Monday, April 18, 2011

Blue Peony

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




Everything in this tablescape/vignette was found at either a
thrift store or flea market.  I am constantly amazed at what lovely
things 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 some
beautiful 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 my
open 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 is
currently a carpet of violet and green.
 


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

 
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20 comments:

  1. DebbyApril 18, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Love those plates. So pretty. I agree, who could part with that piece of silver.

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  2. BECKYApril 18, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    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

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  3. A New England LifeApril 18, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    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.

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  4. JocelynApril 18, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Wow what beautiful plates. Such a lovely design.

    Jocelyn @
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

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  5. Miss CharApril 18, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Oh my goodness that is a beautiful pattern. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  6. RettabugApril 18, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    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!

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  7. Betty April 18, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    The plates are so beautiful and you were lucky to find more of them. I also like how you decorated the terriarium.

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  8. Desire EmpireApril 19, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    What pretty finds and your vignette is lovely, as is your photography.
    Best Carolyn

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  9. Lynn at Cottage and CreekApril 19, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    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

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  10. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Love those plates....the pattern is so pretty but my favorite is the terrarium it's really cool!

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  11. MarianneApril 19, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Love the tablescape! Very good thrifting finds. Never seen a blue peony either but it sure does look good on your plates.

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  12. SueApril 19, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    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.

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  13. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageApril 20, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Your new finds make for a pretty display! I'm with you on the monogram fork! A real beauty!

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  14. LindyLouMacApril 20, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    What a pretty and delicate pattern on the china.

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  15. the fishermans cottageApril 20, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    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 :)

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  16. DebbieApril 20, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    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.

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  17. Yvonne @ StoneGableApril 20, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    This is such a pretty table. I have a love afair with monogrammed silverware. Oh, what a treasure you have found!
    Yvonne

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  18. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    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

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  19. Brenda PruittApril 25, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    I love those sweet little flowers. My grandmother's name was Violet.
    Brenda

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  20. molly susan strongApril 26, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Thanks so much for visiting my little place. I love your desk...chair too! Oh and violets sweet little things. All lovely.

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