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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

French Tablescape

If you follow my blog, you already know that there have been some changes in the formal dining room!   We took all the leaves out of the table and made a cozy table for 4-6......added several small seating areas around the room....added a Duncan Phyfe desk....and overall,  just tried to give the room a new fresh look!  

Today, I wanted to show you the new table scape.    I have two beautiful roosters as the centerpiece for the table.  I added a bouquet of pink roses , a candle, and under the front rooster is a nest that I made from a white feather boa.

See more about the roosters here.....http://penny-pennystreasures.blogspot.com/2014/02/roosters-roses.html
I love this plate.....Give us this day our daily bread.....
I used crystal  goblets that my mother received as gifts in her wedding shower 65 years ago.....a black and cream table runner....and layered  plates on a battenburg lace place mat....


These are some of my favorite plates....

I wanted to show you the before photo of the chargers that I used.   I got 9 of them at big lots...90% off (.18 each!!!).    Four of them got a coat of pastel pink paint.

  I added a vintage toaster,  a small vintage coffee pot,  and a bouquet of dried rose buds to complete the centerpiece .

On the left side of the dining  room...you can see a cozy sitting area in each corner....
A perfect place to sit and  have a piece of cake and a cup of coffee.....and dream of  a  trip to Paris!


At the end of the table,  I have extra plates,cups, and napkins handy......just in case someone drops by to visit....
A small lamp shade frame makes a cute cloche for a tiny rooster.....

I have a drop leaf table in the corner that I use for a desk...but when you lift up the drop leaf...it becomes a cozy table for two to enjoy a light lunch.

Here is the link to the Duncan Phyfe desk post.......http://penny-pennystreasures.blogspot.com/2014/02/duncan-phyfe-desk.html

I have the desk set with Paris themed plates and cups.



Thank you so much for dropping by!


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43 comments:

  1. WOW, your dining room is very pretty and I love the roosters. Where do you store all your dishes and furniture? You must have a very large home.
    Mary

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  2. Absolutely gorgeous....thank you for sharing

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  3. This room is DREAMY! You should be a set designer for romantic movies!
    love, rosie

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  4. Wow! Lovely! I see several things I would take in a minute!!!

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  5. Lovely Penny, the dishes are wonderful.

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  6. The dishes are gorgeous.....such a romantic table!

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  7. The black and white adds lovely sophistication to the pretty pinks! Very feminine! And what a great idea about painting the chargers -- clever!

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  8. Wow! Just beautiful.

    Cynthia
    Accomplishedwoman.blogspot.com

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  9. What a sweet and romantic room! I don't think I have ever seen roosters like yours - they are just perfect fro your home! Lovely table!!

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  10. oo la la tres magnifique! Thank you for joining the fun ans sharing your sweet blog at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop ♥

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  11. I want that purse plate...so much fun...and of course PARIS IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA (As Sabrina said) Thanks for sharing on the Thursday blog hop!

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  12. Absolutely beautiful! I especially like the Hayride plates, the painted vintage toaster and the pink phone!

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  13. Divine! Everything is divine Penny! The tablescape is fantastic, your dining room is gorgeous.
    Kisses
    Alessandra

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  14. I am drooling... the rooster and the plates with stellito is one beautiful pieces.

    Happy Thursday.
    /CC girl

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  15. Everything looks lovely! I like the painted roosters' combs and Love the black Paris theme! Leticia

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  16. That's such a beautiful setting and those pieces are just
    awesome! I'm new to your blog and glad I stopped by!

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  17. Penny I have 2 of those same plates....the pasture ones. I never thought of using them with pink roses. That is great!

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  18. I was certain I had commented on this post..but I cannot find it.. I just stopped by again to check out a detail. :) I need not tell you how much fun it is to visit and find sweet little things to copy. Every day I dig out more of my stored away doilies..and put them to use. Everything looks soft and romantic. I'm loving everything you do.
    Mona

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  19. So romantic and dreamy! Love those pinks.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  20. Those plates! Wow! And 18-cent chargers? I need to run to Big Lots tomorrow and see if I can find any amazing deals. I know our Dollar Tree has them right now for $1 each.

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  21. Love the plates Penny! And I'm just betting that you added the pretty pink to those roosters. Pennified for sure! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  22. Oh my, its all lovely of course, but what about the beautifully decorated cake? Plus, I love the pink phone. You are featured on our blogs today on Meet The Neighbors by me and Gracie. Have a nice weekend.

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  23. Penny you always have such great ideals. I have a drop leaf table that was my Dad and Moms first table. It is now in storage but I think will be brought out and I can use as a desk in a living room area, I'm always needing an extra table for entertaining. Thanks for always surprising us with your finds and tablescapes. Keep up the good work!

    Cathy's Cupboard Calamity <;)

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  24. Was Inspired by your work to create this palette http://www.jewelsofsayuri.com/2014/02/free-color-palette-rose-garden.html . I have also talked about your blog

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  25. I love your dining room, especially the little touches of Paris! Found you through Rooted in Thyme. Have a great week! ~Lorraine ♥♥♥

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  26. Lovely! I am in love with Paris and this table has some of my favorite colors, pink, white and black! Love the Eiffel Tower mug and all your amazing touches. You set such a pretty table. Thanks for joining us at TTF!

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  27. What a warm and comfy dining room! Thank you for sharing and linking up with us at the #WWDParty. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  28. Penny,
    Love the new look of the Dining Room. I like the idea of breaking it up into little sitting areas!! Very pretty!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  29. Always love B&W toile and transfer ware. Since I am in a Paris state of mind lately, and have lots of pink this post really caught my fancy. Very romantic. Very inspiring.

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  30. Hermosa decoración. Me encantaron los platos con el dibujo del zapato. Muy lindos!!!

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  31. I can't believe thats your living room. I want to move in. It is amazing. Everything I love. The pink chargers are amazing. I have to make them.

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  32. I LOVE your room, I think it is sensational!! I would get in there and never come out. Your dishes are fabulous and what you did with the chargers, and their price, are phenomenal ideas. TFS this magical place.

    Juanita in OH

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  33. Gorgeous tablescape....and those roosters are adorable!!

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  34. Lovely tablescape Penny. I bought the same chargers after Christmas at Big Lots. I was going to paint the but had not decided on the color. The pink is beautiful with your transferware plates. Lot's of ideas in this post, thank you for sharing..... Candy

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  35. I love the sitting areas, beautiful, thanks for sharing with weekly on Tuesdays With a Twist.

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  36. Penny this is so beautiful and romantic! I will be featuring your post in this week's Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  37. Absolutely beautiful!!! I love all the plates! The pink, white and black are so fun. Thanks for linking it up at Monday Funday!

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  38. Penny, Everything is fantastic!! Featuring you this week on Simple & Sweet Fridays.
    Hugs,
    Jody

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  39. So pretty Penny. Love your pink roosters and the phone is always a favorite!
    Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  40. Thats very pretty. Thanks for sharing at Sweet and Savoury Sundays, I'd love you to stop by this weekend and link up!

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