Vintage lilacs

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My grandmother's lilacs are in bloom so I put together a tablescape with vintage china that has been in my great grandmother's china cabinet for at least 50-70 years.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifZsOtMGn0TGf9-fgN79ASaANfD7RZk3nGbXQnL90C5yHVybu-ImiitZFQtcS6PwO1NeHjhQYnUJ2csyKY5SOeqNaSqo-l3smB9IqLT64xIHNt0oVnQqocn0Vz-Ggy5aLBWvabAxJS9xA/s1600/lilacs11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifZsOtMGn0TGf9-fgN79ASaANfD7RZk3nGbXQnL90C5yHVybu-ImiitZFQtcS6PwO1NeHjhQYnUJ2csyKY5SOeqNaSqo-l3smB9IqLT64xIHNt0oVnQqocn0Vz-Ggy5aLBWvabAxJS9xA/s640/lilacs11.jpg" width="426"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Consolas, Menlo, Monaco, 'Lucida Console', 'Bitstream Vera Sans Mono', Courier, monospace; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px;"><div><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img alt="Pin It" class="aligncenter" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg"></a></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifZsOtMGn0TGf9-fgN79ASaANfD7RZk3nGbXQnL90C5yHVybu-ImiitZFQtcS6PwO1NeHjhQYnUJ2csyKY5SOeqNaSqo-l3smB9IqLT64xIHNt0oVnQqocn0Vz-Ggy5aLBWvabAxJS9xA/s1600/lilacs11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifZsOtMGn0TGf9-fgN79ASaANfD7RZk3nGbXQnL90C5yHVybu-ImiitZFQtcS6PwO1NeHjhQYnUJ2csyKY5SOeqNaSqo-l3smB9IqLT64xIHNt0oVnQqocn0Vz-Ggy5aLBWvabAxJS9xA/s1600/lilacs11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://anita-faraboverubies.blogspot.com/2013/04/vintage-lilacs.html#more">Read more...</a>

Vintage lilacs

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Antlers, gourds and more!

Hi everyone!! I hope you are enjoying beautiful weather wherever you are. It is especially wonderful here in western NC as the leaves are really starting to come to life.<br /><br />I wanted to share some fall decor on my dining table. I have been inspired by Kim at <a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/">Savvy Southern Style</a> to bring out some antlers and use more creamy colors. I'm not sure what happened, but something clicked for me and although I always love dark, warm color especially for Fall, I put together this lighter tabletop and I am loving it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWkbaaEtQ2b1qvKQmtxs8lrrRU4VG3SyJOi0GfnqWpECLC3yWutVOz64bw9LJBCBISZryjyV5BjglF90EFEsjBYSCUQpvwafguV6uEjCjD8RLNNMBMUxHC74-IlAnQeYhi1y-wcdjwiQ/s1600/whitefall1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWkbaaEtQ2b1qvKQmtxs8lrrRU4VG3SyJOi0GfnqWpECLC3yWutVOz64bw9LJBCBISZryjyV5BjglF90EFEsjBYSCUQpvwafguV6uEjCjD8RLNNMBMUxHC74-IlAnQeYhi1y-wcdjwiQ/s1600/whitefall1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />One thing that I think makes this whole thing work, are the drop cloth window treatments I "borrowed" from Kim's sister, Kelly, at <a href="http://theessenceofhome.blogspot.com/">The Essence of Home.</a> I love the texture of these and how the light streams through. I did not bleach these because I wanted more of the natural color.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX04NCThJUI09lHJ7cAP5VfvhYGCwUp5fXNrV5bBvbV_bNB4JLQfcctRQ9gLxm9nrYQJMSKGyNvhMnYTjyV4reTBde2WdFw5EszFlx_0MXoozfYWFg8chsbhiCVtl8PSIt2-qc0BPVkg/s1600/whitefall2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX04NCThJUI09lHJ7cAP5VfvhYGCwUp5fXNrV5bBvbV_bNB4JLQfcctRQ9gLxm9nrYQJMSKGyNvhMnYTjyV4reTBde2WdFw5EszFlx_0MXoozfYWFg8chsbhiCVtl8PSIt2-qc0BPVkg/s1600/whitefall2.jpg" /></a></div><br />The runner is a very simple one I made from matelasse fabric I had. I actually made three of them and have one on the piano, and one on the buffet.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXk-5PwbS-SMGXJ4IieU-jIVDHw7W02slU5rJ4NPs59QR7WKMOIjIV8xhjEUtuCumsVcf895RzM7DQYuUb1JGKHrKYJjhmcgfEEBbvOyrGHgIObz7eZVz8niajWyVJzaEX7b4a52Z7Kw/s1600/whitefall3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXk-5PwbS-SMGXJ4IieU-jIVDHw7W02slU5rJ4NPs59QR7WKMOIjIV8xhjEUtuCumsVcf895RzM7DQYuUb1JGKHrKYJjhmcgfEEBbvOyrGHgIObz7eZVz8niajWyVJzaEX7b4a52Z7Kw/s1600/whitefall3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />I used a silver tray filled with gourds, pumpkins and antlers. I could have done all white, but I have to have a little color!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvOxAnZbMAMwka8m_Elxb0eQFgySMKwfytHejfp4LDJ6QBFlNWKV2zSymuI3oPUr_2pjhODYKMmkVqdMbZQZsLIwwjknkmLUqrc33RioKO4LAB69HLJ5DEXGF6i_5Xn-eN87juQPEKIQ/s1600/greenfall4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvOxAnZbMAMwka8m_Elxb0eQFgySMKwfytHejfp4LDJ6QBFlNWKV2zSymuI3oPUr_2pjhODYKMmkVqdMbZQZsLIwwjknkmLUqrc33RioKO4LAB69HLJ5DEXGF6i_5Xn-eN87juQPEKIQ/s1600/greenfall4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimk-3cieFx1yli2d7ogashv8FR_oNT75HoKWyq2l0oA8b5UTWLjPcXxJmz7jyk7oQTkOeiVjJ5zpqmKKmOPGh4GffeeASHA0bXIejcL_FICVW_XY2CvSo_iuKDp3N82IP09dLUKtzceQ/s1600/greenfall5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimk-3cieFx1yli2d7ogashv8FR_oNT75HoKWyq2l0oA8b5UTWLjPcXxJmz7jyk7oQTkOeiVjJ5zpqmKKmOPGh4GffeeASHA0bXIejcL_FICVW_XY2CvSo_iuKDp3N82IP09dLUKtzceQ/s1600/greenfall5.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGOlN7AmWj3b1U0Hj46Tr5Zpn4E_nwSdsXETtOT9xslFRIJGfX_fHWxw4jOxss8gcXOuWIO4cFTBl2WAJmg35YoLYh9qL-j9hbcuVi5ukYcHKoKhIafZTldrnoMIJyuCslwTzRPBbO7Q/s1600/greenfall8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGOlN7AmWj3b1U0Hj46Tr5Zpn4E_nwSdsXETtOT9xslFRIJGfX_fHWxw4jOxss8gcXOuWIO4cFTBl2WAJmg35YoLYh9qL-j9hbcuVi5ukYcHKoKhIafZTldrnoMIJyuCslwTzRPBbO7Q/s1600/greenfall8.jpg" /></a></div><br />I filled my Poole "Lancaster Rose" silver wine bucket with more weeds and assorted greenery from outside.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaoP3Qu09E1nH7BWDc-haS3Kx4JDSb1nb3rCx2DcMU83ltjRktcoLvpkh4D9J9hHue_-aX7qQdjxuBMM98pS6IqYEOivIlJwExBvoyEi3XKhSwadtwr1ItzH7WwAwIwdqokyQ4FZjJfw/s1600/greenfall15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaoP3Qu09E1nH7BWDc-haS3Kx4JDSb1nb3rCx2DcMU83ltjRktcoLvpkh4D9J9hHue_-aX7qQdjxuBMM98pS6IqYEOivIlJwExBvoyEi3XKhSwadtwr1ItzH7WwAwIwdqokyQ4FZjJfw/s1600/greenfall15.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7qpZN_m1iBQcOWuNqUgLbN9YRn9mNwpuMQMVbrBMG6pNPxyO3SA00lb11qq8ZpxdB5vhwjsgV6S6_EpH0GnlGFORkna8rHuvHgL6Qzozv2wb0f2nE2jrF6MMSih_4sv4VvfMqVxIcHQ/s1600/whitefall4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7qpZN_m1iBQcOWuNqUgLbN9YRn9mNwpuMQMVbrBMG6pNPxyO3SA00lb11qq8ZpxdB5vhwjsgV6S6_EpH0GnlGFORkna8rHuvHgL6Qzozv2wb0f2nE2jrF6MMSih_4sv4VvfMqVxIcHQ/s1600/whitefall4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhstOtcwZKjQ9r3lru-X-QCRndjij3kdvwyS5esEG5kG5FXpTK1Eb-0ARXcISf4FAqHvP64cr7H3d2CRFuRTC4TtCZwgBG1VHdLiAHlBRshvOcoVerFUu-v9qg8aYSzmQJnI7ND6sUjKQ/s1600/whitefall5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhstOtcwZKjQ9r3lru-X-QCRndjij3kdvwyS5esEG5kG5FXpTK1Eb-0ARXcISf4FAqHvP64cr7H3d2CRFuRTC4TtCZwgBG1VHdLiAHlBRshvOcoVerFUu-v9qg8aYSzmQJnI7ND6sUjKQ/s1600/whitefall5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />I've mentioned it before, but this is the table I made from wormy chestnut boards that came off my great grandmother's guest house here. I designed the base and had a local craftsman make it for me. The inspiration was from an old issue of Country Living Magazine. I do love this table, and it is so special to me not only because I made it but because of the connection to my family.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTiVkuf4aoLYgzLERA-W4jZKvvthriiwgLWFjgtFHM1v4CaBR0OnK3aALtKHtzZOCJTuH9JPofRPvL9pRcabqoYE3s_Tlwmgih-0HYvVgbJhK1LQaSixnKMJ-FG9x2zFQRp9dchYu4cA/s1600/whitefall6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTiVkuf4aoLYgzLERA-W4jZKvvthriiwgLWFjgtFHM1v4CaBR0OnK3aALtKHtzZOCJTuH9JPofRPvL9pRcabqoYE3s_Tlwmgih-0HYvVgbJhK1LQaSixnKMJ-FG9x2zFQRp9dchYu4cA/s1600/whitefall6.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />We have used different variations of chairs from ladder backs, to a bench, to parson's chairs, and now the Duncan Phyfe, which I love. I do think drop cloth slip covers would be fabulous on the leather parson's chairs as an option.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEgVkJeXIVWQTKNeVWAhJcWczfSV26tVeZjb8QP0Vh8xAMVZBVqhBXa2v8GYuS0YYs1E4G0w985S90HI0wrzQBv9oMW2t5Qufen78OgAic3ntpzW-X2KrVYadstId5nUqaK-gyABGiLw/s1600/whitefall7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEgVkJeXIVWQTKNeVWAhJcWczfSV26tVeZjb8QP0Vh8xAMVZBVqhBXa2v8GYuS0YYs1E4G0w985S90HI0wrzQBv9oMW2t5Qufen78OgAic3ntpzW-X2KrVYadstId5nUqaK-gyABGiLw/s1600/whitefall7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpoiejpQoaV4DkR4QvVPJ7KEF9E2agOw41YKS4yrciQaC_0_Fe9vYgpX39C177GByUkbSzRBYixu4gsZVX0eyAkauYX-fGu5PxP_nNVKTwV398qyM2seR1snkavAzLt8rynoMjtNWo9w/s1600/whitefall8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpoiejpQoaV4DkR4QvVPJ7KEF9E2agOw41YKS4yrciQaC_0_Fe9vYgpX39C177GByUkbSzRBYixu4gsZVX0eyAkauYX-fGu5PxP_nNVKTwV398qyM2seR1snkavAzLt8rynoMjtNWo9w/s1600/whitefall8.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuD7kCyLL1c4U-F5zWlZzjn6y6LLBedHH18M2UaFqkX9BMLG3qErmbWLlu909JzoxepquA2wbyYVrOxCGfu6oL45RzTjRxI675Lw0pE4ffqGCstJLHykcbO4bOqZmpZ0YOllDFdbMhRw/s1600/whitefall9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuD7kCyLL1c4U-F5zWlZzjn6y6LLBedHH18M2UaFqkX9BMLG3qErmbWLlu909JzoxepquA2wbyYVrOxCGfu6oL45RzTjRxI675Lw0pE4ffqGCstJLHykcbO4bOqZmpZ0YOllDFdbMhRw/s1600/whitefall9.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />I hope you are not in shock seeing me using creamy whites and silver for Autumn! I really love this look and actually have a tablescape I'll be showing soon with Noritake "Condoro" in this setting.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and for joining us on facebook and following my music blog! You all are the greatest people out here:-)<br /><br />I'll be joining:<br /><br />The Tablescaper for <a href="http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com/">Seasonal Sundays</a><br />Cielo at The House in the Roses for <a href="http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/">Show off Your Cottage Monday</a><br />Mary at Boogieboard Cottage for <a href="http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/">Masterpiece Monday</a><br />Marty at A Stroll Through Life  for <a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/">Tabletop Tuesday</a><br />Kim at Savvy Southern Style for <a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/">Wow Us Wednesdays</a><br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend!!<br /><br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC';"></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC';"></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC';"></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC';"></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC';"><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Edwardian Script ITC'; font-size: 48pt;">Anita<o:p></o:p></span></div></span>

Antlers, gourds and more!

Hi everyone!! I hope you are enjoying beautiful weather wherever you are. It is especially wonderful here in western NC as the leaves are re...

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