It's Tablescape Thursday, hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. For delightful tablescapes all around blogdom, click this Link, beginning Wednesday, after 10:00 PM (eastern).
Gollum, the gracious and talented writer of Designs by Gollum, recently hosted a giveaway. I was excited to learn I won the above book, Tablescapes, Setting the Table With Style, by Kimberly Schlegel Whitman. Tablescapes is chock full of wonderful ideas for setting beautiful tables. For more inspiration, visit Kimberly, here.
While visiting Raised in Cotton, last week, I came across the most beautiful blue platters. I ordered four, to be used as chargers. They arrived quickly, packed beautifully, with a pretty surprise included. Thanks Carol!
While visiting Raised in Cotton, last week, I came across the most beautiful blue platters. I ordered four, to be used as chargers. They arrived quickly, packed beautifully, with a pretty surprise included. Thanks Carol!
The platters, a rabbit sandwich tray, in Spode Woodland, French Countryside dinner plates and stemware (I don't recall the pattern) from Mikasa, brown salad plates (Target), napkin rings and flatware (Target), napkins in a brown and cream toile, from Marshall's and bowls by Lenox are among the elements used for this Tablescape Thursday table setting. 
I found the vintage crochet table cloth, at a garage sale, several years ago. The cost, $5.
Four votive cups and a stemmed votive holder, from Michael's after Christmas, Lenox leaf dishes (holding votives), shell hearts(just for fun) from Pier One, and bunnies purchased at Hancock Fabric, complete the tablescape.
92 comments:
The bunnies are darling and your table is beautiful as always!! Congratulations on your prize too :)
Beautiful table Pat! I love the bunnies...gorgeous...and the platters are beautiful!
Susan
Your tablescapes are just beautiful...like a picture from a magazine. Thanks for all the inspiration!
~Karen~
What a beautiful tablescape. I love the blue platters, they are just gorgeous. Your bunnies are so pretty on the table. Beautifully done. Hugs, Marty
Oh Pat how beautiful your table looks. Thank You so much for including my dishes in your lovely design.
Blessings,
Carol
Hi Pat,
What a beautiful table and so many neat elements put together. I love the bunnies and those blue platters are just the ticket! Bravo! Cindy
Pat, you sure know how to set a beautiful table!
Have a great day, Denise
What always surprises me about your table "scapes" is the fact that you use things of all different prices with various degrees of worth. And they work every time!
Brenda
Oh Pat I absolutely love the Blue scroll platter. How elegant and lovely.
~Melissa :)
So cute - I really love those new blue platters - they go so good with your new wall color!
Joni
Absolutely lovely...
The bunnies are adorable and perfect!
Kit
Thanks so much for stopping by my dish post and your very gracious comments. I do feel so fortunate to find so many beautiful things and at such wonderful prices. Thanks again. Hugs, Marty
Hi Pat!
Oh my! you have my favorite plates too! hehe :) I wanted those so bad! they are on my "to buy" list, I love the soft blue and all the detail! Beautiful post sweetie!! you always do such an amazing amazing job!!
Wishing you a wonderful week! Hugs, Cynthia
Oh this is my most favorite yet! Those blue platters are so wonderful! I will definitely be checking out that site. And I should buy that book since it is a mystery to me how you do what you do!
Your table is beautiful and I love the table cloth and bunnies!
Pat, Very pretty. I love the soft blue and white, very restful.
Kathleen
Pat, Very pretty. I love the soft blue and white, very restful.
Kathleen
Pat, thanks for playing along in my first giveaway.
I'll be posting the winner in the morning with my coffee.
beautiful table..love the bunnies.
Hi Pat! I love the tablescape! Your bunnies are so cute and those platters are beautiufl!...Debbie
Just Beautiful, I love that crochet table cloth, and what a deal!
The bunnies are so sweet! I love the tablecloth, you just can't buy that in the stores anymore and it is a lost art among women.
Pat, I love your table. The blue chargers are gorgeous.. love the vintage crocheted tablecloth..your bunnies are just tooooo cute. You know how much I love bunnies. Happy Tablescape Thursday.. thanks for the visit to see the grandchildren's photos on vacation. They truly had a great time. I hope you all are staying warm and not getting blown away..hugs ~lynne~
What a pretty table, love the bunny theme and such a gorgeous vintage tablecloth.
love the bunnies and your table is absolutely lovely
thanks for sharing
janet
Hi Pat! I love those charger plates and your tablecloth and the spode bunny dishes and what else? I love everything!..Christine
Cute as a bunny, Pat...
Love your new platters..
The table is lovely, as usual!
Pat, what a clever idea to use those beautiful platters as chargers. That stemmed votive holder is gorgeous. The candlelight just looks so pretty in it. I am amazed that the cloth only cost $5! Love that bunny platter. Lovely tablescape. laurie
Pst, your vintage table cloth is gorgeous and goes so well with your beautiful dishes, votives and bunnies, congrats on winning Kimberly's book from Gollum. Kathy.
Oh Pat...how pretty the blue & brown work together...Those chargers are exquisite! ;-) Bo
oh sorry I meant Pat not Pst oh dear.
I love that Spode pattern. I have never seen it.
LOVE-ly tablescape! Those blue platters are heavenly! The bunnies are adorable, too!
Happy Valentine's Day!
;-D
Oh Dear Pat! How darling this tablescape is! Those little bunnies are adorable. Everything is so pretty - those new plates/charges - I love those! I've said it before, but I will say it again, everything you touch turns out beautifully! Thank you for all your inspiration!
Be a sweetie,
shelia ;
Pat, I just love your tablescape (and header). It is so you. So precious. I love it. I have missed dropping by. I think you know that I had a friend to pass recently. It has been tough, but I am trying to get back into the swing of things.
I am actually hosting my very first mr. linky party on my blog. It is "Thrifty Thursday". i am certain that you have a good thrify find (even a past post) that you can link to. I would love to have you join.
In any case...I have missed you. Glad to be back.
I just found your blog and it is wonderful. I have had such fun looking back over your previous posts. The tablescapes are just beautiful!
Come by my blog for a visit too!
-GSG
I'm in the mood for easter! How cute are the bunnies. Congrats on winning the book!
*I'll bet you could re-name your blog "PRETTIES AT PAT'S" after TODAY'S SETTING! WOW, How LOVELY! And MY FAV "thing" (besides the bunnies n' the Spode sandwich tray)is the mix of "pedigrees" present at the table... that makes it so warm n' welcoming (and FUN to read about, too!). Am so glad you shared this all, Pat~~~ DELIGHTFUL! Thank you! Warmly, Linda
Pat...I love your tablescape...the bunnies and plates are gorgeous!Love the earthy colors.
Hugs,
Robin
Pat,
So lovely. Your table looks exquisite as always. The blue platters/chargers are beautiful and I am glad they came so fast. The bunnies added oddles of charm.
I just love visitng your place! :-)
♥♥♥'s
This is adorable......the rabbit theme is so sweet and the blue plates you just bought are divine !
Cheers,
Bre
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Your rabbit sandwich tray is very nice. $5 for that beautiful tablecloth...now why can I never find a deal like that!
Love the platters...I must check out "Raised in Cotton." Beautiful tablescape and love your new header!
Oh I love, love, love the blue chargers! I some almost like them recently and pondered if I should purchase them! The bunnies in your centerpiece are so adorable. Makes me long for spring! Lovely and elegant table. The colors work great together. Happy Valentine's Day!
Alisa
Lovely!
Love the bunnies. Your table was lovely, thanks for sharing. Maryrose
Everything is precious.Very charming...Ann
I just adore those bunny sandwich plates and the stemmed glasses. They go beautifully together.
Hi Pat,
Thanks for your visit to my blog. I thought there were some great buys also, and I felt I just had to share. Your table setting is lovely, we need pretty things in our lives that make us feel good. Your setting made me feel good. :)
Have a great day.
'D'
Pat, I love your Woodland Spode, and I like how you echoed that in your centerpiece. Perfection as always. Congrats on your win, too!
XO,
Sheila :-)
I adore your centerpiece!
Pat,
That table setting is so beautiful and the chargers are gorgeous.
I purchased one blue platter from TJ Maxx about a month ago to mix with my creamy white everyday dinnerware and some blue matelese placemats. After seeing your post, I can't wait to break them out.
Blessings
Lisa
I love the sandwich trays. How unusual! I also love the bunnies and the crocheted tablecloth. As usual, I want to come over and eat!
Pat, lovely job. I have to tell you, though, that I have the same blue plates (or very similar ones) that I purchased recently. I purchased a bunch of them and the bowls, too. 've been debating on what to mix them with. I adore the shade of blue - so tranquil. We must have the same taste!! LOL
Blessings,
Linda
Hi Pat! Your tablescape is wonderful!!! How great that you are using items you found at Raised in Cotton. Their shop is not far from where I live and, sadly, I've only visited once! I must make a point to go again soon.
Loved your Hermann trip photos and text! It's such a wonderful town, filled with such beautiful buildings and sweet shops. The winerys aren't too bad either! :)
Take care, Dana
Adorable! and those new blue charges are very pretty. Plus --you take remarkable pictures! gorgeous. Cass
I so enjoyed looking at your beautiful tablescape today ... especially the tablecloth!
I too love the blue platters. I want them! I love your table. You always do a great job.
Pat, it is just striking. I just adore your bunnies.
So lovely and serene. May I come to dinner?
Lovely as usual Pat..I love all the blue dishes I am seeing of late but I can't work blue into our dining areas...yet, that is! ;)
Sorry to hear about your friend.
Oh I love the bunny sandwich tray!
;-)
Love those bunnies!
You are definetly ready for spring I think! I love the table setting, with the bunnies ...gorgeous!
Very very beautiful. I just love the little bunnies...and they can entertain us again during Easter!
Cool !!
xo bj
The colors of the spode and glassware and bunnies are beautiful together!
Love, love the woodland pattern.
Beautiful tablescape!
Hi Pat,
What a beautiful table. The crochet tablecloth was a great find. The chargers are really special too. Enjoy...
That color scheme of chocolate & blue is so charming. LOVE those chargers!
This is beautiful and I have to admit I think I am coveting that bunny sandwich platter,what a treasure. Beautifully done.Kathysue
Oh I love the bunny tray! You always amaze me. thanks for the beautiful card. I feel truly blessed to have you to call friend.
Lovely table Pat, I like the bunny touches alot.
Linda Q
LOVE the bunny plate! I made a comment on your last weeks post and I was thinking that looks familiar... silly moi... clicking your header I found you today... sigh!
ENJOY!
Fifi
I'm new to your blog and LOVE it!
What a great looking tablescape.
The bunnies are very good. You have balanced the color and material elements so well. I browsed your past posts and immediately added you to my "favorites" column.
Pat, I love the bunnies and the platers, but it was the lace table cloth that caught my eye! It is gorgeous! Nancy
Hello Pat, I enjoyed seeing your bunnies and blue plates earlier today. I came back to say thank you for your kind words on my post today. I have much to be thankful for when it comes to my family.
Love, Dana
A beautiful tablescape - as usual! I love all of your touches. The spode bunny platter - one of my favs! The bunnies centerpiece is the ultimate! ~ Robyn
Lovely! I have the bunny sandwich trey too. I am about ready to pull it out for early spring.
Lovely as usual and your new banner is awesome
Hugs - karen
Pat, you lucky gal, to win such beautiful things. Your table setting is absolutely gorgeous!! Love the rabbits! Hugs ~cindy s~
Beautiful chargers. I love the soft color. Your table is very pretty and I think the bunnies are adorable.
Pat, I just adore that cute bunny platter!
I love the bunnies, Pat!
Another beautiful table, Pat. The blue platters make wonderful chargers. The bunnies are charming ...they look almost like edible chocolate :)
Good afternoon Pat, thanks for your compliment to my cousin Bob. He is feeling like a star today. he doesn't get much attention and he deserves the praise.
Your green plates are gorgeous as a charger. I don't think I would have thought of buying them for that purpose. Congrats. on winning the book. Frankly you could write your own book. The bunny platter was a sweet surprise. The whole table setting looks so sweet with the bunny accents. Nice job Pat.
Enjoy your day and your book.
Hugs...Jeanne
Hi Pat, love those bunnies so much - fun for the table. I love putting a table together, but what I really love is the conversation around the table! Tell us how it went!? Happy V Day ♥
Oh, Pat, I love those blue dishes! And the bunnies are too sweet. My poor dining table needs some love like this. Wish I could have you run over and fix it up for me with pretty things like this. :-)
Hi Pat!
Oh I love that bunny sandwich tray!
Lovely table, too. Great book you won
Have a great weekend,
Hugs, Donna
My sweet friend, you could write your own book when it comes to table scaping. I never see better. Anywhere. You should just compile all your pictures into a coffee table inspiration book. I'll be first to buy one.
It was beautiul as usual and I loved the blue and brown.
Gorgeous platters, and I love that bunny tray! So sweet!
Everything looks elegant and gorgeous. So happy you like the book!
Congrats on your prize! It was a great gift! I love your table, It is just beautiful! Love the bunnies hopping, on to your house!
I always look forward to seeing your table scapes. Your gorgeous new platters remind me a lot of a pattern of dishes my friend's daughter chose last year. I thought what a pretty table they would make for her. What a perfect book for you to win!
How in the world did I miss this post? I love bunnies too! Awesome post!
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