JBigg: Life in Kentucky

Life is Special. . . and A Spring Tablescape

Do we sometimes forget how special life is? How special our friends and family are. We know everyday is a gift from God but sometimes we forget to notice how special life is.

We are usually pretty busy in our everyday lives and don't often notice the beauty around us. It might be an iris in your yard.

Or a clematis bloom on a trellis that reminds us how special life is.

Spending time with friends is always special too. Today I am sharing a tablescape for special friends.

This table could be for friends that I see everyday

or friends that I don't see often but are so very special.

It's their friendship that makes it special.

The table is cheery and bright with an April Cornell tablecloth. She always designs beautiful patterns and borders.

A stack of Bordallo Pinheiro dinnerware.

Matching napkins tied with a ribbon to resemble a bow tucked under the bowl.

A centerpiece of white geraniums in a white planter.

The table is ready and now I'm waiting for my friends to arrive. But most of all just remember:

Life is Special with Friends Like You.

- 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
Table It @Rustic and Refined - Mondays at 7

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

WowUs 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

Three Mango Seeds It's Party Time on Sundays

Favorite Spring Tablescapes

Purple is a beautiful color for a Springtime tablescape. I'm sharing two purple tables from my archives.

The first came from inspiration right out my kitchen window. My lilac bushes were in full bloom. Their purple blooms are so fragrant but can only come in door at my house for a short time.

My other purple Spring tablescape isn't as "dressy" but still a favorite of mine.

Thanks for stopping by for a little purple Spring inspiration - 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

WowUs 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

Easter Cookies and A Tablescape

Wow, these are the cutest Easter cookies I have ever seen!

Who wouldn't want to eat them before the meal is served!

The cookies were made by The Elm Bakery, Cleveland, MO (just outside Kansas City). They make cakes, cookies, health bars, and desserts and deliver in the KC area. Check out their site here.

Now on to the tablescape. This one is created by my daughter. You know she works many many hours at the hospital and has two young boys so not much time for tablescaping. But today she has designed one to share with you.

The runner and napkins are from Pottery Barn and the china and flatware are Lenox. The rabbit ear napkin rings are from Pier One.

Thanks for stopping in. Wish I could give you a cookie, but now you know where you can get them - 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

WowUs 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

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

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).