Wednesday, October 19, 2011

A Halloween Treat

Wishing you all a Happy Halloween!




Usually when I buy individual pieces, I don't buy the bowls because I hardly ever use them but I like the crown shape of these bowls so I bought them too.

I bought the pumpkin napkin holders the last time we went to New Orleans for hubby's Medical convention. The flatware set is from Neiman Marcus on line. I think the medallion and the swirls go so well with that of the dishes.



I gathered those small stems from the bar cabinet, to wash and sell them. But when I saw that they matched the plates, I decided to keep them again, lol. I used 3 types of stemware here. In addition to the green little ones, I added amber champagne flutes and blue based goblets



I bought the quilted runner while I was visiting my daughter in Fort Myers, FL, at Old Time Pottery for $3.









In case you are wondering why I added goblets with a blue base, it's to tie it together with the bowl.
It's not easy to see but the bowl is actually colored blue and terracota. This Navajo bowl was given to my husband when he worked at the Indian Hospital in Gallup, NM.


"Boo!"



I think I will set one more Halloween tablescape next week and then I will move on to Thanksgiving. I will spend Thanksgiving with the kids in FL but John will be home. I hope you enjoyed this one. Thank you so much for stopping by.

I am linking with


Susan for Tablescape Thursday at http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/
Bunny's Bunny Hop Party at http://bunnyjeansdecorandmore.blogspot.com/

Sherry's Open House Thursday at http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/

Courtney's Feathered Nest Friday at http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/

Honey's Potpourri Friday at http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/

Sherry's Home Sweet Home Friday at http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/

The Tablescaper's Seasonal Sunday at http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com/

44 comments:

Anonymous said...

You changed your header, I like it. I love the shape and designs on these dishes and the color can be used throughout the year!

Bunny Jean said...

Hi Christine,

Those are really pretty dishes. I sometime by the bows but almost never the mugs. They do cost much more when buying individual pieces... and so I just get what I will use or display!

Everything is so colorful and pretty. Glad you didn't give away those glasses. Just fine another bed to store them under ;)

Thanks for joining the party again this week!

xoxo Bunny Jean
Wednesday's Bunny Hop Party!

Debbiedoos said...

Very pretty Christine. I love blue and I always think it compliments just about everything. I see how you tied it all together. nice job!

Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️ said...

So very pretty and Fall like. I love your dishes.

Dee

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

Christine,
What a pretty tablescape!
Those green dishes are so pretty and I am really admiring the quilted runner! Very pretty!!

Everything looks lovely as always!!

Hugs,
Debbie

Kim, USA said...

Christine, looks like you are ready for Halloween. Your dishes are pretty. ^_^

Sue said...

I love the dishes. The bowl shape is gorgeous! We actually do use bowls here often as I make so many soups and stews in the cooler months. My husband also doesn't like his salad touching his food, so he uses a bowl for salad too. The flatware does look beautiful with your china. Hope all is well at your house. I've been gone and I'm trying to catch up!

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Great tablescape, Christine! Loved this so much.

And I have to say that I really love that picture of you and John! What a beautiful couple you are.

XO,

Sheila

Traci said...

I really like the dishes. The pattern is very pretty. The little haunted house is adorable too!

Dolores said...

I love your header..... and your table (as usual) looks so pretty. The fall colors are my favorite.... I love the pretty green ....well, actually I love everything!

Gloria said...

Beautiful table, Christine! Love your new green china and TRULY LOVE AND AM CRAZY FOR that pretty quilted runner!!!! And I agree with my buddy, Sheila, above: I LOVE that photo of you and John in your new header, it's a great one! And my goodess, AJ is your little twin, the older she gets. ;)
Best,
Gloria

Susan said...

Christine, as usual your table is gorgeous!! I love the green dishes!

Alycia Nichols said...

I'm out of breath from doin' the Happy Dance about those dishes!!! I cannot find the words to say how pretty I think they are! I can totally understand why you HAD to buy the bowls....they are the coolest!!! The color just defies fabulous!!! Can you tell I might like them a little bit? ;-) I do the same thing....go to give something away and discover I really "need" it! We might as well just give up on trying to give things away...we "need" it all! :-)

PAINTORDIG.blogspot.com said...

very pretty dishes and an unusual shape.The flatware does go so well with the dishes. I miss Old Time Pottery-did I ever tell you that Bobby once managed theri store in Memphis? Oh how I loved those discounts!LOL!

Entertaining Women said...

Wonderful tablescape. The sage green dinner ware is so gorgeous, and I can invision so many things to do with those great bowls. Thank you for sharing your delightful design. Cherry Kay

Jewel Sauls said...

Love those dishes and glad you got the bowls! Everything looks so beautiful!

Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee) said...

This is fantastic! Each and every single picture is so beautiful.Love your warm fall settings...yes, every bit of it. Thanks for sharing.
Hope to see you on my blog:)

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

Christine, I just figured you added the blue stems because you knew how beautiful they would look. Love your new dishes and those bowls are wonderful.

Marlis said...

Your table is once again stunning. I love your centerpiece. The bowl is magnificent. Loving those dishes too. The glasses do seem to be made for the dishes Christine.. keep them. love this pretty table.. xo marlis

WhyCuzICan said...

Very nice job setting your scene :) Lovin' those dishes and touches you add!

Visiting from Bunny Jean's linky party (Bunny Hop) tonight,
*Suzanne in NW IL

Debbie said...

This one is so pretty and whimsical too. I think those dishes are fantastic. I'm nuts about the shape and agree with you that they compliment the flatware just beautifully.

As usual... I love your table, Christine. Yours is one I look forward to seeing every week.

Joy Burkhart said...

Hi Christine,
Love your tablescape - very pretty dishes and the silverware is beautiful!
Visiting from Bunny Jean's Bunny Hop.
xoxo
Joy

FABBY'S LIVING said...

First I love your new header, you all look so nice, I love your family pictures. Your tablescape is great, I love the plates and bowls, nice you can buy them individually. Goddness I'm so glad you didn't give away the glasses they look so great on your lovely tablescape. I just put things I love in boxes and store them, that's it! Right now I have some pretty things for Xmas under my bed, lol! Lots of hugs, FABBY

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

Oh, what a beautiful table Christine! I love the color of the china and the fun centerpiece...you always have the most amazing china!
Hugs,
Cindy

Barb said...

Hi Christine, it is lovely....so colorful. I love your dishes and that shade of green is so pretty! Love the runner too.

Barb ♥

A Hint of Home said...

Those dishes are gorgeous! Your table setting is beautiful! I love your flatware and stemware, too.

Marigene said...

Can I come join you at this gorgeous table, Christine? This is one of my favorites of any you have done...love those dishes with the blue stemware...it is so me! I don't often buy matching bowls, either.

Doll in the Looking Glass said...

I would love to dine at your home. You set a very inviting table!

Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR said...

Christine, this table is such a gorgeous explosion of color! Everything is so vibrant and pretty! The dinnerware and flatware compliment each other beautifully! LOVE IT! I am now your newest follower; and I hope you will follow me, too! Many blessings to you!

Sarah said...

Love the new dishes, Christine. I like the both the color and shape, and the little bowls are great additions.

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Fun tablescape CX, and that silver flatware is stunning. Ialso love the shape of those bowls, and that is such pretty china. laurie

lvroftiques said...

Very cute Christine. I love the dishes! Vanna

Babs said...

Cute Halloween tablescape. I love your green plates and bowls and that gorgeous Navajo bowl. You have so many pretty things.
Have a great weekend,
Babs

Anonymous said...

Wonderfully fun table, Christine!

I love those green dishes!!

Snap said...

Wonderful Halloween tablescape. Love the Happy Halloween lantern the the haunted house with the green dishes! You tied it all together perfectly! I always giggle when you say you are going to sell something and then decide to keep it! ME TOO!!!!! Happy Seasonal Sunday!

Kathleen said...

I love those dishes, and I agree about the bowls. The house is so cute!

Kathleen said...

I love those dishes, and I agree about the bowls. The house is so cute!

Yellow Rose Arbor said...

Nice Halloween table! I love those green dishes!

Katherine

Solange Belém said...

Hi, Christine!
Great blog. Amazing!
Hugs

Sol

Honey at 2805 said...

Your Halloween tablescape is so pretty and festive! The dishes are so interesting in color and shape! It all combine into a lovely festival of color!

Thank you for linking this lovely post to Potpourri Friday. I always appreciate your participation!

Unknown said...

Love your new header! YOU ALWAYS HAVE A PRETTY POST! Thanks for sharing, Joann

Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

Gorgeous post!! I LOVE your dishes and your beautiful flatware! LOVE!!!! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday!

Pinky at Designs by Pinky said...

Christine, these dishes are gorgeous! I love the embellishment on them and the shape! What brand are they??? The flatware is exquisite too. You have the prettiest things. XO, Pinky

Chris said...

Hi Christine, I love your tablescape. I particularly liked your dishes. The colour is so unusual and the shape is spectacular. Thanks for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris

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