5/18/2010

Tulips and a Table Top Vignette


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Hello my friends!
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Well...I'm getting a late start today but I really did want to join in with Marty's Table Top Tuesday party.
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This is a new little springtime vignette that I have going on in my dining room on the table...just thought I would share it with you today. I recently found this huuuge cloche (14" tall) at TJ Maxx for just $16.99! Ohhh boy, you should have seen me doin' my happy dance! Hehe! I have a new set of salad/dessert plates that I also just purchased from TJ Maxx...under the cloche and one little green apple sits atop the salad plates. I'll share my new dishes with you a little later since I'm trying to hurry today!
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A Very Special Gift...
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The pretty tulips were a very special gift! My honey picked them for me...they were growing wild in the yard of one of our properties. Isn't that just the sweetest? I'm a tellin' ya...that man can melt my heart like no other!!! So I put the pretty tulips in one of my old white ironstone cream pitchers. Ahhhh...just perfect!!!
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I am joining Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for her Table Top Tuesday party!

Please go by and see the pretties that our very gracious hostess has for us today. While you're there you can check out all of the other Table Top Tuesday participants. Thank you Marty...for hosting this fun filled Tuesday party for us...sure do appreciate you, my sweet friend!!!
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I am joining the Style Sisters for their Centerpiece Wednesday party!
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This is my very first time to join this fun filled Wednesday party...I'm sooo excited! Please go by and see what the Style Sisters have for us today and check out all of the lovely centerpieces of the party participants while you're there! Thank you, ladies...for hosting this fabulous party!!!
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Well my friends...this was certainly a short...but hopefully...sweet post today! I'm so glad that you stopped by for a visit. I would love for you to leave a comment to let me know that you were here...I'd love to visit with you!!!
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Have a terrific Tuesday!

34 comments:

Debbiedoos said...

That is a sweet honey you have indeed!~ I love tulips. Have a wonderful day...you table vignette is beautiful!

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Hi Chari,
Love your cloche! What a great buy you got! Your tulips are gorgeous! Wishing you a beautiful day where you are.

Blessings,
Sandi

Blondie's Journal said...

Your cloche is so nice. I love the look with the plates and the apple...original and pretty. And what a sweet guy you have to bring you flowers! :-)

xoxo
Jane

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Oh girl just how sweet can that Russell get girl...he is indeed a honey..Love your new cloche aren't they fun to decorate with...I just gave Dawna a few to take home as I had 13 of them...good grief do I ever stop collecting...Love ya Sis...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

Allie and Pattie said...

Chari, that man is a keeper for sure! Very pretty arrangement!
xoxo Pattie

Theresa said...

Gorgeous tulips Chari! Love them and what a guy:) Enjoy your day my friend! HUGS!

The Style Sisters said...

Chari! It is so wonderful to meet you and thank you for spreading the word about our upcoming party! I am so exicted! I love what you have come up with! The cloche is always fabulous and your flowers are gorgeous and what a sweetheart you have! Looking forward to tomorrow..I think I will have my linky up later tonight! :)
Hugs,
Karin

Heidi said...

Hi Chari,
Very pretty! Love the white with the brightly colored tulips they are special considering who gave them to you (!), and so cheerful. Which, by the way, you always seem to be. You just have the most "UP" personality, and I appreciate it so much!!
XO
Heidi - Heart and Home

Recaptured Charm said...

awww how sweet is that!? They look lovely on your pretty table !
Lisa

Stacey said...

Gorgeous! Nothing better than tulips. :)

Diann @ The Thrifty Groove said...

Hi Chari!

Oh what a sweetie Russ is! You can't go wrong with have some pretty tulips on the table! and your tabletop looks wonderful!

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

Hi Chari,
Thanks for all your sweet notes! Hey, we all have things to do and places to go. Don't feel bad if you don't make it over to my blog right away. That's life! I love your beautiful vignette and the cloche and tulips are gorgeous together! Your pics always make things so romantic and soft looking. Good photographer! Sounds like you have a busy weekend and then Memorial Day. We are going away this weekend and then my son and dil from AZ. are coming home. Oh, can't wait on that one. I have hardly worked since my surgery and really need to get caught up on so many things. On the bright side, it's mid 70's to low 80's and sunny all week here. Oh Yah, this is my kind of weather.
Have a good week my friend,
Cindy

Creations By Cindy said...

Loving your tulips! Be blessed. Cindy

Diva Kreszl said...

I picked up a cloche at TJMaxx too...only one they had and I did do the 'Happy Dance'...wonder if we were dancing at the same time?

Linda @ A La Carte said...

What a wonderful tabletop and love the tulips...how sweet he is!

Kim @ Starshine Chic said...

Chari,
The tulips are gorgeous!!! And I love that your hubby picked them for you. You are so lucky to have him in your life. And you know that I love the cloche. You are going to have such fun decorating it. I love TJ Maxx. Just wish I had money to spend there. Thanks for sharing your pretty vignette. And I hope that you are continually feeling better. Take care my friend & I'll talk to you later.
Kim

Gypsy Heart said...

I love tulips! Thanks so much for sharing ~

xoxo
Pat

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Chari, love that large cloche and what a price, girl. I think you have some yellow writing at the bottom of your blog, but I can't see it to read it.

BonjourRomance said...

Bonjour Chari,
Lovely cloche and the tulips from your honey are beautiful! Hope all is going well with you. I've gotten a bit behind in visits to my blogger friend.
Wishing you a wonderful week,
Mimi

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

The tulips are so beautiful...and oh so sweet! Give that hubby an extra hug! ♥

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Ok now you knew that I was just going to stare at this and drool. Well, I have a napkin now and I have composed myself. lol Love the cloche and the gorgeous flowers. So pretty. Thanks a bunch for joining the party. Hugs, Marty

Marilyn said...

The tulips are so pretty. Mine are about gone with the everlasting WIND! Can't wait 'til vacation...I'm counting down, even though I love school. Have a great week. ♥♫

Sonia said...

Oh Chari,

That cloche is divine...nice size..you'll be able to use it for so many table vignettes!! I love tulips and those colors are so bright and cheerful! Just beautiful!!

Miss Bloomers

Braley Mama said...

Love the apple too! It is so fresh and inviting!!! Hope you are doing well Chari:O)
When you asked if I was in missions before, months before. I emailed you back, but have just realized people were never getting all the emails I sent:O)
But yes my husband and I are raising support to be home team missionaries for Gospel For Asia.(gfa.net)
did you say you were a missionary? I would love to hear about that!!!
Hugs, Summur

Ribbonwood Cottage said...

HI Char! I think the best and prettiest flowers are the ones someone gives you especially your hubby! I love tulips too! glad you joined in on the party!
Blessings,
Debbie

Lynn said...

Great find on the cloche and the hubby! Very pretty!

Anonymous said...

I just love your cloche, and the pretty tulips...Kathy

eatlotsachocolate said...

Whatever would we do without TJ's?
The cloche is wonderful and just the simplicity of your centerpiece is great. I think sometimes the simple ones are the best.
Come by and visit our chocolate world. Have a great and wonderful day.
Joanie

Cindy said...

Beautiful cloche!!! And what a great price, I haven't seen one under $30, that's why I don't have one, yet. Such sweet tulips, I love tulips, your vignette is lovely, as always.
Hugs, Cindy S

Splenderosa said...

Oh, I love tulips. And your cloche, what a good idea. xx's

Sue said...

Chari, I'd have done the happy dance, too! Humongous cloche for a fantastic price!! Gorgeously simple table with the plates, apple, and the tulips.... love it.
hugs, Sue

FLOWERSHOPGURL said...

Chari,
What a sweet tabletop and how sweet of your husband to bring you home the beautiful tulips. Love it! Hope you have a wonderful day!
Hugz,
Kim

No name said...

I love coming to your blog Chari...You have some of the neatest ideas and I always find a few new and interesting people to follow...

Love your tulips too! I only had four come up out of nearly 60 bulbs this year. Oh well...at least I had a few pretties to look at...:)

Rettabug said...

Give that hubby a nice big hug for being so thoughtful, Chari! My ex-DH used to bring me armloads of wild flowers from a stand that was on his way home from work. Come to think of it, that was one of the FEW nice things he did! LOL

♥ ♥ ♥ your Gigundo new cloche! Oh, the possibilities!!!!!