A Valentine's table for you! A chance to bring out everything that's red, pink, gold, or covered with hearts and flowers and showcase it. The center of the table features two Valentine handkerchiefs that I purchased on eBay. Vase is milk glass, bought at a tag sale. Used some gold heart doilies that I had on hand, and used a few more playing cards to connect to the Living Room.
Above, left: Napkin is a Cath Kidston; Plate was a flea market find; Limoges Cups & Saucers were my paternal grandmother's; Other linens are from tag sales.
Above, right: When you're entertaining kids, they appreciate having littlelittles around to keep them occupied while listening to boring grown-up talk. Nifty little chair was from a friend; Doll dishes are from a tag sale.
It's my opinion (and welcome to it!) that in Winter, you can layer and layer your linens, plates, etc. It's just a more cozy look for cold weather, and of course: gives you an excuse to haul out your neat junk and see how it all interacts. In Summer, for me, a more stripped-down look helps the house look cooler. And who wants tons of linens laying around, soaking up all that humidity? Ugh.
Lovely. I agree with your layer theory. lol
Posted by: stuffed | February 18, 2007 at 03:53 PM
Thanks everybody!
And, yes, Dave, I remember Judy Sue saying that! And so I was glad that one of the jobs that I interviewed for right out of school, which was essentially: paste-up (i.e.: Kill me NOW.) I didn't get, because it would have been 'in the field', but would have killed every drop of creativity energy I had. (Close enuf to smell the fumes, but...)
She also said something else that stuck with me big-time: Whatever you're going through, go through it, don't try to avoid it. Going through 'whatever' adds to your life experiences, and makes you a better artist.
Posted by: megan | February 17, 2007 at 11:29 AM
found your tea cosies on etsy -- they are fabulous!
Posted by: patricia | February 15, 2007 at 09:00 AM
I'm really enjoying seeing your home design.
I remember Judy Sue at Risd warning one day to choose your career path carefully because what you do for work might be the last thing you want to do for yourself after a long hard day. Ofcourse she was refering to those who want to create art for themselves but might work as an illustrator for some big company. She was right...I spend long days picking curtains, chairs, lamps, paint etc for work but the last place I do it is my own home. Judy Sue was YODA! Most ironic is my fiance could live with a cardboard box as a coffee table as long as it was cheap. So she's no help, LOL.
I hope your working on a interior design book you have great ideas.
Posted by: Dave | February 15, 2007 at 03:12 AM
aw, so pretty! I love it! But then i love everything in your house that i've seen so far! Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | February 14, 2007 at 11:21 PM
please! i can't take the cuteness! love it!
Posted by: Ashley | February 14, 2007 at 11:11 PM
very lovely! I'm sure your stalker will be impressed when he drops by for tea today... : )
Posted by: Doug | February 14, 2007 at 02:17 PM
Perfect!!!
Have a sweet day!!
xox
Posted by: Dawn | February 14, 2007 at 10:18 AM
absolutely gorgeous! happy valentine's day!
Posted by: Jessica Hood | February 14, 2007 at 08:30 AM
that's so something I would do when I get my own house. I still have to send you pictures of my finished room! I almost forgot!
Posted by: Amber | February 13, 2007 at 07:23 PM
Oh my goodness, you're killing me. I LOVE your table setting. Everything about it is absolutely gorgeous. I literally drooled when I saw your photos. Fabulous
Posted by: shirley | February 13, 2007 at 05:18 PM