JBigg's Little Pieces

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Third Time's A Charm - Easter Tablescape

I'm taking two recent tablescapes with very similar looks and creating still a third look with very little effort.

Each table shares the same tablecloth but each has its own style and different elements.

Take a peek:

A few weeks ago, you may have seen my post "My Favorite Colors for a Spring Tablescape. I used my favorite colors of aqua and green with a stack of Bordallo Pinheiro white cabbage dishes as seen here.

Then the table became an Easter tablescape in just a hop as seen here. Rabbits, eggs and Easter grass were added to quickly change this Spring table into one for Easter.

I bet you are familiar with the term "the third times a charm." That's what I have done with today's tablescape. I'm using the same tablecloth with a few more changes and have created still another Easter tablescape.

Since you know my love of aqua, you might not be surprised to see an aqua piece added as a centerpiece. Two white rabbits were easily added to make it an Easter theme.

My previous stack of white cabbage leaf dishes was mixed with other pieces of aqua dishes from Portugal. That was an "easy peasy" switch.

Daffodil pattern silverware by Rogers Bros. replaced green handled flatware used previously.

Daffodil flowers always seem to open for Easter.

The daffodils on the silver flatware are in full bloom. They are such a treasure to me.

Two layers of sheer napkins with a blue tinted napkin ring bring a beautiful softness and elegance to the table.

The sheer napkins were recently purchased in the City Market District of Savannah, GA. The shop is named "All Things Georgia" where everything in the shop is 100% made or grown in Georgia. (More about that fun trip later).

On the bread rack . . .

The table is ready . . .

Have a wonderful Easter with your family and friends.

Thanks for stopping by - Judy.

Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage

Make-It-Pretty Monday’s at The Dedicated House

Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings

Metamorphosis Monday@ Between Naps on the Porch

Mod Mix Monday @ Mod Vintage Life

Mosaic Monday

Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life on Tuesday

The Scoop at Confessions of a Plate Addict

You’re Gonna Love It Tuesday at Kathe With an E

Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House

Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style

Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen on Wednesday

Centerpiece Wednesday at the Style Sisters

Ivy and Elephants for What Is It Wednesday

Open House Party at No Minimalist Here

Tablescape Thursday@ Between Naps on the Porch

Favorite Things Thursday at Katherine’s Corner

Transformation Thursday at Shabby Creek Cottage

Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life

Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home on Thursday

Feathered Nest Friday at the French Country Cottage

Common Ground for Be Inspired Friday

My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday

Jennifer Rizzo for FabulouslyCreative Friday

Seasonal Sunday at The Tablescaper
Sunny Simple Sunday at Sunny Simple Life

Three Mango Seeds It's Party Time on Sundays

DIY Showoff for DIY Showoff Party on Sundays

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Easter Inspiration from the Archives

Have you started planning your Easter tablescape? Maybe you have just been thinking about it in your head.

Do you like orange for Easter? If it is just too much color, you could add a little aqua to the table. Take a look at my orange and aqua for Easter. As seen here.

Do you prefer the pastels such as green and pink? As seen here.

Will your Easter dinner have a rabbit flying over the table as seen here.

You might enjoy making some Easter cupcakes for the table as seen here.

Maybe you might like using natural elements for your table as seen here.

Do you have some antique China that you love to use at Easter as seen here.

There you have it, I hope you have gained a little Easter inspiration as you plan your tablescape - Judy.

Linking to these fabulous parties:

Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage

Make-It-Pretty Monday’s at The Dedicated House

Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings

Metamorphosis Monday@ Between Naps on the Porch

Mod Mix Monday @ Mod Vintage Life

Mosaic Monday

Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life on Tuesday

The Scoop at Confessions of a Plate Addict

You’re Gonna Love It Tuesday at Kathe With an E

Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House

Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style

Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen on Wednesday

Centerpiece Wednesday at the Style Sisters

Ivy and Elephants for What Is It Wednesday

Tablescape Thursday@ Between Naps on the Porch

Favorite Things Thursday at Katherine’s Corner

Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life

Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home on Thursday

Feathered Nest Friday at the French Country Cottage

Common Ground for Be Inspired Friday

My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday

Jennifer Rizzo for Fabulously Creative Friday

Seasonal Sunday at The Tablescaper
Sunny Simple Sunday at Sunny Simple Life

Three Mango Seeds It's Party Time on Sundays

DIY Showoff for DIY Showoff Party on Sundays

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Spring to Easter Tablescape in Just A Hop

Do you remember this Spring tablescape I created a short time ago?

Since I did use my favorite colors, I thought I could transform this tablescape into a Easter tablescape in just a hop or two.

How easy to just add a rabbit candle holder and an egg (no candle needed) and some bright green grass to each of the cabbage bowls.

How cute and easy was that?

Remember my centerpiece - a white pitcher filled with ranicculas sitting on a small pizza platter?

Just add some green Easter grass. I kept the name tags, it was a fun idea.

Now for the bread rack . . . let's add some Easter.

Rabbits, eggs, grass and flowers

Oh but wait, I found these iced Easter cookies again this year at Big Lots. I know, who would think that Big Lots would have such cute cookies. Go figure!! Really, they have lots of Easter candy too.

They come wrapped and packaged individually and are so "quack, quack or cheap, cheap".

I had these cute little ducks sitting on the side of the rack . . .

but I'm moving them to the front and center.

Wow, that was pretty simple and didn't take long at all!

Thanks for stopping by to see how easy it is to take a Spring Tablescape and make it ready for Easter in just a hop - Judy

Linking to:

Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage

Make-It-Pretty Monday’s at The Dedicated House

Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings

Metamorphosis Monday@ Between Naps on the Porch

Mod Mix Monday @ Mod Vintage Life

Mosaic Monday

Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life on Tuesday

The Scoop at Confessions of a Plate Addict

You’re Gonna Love It Tuesday at Kathe With an E

Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House

Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style

Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen on Wednesday

Centerpiece Wednesday at the Style Sisters

Ivy and Elephants for What Is It Wednesday

Open House Party at No Minimalist Here

Tablescape Thursday@ Between Naps on the Porch

Favorite Things Thursday at Katherine’s Corner

Transformation Thursday at Shabby Creek Cottage

Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life

Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home on Thursday

Feathered Nest Friday at the French Country Cottage

Common Ground for Be Inspired Friday

My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday

Jennifer Rizzo for Fabulously Creative Friday

Seasonal Sunday at The Tablescaper
Sunny Simple Sunday at Sunny Simple Life

Three Mango Seeds It's Party Time on Sundays

DIY Showoff for DIY Showoff Party on Sundays

Friday, March 21, 2014

Spring and Easter Vignettes

I have my dining room table centerpiece ready for Spring. A hurricane glass candle holder that I purchased years and years ago (on sale) surrounded by wreaths.

I love the magnolia blossoms of the wreath especially the berries.

Did you know the center cone-like part of the blossom is called a receptacle?

The stamens and pistils are attached to the receptacle

There are actually two wreaths surrounding the hurricane. The magnolia wreath is easy to see but there is an inner wreath of gardenias. They were a favorite of mine years ago and I had a few live gardenias plants. I wasn't very good at caring for them, they are susceptible to several diseases and pests. They do have such a sweet smell.

Here are pics of my dining room table from the past.

Click here to see this post - "A Tweak or Two"

Click here to see this post - "Blue on Blue - Part 2"

plus I am sharing a few Spring vignettes from the past.

Spring Cloches

Spring Cloche and Robin Eggs

For the Love of Peeps

Look What I Won . . .

and finally, here's a shot for an up-coming post so stop back soon.

Thanks for stopping by for my Spring and Easter Vignettes - Judy.

Linking to:

Worthington Court - Vignettes - for Swing Into Spring - March 20

Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage

Make-It-Pretty Monday’s at The Dedicated House

Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings

Metamorphosis Monday@ Between Naps on the Porch

Mod Mix Monday @ Mod Vintage Life

Mosaic Monday

Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life on Tuesday

The Scoop at Confessions of a Plate Addict

You’re Gonna Love It Tuesday at Kathe With an E

Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House

Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style

Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen on Wednesday

Centerpiece Wednesday at the Style Sisters

Ivy and Elephants for What Is It Wednesday

Open House Party at No Minimalist Here

Tablescape Thursday@ Between Naps on the Porch

Favorite Things Thursday at Katherine’s Corner

Transformation Thursday at Shabby Creek Cottage

Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life

Home Sweet Home at The Charm of Home on Thursday

Feathered Nest Friday at the French Country Cottage

Common Ground for Be Inspired Friday

My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday

Jennifer Rizzo for Fabulously Creative Friday

Seasonal Sunday at The Tablescaper
Sunny Simple Sunday at Sunny Simple Life

Three Mango Seeds It's Party Time on Sundays

DIY Showoff for DIY Showoff Party on Sundays

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Spring Mantel with an Added Element

I've been working on my Spring Mantel and have a couple of versions to show you. Here's the first version.

The left end of the mantel stays the same in both versions. I used a stemmed hurricane with an aqua candle, my aqua vase, a small floral arrangement of pinks and whites, and a white bird. I think I am happy with the end side of the mantel.

Now to the right end. I am thinking it doesn't have enough color or pop. My walls are an off white and the mantel is white so not much color going on.

I do have an ~~inexpensive~~ cheap small springy wreath that I have been carrying around in my SUV for a few weeks. I purchased it at Goodwill for $2.00 with no plans how to use it but thought the colors could easily work with something Spring.