Met. Mon. & Table Top Tues & Cloche Party Reminder

Today I am joining Susan @ Between Naps On The Porch for Metamorphosis Monday and I am also joining Barb @ Grits and Glamour for Table Top Tuesday. Be sure to check out both of these fabulous ladies to see what everyone is up to.


I also want to remind you that it's only 2 weeks until our next "Cloche Party". I can hardly wait to see what all you guys create.

Last week I was playing with my new blue and white finds and it was so much fun, but I really needed to put the color scheme back to the browns and rusts that go with the rest of the room. I put all the blue and white back in the bedroom, now it doesn't look so naked. lol


I thought a lot of glass and a little color would be perfect for this spot.


On this end I've used various sizes of candlesticks and candles, all in some browns and creams. I think they make quite a statement when they are all grouped together.


For a recent Tablescape Thurs. I had a white magnolia flower in this cloche, so all I did was change it out with a pretty dark camel colored magnolia flower and added a brown and white polka dot ribbon.


My same three smaller cloches with my Dollar Tree bells inside, and a couple of cute little white birds finishes off this end of the buffet.


My living and dining room combination is not a very large space, so this works great to tie the colors in without creating a cluttered look.


But, as usual I couldn't leave well enough alone. I found three really cute finials at the Dollar Tree so I just had to play some more.


Now, I like this even better. It really does tie in the brown color scheme better.


It also goes so well with the finials that I have on the sofa end table. I think I'll just stop now and keep this for a while. lol


Thanks again for stopping by. I always look forward to your visits and your comments.

Silver Sunday - Family Heirlooms

Today I am joining Gypsy Fish for another fabulous Silver Sunday. Be sure to go by and see all the wonderful silver everyone is showing.

It was definitely time to clean the silver. I am not a big fan of the tarnished look for me, and mine was looking pretty bad, so I thought this was the best time to show the pieces that I have. Some are mine, my mom's and my mother-in-laws.

It seems that trays are one of the most popular gifts to give, and I have quite an assortment.


This wonderful cream and sugar on it's own tray belonged to my mom.


I love the border decoration on this tray and it is actually deep enough to be used as a bowl too.


I have two pieces in this pattern that belonged to my MIL. They are footed and just lovely.


This is the square one. Unfortunately both have spots that won't polish out.


See the pretty feet.


This piece belonged to my mom and again can be used as a bowl.


This is the piece that I use the most. I broke the original glass pie plate, but it works well with this one. I love the elegance it gives to any pie.


This pretty tray belonged to my MIL. I love the detail on it.


This tray is mine and the pattern matches my cakestand. It's a really nice size for almost anything.


Tiny tray of mine just perfect for mints.


My cakestand that matches the tray. I use this a lot.


The same design as the tray.


A few more pieces. ( I cleaned a lot of silver )


You've seen me use this coffee service in several of my tablescapes. Love this piece.


I use this water pitcher all the time too. Great for lemonade or a bouquet of flowers.


A Paul Revere bowl.


I saw that Ceekay had one of these wonderful dishes too. I love that it folds up for storage and display.


When you open it, you have 3 lovely trays to serve on. I use this a lot.


This butter butler was my mom's and I just love it.


Isn't the inside pretty too. It does have a glass dish that fits inside to hold the butter, but I wanted to show the pretty design.


Well, that's it except for a couple of silver accessories. I really do enjoy all of my silver. I am going to try and use it more often. Thanks for stopping by, I always look forward to your visits.