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I love designing tablescapes. I started back in September 2010 and I now design tablescapes to share on my blog as well as on "Between Naps on the Porch" for Tablescape Thursdays.

My passion for designing tablescapes has sent me out on a search to buy more dishes that I can share every week.

I also enjoy making my own napkins to go with my different dishes and I love to mix and match some of my beautiful dishes.


Monday, April 30, 2012

Re/Post My Italian Dinner.

My Inspiration for this Tablescape was having my friends over for
a dinner party.~~
My dinner tonight is Lasagna !! I hope you like it ~~
You know!! I always mix my plates with other dishes ~~
I purchased my new set of four red poppy salad dishes and soup bowls from
Ross two weeks ago for $12.00 for both. I did add my yellow Lotus  from Ebay dinner plates to this Tablescape.
This is the Soup Bowl ~~love the red poppys on the white.
This is the lovely Salad dishes ~~
Let's light the candles and have a glass of Chianti red wine !!!
My centerpiece ~~I put together two years ago
with silk flowers.!!
I put a red tablecloth under the Vintage embroidered table topper with the
red poppy flowers~~So you can see how lovly it shows up !!
I hope you all enjoy the dinner!! I also hope you all come Back!!
Please take a moment to comment. Thank you so much !!
I am linking up with these Blogs for there linky parties.http://www.betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/

64 comments:

Visits With Mary said...

I love the poppies, they made a beautiful table !
Do ya think we're ever gonna have some rain?

Ginger said...

Love, love. love, the Poppies! Such a beautiful table. I'll be there with bells on. Did you say lasagna for supper...yummy!
Til next time...
God bless you.
Ginger

linda said...

oh i love the dishes and table cloth it all looks wonderful Diane and boy do i love lasagna :)

Poppy @ With a Dash of Color said...

Hi Diane, I'm one of your neighbors at Marty's Table Top Tuesday and I'm so glad I stopped by! You have created a gorgeous tablescape. It looks so cheerful and summery! I love those Poppy dishes from Ross and I love poppies, my namesake! Do drop by if you get a chance. Have a lovely evening!~Poppy

http://withadashofcolor.blogspot.com/

Niki said...

Just gorgeous!!! following back from sofreemecrafts.blogspot.com!!!

Barbara F. said...

Thanks for dinner, Diane! I love your tablecloths. xo,

Delightful Order said...

Beautiful!
DaNita

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Your tablescape is gorgeous. I love your poppy flower dishes and the yellow just makes them pop. Your linens are gorgeous, and the centerpiece is perfect. Love the menu. Wish I was there. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

FABBY'S LIVING said...

I love this poppies china Diane!...and thank you for dinner, I never say NO to lasagna, I love it! I love your tablecloth with the centerpiece too, it ll goes together so beautifully, I sure love it hon...Thanks for the invite!
Hugs
FABBY

Blondee said...

Very pretty, red is one of my favorite colors. I liked the layered linens to highlight the detail, too!

Have a lovely night!

Unknown said...

Love the tablescape. i am a big fan of red and on the table it is the best!!

Unknown said...

Diane, I'll be right over... my kind of dinner love the dishes

Pattie

Marlis said...

Love love love the poppies. Totally love the new dishes. And the topper is very pretty too. Great table!

Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezes said...

I love the color combination, it's stunning! Another masterpiece!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous table, I lake it!
Have a lovely day.

Frog Hollow Farm Girl said...

Hi Diane, we just returned from Italy and wild, red poppies were growing all over the place! Your tablescape reminded me of those lovely little wildflowers - so lovely. Ciao, bella!

simon said...

Oh Diane,
Love the Poppy dishes...you must let me know where you got them.
Table looks breath taking, gorgeous as always !!! love you

Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder said...

Dearest Diane,

Your table setting with the poppies is perfect. Many different things fitting together over the years... that's the fun of it!

Lots of love,

Mariette

Elizabeth and Gary said...

I love it Diane!!
The poppy dishes are so pretty and they are red, my favorite color...I think a trip to Ross is in order this weekend for me..lol
Lasagna is one of our family favorites...
Have a sweet day and hugs, Elizabeth

Jessa said...

A beautiful bright table! The embroidered tablecloth, layered with the red, just steals the show. Beautiful with the matching dishes.

~Sues Treasures on the Porch~ said...

Diane this is a beautiful happy table I love the poppies they look great with the yellow great job!

Gina said...

This is such a pretty tablescape! I love the red & yellow colors & your poppy dishes are beautiful.

Denise said...

Hi Dianne,

What a fun table! I love the way all of your poppy elements came together so well. Those poppy trail dinner plates are really versatile aren't they? I love lasagna!! What time should I be there? Have a great weekend.

Denise at Forest Manor

Anonymous said...

Oh goodness, your table is lovely. I love your poppy dishes sitting on the yellow plate. What a fabulous choice for tablecloth and runner!! Beautiful!! Happy Mother's Day!

Marigene said...

I love the red/combination, it makes me smile. The tablecloth is beautiful.

Tess said...

Love those poppy dishes!!

Jacqueline said...

Diane, fabulous table for Italian night! I just love the new poppy dishes and the combination with the yellow. I bet everyone couldn't get over it! So sorry I couldn't make it! Wouldn't it be fun to have a party with all of our lovely blogging friends?!!

we three dogs and me said...

Love lasagna and your poppy dishes. Some of my family are Italian though I'm not but love their food. lol

Rettabug said...

Hi Diane!
What a delightfully decorated table you've set for your friends & what a delicious menu you have planned!
Those poppy dishes are very new to me...I've never seen them...they are very striking.

Love the Chianti in the wicker wrapped bottle. We used to save those, as we were told they weren't going to make them any more. I think they lied! LOL

Thanks for your kind words about the Talavera pottery.
I hope you have a lovely Mothers Day surrounded by your children & grands!

fondly,
Rett

orchid0324 said...

Oh, how magnificent your table setting is!
It sure is sunning combination and truly fabulous.
Love xoxo, orchid

Needles Everywhere said...

Oh how lovely. I adore the table topper, and those bowls and salad plates are just perfect. The stemware is really pretty. What a great and inviting table.

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Savannah Granny said...

Wow, This is just lovely. The red just pops with the yellow dinnerplate. I love how well the centerpiece goes with the beautiful table topper. You did a fab job again. You are an artist girl. Hugs, ginger

Tablescapes By Diane said...

Hi lovely lady. I would like to Thank you all!!!For all the lovely comments on my Tablescapes so sweet of you all.~~~Will Im almost at 200 followers now !!!
I need to have a Give-A-Way !!! Maybe next week some time. Now this is a MAYBE Ladie. I do hope you all have A Happy Mothers Day.
love you all~~~xxoo Diane

Debbiedoos said...

Oh Diane that looks so delightful, the meal I am betting was pretty delish too. You do know you are spoiling your Man something terrible.

Katherines Corner said...

Oh the red poppies are lovely. I am always smiling when I visit your page. Your taste is exquisite.Happy Mothers Day! Big Hugs!!

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

This looks beautiful and the lasagna sounds delicious! Happy Mother's Day.

Tablescapes By Diane said...

Hi lovely ladie you need to see Katherines Give-A-Way !!! The link is http://katherinescorner.com
She has some Beautiful Dresses.~~~~
Thanks You.
Diane

Stitchfork said...

So pretty!! Hate to cover it up with food!
xo Cathy

Lizabeth said...

Diane I love the red poppies! The yellow plate makes them pop right off of there! Great table setting for your Italian night!

Ldy ~~ Dy said...

Hi Diane!
So nice of you to stop by my blog! I came right over to leave you a comment and started scrolling through your posts!! Wow!! You have some beautiful tablescapes!! I will for sure be stopping by more often! I have been so super busy for the last couple of weeks but hope to have a post up real soon! I look forward to seeing you come on by and you too have a new follower!! Hugs!!

Kathleen said...

I love those dishes , so pretty! I haven't seen a chianti bottle in ages. I remember we used to make candle holders from them, let all diff colored wax drip down!

Jocelyn said...

Diane, your table is so vibrant and beautiful. Love the poppies.

Jocelyn @
http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com

FABBY'S LIVING said...

Such beautiful dishes with the red poppies! Wish I was there to have good Italian food and wine. Enjoy a happy week.
Hugs,
FABBY

SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...Pernilla said...

Lovely! Hope the lasagna was as yummy as your table setting!
Greetings from Australia♥
~Pernilla

Nann said...

Oh Diane....I LOVE love love it. Red Poppies are some of my favorite flowers and your table is just stunning. Dinner sounds just delicious. What time did you say you're serving?

Savannah Granny said...

The Poppy theme is great. They are such pretty flowers. Love the entire table. Hugs, Ginger

Bunny Jean said...

Hi Diane!

Good food, good wine and good company... what more could you want? A beautiful tablescape! That's what!

You have everything ready for a wonderful evening with friends...

Thanks for sharing at this weeks Bunny Hop Party!

xoxo Bunny Jean

Farah said...

What a colourful table it is Diane... Poppy plates are adorable ...Thanks for sharing
Hope you will enjoy a visit at
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With love
Farah

Farah said...

What a colourful table it is Diane... Poppy plates are adorable ...Thanks for sharing
Hope you will enjoy a visit at
http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
With love
Farah

Anonymous said...

The poppies are fabulous!!!! I love the table. I want those yellow dishes! Enjoy your lasagna!

Ivy and Elephants said...

Wow this is so beautiful! I thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful post. I would love it if you could share this wonderful post at our WIW linky party. I hope you can join us.

Little Susie Home Maker said...

So pretty! The poppies are beautiful. Where on earth did you find that Vintage table cloth. It all is so pretty! Glad I found your blog via Thursday Favorite Things.
Blessings,
Susie

All The Pretty Dishes said...

Your tablescape looks beautiful and I so love those poppy plates and bowls!

Chubby Chieque said...

OMG... Poppies? They are adorable. I so love your treasures.

Hope your in the best of everything and enjoy a blessed w/end.

Hugs,
/CC

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

Cute poppy dishes!!

Blessings,
Linda

The Tablescaper said...

So bright and cheerful.

Great to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays.

- The Tablescaper

Debby S. said...

WOW! This is beautiful! I don't know why I ever thought red and yellow wouldn't work! This is perfect!

Barbara said...

Oh, I love those poppy dishes, Diane! I keep looking at the ones at Sur la Table, trying to resist. They look so pretty with the yellow and the black. Lasagne sounds sooooo good.

Barbara F. said...

I loved this table last year, and I am still enjoying it, Diane. Have a great week. xo

The French Hutch said...

I missed this the first time around. So glad you reposted. Love the poppies. I'm a big fan of red and and white to. Love all the details. Diane the lasagna sounds delicious.

Emily
The French Hutch

Katherines Corner said...

The poppies are lovely. When I was young we used to play in the poppy fields. Hugs and thank you for joining in the hop fun. xo

Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️ said...

Gorgeous tablescape! I love your vintage embroidered table topper. The poppies dishes are beautiful.

Dee