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Your'e Invited to An Un-birthday Party...Alice in Wonderland Style! Welcome to the 92nd Tablescape Thursday!
Between Naps on the Porch: Your'e Invited to An Un-birthday Party...Alice in Wonderland Style! Welcome to the 92nd Tablescape Thursday!

Between Naps on the Porch

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

May 26, 2010

Your'e Invited to An Un-birthday Party...Alice in Wonderland Style! Welcome to the 92nd Tablescape Thursday!

Is today your Un-Birthday?




Awesome! It's mine, too! Let's celebrate!




Here's your place...don't forget to eat your napkin ring! ;-)




Curly flatware works for our fun tablescape. The bowls all picture Alice swimming in her tears... (Click on each pic twice to enlarge for reading.)




Which salad plate would you like? Alice?




The White Rabbit?




The Mad Hatter?




Or, the Cheshire Cat?




Spiral wording on our dinner plates makes me think of falling down, down, down into the rabbit hole.




Alice is negotiating with her croquet mallet,




While the Red Queen takes her turn.




Please pick your favorite coaster for your cup.




Would you like some salt and pepper?




How about a big slice of Un-Birthday cake?




A very Merry Un-Birthday to You!





Thanks for stopping by for our Un-Birthday party!




Let's have another one tomorrow! ;-)



Chargers: Neiman Marcus and/or Horchow, 2-3 years ago
Alice in Wonderland China: Tuesday Morning, Marshalls, HomeGoods, and eBay. You'll also find it at The Twiggery
Flatware: Gourmet Settings, Treble Clef, HomeGoods
Cake Server: Top from TJ Maxx, Bottom from Marshalls, 7 months ago
Napkins: Macy's, 7 months ago
Candy Bracelet Napkin Rings: Big Lots ;-)

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Looking forward to viewing your beautiful tablescapes!



Please Read:
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82 Comments:

At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

Oh wonderful! And another "un-Birthday" tomorrow as well! So cute Susan, I have not seen the new movie, but I understand it's wonderful -- Loved the books -- let's see.....I think I'll pick the white rabbit- I always feel like I'm running late --- in fact...I'd best hurry or I'll be late to choir practice --- A most Happy Un-Birthday to you! and me too!

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger sharonavinger said...

Susan, that is the cutest tablescape I've seen in along while! Love the china and the napkins rings! Alice in Wonderland has always been a favorite with me!

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger Allie and Pattie said...

Susan, this one has Allie grinning ear to ear- "Mom, we HAVE to get those dishes!" LOL Great table and would make for great conversation. Thanks so much for hosting the fun!
xoxo pattie and allie

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger Nicole said...

"Get the jam! Get the jam!" Your tea party would be perfect for my sisters and me - we can all quote the Disney Alice in Wonderland verbatim. (Sad admission...) What an amazing "present" cake dome!

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger Damaris said...

WWOOWW!! This was the best Un-Birthday EVER!! Thank YOU!! It is just DARLING!! And that cake is just to die for!! What fun things you have set out on your table!! XXOO

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger Sally Hamilton said...

Your tablescapes are so beautiful. I'm new to your blog but have enjoyed so much going back and viewing all the lovely tablescapes. I do have a question, though - where in the world do you store all theses lovely things? My hat's off to you! I'm trying desperately to add storage to my kitchen just because I somehow seem to always be buying dishes. My blog is sallysburrow.blogspot.com and my posting this weekend will be about my little kitchen addition. I'm so excited about it. Whodda thunk that we'd get so excited about kitchen storage and work space ...

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

Susan, this is just the BEST tablescape! And so timely too with the new Alice coming into theaters. I love your china!
Penny

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger Nancy's Notes said...

Susan, what a stunning tablescape! Oh and my heavens, the theme is just awesome! A UN happy Birthday to you!!

Nancy

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger The Charm of Home said...

How cute! Those dishes are hot items. I went to our Marshall's and they only had a tray. I like that, "your invited to your unbirthday, it's mine too!" Very cute!!
Have a great Memorial Day weekend.
Sherry

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger Tricia said...

How fun to find the Alice in Wonderland dishes! Love this idea for a tablescape, and it sets off your gorgeous covered cakestand splendidly!

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger Connie said...

Those place settings are just darling, sugar! I think even I could have an "un-birthday" if I could use those plates.
xoxo,
Connie

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger susan said...

I ADORE the cake stand! Happy unbirthday-- it's darling!

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger Jessa said...

So cute. Happy un-birthday to you too :)

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger emptynester3 said...

Love the "cake" centerpiece and the candy necklace napkin rings! Such a cute "un-birthday" party (or a real children's one or even someone turning 50)

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger Unknown said...

How neat, makes me want to see the new movie with Johnny Depp! LUV him!

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger The Shiny Pebble said...

The candy napkin holder idea is too cute to pass up. Ingenuous!

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger SouthernGal said...

Susan, actually, Thursday, May 27th is my real birthday. At a certain age maybe we should celebrate un-birthdays! Great post!

Christi @ A Southern Life
http://asouthernlife.com

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger Sevenbeads said...

I am so charmed by the salt and pepper shakers ... they are too cute!

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger Beth said...

Absolutely darling-just precious. I really love the china and your napkin rings. Love your back porch dining area too - it is so pretty! Thanks for sponsoring this blog party every week; I really enjoy it, Susan!

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger Mary said...

A Very Merry Unbirthday to You! Adorable Table~ thanks for hosting~ :-)

Mary

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger Susan @ Oh My! Creative said...

Love, love the dishes! What a wonderful table!

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage said...

Fun, fun, fun!!! This tablescape is adorable, Susan.

I would love to do something like this with my granddaughter when she is a little older.

By the way, I'm starting three new linky parties the first week of June. Please stop by for a peek.

Happy Memorial Day (in advance)!

Hugs,
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger Signing Out said...

How fun! I love that cake server. I remember when you bought it at Marshalls and then found the pedestal (was it at HomeGoods?)

Jane

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger Mari @ Once Upon a Plate said...

How ADORABLE Susan! Perfectly charming ~ so bright, cheerful and FUN!

Thank you for sharing, and also for hosting us so graciously. xo ~m

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger Kathleen said...

Well, as long as it's an UB birthday...they don't add up right? :)
Those are wonderful dishes! I love all the diff pics and sayings..
Of course I just love that centerpiece! What a fun cheerful table, Susan!
Now what kind of cake is under that dome...chocolate I hope!!!

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger Needles Everywhere said...

Oh that is SO cute and beautiful. You just outdo yourself over and over. Just lovely.

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger Joanne Kennedy said...

How cute! I love Alice! This is a perfect table at this time as the DVD is just coming out. Wouldn't it be fun to eat here at your table then go watch the movie.

Hugs,
Joanne

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger The Quintessential Magpie said...

Susan, those dishes are really, really cute! I love your table. It is whimsy to a perfect T!

XO,

Sheila :-)

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger The Tablescaper said...

Oh how adorable! great plates. I love how the words swirl. A very happy unbirthday to you!

- The Tablescaper

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger Yellow Rose Arbor said...

The AIW theme is absolutely adorable! Love the napkin rings, and the S&P are so cute!!

Katherine

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger Yvonne @ StoneGable said...

Isn't it amazing that we have the same UNbirthday! Thank you for hosting the party and TT. It is always like a party on Thursdays.
Very clever and creative post!
Yvonnne

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger Allison said...

What a FUN table setting!! Adorable. Love it! I have fallen in love with the dishes and especially the cake server with the huge red bow. Just delightful! You should be featured in a magazine!

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger Katie@LeBeauPaonVictorien said...

What a super fun, festive and cute table! I love the bright colors and the sweet dishes. Adorable! I love it!

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger bj said...

Everything looks so delightful...
Love that cake cover!! ;00

I tried about 10 times to get linked with you..just can't do it. Sorry!!
xo bj

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger Marigene said...

I love your whimsical un-birthday table!

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Susan, this is just the most delightful tablescape ever! What fun! All of the dishes, the cake plate, and sugar and creamer are adorable, and the candy bracelets are genius! Love it! laurie

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Such a FUN and WHIMSICAL table! Love it! Toni

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger Bill said...

Such fun, Susan! Your charming table brought back so many happy memories! It's a great concept and beautifully executed.

Hope the rest of your week goes well.

Warmest regards,
Bill

 
At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 , Blogger Lori @ Dining Delight said...

Very fun and time-appropriate 'scape related to the recent movie! The dishes are so unique and how clever of you to come up with the whole 'scape/post using them. You couldn't have purchased a better fitting centerpiece, it goes so well.
Thanks again Susan for always hosting this fun meme!

DD

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger Lady Katherine said...

This is one darling Tea! Oh, I love the cake plate! The dishes are wonderful! Adore the the teapot! The cups! I just love your Alice in Wonderland Theme! Oh, now I will dream of Alice tonight! I think I will dream I am sitting on your porch with a cup of Tea in the wonderful cups! I just love your Tea Time, is it a creamer? What a great unbirthday Tea!

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...

Pretty cute table! Happy Un-Birthday! And thanks once again for hosting such a fun event! JQ

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger illini89 said...

Wow, I love this one, especially the cake platter! These are the times that I miss living in the states even more than I usually do.
See you next Thursday!

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger Johanna Gehrlein said...

Hi Susan, what a whimsical funny table with that pretty china. I am not so familar with Alice in Wonderland but I feel the fun at it. And if I had to choose my plate, it had to be the one with the rabbit. because I am always little late. Time goes over so quickly. Was a big fun to discover your table with all the neat details.
Greetings, Johanna

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger Donna (Timeless Settings) said...

What a fun table! I love the dishes!

Donna

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger Martha said...

Thanks a bunch Susan -- you're a sweetheart!

Your tablescape, as always, is perfect, and I love those dishes -- they care so neat!

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger Julie said...

I come by once in awhile to check out your tablescapes they are all beautiful. But I was wondering how you store so many things. Do you keep everything you use? Sell it or donate it?

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger Cynthia@ITLLDO said...

Your dish suppy has no end!!! How amazing to be able to set such a unique table. I love it! Thank you so much for hosting this wonderful blog party. If you have a chance, stop over and check out my very first blue hour photo. It just took me by surprise!

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger Sharon Haynie said...

Susan-thanks so much for all you do to host this wonderful site. I have a hard time waiting for Thursday! Your setting is gorgeous -as usual- and as usual I'm inspired!

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

This is so whimsical! Not only does it bring a smile, but it puts me in a celebrating mood! You inspire me to want to host parties, maybe too many parties.:)

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger Suzann said...

This is my most favorite ever! LOVE it. And if I could drive I would be in a car heading straight for the stores to scoop up whatever ones of these lovelies I could. Of course, I'm stuck in bed. grrrrrrr.
A very merry un-birthday to YOU!

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger Cherri said...

What a cute idea - for an 'un-Birthday' Party. I never really got into Alice in Wonderland all that much. I don't even think I saw the movie as a young girl. However, this table makes me want to be 'all' about it. Great job. Also, thanks for the give-a-way opportunity. I enjoy your blog and all the tips and ideas that you give us. It always makes me want to throw a dinner party. thanks,

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger Kathy said...

Just the most fun table setting I have ever seen!
It is time for an Unbirthday!
Loving it!
Kathy

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger Painter's Place said...

I want it all!!!! Love, love, love this!!!

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger Unknown said...

Your table looks amazing, how inspiring!

Amanda
http://blog.kuzakscloset.com/

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger Cachic said...

Creative, whimsical...a perfect "10"!

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger Kathy Walker said...

How fun is that? I love Alice in Wonderland. Love the cake stand.

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger amariaf2000 said...

I love this tablescape!! It's so much fun!!!

~angela @ peonypatch

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger Chubby Chieque said...

I always drool everytime I come and visit you.

Lots of wonderful treasures.

Happy Thursday.

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger Sherry said...

This tablescape was so much fun. I love the dishes and your presentation is wonderful, as always. I hope to participate more in this event but been too busy with other things lately. I have looked at a few other posts and plan to look at as many more as I possibly can. This is great!

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger Phyllis @Around the House said...

Your alice in wonderland table is just to die for, so darn cute, I would have loved to have those dishes...our stores had maybe one thing at a time and never the plates...the whole set is just wonderful and of course with the great cake plate as a topper, I had to keep going back and looking at it...perfect as usual susan, you are always an inspiration....

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger Abramyan Avenue said...

This is so funny! Yesteday I came home telling my girls Happy Un-Birthday to you!! They thought I was crazy!! This is by far my favorite tablescape! I absolutely LOVE it!!!

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger Gloria said...

Susan! How whimsical! I will take the "I'm late, I'm late!" plates, please. I am always late "for a very important date." I don't MEAN to be late for everything, but I always am... But you are NOT late with this gorgeous post. Right on time to make us all happy. I especially LOVE the matching salt and pepper shakers.
Take care!
Best regards,
Gloria

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger Gloria said...

P.S. I forgot! HAPPY UN-BIRTHDAY TO YOU! :)

gv

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger Kansas Amy said...

I just love those dishes! What an adorable tablescape!

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger kayellen said...

What a darling setting Susan~~I love how the red touches pop off the table:)

Love the Alice in Wonderland theme too!!

Have a beautiful weekend!

Smiles,
Kay Ellen

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger Sue said...

After being away for several days doing things that were sad and difficult, wouldn't you know I would pick today to try to get back to blogging. Just in time to see that china I knew I'd be jealous of. I'm so glad I didn't miss it...how cute is this? You certainly made me smile. The salt and pepper shakers...oh my gosh, love them. This was really fun...thank you.

Sue

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger Abi's Blog said...

I love everything about the tablescape, but the cake stand is my favorite - I love collecting cake stands. Beautiful! Thanks for hosting the party - I'm not nearly as good as most of your posts, but I'm having so much fun doing the tablescapes and I love having my table pretty all the time. Thanks,Ava

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger Pearl Maple said...

Always entertaing to visit your blog space to see what creative tabledisplays and hosting ideas everyone is sharing.

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger Miss Merry said...

I am in love with your dishes. What a wonderful tea party! How fun.

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger Miss Merry said...

I am in love with your dishes. What a wonderful tea party! How fun.

 
At Thursday, May 27, 2010 , Blogger Sarah said...

Susan, I've been eager to see what you would do with your wonderful set of Alice in Wonderland dishes. Love the table. Cute napkin rings! These dishes are just such fun. Glad you found all the pieces.
Have a great holiday weekend! ~ Sarah

 
At Friday, May 28, 2010 , Blogger Fifi Flowers said...

Oui oui oui... I painted YOUR table!!!

 
At Friday, May 28, 2010 , Blogger Melanie said...

Your table made me smile! It is so much fun and so happy looking. Great job.

 
At Friday, May 28, 2010 , Blogger StressTheSeams said...

Oh my goodness! That table is AMAZING! I love your taste and am amazed by the settings you put together. And I'm so happy to know that there is someone as cool as you here in Atlanta!!! Now I'm going to have to embroider an Alice table cloth, napkin, and maybe even placemat collection. Any thoughts on color palette? :)

By the way, you won an award. Drop by http://stresstheseams.blogspot.com/2010/05/10-things-i-need-to-share-because.html to check it out.

 
At Friday, May 28, 2010 , Blogger Jeanine said...

Susan, I loved the tablescape, and I also wanted to tell you that I just bought the appetizer fork and spoon from the same set as yours. What I was impressed with is how heavy they are and they look great with that set now to drive back 200 miles to pick up the other sets! LOVED it!!!

 
At Friday, May 28, 2010 , Blogger Tonia Lee Smith said...

WOW, simply a beautiful tablescape. I'm going to have to pull out the good china. Thanks for stopping by I hoped you joined in

 
At Friday, May 28, 2010 , Blogger FLOWERSHOPGURL said...

Susan, I feel just like White Rabbit...I'm late, I'm late, I'm late...but I finally made it, phew! It's not like me to be late to your party, I really lost track of time. Your table is so precious, I love it! Thank you for sharing and also for hosting TT.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Hugz,
Kim

 
At Saturday, May 29, 2010 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

What a fabulous home tour. Thanks for taking your camera along. I also enjoyed the previous one. The white baby calves that were thought to be sheep,so funny!

 
At Saturday, May 29, 2010 , Blogger mrsben said...

What an enchanting and whimsical table. Such fun!!!!!!! -Brenda-

(My 4 year old Grandson would just love those napkin rings.)

 
At Sunday, May 30, 2010 , Blogger Miss Janice said...

Happy Un-Birthday to you Susan. Just dropping in for a visit and to say that I hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend. I love this tablescape with the AIW dinnerware and that cake plate is precious!

 
At Wednesday, June 23, 2010 , Anonymous Stacy Rose said...

I love this! I ran out to Tuesday Morning as soon as I saw it, and was able to get 3 dinner plates and 3 bowls. I will be making some road trips to others to try to gather a set like yours. Fantastic! Thanks for sharing. :)

 
At Wednesday, June 23, 2010 , Blogger Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...

Stacy...be sure to check on eBay, too. You may want to call around to the Tuesday Mornings. That's what I did so I'd save myself a little driving time. Hope you find some more!

 

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