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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Summer Tablescape!

First of all, I have disclaimer!! I took WAY too many photos! If you don't want to stay, I'll understand. I was SO excited that the weather was cooperating, the wind was not blowing a gale, the sun was shining.... I went overboard...I'm sorry, I hope it's ok...I'll shut up now. On to the tablescape! A huge thanks goes to Susan for faithfully hosting this event. She has allowed me a venue in which I can share my love for linens, glassware, dinnerware, and nearly everything else, with people that share the same love!! As a visual merchandiser, I get to play with a lot of fun stuff, but I have discovered, that it's much more fun playing with MY stuff! Be sure to visit Susan and all of the talent @ BNOTP!
Inspiration placemats came from Tuesday Morning, on clearance. I think these babies could go in many different directions. The direction I took was, well I'm not sure, If you think of a "name" leave it in the comment box! :)

I started bringing out the dishes and things, sitting them on the table and I thought it looked so pretty and the light was really nice...I started taking pictures.....*click*








(this is one of my favorites!)

I started setting the table...*click*

I was able to incorporate the pretty bottles I bought at Nell Hill's a few weeks ago, too.

Do those salad plates look familiar? I used the blue version in my "Ode to the Ocean" Tablescape. Those of you that commented that you bought the same plates at Pier 1, know that the set contained 2 blue and 2 green plates. The green was perfect with the placemats, and the silver related to the silverware. The Claremont dishes strike again! Little milk glass compotes with an apple complete the setting.







The basket cloche is from work, it's the same material that is around the bottles. It's some kind of limed wicker-or-something-or-another.....*click*

Candles, and a MG vase of Hydrangeas

Summer Causal
I used the Claremont napkin rings, no napkin folding this week!









Yep, still *clicking*!









Well, that is the end of another tablescape!

For those of you that stayed through all the pictures, Thank You!


Thank you for visiting!
Thank you again to Susan for hosting!

Michelle










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41 comments:

  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJune 24, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    Love the brown and green. All the lovely white dishes are so pretty. I really like the way you used the basket cloche with the apples. What a lovely tablescape. Hugs, Marty

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  2. From the Old InkWellJune 24, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    How clever you are. The green apple is just perfect with the design on your dishes.

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  3. DeannaJune 24, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    This was fun!
    Enjoyed your pictures for a Summer Tablescape.
    Aren't green apples a nice touch? Also your favorite picture is a nice one.
    Blessings,
    ~D~

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  4. Missy WertzJune 24, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    Love the dishes. Happy TT!

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  5. KammyJune 24, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    Hi Michelle !
    I love a ton of pics - espcially when they are great ! Love the apple additio to tie in the green ! Love your dishes !
    Hugs ~ Kammy

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  6. MichelleJune 24, 2009 at 11:11 PM

    Just beautiful. The picture with the close up of the bowl of apples is so well lit!

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  7. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEJune 24, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    All your pictures are beautiful. The green is sooo pretty with the white.

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  8. SueJune 24, 2009 at 11:58 PM

    Hi Michelle...thanks for stopping by my blog...and that you actually enjoyed my writing style...please stop back as I am filled with witty stories.. First...remember you can never take too many pictures...they were great, the tale was lovely but I really enjoyed seeing you use bits of Milk Glass....I have a pretty large collection and I love how you used the compote dishes for the apples....Sue.

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  9. Cathy~Mille FleurJune 25, 2009 at 12:04 AM

    Wow!!! Michelle this is just gorgeous!!! Everything is so thoughtfully done!!! I love the wicker cloche ...it is stunning and the bottles are beautiful!!! I am going to have to add those to my collection!!!

    This is such an amazing outdoor tablescape!!! I love it!!! Every detail is perfection!!! The green apples are a perfect touch!!! Wonderful!!!

    You are so right about the tablescaping!!! I love decorating and setting the table and just about anything to do with interiors!!! It is just my first time to join in on TT. It's funny that everyone thought I had never set the table before;)!!!

    Enjoy!!!
    XOXO
    Cathy

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  10. Four Paws and CoJune 25, 2009 at 12:25 AM

    It's beautiful & I loved each & every picture! ☺ Diane

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  11. UnknownJune 25, 2009 at 1:19 AM

    Love the placemat inspiration! That's how I put a table together too... I start with one thing and build off of it... so much fun! I love ALL your photos! Crisp and beautiful and I'm so happy your weather held!
    Have a good rest of the week!
    ~Really Rainey~

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  12. Outside The LinesJune 25, 2009 at 2:35 AM

    Gorgeous Gorgeous!!!

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  13. Linda (Nina's Nest)June 25, 2009 at 6:25 AM

    Fabulous - love all the green and white, but your photography - oh, my goodness! Would you please come take my pics? Linda

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  14. MarthaJune 25, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    A beautiful table and don't you just love Nell Hill's -- I always find treasure there! And it wasn't too many pictures -- they were great!

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  15. "Blossom"June 25, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    The color scheme is awesome. Love the tablscape you have put together.

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  16. Farmgirl PaintsJune 25, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    They were gorgeous...really!!

    Oh and a progressive dinner is several couples jumping from house to house for each course of a meal. So it's just a giant moving party of people taking turns eating at eachother's houses.

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  17. DawnJune 25, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    Very cool. Modern never looked so elegant. Ahh..there's your style...Elegant Mod!
    Dawn

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  18. KarenJune 25, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    Girl, you just go right ahead and click away because they were all gorgeous. I just took my time meandering through and enjoyed it all!
    Thanks for sharing! I gotta find me a wicker cloche!!! (hehehe)

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  19. MichelleJune 25, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    Gorgeous table! Love all the white with the touch of greens! Good job!

    Not too many pictures IMO...not too many at all!

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  20. Kathryn @ Bonafide SouthernJune 25, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Love your table, especially all of your milk glass touches. I have one of those little milk glass bowls that you have at each setting. I might just have to put an apple in it too! Thanks for sharing!

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  21. honeysuckleJune 25, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    Those pictures could be in a magazine. I enjoyed everyone of them. I also loved the wicker cloche. It added another element of texture besides the milk glass. Lovely! Have a great day!

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  22. Natalie MeesterJune 25, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    Once again Michelle you created a gorgeous table!

    Kudos to you!

    Happy summer!

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  23. AnonymousJune 25, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    Michelle, you really put a lot of work into this. Yes, it's perfection. You have the gift. I don't know who Nell Hill is, but I like her. The green apple in the milk glass? Way cool.

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  24. UnknownJune 25, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    Beautiful natural tablescape. It felt one with the outdoors. I loved it.

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  25. Brenda PruittJune 25, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    This post looks like it was styled by Pottery Barn! So pretty and elegant. You hit the mark on this one, my dear!
    Brenda

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  26. MaryJune 25, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    Your table is beautiful! :O) Mary @Boogieboard Cottage

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  27. Kim @ Starshine ChicJune 25, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    I loved all your photos. I too am guilty of taking a lot. But it's so hard to choose which ones to use. Your table is fabulous. I loved everything. Thanks for visiting my blog & leaving me a comment.

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  28. UnknownJune 25, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    Great post and in my opinion you can't ever have too many pictures.

    The tops plates with the cool, funky circles on them are my favorite. :)

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  29. UnknownJune 25, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    Beautiful alfresco summer tablescape! I love the photos where the shadows of the tree branches dance along the table! Makes it all so breezy and inviting! Your plates and placemats are adorable and I love the green GSmith apples! Loved all the photos!

    Thanks for sharing!

    Tina

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  30. Pat@Back Porch MusingsJune 25, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    There are never too many photos!! I love them!

    Your tablescape is fabulous!!

    I think I have the striped napkins, that match your place mats. Found them at Marshall's here at the lake.

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  31. LauraJune 25, 2009 at 6:59 PM

    Oh Michelle-
    Everything is absolutely stunning.

    I am a milk glass fanatic, and I love the way the green apples look.

    Enjoyed visiting so much,

    Laura

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  32. KathleenJune 25, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    Very pretty! Love the footed bowl on top of the Gibson plates..Very crisp!

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  33. ElyseJune 25, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    hello!

    i am just loving everything here -- your blog, your very cool table, your adorable pics. i am definitely adding you to my blog roll to keep up with all of your great things.

    xo

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  34. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~June 25, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    Keep clicking girl you do a great job. Very nice pics~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

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  35. Fifi FlowersJune 25, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    GREAT table... FAB photos!!!

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  36. AliciaJune 25, 2009 at 11:58 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! I love the white dishes with just the touch of color from the placemats, apples and those darling plates. I think I'll make a stop by Pier 1 this weekend and see what treasures I can find. Thanks for sharing!
    Alicia

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  37. UnknownJune 26, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    Beautiful photos! Just a lovely setting!!
    ~Liz

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  38. bjJune 26, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    Great photos and the table looks fabulous!!

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  39. The TablescaperJune 27, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    I love all of the photos! You get something different out of each shot. All of the basketry works so well with the setting. Come visit - The Tablescaper

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  40. TriciaJuly 1, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    I love everything about this tablescape.
    I don't even know if I would want to put food out, because it's so beautiful.
    Absolutely lovely!
    *Tricia

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  41. TriciaJuly 17, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    Just scrolling through your blog and found this...it's lovely- your visual merchandising talent certainly shows through- beautiful job!

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Michelle