Butterfly Table

Welcome to another Tablescape! I'm linking with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday. Be sure to jump over there to see the inspiring Father's day and Fourth of July tables.

 Last fall Husband and I found these butterfly butter and jam plates at an estate sale.  There were seven of them and I really didn't want them.  Husband insisted since they were so inexpensive. Then we saw them in the March 2011 issue of Romantic Homes Magazine!

Last month we found one more butterfly at an estate sale to even the count at eight. Love them!

The glassware is from another estate sale.  We bought about 2o different pieces for $15.  Always a great deal.

The flatware, also from an estate sale, is silver plated Community by Oneida.

Thank you for stopping by and enjoy your summer.

Jeannine

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Jeannine

Morro Bay Beachcombing

I'm linking with Laura at  Decor to Adore for Wayfaring Wednesday.  Enjoy all the virtual trips.

Husband, Daughter and her fiance and I had a great morning beachcombing at Morro Strand, a beach just north of Morro Bay on the California coast.

The weather was perfect for walking. Lots of wind as is normal on the central coast. It was sunny and we had tons of fun.

Sandollar

Morro Rock

Sea Urchins

Hopefully this will be the beginning of a summer with many daytrips.

Enjoy your summer!

Cottage Giveaway Prize!

I was very excited to receive my goodies from Kim at ArtJoyStuff. This was from the Fifth annual Cottage Charm Giveaway hosted by The Twice Remembered Cottage.  I had to share.

The wrapping on the package was a pattern and seam binding. So cute!

And a cute little brooch.

Inside was lovely journal Kim made, an artist trading card, and a package of collage findings. 

Inside.

Thank you so much, Kim.  Love all the great things and the care you put into making them.

I will enjoy them!

Jeannine

"Chintz" Tablescape

I'm joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday.
Make sure to check out all the other great tables.

Husband and I went to an estate sale last Saturday.  And the Saturday before.  It seems to be our hobby these days since we can't sleep in, to go to estate sales.  Two weeks ago he bought this lovely set of china.  It is "Chintz" by Sango.  It has such a lovely delicate pink rose all over.  The lady was selling her mother's estate and she said it had originally been a set for twelve.  There are complete settings left only for ten.  But no chips or cracks.  So lovely.

The silverware is the same rose pattern from previous tablescapes.

The small square tablecloth on the gigantic table is from Syria.  We didn't have a solid pink cloth and couldn't find one at the stores.  I guess we'll have to keep an eye open at estate sales!

I love carnations--mostly for their scent.

Thank you for stopping by.  Husband had a great time putting this tablescape together.  It was all his plan and execution.  Of course I helped by pulling out the flatware, glasses, and napkins.

Jeannine

Giveaway Winner!

The winner of my giveaway is-----

Pam!

Pam said...

Awwwww! My mom used to make aprons when I was little. I still have one that's tattered and torn, but cherish the memories that go with it. Please enter me in to your giveaway. I'm still trying to figure out this bloggin thing, so I'm using my email address. ha ha

Thank you, Pam

pamelaannseitz@yahoo.com

Congratulations!

And thank you to all who entered. Such lovely comments.

I had fun.

Thank you to our Hostess Kim at The Twice Remembered Cottage.

Jeannine

Estate Sale Finds

Happy May!  We are winding down the school year here in our school district.  One more week.  We have finals and graduation, then Summer!  I can hardly wait.  I am going to spend my time writing, painting furniture, and if I can swing it, sewing slipcovers for my sofa and love-seat.

Of course we will be spending some time planning Daughter's wedding.

Meanwhile, Husband and I spent some time at estate sales this Saturday. At the first sale I found this great pair of ;inking shears.  I have always wanted a pair but they are quite pricey.  This pair, by Wiss, was only five dollars.  I couldn't pass that up!

The little butterfly dish is a "butter and jam" plate according to the March issue of Romantic Homes Magazine.  We had just purchased our set of seven last fall.  Today we found number eight!  It is not exactly the same, but so close no one will know.  They will be featured soon in a table scape.

As will this set of china Husband purchased today.  It was originally a set for twelve, but now only has ten complete place settings.  But it came with serving dishes.  Stay tuned for a table scape!

Thank you for stopping by to see what I've been up to.

Don't forget to enter my giveaway in association with The Cottage Charm Giveaway.