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Between Naps on the Porch is a lifestyle blog with an emphasis on Decorating, Tablescaping, Before and Afters, Thrify Finds, and Gardening.

May 8, 2009


Recently I was chatting via e-mail with my friend, Toni. She shared two wonderful pics of a beautiful tablescape she created for a Women's Spring Luncheon held at her church. You'll notice it has lots of that wonderful color, pink...perfect for this Pink Saturday!

Toni used several darling birdhouses to create her lovely centerpiece. Toni told me, "As you can tell, I love birds and birdhouses. The individual bud vases are random single vintage salt shakers." Toni said she got the idea of using the salt shakers from her friend Myrna, whose blog is More Than Heirlooms. (Click on pics to enlarge for a better view.)



Regarding the beautiful china and crystal Toni used, she said: "The china is antique, a gift to myself with birthday money on my 50th birthday. My dishes are Sunnybrook pattern by Castleton (an American made china - also produced Haviland and Rosenthal). The crystal is my wedding crystal (we've been married 36 years) and the silver is from my mother, and has a daffodil on the handles."

Toni tucked little notepads under the napkins...sweet favors for the ladies who attended the luncheon. For added whimsy, Toni attached little bees to wires; they can be seen buzzing around this wonderful tablescape...just click to enlarge for a better view.


Toni told me that Myrna is often her creative inspiration and she loves that Myrna can "look at an item and see 1/2 dozen different ways to use it!" Myrna recently did a post about Toni's beautiful home; you can take the tour by clicking HERE.

Toni, thanks so much for sharing this lovely tablescape for Pink Saturday. :-) Don't forget to swing by Beverly's at How Sweet the Sound for lots more Pink Saturday fun!

41 Comments:

At Friday, May 08, 2009 , Blogger Sonia said...

Susan,

What a lovely tablescape..I love the china-it's so delicate with lovely pink flowers. How nice your friend sent you pictures to share today. Miss Bloomers/Sonia

 
At Friday, May 08, 2009 , Blogger Nancy said...

What a beautiful table. Such a lovely way to make each other feel special. Happy PS!

 
At Friday, May 08, 2009 , Blogger Omah's Helping Hands said...

How beautiful and creative. I went by Myrna's and what a great blog! I love this table scape. I wish I was more creative, but am learning so much from here. Thank you for sharing so much.

 
At Friday, May 08, 2009 , Blogger Ribbonwood Cottage said...

Susan this is lovely. I love being around gals who spill over with creatvity...maybe it will spill out over us hahahaha. Susan I hope you have an amazing weekend!
Blessings,
Debbie

 
At Friday, May 08, 2009 , Blogger KBeau said...

A beautiful table. Thanks for sharing.

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Blogger Four Paws and Co said...

Susan, Thank you for sharing Toni's tablescape with us. It's gorgeous! You know how much I love birdhouses & the gorgeous dishes. This is all eye candy for me! Great post!!! ♥ Diane

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Blogger Glenda/MidSouth said...

Beautiful. Have a great weekend and a wonderful Mother's day.
Glenda

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Blogger Miss Laura Lu/RMS4291960 said...

Hi Susan!What an adorable idea for tablescaping! I haven't been on top of my blogging lately so I just now visited your tablescape. Perfection! You really are talented! I just want you to know that one of the ladies I work with found your blog thru mine....she's told all her friends. She really loves your blog and goes on and on about your talent and beautiful home! Just wanted you to know how much we appreciate ya! God Bless!Lauralu :) P.S. I did know that the Biltmore "hunchback" was playing an accordion...just wondered what tune he might have been playing. Thanks so much for visiting! I always feel honored when you come by!

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Blogger Neabear said...

Some great ideas here I never thought of. Thanks for sharing. That is what is so cool about blogging. The sharing of ideas goes around a lot faster than in the old days when we had to wait for the magazines to come out.

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Blogger Eclectic Chic Style said...

Beautiful pink tablescape, I'm in love with them.
Happy Pink Saturday!!
♥ Teresa

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Blogger Abby Lanes said...

You were right about clicking on the photo. I could sit and look at the large views all day long. What a gorgeous tablescape! All of it.
Happy Pink Saturday!

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Blogger xinex said...

Susan, your firend's tablescaoe is so pretty. Love the birdhouse centerpiece and the antique dinnerware...Christine

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Blogger Chandy said...

That is one great table! I love how she layered all the florals to simulate a floral rim! Beautiful! I bet from an aerial view, her table looks like a wonderful plate!

Great job, Toni and great post, Susan!

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Blogger Shaam said...

That is a very nice Spring tablescape!

All the best,
Allison

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Blogger Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

Susan.
Such a pretty table, I love the china and whimsy! Cindy

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Blogger SmilingSally said...

Pretty table. Good ideas. Happy Pink Saturday!

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Blogger Robin said...

a lovely pink tablescape.....

Have a beautiful Mother's Day

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Blogger Jojo said...

That is a lovely spring table. Just the sight of it makes me want to put on a hat!

Happy Mother's Day!

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

What sweet and wonderful table, enchanting! I'm adding your link to my blogroll - will you add mine too, please? Happy Pink Saturday and Mother's Day to us, one and all!

xJ
MaidenShade.wordpress.com
MaidenShade.com

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Blogger Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

This table has the real "wow!" factor. So pretty!

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Blogger Tammy518 said...

Thanks so much for sharing this, Susan! Toni has set an exquisite table and I would have loved to be at that luncheon!

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Blogger Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer said...

Happy Pink Saturday and Have a great Mother's Day ~ Susan

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Blogger Grandma Elsie said...

Beautiful!
I love it & it gives me ideas for a tea I will give at my home. Thanks and Happy Mothers Day.

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Blogger Rebecca said...

How BEAUTIFUL! I was going to join Pink Saturday for my first time but didn't make it in time. I thought she had Mr. Linky. Anyway, hope you can come by for a visit.

Pink Blessings,
Rebecca

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Blogger Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Susan May you have a Wonderful Mother's day my friend...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Blogger Debby said...

WOW!! Such gorgeous table, your blog is beautiful. Happy pink Saturday.
Debby

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Blogger Linda in AZ * said...

* MYRNA'S got fabulous flair & a great sense of style~~~ it's all sooooo pretty AND delightful! Thanks, Susan and Myrna!!! Best, Linda *

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Blogger Linda in AZ * said...

* OOPS! Correction: I mixed up TONI and MYRNA~~~ Sorry, ladies!!! *

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Anonymous CC said...

Lovely table with some great ideas.. Happy Pink Saturday..and Happy Mothers Day.

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Anonymous Shirley said...

That's a lovely tablescape. I love the use of the bird houses in the centerpiece.

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Blogger Threeundertwo said...

That is just beautiful. I love the salt shaker bud vases.

Have a happy Mother's Day!

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Blogger Unknown said...

Beautiful table, Susan!

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Blogger Joyce said...

Love it all and thanks for the new site for me to visit. Happy Mother's day.
joyce

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Blogger Abundant Blessings said...

How lovely. What a pretty setting for a ladies luncheon. Beautiful!
Happy Pink Saturday.
Blessings,
Shelley

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Blogger Brenda Pruitt said...

So feminine! I love the gold and pink together.
Brenda

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Blogger ♥Mimi♥ said...

Such a l♥vely post for Pink Saturday. This is the one day of the week when I get to visit some of the best blogs in cyberspace and indulge my passion for pink.

Happy Mother's Day. I wish you all the peace and joy that a day in celebration of motherhood can bring. You don't have to grow a baby in your womb to be a mother...all you have to do is to l♥ve a human being with compassion and tenderness.

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Blogger Claudia said...

Beautiful tablescape! Happy Pink Saturday!

 
At Saturday, May 09, 2009 , Anonymous dana said...

Thank you for sharing that great tablescape of Toni's! LOVE the bee touches! I hope you have a Wonderful Mother's Day and a great Pink Sat!!! Dana

 
At Sunday, May 10, 2009 , Blogger Char said...

Your friend set a lovely table Susan, and you are right, lots of beautiful pinks too. Happy Pink Saturday and Happy Mothers Day too, Char

 
At Sunday, May 10, 2009 , Blogger Charlene said...

Sorry i am running behind on my Pink Saturday post because I was at a Trade Day Sale yesterday & was soooooooooooooooo tired when i got home! Thank you for stopping by to visit & for congratulating me on my 100th post. And you my friend, were a huge inspiration in my entering blogland. You & Dawn were the first ones to HELP me with technical questions or frustrations. Thank you for all you do for so many of us. Know you are a special person to soooooo many. Have a wonderful week & check in because I will do a give away when I get back in town next week. Hugs!

 
At Monday, May 11, 2009 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I love that beautiful pink tablescape and thank you for making it so it enlarged. Happy belated Pink Saturday and your book table is charming! :) Lynn

 

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