Well the dining room redecorating is almost to completion. I just have a few more items to tweak and Mr. RL has to put up the wainscoting, I am hopeful that it will be very soon. But it has been awhile since I last put together a tablescape, and it happens to be only two weeks before turkey day, I just couldn't resist setting a Thanksgiving table using some of my new blue transferware dishes I purchased the other day at the Christmas Tree Shop. They had a 20% off week and I bought these new dishes on the tail end of that sale.
I paired the blue and white salad plates with the white Country Cupboard plates I received from the Pfaltzgraff people last year along with some really old blue and white plates I bought back in my 20's. I think they look lovely resting on the new Devon Lake place mates from Williambsburg. The napkins and table runner were closeout buys from Williams-Sonoma a few years back, and they just happen to coordinate perfectly with the autumn feel of the tablescape.
Here is a sneaky peaky at the one dining room wall which was once the home to a rather large oil painting in the old red dining room.
The silver server was a yard sale find from about two years ago...shhhh...it was only 5 dollars!
I made good use of my beautiful new coffee pot by filling it with pretty faux flowers.
My glassware is pretty old too. I bought it about 13 years ago at Target.
And that is my table set for a fall feast! I am not actually entertaining for Thanksgiving this year, my shtick is Christmas Eve. This year Thanksgiving is going to be held at my sister-in-law's home and she will be hosting over forty for dinner! God Bless her right?
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays and I plan to savor it before the Christmas rush begins. I know there won't be much time since it falls so late in the month this year, but I am going to do my best to give Thanksgiving the attention it rightfully deserves!
Hope you enjoying a wonderful week!
XO
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Gorgeous, blue and white are forever my fave!
ReplyDeleteYou did a fantastic job on this, so warm and inviting too.
Cindy
GORGEOUS Barbara!!!! Your photos are AMAZING!! That first shot that you softened belongs in a magazine!
ReplyDeleteI love the sneak peek at the dining room. and love the blue with that orange in the table scape. I just think all of it is gorgeous. I know you are getting excited about it. That blue and white pattern is so lovely. I say that, but have no blue stuff, but love to see it in other peoples home. Those white dishes on the wall is up my alley. I am into all white ironstone and no color in my dishes, that way I can add anything I choose to mix it up. I can't wait for your big reveal. So far I love it Barbara!!!
ReplyDeleteHello from another Barbara :) I popped over here from BNOTP to see your tablescape - and it is beautiful! I love my house best in the autumn because the pumpkin colors compliment the blues of my home's decor. Just like your table.
ReplyDeleteOh, Miz Barbara- with a table that pretty you really need to host SOMETHING before Christmas! It is just gorgeous. I had a huge collection of blue and white china and gave it all to my oldest daughter and it has been stored since then. I am hoping that some day she will develop a love for it- I had all the goblets and everything- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Barbara! Blue and white with a pop of orange always works for me. Your shots are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, absolutely gorgeous! I love it all! Great great job. xo
ReplyDeleteAnd I was just going to ask you if I could come for Thanksgiving! LOL! Gorgeous setting and I love the blue dinnerware. I hope you enjoy yours!
ReplyDeleteYour table is just gorgeous! Love those beautiful fall colors.
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I love this table, as my fav is blue and White transferware plates, I love to collect them too, although I have red as well. Your place mats are so pretty, I'm gonna be looking for those too! The Fall colors in your blue teapot are so perfect paired with the blue. I just became your newest blog follower, it'll be great if we follow each other, as I love what you do.
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This is gorgeous! I have a blue and white pitcher that I use in my entryway, but I swapped it out for something more "fallish". Thanks for showing this! Dee :)
ReplyDeleteI love how you have pulled all your color and texture together. With.all the fall touches, the blue and white looks perfect for Thanksgivig.
ReplyDeleteI love all the the color. The burst of orange and blue together is beautiful. You are so talented.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Blue and orange go so well together. Love the bouquet in the teapot.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! So cozy, warm and welcoming.
ReplyDeleteBarbara , my friend: I have been lax in my visits for awhile and I am so addicted to Pinterest that I spend WAAAAy too much time there, BUT I did find a picture from this post to pin, then I had to come over. Your room looks amazing. I thought it would be hard to outdo the red, but I think you did it!! What a beautiful color combination and I am getting so tired of wallpaper, I'm stripping away at my dining room (behind the doors and in dark corners) and you will probably hear the yelling from CA to NJ when it gets into plain sight!! But I am determined!! Everything is perfect from your drapes, to plates on the wall and the DR set (is it new or was it just not standing out in the red room). Either way I can't tell you enough how beautiful it all is.You did good!..Happy Sunday..Judy
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table! Love all of the wonderful details.
ReplyDeleteYou have done a beautiful job setting the table. It is one worthy of any guest. Have a great Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteBarbara, your table is beautiful! I love the blue and white with the pops of orange. Your dining room is gorgeous and I love the plates on the wall! Thanks for sharing with SYC. I too love Thanksgiving!
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Jann
Hi Barbara, just hopping by to let you know that I will be featuring you at SYC this week.
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Jann
Hi, I just found you through Kim. What a gorgeous table. I recently posted a blue and orange one. I adore blue and white, but don't have much in my home, except on the table. Love this!
ReplyDeleteBlue and white is so pretty, your table is gorgeous I love the wall of plates too.
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty, Barbara! I'm loving the blue and white with the pops of yellow accessories and faux flowers. It's welcoming and perfect for Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteBarbara, it's gorgeous! Of course, you had me at blue and white! Thank you for sharing! You are one of the features today at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Pop on in and grab a feature button for your blog. Here is the link to this week's party. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2013/11/make-it-pretty-monday-week-77.html Hope to see your prettiness again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
ReplyDeleteI oinned this the other day so had to comr over to see the whole table. I am actually orgdering the blue goblets right now! I LOOOOOVE blue and white with orange for fall, it is a fabulous combination. Gorgeous table!!!!
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