~~~ A Tropical Luncheon~~~

HI everyone! It is so good to be back. I thought I would set a table to show you our everyday dishes that we use during the cold dreary days of winter. I LONG for tropical skies and surroundings during the winter so surround myself with items that bring that feeling to mind. I got these new rattan chargers on our recent trip to Fl. My sister took me to a World Market near her. We used to have a World Market up here  but they closed???? I love that store!  So I grabbed these cahrgers when I saw them. I decided to use them on this table because I love the dark contrast with the lighter hues of the table setting. As you can see the dinner plate has tropical leaves around the edge and the salad plates have 4 different palm trees depicted.

 I used my centerpiece that is so natural looking. And the tiki S and P stay on the table all the time.

 I found the palm tree juice glasses at CTS a few years ago. Love their shape and size. They are hand painted though and have to be hand washed.

 At first I used a tan napkin paired with the leaf one but liked the crisp white one to go better with the tablecloth. The leaves on the napkin closely resemble the leaves on the edge of the dinner plate.

 They are gathered simply with a green napkin ring. The different SHADES of green blend nicely, I think.

 Here is another of the salad plates.

 I love this little votive holder. I found it years ago before tablescaping, so only have ONE:( So, the guest of honor will get it at their place:):)

 Another salad plate. This is the banana palm.

 I also have this pretty platter. I placed it on a palte holder for you to see.

 Here are some details of the tablecloth. I love the bamboo and the palm trees.

 Maybe someday I will get to live in a warm climate.....but I doubt it. So, I just dream.

I will be linking up with these great parties:

Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch

Motivated Monday at Be Colorful

Making the World Cuter Monday at Making the World Cuter

More the Merrier Monday at DIY Home Sweet Home Project

Savvy Homemade Monday at Home Savvy A to Z

Tabletop Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Tutorials and Tips Tuesday at Home Stories A to Z

Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style

It's A Party on Thursday at A Creative Princess

Show and Share on Thursday at Southern Lovely

Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here

Share Your Creations on Thursday at Kristen's Creations

Hookin’ Up on Thursday with House of Hepworths

Addicts (not so) Anonymous on Friday at Addicted 2 Decorating

Inspiration Friday at At the Picket Fence

Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors

Sunday Showcase Party at Under the Table and Dreaming There is so much inspiration at all these parties, I hope you will visit some. Thanks so much for stopping by. I truly appreciate all of your support. Leave me a comment to let me know you were here, they really make my day!!!! XO, Pinky

~~A Winter Kitchen Table~~~

BRRRRRRRRRRRRRR, it is COLD here in Pa.!!! 17 degrees when we woke up this morning! Winter is definitely here! I do NOT like cold so when winter shows up I dream of warm climates, palm trees and sunny skies. So, I surround myself with those elements! Palm tree dishes and accessories are in my kitchen for winter!!!! Here is my table and hutch. I will share the rest of the kitchen tomorrow.

I have a bamboo runner that is black and tan on the table . For a touch of FUN, I added 2 animal print placemats!

I love TEXTURE! It brings such warmth to a space.

We each have a votive candle at out place.

The "centerpiece" which I keep to the side is a rattan tray, a wicker candle holder, a pot of faux succulents, my TIKI  S and P set, And some seed balls.

There is great texture on this pot. I bought it premade because I could never make it for what I got it....$12.99!!!!

Here is the hutch dressed for winter.

I love my monkey candle holders. I found them at Home Goods several years ago.

Love these 2 pots too. They are rough in texture and have wire handles.

I got these 2 plates for 50 cents each!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Some close up shots. That is an extension cord up there that is used for a lamp or lantern at different times of year. I couldn't get it out of the shot!

Love this vase too.

These are the salad plates that are part of my palm dishes. I will show you all of them in a tablescape soon.

The breakfast room server. I love how the sun pours in here in the winter!

Thanks for stopping by! I will join in on these parties, please go visit some of them too!!!

The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home,

French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday,

Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch

Motivated Monday at Be Colorful

Making the World Cuter Monday at Making the World Cuter

More the Merrier Monday at DIY Home Sweet Home Project

Savvy Homemade Monday at Home Savvy A to Z

Tabletop Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Tutorials and Tips Tuesday at Home Stories A to Z

Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style

It's A Party on Thursday at A Creative Princess

Show and Share on Thursday at Southern Lovely

Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here

Share Your Creations on Thursday at Kristen's Creations

Hookin’ Up on Thursday with House of Hepworths

Addicts (not so) Anonymous on Friday at Addicted 2 Decorating

Inspiration Friday at At the Picket Fence

Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors

Sunday Showcase Party at Under the Table and Dreaming

XO, Pinky

~~~The Making of an Easter Tablescape!~~~

I thought I would take you through what I do to create a tablescape. This will not be our Easter dinner table but I had all these elements and thought this would be a cute table too! So, we start with this pretty tablecloth. I got it at a garage sale several years ago for $3.00!!!!!!!! It has bunnies, chicks etc. on it but in a very subtle pattern.

 Next, I took an egg wreath to encircle....

my LARGE "chocolate" bunny! He came from K-Mart several years ago. They carried them for 2 years, I think and they are so cute!!!! He is carrying a pretty bouquet of flowers for you!

 Next is a straw placemat/charger, that reminds us of an Easter basket.

 then a Spring green dinner plate.

 Followed by a brown and cream salad plate. The brown ties into the chocoalte bunny.

 At first I put these bunny candles on a nest of moss but didn't like it, and it was VERY messy! So, you will see what I changed it to in a second.

 I used my brown bamboo flatware. it seems organic and the color is pretty on this table.

 a rattan napkin holder holds cut green napkins.

 close up of the napkin rings

 Then I decided I would place 2 wicker pillar holders with pale green pillars beside the bunny.

 So, I used my mini grapevine tiny wreaths to encircle the bunny candle. I also rolled up some raffia to lift the bunny a litlle.

 aren't the little candles so cute! I love them!!!!

 It is dark and dreary out so the pictures aren't real bright, sorry!!!!

I did light the candles but the picture didn't really show it so I didn't include that picture. I will show you the "rea" Easter table soon. I have to wash some dishes and glases etc. before I can set that table! Tomorrow is suppsed to be near 80 degress so you can be sure I will be OUTSIDE, planting flowers and getting my deck put together!!!! I can't wait! I hope you have enjoyed this litlle step by step. I so appreciate all my bloggy frioends!!!! Happy Easter to you all!!!! Don't forget, you can click on the pictures to enlarge. I am linking to Susan's wonderul blog http://www.betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/ for Tablescape Thurs. RUN over there to see tons of beautiful tables!!!!!XO, Pinky