I had actually started to set this table several weeks ago, before my dad got so sick, but never got around to finishing it until this past weekend.
I had eyed this Churchill dinnerware, on clearance, for weeks at Ross several years ago. Mr B, being the true enabler that he is, finally told me to, and I quote, "for the love of God, please just go buy it". So I did :) I fell in love with the color most of all. I had always wanted some transferware and to find it in this lovely pink was the icing on the cake to me since pink is one of my favorite colors and Valentine's Day is now one of my favorite days.
I also fell in love with the fact that each piece has a different scene on it.
The soup bowl has a quaint cottage on it.
The mercury glass heart ornaments were an after Christmas purchase from Pier 1. I bought the mercury glass votives at Bed Bath & Beyond recently for only $1.49 each! I am such a clearance aisle freak when I go there. The Godinger crystal candlesticks made it, once again, onto this table. The crochet runner was a gift from Mr. B's mother.
The water goblets and pink stems are also thrift store scores. I didn't pay more than .50 each for them.
I also did a bit of Valentine's Day decor on the buffet.
The Valentine teddy bear was gift from Mr. B last year. I took a divided frame from Dollar Tree and added letters I printed out.
The little teddy bear couple also came from Dollar Tree and makes me think of Mr. B and me when I look at it.
A cherub from Dollar tree lounges next to a cute mailbox from the dollar spot at Target. The runner is another gift from Mr. B's mother. She knows I just love them.
Although Valentine's Day is technically over, I may just keep this table set up for a bit longer. I mean really, does Valentine's Day have to be just one day? Not in my mind it doesn't!
I had eyed this Churchill dinnerware, on clearance, for weeks at Ross several years ago. Mr B, being the true enabler that he is, finally told me to, and I quote, "for the love of God, please just go buy it". So I did :) I fell in love with the color most of all. I had always wanted some transferware and to find it in this lovely pink was the icing on the cake to me since pink is one of my favorite colors and Valentine's Day is now one of my favorite days.
I also fell in love with the fact that each piece has a different scene on it.
The soup bowl has a quaint cottage on it.
The salad plate a farm scene.
The dinner plate a different cottage scene.
I layered them all on over-sized plates as a charger from Ikea.
A basketweave pattern, leaves and grapes line the rim of each piece.
My go-to vintage Rodgers silverplate flatware makes yet another appearance. The design mimics the flowers on the dinnerware. I found the pink napkins months ago at a thrift store for .25 each.
The pitcher used for the centerpiece was another thrift store score. I paid very little for it and then, weeks later, saw the exact one at Safeway, of all places, for much much more.
I found the flowers and the whispy feathers on clearance at Michaels.The water goblets and pink stems are also thrift store scores. I didn't pay more than .50 each for them.
The Valentine teddy bear was gift from Mr. B last year. I took a divided frame from Dollar Tree and added letters I printed out.
The little teddy bear couple also came from Dollar Tree and makes me think of Mr. B and me when I look at it.
A cherub from Dollar tree lounges next to a cute mailbox from the dollar spot at Target. The runner is another gift from Mr. B's mother. She knows I just love them.
Although Valentine's Day is technically over, I may just keep this table set up for a bit longer. I mean really, does Valentine's Day have to be just one day? Not in my mind it doesn't!
Love your dishes and so glad you got to finish the tablescape! Your vignette is adorable also and you are right Valentine's day can last as long as you want! hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteGorgeous transfer dishes, I love them!, specially the red and how different each one scene is. Yeah, glad you finished your table and Valentine's can last all Feb. and for ever! Great vignette too. Happy Valentine's!
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Oh, gorgeous dishes. Just loved them. I'd buy those in a second. Everything looks great. That little teddy from last year is a keeper. Great job! Susan
ReplyDeleteStunning! Those dishes are amazing! I love every little detail to your table! Love your easy L.O.V.E. Frame- so cute! Thanks for sharing I enjoyed really looking at your entire table setting. Some day mine will look as yours--I just posted on our "Red Romantic" Dinner-- is that possible with 3 boys!?! It was a great time! Thanks again. -Jen
ReplyDeleteLovely! I absolutely love red transferware! A lovely table!
ReplyDeleteRuth
I just love your red transferware. I like how it has a different scene for each type of piece. I'm glad Mr. B encouraged you. He sounds like a great guy.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely keep this table set. Love the red Churchill. ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteWow! So very pretty. I'd be honored to eat at this lovely table.
ReplyDeleteI wish we had The Dollar Tree in stupid Canada.
I love red transferware! Your husband is such a sweetie...
ReplyDeleteHope you were able to enjoy using this lovely table after waiting to finish it for so long. I have some of this Churchill in the blue. It is an enchanting pattern. I just shared my first redware, come see and say "hi".
ReplyDeletebeautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love your dishes, very pretty table. Happy VTT
ReplyDeleteYou definitely know how to set a lovely table.
ReplyDeleteYour dishes are beautiful. What your Mr. said made me giggle...I think I have heard the same thing before!
ReplyDeleteI love it all but the dishes are beautiful. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteEven my cooking would taste great on that china!
ReplyDeleteI love your dishes, so charming! I adore china with scenes on it.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and your daddy!
What a pretty table! Great finds too.
ReplyDeleteLove that dinnerware and that enamel pitcher! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteSherry
LOVE your red transferware! Such a pretty table. Thanks for sharing.
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Sandi
As you know I am not a pink lover, but I have to say this is a gorgeous table, Kathe. Your husband sounds like something my husband would say...he doesn't like to hear we whine!
ReplyDeleteLove that mercury ware and the pink-stemmed goblets are so pretty. The entire setting is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing at our LInk It Up Thursday party.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous dinnerware! Very pretty tablescape.
ReplyDeleteooooh I love that table setting and the pink transferware. I have some of the very same,but not a full set and I love it. I'm always on the hunt to find more.
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Love the fiberware, pink and all.
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Michele
How lovely! So glad that you linked this to Things I've Done Thursday~
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Love your vase centerpiece!
ReplyDeleteHow is your Dad faring, Kathe? I've thought about him. Beautiful transferware! I love the pink!!! This is a great pattern to have! You can justify the cost of it since you got so many great bargains on the rest of the tabletop decor!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteI love this pattern and actually have it myself! Even though I'm gravitating away from my red decor I can't bear to get rid of those dishes. Was bummed the other day to notice that 3 of my dinner plates are chipped, so I'm hoping they come around again at Ross some day! Lovely table!
ReplyDeleteYour red transferware and table are lovely! Thank you for sharing at Potpourri Friday!
ReplyDeleteYour transferware is so pretty and the pink stemware looks perfect with it. What a sweet hubby to "enable" you to just go ahead and get it. :)
ReplyDeleteI love those dishes, so pretty! The napkins were a great find and a perfect color! I think I just paid 1.99 for those same glasses, so now who finds the good deals?
ReplyDeleteLovely table, Kathe!
Enjoy the weekend, and don't forget the 13th!
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ReplyDeleteWell, you've almost convinced me to embrace Valentine's Day! Those dishes are beautiful, and I love how Mr. B forced you to buy them! You have some wonderful thrift store treasures (do you think we've ever passed each other in a thrift store?) and I can see why you couldn't resist them! Your home certainly reflects your love of the holiday!
ReplyDeleteLovely table setting! I'm so glad you shared at Shine on Fridays!
ReplyDeleteI love red transferware. Your table looks beautiful. Please stop by and see the slide show on my blog. laurie
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful table setting......Thanks for linking up @CountryMommaCooks…Have a wonderful Sunday:)
ReplyDeleteYour table and home are lovely. We just ate in front of the TV on Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful table and I'd keep it up too. Why take it down when it just is such a lovely thing to behold. Came over from Sundays Best Par.tay and so glad I did. You have a charming blog.
ReplyDeleteNann
I love the dishes ! Thanks for linking up at Gomhp this week!
ReplyDeleteThe photos of your dishes really caught my eye as I browsed through Sat. Nite. Special. I too love transferware, especially the red (or pink) and white. I would love to have this set of dinnerware...it looks beautiful on your table. I'm happy that your DH encouraged you to go back and buy it!
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Cheryl
I love your new dishes! They are gorgeous. The table looks so pretty and your Valentine vignette is adorable! Thank you for joining TTF and have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteI love these dishes too! I have a couple in my little girls' pink dishes collection (little girls must have pink dishes!). You made such a pretty Valentine's table with them!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous table setting - those pink dishes are just beautiful! What a great find!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
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What a gorgeous table, but my favorite part of the entire post was your hubby's quote :)
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS! Thanks for sharing at Taking A Timeout Thursday!
ReplyDeleteI love your transferware. What a beautiful tablesetting they made!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing,
ava
Wow! What a sweet romantic V-day table.. sure to spark a little romance in any dinner! Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo Party.. can't wait to see what you share next!
ReplyDeleteOh, how sweet and I LOVE those dishes too! :) I totally understand why you wanted them! Isn't Ross fun? Never know what you'll find!
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