What happens when a dishaholic plays with jewelry?

A new necklace & earrings are born!

But wait....I tried to make napkin rings too! 

I call  them inspiration!

I'm not super happy with them, I wanted them to be a little more fancy. 

But I will keep trying!

 This tablescape is exciting for me today. I was given some dishes and I love them. Funny how things work out. I bought the pink, Premiere, "April Rose" china at The Thrift Store. While I was there I saw salad plates and big bowls that were green. Not this green a little more limey.  I couldn't decide and I couldn't buy both. So I decided to buy none of them. Remember we are on a tight budget!

When I came home, Rosie, my friend called to say she had dishes for me! These cute little Wood & Sons dessert plates! I consider that a God moment!A shout goes out to Rosie for the dishes she has been finding for me!

I love my teacups so I added them to the plates!

The chargers are metal and I found them at "Something Special".
 A  store that supports battered women!
I feel like I am giving back and recycling at the same time.

The tablecloth is also a Thrift Store purchase.

 My glasses are also a thrift find. They are not vintage......

My daughter gave me this teapot for Mother's Day one year.

The little plate I bought at The Thrift Store.

 I had planned to hang it on on my dining room wall but you see how well that worked out! lol

Finally my centerpiece. Rum Rill is the maker of the vase.
All is time I thought my mom had made it! I never looked on the bottom until now! LOL
I am shocked!

A view of the whole table!

I enjoyed setting this table! Thank you for stopping by......

Blessings My Friend,


I will be joining:

 BNOTP with Susan for Tablescape Thursday
http://betweennapsontheporch.net/spring-and-easter-tablescape/

A Spring Mantle

Forgot to post this last week. The weather in Spring Texas has been cloudy so pictures are not as pretty and bright.

The candelabras are from a consignment ship in Dallas.

The green vase, which I love, love is from my favorite Thrift Store here in Houston!

Have a great weekend!
Blessings My Friend,

Easter is here????????

This is the first Easter table I have set this year and I won't be using it! 

Mr. Sweetladyelaine and I are not doing any entertaining this holiday. 

We are going to a neighbors for brunch!

For the holiday I always use good china & crystal. 

My mom does too and so the tradition goes on. LOL

Today, I did use a mix........because I can!

A blue glass charger with my Blue Garland dinner plate, salad plate and a Gibson white bowl.

Nothing fancy, it  just speaks simple. 

The elegance comes from the tablecloth, silver and centerpiece. 

Each white bowl has a special egg inside. I bought these in IL at a flea market.

 Eggs are all over our house on Easter. My mom gave me at least 50 marbled eggs.

 If you look closely at my pictures you can see them on the table.

My Blue Garland coffee set by Haviland

 Blue Garland casserole dish

A view of the whole table

                         I hope you have a wonderful Easter! 

       Blessings My Friend,






I will be joining:

Susan at BNOTP for Tablescape Thursday

http://betweennapsontheporch.net/spring-easter-table-setting-an-easter-decorated-tree/

Blue at the Zoo

Just to update you...................
Mr. Sweetladyelaine is still working on his promoting his business and job hunting. It seems to be picking up.  We have hit a rough patch, but I am not homeless yet!
Praise God! HE is faithful!
The past few weeks have been heartbreaking for me..........my Aunt Elaine's husband, Edmond "Babe"  passed away on the 10th and eleven days later her brother, my uncle, Gene (Chip) died on the 21st unexpectedly. I must admit, reality set in. My Uncle Chip, as we called him was 66 years old. When we lived New York,  Chip, Gretchen, John & I were together most weekends.
I didn't forget you all, just have had a little set back.

Now that you are caught up.......................
The inspiration for my table today came from Russian napkin rings on loan to me by my friend, Rosie. I love when friends allow me to borrow their treasures!
Cobalt blue is the theme today!
I used my glass Pier 1 chargers with the Russian napkin ring and yellow bandannas as napkins.

 Topped them with "Gibson" white dinner plates

and my white & blue Fitz and Floyd, Allegro in glazed blue.

 My tea set was bought at a garage sale many years ago for $5.00
on Union Street in Schenectady, NY.
There are no markings on it at all. It's just chunky and old. I love it!
It sits on the top shelf of my desk where I use my computer so I can look at it everyday.

My pitcher is a fairly new find from The Thrift store here in Spring, Texas.
The blue details are beautiful!

 My little blue bird keeps his eye on the table by sitting in yellow "Sweet Olive Designs" crown bowls.

I used my milk glass pretzel compote and sat a Pier 1 yellow bowl in it filled with red roses. I use mirrors alot and this happens to be one that I bought for a wall in one of my houses that never got hung up in any house. It just sits under centerpieces as their base! LOL Simple but really gives the table the color!

A final look at the whole table!

Lately Mr. Sweetladyelaine and I have not been entertaining, so my tables are set just for you. I hope I inspire you as you do me. Can't wait to see all the pretty tables this week. I have been missing you!


I will be joining:

Susan at BNOTP for Tablescape Thursday

http://betweennapsontheporch.net/a-spring-table-setting-with-the-easter-bunny/

Blessings My Friend,
I will never leave nor forsake you. ( Hebrews 13:5)

Black, White & Red

And I through in a little turquoise for fun! 

Here's how it all started.........................
I bought a new lace runner at Hobby Lobby and started to put away my Valentine decorations and this table evolved. I have never set a black and white table before so I was kind of excited! I wasn't sure what dishes I could use.............

I started to use white but decided to look through my dishes and see what I could find. I found these black and white ones but I only have three. (I have to stop buying only three.......I need to at least buy four dishes) Do you do that?
 I think when I bought them I thought I could buy another one somewhere else, and it never happened. I thought they looked like they were from the Dollar Store.

I used red round placemats for color!

Anyway here is the placesetting I used my favorite white bowls.

My centerpiece is white milk glass separates with roses and turquoise beads to give it some color.

I just got the cute black iron teapot from my friend, Rosie.
 I used turquoise votives to carry the color. I forgot to put in the candles. No candlelight today.

My little elephant is there just because he's cute!

A very simple everyday table for us!

I am a little late getting this done today. I hope you don't mind that I rushed.
Thinking of you today! Have a wonderful weekend.

Blessings My Friend,

I will be joining
 BNOTP for Tablescape Thursday
http://www.betweennapsontheporch.net/a-mystery-table-setting-in-the-style-of-the-board-game-clue/

Rustic & Refined  for Table It Sunday
http://www.rustic-refined.com/