One of my most favorite hobbies is tablescaping. Problem was we didn't have a true dedicated formal dining room. So, I would set up a wonderful table, take pictures, and then have to take it all down so that Mr. B & I could eat our meals. At the end of June that all changed. We had been talking for awhile about changing the unused formal living room into a formal dining room. I had even purchased my dream table and chairs at Cost Plus last November while they were on sale and I had an additional 20% off coupon (which makes me love it even more than had I paid full pop for it all).
We had the carpet removed in that room, the family room, the hallway upstairs and in Mr. B's office. We then had hardwood floors put in. The change is dramatic and we just love it all! And the best part is, I can now set up a tablescape and leave it up for us to enjoy! The following is my first table in the "new" room.
I purchased these plates at Goodwill (GW) on a 50% off day so they were only .25 each! Believe me when I saw the first one on the shelf I started to hyper-ventilate, then I found the other 3 and was doing that happy dance jig (you know the one we all do when we find the days perfect score!).




The "napkins" are dish towels from Ikea (I got to go before they opened the new Denver location and beat the crowd) .79 each. The placemats and flatware also come from Ikea. I think the placemats look almost like they were made from corn husks and really fit the theme of this table. The red dinner plates and coffee cups are part of a set from JCP.com from a Wednesday deal. The white bowls are from our everyday Gibson set. The water glasses are from Wal-Mart at .79 each.
Mr. B brought back the embroidered runner from Canada when he was there after his DGM passed away in June. It was lovingly stitched, pressed and starched by her. I love being able to use it on this table as she was a sweet, simple country girl.
The Candlewick sugar and creamer are part of my collection and were purchased on EBay. The rooster was purchased on clearance at Joann's several years ago.





This table almost seems like a transition from summer into fall. Days are getting shorter and nights are getting cooler. Summer seemed too short this year :)
I am linking up with these fun parties
Between Naps On The Porch Tablescape Thursday
Fireflies and Jellybeans Show Off Your Stuff Party
Tales From Bloggeritaville Thrifty Thursday
Fireflies and Jellybeans Show Off Your Stuff Party
Tales From Bloggeritaville Thrifty Thursday