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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.


Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Earth Day/ Tablescape.

My Inspiration for my Earth Day Tablescape was, getting some
flowers yesterday from Home Depot and putting them in this 
sweet tool box.!!!
My dinner plate and soup bowl are from the
Dollar tree store. The color is aqua with a brown rim. I did use
a light green placemats for a Spring look.

My centerpiece is a mix of flowers going in my Garden on Sunday.
My Hubby made the tool box in school a long time ago. 
He was eight years old.

I did add some birds !!!
Just for fun~~~

I purchased my salad plate with the butterfly from
 Pier One !! some time ago.!!!



I hope you have a Wonderful Earth Day with your 
Family..

I 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.

49 comments:

Barbara F. said...

Fabulous table, Diane. Love the colors and your centerpiece!! I'd buy it. Have a great weekend. xo

oldthings said...

Dear Dianne
Nice , nice table !I like this old box (Hubby's handwork ), so wonderful to keep this so many years !The colours are warm and happy !
Have a nice weekend
Olympia

Lorraine said...

Very pretty and spring-y!! Thanks for sharing. Happy Pink Saturday!! ~Lorraine ♥♥♥

D. Jean Quarles said...

Ooh! I love butterflies! What a great Earth Day post. Yes, I am your newest follower. Have a great weekend.

Gina said...

This is just so pretty for Earth Day! I love how light & Spring like it looks. How sweet it is that your hubby made that tool box when he was 8 years old!

FABBY'S LIVING said...

Great and pretty table Dianne. I love your tool box centerpiece, so lovely. The dishes you chose are perfect and your tablescape for Earth Day turned out fabulous! Enjoy your weekend.
FABBY

Judy Biggerstaff said...

Good job Diane, glad to see you have planted some flowers in the box. I use $ Tree dishes a lot and mix with other. Cheap and easy, seems like they have new dishes every few week. Thanks for sharing.

we three dogs and me said...

Hi Diane. Just saw your blog on the thrifty groove. Love the butterfly plates and the blues. I also started in Sept 2010.I do it just for a hobby but it sure keeps me busy.See you on tablescapes

Velva said...

This is beautiful.
Velva

Anonymous said...

Wonderful table Diane. So smart of you to use the tool box for your centerpiece. It just gives it the perfect look. Thanks.

Delicia said...

Another beautiful table. Have you ever made a post on where you keep your decor when not in use and how you organize them? Inquiry minds wanna know ;-)

Michelle said...

Beautiful centerpiece with the greenery and the bird! Perfect for Earth Day!

Snap said...

I love the tool box centerpiece. Recycle those flowers (so Earth Day!).... Love the colors on your table and the butterflies. Happy Earth Day!!!

Katie@LeBeauPaonVictorien said...

I love the colors you've used...and with butterflies, birds and twiggy elements, it's very Earthy!!! Love the tool box used as a centerpiece! I still I have mine that I made in shop class when I was in 7th grade!!

Anonymous said...

Diane,
Very pretty center piece and tablescape so nice for an Earth Day.
Pat

Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezes said...

Aren't you the clever one to create a tablescape for Earth Day!!! I love it! I especially love the centerpiece and the toolbox your hubby made as a young boy! Everything is just lovely!

Have a lovely Sunday!

Linda (More Fun Less Laundry) said...

I think it's so sweet that you have the box your hubby made when he was a little boy!! What a treasure, and you have filled it so nicely for spring. Lovely butterfly dishes too! Linda

jessica said...

Great ideas! Love that toolbox!

Victoria Mische said...

Lovely tablescape you've got here Diane! It's so nice being here as I got so many great and fantastic ideas and this one is the best tablescape I've seen far this week.

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Shabby chic Sandy said...

Your table setting is very natural and earthy looking! Love the idea of the toolbox with the flowers :)

Diane said...

Oh, Diane! That centerpiece is to die for and so creative! You did a beautiful job on this table. One of my favorites!

Linda @ Life and Linda said...

Very Earthy and Spring tablescape Diane. Your dishes are a great bargain and nice colors too. I like how you paired them together. The birds on the flowers are an added touch. Enjoy your Sunday! XOXO Linda

Diann said...

What a wonderful earth day table! It looks beautiful! Thank you for sharing with us at TTF. Have a great day!

Poppy @ With a Dash of Color said...

Gorgeous toolbox centerpiece!Love all the colors of your tablescape.. aqua, green and yellow, so pretty, Diane! Beautiful salad plates and Dollar Tree soup bowls... everything is so perfect for spring:)Thanks for sharing with us~Poppy

Katherines Corner said...

Diane, my darling friend, what a beautiful table to celebrate Earth Day. Love it. The centerpiece is brilliant. Hugs and thank you for joining in the fun at the Thursday Favorite Things hop xo

Monica @ Happily Playing with Dishes said...

Fantastic centerpiece. Love your flatware too! Have a good week.

Nann said...

Just BEAUTIFUL Diane. I LOVE your centerpiece. Every detail is bright and cheerful and beckons me to want to join you. The royal blue with the pretty soft yellow just makes it pop. Love it!

Nann

xinex said...

I love the color of your dinner plates. I have seen them from Aledia's table also. I should go to our dollar store too to see what they have. The centerpiece turned out really nice too. Beautiful table, as usual, Diane!...Christine

Creations By Cindy said...

Oh I love the toolbox! The tablescape is precious. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

The yellow and blue is so pretty, love those floral plates and your centerpiece is stunning. Such a beautiful mix of flowers. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Very pretty. Hugs, Marty

Chubby Chieque said...

Hi Lady D...

What a great combination. I love your sallad plates and the stemwares and the flatwares. They are so adorable.

The centerpiece is outstanding. Beautiful

Hope you have a great day.

Hugs,
/CC

Chatty Crone said...

A very pretty 'spring' table design. Love it. sandie

Anita at Cedar Hill said...

Hey Diane, I love, love the flowers!! Did you link it to Cowgirl Up? I hope you do if you haven't already. The flowers in the tool box are just an adorable combination.

Roxanne Reinhart said...

Very pretty table. I love all the volors and the flowrrs in the box

Calypso In The Country said...

What beautiful colors! You really come up with some gorgeous combinations!
-Shelley

Yona Williams said...

I love the butterfly accents on the table, especially the plates.

I'm stopping by from Favorite Things Thursday at Katherine's Corner.

Have a great day!

Yona from Yona Writes
http://artpark78.com/blog1

Unknown said...

I love the blue and yellow! The birds are a special touch! Come back next Monday!
Thanks for linking up to the French party!

Katherines Corner said...

Thank you for linking to the Thursday Favorite Things hop I hope you have a weekend filled with happy! xo

My Recent Favorite Books said...

Love your blog! such pretty ideas and gorgeous photos!
following from Katherines Corner Thursday Favorite Things blog hop!

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

How sweet to have the tool box your husband made as a young boy. Love your arrangement in it. Pretty butterfly plates too!

~Sues Treasures on the Porch~ said...

SO beautiful Diane I love the colors and I really love the tool box so cool that you have that and the flowers are perfect! Great job as always!! xoxoxo Sue

Lea @ CiCis Corner said...

You amaze me with all your designs and as I've said before, I'd love to see where you keep all these various dishes. My goodness!

I love the butterfly plates and I love the $$$$ store. I try to make a monthly visit to check out the deals.

Have a joy filled weekend!

Anonymous said...

Lovely blue and white color scheme. Don't you just love those Goodwill and Dollar Store finds? I'm following your blog -- nice to meet you!
Blessings,
Judy

Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLiz said...

Happy Earth Day Diane! I don't remember this post but I like it- especially the tool box your husband made! I hope you are doing well!

Linda @ Life and Linda said...

Happy Earth day Diane. your table is so sweet and cheerful. Love the birds. I love bargains too. The tool box is great, especially with the flowers. xo

Poppy @ With a Dash of Color said...

What a pretty table setting and so perfect for spring! Love the tool box centerpiece and the aqua plates and bowls are absolutely gorgeous! I wonder if our local Dollar Tree store, might still carry the same:)Beautifully done, Diane, as always!~hugs, Poppy

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I was thinking about you this morning so I popped over to leave some ♥ on your sweet blog

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