Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Cozy up to the Bar































I just love the Fall season... decorating the table with berries and

pumpkins!!








I have some red and white dishes that I bought at the Charlotte Antique Mart... the vendor said that they came from a convent... it has leaves running around the perimeter. I paired it with my italian handpainted plates with fruit for an interesting mix...












Sometimes we eat on the 'breakfast bar", for a change of scenery...












This plate is "Home Sweet Home" An American Subject . Currier and Ives....






So much fun to play around with different little fall accents...







I made the napkins from dish towels and the white linnen ones with the peek-a-boo battenburg lace came from an antique store.



Have fun with your dishes and whip up some inspiring tablescapes!




You will be sorry if you don't click right "ovah" to the hostess with the mostess...our very own Miss Tablescape, Susan, at Between Naps on the Porch and check out other lovely tablescape posts!



33 comments:

susan said...

Love the setup on the bar and the combination of plates. I love knowing the plates came from a convent. Don't you wish they could talk? The napkins almost look like a turkey fan!

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Your kitchen is absolutely GORGEOUS. I just love it. My dream for sure. Your barscape is stunning, everything is so pretty. I love the beautiful plates, both of them. You have done such a pretty arrangement on the island and your centerpiece is so lovely. Thanks for sharing, it is so inviting. Hugs, Marty

The French Bear said...

Oh my heart did the flip thingy when I saw the red plate!!! ahhh, I love it!!! All of your Fall decorations are stunning, love your kitchen too!
Hugs,
Margaret B

From the Old InkWell said...

LOVE Everything! It is so warm and inviting. I'll be right over! :)

Salmagundi said...

Great tablescape! Pairing the 2 plates is something I wouldn't think of, but it sure does work. Have a great week. Sally

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Rose, what a beautiful post! I always love seeing your kitchen. I've always loved your stove hood and the way you've decorated it. You posted some really neat "painted" pictures. laurie

Jewel Sauls said...

Love all your fall decorations! :D Jewel

Justine said...

Rose, I may have to stop dropping by here. Why? Because every time I read and look at one of your posts I get house/decor envy!

Justine :o )

Julie said...

Hi Rose,Your kitchen is absolutely gorgeous...Love all your fall decorations...Everything is so pretty....Love it all
xoxo
Julie

Anonymous said...

Oh,Rose, here you've gone and done it again! Look at all of the beautiful fallness you have. You just know how to set up vignettes so well.
Thanks for popping in to see me and I always am in awe of your photography.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Rettabug said...

I LOVE that pop of blue color in your tablescape! I would truly enjoy sitting at the counter & eating a meal in this setting. Your kitchen is beautiful as is your arrangement on the island, too.

Very nicely done!

♥ Rettabug

Risa said...

That is so cute!!! Let me know and I'll give you directions to my house, you can get started decorating here ;-)

Kathryn @ Bonafide Southern said...

What a lovely tablescape on you breakfast bar and what a gorgeous kitchen! I loved everything about it! Thanks for sharing.

Tardevil said...

You have the nicest kitchen! Love the roosters. I'm kicking myself for not buying a similar sunflower pitcher. Like your dishes too! Thanks for stopping by earlier. I always enjoy Santa's visits! ;O)

Dining Delight said...

Just love your kitchen, the colours are right up my alley! How nice that you dress up your bar area for meals there...so often, it is just easier to "throw" out a plate and not bother with the chargers, stemware, napkins, etc. Your decor looks fantastic!

DD

Phyllis @Around the House said...

I love all the beautiful pictures, so creative and I really love that glass vase with leaves I think painted on it, very pretty...love all the special effects..

Four Paws and Co said...

Your kitchen is beautiful! I love the cabinets!!! Did you paint them & do you know what color they are??? We're on the fence about painting our 1980's oak cabinets or replacing them...

Your tablescape is beautiful. Love the napkins & all the pumpkins! ☺

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

Hi Rose! i love those red and white plates! Your Fall decorations are beautiful! But I loved getting a little peek at your gorgeous kitchen!!! I had so much fun last weekend. I did a post on the thingy I bought! Happy weekend...hugs...Debbie

Personalized Sketches and Sentiments said...

I know that I have said this more than once...Your home is beautiful! I love the colors! I would definitely cozy up to the bar :o)

And your photos show everything so beautifully!

Blessings & Aloha!

Scooterblu's Whimsy~Rhonda said...

Your kitchen is gorgeous!!! And the fall vingettes add such a beautiful touch! Love the red and white plate! ~Rhonda :)

Michelle, All Home and Love said...

Very nice! I think it looks great and perfect for the season!
~Michelle

Designs on 47th Street said...

How warm, friendly and inviting your kitchen is. I really enjoyed seeing all these pictures of your dishes, fall decor and snippets of your kitchen!

Very pretty.

Donna

Pat@Back Porch Musings said...

Absolutely gorgeous!! I love it all!

Cynthia said...

Your kitchen is lovely, so warm and inviting. Thanks for sharing and have a great day!

Manuela@A Cultivated Nest said...

I love those red plates! Your kitchen is gorgeous and I love your fall decorations!

Manuela

9405018--Pat said...

Your kitchen is beautiful...I love everything. thanks for sharing...Pat H

Unknown said...

Your kitchen certainly looks like the center of the home! So warm and inviting.

Janean said...

the red transferware is my fab fav! your kitchen is lovely.

Jeanette said...

So vivid! I just love the colors together. I would have never thought to put the cobalt with it. I have to try that. So lovely!

Kim @ Starshine Chic said...

I love that you set up this tablescape at the bar. Your dishes are fabulous, the accessories are fabulous. Everything is fabulous!!!

Sherri said...

Your kitchen is BEAUTIFUL! Love all the amazing colors. Cute with all the dollar store pumpkins! Love those napkins in the blue glass!

Sharlotte said...

Your kitchen is so warm and gorgeous! I just love the colors. The glass pumpkin on your bar is so unique! It's perfect for the fall season. Thanks so much for sharing...it's always a treat!

Unknown said...

Your neighborhood is beautiful all gorgeous houses including yours! love to tour all the houses. lol mishelle