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Wednesday, May 19, 2010

I'm in need of some color



My world seems to be nothing but black & white lately. I am in need of some color.

So I decided to put together a colorful spring tablescape to hopefully brighten my world. And you know what? It has. A least a little.

The only "new" purchases for this tablescape are the 3 milk glass vases. But they were only 25 cents each from the thrift store. Everything else, I had hanging around my house.

The pink flowers were from Dollar Tree last year. But I saw them there again this year.

And the stuff I had hanging around my house are all thrifty/frugal buys from last year. So this tablescape is not only colorful, but thrifty/frugal as well.

The pink damask dishes came from Tarjay last spring. I love, love, love them so much that I bought them twice. Did I hear you right Kim? You said you bought them twice?

Yes I did. I originally purchased them at full price. But then I felt guilty so I took them back. Then low and behold, a few weeks later they were on clearance for 1/2 price. So I bought them a 2nd time. This time, no guilt, so I kept them. And all was right with the world.

For napkins, I am using dish towels. The towels came from Tarjay last year as well. I got them on clearance as well.

They came with 2 towels in the set. The floral one in the photo prior with the green trim & this blue damask one. Since they were 1/2 price, I got 2 sets so I could use them as napkins.

The only thing I didn't get last spring was this table runner. It didn't go on clearance till around Christmas time. What gives? But I was patient & just waited, and waited and waited until it finally did. I can't believe I was so patient. I am not a patient person. But lack of funds can be quite the motivator for being patient.

The silverware I got on clearance at Marshall's last year or the year before. But I don't know who the maker is or what the pattern is called. I just liked the look & they were cheap.

Did you notice that my salt and pepper shakers are empty? That is because I just picked up the 2 matching sets at the thrift store a few weeks back. I was too lazy to clean and fill them prior to taking the photos. Can you tell, I always go the extra mile for you all? NOT! Sorry.


I thought I would do something different with the drinking glasses. I turned them upside down & placed over another Dollar Tree flower and placed a tea light candle on top. I love how this turned out.

The green damask tray that sits under the vases is also from Tarjay last year. And yes, it was a clearance item as well.

I guess I've done enough talking for this post. So I will now shut up & just let you peruse the rest of the photos.



I hope that you have enjoyed my pink damask tablescape. I know I did.

We will now get back to our regular scheduled black and white world.



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36 comments:

  1. Love your colors!!I have so done that with things before!! I cannot pay full price without feeling bad! hehe Enjoy your lovely table.
    Hugs, Lisa

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  2. This is such a pretty thrifty table! Love to get stuff on clearance!!! Love the colors and patterns!

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  3. This is my kind of table...now your talking proud here! Love it, I am all about color, it makes us happy...I bet you enjoyed doing this table...it is awesome!

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  4. Cute! I love it - wish I had some granddaughters to enjoy THIS lovely PINK scape!

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  5. Now this is what I am talking about!! Color and lots of it! I can't believe the deals you found! I love how you used your water goblet upside down...FABULOUS!! I am hosting a new linky party Centerpiece Wednesday..come and link up and then link back and or grab my button. Great tablescape and wonderful ideas. You have inspired me!
    Karin :)

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  6. Outstanding Kim...and girl it does look like spring to me...love the idea with the wine glass maybe I'll steal that one from you...I hope all is well on your piece of Ca. my Dear friend...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  7. Kim, you definitely pulled out the color on this one. Great job! Love the bright colors and those darling tea towels ~ Sarah

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  8. Love it love it love it! What beautiful colors and placesettings! I love all of it. You did a great job. And I REALLY liked how you used those hand towels for napkins! What a great posts! Great job :_)
    Blessings,
    Debbie

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  9. Love it love it love it! What beautiful colors and placesettings! I love all of it. You did a great job. And I REALLY liked how you used those hand towels for napkins! What a great posts! Great job :_)
    Blessings,
    Debbie

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  10. Your pink and white dishes are just too pretty, I would have got them as well and I love all the wonderful colorful table, it looks bright and cheery, Love that, thanks for sharing it, love the pretty pink flowers in the white vases, clever...

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  11. Kim, love it all especially those pink and white dishes, they are so cute, love the pink flowers in the white vases, very clever...

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  12. I love how everything is so colorful! How could you possibly walk in and not be happy? As always great deals.....how you returned out of guilt made me giggle (I'm doing that today)!!!

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  13. Cute idea with the glasses, you made mini cloches! This is a very colorful, happy table!

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  14. Love the colors! Love the clearance! But really love the pattern on these...so cute!

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  15. I love this colorful fun table Kim! I am not a real big black and white fan so this is right up my alley! Love the pretty pinks and greens, so spring like!
    Cindy

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  16. Well, you did it! The colors and patterns are marvelous! The most clever idea I have seen today - turning the wine glasses upside down, filling with a flower and placing the tea light on top! Terrific!
    Kathy
    visiting via Tablescape Thursday

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  17. This is so cheery and springy! I love the color combination. Your salt and pepper shakers are terrific, even without the salt and pepper! :)

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  18. Kim, I think you found that color you were looking for! Beautiful table, love the bud vases on the lime platter with a single flower. I like the dishes, even though they are quite pink!

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  19. I'm glad playing with your dishes brought some needed color to your life! LOVE the hot pink damask plates, and now I wish I'd bought some last year, too! Wonderful colors, and they make for such an appealing table!

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  20. Your dishes and linens are beautiful! I love how you layered it.I also love the trick with the glass upside down holding the votive. Very clever.

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  21. Hi Kim,

    You definitely embraced the color on your table. I love how happy it is. You got some great deals and and pretty things. I love this table.


    Maryrose
    (aka your CA neighbor)

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  22. What a fun tablescape, Kim! I love the colors and the glasses turned upside down and the candles. You DO go the extra mile to get a good deal, girl!
    Brenda

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  23. Hi Kim,

    We are talking the same language! I love the idea of the candle holders. I'm sure you have gotten a lot of compliments on that idea. Excellent. Thanks for sharing! I'm a new follower!

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  24. Isn't it wonderful what color can do for the soul?! I LOVE your cheery table :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  25. I really love the colorful theme of this table, Kim! So fun and frivolous. Gotta admire the Tar-jay buyers for their love of color. Cute idea w/the glasses, btw.
    Sue

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  26. Love all the colors! Such a fun happy tablescape! And what a neat idea to turn the glasses upside down and "cage" a flower with the little tealites on top!

    Love it all!

    I'm having a little giveaway, so please stop by soon!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  27. That pretty pink/white damask pattern is bound to cheer anybody up (though I do like black & white too!) Very pretty how you got everything matching. Good for you in being good and returning your full-price dishes only to get them later for half-price! That's thrifty!

    DD

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  28. Kim, I love your plates. Great design, bright color and very unusal shape. You are really creative - I love the idea of the turned up glasses as candleholder. Very invititng happy table.
    Greetings, Johanna

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  29. Very CHEERFUL!! Thank you!! XXOO

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  30. love all the spring colors - esp the pink :D

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  31. Just love those upside down glasses~!
    Suzy

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  32. So pretty and cheerful! I love all that color! I really like milkglass vases and that's my favorite way to use them - down the center of my table. Adore the napkin/towels! That little bit of ruffle is so cute!

    Manuela

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  33. So pretty, you can't go wrong with pink. Clever you, turning your wine glasses upside down.

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