Showing posts with label dishes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dishes. Show all posts

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Thankful Tablescape

Hello Blogland!  I couldn't resist sharing a Thankful tablescape with you because I've got so much to be thankful for, much of which never comes across on this blog.  Some of you have asked again where I've been.  Well, the long and short of it is, I've been working! My new job now in retail allows me to work during the week and have my weekends and Mondays off.  What a blessing that is, and I love it!

I am not blogging as much these days because it's really just not that much of a priority to me. Quite simply, I've decided to leave the everyday blogging to all you wonderful and inspirational professional bloggers.  I do hope that there's still room out here for those like me who want to pop in on occasion and share.  I am still looking at your blogs and gaining beautiful inspiration and ideas as I am sure you can see from much of what I share as well.  So....without further ado, here's a Thanksgiving tablescape that I hope you will enjoy!

Love my turkey basket.  It was from Ah, at home.  Too bad they are no longer in business.


I decided to give this years setting a mixture of old and new.


The "Be Thankful" bags were from Michaels last year. 

I just couldn't resist using these linen placemats that I purchased from a church/yard sale a few years back.  I just love the fall colors of the crewelwork on them.

My fabulous Lenox dinner plate is from my Butlers Pantry collection.

And the salad plates were from TJ Maxx and Marshalls.

Now, isn't this the cutest little thing?  I found these corn holder plates at a local thrift store.  I love that they are just the perfect color match to my Butlers Pantry dishes as well.

Here' s some new! New style and new linens.  I just had to make these chevron napkins this year to be a little trendy ya know!
I like the way the chevron coordinated with my runner I purchased a few years ago from Joanne fabrics.

I used my grandmothers crystal with the gold etchings for the wine and these pretty gold goblets purchased from a resale store were the perfect choice for tea.


Gobble, gobble shakers were from Ross.


From this view, I think either my brown or woven place mats may have been a better choice but then I wouldn't have gotten to use the linen ones...and well, I like those...alot!!! LOL!



These candlesticks were the perfect choice of color.  I love how well they coordinated with my runner.

And the pine cone candles have always reminded me of fall.

Here's a little trick I learned from all of you bloggers.  Wrap some jute twine around almost anything and it will add just that extra touch of cuteness!

I've also done a little rearranging in the dining room too.  I moved my china hutch off the side wall and placed it on the back wall of the dining room where the marble table and mirror used to be.  I had another side table in here where this black sideboard is now and the black side board was where the marble table is now.  Basically, I took out one of the extra side tables because it was feeling just a little too crowded to me. Even though we only use this room a few times a year, I still like it to feel as spacious as possible.  I still revamping this room little by little.  Hoping to find a new rug this year.  Now that's quite a challenge.  Would love any suggestions on that!

Well, there's my Thankful table y'all!  I hope you enjoyed it.
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I can hardly wait to get things set up for Christmas this year.  I am literally chomping at the bit.  I may even break tradition and do it this weekend.  Well, maybe.  
We shall see!

Thanks so much for stopping by!
I wish each of you a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

15% Off Dish Sale with Mary Keels Ah! At Home

Hey Ladies!  I just wanted to let you all know about a fantastic sale that is going on right now on my online site at Ah! At Home.  We have just added 7 new dishware collections that are sure to please everyone! 


Even better we have also just been informed that all orders over $50.00 from now until midnight on Monday, July15th, will get an additional 15% off!  Woohoo!!!  I am very excited about that!

Make sure you use the coupon code: NEWCOLLECTIONS in the box upon checkout to get your discount.  Be sure and visit my site below to place your orders for any of these new collections shown below.

I made a few collages to feature each new collection to share with you and my other pages.  I know there is something here each of you tablescapers will love.  In fact even if you are not a tablescaper there is probably something here you will adore too.  To order any of these either click on the picture itself or click on the following link;


I do believe I may have died and gone to tabletop heaven yall! LOL! I am so excited to see we have added several new tabletop collections on my website sales page. The Oceanside Collection is one of my very favorites! I feel a tablescape coming on soon!

This collection is absolutely stunning! I know it well and can assure you it is very sturdy. It's an off white color made with slight variations of light brown etching around the raised embellishments. This collection would will make a very elegant setting as well as an excellent starter set to coordinate and mix and match with many other collections. You will LOVE it!


I know I'm not the only one who loves a good Roo! This collections got it all too! You will love the red,white and black color combination that fits so nicely into all home decor. Check out those adorable polka dots as well. This is 
classic country decor at it's best!

I know there's a few of you who just can't do with out that cup o' joe! Now you can entertain all your coffee buds with this beautiful collection.

This beautiful collection is bursting forth with bold red flowers on either an understated cream or a dramatic black background. Very contemporary and stylish!

Okay so here's one more! I know this one pretty well too. It's the perfect way to celebrate a birthday or teach your little girls how to host a tea party in style. I know for a fact you won't find all these coordinating pieces in the stores!



Last but not least, it's time to wrap up this dish party in colorful style. That's right everyone it's Fiesta Time! This collection is so pretty and sure to liven up your kitchen any day of the week. Don't wait for a party or a special occasion. Make every night a time to celebrate!


As always, I've placed adds on my Facebook and Pinterest pages with the same info for each picture and thought I'd share them here with you as well.  If you'd like to follow me on either of these sites to keep up with all of our sales, please click on the links below.

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I hope your as excited about this sale as I am!  In any case I really would love to have you shop with me anytime my sweet friends!  Hope your having a great day too! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Friday, July 5, 2013

4th of July Tablescape - 2013

Hi Friends! I am very happy to say I was able to create a beautifully festive tablescape for the 4th this year.    I say this because the last few years I was working I had been so pressed for time at family gatherings that I often resorted to paper plates. I know shame on me right?  Let me assure you there were no paper plates here this year!


We had a very small gathering with only one son, my mother, my brother and his girlfriend and the Mr. and myself.  It was a small crowd but a wonderful afternoon!  We were even able to get in a quick dip in the pool in between afternoon showers which have become an everyday event lately.

I love creating a 4th of July tablescape because for me it's like enjoying the fireworks.  It's when I let my go of the matchy-matchy look and go for the element of pure surprise.  I get such a kick out of combing different patterns, colors and textures this time of year.  I discovered how much I enjoyed mixing it all up several years ago when I created one of my most favorite tablescapes after the 4th.  I called that one American Country because of the elements I used.  Click HERE or on the name to see it.  This year I wanted to stay focused more on the 4th but still mix it up.  Since I have so many pictures to share the rest of my post will be minus the chit chat with a few comments towards the end.  I hope you enjoy!




























We enjoyed all our favorites; BBQ, rice and hash, green beans, rolls and sweet tea.  The menu was fairly light because there were so few of us and I wanted to make sure we saved room for the dessert my  brothers girlfriend brought.  

Oh boy, am I glad we did!  This is what is left of what she brought, Strawberry Upside Down Cake.  It was positively delish!  She got the recipe off of AllRecipes.com.  

Because we were going to be outside for a bit I wanted to also provide a little extra refreshments.  I got this very simple recipe off of Pinterest and decided it was the perfect solution.  It's called Spa Water, doesn't that just sound refreshing to you?  I thought so too! 

All you do for this water is mix in fresh strawberrys, pineapple, ice cubes and water.  That's it!  It eventually has a pinkish tint and taste ever so slightly of the fruit.  It's very refreshing to say the least.  I chose this because you could easily add in a bit of wine for a spritzer if you'd like.


I really enjoyed the 4th this year because I didn't get stuffed and had a very nice time visiting with the family, catching up and relaxing.
How about you?  I hope you had a great 4th of July too.  I'd love to hear all about yours!

Here's a list of the accouterments from above to the best of my recollections... 

Lady Bug Dinnerware; Hausenware designed by Libby Wilke - Ross Stores
Lady Bug Cream and Sugar; Hausenware - Ross Stores
Blue Calico Dinnerware and Salad Plates; Queens - TJ Maxx
Burgandy Salad Plates; Toscana Burgundy - Pier 1
Star Shaped Melamine Dishes - Michaels
Hammered Flatware - Gibson - Stein Mart
Green Goblets - Walmart
Star Shaped Salt and Pepper ; Dollar General???
White Placemats with striped borders; Dollar Tree
Yellow Tablerunner; Pottery Barn
Hurricane Vase; Merino's Furniture
Bread Basket w/Fabric Insert; recent thrift store find


Thanks so much for stopping by today! 
  Have a wonderful weekend!