Monday, January 31, 2011

50th Table Top Tuesday

Welcome to the 50th Table Top Tuesday.  Wow, we've been playing with our vignettes for almost a year.  I have learned so much from all of you and I've had so much fun looking at your vignettes and displays.  Thank you for such wonderful drool power, eye candy and inspiration.


Since I've found so many wonderful silver items lately at Goodwill, Thrift stores and Sales, I just had to play and create a new Dining table display.  Everything on this table is way under $10 and so much fun.

 I started with the beautiful paisley shawl I found, seems like it is so perfect to use everywhere in my home, paired with my fabulous GW tray.  Love them.

 The GW wine caddy was already on the table, I just left it.  I think it works perfectly with the new vignette.


The Champagne bucket was a recent find at an after Christmas sale and was under $10, can you believe it!!!  I was so thrilled. The little silver wine stem I found this week at GW.  I'm using a silver and crystal coaster to hold a few corks.


 I've had the silver Paul Rever bowl for years.  It was sitting on the kitchen counter, but I like it better here.  The faux fruit is so fun to play with.


 I was so excited when I found the candelabra at GW.  I have wanted one for a long time.  I am really going to enjoy this piece.


 I've had these Oystrich feathers for a long time and never knew how to use them.  I've seen so many of you making stunning arrangements with feathers, so I thought I would put some feathers together and see what I could make in the champagne bucket.  Love, love, love the feathers and I love using the bucket as a floral container.

 When I was all done, I threw in a tassel for a little fun and glam.

 I'm having fun spreading some of my silver around the house.  It's always nice to enjoy using it instead of just storing it away in the china cabinet.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I always look forward to your visits and can't wait to see all of your new vignettes and displays.






60 comments:

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Marty, I love all the silver you have girl..I don't like cleaning it but still can't believe what people will give away..This looks just elegant and I love that cloth you put on the table..I have a piano shawl I shoud drag out and start using once again..Do you want any peacock feathers remember I use to have a bird farm here so I have alot of differ feathers in the barn..Let me know..Love ya my Dear friend..Hugs and smiles Gloria

Pat said...

Very pretty vignette, Marty. I love the use of silver and shawl.

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Cindy said...

Beautiful table top! I love sparkle and your silver is so pretty!

Melissa Miller said...

Very lovely and elegant Marty. :)

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

What a gorgeous vignette using your new lucky silver finds. You have had the best luck lately.

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

You never cease to amaze me Marty!
How incredibly beautiful is this vignette!
I love all of your fabulous silver finds, especially that wine bucket and the wonderful arrangement you created!
Thanks for hostessing too,
Cindy

Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

Hi Marty~ Oh I am loving this vignette! Your silver bucket looks so gorgeous and I love those beautiful feathers too- How pretty! All linked up~ Thanks for hosting! :)

allisamazing said...

Your polished silver is beautiful. ~Alana~

bj said...

This is a beautiful and elegant display, Marty.
Thanks much for hosting each week. It's a fun meme..

The Inspired Nest said...

I love seeing how you put together all of your fantastic finds! I love what you did with those feathers! Beautiful!
Lacy

Karen@StrictlySimpleStyle said...

Just beautiful. I love silver pieces and pick up many myself at thrift stores. I'm crossing my fingers that I'll find an ice bucket like yours one day.

Olive Cooper said...

Hi Marty, the silver is stunning and pretty and the table. I am finding people selling a lot of silver at garage sales, they do not want to polish it. We will won't we? hugs♥O

Ann said...

Marty, Congrats on #50! Glad I could be a part of some of them. You know I drool over your silver!!

The Decorative Dreamer said...

Marty you sure did use those feathers expertly. I love them in the ice bucket arrangement. That is just so pretty! I love the whole vignette here. I think this one is one of my favorites. It has so much silver elegance combined with one of my favorite things...wine! I love this!

Bringing Pretty Back said...

Marty, I am so ashamed to say I have NO silver! Look at what I am missing out on! A WHOLE LOT OF PRETTY!
Have a pretty day!
Kristin

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Hi Marty, You always find the best things at GW! The vignette is beautiful and I love all the silver.
Hugs,
Sherry

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Hi Marty,
Your table display is beautiful sitting on the scarf! I love the tray and the champagne bucket especially but everything is simply stunning! The older I get, the more I'm loving silver. Thanks for sharing and congratulations on your 50 parties!

Blessings,
Sandi

Pam said...

Hi Marty,

Your table is beautiful!

Thanks for hosting this party. I just linked for the first time. :)

Have a great day!
Pam

Lady Katherine said...

Oh, Marty so lovely! The shawl, the silver, the feathers in the arrangement! What a great price on the bucket! Yes, I love this so much. The candelabra is lovely too! Getting close to one year!

Lindy said...

You amaze me with all your many ideas!

On Crooked Creek said...

Marty,
What a beautiful tray for your table! You have revolutized fabric scrunching and taken it to great lengths. That paisley throw is gorgeous as a table cover! I adore the use of feathers with your silver. Thank you for your continued hosting of Table Top Tuesday each and every week. You, my dear friend, amaze me!
Fondly,
Pat

xinex said...

Beautiful vignette, Marty and so amazing for you to find those exquisite pieces for less than $10....Christine

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

I love your vignette Marty. I'm with you let's use the silver pieces instead of storing them away.
hugs ~lynne~

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

Marty,
Your thrifty silver vignette is soooo pretty...love that wine caddy!

Blessings,
Linda

Denise said...

I always enjoy visiting you.I hope all is well with you.Wish I had the energy to do a full tablescape every week. All I can manage is a teapot and teacup.I enjoy stopping by to enjoy. Denise

Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...

I sure like the feather arrangement in your urn, Marty! Just a lovely tabletop!

Martha said...

Your tablescapes are always stunning!!!!

Thanks for hosting Tabletop Tuesday!

Andrea at Opulent Cottage said...

Who would ever guess that you found all of those pretty things at thrift stores?!! You really have the touch! I need to start going more often again. I also need to start scheming something special for your one year table-versary!!
Thank you for hosting us again this week, Marty. I really enjoy being a part of this.
xo, Andrea

Anne said...

This is such a fun theme for a party! And it gives me a chance to 'show off' my amazing find of a silver plated candelabra for only $10 from a liquidating B & B.

Step inside my home said...

Hi Marty! Wow 50 Tabletop Tuesday's! That's wonderful - congrats! Just love all your silver pieces. Just a little polish and they look brand new! You have such a great eye to find them at GW! ~Susie

Christie said...

Marty, I love to see the beautiful silver being used! Such a shame not to!! It is all so lovely! Christie

Shelia said...

Woooo Marty, how gorgeous! I love all your pretty silver pieces and you've set up the perfect vignette! Love that pretty bowl filled with the fruit. I feel almost like a traitor! I haven't posted anything that could be considered 'tabletop' in a couple of weeks. But I'll get back, I promise.
Be a sweetie,
sheila :)

High Street Cottage said...

Hi Marty, happy 50th tabletop tuesday!!! xoxo tami

The Barnett Family said...

Love the feathers and shawl together. You are the queen of vignettes. Thanks for sharing!

Katie@LeBeauPaonVictorien said...

I love your vignette! Gorgeous! I adore silver; I'm loving the champagne bucket and the candleabra especially! I always love to see feathers in arrangements too....I have some ostrich feathers and peacock feathers in an arrangment in my parlour.

Debbie Moore at Slice of Pie Entertaining and Cookbooks said...

Love your post ... and Happy 50th! Thanks so much for hosting this party ... we love it!

Blue Ridge Altered Art said...

Beautiful table display. I love the arrangement in the champagne bucket. Every thing just sparkles when you add silver to it. Thanks for sharing you lovely table display. ~~Sherry~~

Dreamgoddess said...

Marty, it's been so much fun each week seeing how you've used your treasures to create beautiful vignettes. I really like how you used the shawl to tie the pieces together.

the cape on the corner said...

i love the corks on display-i've got some in dollar store hurricanes. wish i'd been saving them since i started drinking wine, then i'd have much more than a few!

The Tablescaper said...

Love this vignette! The silver, the fruit, the corks, the tassle... just loved it.

- The Tablescaper

Nancy said...

That scarf is beautiful draped on the table. I love the pattern. I also like using scarves, etc on tables. Love the pheasant feathers in your arrangement too!

Nancy

Wsprsweetly Of Cottages said...

Oooh...so that's what you do with silver..you spread it around the house and make adorable vignettes with it. I see! :) Looks beautiful, Marty!

Wanda Lee said...

Happy 50th, 'Tabletop Tuesday,' Marti!..,

It has indeed almost been a year and what a wonderful 50th post! ~ Thanks so much for hosting a nearly, year full of fabulousness!

I love all of your silver and fruit; just lovely!.., Such an elegant vignette!

Cheers and hugs from Wanda Lee

Custom Comforts said...

What a beautiful collection of silver. I haven't liked silver since I was in high school and worked in a jewelry store where my job was to polish all the silver. Now I find, thanks to blogging, that I am loving it again, even unpolished.
Cindy

Beeutiful by Design said...

So beautiful! I love all your silver finds - and the tray - you can never have too many trays can you? Thanks for hosting! Jennifer

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Picket said...

Morning girl...beautiful setting and I love the flower arrangement like that. Happy Tuesday sweetie..have a great week...Picket

Jacqueline said...

There is that wonderful shawl again. Marty, you are gifted in putting together vignettes. I adore this one with the shawl, and the fruit, and the shawl, and the silver and the shawl.... I agree, that shawl can go anywhere. Glad to be here today!
Jacqueline

Under Her Wings said...

Thanks, Marty, for the always beautiful posts and for going to the effort each week of planning a linky party for the rest of us who may not know how (me) or have the time to (me)! Blessings, Gloria

Life with L said...

Oh what beautiful pretties. Your vignettes are wonderful and so creative. Looks like you having great fun. I akways look forward to seeing your posts.

Simone @ Doberman's by the Sea said...

Nice display. Love the use of feathers and silver. Thanks for hosting.

A Hint of Home said...

Thanks for hosting, Marty!
Your vignette is stunning on the dining room table.
You find such great bargains at GW.
Love the shaw you used.

Chari at Happy To Design said...

Hi Marty...

Ohh my...I really am loving all the silver that you're using in your vignettes and decorating, my friend! And...this new table centerpiece is sooo beautiful! You know, it is really a piece of art! Your gorgeous centerpiece would make the perfect subject for a "Still Life" painting! Ohhh yea...that would be such a beautiful painting!!! Marty, you always make the most beautiful floral arrangements...you are so talented with that! That is one thing that I really struggle at...wished that I were better! You have such a good eye! Anyway, your floral arrangement in the silver bucket is simply gorgeous and I love the white peacock feathers! Thank you for sharing your gorgeous table centerpiece with us for TTT, dear friend...and thank you for hosting!

Love ya,
Chari

Designs on 47th Street said...

So beautiful, Marty. I too have acquired a lot of silver lately. I have always loved it but never had a whole lot of it until I started paying attention to all that was to be found at thrift stores. I have many similar pieces to what you are showing in your beautiful vignette today. I love that paisley shawl with it. Works great on the table, doesn't it?

Thanks a million for providing all our Tuesday fun each week! :)

Donna

Marianne@Songbird said...

Wow you sure know how to score big at Goodwill. That vignette is lovely and suits you to a T (is that the proper way to say it?)

FABBY'S LIVING said...

Marty, thank you for going to the trouble each week to make this beautiful TTT, I'm honored to have join. I love all your silver, what a beautiful collection! We inherited some from my mother in law and so my collection is growing some what.

Many thanks for your lovely comment on my first tablescape for TTT, you're wonderful.
Hugs and kisess.
FABBY

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy said...

Hi Marty,

Your silver and your table tops are beautiful as always! Thank you so much for being our hostess, and I am wishing you a wonderful week.

God bless,

Kathy

Debbie@Debbie-Dabble said...

Marty,
I just love all of the beautiful silver you are displaying!! What elegance it adds to your beautiful vignettes!!

hugs,
Debbie

Pam - diy Design Fanatic said...

Wonderful Marty! All your fantastic finds looks so good!I wanted to show off my silver additions, but my house is a mess because we're painting the dining room...hopefully I'll join you next week :)

Miss Janice said...

Marty,
Love the vignette you created with your beautiful silver pieces. I have a silver bucket that I've been meaning to do something with, and now you have inspired me...I think I put an arrangement inside! It's all lovely, as usual!