Just a few changes to the same dishes..also a little more added 'glitz' on the Cornucopia.
Please forgive the 'Fuzziness' of the pictures.

The two white Gravyboat Tureens, on each end of the table, belonged to my mother. I had always admired them as a young girl. One Christmas, she brought them over and said 'Now They're Yours'! I just love them.

Some of you might remember these footed bowls. I bought them when my DD had a Home Interiors Party a few years ago. They had really nice things..but a bit pricey. Of course, I had to set an example and be one of her best customers!

The plates I got from TJMax..they were on clearance $2 ea and the chargers you all might recognize Walmart $3 ea.. I also got their Leaf Napkin Rings...that I see some of you already have.

I used a leaf garland to put under the Cornucopia to add some fullness.

The placemats were from CTS. I bought them this summer while up at the Cape for $1.29 ea...they have a nice cut out leaf pattern.

I can post more pictures tomorrow night, if your eyes and brain are up to it...
We're driving down to NY to pick up my DGson after school.
He's spending the weekend...WoooHooo!!

jane

TFS and I'll be ready for more when you have time to post the next one. Hope your weekend with GS is the best. Do you have any special plans with him?

Punk

DGS has Friday off from school, and will be coming to 'Escape' his 3 younger siblings...lol
That's a treat in itself to him. But actually, he's really coming to help DH set up his Christmas Village. It won't get done in these couple of days, but it's nice to have him here to help. Of course we'll take him out for Pizza and stuff...he likes the one on one fuss. We love it too.
When we take the 3 younger ones..it's usually all together..they don't like coming alone..they get bored easily..even though we 'stand on our heads' for them LOL
They have different interests and have to be entertained 24/7.

Thanks again for your comments..

jane

DD

It sounds like a wonderful time with your grandson! I love my 4 littlest grandkids, but not all together unless in small doses. LOL. I don't have that kind of energy now. Just listening to the two little girls chatter non-stop can be exhausting. LOL.

hugs, Karen

What a nice story about the Gravyboat Tureens. I know how special they are to you... and so pretty, too.

The placemats and chargers really catch my eye.

Thanks for sharing these photos -- and your chargers sure look more expensive than $3.00!

Enjoy your grandson's visit. Does he like to eat in the dining room with a pretty table, or is he not interested?

Lee

Loved seeing your whole room, it is so "calm" and "lovely", each piece you have in it just seems to be the perfect choice for the space. Thanks for sharing your lovely home, accessories, and decorating with us. ;o)

Luvs

Your entire DR and table are just gorgeous! I love it all! About the overly expensive footed bowls, what I always do in my mind is average the expensive things with the real bargains so I don't feel bad about spending a bit more on some things. I have a very expensive candle lamp from a similar sort of party but it was held as a fundraiser for a charity so I feel OK about it. Your other wonderful low priced things make up for it! You've chosen some really lovely things and gotten them for really fantastic prices.

Keep the pics coming, it's all very inspirational! :-)

I especially loved all of the sharing about the DH 'hearing problems' that every wife has on your Vignette#2. I sure chuckled a lot on that one!

Every setting you did was lovely. The blue quail were so unusual. I've been on the hunt for some affordable pheasant dishes and tablescape items. Haven't had much luck yet.

Those tall orange candles on each side just set off your awesome cornucopia to a T. It is the prettiest cornucopia I've ever seen. Never cared for them until I saw your's.

And you already know I'm as bad about pumpkins soup bowls as Luvs is about acorns! Enuf said!! LOL

Don't you love having things that belonged to your DM?
I think your last picture shows off the beautiful shape of your tureens best.

About 2 months ago I was at Walmart with DD. I put 4 chargers just like your's in my basket and gave them a little ride while I bought some things for the Gkids.
Then I had a 'Senior Moment' and decided I had spent enough money and really didn't need them and told DD to put them back on the shelf for me.

Can you believe that?

I do feel better after Lynn said they scratch easily. They would never make it around here with my rambunctious Gboys!

And I need those $$s to buy more candles after seeing how much prettier more candles make a table look.

Enjoy the fun with DGS. I've had 'all day-every day' with my 6 year old DGS this week. He will stick right with me. Since we are the only ones sick, I have to get all of my loving from him! I'm scared to even be in the same room with the others.

Do share more of these delicious pictures with us when you can. Soon, I hope.

TFS,
Betty

DD...it's nice to hear from you. I know you are so busy with your blog. I just love All you do..you're a great 'Teacher'.

Karen..I know what you mean about having 4 gkids all at once..I don't know how my DD does it, and you're right, little girls, with their chatter, do exhaust you. I experienced that when I was a teacher.

Lee...I saw those chargers on someone's blog..and I thought the same thing..Then when I saw them at Walmart for $3, I couldn't pass them up.

Jay.. I find it amazing that my Gson..likes being with us...I'm sure next year, when he's 13...he won't want to give us the time of the day. So we're really enjoying all we can have, of him for now.

Tammy.. Check out the Walmart website..maybe you can find them online.

Lynn..Thanks for the warning on the chargers. I haven't experienced that yet. I have many white/off white dishes and love to mix and match them in with other pieces..I find they work so well.

Syble..glad I was able to inspire you..what a nice compliment. I would LOVE to see your flatware from Siam..when you do a table. Please!

Luvs..as I told Tammy..check Walmart online, they may have the chargers there. It's sad, DH and I have only sat in that DR a couple of times...many times we say let's eat in here tonight.. and then forget...lol

Luckygal..I like you're thinking...Average the 'Expensive' purchases with ALL the great buys to balance it off!
That does make sense..and would make it easier to accept!
I've got to remember that for the next time...lol

Betty..First off... I'm hoping you and your Dgson are feeling much better. I'm glad to see you posting again and I'm hoping it's because you are.

Those tall candles cost me $1.27 for a box of 6. They came from a place called 'Expect Drugs'..
It's almost like a big Odd Lot, with all sorts of things, even food! I don't go there often..but when I do, they
have such amazing buys. I did the same thing you did with those chargers from Walmart...walked around with them..put them back..went to the register..then went back and took them. I said, what the heck, and put back some other item, to justify getting them!

Kathleen... I'm not ready for Christmas yet either. However, once DH finishes his village, it will give me just enough time to do 'My Thing', and I hate to rush.
Then I have to 'party shop' all the details that go with that too.
Right now, DH & DGson...are fast asleep... whew!

Thanks again everyone..

jane

thanks..

jane

I also am jealous of your wrap-around porch--always wanted one but it didn't work out with our house design.

- Magpie