Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Autumn Elegance

The table this week celebrates the warm tones of Autumn.   Living in South Florida we do not have the change of season and the beautiful leaves.   While I was home in North Carolina last month for my Dad's celebration of life service the leaves were beginning to change.   During a trip to the mall in Winston-Salem to pick up a few things for the service I posted a live Facebook video as I was driving.  I mentioned in the video how much I missed the change of seasons and the beautiful leaves.   My dear friend Cyndi Nifong was watching the video and graciously gifted me with this beautiful fine china.  She thought they would be perfect for one of my tables and give me a taste of Autumn in South Florida.    She was correct and I know I will use these plates for many years go come.  



The pretty china was made by Yamaka China in Japan.  The pattern is named September Song.  The leaves on the plate are gray and rust.  I found this tablecloth last week at Marshall's and it coordinates nicely with the plates.   

The illuminated glass hurricane with harvest ring is part of the Valerie Parr Hill Collection on QVC.  It comes with a battery operated candle, but  I used Realistic LED Flame from the Lisa Robertson inside the hurricane.  You can see the candle in the photo below. 

I scattered beaded and glittered acorn filler by Valerie around the centerpiece and on the server.  

The copper hammered napkins rings are from Pier One .  The do not have the copper in stock on their website, but they have gold and silver. 

The goblets were purchase at Home Goods in August.   They are made by Patina Vie.  The pattern is Milan Luxe.  The crimson and 18kt yellow gold blend with the other copper and gold items.  







The illuminated mercury glass pumpkins with timers are by Valerie Parr Hill and available at QVC.  I ordered them in gold and orange. 

The illuminated pumpkins are so pretty with the lighting turned down low. 




Overhead view of the table. 

The layers.  I used a copper metallic place mat in the center of the table.  

The stack starts with a gold beaded edge charger plate.  I used a dinner plate, soup then a saucer to hold the illuminated pumpkin. 

I have always wanted gold flatware and I found a steal at Home Goods last week on clearance.  They are Gourmet Basics By Mikasa Halston Gold-Plated.  

I fell in love with this Metal Pumpkin Carriage by Valerie when it was shown on QVC.   It's curently out of stock, but hopefully it will return next season.  I used one of Valerie's Autumn Beauty candle rings with a flameless candle from the Lisa Robertson Collection.




Thank you Cyndi Nifong for the lovely china set.   I will enjoy it for many more years to come. 

Catherine 

This post is linked to the following parties: 
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Thursday, November 2, 2017

Dia de los Muertos

I am addicted to skulls and especially sugar skulls so I love decorating for Dia de los Muertos.   I painted  skull plates a few years ago and continue to add items to my table each year.  It seems sugar skulls are everywhere you look these days so that makes me happy.   









The lilac illuminated sugar skull is from Tuesday Morning this season. 

Skully McRibs is having lot of fun. 


The large sugar skull glass serving dish was purchased at HomeGoods this season. 

The sugar skull glassware is from HomeGoods this season. 

The sombreros are from Pier One this season.  I'm sure you'll see these again May 5th.   
I used a Sharpie to paint the napkin ring skulls last year.  I added the flower petal this season.  

The server with a few of my sugar skulls. 

Items on the server. 

I painted the Dollar Tree mask with Sharpie's a few years ago to use on a wreath. 

The bridge and groom was found at Michael's this season. 

This lovely lady lights up and is from Orchard Garden Supply. 

I used Sharpie's to paint this skull a few years ago.  Still my favorite of all my skulls. 

I hand painted white tiles to use as coasters. Once painted I cured them in the oven. 

The layers. 

The tablecloth was found at Walmart this season. 

I added the place mats to provide a break between the large print on the tablecloth and the smaller print on the charger plate covers.  


Overhead view of the finished table. 

I painted the plates with Sharpie's a few years ago.  The chargers are covered with fabric covers that I made last year. 







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