Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Mix It Up

Today I am mixin' it up with the place settings.  I can almost never find Limoges or any Shabby Chic style dishes in volume so sometimes you just have to mix it up.  

 Here is the first place setting.  China from Bavaria pattern is "Empire."

Here is the second place setting.  This plate has a maker's mark, but I am not sure what it is.  The pattern is "Shesia."


Do you like this table runner?  I made it.
If you want this table runner, you can purchase it.  I have took the leap; and it was a giant one for me, and I opened an Etsy Shop.  I will be doing a lot of sewing, trying new things, and blogging about it. 

I am not trying to hurry summer but, Shabby Chic just goes with shells, no matter what the season.

There is a simplicity about this with the bare wood and the bareness of just two place settings.  Yet, when I am setting a table with these dishes there is plenty to look at.  I love the Shabby Chic style floral china. 


I will link this to:
Tablescape Thursday  at Between Naps on the Porch
Fabric Fun Thursday  at Cheap Chic Home
Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home
Feather Your Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
My Favorite Things at Bargain Hunting and Chatting with Laurie
Pink Saturday at How Sweet the Sound
Go and visit these great blogs.

39 comments:

Blondie's Journal said...

Very very pretty table, Sherry I like your mix of dishes. Your pictures are fantastic, something about the lighting you used. I LOVE the table runner. I will be checking out your shop! Best of luck.

XO,
Jane

Erin said...

Very beautiful! That last shot is my fave!

Decor To Adore said...

I LOVE your table runner. Best of luck on Etsy.

I have to say I am absolutely thrilled that you will be joining me on the carriage ride destined for Royal Wedding Wednesdays. When I hit the "publish" button I had a momentary feeling of panic that my post would be met with only the sound crickets chirping. It has been quite the opposite, so much so that I feel we have a kindred spirit/sisterhood sorority.

Here's to fairytales!

KimMalk said...

Just gorgeous I really enjoy your mix up and your pretty runner!

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

I love the mix of the dishes, so pretty together and perfect with your runner. Gorgeous. Hugs, Marty

La said...

GASP! Those dishes made my heart skip a beat. So, so pretty and feminine.

Lynn said...

Looks like a special dinner to me, love the way you mixed it up! Beautiful runner, best of luck with the Etsy:@)

Red Couch Recipes said...

Sherry, congrats on your Etsy opening. The table runner is beautiful as well as the plates. Your lantern post inspired me to buy one over the holidays. It's in my tablescape post today. Joni

Nan Burger said...

I just love your table runner with the burlap and floral fabrics! I can't wait to make one of my own! Thank you for the inspiration! You are very talented!

Marlis said...

Congrats on your etsy store!! good luck with the venture. the runner is quite lovely. Your dishes the crowning glory on the table.

Shirley said...

Yes, I love bare wood too. And your runner is great. Such pretty floral plates.

Barbara said...

Sherry, these dishes are so lovely and look wonderful together. Congratulations on opening at Etsy shop. Your table runner is so pretty! I love the simplicity of this table. It really appeals to me.

Unknown said...

I'm your newest follower...I love your blog. This particular post is so pretty. I love the florals.
Smiles.
Mary

Susan Nowell @ My Place to Yours said...

Your table runner is perfect with your "mixed up" place settings! I love it all. Good luck with your new Etsy shop!

Luncheons at the Junction said...

I just love the Shabby pink rose dishes - LOVE THEM!!!! No, you don't see many complete settings, but the charm lies in the mix. Well done.

Heather said...

What beautiful dishes. I also love your spin on the burlap runner. Great idea!

Marigene said...

Sherry, I love the patterns of your mix and match china. Very pretty tablerunner.
Happy New Year!

Sarah said...

Pretty runner. I like the simplicity of this with the charm of the mixed place settings.

Jacqueline said...

Wow, that is a great thing to open your own Etsy shop. Have a lot of fun with that. Judging on that beautiful runner, it should be a success. I love the way Shabby Chic lets you use one of a kind. I have a great friend who is just expert at putting together a mix of unmatched things and it always comes off so great.

Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...

Your pictures are all so pretty! And you have some great stuff to work with--the plates are beautiful! And I love your runner. Congrats on Etsy!

Tomaszowa Chata said...

Hi Sherry:)
Second place setting - beautiful! - for me. Your pictures are great! Congrats on your Etsy opening.Good luck !

much love
kate from TCH

Carrie @ Dittle Dattle said...

This has to be the cutest table runner/placemat I have ever seen!!! Oh how I want one!

Alycia Nichols said...

That IS a beautiful runner!!! I am always a fan of anyone who can sew! (I have to rely on my husband to sew buttons back on! :-( ) Beautiful table! Happy New Year!!!

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

How pretty -- love that runner and in my book....go ahead and "hurry summer"....I'm ready!

Sweet Bee Cottage said...

That's just beautiful! Can I come to dinner at your house even if we're just having imaginary dinner? Thanks!

Donnie said...

Love the simplicity of your table today.

Unknown said...

Beautiful..I love your mix it up choices..I love Empire and your table runner is beautiful...

Anonymous said...

Such a nice mix of textures with your very lovely vintage looking dishes...well done.

Chari at Happy To Design said...

Hi Sherry...

My friend, your table is shabby chic delicious! I love your china...both place settings sooo pretty! Ohhh...and your table runner with the beautiful floral rose ruffle...sooo perfect! Thank you so much for sharing your pretty table with us...this was such a treat!

Warmest wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design

Susan said...

Sherry, I love your shabby chic china!! So pretty!! I also love the simpleness of the wood with the place setting. So awesome!

Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

Hi there- What a beautiful shabby setting! I love it- gorgeous pictures too! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

Arabella said...

Happy Pink Saturday ~ Your table setting is divine!

Laura Quaglia (Fun With This and That) said...

I like your setting going to make your table runner. going to use some old linen. Laura

Betty said...

Very, very pretty!! I love the burlap with the rose fabric!! I love your dishes too! Happy Pink Saturday!

Johanna Gehrlein said...

Hi Sherry,
the runner is very nice and charming to the china. The china is so romantic. Pretty table.
Greetings, Johanna

fitty's pinky rose cottage said...

Sherry, no matter what seasons, shabby chic never fails any home decor.. and yours are just lovely! I love the mix and match china coz, I did the same too with my china! love the feeling of coziness and cottagey from using mix and match china!.. and the rose with burlap.. just add charm! lovely setting!

lvroftiques said...

Love your plates! So romantic and pretty. And best of luck on your etsy store. vanna

Char said...

Oh I think your plates are just beautiful. I also am in love with the fabric on the runner. Happy Pink Saturday to you, Char

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Sherry, Congratulations on the Etsy! I can't wait to go look. That table runner is fabulous, and I love the way your dishes look with it. What a romantic setting. Thank you for linking this lovely table and the announcement of your Etsy opening to Favorite Things. I bet your Etsy will sell a lot of people's favorites! laurie