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Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Shabby Jack Tablescape

I was thinking that with the start of the Olympics I would make a Shabby Jack flag tablecloth.  I thought a tea party would be an appropriate theme.  I used  round white plates as chargers with square plates on top.



I have been collecting tea cups, saucers, and tea infusers for quite a while.

I used very small milk glass and silver vases at each place setting with fresh roses in each one!


This is my "Mother" teapot.

This is one of my favorite teacups, it belonged to my mother. I kept the table setting very simple.  I just tied a piece of lace around the silverware and put a little bling on top!  This piece is just a vintage earring. 

This is one of the guests for the party.  She is wearing a big English hat!  This rosebud from the garden is so sweet.

Her hat was hand made by me!


Isn't this a sweet tea pot?



Fresh roses from the garden!

This is what my Shabby Jack tablecloth looked like before I started the tablescape.  I used sheets  I had on hand that were well worn and very soft.  The rose fabric is some that I got at an estate sale for $3 ( I only used half of it)  
For the center piece, I married a swan candle holder with a beautiful pink light fixture, hung tea infusers, filled the fixture with tea cups, roses, and a bird nest.  Very simple!
I will be partying here!!!
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34 comments:

  1. Barbara F.July 31, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    All I can say is... wow! Great imagination. Love the centerpiece. xo

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  2. Angela RichardsonJuly 31, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    It looks great Penny. hope you are having fun watching the Olympics, it's such a thrill to have it here in our wonderful capital city.
    Love your shabby flag........
    Hugs, Angela.x

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  3. AlessandraJuly 31, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Dear Penny, your tablecloth is very original and romantic at the same time. I love your teacups collections, very gorgeous.
    Kisses.
    Alessandra.

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  4. debiJuly 31, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    What a beautiful tablescape!! Your union jack is so pretty, and I love, love your beautiful, creative centerpiece.

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  5. MichelleJuly 31, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    What a great tablescape! Such a neat idea to do the table cover as a shabby British flag. I love the centerpiece-- roses and teacups mixed together. Your china is gorgeous.

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  6. BookieJuly 31, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    You made one gorgeous table! I love the centerpiece, so original. Nice work using square plates with round ones.

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  7. Shabby chic SandyJuly 31, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    Love your Union Jack tablecloth, so pretty!

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  8. andrea@townandprairieJuly 31, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    So sweet and what a neat take on the Union Jack! I love your romantic interpretation of it.

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  9. NanaDianaJuly 31, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    Penny- That is just beautiful. Love the starting point with Union Jack. Perfectly gorgeous- xo Diana

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  10. Celestina MarieJuly 31, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    Hi Penny, Just gorgeous. Love your Shabby Union Jack tablecloth. You are so creative. All your treasures are perfect and the hat you designed is wonderful.

    Thank you for stopping by and your kind comment.
    hugs, Celestina Marie

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  11. DonnaJuly 31, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    What a pretty table! Love all of the tea goodies. So pretty!

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  12. Brenda PruittAugust 1, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    Very creative! Love your "guest."
    Brenda

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  13. SusieAugust 1, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    Penny, I love your tablescape...so clever. Your teacup collection is wonderful. Smiles to you, Susie

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  14. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥August 1, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    This is simply FABULOUS!!!! oh so shabby! oh so chic and oh so pretty!!!! I am in love! : ) thank you so much for linking up with our ALL ABOUT COLOR!!! hugs...your newest follower!

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  15. MelanieAugust 1, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    Hello Penny !
    Thanks so much for visiting and leaving your sweet comment. I love these linky parties that lead me to new people. I now look forward to be kept up to date with your new posts. Your blog is lovely !

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  16. TracyMB @ Crows Feet ChicAugust 2, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Brilliant!

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  17. HeatherAugust 2, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    That tablecloth is so creative!

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  18. Stan and Jody GabaraAugust 2, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    What a beautiful centerpiece and the tablescape is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing on Simple & Sweet Fridays.


    Jody

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  19. Karah @ thespacebetweenblogAugust 2, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    That is such a creative way to display a union jack. :) Thank you so much for linking up to our party!! :)
    Karah

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  20. Doll in the Looking GlassAugust 3, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    Love the teapot with the flower but spout! The floral twist on the Union Jack is a creative spin for an Olympic week tablescape.

    Visiting from Share Your Cup Thursday.
    Debra

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  21. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonAugust 3, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    Hi Penny, what a fun tablescape in honor of the Olympics. I love your tea inffuser collection. I have just a couple of them. I like how you created the Unioun Jack design. Very clever idea. Thanks for sharing with Share Your Cup.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  22. LVAugust 4, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    You did very well with your table setting.

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  23. MicheleAugust 4, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    What a clever tablescape idea. I especially like your centerpiece.

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  24. AnonymousAugust 4, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Wow. That's all really amazing and turned out very, very nice. The centerpiece, bust and hat and . . . everything - very "clever" as Michele (above my comment) has said. Gosh - overflowing with ideas.

    Upon seeing your tea infusers, I immediately missed one I use to have - it was a teapot with a scalloped edge plain "plate" to sit under it. I have no idea what happened to it. Boy, sure wish I had it now.

    Enjoyed my visit. Thanks and Happy Pink Saturday!

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  25. EJAugust 4, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    How lovely!

    My PINK, your comment is always highly appreciated! Have a great weekend.

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  26. Chubskulit RoseAugust 5, 2012 at 2:55 AM

    Gorgeous! I am playing catch up with Pink Saturday, didn't want to miss all the beautiful entries this week.

    My PINK
    Hope you'd come and see.
    Have a blessed Sunday.

    Rose

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  27. SarahAugust 5, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    A lovely tribute to the UK and the Olympics. Pretty Pinks!

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  28. RobinfromCAAugust 5, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    So creative! Love your Shabby Jack tablecloth and your centerpiece is just wonderful! I actually have one of those teapots! Thanks for inviting us to tea!
    Robin

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  29. The TablescaperAugust 5, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    Very sweet. Lovely to have you be a part of Season Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  30. Linda @ it all started with paintAugust 6, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    What a wonderful shabby Union Jack ... and festive tea party filled with so many beautiful heirlooms!

    Thank you so much for sharing at our Crazy for Color link party!

    :)

    Linda
    www.itallstartedwithpaint.com

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  31. Eclectically VintageAugust 6, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Your collection of tea infusers is fabulous (now I want to start my own collection - even though I don't drink tea)!!

    Union Jack and tea - what a perfect combo!

    So glad you joined our Color party!
    Kelly

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  32. Peggy Meckling-BakerAugust 6, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    I so love a tea party. I'm a collector of tea pots so I totally understand this vignette. It's lovely. Very timely use of the union jack. Very sweet. Glad I found you from Debbiedoo's. I'm your latest follower and a fellow newbie!

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  33. AnonymousAugust 6, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    How lovely, a medal winner for sure!

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  34. Ivy and ElephantsAugust 9, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    Penny you tablescapes are wonderful. I am loving your tea gorgeous tea pots. Thanks for sharing!

    Paula

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