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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Modern Turquoise Table

Welcome to another Tablescape Thursday, where dishes rattle and glasses clink and Susan over at Between naps on the Porch hosts a most favored blog party. Be sure to visit all of the talented bloggers!

To begin this week...I'd like to introduce you to my "inspiration" placemat. I know that sounds odd, but I start each table that way: with inspiration. That usually comes in the form of linens. I really enjoy linens, and they lead the way in most of my tablescapes, either at home or at work.

I have had these placemats for years and I like that they have several looks: retro, tropical, colorful, floral...

The color combination is a little unusual, not something I've seen often in linens. I decided to go with a sort of modern, organic feel.
I really love Bells of Ireland, and decided to display them in a small collection of turquoise bottles down the center of the table. I wish I had $$$ to get the real ones! :)
I used the Claremont saucer as a coaster of sorts under the glass
I've been trying my hand at napkin folding...and have featured a couple on the table. The napkins are from Target...a few seasons ago.

I used white candles and the cutest little colored votive cups.I kept the Bells of Ireland simple, I just added a little willow and a little grass...
I used the same chargers as on the Creole Tablescape...they are very versatile



I love the salad plates, I think the leaf pattern mimics the pattern on the placemat, and they are brown underneath. The Claremont dishes make their appearance too, of course! :)
I like the origami fold, but how I did it covered up the salad plate so I did a pocket fold too!

I like the glass in the middle of the napkin



That is the end of another Tablescape! I know it's a little different, but I hope you are inspired!

Happy Tablescaping! I'll be visiting you soon!

Michelle




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31 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 17, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    I love the modern take on the table. It is very tropical for me and I'm not sure why, maybe the blue. It looks fabulous!

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  2. Christi @ A Southern LifeJune 17, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    Your table is fabulous. So different and fresh!

    Christi

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  3. Kathleen EllisJune 17, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    Great run with the inspiration piece! This so pretty and fresh! Beautiful!
    Happy TT!
    ;-D

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  4. Tara G.June 17, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    The colors are SO pretty!

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  5. The TablescaperJune 17, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    Great table and great inspiration. Love the napkin folding. I too take a lot of inspiration from table linens. Enjoy! Happy tablescaping; come visit - The Tablescaper

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  6. AnonymousJune 17, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    Everything is so gorgeous! I love the elegant retro look of your linens and the dishes are perfect!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  7. abeachcottageJune 17, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    oooh those napkins are so pretty

    happy tablescaping

    Sarah

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  8. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaJune 17, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    Oh Girl this is just awesome...I love the colors you used and the napkins all are great...beautiful job....thanks for sharing I an see the time you puy into this...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  9. Dana and DaisyJune 17, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    A friend of mine has these same blue salad plates, I just love them, Wish I could talk her out of them! ;D

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  10. xinexJune 17, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    Hi Michelle, I like everything about your tablescape, the bold colors, dishes, table linens, centerpiece but most of all, your creative napkin folds. Very pretty!...Christine

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  11. Kathryn @ Bonafide SouthernJune 17, 2009 at 10:38 PM

    Fantastic table! I love all of your color combinations and layering. Way to go on that napkin folding too.

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  12. Melissa MillerJune 17, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    ~Beautiful table Michelle!
    You are so very talented.

    Thanks for the sweet visit.
    ~Melissa :)

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  13. cotedetexasJune 18, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    omg- this is just too gorgeous - how can anyone compete with this? wow!!! impressive to say the least. i love the color - and the placemats! so cute!!!!

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  14. KammyJune 18, 2009 at 6:25 AM

    HI Michelle !
    Love your scape ! Napkin folding...hmmmm...I need to practice more! I bought a really cool book but, those little guys are not as easy as they look ! I love your "bells" didn't know what they were until you described them !
    Hugs ~ Kammy

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  15. MaryJune 18, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    Love the turquoise, acid greens and browns together -- very chic! And I'm totally impressed with the napkin folding, too. :) I could never begin to do that... lol

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  16. Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...June 18, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    Very inspiring indeed!!! Love the bells of Ireland and I am a nut for anything with leaves on it. The colors just pop and invite you to come and sit. Lovely, xoxo~Kathy@ Sweet up-north Mornings...

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  17. Barb June 18, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    Michelle, your table is so soothing and pretty! I love the calmness of it.....very inviting. You did a wonderful job!

    Barb

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  18. Natalie MeesterJune 18, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    I love the colors and the modern and casual feel to the table.

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  19. Bab's KitchenJune 18, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    love the colors of your tablescape.

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  20. UnknownJune 18, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    Hi Michelle! SUch a pretty table... I love how you just ever so gently slipped that turquoise off the placemat and incorporated it into the tablescape! Just beautiful!

    Oh and the movie New In Town was delightful and if you love HCJr you will love him in this especially in his first scene in the movie! I won't ruin it for you... But rent it when you can, it is a great chick flick!

    Have a great Thursday!
    ~Really Rainey

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  21. ellen bJune 18, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Oh so gorgeous! You have so many unique items on this table. I love how you put it all together and the color combination is fabulous!

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  22. JoyceJune 18, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    My favorite color combo and I like how you placed the glass on the napkin. Thanks for sharing this with me.
    Joyce

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  23. Fifi FlowersJune 18, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    LOVE those napkins and blue glass... FAB!!!

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  24. CharleneJune 18, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    I'm glad you liked my post about Nell Hill;s. I hope to get to go in person in the fall.

    LOVE your table. The blue bottles are wonderful. And you napkin pattern (fabric) as well as your skill in folding presentation is great! Thanks for sharing. Loved the color combinations. Different but, refreshing.

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  25. MaryJune 18, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    I was indeed inspired! I love turquoise, it's my favorite shade of blue. And I love blue glass. Your plates and chargers are just beautiful and i really like your table linens and napkin folding talent! :O) Mary @Boogieboard Cottage

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  26. bjJune 18, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    A beautiful table.
    I love your dishes...

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  27. Kim @ Starshine ChicJune 18, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    I really like this tablescape. I love the color combo. I like the glass sitting on the napkin in the middle of the plate as well. And I love the bells of Ireland in the blue vases. I loved everything about this.

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  28. Linda (Nina's Nest)June 18, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    That turquoise color is so restful to the eye- and outstanding photography! Linda

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  29. MonicaJune 19, 2009 at 12:07 AM

    Hi Michelle!
    Love your tablescape and that color combo! Sooo summery and relaxing!
    Thanks for stopping by, and for your precious comment.
    Monica.

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  30. CynthiaJune 19, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    Your table is so calm and inviting. Where did you learn to fold the napkins like that? I struggle with what to do with my napkins. Have a great day!

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  31. TardevilOctober 7, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    Beautiful! I especially love the turquoise & linens. Flowers & vases are pretty too!

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Thank You for taking the time to comment! Because of the insane amount of spam comments, I had to stop anonymous comments-sorry for the inconvenience.
Michelle