Wednesday, August 19, 2009

This one's for Pinky :o)

On my Met Monday post, Pinky, a great friend from RMS, commented that she loved the makeover of the dining room, but was wishing that I had pictures of the tablesetting and was straining trying to see it . Well, here it is, especially for YOU....Pinky, with love:



































These beachy dishes was a lucky buy it a consignment store the day before I went to Charleston, to do my makerover. Hmmmmm.. I might just have to "borrow" then next time I visit. ;)





























Bon Apettite Everyone...


Hmmm...nice dining room, now if we could just get a cook!
Go over to the ever popular Susan, at Between Naps on the Porch and enjoy more tablescapes, as well as "Let there be White II" at Cuisine Kathleen's. AND....I'm participating in The Beach Party at The Shabby Chic Cottage.net
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62 comments:

  1. susanAugust 19, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    I'm so glad you did this. I wanted a closeup also! I think you probably need to take those dishes home and break them in :) I love your centerpiece!

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  2. SalmagundiAugust 19, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    Love the serene feeling of this room and tablescape. Real talent there!!!! Sally

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  3. Pat@Back Porch MusingsAugust 19, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!!

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  4. EileenAugust 19, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    Such a calm, soothing setting!
    Beautiful tablescape, beautiful colors, beautiful room!
    All the best,
    Eileen

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  5. Domestic DesignerAugust 19, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    Beautiful tablescape and wonderful pictures!

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  6. Mid-Atlantic MarthaAugust 19, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    I saw this makeover on MM and thought it was just beautiful -- I do love love love that paint color -- this is just perfectly beachy and I know that you're just loving it! I'll bet everything tastes better in such a lovely setting.

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  7. ReidAugust 19, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    Love it!!!
    And you mentioned Charleston...is that SC? If so, are you from there? We're close to Charleston and LOVE it!!!

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  8. Yellow Rose ArborAugust 19, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    Just beautiful, love the colors! Very peaceful!

    Katherine

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  9. From the Old InkWellAugust 19, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    Lovely table! Your silvers and whites are so complimentary of each other!

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  10. JulieAugust 19, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    Hi love the color.. and what a great room... Come on over for coffee sometime...Julie

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  11. The TablescaperAugust 19, 2009 at 10:20 PM

    Lovely, serene, relaxing. Love the beach theme!
    - The Tablescaper

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  12. MaryroseAugust 19, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    Hi,
    Lovely table, so soothing and the beach theme is just perfect. Love the dishes and your colors. Very fun, thanks for sharing.
    Maryrose

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  13. SarahAugust 19, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! It was a real treat to visit today. Happy Tablescape Thursday and hope to see you at my place to toast Susan on her anniversary.
    http://hyacinthforthesoul.blogspot.com/

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  14. squawmamaAugust 19, 2009 at 11:20 PM

    Still looking good and I am still lovin it!

    (((HUGS)))
    Donna

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  15. jninecostumesAugust 19, 2009 at 11:30 PM

    Beautiful beach table. Very elegant.

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  16. SharlotteAugust 19, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    I love the colors of your table. The starfish napkin rings are perfect! Everything is gorgeous!

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  17. Michelle @ Sweet Something DesignAugust 20, 2009 at 12:37 AM

    I wondered if Met Monday was a sneaky peaky for today!!! I think it looks wonderful and I love the shells on the silver tray! Beautiful job!
    Michelle

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  18. The Bloom GirlsAugust 20, 2009 at 1:28 AM

    Love the soft colors! They are very calming! The center piece is fabulous! Hope you are doing well!

    Blessings!

    Karyn

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  19. Four Paws and CoAugust 20, 2009 at 1:48 AM

    Love the dining room! It's so serene. Beautiful photos! ☺ diane

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  20. Lori @ Dining DelightAugust 20, 2009 at 2:32 AM

    Such a pretty colour of blue you chose to put on your table which accents your dining room make over wonderfully. I always love "beachy" tablescapes!

    DD

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  21. The Blushing HostessAugust 20, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    Lovely table for the approaching end of summer! Do you get to keep them?

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  22. My Castle in SpainAugust 20, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    Beautiful all the way !!
    i so love the sun mirror...very elegant...
    i'm sorry you have to postpone your trip...but on the other hand it's so hot, it might be worth while to come in spring..
    Have a great creative week !
    :-)

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  23. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)August 20, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    Rose, I'm so glad you showed us this beautiful room. Love the tablescape. What a great find on the dishes.. Hope you're doing ok.. hugs ~lynne~

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  24. CindyAugust 20, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    That is gorgeous!!! I love the twine tied on the napkins!

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  25. Debbie PearsonAugust 20, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    Such a lovely tablescape, serene with the white and ocean blues. Love the starfish tie around the napkin, just too cute!

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  26. MyrnaAugust 20, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Oooooohhh!~~~~Ahhhhhh!
    Just beautiful!!

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  27. BillAugust 20, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    So cool and beautiful. Lovely post!
    Thank you for stopping by and leaving the thoughtful comment. Hope the rest of your week goes well.

    Bill

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  28. Brenda PruittAugust 20, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    This is SOOO beautiful! The way you've done the napkins to what you've used in the base for your shells. All so pretty and imaginative!
    Brenda

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  29. PinkyAugust 20, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    OMG!!!! I am so HONORED!!!! Thanks so much for sharing this GORGEOUS table! The napkin rings are genius! I am posting a beach table next week too! Thanks again, Rose. Love the dishes, centerpiece...everything!!!!!!!!!!! Hugs, Pinky:)

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  30. AnonymousAugust 20, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    Oh, Rose, this is beautiful! I'm so glad Pinky asked to see your table. Now I know this is all beachy and everything, but when I first looked at it ~ I saw wintry - whites and the the pale blue of icicles. I know I'm a silly, but with a few exchanges this could be a scrumptious wintry scene too.
    Everything you do is beautiful.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  31. PinkyAugust 20, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    Rose, I left a comment eatlier but don't see it???? I am so HONORED!!!! This is so lovely, all the elements are perfect!!!! Thanks so much for posting this!!! Hugs, Pinky

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  32. Cottage RoseAugust 20, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    What a beautiful table setting, it is so peaceful looking. Love all the shells...

    Hugs;
    Alaura

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  33. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)August 21, 2009 at 2:35 AM

    I love the beautiful beachy table! If both daughters are in dental school no wonder nobody cooks! You have such a great eye for design. Cindy

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  34. CharleneAugust 21, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    Love those dishes & all the shells! But, as I have told you in posts past... I am into the beach/shell theme BIG TIME right now. These dishes are great. Differnet than my new shell dishes from Marshalls.

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  35. Blondie's JournalAugust 21, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    This is so pretty!! Reminds me of Christmas!! And I want that clock...it really stood out in every photo!!

    I love your dining room and the seashell motif was perfect. Love, love, love it!!!

    xoxo
    Jane

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  36. Chari at Happy To DesignAugust 22, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    Hello Rose...

    Just wanted to stop by after reading the sweet, sweet note that you left for me...thank you so much for coming by and thank you for the birthday and blog well wishes...you just made my day with your sweet note!!! This blogging journey has been quite an experience...hasn't it? And to think that so many of us first met and got our start on RMS! That's been awhile ago! It's been such a pleasure getting to know you, Rose!!! And...I always loving coming to your place for a visit...your home is soooo beautiful and you're such a creative and talented lady!!! You have inspired me sooooo many times, my friend!!!

    Girl, I just love this dining room makeover! You said that your daughters live here while going to school? Those lucky, lucky girls!!! I looked through your Met Monday post so I could see the total transformation...OMG!!!...this room is absolutely stunning!!! What a change...it doesn't even look like the same room! I love that gorgeous blue wall color...it makes me want to go and paint a room at my place...it's that pretty!!! Love the new dining table and chairs and Ohhhh my...you really did an outstanding job with making that sofa table into a buffet table!!! Girl, using those wooden feet was genius...I just love it!!! Ohhh...and all of your decor projects...so creative and so very beautiful! Love that big silver mirror...it really is the focal point of the room and so gorgeous! And I love all the frames with the ribbon and shells...Girl, where did you come up with that idea...it's fabulous! You know...another little thing that really caught my eye and that I just love...are the strands of shells that you wrapped around the lamps...so, so pretty! It really IS in the details! Now that beautiful tablescape is like the icing on the cake...so sweet! Love those shell dishes!!! Thank you so much for sharing this fabulous dining room makeover with all of us...I bet your girls are just ecstatic!!!

    Well my friend, I wish you the best in my book giveaway and thank you again for all of your sweet well wishes...

    Love ya, my friend!
    Chari

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  37. JustineAugust 23, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    Oh wow, this is fan-frickin-tastic! I love the soothing colors and that first shot is phenomenal!!!! LOVE that mirror/wall art.

    Justine :o )

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  38. JulieAugust 24, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    Hi me again, Thanks so much for stopping by.... How did you get both your gils to go to the same school at the same time? Are the girls twins? M.U.S.C. is a great school...Are they both going to be Dentist? SSSHHHH I will let you in on a little secert that I have not let out in blogville yet... My husband went to M.U.S.C. College of Dental Medicine. His practice is in Summerville about 30 miles from our home. Top of his class, #3out of a class og 48.
    Not one of our girls wanted to go to M.U.S.C., Our 15yr old daughter is thinking about it , but maybe Clemson for their Engineer program. Is your husband a Dentist?

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  39. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)August 24, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    Just plumb gorgeous. Wonderfully presented blog. Ya'll have a super great day!!!

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  40. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageAugust 24, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    Beautiful! I love the mosaic balls and starfish together! Love the blues too.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  41. Bargain Decorating with LaurieAugust 24, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    Rose, that looks beautiful! You could link this to two events this week. Tomorrow Cuisine Kathleen is doing the White and one color tablescape event, and Wednesday The Shabby Chic Cottage is doing beach tablescapes. As always, your color combintation is so perfect. laurie

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  42. DesignTiesAugust 24, 2009 at 11:06 PM

    Wonderful beachy tablescape :-) The aqua napkins and placemats are the perfect colour -- just like water :-)

    And the sunburst mirror is gorgeous!!

    Kelly @ DesignTies

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  43. TardevilAugust 25, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    Love that color combo! Love those consignment dishes too! I knew you'd have something for me, if I came for a visit. LOL!

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  44. KathleenAugust 25, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    Your table is beautiful...I love the color combination! Very peaceful...
    And you are always welcome to join in! I am so glad you did!

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  45. CarolAugust 25, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    WOW! Gorgeous! I love the colors and the room, the whole shebang. Fabulous!

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  46. ellen bAugust 25, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    I so enjoy your photography! Beautiful. Love this color combination...

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  47. bjAugust 25, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    ahhh, Rose. This is so freakin beautiful. I love it so much. That watery color is fast becoming one of my favorites. You did a magnificent job and your photos are awesome.

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  48. SavoringTime in the KitchenAugust 25, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    So pretty! Everything is lovely and ties together so beautifully. If only summer could last forever! The white and sea-blue are beautiful together.

    ~Susan

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  49. UnknownAugust 26, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    How beautiful! Love it!

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  50. MarieAugust 26, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    Hello Rose - it's nice to meet ya! Thank you for sharing these gorgeous photos! Beautiful table scape and the star burst mirror is fabulous.

    Blessings,
    Marie
    http://emmacallsmemama.com

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  51. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageAugust 26, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    Lovely! Thank you for sharing. Love the Santa in your banner too!

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  52. Ribbonwood CottageAugust 26, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    This is such a lovely dining room and that tablescape is gorgeous. I need to copy it. I live an hour from the beach in a farmhouse, with hundreds of chickens...hence we have farmhouse style. BUT and it is a big BUT I would love my dining room to look like this! You have done a gorgeous job on decorating this area. Can't wait to see what else you do.
    Blessings,
    Debbie

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  53. Personalized Sketches and SentimentsAugust 26, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Everything is beautiful!

    ...and a stunning seashore Santa too!

    I am enjoying all the beach parties! And so glad to find your here. I noticed that you have two girls (and I agree, they are gorgeous) in dental school! We do too! How fun is that? We'll see if our son will follow...he's thinking medical, right now :o)

    Blessings & Aloha... I'd love to have you take a peek at my beach party... & please let me know that you were there with a comment.

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  54. Kim @ Starshine ChicAugust 27, 2009 at 1:27 AM

    Fabulous tablescape. Just beautiful.

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  55. The Pleasures of HomemakingAugust 27, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    So beautiful! I love the color scheme and that gorgeous sunburst mirror!

    I wish it would stay cool but we're back to heat, humidity and thunderstorms!

    Manuela

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  56. Bargain Decorating with LaurieSeptember 5, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    Rose, I guess you are busy working away in your Santa's workshop. Hope you are doing well. Have a fabulous weekend. laurie

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  57. The French BearSeptember 8, 2009 at 11:22 PM

    Wonderful, lovely decor!!!!!
    So beautiful, thanks for sharing!!!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  58. bjSeptember 9, 2009 at 12:53 AM

    Rose...where are you???
    I'm getting worried now....Hope everything is ok...

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  59. Kelly @ Much To Do With NothingSeptember 11, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    Beautiful post...as always.
    Thanks for stopping by the chair post. Another one down...too many to go.
    I hate to say this but I get my fabric from a woman at our local flea market. She's sort of hit and miss. It's great when she restocks, but sometimes she gets busy and the same stuff is there every Wednesday. I don't know what I'd do without her. I wish everyone could shop there.
    Kelly

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  60. Kelly @ Much To Do With NothingSeptember 12, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    Ah! I thought I remembered reading you werer from here. But now you're in Atlanta, right. Well, she's at the US 1. Not the Barnyard. Wed. 8 to 12 and weekends. She said some of her sources are moving to China. Hope not. She's been there for 20 years. Every now and then she has really GOOD, expensive fabric.($4.00) But not unless she re-stocks. You never went to her? My kitchen drape fabric is at Hancock right now for $30.00. I was excited when I saw she had that one .
    Small world.
    :) Kelly

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  61. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)September 12, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Hi darling, I'm finally getting around to everyone.. "major" computer problems, any hoo... This is just too gorgeous for words.. so classy and elegant.
    I watched Design Star last week I was sorry to see the girl go.. this week should be interesting. I would be hard pressed to watch a designer on t.v. every week with all those tatoos.. what do you think? Hope you're having a super Saturday..hugs ~lynne~

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  62. UnknownOctober 6, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    Wow, what a beautiful dining room! Love it!

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