31st Tablescape Thursday

Thanks for popping by for Tablescape Thursday! When you're done, be sure to visit Susan's blog, Between Naps at the Porch, for more TT posts. We have lots of talented ladies (and some gentlemen!) in blogland.

There were several tablescapes I wanted to put together this week, but I finally picked one and decided the other two can wait for other weeks in the near future. I wasn't sure where I wanted to go with this week's tablescape, that is until I got my sister's birthday present in the mail! I used it as the main component of the centerpiece. I can't wait to use it! Come on in and take a seat. It's a chilly, overcast day...

Can you see my birthday present yet?

Here it is in all of its creamy white glory! Thanks, sis! It's a lion's head tureen from Sur La Table. The lions are on either side and on the handle of the lid. Does anyone know why there is a hole in the handle of the ladle? I'm clueless.

Just imagine opening the lid and finding some nice, steaming lobster bisque or clam chowder to warm you up one chilly evening. Now I'm making myself hungry!! I used two kitchen towels for a make-shift runner and added essential candlelight.

Here you can see on of the lion's heads. Isn't she purty?

I set out my red transferware. I decided to set the red and white off with a black placemat.

A closer look at the plate. I like how the black really frames and pops the plate pattern out. The image on the plate is so tranquil.

Here's the stamp on the back of the plate. I picked these up at TJ Maxx a few months ago for around $2.99 for each piece (I think the bread plates might have been $1.99 each). I really want to go back and find the tea cups and saucers now. Cross your fingers!!

You may remember these glasses from my black and white toile tablescape. These under-a-dollar beauties from Kohl's clearance go nicely to accentuate the black. I like the bubbles in the glass, too.

Wanted to show you one of my favorite pieces--this Southern Living at Home tray that is incredibly versatile. I love, love this piece and I've had it for probably 5-6 years. When I have a party or host Bunco night, I'll use my SL@H Rosedale planters for silverware and napkins and place them on the tray. Sometimes I'll put my cups or glasses on the tray. It used to hang on my kitchen wall at one point, as well. It's a heavy, substantial piece and I'm glad I bought it.

I'll bet some of you have these little birds from Michael's. Aren't they sweet? They are bidding you adieu.

Thanks for stopping by! Until next time...

Happy Decorating!

Linda