Monday, May 30, 2011

67th Table Top Tuesday

Thanks so much for joining the 67th Table Top Tuesday.  You guys have come up with such wonderful vignettes and inspiration, I need to redo everything.  Just not enough time.


When I was cleaning house, I thought it was time to redo the vignette on the coffee table and I am in the mood for simple. 


I love this scales, so just some wicker balls seemed perefct.


A simple ivy plant that I havn't killed yet was just the answer also.


Add a couple of decorating books and I said finished.  Summer always seems like less is more.


I also made a couple of changes to the entertainment center, rearranging some of the books and accessories.








Thanks for stopping by, I always look forward to your visits.




53 comments:

Candy @ The Little Round Table said...

Afternoon Marty, your coffee table is looking mighty spiffy! :-)

Happy Memorial Day from chilly California,
Candy

Sarah said...

Marty, I agree that the summer months make me want to scale back too. I need to work on our living room and lighten it for the summer months. Thanks for the inspiration and for hosting. ~ Sarah

The Inspired Nest said...

I just love the scales with the balls in them! It looks fantastic!
You have a gift!
Lacy

Ann@A Sentimental Life said...

Marty, I love scales!! Happy table top tuesday! I don't have anything new to share, so I will just have to see what everyone is up to!

Pat said...

Beautiful vignettes, Marty. The scales are perfect!

Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

Hi Marty~ Love your coffee table redo- the scale is darling- what a great color! I shared a post about a basket on a table- a chair and hanging on an old door... One of these days I will get a tablescape together too! :) Thanks for hosting!

ReFresh ReStyle said...

Marty, Everything looks so great! I love that bunny pic on your book case!
Have a great day!
Debbie

Shelia said...

Hi Marty! Your coffee table looks wonderful. Your shelves look wonderful too. I hope you don't mind as I copied them and put them in my inspiration file. I need to change mine up and I never seem to feel like I do a very good job! Yours are so nice!
Happy Memorial Day,
Shelia ;)

Ceekay- Thinkin of Home said...

Oh...I see my phone!! Everything is gorgeous...that scale is fantastic also!

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

Oh I love that scale Marty! And the textures and the balls, so nice of a change for summer!
Hugs,
Cindy

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Looking good, Marty and I am trying to keep my plants alive, too.

mississippi artist said...

I like to scale back in the summer too. You did a great job as usual. Thanks for hosting yet another wonderful party.

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Marty, your coffee table looks mighty nice. I love those wicker balls. I always seem to pare down too in the summertime. Thanks for hosting.

Blessings,
Sandi

FABBY'S LIVING said...

I love the scale and the balls you've put on it! Everything looks summery, fresh and light, I mean. You always do such beautiful and charming designing for every season, Marty. I love your house!
Have a great week and thank you for hosting.
Lots of hugs.
FABBY

Donna@Conghaile Cottage said...

I LOVE the scales AND scaling back for summer sounds great too. I think I'll follow your lead. Thank you for sharing and hosting.
Have a fun week,
Hugs,
Donna

Kim @ Cheap Chic Home said...

That scale is so cute, Marty, I don't recall seeing it in your photos before.

On Crooked Creek said...

Marty,
Thanks for the ideas for the coffee table. Growing up and during our military years...we never had a coffee table. I never seem to know WHAT to do with mine! I appreciate this post!
Fondly,
Pat

Kathysue said...

I am the same way too Marty!! I always want to take a lot of stuff out of my house during the summer months. Uncluttered bright and airy!!! You are amazing how you are always moving things in and out. I love that about you. You are forever YOUNG!!xo Kathysue

Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...

Hi Marty! I agree with you that summer seems like less is more. Your ivy looks perfectly healthy! Lovely on your table. Thanks for TTT!

AshTreeCottage said...

I love joining you every Tuesday Marty! Your home is so lovely and filled with happiness.

Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo

Susan said...

Marty, I love your coffee table vignette! You are such and awesome decorator!

Emily said...

hi Marty, I love to change things up a little too when the seasons change. Your new summer look for light and uncluttered appeals to me. Your vignette on your coffee table is right on, not fussy but it still looks decorated.....Thanks for the inspiration and hosting your fun party.

~Emily
The French Hutch

Fixing My Thoughts said...

Your coffeetable decor is perfect! I love the scale! Thank you so very much for hosting your weekly blog party! Bess

Beverly@southernhomesweethome said...

Such a pretty room. Those scales are fab, would never have thought to add the wicker balls. Love it.

Poppy said...

Hi Marty, love your summer vignettes.. especially those wicker balls on that vintage scale... and the bookshelf vignettes are looking so pretty.. with the phone..and globe, lovely! Thanks for having us each week!~Poppy

http://withadashofcolor.blogspot.com/

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

I love your vignette with the scale, Marty! Everything looks so lovely! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie

KAT said...

I love the old telephone and the big lovely black swan...everything is so interesting

Pam - diy Design Fanatic said...

I love your classic style Marty! Thanks for hosting!

xinex said...

Very nice, Marty! I love the scale.I have one similar but mine is a repro and it is non functioning, just decorative....Christine

Trish - Sweetology101 said...

ok Marty I just had to roll with laughter reading...an ivy plant I haven't killed yet...that is SO ME!!!! and to think I thought you were PERFECT he he he. Love the scale with the wicker balls too. I am hosting a TEa Party this week as a link up on my blog, you are invited to join me for tea :) Take care and thanks for the great hosting as usual.

Rhonda said...

I love changing things up too and simple is good. I love it.
Rhonda

jessica said...

Happy Tuesday!!!! Reading through your post I realized your comment about summer and scaling back!!! I was cleaning house and de-hoard-er-izing {lol} I redid two of my table tops and did hem alot simpler than I normally do! Sometimes less is more...I plan on taking pics in the morning and linkng up after I get to work. Hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday weekend!!

imsteelefullofscrap said...

Looks beautiful love those scales and had a giggle when you said you have yet to kill the plant!! I dont have a green thumb either I share your plant nightmares...lol

Becky said...

Marty, I love the way you carefully chosen summer accessories so as not to overpower. It looks great!

Becky

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

Marty,
Love what you did here...simple is my middle name these days. Thanks so much for hosting:)

Blessings,
Linda

Gina said...

Your coffee table looks lovely & I am always crazy jealous of how perfectly you arrange your entertainment center shelves. I struggle with mine terribly. You need to send me "entertainment center decorating mojo." :D

April said...

your home is lovely, lovely. and so dust-free! :)
i swoon over the large swan on your entertainment center. he is SO pretty!
i think the heat of summer puts us all in a SLOW, do-less-more-often kind of mindframe.
sweet simplicity!
happy tuesday to you!

Nellie's Cozy place said...

Morning Marty,
Liked all your vignettes as usual.
You do such a great job!! I am like
you I like a less fussy look in Summer as well. Guess it's those lazy, hazy days of summer!! lol
Those scales look really cute with the wicker balls added.
Hope you have a great day!
Blessings, Nellie

Kim said...

Lovin' that scale Marty and what a beautiful room! No wonder you host this party every week - you are the Queen of vignettes!!
xoxo,
Kim

Ana said...

Hi Marty,
Your coffee table looks great...I think it's time to redo mines too. Maybe if I get to it this week, I can join your Table Top party next tuesday. It'll be fun. Hope you are doing well. Have a wonderful day.

Hugs and Kisses,
♥Ana

Something Nice and Pretty said...

Hi Marty, I've joined your tabletop party for the 1st time:) Not that I didn't want to but I always thought it had to be a table set for some occasion...today I noticed a mantel so decided I'd join with mine!
BTW I love your scales!

Rondell

bcp.....My Life said...

Thanks for having the party!

Sara's Sweet Surprise said...

Hello Marty~ I've got a favor to ask...I would like to invite you over for a visit to see a very special post I've written. I would love it if you could take a few moments to stop by.
Thank you sweet friend,
Sara

classic • casual • home said...

Another beautiful post! Is a desk top considered a table top (just featuring my new office)? Or is that a stretch?

⚜ ↁℯℬℬᴵℰ⚜ said...

hi Marty! Thanks for hosting. As always very pretty arrangements. I love that black old phone. I have been looking for something cool like that.

Linda said...

Hi Marty - Your home looks like pages from a magazine! Very beautiful. Everything is perfect ... very inspiring. I love the telephone and of course, the bunny picture.
Today is my first link with your party...thanks for the opportunity.
Blessings, L

Curtains In My Tree said...

First thing I noticed look no dust on her coffee table or book cases LOL

I really need to stay home and dust , your room is so pretty

Thanks for Table Top Tuesday

Janice

Beverly said...

Those are really special scales, Marty. The low profile is perfect for a coffee tabel. Your little vignette is perfect. You can see how beautiful your table is.

Carrie @ Dittle Dattle said...

I love this party! So many wonderful ideas. Thanks Marty.

Bringing Pretty Back said...

Marty, I hear ya! I am in the mood for simple as well. The touches you put into your home just shine with love.
Have a pretty day!
Kristin

Chari at Happy To Design said...

Hi Marty...

My friend, I do apologize for being so late to leave you a note for this week's TTT party! Gloria and Len will be here tomorrow...just been busy with last minute preparations! Anyway...

Marty, your home is one of my favorites! You always...always have everything looking fabulous! And...you always amaze me with how you change everything around...so much fun! By the way, I love that big ol' scale that you are using in your coffee table vignette! I found myself admiring your gorgeous drapes (once again) as I was looking through your photos! Girlfriend, you did such a beautiful job with them...they turned out beautifully! Thank you so much for sharing your lovely home with us every week and for hosting this fun Tuesday party!

Love ya,
Chari

Happy Cottage Quilter said...

Wow your scale is fabulous! And I always love your Entertainment center. I wish I could find one, old or new, for our family room Thanks for hosting TTT.

Jocelyn @
http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com

Susanne said...

I love the scales. Always wanted a set but never found a set I liked in my price range, ya, that would be cheap. The warm wicker balls are perfect against the cold metal. Love your coffee table stools, too!
Susanne.