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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Streamlined Vintage Tablescape. . .

 


Once the Christmas Roses
and the Christmas decor had been removed,
a much needed streamlined vintage tablescape
to welcome in 2013 
seemed quite fitting On Crooked Creek!




















Soft, creamy ivory blossoms
combined with an icy crystallized Boston fern
in an etched lead crystal vase,
makes a striking centerpiece.




















Placing the vase atop a vintage rose bordered silver tray
allows for easy removal during mealtimes.

























Encircling the base of the vase,
I wound strands of varying hues
of heirloom vintage pearl necklaces.
The insertion of a gold leaf pin
and gold link bracelet help to reflect the soft glow
of the stripe frosted glass votive.

























Rim shot of my everyday white porcelain dinnerware.
A perfect choice for a Winter evening dining experience
On Crooked Creek. Everyday stainless flatware
combine with our rose etched crystal stemware
atop a black and white toile place mat.

























Our vintage rose etched crystal stemware,
with these beaded base detailing,
adds a romantic ambiance to our dining table.




















The features that swayed me to make this choice in dinnerware
are the embossing on the dessert / salad plate
and the huge SNOWflake
embossed into the inner being of the saucer!!!




















On Crooked Creek
an overview of a streamlined vintage tablescape
just in time to welcome 2013!



Until next time. . .

On Crooked Creek will be joining our dear hostess, Susan
@ Between Naps On The Porch for Tablescape Thursday

www.betweennapsontheporch.net










AND. . .













our dear hostess Debra @ Common Ground for
Be Inspired Friday!


Be sure to visit each of these dear ladies
for inspiration in your own home decor!!!

18 comments:

Ann@A Sentimental Life said...

Oh my what a perfectly GORGEOUS setting. I love the white and silver, looks like a white dahlia?

Debra@CommonGround said...

oooh, so pretty, love that gorgeous black and white!

Dewena said...

Very pretty and sophisticated. Just right for a January table by the door. I also love how you took your porch to still reflect winter but lost the Christmas touches. My porch has lost the Christmas touches, but that's all. Now it just looks lost! Needs some work out there. Thanks for the inspiration.

NanaDiana said...

Everything looks beautiful!!! I love the white plates with the snowflakes. How perfect for this time of year. xo Diana

Sue@sprucelakecottage said...

Hi Pat, how pretty the white and crystal looks together. I think I need to put a little crystal out myself....have a good day!

Pat@BPM said...

A beautiful table Pat. I love the silver tray centerpiece.

FABBY'S LIVING said...

Beautiful table setting! I love the pretty silver tray in the center, but the dishes with the snow flakes are my fave! Thank you for such sweet and kind visit. Big hugs,
FABBY

Bonnie said...

Every detail is perfect. I love etched crystal and the beading is so pretty. Your white china is a pattern I like very much with the embossing it really is special. Your flowers, placemats, and embellished centerpiece pull this tablescape together with a touch of class.

Linda @ Life and Linda said...

Beautiful table with white and silver. It is serene and elegant. Those rose etched glasses are gorgeous. Your china is also beautiful with such lovely lines.

Chubby Chieque said...

White & silver combo is absolutely classy and elegant. I can't see that the dishes are your everyday dishes.

Wow... those stemwares are to die for. Very gorgeous.

Happy TS,
/CC girl

Marlis said...

Pat, well this is a lovely tablescape at Crooked Creek! I love love, love the silver tray and the pearls. It is always a welcomed respite after the glorious colors of the Christmas season. The flowers are perfect and I am truly smitten with your lovely dishes. The beautiful designs on them are so perfect.. omg what beauty.. Of course you know I love the black placemats.. quilted and warm.. A truly great tablescape to welcome the new year! with friendly best wishes.. xo marlis

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Hi Pat, what a wonderful table you've set. I adore the placemats (sell them in the shop :-) ) The silver tray with pearls stole my heart and the sweet bird to watch over is the perfect touch. What a great way to bring in the New Year! I'm so glad you popped in, always love your kind words.. hugs ~lynne ~

Gina said...

Your tablescape looks beautiful! Very elegant! I love the texture on the various plates.

ohiofarmgirl said...

Your table setting is beautiful. Thank you for visiting me! Dianntha

Sarah said...

Beautiful, Pat. The white flowers, crystal, silver, and those gorgeous white dishes.......perfect!

Nellie's Cozy Place said...

Morning Pat,
What a lovely post, I am loving whites more and more, they just make my heart sing.
Very simple yet very lovely table.

Thanks for coming by and for all your sweet comments on my bathroom refresh. I had a lot of fun with it.

So nice to meet you here in blogland,
blessings, Nellie

bj said...

I do believe a black and white table is the most elegant of all....:)
Very pretty.

Unknown said...

Very elegant and lovely!
First time visiting your beautiful blog. I will be back!
Roselle