It's Tablescape Thursday!
Did you know that the word "tablescape" was added to the Oxford Dictionary in 2006? Yea - who knew?
Tablescaping is the art of decorating your table with a variety of different "tools," in the form of tablecloths, runners, napkins, and placemats.
What is the Grits and Glamour definition of Tablescape?
because that's where our host, Susan, shares her beautiful tablescapes
and allows others to share theirs, as well.
Please stop by her blog to visit with all the other Tablescapers in all their glory.
This week - you will have to forgive me for cheating.
You see - I am in the last few days before my sweet grandson and my babies go
back to Colorado. 
It's been a rough day...and it's getting rougher by the minute.
So - I thought I would share with you a few pics from my inspiration files.
These are some random pics I have saved from here and there....
I love this Easter/Spring table in reds and whites.
This is such as inspirational setting.
I heart this yellow table. So Springy and refreshing.
I would purchase this entire tablesetting, as is, if I could. Yummy!
Holding your pinky finger up while dining is a requirement here.
Love the golds and rusts and earth tone colors...
This setting on a round table has a great flow from one placesetting to another...
This is so simple...but the chartreuse and yellow flowers provide just enough punch to keep this from looking too sterile.
Love the bird-topped cloches.
A bright and energetic placesetting...
Love these cute bird plates....
Finally - this Dining Room pic is from one of the last Model Homes I decorated
while in Colorado.
The builder called me 3 days before the premiere of 6 homes. The designer had
backed out at the last minute.
So I had 3 days to plan, shop and decorate a 3000sf home.
I had to rely strictly on what was available locally - no time to special order.
The furniture was from The Bombay Company. (which I miss) 
All the accessories were primarily from Ross, Marshall's and TJMaxx.
Before I leave...I just wanted to share some cute plates I recently purchased.
They were smaller than I thought they would be - but I have a few things
in mind already.
Look at the darling, little details. Stay tuned!
Please make sure you stop over at
Between Naps on the Porch, with Susan -
and visit all the other Tablescape posts.
Have a Great Tablescape Day...Barb
Love all the inspiration. And your new plates are too cute. Can't wait to see what you do with them. Enjoy your kids & grandson while you can.
ReplyDeleteGreat tablescapes Barb! Love the model home you decorated. The little bee plates are too precious! Where did you find them??? ☺♥☺ Diane
ReplyDeleteThose tablescapes are so beautiful! It makes me want to clean all of my art "projects" off the table and decorate it! LOL!
ReplyDeleteLove the cutie-pie new plates!
How is Mr. Grits, Cole and DIL/SIL and new itty-bitty baby?
{{{{{HUGS}}}}}
Robin :o)
Enjoy your grandson. I don't get to see mine often enough.
ReplyDeleteBarb, awww... enjoy every moment with your grandbabies. ((hugs))
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these tablescape ideas, they provide wonderful inspiration ~ I love them! xo~m.
Oh girl! You have me drooling over here! Love all these inspirations you showed us!!
ReplyDeleteHi Barb! Beautiful tablescapes! I heart the yellow also! Enjoy every minute with your babies! And just know that you and Cole have formed a very special bond. He will always remember his time with his grandma!! There's nothing like the relationship that forms when they live with you! Have a good weekend...hugs...Debbie
ReplyDeleteBarb, all of the pics are just gorgeous. I know this is a hard time for you. You are totally in my thoughts and prayers. Love ya! Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteI forgot to thank you for stopping by and your gracious comments. I really have scored some great things at the GW, and the hunt is so much fun. Thanks again. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspirational pics. Enjoy the grandkids.
ReplyDeletei just love the first tablescape so much. Darn cute.. mishelle
ReplyDeleteWonderful inspiration!! Including your model home table!!! Thanks for posting these - I need all of the inspiration I can get. Sally
ReplyDeleteBarb, those were some great inspirational pics you shared! And I love your little bee plates -so cute! I hope your week perks up. I know you'll miss that little grandson. Linda
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing those pictures. I enjoyed them.
ReplyDeleteI loved your sharing your inspiration pictures--sign me up for the green dishes! I can't wait to see what you do with the honeybee plates!
ReplyDeleteI would love to eat at any of these tables -- love your bee plates!
ReplyDeleteI love them all barb..and I know how muchyou will miss Cole..I had my Candace live with me until she was 3 and it was a hugh void when she left...but she still grandma baby and will be 27 in Aug..my prayers are with you girl..hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
ReplyDeleteLove the inspiration pics, especially the first one! The bee plates were really cute! I can't imagine having to shop and put together a 3000 sq ft home in three days. Yikes!
ReplyDeleteHi Barb, love sharing in your inspiration file. My fave is the cloche with the napkins inside, I am going to borrow that one for my file. You are in my thoughts and prayers for this weekend. Love ya,Kathysue
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration! My favorite was the lettuce leaf plates tablescape. LOVED that!
ReplyDeleteHope your tomorrow is a better one.
Every one of those tables was gorgeous! I loved the long table full of silver-would hate to polish all of that though. Your model home turned out beautifully.
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~WOW~ Love all your inspiration pics Barb! They all look like you could have designed the tablescapes yourself. ~Gorgeous~ :)
ReplyDeleteI adore your new bee plates. DARLING!
I hope all is going well with your hubby's recovery. I hope everyone has a safe trip home to Colorado. I know you will miss them all terribly.
Have a blessed day.
~Melissa :)
Love the bee plates, so unusual! Thanks for the inspiration photos, Barb! Love them all especially the ones with orange...Christine
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting all this eye candy, and I love your new little plates!
ReplyDeleteOh I love the first and second one. That yellow just puts a smile on my face. Looking forward to your new plate creation.
ReplyDeleteHi Barb!
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration pics...I love those bird topped cloches,too! Very nice!
Adorable little bumblebee plates...can't wait to see what you do with them!
Enjoy your last moments with your grandson...I know you'll miss him!
Happy April!
;-D
Gorgeous! I really like the red one.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment on my wedding post today! I was reading your profile and we have something in common. I have a son-in-law going to Iraq in Sept. We will be having our daughter and 1 year old grandson in our home while he is gone. You could probably give me some words of advice. :)
Love your inspirations! Those new dishes are cute! You are in my thoughts!!!! :D Jewel
ReplyDeleteI am saving inspirational tablesetting pictures as well. Thanks for sharing yours. Love them and does sweet dishes. Hope Mr.G is doing better.
ReplyDeleteyou are loaded with great ideas! love those bee plates... i fear shopping is in my future!
ReplyDeleteBarb, what beautiful inspriation pictures.. fell in love with cloche domes.. might have to borrow that idea... I've been out of circulation for a bit and was wondering about your family...I know you must be having a hard time letting your family and sweet little Cole go... my thoughts and prayers are with you..
ReplyDeletemany many hugs ~lynne~
Good Morning Barb! What a wonderful post. Everything is absolutely gorgeous and so inspiring. I know how much work you must have put into this so I must say a HUGE thank you for caring enough to share it with us! I always take away good ideas and a good feeling after visiting here. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteWarmly,
Tracey
P.S. Your new blog lay out is LOVELY! What a great job.
Thank you for the inspiration pieces. I'm especially drawn to the first photo!
ReplyDeleteWell, they all are very beautiful but, I really love the first two. Deb
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration pictures. Thanks. :)
ReplyDeleteYour inspiration pic are glorious.I love each and everyone.BUT.......where did you get those precious plates?I swear they make so many darling ones now.These are dynomite...Ann
ReplyDeleteAll those tables are gorgeous, but I'm most interested in the dishes you found! So cool and summery!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table setting. I love the rusts the most. I also gave you a plug my blog for the bunnies on a stick that I used in my tablescape.
ReplyDeleteRhoda from Southern Hospitality had used them that was my introduction to the adorable bunnies
Hello Barb...
ReplyDeleteGirl, thank you so much for sharing all of those beautiful tablescapes...they are truly inspirational!!! I love your new little bee plates!!!
My friend, enjoy your grandson and babies! I'm so sorry for the difficult times...sending you my love and prayers!!!
Chari
It's hard to pick a favorite!
ReplyDeleteThe 'bee' plates are too cute!
All those beautiful dishes...I have to keep telling myself I cannot have them all. That you for all the wonderful ideas.
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The Raggedy Girl
Barb, I missed the Bunny on a stick day!! What a bummer!! I have been so busy. That would have been fun!
ReplyDeleteI love your inspiration tablescapes. The one you did in Co. was beautiful. I love your new plates. They are adorable. My hubby has just gone back to work after being off for months. Maybe I'll have time to do some blog things like tablescapes again.
Have a great day!! xoxox Terrie
Great inspiration pics! Wow...great job on the model home...I think I would have had a heart attack! LOL Love your new bee plates...how cute are they!!! :-) Have fun with that grandson and enjoy and live in the "now", don't waste time thinking about tomorrow or Sunday. I know...easier said, than done. Susan
ReplyDeleteBarb,
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration photos! I hope the time passes quickly so you can be with your grandbabies again soon! ~Cathy~
Okay, if tablescape is officially a word, why does my spellcheck not know that? These pictures are all so pretty, and the dining room you decorated turned out great! laurie
ReplyDeleteOh those bee plates are to die for! How fun are they! Lots of gorgeous inspiration. Sweet little boy, he's lucky to have you in his life.
ReplyDeleteHappy Twirls
Thanks so much for the inspiration! Love the yellow table, and the little red bird plates!!!
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