My friends are coming by for lunch tomorrow!
Can't wait. Girls' day out treasure hunting.
We'll share a light lunch before we are off
for a few hours of antiquing.
This little piggy came home with me this past
weekend from an estate sale. Couldn't resist
his cute little face and the chippy paint.
Love these square green and brown toile scene
plates I found last year at Tuesday Morning.
You never know what you might find in that store.
I have good luck days there, and then some not so!
The tablecloth is small vintage wool blanket
found at a flea market. It has the initials
"UTA" woven into the wool, which stands for
Union de Transports Aériens, a French airline
company circa 1960. In 1990, it became part
of Air France. This was a lap blanket given
to customers on flights, but it's the perfect
size for a table topper.
Well, the only problem with setting the table one day in advance is that it could all change at any minute.
I find myself constantly "tweaking" things.
Are you like that too?
Love the piggie!! And the green and brown toile plates look great!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table setting! Have fun shopping with your friends.
ReplyDeleteSusan : )
http://sanctuaryhomebysusancooke.blogspot.com/
Wonderful tablescape! I love your little piggie ... and, the green apple candlesticks and plates are so pretty. I was just at TM this morning ... found a fun French lamp, but that was about it (which might be a good thing). I'm a constant tweaker, too! Have fun with your friends !! Becca
ReplyDeleteGorgeous table! I'm in love with the plates! Love the pop of green of the apples echoing the green of the plates. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat pig would have come home with me, too. I love the plaid blanket for a topper and wish I could come!
ReplyDeleteI do love your tablescape. Those dishes are really, really speaking to me!! Don't you love using things as a tablecloth that really aren't a tablecloth? That lap throw is perfect and looks great. I love the original intent. Cute little piggy for sure.
ReplyDeleteI would love having you stop by and hearing your opinion of the plaid fabric I'm considering using on my wingback redo. Please let me know if you might have another fabric in mind too!
Thanks,Donna
Hi there, due to computer issues the other day I didn't have a chance to tell you how beautiful your home is. It is absolutely gorgeous! I love your equestrian style. I am trying to use some equestrian things in our master bedroom, but not sure how it is working out. Thanks for posting some of the sites to purchase things, I am going to check them out. I just may be back over looking for some expert advice.
ReplyDeleteYes. I am a "tweaker" of great proprtions!
ReplyDeleteI understand completely!
I never seem to use anything for the purpose it was originally intended. The lap blanket makes a lovely tablecloth!
I am currently trying to figure out how to make four dolphin bathtub feet into a fountain! Wish me luck!
Andie
Wonderful table. I like the candle sticks that are scewering the apples, acutally I'm wondering about those. Love everything about your table, the cloth, the dishes the pig. I want to come too! I'm also a table tweaker.
ReplyDeleteYou are all invited, of course!
ReplyDeleteCome on over! I wish we did all live closer. It would be fun to have a blogger lunch sharing tips and favorites. I can't find anyone locally who blogs!
Stop by anytime...my door is always open.
Thanks for your nice thoughts.
What a beautiful blog you have and a very lovely post! I love the toile with the pops of green and the checks. YOur little pig is gives your table a real focal point!
ReplyDeleteI loved my visit!
Yvonne
I LOVE that PIG!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe apples are a perfect touch.
Alison, What an unusual tablescape! I love it, especially the French lap robe used as your table cloth. Piggy is adorable with his beautiful patina and for heaven's sake... did you make the apple candleholders? Please tell how if you did. I wish we all lived closer too. What fun we could have. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteLove your little 'piggy' and the plates are wonderful! I am looking for some brown white transfer-ware plates guess I need to check out Tuesday Morning. Hope you all have a very good time.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty table, Alison. I like the combination of black and green. Who knew about that interesting blanket you used for a tablecloth? Your new chippy pig looks so pretty next to the elegant roses. Hugs, Kim
ReplyDeleteLove love, I love those colors together they just pop. And that pig is too cute. And yes I did go to NEO for two years. Good times where had in little ole Miami OK.
ReplyDeleteI love that pig and those plates are fabulous! What a charming table for a luncheon.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
This is a beautiful tablescape and the little piggy is adorable. I would love to feature your home on my Open House party starting 3/17. You can check out the details on my current post.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sherry
Oh yes, always moving things around.
ReplyDeleteLovely table and LOVE that pig!
xxoo
Alison, can't believe I've missed all these recent posts. I'm playing catch up tonight. Love the new piggie. Just the sort of thing that brings a touch of whimsy. The green and brown toile plates are fabulous. Wish I could find some. Thanks for sharing the tablescape. Lunch and shopping day with girlfriends is a favorite activity here. ;-)
ReplyDelete~ Sarah
Alison,
ReplyDeleteI love your style!
Dee