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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, August 6, 2012

Saturday Night Dinner.


My Inspiration for this Tablescape was having
new Neighbors over for dinner!!
  

You all remember my poppy dishes from Ross.
I did use my white charger plates from Pier One Imports.


My Soup Tureen is from a thrift shop.


You know, I always mix my plates with others dishes!!!
Let's have a lovely glass of wine!!
I wish you would all go see this new blog for me !
She is a sweet lady.



I did not use a Tablecloth on this dark wood table.
This way my bamboo placemats would stand out!!

I hope you all come back.  Please take a moment to comment.
I am linking up with the following blogs:




41 comments:

Michele M./ Finch Rest said...

Oh my word, what a GORGEOUS tablescape!!!

Such a nice thing, to invite a new neighbor!

FABBY'S LIVING said...

Oh goodness, how great this is lovely Dianne! Wish I was your new neighbor! I love your dishes, chargers, centerpiece, actually every element you've used here. I've missed you, sweet friend. Enjoy your week.
FABBY

Elizabeth and Gary said...

Hi Diane,
How sweet of you to have a dinner in honor of your new neighbors. Your table is beautiful as always I love your center piece and the silver birds are they salt and pepper? are adorable.
Have a sweet day, Elizabeth

Grammy Goodwill said...

Those poppy plates are so pretty. I wish we were your new neighbors.

Pat said...

SO pretty! I like the napkins and bamboo placemats the best.

Barbara F. said...

Lucky neighbors! A dinner at your house must be wonderful. xo

Aledia said...

So lovely! How sweet it was for you to have your new neighbors over, I'm sure they had a wonderful time!! I do love those dishes and your napkins are always so pretty...I hope you are well and having a great day!

(hugs)
Aledia

Shabby chic Sandy said...

Everything looks so pretty--as always. Love those silver birds!

Bethe77 said...

Diane your blog is one that I hve missed so much while out from blogging. Now Im back your table settings always inspire and brighten my day. Though I can never see any of my tables as loely as yours. During my long recovery ahea of me I look forward to seeing all of your lovely tables and menues that you share. Have a splash of wine for me. As always your tables are amazing.Love those poppy's.
Blessings

Unknown said...

Absolutely gorgeous! I love all the dishes together. Great job!!

Anonymous said...

Hi Diane! Oh, my goodness! I'm sure your new neighbors were wowed when they saw your beautiful table you'd set for them! You always are the best!
Be a sweetie,
shelia ;)

Michelle said...

I like the dark wood table and bamboo placemats. Also that decanter is lovely!

Shabby Brocante, Karen said...

Diane, your tablescape is as beautiful as your gesture to have new neighbors over for dinner! Wonderful!

OlgaB said...

Gorgeous!!! Poppies are beautiful!!!

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

I love those plate and the the flowers, my favorite colors. This is so lovely and I adore your crystal decanter. Beautiful. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

The French Hutch said...

Hi Diane, What a lovely tablescape to welcome your new neighbors. I love your pretty square plates, such lovely colors. The poppy theme design on the plate and the flowers on the napkins are all pulled together with the lovely centerpiece. I always love how you mix and match. Gorgeous flatware and candleholders. I'm sure your neighbors appreciated the beautiful dinner!
Beautiful, beautiful!

~Emily
The French Hutch

Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLiz said...

Hi Diane!
Your table looks wonderful! How nice of you to set a table for your new neighbors! Your napkins woke a memory up of mine from when we were first married. I had some table linens that looked similar to your napkins! What a fool I was for not keeping them!

Savannah Granny said...

Diane, this table is beautiful. Love the poppy plates and the white chargers. The wood tables and the placemats looks great. Have a wonderful week. xo Ginger

Unknown said...

Beautiful! I wish I could see the second plate, all the way :) found you at Nifty Thrifty Tuesday

Maria Elena said...

What a gorgeous tablescape! It is stunning!

Linda @ Life and Linda said...

Your neighbors must be feel very special Diane. Beautiful tablescape.
Is this a re-post? It looks familiar.... XO Linda

Creations By Cindy said...

Beautiful...love it all but I really love that beautiful decanter! Hugs and blessings, Cindy

Tea in Texas said...

Diane, I love how you mix and match your china! I like your centerpiece and the poppy china. Your neighbors are fortunate to live by a friendly person...you! I like your thrifted soup tureen and if you would like to pop over I posted some thrifted finds, too.

Thanks, Pam

Marlis said...

Diane, this has to be one of my favorite tables.. I love the colors and the plates.. wow. just stunning. The centerpiece is so cool. Just love it all. xo marlis

Unknown said...

Your tablesetting is stunning.

Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezes said...

Gee, I wish I was your new neighbor! I'd bring dessert too! Your tablescape is just stunning! You do such a lovely job!

Chubby Chieque said...

Hi Lady D,

OMG, absolutely exquisite. This is my fave table so far and will be.

Hope you're in the best of Summer.

Hugs,
/Chie

Diann said...

This is a beautiful table Diane! Your dishes are gorgeous and the centerpiece is lovely! Thank you for sharing at TTF and have a terrific day!

Chubskulit Rose said...

So elegant! Visiting from Pink Saturday.

Wedding Anniversary Pink, your comment will mean so much!

Anonymous said...

Very very attractive table scape ... lucky neighbors!

Oh! My mom has little white birds just like yours! Too cool.

Happy Pink Saturday!

Georgie Horn said...

Always love your table settings!

The Tablescaper said...

Lovely table. Great for you to have your neighbors over.

- The Tablescaper

Sarah said...

Pretty tablescape. I know your new neighbors appreciate the special details and the thoughtfulness of inviting them to dinner.

Onlythemanager said...

I can't believe you just keep coming up with such pretty settings!

Lea @ CiCis Corner said...

Wish I was your new neighbor! Another lovely tablescape!

Marina said...

Wow, it looks great!

Judy Biggerstaff said...

It' always fun to make new friend and how kind of you to have them over for dinner. I am sure they were impressed with your beautiful table, great colors and so impressive.

Katherines Corner said...

beautiful as always my friend. I love the little birds xo

Katherines Corner said...

miss you! xo

Lea said...

What a lovely tablescape! The theme is very elegant and beautiful :)

Katherines Corner said...

I miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xo