tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post157622713431097384..comments2024-03-22T17:08:13.623-07:00Comments on Across the Way: Tis the Season To Set the Stage!Dewenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-88933683879883380582018-12-18T17:21:08.622-08:002018-12-18T17:21:08.622-08:00That was so much fun to look at, several years lat...That was so much fun to look at, several years later -- I didn't see this post back then. It must have been great fun for YOU to put it all together. And I'm so glad we can so easily take pictures and thereby save a lot of the fun for later, and latecomers like me. <br /><br />Did you say how many days it took you to get all the tables set up and fully prepared for the feast? GretchenJoannahttp://www.gretchenjoanna.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-19745077518993905532013-12-19T04:39:37.856-08:002013-12-19T04:39:37.856-08:00Your tables are lovely! I love the vintage touches...Your tables are lovely! I love the vintage touches; they take me back to my childhood. My MIL had pink and black kitchen furniture back in the day. Those pink dishes would have been perfect in her home then. They are the ultimate in 1950's chic, and the way you accessorized them is perfect! What a beautiful table!<br /><br />I know you had fun putting together your lovely tables, and your readers are having fun admiring them. <br /><br />I still have my table set as I did for our tour of homes. I can't dismantle it yet; Mike and I are eating at the kitchen bar and have been for weeks since I began decorating. Sacrifices for beauty, ha!<br /><br />Merry Christmas!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608230037537421761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-82504249383811391942013-12-18T18:33:07.347-08:002013-12-18T18:33:07.347-08:00I love that pic of your kitchen! Gorgeous!
SusanI love that pic of your kitchen! Gorgeous!<br />Susanmust love junkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00809616307382178089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-9536720728078063982013-12-18T15:12:02.436-08:002013-12-18T15:12:02.436-08:00Dewena, I enjoyed this post so much. It was such f...Dewena, I enjoyed this post so much. It was such fun to get a glimpse of your kitchen, and other corners of your lovely home. You really have a knack for pulling together beautiful tablescapes. Your vintage tablecloths are delightful, and wonderfully paired with the array of tableware you possess. I tried to choose a favorite of the four tables, but simply couldn't do it. Each one is special and equally charming. Merry Christmas to you and R.H. -- NancyA Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-50224929218932636962013-12-18T06:40:59.923-08:002013-12-18T06:40:59.923-08:00Bless your heart for adopting those doggies, Dewen...Bless your heart for adopting those doggies, Dewena! My goodness, what a wonderful Christmas gift you have given them and that you have given yourself! Photos soon?<br /><br />xo<br />ClaudiaClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16691249261693845371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-86887663899282897712013-12-17T15:04:33.201-08:002013-12-17T15:04:33.201-08:00Dewena, All the tables are wonderful. Beautiful di...Dewena, All the tables are wonderful. Beautiful dishes every where. I would love sitting at the kid table even. Blessings xoxo,SusieSusiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425051654313691986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-79225785585871915902013-12-17T11:31:56.185-08:002013-12-17T11:31:56.185-08:00Ooops! That was supposed to say "normal Chri...Ooops! That was supposed to say "normal Christmas table", not kitchen table! Bargain Decorating with Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13582640485560903639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-9470949191852535602013-12-17T11:31:05.719-08:002013-12-17T11:31:05.719-08:00Dewena, what beautiful tables. I could not possib...Dewena, what beautiful tables. I could not possibly even pick a favorite. I love all of your vintage tablecloths, and such pretty china patterns. The soft pastel in the kitchen is such a lovely change from the normal kitchen table, and that china is so unique and pretty, and also I spotted some gorgeous stems on that table. Those wonderful chargers are another fun change from a normal Christmas look, and I love the toile table cloth.. The table decorated for children is such fun with the big red checked bows and the sweet little Christmas treasures scattered about. Thank you so much for mentioning me. I loved seeing all of these festive and beautiful tables. Wishing you and your family a merry Christmas and a wonderful new year. laurieBargain Decorating with Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13582640485560903639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-5441412988341097952013-12-16T09:57:21.711-08:002013-12-16T09:57:21.711-08:00Such a feast for my eyes! Love every single thing,...Such a feast for my eyes! Love every single thing, and especially that 50s table. I wish I still had the one I grew up with. I had to look up the word 'charger' - I only knew it as something to charge batteries, phones, etc. Thank you! AND Dee Hardie!! You like Dee Hardie! I love her work. I have the Hollyhocks, Lambs, and Other Passions. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-49404004985731427962013-12-16T08:22:08.615-08:002013-12-16T08:22:08.615-08:00You certainly know how to set a table! Everything ...You certainly know how to set a table! Everything is such a delight for the eyes. I wish I could set a beautiful Christmas table ahead of time, but two of my cats (out of the three) are very naughty and curious and if there's anything on the kitchen table (especially a tablecloth), they have to be up there to see what it is! I love the red french door in your house too, and your kitchen is gorgeous. Merry Christmas to you and your family!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-78348550604591029342013-12-15T20:54:54.465-08:002013-12-15T20:54:54.465-08:00Every single table is B E A U T I F U L !!!
I am...Every single table is B E A U T I F U L !!!<br /><br />I am having so much fun setting a pretty Christmas table each night. Tomorrow I am going with a blue and white table.Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-80573925846549739252013-12-15T20:32:30.840-08:002013-12-15T20:32:30.840-08:00You are ready for a party! I love all your table ...You are ready for a party! I love all your table settings, but my favorite is the white tree one in the kitchen. Gosh I wish my kids would sit at a fun kids table, I may just have to rethink my kitchen table this year for Christmas Eve dinner. Thank you for stopping by to see my bedroom golds. Alainaawal.nyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15446855739771971007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-21753502849639477542013-12-15T20:10:05.153-08:002013-12-15T20:10:05.153-08:00Yeah, what Poppy said. ;)Yeah, what Poppy said. ;)Doreen@foxdenrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09418636999038800443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-8641279234595741782013-12-15T19:41:03.390-08:002013-12-15T19:41:03.390-08:00Deweena!!! I love your vintage tablescapes, espec...Deweena!!! I love your vintage tablescapes, especially the pink dwarf pine plates. :D I want to feature this post on my blog next week if that's okay.<br /><br />I also want to see your new fur babies!!!<br /><br />xo,<br />RJRicki Treleavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00363865916909018452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-7366256762669570742013-12-15T15:09:40.581-08:002013-12-15T15:09:40.581-08:00Bless you for adopting those boys; as they say aro...Bless you for adopting those boys; as they say around here, they've fallen in it now...but in a good way.<br />Beautiful tables, Dewena, bet Christians is amazing at your house.Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15722295191884810953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-36229763372220452102013-12-15T14:33:56.426-08:002013-12-15T14:33:56.426-08:00My goodness how beautiful all your tables are but ...My goodness how beautiful all your tables are but the first pink one is my favorite. If I had to pick one that is. You do have a true dedication to detail. I thought I had a lot of dishes. I am glad I am not the only one without chargers. I have not had time nor energy for a tables cape so I have enjoyed all of yours immensely. Blessings, OliveOlivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562775041134498313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-54298856633299633652013-12-15T09:37:39.364-08:002013-12-15T09:37:39.364-08:00Okay, Wow! You have outdone yourself on your tabl...Okay, Wow! You have outdone yourself on your tables! I love them all! And, I must say I adore that red couch! I feel so blessed to have gotten to know you, dear one on the tour! Your comments make my heart sing! I'm so happy the boys have settled into their new home! The next couple of weeks will be exciting for all of you as you get to know one another! Ah, Christmas pups! Enjoy your season! Toodles, Kathryn@TheDedicatedHouseKathryn Ferguson Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11028419665676299504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-77200932712194166942013-12-15T05:49:49.841-08:002013-12-15T05:49:49.841-08:00Wow so beautiful...I love all your tables such pre...Wow so beautiful...I love all your tables such pretty plates, stemware all the while I am looking i am wondering why don't I collect china, I think i should go to Goodwill, or the Salvation Army see what I can...then it hit although I loved the china and glassware my eye actually focused on the linen WOW so pretty...thank you for sharing! <br />XO<br />Marisa<br />Merry Christmas!Marisa Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09818816716586417433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-19476515881772770142013-12-15T03:06:51.633-08:002013-12-15T03:06:51.633-08:00Dewena,
Your beautiful stage has finally been set...Dewena,<br /><br />Your beautiful stage has finally been set with a multi-talented 'cast', 'props' and lighting that is your Christmas home! What a pretty array of plates, glasses, silverware and linens! All four tables glow with a festive ambiance that is warm and welcoming.<br /><br />For me, the 'protagonists' are, of course, all the reds, in their different 'costumes' of checkered ribbons and napkins, charming patterns in the tablecloths, and in all the dinnerware between the two tables in the dining room. Little Nora will, no doubt, be entertained by all the 'action' of the playful 'plots', and if I were lucky enough to ever be present at such a 'production', I'd be sitting right there, next to her, listening to her 'review'!<br /><br />The many different 'scenes' of your stage provide an interesting backdrop and this is further exemplified in your pink and gray setting, which is equally enchanting, but cooler and more formal, thus the 'diction' of your design here, creates yet another 'theme'.<br /><br />Then, of course, there is the necessary element of surprise, and that's when the hero makes an entrance, namely, that gorgeous red sofa in your living room vignette!! Teamed with the other two red chairs, (I'd gladly take the garden one!), this dynamic trio, along with your treasured set of 'Modigliani' plates, painted with their own masked and mysterious figures, (what a conversation piece!), this part of the stage has to be the most dramatic!<br /><br />I can't tell you how much I enjoyed every 'act' of this uniquely staged 'performance', faultless in its direction and presentation, and leaving us wanting more.<br /><br />Encore! Encore!<br /><br />Love,<br />Poppy, the avid theatregoer<br />Poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-78935050509896237422013-12-15T02:18:31.662-08:002013-12-15T02:18:31.662-08:00Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for a Happy New Ye...Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for a Happy New Year! <br />Bring you Good wishes of happiness. <br /><br />Sorry for greeting you earlier,, just don't want miss saying this.<br />By the way, I'm prima. It's my first time visiting your blog. I am blogger <br /><br />too, and now try my best luck to open an e-store. Nice to know you.<br /><br />Regards,<br /><a href="http://www.ficonco.com" rel="nofollow">Prima</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05433016967081050256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-25159685795867150972013-12-14T17:58:31.079-08:002013-12-14T17:58:31.079-08:00My oh my oh my, you must have a library of gorgeou...My oh my oh my, you must have a library of gorgeous literary dishes!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for the wonderful trip across your tabletops...I totally enjoyed myself and can really relate to how fun it is to arrange a tabletop for guests!rjerdeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453912819445395042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-72591593341852522212013-12-14T17:54:41.323-08:002013-12-14T17:54:41.323-08:00I love it all! I am just in complete awe of your t...I love it all! I am just in complete awe of your tables. If I had to choose a table, it would be the pink china with the white Christmas trees and the gray runner. I have always loved pink and gray together. <br /><br />You are so talented and the love that goes into your home is truly amazing. I just can't find the words to express how beautiful it all is.<br /><br />Can't wait to hear more about Otis and Milo. They just sound so adorable!Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08504569478103972269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-12887941562443479292013-12-14T14:48:09.842-08:002013-12-14T14:48:09.842-08:00Of course my favorites are all the reds! Love the ...Of course my favorites are all the reds! Love the red table. And a red couch! I want a red couch.<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-66284411381931046232013-12-14T14:26:11.614-08:002013-12-14T14:26:11.614-08:00All these tables are absolutely wonderful, Dewena....All these tables are absolutely wonderful, Dewena. You know how close to my heart "setting the stage" is.<br />Beautiful post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334613666852273616.post-11403912521537431642013-12-14T13:08:17.640-08:002013-12-14T13:08:17.640-08:00Dewena,
Your Christmas tables are just lovely. Fi...Dewena,<br />Your Christmas tables are just lovely. First of all, I have to tell you that I LOVE your black and white checkered floors! Your 1950's Pink china is so pretty, and the white trees and white candles add a special touch. The children's table is very special all decked out in whimsical décor. And who doesn't love a teddy bear at Christmas time? My girls still have teddy bears they love to this day, and one is actually on Jess' post today. <br /><br />Everything looks so festive and nice on your day of the blog tour. I'd like to come back next week to see all the goodies in your kitchen too. <br /><br />Enjoy the season!<br /><br />Love,<br />~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.com