Well, I know it’s not really quite spring, but it has felt like it here the last few days! Finally, some sunshine, and warmer temperatures. It’s not yet warm enough to eat outside at night, so we’ll pretend here at our little table in the kitchen, for this week's Tablescape Thursday.
Nothing says spring like the lovely Bordallo cabbage plates. I’ve paired them here with some classic Crate & Barrel Italian chargers, given to us years ago by my parents. Faux pearl-handled flatware looks elegant with these lovely vintage organdy napkins, which I starched to give some crispness.
These pretty pears were in our fruit basket, so I placed them on a silverplated dish with the first few snips of jasmine from our garden.
Some ivy that I have been rooting in the windowsill landed in our gravy boat, tucked in with a bit of Spanish moss. A friend told me her Grandmother’s trick for rooting ivy: place the cuttings in a clear glass, on a sunny windowsill, and they will have roots in a matter of days!
These gorgeous yellow roses are so romantic! I placed them in a simple vase with some cuttings of boxwood and pittosporum from our garden.
The vintage candelabra was an unattractive brass color until I painted it white, years ago. It’s gotten a little banged up and aged since then, making it look more authentic. Same for the sweet little vintage chalk birdie.
Resources:
Chargers, Crate & Barrel, 20 years ago
Bordallo cabbage plates are available on ebay and discount stores like TJ Maxx, Marshall’s and HomeGoods.
Flatware, last summer, Big Lots
Green wine glasses, last fall, Dollar Tree
All other items are vintage or were given as a gift.
Doesn’t some Pistachio Crusted Tilapia and fresh asparagus sound wonderful, with a lovely, chilled glass of Pinot Grigio? The recipe I created is so easy, you’ll want to make it again and again.
Next week I’ll have a fun craft to share, some adorable St. Patrick’s Day napkins. The holiday is a big event here in Dallas. The largest celebration is mere blocks from our home, and we’ll be ready for the party!
You'll find this week's Tablescape Thursday here. I’ve been cooking up a storm, too, so see you tomorrow for Foodie Friday …
xo, Andrea
This is so fresh and pretty! The candlestick is so pretty -- I want it!
Scribbler
Posted by: Scribbler | March 03, 2010 at 08:44 PM
Outstandingly beautiful!! I used pink flowers with my green today but I like your yellow much better. They are beautiful & so are your GORGEOUS Bordallo plates. Just lovely...everything! :D
Posted by: Rettabug | March 03, 2010 at 08:44 PM
Bringing some of your "yard" plants in the house to go with those yellow roses is a fantastic idea. The yellow and green create a serious touch of spring fever. I don't dare look at the calendar to see how many days yet until it's truly spring! Thank you for giving us a glimpse of things to come.
Posted by: The Southern Belle | March 03, 2010 at 09:22 PM
This is so pretty, and the pears are just the perfect touch. I love your color scheme. Thanks for sharing and happy TT to you!
Posted by: Kathryn@BonafideSouthern | March 03, 2010 at 09:50 PM
This is just beautiful! Green and yellow is so fresh and verdant...one of my fave TTs this week!!!
Posted by: Katie | March 03, 2010 at 11:02 PM
Love the simplicity.
I love decorating with pears, too!
Nice to meet you.
Posted by: Sandy | March 04, 2010 at 01:57 PM
Yellow, white and green...what could be more fresh and happy! The roses are beautiful and I love the touches of fruit. This is really pretty.
Posted by: Sue | March 04, 2010 at 02:34 PM
I love this post and your lovely table top, the cabbage plates remind me of the bunnies and make me think spring which is a good thing, most of the snow has melted in Ohio and I can see green.
Posted by: Sharon K | March 04, 2010 at 03:32 PM
Oh yes! Spring has certainly sprung in your dining room! I love this color combination. So earthy and authentic with the greens and whites. And then those gorgeous yellow roses!
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | March 04, 2010 at 06:55 PM
Lovely tablescape! Love the green, white and yellows. Have a great evening!
Posted by: Cynthia | March 04, 2010 at 07:10 PM
Thanks for your sweet visit -- I love your spring scape -- the colors are so perky and you've set your table to perfection -- love the leaf plates and roses too.
Posted by: Martha | March 04, 2010 at 08:07 PM
Pretty table, te candlestick is great, the green plates, love them and the roses. Great job.
Barbara
Posted by: Barbara | March 05, 2010 at 03:11 AM
Gorgeous! Love the yellow roses with the green cabbage plates! The white makes it look crisp and I would love that crystal candelabra! A PERFECTly romantic table for two!
DD
Posted by: Dining Delight | March 06, 2010 at 01:41 AM
Just lovely. So springy and elegant.
- The Tablescaper
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