For summer, I like colorful, casual tables. From Memorial Day to the second week of July, I am partial to red, white, and blue. I started with my cotton blue and white tablecloth with fine red lines.
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Nautical Blue Coastal Tablescape
When I was a teenager, I fell in love with spring outfits with nautical colors like navy blue with white, red or even spring green accents. I was 19 when I bought my first navy and white set of jacket, skirt and pants. I’ve never lost my love of nautical blue motifs even though my retirement wardrobe includes no nautical suits. Today’s post is a nautical coastal table with blues, whites, pops of red, and rustic touches of jute.
Red & Pink Centerpiece, Alstroemeria and Roses
It’s the middle of January and everyone is starting to think about Valentine’s Day. Today’s centerpiece is cheery with red roses and pink alstroemeria and will work well on my farmhouse red and white buffalo plaid tablecloth. Read More
Vintage Find For A Farmhouse Table
Last week I visited my favorite thrift store which was having a 75% off sale. As usual, I looked at all the vintage linens. I’ve made curtains, pillow covers, and tablecloths from previous finds. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw something quilted.
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Purple and Gold Table For Autumn
Years ago I bought an antique tea set with beautiful colors and gold accents. The brown background, pastel and deep colors go well with both jewel tone flowers as well as soft pastels. It is the inspiration for my purple and gold table.