Thursday, August 6, 2009

Dinner at Dusk

tablescapethursday

Welcome to another awesome Tablescape Thursday hosted by our friend Susan over at Between Naps On the Porch

Tonight dinner is being served on the screened porch!  I want the table to be pretty but not overly fussy.

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First I dug out my plastic (yes! I did say plastic)  Chargers and plates that we use when we eat outside, (Target – last year)  along with some placemats and napkins to match
(Homegoods – last year)

DSC02269 (2)  I added flatware purchased from Ikea
earlier this summer.

DSC02299 (2)Crystal Glasses that belonged to my parents just to bring in just the right amount of class!

DSC02278 (2) Skyview!

DSC02398A beautiful candle –lit lantern adds just the right touch of ambiance and with its combination of wood & iron,  it complements ANY decor! 

(We only have a few of these left over at the Boutique so if you are interested in one please e-mail or post a comment)DSC02272 (2)A few more little touches completes the look I am after. 

A few votive candles scattered around,  a couple of miniature faux flower arrangements as well as fresh white roses at each place setting. 

DSC02283 (2)  DSC02309 DSC02316 (2) DSC02319 (2) DSC02324 (2) DSC02379 Now I just have to cook dinner!!   DSC02382

Blessings to you and yours!

Karyn

21 comments:

  1. Pretty and I like the Ikea flatware. I just love Ikea and you could serve up the Ikea Sweedish meatballs on those cute dishes:)
    Joyce
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  2. Karyn, your tablescape is fabulous! I love the placemats, napkins, flatware, dishes and the chargers! The flowers are pretty, too. Great job!

    Jane
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  3. What a wonderful tablescape!!! All of the details are perfect and the lantern is gorgeous!!!

    I love it!!!

    Enjoy!!!
    XOXO
    Cathy
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  4. Perfect! I love the way you turned the angle of the chargers and plates ... nothing square about you!! All about diamonds!
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  5. Very unique color combination, love it, especially those placemats.
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  6. Oh my goodness, it's hard to believe that the dishes are plastic. They're stunning. Love the placemats and napkins too. YOur flatware matches the tablesetting perectly. The crystal is really the extra touch. So pretty. Beautifully done. Hugs, Marty
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  7. I love that flatware! How cute and interesting. And different! I also like your glasses and those placemats. Very pretty tablescape!
    Brenda
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  8. Modern, pretty, blues and browns...just lovely!!! Great tablescape!!!

    Best,
    Michelle
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  9. That is a pretty table..very calming!
    You did a great job!
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  10. I just love your pretty outdoor table! It's just right with the blues and brown, the lantern and that so cool ikea flatware! I need to head to IKEA! Cindy
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  11. I really love what you've done here! Great color and details!!
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  12. What a unique and contemporary table- I love it! The color scheme is fantastic, and even though the dinnerware is melamine, it looks expensive and classy, especially on those chargers. You've done a really nice job with this, Karyn.
    :- ) Sue
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  13. Oh - I love those chargers! Everything looks great!

    PS: hey, did you happen to see my 3 "Bloom" art prints? http://www.jeannewinters.etsy.com

    :-)
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  14. Love the table color and your photos are excellent! Very romantic table... I also viewed cooking with Madison and I do agree that she just might be the next Food Network star.
    I hope you have a fabulous week end!
    ~Really Rainey~
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  15. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL TABLE I just the colors that you used. Please stop by and sy hi, maybe have a piece of cake!!
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  16. Very pretty! Good looking dishes and chargers, they don't look plastic! Love the colors!

    Katherine
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  17. Beautiful table! Very zen :)

    Christi @ A Southern Life
    http://asouthernlife.com
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  18. LOVELY table... love the square plates!
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  20. Your table is beautiful. I love the colors ~ everything is so warm and relaxing. I love the centerpiece, its top scroll work is gorgeous!
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  21. Oh, wow, your porch is beautiful, I just love it. That's on my wish list too. I have your same lantern hanging from my patio.
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