Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Red Toile Revisited for Tablescape Thursday

Thursday's mean Tablescape Thursday hosted by our gracious host Susan over at Betweennapsontheporch. Be sure to click here to see the full list of participant's and all of their beautiful tablescapes. Sometimes life gets in the way and you just get busy. This is a post I did awhile back and thought of happier times so thought I would re post it for this week's Tablescape Thursday. These photos were taken with the old camera so I apologize for the grainy look. I hope my skills have improved since then. lol

I have to say Thursdays are one of my favorite days of the week.. I get to take out the many pieces of china I have and play.. Mr. P. just shakes his head each week when I start this process.
My love of toile goes back many years. When I found this set of dishes it was love at first sight. I ordered them immediately from a company I purchase from occasionally.
This morning I cut the ends of the roses and then chose the teapot as the centerpiece. I think they're a perfect fit. :-) A while back I spotted these beautiful monogrammed candles. Thankfully, they had 2 that day. With our last name starting with "P" they had to come home with me.
With the teapot being used I chose to lay the lid to the side of the teapot. I think it makes it's own statement.
A close up of the desert bowl.
Serving bowl
Close up..
I chose my gold chargers purchased last summer from TJ Maxx. They were a bargain at $3.99 each. I love the special shape of them. You'll also find the gold flatware.

Serving platter.
From above..
Oops... this one is out of order.. but oh so pretty. Aren't they gorgeous?

A heart shaped dish. Perfect for a table set for 2 on this special day.
I think the crystal dish is perfect for serving jelly out of for our rolls.
Close up..



I'm sure many of you recognize the vintage linens I purchased awhile back. I chose them today for the napkin.
Close up of the beautiful lace trim.


Be sure to stop by http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot/ . A big thank you to Susan for hosting another beautiful Thursday full of beautiful tablescapes.
As you leave today feel free to take a rose with you and give to your loved one
hugs ~lynne~



99 comments:

Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer said...

Lynne!!

Sigh... such a gorgeous table... I simply must add some pink/white to go with all my blue/white!!!

Love your napkins...

Susan

Wsprsweetly Of Cottages said...

Lynn...that is just the sweetest tablescape!! The little teapot filled with those beautiful rose..just precious! I am amazed by everything you do though. :) The table scarf, although you cannot see it up close you can still see it's beauty. The linen is lovely also.
You did an absolutely beautiful job. :)
Mona

xinex said...

Those are some gorgeous toile dishes, Lynne! And I think I have told you before that I love those white lacy napkins. The roses, hmmmm, I can smell them...so pretty. Love your table!..Christine

Kat said...

Lynne, this is so romantic. The roses are just gorgeous and perfect for this table. I love the linens, so lovely, and again, perfect for this. Thanks for sharing this. Kathy

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

Lynne,
I just love when you come by. my hubby is like your's, he just shakes his head. On to the beautiful table, I love toile and using the tea pot for your centerpiece with those beautiful roses is the best. Plus, I love the vintage napkins. It's all grand, Cindy

Anonymous said...

Oh, Lynneness! How truly lovely your table is! I adore those toile dishes! I've never seen any like this before. The roses are perfect in the tea pot! So lovely! The frilliness of those napkins - oh, I'm drooling a little here. Gorgeous table, my friend.
Be a sweetie,
shelia :)

DEB said...

Love your dishes, they are gorgeous! The roses match them so perfectly. A beautiful table! Thanks for sharing!

cedwards55 said...

This just screams VALENTINE'S DAY! Anything toile is a winner in my book. You did a great job.
Carol

Dixie said...

Hi Lynne... I adore your toile! What a cute idea! to turn your teapot into a floral center piece with wonderful roses... (I'll probably steal that one!). Those napkins are fantastic! Love them a bunch!

happy Valentines Day.. hugs. Dixie

Laura said...

Gorgeous!!

~CC Catherine said...

Lynn, what a gorgeous Tablescape, love the red/white! ~CC Catherine

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

Lynne, your table is lovely. I just love those dishes. Happy Valentine's Day!

santamaker said...

Lynne, what a beautiful table. You are ready for the perfect valentine's dinner ! The linens are fabulous. I must look for some. It really adds so much to the elegance.

Kathleen said...

I LOVE your dishes...I love toile!
What is the pattern???

Unknown said...

Oh I love those gold chargers and vintage linens - they make for such a stunning table.

Kathy said...

oh Lynne this is so romantic, the roses, the teapot, the toile and the vintage lace, beautiful and the heart shaped dish. perfect. Kathy.

Four Paws and Co said...

Lynne, Oh be still my heart! This is sooo gorgeous! The roses are to die for in the teapot! Ooohhhh WOW! ♥

Myrna said...

I love anything pink and white--your table is so sweet and inviting.Great tablescape!!

Room Service ~ Decorating 101 said...

beautiful valentines table...I love the lace trim! I was by yesterday and could not get your comment thing to work... So just in case you don't know...there's a new kid in town.

Jewel Sauls said...

The whole table is gorgeous, but that toile china made my heart skip a beat!!!!! I love your roses. It's nice to have them before Valentine's Day, isn't it. Thanks for visiting my Valentine's Day table!!!! :D Jewel

Linda (Nina's Nest) said...

Those red toile plates are amazing! Love them! The roses are the perfect color. I saw those candles recently and I am kicking myself that I didn't get one with an "M" on it. Guess I'd better go back! A+ for you, girl! Linda

Jessica said...

Lynne~

This is gorgeous! The dishes are exquisite and the roses are the perfect touch this week. I adore the monogrammed candles~ I just love monogrammed, anything. :)

Have a beautiful day!

Hugs~ J

Kathleen Ellis said...

Lynne...this is such a pretty table! I LOVE those dishes...I'd be using them everyday!
Happy Valentine's Day!
;-D

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Edie Marie's Attic said...

Hi Lynne!

I've never seen toile dishes like yours before! I LOVE them! Be sure to use them the next time I stop by for tea please! And I love using a teapot for the floral centerpiece, fabulous. Thanks for the beautiful eye candy!
Hugs, Sherry

Tardevil said...

I love the red & white toile! The roses are a nice touch too!

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

The toile is just gorgeous. It always looks so pretty and just like spring or summer. Your tablesetting is just stunning. Hugs, Marty

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

The toile is just gorgeous. It always looks so pretty and just like spring or summer. Your tablesetting is just stunning. Hugs, Marty

Diana LaMarre said...

Beautiful toile dishes! And those linens are stunning. I would be afraid to get the napkins soiled!

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

Oh Lynne...well, you know I love those toile dishes!!! And I love the way you used the teapot as the centerpeice w/ the beautiufl roses! Gorgeous, my friend! Love it!!...Debbie

Maryrose said...

Your toile is gorgeous. I also love your linens and roses. Very pretty table. Thanks for sharing, Maryrose

Bo said...

Okay Lynne...this is it! My absolute favorite of the day...even more than mine...LOL!
;-) Bo

Ginger~~Enchanting Cottage said...

WOW! Beautiful~~~~~
Ginger

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Lynn, I, of course, love those toile plates! Actually, I WANT those toile plates! Your entire tablescape is SO pretty. The color of those roses is gorgeous.
I hope everything goes well at your dh's dr's appt. laurie

Cindy J. said...

Oh Lynne what a perfect marriage between your beautiful toile dishes and the roses! Those napkins are exquisite, such a romantic table. Do hope your sweet huuby is doing better today. Think of you often, working away, taking care of your family. Love, Cindy

The Bliss Journey said...

Very sweet table. Love the roses.
Kathleen

Anonymous said...

Lynne,you just get better and better.This is so lovely.And you're so right,those chargers and those exquisite napkins make the table.Well done...Ann

Melissa Miller said...

Hi Lynne,
This is simply stunning!
I love the unique colors of the roses and of course the "P" candles are my favorite!!! I have always adored all initialed items.
The dishes are GORGEOUS!

Happy Valentines Day! :)
~Melissa

Glenda/MidSouth said...

It is all so pretty. Your roses are beautiful.
Glenda

Barbara Jean said...

Lynne,
Absolutely gorgeous!!

Blessings on your day.

Barbara Jean

The Raggedy Girl said...

Lynne:
Really beautiful. I love these dishes. And the pink tips on the roses really make the table.
Roberta Anne

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

GM Dear friend...girl you out did yourself again...now those dishes would be SCREAMING my name for sure..and those roses where did you find them this time of year?? I love the candles...but then I alway love everything you do..hope you have a great day dear friend...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

Sandy said...

oh, so very beautiful!

are you actually going to be entertaining with this beauty?

i always ask - who's sitting in the chairs, the most important part of a dinner.

lovely site! ♥

Unknown said...

Love the dishes, do tell us where you bought them from. please..... mishelle

Donna said...

Lynne, your tablescape is beautiful. I love the idea of cutting down the roses and using the teapot as a vase!... Donna @ An Enchanted Cottage

Cass @ That Old House said...

So pretty. The roses, the pink and white, just everything works so well together ... scrumptious!

Cass

Chari at Happy To Design said...

Hello Dearheart...

Ohhh Lynne, these cupid toile dishes are divine!!! Of course, you know me pretty well by now...and just know that I'd love these!!! What a beautiful Valentines Day table...so sweet and so romantic! Your roses are "to die for"...I just love the color of them...the faint pink edges! They're perfect with your cupid toile dishes too! So happy that you "treated" yourself to them...and now I've been "treated" as well!!! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful table!

Love ya,
Chari

Kim @ Starshine Chic said...

Love your table. I especially love the toile dishes. I love toile too!!! But doesn't everyone?

Gone said...

I love the toile and the vintage napkin with the lace edging.

Thanks for stopping in...we'll add dh to our Prayer List and be praying for him. Please let us know how he's doing!

~Blessings,
Jan

Cami @ Creating Myself said...

Love those toile dishes & I adore the monogrammed candles! The lace on that napkin is exquisite! Really, really pretty table Lynne...one of my favorites!

Paula Bee said...

Dear Lynne,

Your toile dishes are beautiful! I love toile anything! It is such a soft vintage look - and your napkins are lovely too. Have I told you how much I love beautiful textiles

What a beautiful Valentines table.

Love,
Paula

Kathysue said...

As I scrolled through each picture it just kept getting prettier and prettier. I love your dishes and a monogrammed candle,now we are talking I love monograms. All the perfect touches for a perfect tablesetting, Kathysue

Anonymous said...

Absolutely gorgeous table, Lynne!!

Tomarie said...

I love every single detail of this tablescape Lynne! Just lovely! L~

Bab's Kitchen said...

Love it! Specialy the roses in the tea pot!

Glenda said...

The variegation in the rose's color is beautiful. The flowers match your china extremely well.

Designs on 47th Street said...

Two words ~~ Simply Lovely ~~ I have never seen toile dishes exactly like those! I can see why you "had" to have them! Yes, since Susan's tablescape thurs. I am playing with my dishes a lot more too. It's great fun, isn't it?

Love what you have done Lynne! Oh the linens are fabulous too ~~ and thanks for the rose!

Donna

southerninspiration said...

I heart the vintage linens!!! and the lovely dishes! Oh my, so pretty!

Suzanne

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Glenda..glad you popped in to see the toile table..it's always a pleasure to have you..hope things are well with you..hugs ~lynne~

Linda Q said...

Gorgeous table Lynne, I can see why you bought the toile dishes!!
And love the roses in the teapot!
Linda Q

Melissa Miller said...

This was one of my favorite tablescapes you have ever posted Lynne.
Once again lovely job!

I hope you hubby does well.

Happy Valentines Day! :)

Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...

Lynne...this is gorgeous! Those dishes are to die for and the roses in the teapot....be still my heart! Love it...beautiful post!

Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...

Oh...forgot to say...I laughed at Bill's comment about the china finally getting used...said like a guy! LOL

Miss Janice said...

I can see why you had to have that china...it's so pretty--love that toile! Love the centerpiece with the beautiful roses inside the teapot! Great tablescape:-)

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Kathysue, thanks for the visit and your kind commments.. both mean the world.. Happy Valentines Day my friend.. hugs ~lynne~

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Mary Rose, thanks for the visit and your kind comments.. I always love when you stop by..
Happy Valentine's Day..
hugs ~lynne~

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Lovely tablescape! Love the pink china!

XO,

Sheila :-)

Rue said...

Hi Lynne :)

This has to be my very favorite tablescape that you've done. I just LOVE it!! That china is darling and it looks perfect for Vanentine's dinner :)

hugs,
rue

Femin Susan said...

Hello……. !
Very cute all these pictures... Great……. may god bless you !

Lady Katherine said...

Just so lovely! I am in love, again! I thought about buying a set of redware, Oh you have changed my mine! Where on earth, did you find this lovely toile china? I love it so much! The charger are great, the scarf, lovely, the napkin are just lovely! The roses look so great in your teapot! Just love this!!!!

Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer said...

Hi Lynne...stop by..I have something for you!

Susan

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

Very charming -- very "English" - I'm going to snag those vintage linens! Wonderful!

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Oh Girl this is so you and so Beautiful...I still say your the best with all these wonderful tables you can do...Love ya Lynne...May you have a GREAT day my dear friend...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

xinex said...

I just love your red toile dishes, Lynne! I want those candles too but with a W!...Christine

KBeau said...

I really like those gold chargers. Such a pretty shape, and they look so French with your toile dishes.

Lady Katherine said...

Lovely Lovely! Red toile dishes and teapot of roses! I love those napkins! The gold chargers are so Me!lol I do love this setting! I love it! Yes I need a red transfer or toile set of dishes! I wish I could see your store! You should take pictures and let me see what is in it! I just know it would be a place I could spend the day! Georgia right? I need a road trip! I could visit all you Georgia ladies!

Yellow Rose Arbor said...

I'm glad you re-posted, I didn't see it before (I started late with TTs.) This is just gorgeous! The lace on the linen is soooo pretty!!

Katherine

ellen b said...

So lovely! I really enjoyed all your photos! Beautiful...

Eileen said...

This is a beautiful table! I love your vintage linens especially, and the roses for your centerpiece match your tablescape perfectly!
All the best,
Eileen

Michelle said...

So gorgeous and so feminine. Just love it!

bj said...

I love this so much. Your dishes are to die for....

Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings... said...

Lynn, Loved this blog and scape...The Linen is wonderful , xoxo~Kathy~ @ Sweet Up-North mornings... Stop in...

The Tablescaper said...

Dear Lynne:
I love your table and we can't let those that shake thier heads at us bother us. That's the wonderful thing about Tablescape Thursday. It gives us the push to pull out our "stuff" and share it with others who enjoy it. Some days it takes more of an effort than others, but I always find it's worth it. You eluded to happier times. I hope they find their way to you soon. My life has been a bit crazy lately and I had to put a bunch of stuff on the floor to pull of my tablescape, but I'm glad I did. Somehow the creativity of it all fills me with joy. Hang in there. Happy Tablescaping.

- The Tablescaper

Kathryn @ Bonafide Southern said...

What a lovely tablescape! I love the toile pieces. I also have the teapot and a cup and saucer. I also spy a bunny picture in the background, and I have that too! I guess great minds think alike. Happy TT to you!

Jessica said...

Hi Lynne~

I LOVE this post...the dishes, the roses...your monogrammed candles....PERFECT.

Hope things are going well!

Hugs~ J

Cindy J. said...

Dearest Lynne, such a treat to get to fall in love again with this beautiful tablescape! Hope this finds you doing well my dear.. with Love, Cindy

LillyB said...

What a lovely table!!!

Unknown said...

Those roses were grown to go with your lovely dishes. You table is lovely and so inviting.
Happy Twirls

black eyed susans kitchen said...

Romantic, is the first word that came to my mind. The pink tinged roses and the gorgeous linens go perfectly with the toile dishes...just stunning.

jerseygirl211 said...

Lynne,

I love this table setting. I have such a hard time resisting all the red toile that I find on eBay, but I just don't have the need for any more dishes or a place to keep them. Maybe in my next life. ;)

Hugs
'D'

nannykim said...

Gorgious--I love the colors and I love the contrast with the wood grain of the table. Very homey!

Brenda Pruitt said...

Fit for a queen! Where did you get those gorgeous white linens? My mouth fell open upon seeing those with the gorgeous trim! The plates are so elegant. I love red and white, so I'd love to find these. Never seen them before. I'll be on the look out however!
Brenda

9405018--Pat said...

Hi Lynne,love your dishes they are gorgeous and your vintage linens beautiful....thanks for sharing...Pat H

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Pat, thanks so much for stopping by. I always love when you pop in. I hope all is well on your side of the city...hugs ~lynne~

Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings... said...

Lynn, I had a few minutes and wanted to stop by and thank you for your visit and spend some more time on your blog...loved visiting...know that you are in my prayers and Mr.P, xoxo~Kathy~ @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...

Lori @ Dining Delight said...

I think the "P" on your candles stands for "pretty" because your tablescape certainly is! Just love the dishes, the vintage linens, the chargers, everything!

DD

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

You could repost this table every week, and I wouldn't get tired of seeing it. That china is just one of my favs, and those linens are absolutely gorgeous! laurie

Regina said...

Hi Lynne Such gorgeous table and collections!
A great week ahead.

Unknown said...

I have these dishes and I love them. I would like to buy additional pieces if you can tell me where you found them. Thanks! Laura