One of the things I notice most about any home I am in, is the tablescapes. Tablescapes are the "eye candy" of a space. I think they should tell you a little something about the people living there. They should be interesting , but not overwhelming.
I love to include favorite books . . . not only do they show the subjects that I find interesting, but they give the much needed height for my accessories.
I love to display pictures of love ones, just don't get carried away !!!! Live plants are always welcomed, but again, DON'T GET CARRIED AWAY . . .
I change my tablescapes with the changing seasons, this was last year's spring table in my living room. I love white flowers and tulips would have to be my favorite. I grew these in my garden. Yes, I pick my flowers! That is why I grow them.
So tell me, what's on your tables?
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ReplyDeleteYou seriously have the most beautiful tables!
I'm in love with the 3rd one.
Beautiful tables!
ReplyDeleteI just published a post, this morning, about the ins and outs in accessories. I'm sure what I have on the kitchen island is thought of by some as out. But I love the pieces and added to the collection yesterday.
I'm still sort of rearranging vignettes or tablescapes. Been a slow process with the respiratory thing I am still fighting. I did complete one, a couple of weeks ago, on the foyer secretary and published at the Back Porch. Book, candle, cloche. It will stay until time for spring. I tend to use what I love and don't pay a lot of attention to what I'm "supposed" to do.:-)
I am always changing mine too. I love books, topiaries and a photo. I don't like mine cluttered though. I find the older I get, the less I want...if my house starts to get cluttered my mind gets cluttered. Must be an over 50 thing:) Also, I cannot remember who designed the photo on my header but it's a beauty!
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Oh all of your vignettes are just gorgeous. I love the use of books also and am always on the look out for books with pretty bindings. You really need to link this fabulous post to Bar @ Grits and Glamour for her Table Top Tuesdays meme. Everything is just beautiful. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeletelove this! i also love changing my tables with every season.So many great ideas out there, and yours are just gorgeous..come by later if you can, i will post my foyer table,lol,thank's.
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Silvia.
Hi Vicki, first a thank you for visiting my blog, I so appreciate your continued support!!! Now for your tablescapes, they are wonderful. Not too much and not too sparse,just right!! I am that Goldilocks of tablescapes,hehe. I only have usually three items on a table one always being a lamp and maybe a candle stick and some fresh flowers, I am like you, I love the real thing unless it is a verrrrrry good artificial. Pretty simple in my house. Love yours! Kathysue
ReplyDeleteYou'd be appalled at my tablescapes! I'm not avery good stager. at. all.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new fan, first visit. Good post.
ReplyDeleteI have about the same. Books, lamps, plants frames. Candy dish, wine Decanter, glasses and Brandy. Stop over and become a follower.
Yvonne
3rd one is my favorite! Sadly my tablescapes need help!! I'm in one of those moods where I want to move everything around so who knows what I'll end up with!
ReplyDeleteI love that you pick your flowers. I wish I had some to pick !
ReplyDelete* Vicky-girl~~~ The lack of complexity, the selection of beautiful & meaningful subect matter annnnnd proper scale, w/ room left to actually, casually & pleasantly truly BREATHEEEEE??? Sweetest friend, today is an "A+" day for you!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWould love to see more of your vignettes!!! ("Sooooo lovely to look at, delightful to see...")~~~~~~ This is about as honestly CHARMING as something could be... in fact, as yummy as the BEST of CHOCOLATES from the best part of the world (which I recently heard is, OMG, in QUESTION!!!)~~~
Biggest hugs to you and stall... Oops.... meant "ALL"!!! (Happy grins inserted here, JUST for you!)~~~
H & K,
Lnda in AZ *
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I have books, birds, old silver and white ceramic pieces on my tables. I agree, too much can be overwhelming. A balance is important, I think. I am careful to leave room for a cup of tea, if need be.
ReplyDelete* P.S. Almost FORGOT!!!!~~~ that beauuuuutiful, calming, soft country oil painting, (the one where you have my fav flowers next to it>, is absolutely & MAGICALLY D*I*V*I*N*E!!!!! It SPEAKS to me!!! Could she, your Mom, POSSIBLY have painted that??? I sooooo love it's effect on the entire space (as WELL as me!)... If she DID paint it, one can only IMAGINE the warming effect it carries over to you!!! (Y*O*U are ONE, VERRRRRY LUCKY GIRL,in SOOOO many ways, kiddo!!!!
ReplyDeleteXOXOXO this Sunday afternoon!)
glass bowls holding seashells, candlestick holders, books, wooden boxes... I love your table with the birds and the glass vase of astrameria.
ReplyDeleteleather bound books, candleabras, brown transferware,
ReplyDeletetarnished silver, memento-s from travels, family pirctures, just wonderful stuff
A few too many crochet projects are on my coffee table, so now I'm feeling a little ashamed, having just read THIS! (0; However, my dining room table looks much nicer! I do LOVE the birds you have on your tables! Very sweet! ~tina (Oh, and P.S.! I suddenly feel inspired to straighten up my coffee table.. I'll do that right now!)
ReplyDeleteLinda, what a extra sweet note that you left for me today. No, that painting is not one of my mom's. I brought that home from my visit to Hong Kong. It made that trip worth while...I love it. I guess it is my all-time favorite thing! So good to see you around more lately, hope your feeling better.
ReplyDeleteVERY PRETTY, EVERY ONE! I HAVE ON MINE BOOKS TOO AND STATUES AND SAYINGS AND PICTURES, AND FLOWERS AND LAMPS AND PLANTS...BUT NOT ALL ON THE SAME TABLE LOL. THANKS FOR A LOOK AT YOURS..COME SAY HI :D
ReplyDeletePottery, birds, books, candles, lamps and a topiary or an occasional picture or two are what I delight in keeping on my tabletop areas. Especially love the white tulips on yours, and I spotted a fleur de lis on your first one that my eye went right to! Lovely! -Lili
ReplyDeleteI like books, candle sticks, glass vases with dried hydrangeas, little arty thngs, like the crown I got a Julie Neill Designs while visiting New Orleans, and objects of interst!
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I love to change my side table and mantle vignettes seasonally, but have got to admit that I'm so busy tablescaping I don't always get to changing all of the other things.
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Could not agree with you more,I love tablescapes and I love putting them together!! Hope you had a good weekend,Chrissy
ReplyDeleteI often make little changes when the mood strikes or the season changes...some with more thought than others! I agree with you that it really does give insight into what others are interested in and drawn to.
ReplyDeleteDivine Ms. Vicky, divine! -Brenda-
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tablescapes.Lovely in every way. They are one of my favorite things to do in my home. It seems I fall so in love with them that I hate changing them out for a new look.
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Vicki, I just read you comment on my new post, glad you have a few design Quirks yourself. I think we are kindred spirits in a lot of ways. I loved what you said about not having to cost a lot but has to have style, I sooooo agreen. thank you again for stopping by, Kathysue
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