the first plate, it says:"I will be the gladdest thing under the sun  I will touch a hundred flowers and not pick one".  I love the light blue squiggles and polka dots around the edge.
This one says: "I'd rather have roses on my table, than diamond's around my neck".
This one says, "The violet thinks with her timid blue eye to pass for a blossom enchantingly shy".
I then took my daughter's "Christmas Tree" I bought her at Pier One two years ago and made little letter tags that say Bon Appetit.  Too bad you can't see them more clearly, there is no solid background for them to stand out.  I've taken a picture of a few of them below.
I took a piece of 12x12 scrapbooking paper and cut it into 2x3 inch rectangles.  I bought the silver "twinkle" alphabet at Michaels and I used white ribbon and a striped black and white ribbon along with black and white tulle.  I made them each different.  
Some with just a touch of decoration. 
Some very plain.
I used various combinations of all the materials to create the tags.
I then added these pretty blue wine glasses I purchased at HomeGoods.  They had some beautiful purple champagne flutes as well.  I used my black placemats and tablecloth that I purchased awhile back from Homegoods and TJMaxx.  Next week I will be creating a beachy tablescape with my girlfriend Marlene.  We are having fun putting together all the elements.

43 comments:

Dream Mom said...

Oh, how pretty! I love the plates! We don't have anything like that at the one near me:( Lucky you that HH didn't mind. Beautiful tablescape!

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

Janie,
How very pretty and I would have grabbed those plates too. (lucky hubby was distracted by the phone) Those nametags are beautiful and creative. I'm adding on to your blog list, Cindy

SouthernGal said...

Very nice. I wish we had a Home Goods store any where near me. I'd probably be broke - but happy. Love the sayings. I'm not sure that I would go so far as to say roses over diamonds - but that is not far off!

Christi @ A Southern Life
http://asouthernlife.com

Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...

Janie...those plates would have gone home with me, too! I LOVE them...the little saying are sooo cute! Those blue glasses are gorgeous...what a lovely color! Yep, HH has got to try his hand at a tablescape some time! :-) Thanks for a great TT post! :-) Susan

Ribbonwood Cottage said...

I always love to come and visit and see what you are doing. Your table is once again just beautiful. Love your creative ideas and those plates are wonderful! Have a blessed day! I will be back to visit often!
Debbie

Shaam said...

Hi I just found your blog from Susan's :) This is a great tablescape! I saw those plates too and loved them! I just love Homegoods, I only went for the first time last week! I have one right by where I live but I had never gone before. Now it's terrible I want to go all the time LOL. I checked out a few of your older posts, does your daughter go to SDSU, USD, or UCSD? I'm finishing my third year at UCSD :) I just love San Diego. Lovely blog!

All the best,
Allison

Nancy said...

How wonderful. Those flower plates are just gorgeous. I've got to get to HomeGoods even though it is 100 miles away! :)

Michelle said...

The small flower plates are gorgeous! I would not have passed them up either!!

The Bliss Journey said...

Your tablescape is beautiful. I love the new plates.
Kathleen

Anonymous said...

What a gorgeous table! I love your new flower plates and the christmas tree! You're very good at this!
Be a sweetie,
shelia :)

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Just beautiful. Your centerpiece is stunning. So different and creative. Your new dishes are just gorgeous. I love the flowers and the beautiful sayings. The entire tablescape is so well done. Just lovely. Hugs, Marty

Kim Pigue said...

So pretty! I love the Christmas tree what a creative use for it!

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Lori (All That Splatters) said...

I am so loving the plates you found. They are just gorgeous. You are so creative - I love it all!

Barb @ The Everyday Home said...

Janie - I am sooo in love with this table. I love the plates and the sayings are so lovely. I really like your scrapbooking touches and how it adds whimsy to the table. I have the same tablecloth and love it! Your blue stemware is divine. So, so pretty!
Thanks for sharing, Barb

Domestic Designer said...

Oh how lovely! Your plates are great! In fact I love everything. You are so creative! You did a great job!

Bridget said...

I love those plates and your dining room furniture, just gorgeous!
Happy TT, Bridget

Anonymous said...

How creative and lovely. I would have snapped up those plates too. You have a great blog!

Unknown said...

Great tablescape! I love it. I really like the tags.

Lindsay said...

I really like the hints of blue!

Martha said...

I saw the same plates but passed them up -- now I'm sorry I did!

ellen b. said...

Janie! This table is fabulous! I really do love the touch of blue you added!! Those plates are great...

Scribbler said...

My what pretty wineglasses! (I have the same ones!)

I saw those little plates today, but I don't think I have anything to put them with. You did a spectacular job!

Scribbler

Pinky said...

I just love your new plates, soooo p[retty and love the sayings on them too! I hope your HH does get into tablescaping! That would be great! Then he will WANT you to buy more dishes etc.!!!! HEHE!!! Pinky

Unknown said...

Your new plates are SO pretty! Lovely Tablescape too... Very whimsical with the letter tree!
~Really Rainey~

The Frankie said...

Really nice tablescape & LOVE the plates! I also would have had to sneak them into the cart. Great job!!

Southerncook said...

Janie, Beautiful TT post and I love those dishes and your dining room is lovely. Warm and inviting.

Carolyn, N FL

Mary said...

What a very pretty table! I love your new plates, and I'm chuckling over the fact that your husband is intrigued by HomeGoods. :) Oh, and your centerpiece is beautiful!

Cynthia said...

What a lovely table. I love the plates with the flowers. Thanks for sharing and have a great day!

Robin said...

Those plates are so cute.....what a great find.....

Lovely tablescape....

Have a beautiful day.

Candy said...

Lovely, love the blue stemware and those are the sweetest plates ever.
Great detail all around.
Cheers,
Candy

Fifi Flowers said...

Ooooh soooo pretty... those blue glasses are FAB!!! What time shall I arrive?
ENJOY your day!
Fifi

~CC Catherine said...

Janie, This tablescape is stunning, from the stemware to the chargers, to those SCRUMPTIOUS little floral plates! Who is the maker of those floral plates Janie? I'd love to find them here in my own GA town. Be sure to stop by my place to sign up for my Blog Giveaway! There are two ways you can be placed into different drawings and it's all mentioned on my post today! ~AuRevoir! ~CC Catherine ;)

Blondie's Journal said...

Janie,

I like this tablescape alot! You put so much creativity and imagination in to it! The Christmas tree idea is fabulous and it must have taken a lot of time!

I would have snapped up those plates in an instant! I have yet to have gone to a HomeGoods even though I have two nearby. One of these days...

I want to ask where you got your chargers. I am having a difficult time trying to find ones I like.

Have a great week! :-D

xoxo
Jane

Linda Q said...

Janie , great table. Loving those plates alot!! Fun that HH was willing and enjoyed the store too!
Linda Q

Kim @ Starshine Chic said...

Great table. I love the tags you made the best.

Lori E said...

How very original. I have yet to do a tablescape Thursday. You guys have used up all the very best ideas.

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Those plates are sooo pretty, and I love the sayings on them! And how pretty your tree is with the tags on them. Your tablescape looks so elegant. What great fun if you talk your husband into doing a tablescape! Can't wait to see your beach theme. laurie

imjacobsmom said...

Very creative! I'll have to head over to our Homegoods to look for those plates they are adorable! ~ Robyn

Unknown said...

Those flower plates are sure keepers. I can see why they were a must have for you.
Happy Twirls

Cass @ That Old House said...

What a pretty, pretty table -- and I am very impressed that your husband shopped at Home Goods with you. wow.
All my husband does is say, "Nothing surprises me on Tablescape thursday" now when he comes home from work and finds the table set for 6 and it's only the two of us!
LOVE those flower plates...wow!
Cass

Brenda Pruitt said...

This is my first visit to your lovely and creative blog. But it certainly won't be my last. You are so inspiring with your artistic efforts in planning your table. I am duly impressed. My grandmother's name was Violet, so that plate was special to me.
Brenda
http://cozylittlehouse.blogspot.com
http://viewfromthepines.com

Kathleen Ellis said...

So pretty, Janie! That's a great idea to have our hubby's do a tablescape....hmmmm!
;-D