Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Black and White with a twist of Lemon

I have an affinity to all things black and white, and for some time, I've been wanting to do a B&W themed tablescape, but wasn't sure about the accent color or any details.
The other day, my wonderful husband brought home some sunflowers for me and I thought they'd look nice in this black and white vase... and then, Voila! My tablescape bloomed in my head.














I was as happy as a pig in mud when I found the black and white damask salad plates at Marshall's...$2.99 ea.






I already had the tablescarf, stole it from one of my B&W bedrooms.









Tablecloth and napkins where "nabbed" on a Goodwill Hunting expedition. $3.60.




























I decided to fold each person's napkin differently... what the heck!







The black octagonal soup bowls where also a GW find for .50 ea.























































Now, if only I had just as much FUN cleaning and cooking , as I do tablescaping, I would have invited some friends over for dinner! :o)
Nice thing about blogging is that when I'm ready to hostess a dinner party, I can just look at this post and it'll be a no brainer!

To see food that I would serve with this tablescape, go to , When Life Gives You Lemons....Eat Them!
Please enjoy more creative tablescapes over at Between Naps on the Porch!
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45 comments:

  1. SalmagundiJuly 8, 2009 at 10:38 PM

    Your pictures are stunning! And your tablescape is equally so! Sally

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  2. PinkyJuly 8, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    Rose, I just love your "Twist of Lemon" table! It is gorgeous!!!! I would love to come to dinner, what are we having???:):) Hugs, Pinky

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  3. From the Old InkWellJuly 8, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    How classy! Love the black and yellow - great combination and your photos are amazing!!! GREAT JOB!

    Happy Thursday!

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  4. UnknownJuly 8, 2009 at 10:57 PM

    Absolutely stunning black and yellow table! Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!

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  5. Nancy RosalinaJuly 8, 2009 at 11:08 PM

    That is GORGEOUS!!! Now I want some sun flowers...I'll have to leave my hubby a hint..lol ;) Nancy

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  6. Lori EJuly 8, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    I just did up two birthday baskets with black and white tablesettings in them amongst other things. It is such an elegant theme.
    As a Santa collector of over 100 I think yours is lovely.

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  7. StaceyJuly 8, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    Wow! That is one beautiful tablescape. I can't believe how you lucked in to finding pieces here and there. It all came together so well!

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  8. TerriJuly 8, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    Wow! This is absolutely one of the most beautiful tablescapes ever! I love how the yellow adds a hint of surprise to the stark black and white theme.

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  9. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJuly 8, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    This is absolutely stunning. I love all the gorgeous black and white and the yellow is just the perfect accent. I can't believe you had a tablescarf to match the dishes. That is fabulous. Everything is beautiful. Hugs, Marty

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  10. DonnaJuly 8, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    I love the black and the white and the yellow! I'm feeling inspired. :)

    D @ Sunny Side of the SP

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  11. Kathryn @ Bonafide SouthernJuly 8, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    I'm usually not a fan of black, but you have really made me change my thinking. You have the prettiest table I've looked at tonight! Beautiful!

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  12. The Quintessential MagpieJuly 8, 2009 at 11:45 PM

    Oh, how I love this tablescape! Your attention to detail is amazing, and the colors just pop. Those dishes are as cute as can be, and I love how you folded all the napkins differently. The centerpiece is great, too. You get a big A plus on this 'scape. It's perfect.

    Happy Tablescape Thursday...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  13. TootsieJuly 9, 2009 at 12:26 AM

    this is absolutely stunning!!! I think I need to go look some more!!! I love this one!
    I finally got your blog to update on my sidebar...it said you hadn't posted for 2 months yesterday...blogger glitch...I have had a few doing that off and on!!! boy am I glad not to have missed this one!!!! {8-)

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  14. Tales From My Empty NestJuly 9, 2009 at 12:31 AM

    I love the black and yellow combination. Gorgeous!!! The sunflowers really pull it all together. I am thinking of doing my guest bedroom in black and white, with an accent color. Your theme is beautiful!! Love & blessings from NC!

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  15. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEJuly 9, 2009 at 12:32 AM

    Gorgeous. You know I love the black and white and with the yellow it just pops. So beautiful and I love all the details.

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  16. UnknownJuly 9, 2009 at 12:58 AM

    Hi Rose, The lemon is a beautiful choice to accent your black and white! I love every single detail! I love the pattern on the vase and your damask salad plates.

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful table.

    Tina

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  17. Lori @ Dining DelightJuly 9, 2009 at 2:15 AM

    What a striking table with the yellow and black! You had so many things to tie it altogether and at such great prices! Sunflowers are one of my favs and yours look wonderful in that vase. Great touch with the lemons!

    Dining Delight

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  18. JaneJuly 9, 2009 at 2:33 AM

    Your table is absolutely gorgeous! I love your use of yellow, black and white. FABULOUS photos!
    This is my first time taking part in Tablescape Thursday. I am so inspired! Looking forward to seeing more of your designs.

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  19. abeachcottageJuly 9, 2009 at 3:04 AM

    oh lovely, the yellow and the black and the daisies just go together so beautifully.

    happy tablescaping

    Sarah

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  20. Kelly BergsingJuly 9, 2009 at 7:47 AM

    It looks beautiful!! I love the black and white with the sunflowers!!

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  21. Michelle @ Sweet Something DesignJuly 9, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    Wow! Love the black and white!!! You can't go wrong with a damask! Sunflowers are beautiful! Good job!

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  22. bjJuly 9, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    I love your black and white. The table is just stuning. Your photos really are fabulous..I do love these larger photos most are using now.
    xo bj

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  23. AnonymousJuly 9, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    Oh, Rose! This is so stunning! I love everything and your photos are marvelous!
    Be a sweetie,
    shelia ;)

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  24. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasJuly 9, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    This is so elegant! I love it! And with the pop of yellow, that just makes it!! Love the lemons!

    Just beautiful!!

    Lou Cinda :)

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  25. Linda in AZ *July 9, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    * Wow! You reeeally put together, & beautifully photographed, a WONDERFUL TT!!!

    You took "nice" black n' white plates" and married them up with simple, yet classic accent colors, and "VOILA"!!! ~ 5*s are BORN!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda in AZ *

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  26. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)July 9, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    Rose, this is incredible. Absolutely stunning. I love the black and white theme with the yellow...your photos are out of this world...hugs ~lynne~

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  27. JustineJuly 9, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    Oh boy, this is one of the most fabulous combos of colors ever! I just love the pop of the bright yellow. gorgeous! And, as always, your pictures are stunning!

    Justine :o )

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  28. KristiJuly 9, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    Your tablescape is so elegant. I love the black and white with the yellow!

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  29. Fifi FlowersJuly 9, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    LOVE your table... the black, white and yellow and the music... PERFECT!!!

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  30. ChandyJuly 9, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    Stunning pictures and what a beautiful color scheme! You just gave me another idea. Thank you! What a beautiful floral arrangements and all your pieces are so good together!

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  31. CharleneJuly 9, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    That yellow & black just POPS! Love it! And thrifty shopper you. Getting those things at those prices are amazing indeed!

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  32. Brenda PruittJuly 9, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    How elegant! I love the black and white and yellow combo. Very rich in detail. Love the photos and the sunflowers. The damask plates are stunning!
    Brenda

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  33. KathleenJuly 9, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    Love that color combo! Your table is super! I have those plates too...
    Such a pretty centerpiece!

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  34. Manuela@A Cultivated NestJuly 9, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    LOL! I know, if only cooking was as fun as dressing a table! It's just stunning! I love black and the combination of the yellow just is so perfect. Beautiful!!

    Manuela

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  35. AnonymousJuly 9, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    I just love the way you display your pictures, there beautiful! And the tablescape is absolutely great!

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  36. PrintersdevilJuly 9, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    The black and white with a touch of lemon is stunning. Very nice photos and overall table.

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  37. susanJuly 10, 2009 at 12:21 AM

    I'm so glad I got by before we went out of town--I would hate to have missed this!!! I love it! The black and white is elegant and the yellow gives it that POP for fun! Isn't it a shame we're supposed to put food on these plates? :) --heck, throw a Lean Cuisine on there ( and have it with your lemon martini)!

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  38. Blondie's JournalJuly 10, 2009 at 1:09 AM

    I never thought black, white and yellow could look so good together!! And it is amazing how your plates are almost identical to the tablescarf you had!! Each picture is so pretty. So much detail and so classic.

    Bravo!!

    xoxo
    Jane

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  39. Confessions of a Plate AddictJuly 10, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    Oh Rose...This is just beautiful! I love those pops of yellow with your black and white! Sunflowers are just the perfect touch! Lovely! Have a great weekend...hugs...Debbie

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  40. Yellow Rose ArborJuly 10, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    This is gorgeous!! Yellow is my favorite color and I absolutely love this!

    Katherine

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  41. UnknownJuly 12, 2009 at 11:22 PM

    Wowee!! I just love it. Love the yellow with the black and white .

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  42. RisaJuly 13, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    Such a cute tablescape!! I love black and yellow :-)

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  43. JolynJuly 14, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    How beautiful this is. I think it is by far one of my favorites, the lemon yellow just did it. Wow, the pictures were gorgeous..That tablescape is a definate keeper. Thanks for showing.
    Have a Blessed day,
    Jolyn

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  44. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaJuly 14, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    Just beautiful rose...love the POP of yellow with the black...May you have a great day my friend...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  45. RhondaJuly 14, 2009 at 10:56 PM

    This is one of my favorite tablescapes I have ever seen!

    Phenomenal, stunning, breathtaking, striking, and beautiful!!

    Thanks for sharing!

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