Thursday, August 20, 2009

Celebrating Tablescapes!

Susan at Naps on the Porch is celebrating 52 weeks of her Tablescape Thursdays (which were originally held on Tuesdays). I thought it would be fun to pull some old photos of my tables off my computer and reminisce a little! Most of mine are just centerpieces because I don't set a pretty table very often for just Lauren and I but I do try to update my centerpiece regularly.









Breakfast in bed...it's sort of a tablescape, isn't it?

I hope you didn't mind looking at these old pictures again! If you would like to see even more tablescapes, head over to Susan's Blog ~ Between Naps on the Porch and see who else is joining in!

60 comments:

  1. Arleen @ Seasons for All at HomeAugust 20, 2009 10:14 AM

    Hi Cindy. Wow, every one of your tablescapes is so beautiful! Thanks for featuring more than one from each season. ~Arleen

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  2. just a little bit shabbyAugust 20, 2009 11:35 AM

    Cindy,
    They are all fabulous, such grace and elegance!
    Sandy

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  3. AnonymousAugust 20, 2009 11:39 AM

    Absolutely beautiful! Would love to know where you bought the glass turkeys.
    gina020885@yahoo.com

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  4. cindy-stitches-n-stuff.blogspot.comAugust 20, 2009 11:57 AM

    Cindy - v e r y nice. I want that beautiful soft, lace table cloth.

    You center pieces are to die for.


    cindy-stitches-n-stuff.blogspot.com

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  5. BillAugust 20, 2009 12:08 PM

    Hi Cindy,
    I'm delighted that you shared these lovely pictures. Since I've only been participating in Tablescape Thursdays for a few weeks, these were all new to me!

    You definitely have great taste and a beautiful collection of tablescaping items ... all VERY romantic!

    Bill @ Affordable Accoutrements

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  6. Nice and Easy AntiquesAugust 20, 2009 12:24 PM

    They are ALL so beautiful and femenine! You do an amzing job.lauren is a lucky girl to have all that beauty around her.

    Is she creative like you?

    XOXO

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  7. Cathy- Country CottageAugust 20, 2009 12:26 PM

    Hi Cindy

    Your tablescapes are so beautiful!!!!

    Cathy

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  8. Andrea at Opulent CottageAugust 20, 2009 12:40 PM

    Those are all just so gorgeous! I'll be inspired for every holiday now. Your daughter is so lucky to be growing up in such a beautiful home - I bet all of her friends are jealous!!

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  9. KarinAugust 20, 2009 12:41 PM

    It was so nice to view all of your lovely tablescapes at once.

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  10. Drawn to The SeaAugust 20, 2009 12:47 PM

    All so pretty. That 5th photo is dreamy... like some pretty woman wafted thru the room & dropped her slip on the table.

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  11. LillyBAugust 20, 2009 1:08 PM

    Stunning!! You have the perfect touch!

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  12. RhondiAugust 20, 2009 1:09 PM

    Hi Cindy
    You are the queen of beauty. Every single photo is more beautiful than the one before.
    I love it all!!
    Hugs, Rhondi

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  13. susanAugust 20, 2009 1:10 PM

    I noticed that you were a contributor to the very first tablescape Tuesday. Each one is more elegant than the one before it!! Thanks for sharing these!

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  14. Linda QAugust 20, 2009 1:14 PM

    Hi Cindy,
    Well they are all great, like the Fall one I had not seen before but I think the Christmas one is my fav.
    Lovely, you have talent my dear!
    Linda Q

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  15. Ms. Bake-itAugust 20, 2009 1:20 PM

    Hello Cindy,

    All your tablescapes are absolutely beautiful. I had not seen all of them yet and am glad that you took a trip down memory lane and posted them this way. I recently came across glass turkeys like yours and after debating with myself for a while, I passed them up. Now, after seeing yours in that setting I am kicking myself for not getting them!

    Tracy

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  16. Tammy518August 20, 2009 1:22 PM

    I love all of your tablescape vignettes. They are truly magazine-worthy!

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  17. Cindy LoganAugust 20, 2009 1:22 PM

    Beautiful!!! Especially that very elegant tablecloth!!! I love "I'm Julia" said about it, I agree. I have decided that I definately need another silver tray. The one that I have is much smaller and I have it beside my stove with the salt, pepper, sugar bowl, etc on it. Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  18. Ana~A Petite CottageAugust 20, 2009 1:27 PM

    How simply beautiful, all of them. Hey Cindy are those real pumpkins as candle holders in your fall tablescape? They look like they might have some glitter too, I can't really tell. None the less they are so cute...I love them. Have a wonderful day.

    ♥Ana

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  19. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsAugust 20, 2009 1:32 PM

    So pretty! I really like the Christmas one and the first one with the nest and eggs. Love how the crystal and glassware looks in the light.

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  20. Kathleen GraceAugust 20, 2009 1:44 PM

    These are so beautiful! I especially loved the white Christmas tablescape. It almost makes me look forward to winter...almost:>)

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  21. MaryAugust 20, 2009 2:23 PM

    Each table scene is beautiful in itself...different looks for different seasons...and the lace tablecloth is most pretty! I like your candlesticks and bobeches...I have the same ones, and use them all the time. Lovely pictures, as always!

    Mary

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  22. CindyAugust 20, 2009 2:35 PM

    Your tablescapes are all beautiful! You have great talent, girl. I think your Christmas table is my favorite! But it is hard to decide, they are all so lovely! Hugs, Cindy S

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  23. RobinfromCAAugust 20, 2009 3:00 PM

    Love them all. I need to remember I could just do centerpieces. Yours are so lovely.

    Robin

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  24. jninecostumesAugust 20, 2009 3:24 PM

    Do you realize how often those candle holders dripping with crystals show up in your tablescape? Are they Partylite? They are gorgeous and seem to go with everything. I do enjoy the centerpieces you've shown. Thanks for re running older pics.

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  25. decorator to the starsAugust 20, 2009 4:20 PM

    LOVE YOUR BLOG, IF YOU HAVE TIME, STOP ON OVER :) GIO

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  26. AnonymousAugust 20, 2009 4:35 PM

    Cindy I loved seeing all the different tablescapes together in one blog entry. The use of the gorgeous silver tray used in so many of them makes me want to rush out and find one!

    blessings
    nary

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  27. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)August 20, 2009 4:49 PM

    Hi Cindy, What gorgeous centerpieces and I saw some beautiful tablescapes, too. :-) My heart always melts when I see the beautiful tiered piece that I believe you said you inherited from your Mom. That has to be most beautiful tiered server I've ever laid eyes on. Whenever I'm out, I keep my eyes peeled hoping that I'll find one very similar.
    :-) I love how you change out what's displayed...it's gorgeous for summer filled with shells and just as beautiful at Christmas time filled with lovely ornaments and pearls. Thanks for a wonderful TT this week...and thanks for being there for the very first one, too. :-) Hugs! Susan

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  28. Michelle @ Sweet Something DesignAugust 20, 2009 5:04 PM

    WoW! I love this! What wonderful work you do!! Great post!

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  29. CarolynAugust 20, 2009 5:34 PM

    All so beautiful!!!

    Carolyn

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  30. UnknownAugust 20, 2009 5:35 PM

    Amei seu blog e já sou sua seguidora viu! Você é uma graça e nos dá muitas inspirações.

    Beijocas.

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  31. EileenAugust 20, 2009 5:36 PM

    They are all so beautiful it's hard to pick a favorite!
    If I had to choose though, it would be a toss-up between the Breakfast in Bed (LOVED those dishes!), and the one with the sheer tablecloth (I think it was the second picture), it reminded me of a wedding, it reminded me of a bride actually, and everyone loves a bride!
    Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful! Every single one, beautiful!
    All the best,
    Eileen

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  32. Lana ManisAugust 20, 2009 5:44 PM

    Dear Cindy ~ each photo I scrolled to was as beautiful as the one before it! Everything is lovely!

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  33. AnonymousAugust 20, 2009 5:51 PM

    I enjoyed your beautiful table, Cindy.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  34. ElaineAugust 20, 2009 6:30 PM

    Simply beautiful tablescapes. You certainly have the knack for making it all look fabulous.

    I especially enjoyed the Autumn tablescape and the teapot with the flowers.

    Have a great weekend.

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  35. SharlotteAugust 20, 2009 7:05 PM

    Oh my, I love each and everyone of these tables! I also loved how you used your pieces so differently and each use seems perfect! The colors are so calm and relaxing. The candles and seashells are gorgeous! The autumn setting is very creative!

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  36. Mid-Atlantic MarthaAugust 20, 2009 7:13 PM

    Just as beautiful the second time around!

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  37. AnonymousAugust 20, 2009 7:21 PM

    As you know (from my email) I am new to your blog so I haven't seen these photos before. Ohhhhh I am so glad that you reposted them! So so pretty! =) You get my creative juices flowing! thank you thank you
    ~Tammy

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  38. KarenBAugust 20, 2009 8:06 PM

    They're all so beautiful! You have some pretty gorgeous pieces my dear!

    Karen
    www.elderberrystreet.blogspot.com

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  39. Yellow Rose ArborAugust 20, 2009 8:18 PM

    I enjoyed seeing all this! Everything is absolutely gorgeous!

    Katherine

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  40. LynnAugust 20, 2009 8:22 PM

    Cindy, I never tire of seeing the beauty you create in your home. I could look at these pictures over and over. I believe the beautiful lace tablecloth was from your mom. It is stunning. Thank you for sharing. I did not have time to post yesterday but the lemon tarts looked so good! I had just put lemon curd in a new cut glass bowl to put on blueberry muffins which we were going to eat have for dinner right before I read your post. I could just taste those tarts. You work associates are so lucky. Have a blessed day.

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  41. Penny SueAugust 20, 2009 8:58 PM

    Dear Miss Cindy,

    Thanks for sharing such beauty. Again, I really enjoy your photos. Thanks for the table settings... "scapes". They're all "scapes" to me. I'm sitting here watching "The Soloist". It's a really great movie. Hope you are having a great day. Hugs, PS

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  42. Alison GibbsAugust 20, 2009 10:54 PM

    Cindy such fun to look back on some of your table centepieces
    Alison

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  43. Lori @ Dining DelightAugust 20, 2009 10:59 PM

    You truly do have a "romantic" home! All of your centerpieces/tablescapes look lovely! Thanks for reposting them for Susan's anniversary.

    DD

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  44. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)August 21, 2009 12:09 AM

    Hi Cindy,
    They are all gorgeous and such an inspiration too! Cindy

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  45. MyThoughtsMyVoiceAugust 21, 2009 4:45 AM

    It really makes meals very very special. :-) I love the outdoor tablescape. I also like how you used mini pumpkins as candle holders and those tall glasses to hold a bouquet of roses! Very beautiful!

    Li

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  46. SarahAugust 21, 2009 6:46 AM

    Thanks for sharing these photos of your tables through the seasons. I so enjoyed my visit!

    Hope you'll stop by my place for a visit: http://hyacinthforthesoul.blogspot.com/

    I'm toasting Susan @ Between Naps on the Porch in honor of her Blog Anniversary!

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  47. PamelaAugust 21, 2009 7:30 AM

    Oh Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! They are all so beautiful and such inspirations. I just love looking at your house because I too love blue and white. I have other colors but I try to base everything on blue and white.

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  48. A Southern RoseAugust 21, 2009 7:39 AM

    They are all beautiful! I got so many great ideas! Thanks!

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  49. Linda's Blue GateAugust 21, 2009 7:42 AM

    Each one is romantic to the core and that dripping table cloth is the winner of romance....... just lovely...

    HUgs
    Linda

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  50. Three Shabby ChicksAugust 21, 2009 8:24 AM

    Beautiful! Great ideas. Blessings, Robin, Niki, & Marlo

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  51. Whatever Is LovelyAugust 21, 2009 8:25 AM

    Beautiful Cindy! Love all of them! If I could... I would have a different set of dishes for each day... Thanks for sharing!
    ~ Teresa

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  52. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasAugust 21, 2009 9:06 AM

    Oh Cindy! These are all so beautiful! I love me a cloche and yours is beautiful! I love silver and crystal and you put it all together so beautifully!

    Thanks for sharing them...

    Lou Cinda

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  53. MelissaAugust 21, 2009 10:54 AM

    Absolutely stunning. And I love how you showed different themes and seasons. A great post.

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  54. Joyce's JourneyAugust 21, 2009 11:27 AM

    You have the prettiest table in town!!

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  55. Denise MarieAugust 22, 2009 3:55 PM

    great trip thru the past pics. Your camera shots are so good.

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  56. AmberAugust 22, 2009 11:56 PM

    So many beautiful tablescapes! I loved seeing them all in one place. Of course we don't mind seeing some of them again. :)

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  57. MetaAugust 23, 2009 6:00 AM

    Cindy,
    They are ALL beautiful - thank you for posting! I especially love the holiday themed creamy white settings!
    Meta

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  58. Eileen@Star'sFaultAugust 23, 2009 10:27 AM

    Such beautiful creamy goodness! Your tablescapes are absolutely lovely.

    Blessings ~ Eileen @ Star's Fault

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  59. MeganAugust 23, 2009 8:15 PM

    Everything is beautiful! :)

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  60. AnonymousAugust 30, 2009 8:06 AM

    Cindy,
    I still stop by your blog weekly. It's still WONDERFUL! Love this post, hope you and Lauren are doing GREAT!
    Angela
    Little Bird Cottage

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me a comment! ~Cindy