But I wanted to join Marty for Table Top Tuesday....I've had this post ready for awhile..but it always got put on the back burner and I forgot about it...this is from back in early Spring...remember when I got the larger dinner plates from Wal-Mart...
Well I used these dainty little dessert plates I got from Oldest Burly's beautiful wife for a Mother's Day gift a few years ago...there are four in the set....love the colors in them...
On the back it says they are adapted from a French porcelain dessert set made for the United States president James K. Polk in 1846....
I just used stuff from around the house...kept the same black checked fabric on the table...added some greenery and little Spring birds I have had for years...
I love how those sweet little dishes just blend so good with all my old country stuff...used the old wire bird cage as a cloche for a nest....
Love those tiny topiaries I found on clearance a few years ago at Michaels...I think I only paid a couple of dollars a piece for those... don't you love how I don't know a thing about proper silverware placement...uh I mean how I just put the silverware in the glass!!!
See guys you can set a pretty table and break all the rules while you're doing it....now if I could just get as good as BJ over at Sweet Nothings about cooking some of those fantastic biscuits and showing you some mouth watering..make you wanta lick the screen pics...oh glory!Have a great day you guys...no matter what you have going on...take time to enjoy the moment...be sure and visit Marty and all the other great blogs sharing their inspiration for TABLE TOP TUESDAY with us here in blogland...love you guys...Picket
20 lil sweet taters came by...:
The flatware in the glass just means you don't have to expend as much energy reaching for your fork. Sounds like an efficiency benefit to me :).
Love your table.
Once again, your table is exquisite, so inviting for guests! I love how you can incorporate the black checkered tablecloth with any table scape and it goes very well!
Looks great, Picket! Love those pretty little dessert plates and they do look wonderful with all your sweet things.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Oh heavens yes! Those biscuits are going to make an appearance on my dinner table very soon. I'm aiming for a wetter dough and that's all I remember about that.
Love the checked cloth that just grounds everything so beautifully and the silverware in the glasses...cute idea.
Darling table set-up!
How long do you leave everything set up for? I was just wondering after looking at everyone's tables.
Enjoy your week!
I love those dishes, they're so pretty and dainty! Your tablescape looks wonderful, I love the birdies and the check tablecloth just brings everything together so perfectly! Very nice.
Hugs
FABBY
Oh so pretty as usual! Everything looks springy and perfect!
Hugs,
Tracey
Congratulations to the little graduate.. Happy Birthday to Bill... I'm sure I'm missing something.. so Happy Everything to Everyone!!! lol.
I love your table, your floral dishes stole my heart. Oh my goodness what a wonderful gift... As always an enjoyment when I stop by. hugs ~lynne~
Beautiful table as usual. Enjoy your busy week. That means life is good.
betty
I love your kitchen as it is so homey and comfortable. Those plates are so pretty too! It all looks lovely. Blessings, Pamela
I just love these elegant plates! Such a pretty table.
Following you. My last name is Pickett (two t's)...actually my husband's name.
I am in love with your dessert plates...they are so beautiful. Have a great week and weekend..it's still so cold here! ;D
Oh Dot, such a lovely tablescape. I just love your kitchen table and you always have such wonderful vignettes and displays. Love the birds, the topiary and the birdcage. So pretty. Wish I was there. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
Oh my I am drooling over those plates of yours!! They are so beautiful!!! What a beautiful table scape you have made- just lovely!
bee blessed
mary
Girl, those are gorgeous dishes, and I hope that Bill has a WONDERFUL birthday.
I'm late visiting from my post last week (still recuperating from that old injury which I'm battling head on), but despite my tardiness, I still wanted to thank you for your sweet comments. I appreciate them and you more than you know.
Love you soooooooo much.
XO,
Sheila
Wonderful blog!
Dot, I love those gorgeous plates. I had read an article about the originals once.
You have the touch for making everything special.
Love to you, dear friend.♥
Dot, your plates and everything else on the table are splendid. The tablecloth is unexpected but works! ♥O
What a lovely tablesetting (tablescape). You really have a knack for putting together beautiful things. Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Karie
Oh girl...I love love love your dainty green floral dishes against the black and white gingham...it's perfect Picket!!
It's been so great catching up with the posts I'd missed ...honey, all will be okay with oldest burly...that post really touched my heart, because I'm a mama too...God is with you and them...that is such a heartfelt post...I would feel the same as you do sweetie...hang in there and love 'em all you can while they are there close by.
Love you girl...hope you and your family have a very happy 4th!
Big hugs,
Queenie
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