Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Tablescape Thursday: Romantic Rose




It is Tablescape Thursday time! Hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch!

"Romantic Rose"




This week, I decided to try a softer, more "romantic" look for my tablescape. I started with this tablecloth. It is a Waverly print called "Vintage Rose" and it is one of my favorites!



I used Pink and Green dishes...




The pink plate had a vintage bird and trees print on it...
I found these at the Goodwill. :)

For the centerpiece, had cream colored roses displayed under a cloche.



And a little birdie...


I also set little tea light candles in small mason jars around the table.


I thought the greenish tinted vintage Coke glasses were cute with this theme. There is something about vintage Coke that can be so appropriate with romantic themes.



But we will not be having Coke tonight; we will be having a nice tall glass of sweet tea.



Roses again...


Some lanterns to give a romantic glow... which I'm sure would be a little more romantic if the afternoon sun wasn't blazing through the window behind it. I'm going for affect here, work with me. ;)


...and a taper candle with dried rose petals filling the bowl.


One more look...


Don't forget to check out Between Naps on the Porch for other creative, fabulous tablescapes!


30 comments:

  1. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)August 12, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    Hi Melissa,
    I love this table! The tablecloth, the pretty china and yes the coke glasses just work! You have a wonderful sense of style! Cindy

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  2. KammyAugust 12, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    Very nice Melissa !
    Love pink and the minty green together ! Sweet tea sounds great !
    Kammy

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  3. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeAugust 12, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    What a great tablescape. I love the tableclothe and all the pretty candles, lanterns, birds and just everything. So pretty. Hugs, Marty

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  4. Christi @ A Southern LifeAugust 12, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    Love your color combination. Everything looks lovely!

    Christi

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  5. blushing roseAugust 12, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    So pretty Melissa ... TTFN ~Marydon

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  6. Mid-Atlantic MarthaAugust 12, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    So pretty - the tablecloth - pink and green (my favorite color combination -- but what wonderful lanterns - love all the candles in them.

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  7. Tara G.August 12, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    So pretty! Love the rose idea and the green glassware is beautiful with the pink! Part 2 is up so you can get the rest of the story! :)

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  8. ellen bAugust 12, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    Lovely roses and the candles give such a romantic glow...

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  9. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEAugust 12, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    Your table is lovely. Love the pink and green and the lanterns...great job. Happy TT!

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  10. KathleenAugust 12, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    Those dishes are so pretty!
    And yes, I understand. We move our deck chairs under the porch when it rains, and they show through the window. I am always sending dh to move them for my pics!
    Pretty table!

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  11. SharlotteAugust 12, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    Your table is so pretty ~ I love the pink and green.

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  12. JoyceAugust 12, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    Those pink plates with the little birds are so adorable:)
    Joyce

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  13. EileenAugust 12, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    Every piece on your table is so pretty and so different! I love the pink and green, perfect shades of each! And I can't believe the great find at Goodwill!
    Wonderful! I really enjoyed this!
    All the best,
    Eileen

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  14. KarenAugust 12, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    First visit to your blog and I love it! What a nice relaxing table scape. Thanks for sharing!

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  15. MarthaAugust 12, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    Beautiful table. Roses seem so like summer as well as being romantic!

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  16. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaAugust 12, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    Melissa I love this table...that tablecloth is indeed a beauty...and your cake dis with the roses WOW!! great job my friend...May you have a great week...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  17. The TablescaperAugust 12, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    Love that tablecloth! Sets the mood.
    - The Tablescaper

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  18. BarbaraAugust 13, 2009 at 5:40 AM

    Melissa, Lovely and what a shame to hide those beautiful pink plates..GW has treasures, I just made a trip to the one in College Station and loaded up....

    Happy Thursday.
    Barbara

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  19. TriciaAugust 13, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    I love your table Melissa! From the gorgeous tablecloth to the candle jars, the little birdie, your plates....great job!

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  20. susanAugust 13, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    I love the white roses under the cloche!

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  21. MaryroseAugust 13, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    Beautiful. You definitely created a warm romantic table. I love that tablecloth and those birdie plates. One of my favorite color combos is pink and green..and of course roses. Thanks for a beautiful tablescape.
    Maryrose

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  22. Mari @ Once Upon a PlateAugust 13, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    Oooh, I love this comination of colors ~ and your attention to sweet details. It's beautiful! Thank you for inviting us in. :)

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  23. Freda MarieAugust 13, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    Very romantic, I love the lighting effects of the candles. Beautiful.

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  24. Yellow Rose ArborAugust 13, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    Very pretty and very romantic. Love the colors!

    Katherine

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  25. JulieAugust 13, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    What a pretty table so soft looking, love the lighting effects from the candles... Very nice job.

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  26. Melissa MillerAugust 13, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    How lovely and elegant. ~Beautifully done! :)

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  27. Brenda PruittAugust 14, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    This is all just so luscious! I am in love with that gorgeous tablecloth. And those plates! How come I never find anything at GW!!! The roses under the cloche: the PERFECT touch. Your blog is just so extra cute, I'm taking the blog button along with me to my place!
    Brenda

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  28. UnknownAugust 14, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    The pretty pink plates are lovely. I think they make your tablescape with the wonderful pattern.

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  29. BillAugust 14, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    Very pretty! I think the candles added a wonderful glow and contributed to the romantic mood, afternoon sun or no afternoon sun!

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  30. UnknownAugust 14, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    Melissa,
    That is just beautiful! I love it!
    So glad I stopped by to be inspired. :)
    Lynnette
    Dancing Barefoot on Weathered Ground

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