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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Sunflowers!



 I think maybe you will be able to figure out what the inspiration for the table is by the first photo...a sunflower tablecloth, big and bright! It makes me smile. I was recently at Savers and this tablecloth jumped out at me...at first I thought someone had put a shower curtain on the wrong rack and then realized it definitely was a tablecloth and that tablecloth was going home with me. With a 30% discount the tablecloth set me back $4.20.



I debated using green and yellow dishes, but figured they would get lost so I pulled out vibrant Waechtersbach red ones. I used an unmarked white plate for contrast. The flatware is Rogers 1847 Plain.


The glassware is ruby Cris d' Arques Antique and green stemmed Luminarc.


The solid red cotton napkin is held with a sunflower napkin ring of painted wood.


The centerpiece kind of fades into the tablecloth...it is the only 2 yellow flowers I have blossoming right now...achillea/yarrow and coreopsis/tickseed.




The rim shot.




Thanks for taking the time to visit today, do come back next time.

I will be linking up with 

Let's Dish/Cuisine Kathleen
Whatever Wednesday Linky Party/Holly's Stamping Addiction
Thrifty Things Friday/The Thrifty Groove
Festive Friday Fiesta/The Home Girl
Seasonal Sundays/The Tablescaper


Thanks for hosting each week, ladies!

30 comments:

Marsha said...

Beautiful as always! I love that tablecloth and laughed at your shower curtain comment. I have actually found a few beautiful shower curtains at thrift stores and cut off and hemmed the top and they make excellent patio tablecloths :)

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Marigene this table cloth is gorgeous. I think you were smart to add the red! This is why I love to thrift shop! Thanks for linking up to TTF this week!!

hugs,
Linda

Anonymous said...

Week after week, a tablescape that makes me scramble to find the perfect words to say how fabulous it is. Could I have the round placemats and scalloped plates? bbb

Pat said...

Absolutely beautiful! you get the best stuff at Savers. I go and find nothing! It all goes together great!

Anonymous said...

Wow! It's gorgeous....the red dishes were perfect for this setting. Love the bright yellow and green. Another winner!
LY,
Delma

kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchen said...

That table just makes me smile, Marigene! You find the best deals at Savers. I think you're right about the red dishes as they add a pop of color. The napkin rings are so cute, too, and especially on the red.

Kathe said...

The red is perfect Marigene! I love the shape too. Sunflowers make me smile too :-) Such a great deal you got on that tablecloth!

Marlis said...

the red was a perfect choice!!! It just pops on the table. I love that tablecloth! It's a fabulous find. So glad it was perfect for your table. Stunning. xo marlis

Bonnie said...

Your centerpiece is pretty and such cute napkin rings for your sunflower theme. The red was a perfect idea for contrast.

Judy Biggerstaff said...

You did great working with your newly acquired sunflower tablecloth (good bargain). The red was a good choice to use with the bright flowers. I have never worked with sunflowers so am glad to see your choices. Good job.

Monica @ Happily Playing with Dishes said...

I love the red with this cloth!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE! Great deal on the cloth!!

Mary said...

You find the best deals at Savers Marigene! Love the contrast of the red plates with your cheery sunflower tablecloth!

Lulu said...

Sunflowers always brighten my day no matter what form they take. Love that you used the red with the cloth. It all makes for a very cheery table.

thepaintedapron.com said...

$4.20? What a find! Using the earthy red with the sunflowers is such an unexpected and great pop of color on that sea of sunflowers! Your table really makes for smiles Marigene!
Jenna

xinex said...

Beautiful and bright, Marigene. I think this will be ideal for breakfast because it will definitely wake you up....Christine

xinex said...

Beautiful and bright, Marigene. I think this will be ideal for breakfast because it will definitely wake you up....Christine

xinex said...

Beautiful and bright, Marigene. I think this will be ideal for breakfast because it will definitely wake you up....Christine

xinex said...

Beautiful and bright, Marigene. I think this will be ideal for breakfast because it will definitely wake you up....Christine

On Crooked Creek said...

Marigene,
I L O V E Sunflowers, dear friend!!!
. . .and I L O V E your Sunflower tablescape!!!
When updating the kitchen here on the Prairie. . .I almost chose a Sunflower wall paper!!!
Our Sunflowers have reached the top of the 8 foot privacy fence. . .but no blossoms opened yet!!!
Thank you, this tablescape filled to the brim with Sunfloweres made me smile, too!!!
Fondly,
Pat

~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~ said...

Love sunflowers and your cloth is so cheerfully filled with them. Makes a beautiful tablescape. I'm trying to get back in the swing and visit my old friends. Nice to see you.
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

SavoringTime in the Kitchen said...

What a cheery tablecloth. Your table looks like an Italian bistro with those colors! So pretty!

Rettabug said...

I would have grabbed that tablecloth, too! What a happy tablescape it makes! (I wish spell check would get with the program & recognize that 'tablescape' is a real word!) LOL

Smart idea to go with the red plates...you know I ♥♥♥ red, too.

Hugs,
Rett

The French Hutch said...

Oh Wow Marigene, what a gorgeous and perfect tablescape for summer. The tablecloth and it’s sunflowers would have come home with me too, such a great price too. I love how you used your red dishes and do they ever pop on the tablecloth! Great napkin rings. Happy Summer!

~Emily
The French Hutch

The Tablescaper said...

So bright and full of fun! Great summer fun - sunflowers.

- The Tablescaper

Babs said...

Great summer tablecloth and I love the red plates and cute sunflower napkin rings.

pattie @ Olla-Podrida said...

Oh! That tablecloth! I am swooning. Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous!

Entertaining Women said...

What a great tablecloth! I love the red with it. Thanks for inviting us for a peak. Cherry Kay

Crystal Grandeur said...



Beautiful sun flower tablecloth.perfect for summer setting.love your dishes too.they match well.Well done Marigene...Hugs...Sujatha...:):)

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

What a fun table. Those napkin rings are perfect with that tablecloth, and I love the contrast of the red against all of the yellow. laurie

Kathleen said...

That is some happy tablecloth! Love how the red pops with the yellow and green!
Thanks so much for linking to Let's Dish!