Rooster Red Toile

As part of my continuing transformation

at the store, I re-did the back of the china cabinet in red toile paper.
As a nice accent to the paper, I selected roosters
as the theme for the display.

This cheery sunflower platter will brighten your day!

Mixing in yellow as the pop of color was perfect.

A little bee's and strawberry napkins.

I even tucked in accents

in the side shelves.

I'm joining Metamorphosis Monday, Tabletop Tuesday &

Ruby Tuesday.

Feathering Your Nest

Here's a few items to feather your nest in the dull drums of winter.
I love the winter white candle opera with the eggs as
the pre-note to spring!

Linen cocktail napkins, a mosaic hummingbird feeder and drip

wear bowls make a nice combination.

I love these light blue salad plates.

They have a hint of chocolate brown in the background.

I thought all these items complimented the

nest and blue jay towels.

A blue toile tote and garden gate ornaments combine

with metal spheres and an antique hook.
I'm joining Tabletop Tuesday; White Wednesday; and Tablescape Thursday.

Spectator Spectacular

Ever since I opened the store, I've used black and white

as a color template for some sort of display.


It just seems to be season less and neutral.

I love these seafood forks I just got in - not for seafood,

but rather to serve appetizers, olives and other "bits" on platters.

This cookie jar would make a great

business card holder

for your desk.
Also, see the napkin ring at the bottom left of the picture?

These are new and are adorable kitties!

A black and white fabric lined basket filled with flowers.

Even your day to day correspondence can add a flair

with these black and white pens.

This wine rack seemed open and empty so

I filled it with small black & white gift bags.

And miniature teapot place card holders from Crane.

I added a few serving pieces in basket weave,

which would make great "go to" pieces for your next buffet.

I'm joining Tabletop Tuesday & White Wednesday

and hope you will visit them too!

Sunny Yellow

As I continue to transform the shop over from Christmas to spring, I turn to an old faithful transition, citrus. I think it is the sunny yellows that perk us up in dull drums of winter time.
Along with the fact that citrus (fresh) is in season.

These lemon napkin rings would perk up any table!

I really like the white with yellow for a clean, crisp color palette.

Lemon towels finish off the new display!

I'm joining two of my favorite ladies this week for

Metamorphosis Monday

&

Tabletop Tuesday

Winter Blues

Between the blue birds outside my window and the blue decor inside the store, I definitely feel the winter blues lately.

I'm inspired by the blue and white dishes with oranges on these new Mary Lake Thompson towels to create a blue & white with orange table display.

I think the shot of orange perks up this table.


Just got in a set of blue and white plates and dipping saucers.

These vintage frog placecard holders are adorable!

I'm also loving the yellow cocktail napkins.

But the real show stopper is the towels.

I hope you'll stop by the store for a visit soon!

I'm linking to the following parties:

Metamorphosis Monday

Tabletop Tuesday

Welcome 2011!

Well, it's been awhile since I've done any blogging and I miss it dearly :)
Between the store and working full time, I just got out of the habit of my posts. I have resolved that blogging is a good habit to keep, as well as exercising and eating right, it keeps me "on track" with what's good for me, my store, and my very disorganized life.

So my resolution (one of many) is to post more often, comment on your lovely blogs more and generally try to stay on track :) Here's hoping!

Holiday Open House

This weekend proved to be very busy with the Holiday Open House

at the store, a Holiday Bazaar at a local church and the

Marine Corps Ball last night.

Thought I'd share some over view pictures

of the store dressed for Christmas

with details of each table to come in future posts.

This has got to be my favorite table top

display this year featuring gold and silver.

Against that huge mirror it really sparkles!

The theme above is kittens and mittens, which

seems to be a favorite for children.

Refreshments and a door prize were offered.

Mad about plaid was when you first walked in the door.

Featuring plaid votive and accent plates.

And red door ornaments.

The back table is feathers and fauna with cardinals,

amaryllis and poinsettias.

Love the red and green!

My Mary Lake Thompson towels are beeutiful :)

I hope you enjoyed your weekend!

Thanks for stopping by to visit today.

I am joining Metamorphosis Monday

and Tabletop Tuesday.