Custom Comforts: Blue Peony

Now I have never seen a real blue peony, but here isthe pattern "Blue Peony" by Nikko that is absolutely charming.

Everything in this tablescape/vignette was found at either athrift store or flea market. I am constantly amazed at what lovelythings can be found so inexpensively.

First I found the dinner plate and on another trip to Goodwill, I found the matching salad plate. I have paired them with somebeautiful vintage silverware I found this weekend at a flea market.I thought the fork was especially beautiful with the letter "N"engraved on it. How could anyone part with such a lovely pattern?

The lavender terrarium was a weekend find and is going to myopen house, but until then, it is hanging out with it's lavender friends.

I love the unique metal grillwork on this terrarium giving it a feminine touch.

And the sweet little violets I picked from my backyard which iscurrently a carpet of violet and green.

Linking with~A Stroll Thru Life for Table Top Tuesday~Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays~All Things Heart and Home for All Things Inspired

20 comments:

Debby said...: Love those plates. So pretty. I agree, who could part with that piece of silver.; April 18, 2011 at 8:13 PM
BECKY said...: What a lovely collection of pretties! No one would ever know any of it was thrifted, either!!
That's what I'm talking about! I don't hardly ever buy anything new! Thanks for sharing!
Have a great week!
Becky; April 18, 2011 at 8:17 PM
A New England Life said...: Cindy, when I was younger this was my absolutely favorite pattern! How nice to see it again! The violets are so sweet. Hopefully theyll be blooming in my yard soon too.; April 18, 2011 at 8:39 PM
Jocelyn said...: Wow what beautiful plates. Such a lovely design.

Jocelyn @
http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/; April 18, 2011 at 9:04 PM
Miss Char said...: Oh my goodness that is a beautiful pattern. Thank you so much for sharing.; April 18, 2011 at 9:40 PM
Rettabug said...: How PRETTY!! You were very lucky to find more of the same pattern on your second trip. Score!

I love how you've displayed everything...especially the little bouquet tied with such thin, narrow ribbon. Precious!; April 18, 2011 at 10:23 PM
Betty said...: The plates are so beautiful and you were lucky to find more of them. I also like how you decorated the terriarium.; April 18, 2011 at 10:28 PM
Desire Empire said...: What pretty finds and your vignette is lovely, as is your photography.
Best Carolyn; April 19, 2011 at 1:35 AM
Lynn at Cottage and Creek said...: I've never seen that pattern before. It's lovely. How wonderful you found the matching piece. You're a lucky girl to have a carpet of violets in your backyard. We had snow yesterday :(

~Lynn; April 19, 2011 at 7:02 AM
Unknown said...: Love those plates....the pattern is so pretty but my favorite is the terrarium it's really cool!; April 19, 2011 at 10:08 AM
Marianne said...: Love the tablescape! Very good thrifting finds. Never seen a blue peony either but it sure does look good on your plates.; April 19, 2011 at 3:36 PM
Sue said...: What a sweet little pattern. It would be perfect setting for a tea party! I love the napkin you used with the place setting, too.; April 19, 2011 at 11:13 PM
Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...: Your new finds make for a pretty display! I'm with you on the monogram fork! A real beauty!; April 20, 2011 at 12:10 AM
LindyLouMac said...: What a pretty and delicate pattern on the china.; April 20, 2011 at 1:07 PM
the fishermans cottage said...: What lovely plates, love all colours you have put together x

you was asking for the receipe for comfrey tea..
using a bucket add comfrey leaves, as many as you have from a plant, fill with water and cover with a lid and leave for up to 5 weeks (it will smell pretty bad lol). Dilute 1 part comfrey tea to 20 parts water :); April 20, 2011 at 3:54 PM
Debbie said...: I think those blue peony plates are lovely, and I'm crazy about that monogrammed silver. I agree with you about why anyone would want to get rid of it.

Lucky for you they did!

The whole table is so pretty, and I love the terrarium. Did you give it the finish yourself or find it that way? I'd like to finish something like that.; April 20, 2011 at 7:18 PM
Yvonne @ StoneGable said...: This is such a pretty table. I have a love afair with monogrammed silverware. Oh, what a treasure you have found!
Yvonne; April 20, 2011 at 9:25 PM
Anonymous said...: Cindy the whole setting is just lovely!! I am imagining snuggling my nose into your sweet bouquet of violets! I love the fragrance of these little gems!! I used to have teeny tiny vases that I would put 4 or 5 violets in and have them all over the house.

I took some violet plants with me from my home in NM but I am not sure what happened to them as I have not seen them. I am going to have to find some more.

Love that terrarium! The metal little fencing is adorable!

Praying you are feeling better and will have a blessed Resurrection Celebration!

bee blessed
mary; April 22, 2011 at 10:46 PM
Brenda Pruitt said...: I love those sweet little flowers. My grandmother's name was Violet.
Brenda; April 25, 2011 at 7:51 PM
molly susan strong said...: Thanks so much for visiting my little place. I love your desk...chair too! Oh and violets sweet little things. All lovely.; April 26, 2011 at 9:35 AM

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