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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

It's A Plaid World



We had a great time in Vermont over the holidays, even got lots of snow right after Christmas, but I missed doing a table!

It is almost time to head over to Between Naps On The Porch for Tablescape Thursday. Susan, thank you for hosting my favorite meme each week. Make sure you click on the link to get inspiration from the many other bloggers that share in this hobby!

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I don't know about you, but I am about holidayed out with Christmas colors. This week's inspiration came from a piece of lightweight wool that I am using for the tablecloth. It is a nice warm tan, dark rust that is almost a cranberry and bluish gray.


The dinner plates are Country Manor by Noble Excellence. They are listed as green, but are more gray with a hint of blue with a brown wash on the rims.


The raspberry solid color salad plate is by Nancy Calhoun.


The soup bowl is Pamela Gladding's Tuscan Rooster. Replacements, Ltd. lists this as an individual ice cream bowl...they are huge, holding a quart to the rim!




Layers


Place setting.


The soup tureen is a pale tan with darker tan/pink flowers, so I used it to keep in the same shades as the rest of the table instead of using a white one.


Cranberry water glass, unknown maker/pattern.


Overall of the table.


Candlelit table.


Thank you all that have taken the time to visit my blog...it is really appreciated. I hope to see you next week!

28 comments:

Marsha said...

Another very pretty setting. Those rooster bowls are cute but if it is for ice cream that is a big bowl!

I just put away the Christmas dishes so onto more colors on the table :)

Linda @ A La Carte said...

I am ready to come over for that bowl of soup. Those bowls are very cute, but ice cream? Wow! Love the plaid on the table, says winter to me for sure. Great layering!

Debbie@Mountain Breaths said...

The wood plaid makes the table feel so cozy. The rooster bowls are big enough for ice cream for two! Glad you are back and that you missed tablescaping ;o)

Debbie@Mountain Breaths said...

I see I made a typo ~ it should read "wool" plaid. LOL

Carol said...

You've returned with a bang! Just beautiful, Marigene!
Happy New Year, glad you're back!

SavoringTime in the Kitchen said...

Glad you got your table 'fix' again ;) Love the cloth and rooster bowls!

Anita Diaz said...

Wow, I love those bowls! THey are too cute! Love the dinner plates too. I do not have anything like that! Beautiful!!

Kathleen said...

Me too on the Cmas, enough!
Love your plaid, and the bowls are great!
Glad you had a safe trip!

Alycia Nichols said...

Vermont! You got to go to Vermont??!?!!! That is one of the states that is on my "bucket list." I would love to visit there in the winter and stay throughout until spring's thaw. My husband, on the other hand, is not so fond of the idea! :-( Your tablescape has a very Vermont feel to it! Have a great week, and thanks for stopping by my place earlier this evening! Happy New Year!!!

Susan Nowell @ My Place to Yours said...

Such a cozy wintertime table! Happy bday to your hubby, too! Thanks for stopping by.

Jacqueline said...

Wow, those soup bowls are just out of this world. They are a treasure and you set them off so well on this fun table. I love the napkins paired with the fun plaid. It is so fun to see things like this that I have never seen before. I am really glad you turned the bowls on their sides so we could see how fantastic they are.

Tess said...

I love this table!! That plaid is so beautiful and I can just imagine the warm woolen texture. And it goes so well with the napkins. The whole table is just wonderful!

Entertaining Women said...

I agree! I'm ready to move on from all the holiday decorating...although I'm still putting away decorations at my house. Was sick over the weekend, and it put me behind just a tad. Better now. I love to use wood fabric for tablecoverings, too. Done to earth and elegant all at the same time. I love your tablescape...every detail. Thank you for sharing your lovely design and for stopping by my post. Cherry Kay

Chubby Chieque said...

Hi dear Mimi,
Been awhile ain't seen you. Hope everything's in the best & had a great NY blast.

You always give me a smile in my face everytime I visit you coz, U rocks in tablesetting. I always envied your hidden treasures. How I wish I could collect some of those.

Bowl of hot soup, pls?

Happy TS...
Greetings from freezing Stockholm,
/chie

Barbara said...

Oh, that cloth is just gorgeous! It is so rich looking and the colors are wonderful. That is a big bowl for ice cream! You did a great job with the dish colors on that cloth. Lovely!

Anonymous said...

Oh yum! Your table conjures up memories of a hearty beef stew on a cold winters' evening.

Daisy

Anonymous said...

Love the rooster bowls!!!

Magic

Donnie said...

Everything look lovely. Those rooster bowls are so different.

Sweetladyelaine said...

Oh, just a perfect table for soup on a cold winter night! Just so inviting! I love the rooster bowls and tablecloth. Thank you for sharing. Welcome back!

The Tablescaper said...

Love all of the layers and the rich warmth of the plaid.

- The Tablescaper

Nellie's Cozy Place said...

Very warm and cozy winter table.
Love your Rooster soup bowls, they were the perfect touch.
Blessings for a Wonderful New Year
Nellie

Foley said...

Love the colors - some great finds! Now, that's a good-sized ice cream bowl...lol

Tablescapes By Diane said...

Hi lovely lady.
I love your pretty Tablescapes~~~ Your Rooster Bowls are Beautiful sweet lady.~~~Thanks so much for your lovely comments~~~Im one of your of your followers.I hope you and your family have a Happy Ne Year.
Diane

Mary said...

Love your plaid & dish combinations! Love the rooster bowls...that's a LOT of ice cream :-)

Tim Gronek said...

Plaids! Yippee! They are beautiful on tables and so soothing to the eyes when the candles are lit. You are an artist in your own right dear friend.

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

Wonderful table -- love the plaid and soup really gets me through the cold winter!

Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home said...

Just love your Tuscan Rooster bowls! Your table looks so nice!Cindy

Lou Cinda @ Tattered Hydrangeas said...

Marigene, I thought I left a comment on here the other day, but I don't see it! Oops!

Love the fabrics!! I LOVE plaid!! LOVE IT! The layering is beautiful!! Doing tablescapes is not a gift I possess, so I love to just admire and study someone who does it and does it beautifully!

Love this!

Lou Cinda :)