5/28/2015

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Hello my friends...I hope you're having a fabulous day!
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Today I thought I would share a tablescape that I created last year.
  The fresh, crisp color palette of this table is perfect for the spring season.
  It is one of my favorites...I hope that you enjoy it as well!
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~Green Apples & Lace~
A Spring Table
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Here we are in my french country dining room.

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As you can see, my dining room is done in shades of red,
 olive green, and gold. This color theme tends to be a bit dark...but
 I think the white dining table/chairs and buffet help keep the room light.
 I love how the crisp white looks against the deeper, rich colors! I found
 my old chippy, french farm table several years ago at the antique
 flea market. I just love it!
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~Green Apples & Lace~

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I wanted to create a tablescape using a "fresh" color palette for the spring season.

Fresh, crisp white and bright apple green...

fit the ticket perfectly for a spring luncheon table set for four.
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Colorful...crisp...and fresh!
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I really do like how the crisp white and bright apple green look against
 the red dining room walls...don't you?
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In fact, it was the spring decor of my dining room buffet
 that inspired this fresh, springtime table today.
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Here is a peek at the buffet...
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Lot's of cool, crisp white...with a few splashes of apple green!
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I collect white ironstone pitchers and decided to display a few of them in the
 vignette for my spring buffet.
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I also love cloches...can you tell?  Two of my favorite cloches can be seen here!
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On the left-hand side of the buffet...
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An olive green transferware pitcher filled with teaspoons is showcased
 under a tall cloche. I elevated the cloche on a glass pedestal plate to give it a
 little more "presence". I also placed an apple green colored leaf plate under the
 small ironstone pitcher...to bring a "splash" of that pretty green to this side
 of the vignette.
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On the right-hand side of the buffet...
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Green apples!
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 Green apples under glass!
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 I love how they look...so fresh...and so springy! I think that this
 is the largest cloche that I own. It stands a stately 13" in height and is a
 whopping 10" in diameter. I'm sure that I could stack an entire dozen of
 green apples easily...under this big girl! Hehe!
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~Green Apples & Lace~
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~Green Apples & Lace~
The Centerpiece
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A white ironstone pitcher filled with white and green hydrangeas
 is the star attraction in this "Green Apples and Lace" table centerpiece.
 The beautiful spring bouquet is sitting atop a large green "leaf shaped"
 serving platter. It's a nice sized platter...measuring about 18" in length...it
 actually could double for a serving tray. A trio of bright green apples
 are scattered about on the leaf platter.
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Four crystal candleholders with apple green tapers join the mix...two
 on either side of the leaf platter. And...a cloche...with a single green apple...
adds another beautiful aspect to this spring table centerpiece.
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~Green Apples & Lace~
New Dishes
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"Meredith" (white lace) by American Living
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...and...
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"Green Leaf" by Cindy Crawford Style
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Both sets of dishes are new and making their "debut" on this table today.
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*"Green Apples & Lace"
The Place Setting
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"Cluny Lace" metal charger plate.
"Green Leaf" dinner plate.
"Meredith" (white lace) dinner plate.
"Green Leaf" salad/dessert plate.
"Green Leaf" bowl.
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"Meredith" (white lace) teacup and saucer.
Iced tea stemware
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"Brahms" Oneida flatware.
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White cut-work embroidered napkins.
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*"Green Leaf" soup bowl.
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I love this set of dishes...they really are the most beautiful apple green color!
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*"Green Leaf" salad/dessert plate.
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"Meredith" (white lace) dinner plate.
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I love, love, LOVE the detailing on these pretty dishes. The beautiful
 ruffled edges...the embossed pattern of flowers with ribbons and bows
...ahhh...such sweetness!!!
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It was love at first sight! When I seen this set of beautiful, white lace
 dishes at JC Penneys...I had to have them. They were clearanced at Penney's
 online outlet store. I purchased a five piece place setting...service for eight...
for just $56! The "dish angels" were smiling down on me that day!
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"Green Leaf" dinner plate.
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*A fresh...cool...crisp...and colorful place setting for a spring table!
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The "Meredith" (white lace) teacup and saucer.
Iced tea stems...compliments of Dollar Tree.
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*My "artsy" photo.
The sun was waning when I took this photo. I love the soft light and shadows!
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*And...Voila...there you have it!
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A ~Green Apples & Lace~ spring tablescape!
 I hope that you enjoyed, my friends!
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Well dear friends...I'm so happy that you stopped by today!  Please leave me a note
 and let me know that you were here.  I would love to visit with you!
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Warmest Spring Wishes!
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