Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Farewell to Winter Tablescape

I put together this little tablescape as a farewell to winter.

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The cheerful colors brighten my day.

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The cute little snowman mugs were a gift from a family friend and are some of my favorite things!

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The mugs pair well with the cranberry plates and glasses that I purchased several years ago from a local gift shop.

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The square white plates were purchased at Homegoods.

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I have a weakness for vintage silver plated flatware. I can hardly walk past it without purchasing more.

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I have a nice collection of Remembrance by Rogers Brothers. The quilted placemats were ordered from Neiman Marcus several years ago.

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I used a single blooming orchid for the centerpiece.

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The tall orchid is elegant without obstructing conversation.

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I’ll be linking to Tabletop Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch.

14 comments:

we three dogs and me said...

Love the cups and hope we don't pay for the mild winter.very sweet.

Donna (My Mothers {favorite} Daughter) said...

oh my gosh...those cranberry plates and glasses...I am almost certain they should be mine! This is such a wonderful table, I love it all sitting on those crisp white placemats!

Marigene said...

Cute table...love the snowmen mugs paired with the cranberry glass...very pretty.

Anonymous said...

Pat, your table is beautiful! I, like you, am ready to say good bye to winter. Your cranberry dishware is absolutely beautiful!!

Pinky at Designs by Pinky said...

Beautiful table! LOve the mugs and the cranberry pieces are gorgeous. XO, Pinky

Leslie's Garden said...

Good bye Winter! Come on Spring! Love your cheerful table, the red dishes are wonderful!

Maggie said...

Great "Goodbye"! This is so cute and whimsical. Brings a sunny smile and giggle. Super tablescape idea.

Tess said...

Oh tbis is a very pretty "farewell". I LOVE your cranberry glass...the color is amazing. On to spring?

suzyq said...

I just adore those mugs!!! As we don't have much snow here in Australia I don't often see anything like that in our shops.
I need to come for a holiday (with empty suitcases) to America!!
Very pretty table,
Suzyq

Marlis said...

The cranberry glass is such a lovely color. The orchid is the perfect centerpiece. Love the table.. it's so inviting. xo marlis

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

This is darling with your snowman. And your cranberry glass is so beautiful in the sunlight. Love that shade of glass.

Alycia Nichols said...

So long, Winter!!! Hello, sweet Spring!!! I like the way you're ushering Winter out with style instead of just kickin' it to the curb! The cranberry and white is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!

Robin said...

What a cheery table with the bright light and colorful elements. Sorry I can't relate to the goodbye to winter theme since it's been in the 80's for weeks here in FL! But good for the rest of you coming into Spring.

Robin
Robin Flies South

Designing Domesticity said...

Can't believe that winter is officially behind us. Although it's been pretty mild, I am happy to see it go. Bring on Spring! Thanks for sharing, liz