A Different Sunset Tablescape

 Monday I was delighted to be the recipient of a most unusual surprise.  I was doing my usual Monday grocery run at the local Walmart (I know, please don't chastise me) when a lady from the floral department offered me some flowers.  She was wheeling a cart full of flowers around the produce section.  These flowers had past their shelf life and rather then throw them away she decided to offer them to customers.  I got to choose from the cart whatever I wanted and they were absolutely FREE!

I actually chose a different bunch then returned those and went back for these.  I didn't pick them to begin with because they seemed to be the saddest of the bunches.   However, I felt like they were literally calling me back!  For some reason, they remind me of the sunset.  I think it is because of the color and the fact that they are fading fast.   So, in order to give them the proper send off they deserve, I am honoring them with a beautiful table scape today.

I love how pretty they look with my tropical runner!

I decided my pretty beaded copper candlesticks would be an excellent addition to the centerpiece.  Then I added two glass votives so I could use the smaller votive candles that I have on hand.

Next, I chose to use my brown place mats with the pretty crocheted edge.

Then I brought out my best pieces for the place setting.  Those flowers certainly deserve this!

This is my wedding china.  The pattern is Charleston by Lenox.  I would be willing to bet you almost every other southern girl in the state of S.C. who married in the 80's registered this pattern too.  How could we not, it would have been unheard of.

I love how dainty and feminine this pattern is, and the fact that it is an off white bone china.

I added these beautiful toile blue green napkins.  The fruit pattern is in off white and light brown.

Then secured them in my newest pearl napkin rings from Lenox.

I put out my silver as well, because I promised only the best right?  I inherited this from my in laws so I am sorry to say I do not know the patten, unless you count the "K" that is engraved on the backs of the handles.  Then I would call them our, "Special K" pattern. 

My wedding crystal also made it to the table today.

This pattern is "Madison" by Lenox.

On the end of the table I decided to add a bottle of red wine and another centerpiece.

I chose the wicker basket, wooden tray and brown napkin to add a sense of warmth to the setting.

Also one of my own handmade and handpainted by me, lavender sachet bags, my newest bird decor and a smaller cloche holding a real nest with real eggs.  Don't worry they each have a small hole in the very back of these eggs that are hollow and never did mature.  Unfortunately, I found this nest this way in one of my ferns this spring.  Too beautiful and precious to throw away, just like these flowers.

I am especially thrilled with how this setting turned out today!

This has been so rewarding because I rarely use my wedding china and crystal because it is quite formal.

  I loved mixing my best pieces with more casual pieces.  It made for a setting that I think is quite elegant but also quite comfortable. 

I have these beautiful flowers to thank for showing me the possibilities, and for reminding me it is never too late until the sun has fully set!

I am joining Susan @ http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/ for Tablescape Thursday.  Please be sure and visit the link above if you want to view more gorgeous and inspiring settings.

Thanks for visiting today and I hope you enjoyed your visit.  Have a great day!