tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post253667195930344614..comments2024-02-01T09:18:45.074-08:00Comments on Affordable Accoutrements: S-T-R-E-T-C-H Your Sunday Best!Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15467769804679511645noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-62877464500635190402010-12-06T17:17:26.436-08:002010-12-06T17:17:26.436-08:00My God Bill...you're to much! What a beautifu...My God Bill...you're to much! What a beautiful table and sooo very elegant, I adore elegance, and boy, you're the best! Totally divine and your mother's flatware, Remembrance is a beauty, the name is perfect for you to remember her whenever you use it. I want to indulge in a sterling silver flatware set and maybe I'll get something with a name my daughters can remember me by. FABBY'S LIVINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027781738558115533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-50858411854821924382010-10-22T08:01:39.944-07:002010-10-22T08:01:39.944-07:00WOW !! That was a long post. Every place setting w...WOW !! That was a long post. Every place setting was devine, thanks<br />yvonneLa Petite Galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553902574516930172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-31203245510439688852010-10-21T18:46:16.250-07:002010-10-21T18:46:16.250-07:00Bill, You have done an outstanding job as usual. Y...Bill, You have done an outstanding job as usual. You are truly an artist. No one else in this tablescaping world can" light a candle to you". I have been lurking around here for a while. I really didn't know I was lurking. I just started blogging a couple of weeks ago. Only now, do I realize the importance of commenting and following. It is an affirmation of what you are doing and Savannah Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14696512605529986289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-82297367959257484932010-10-19T19:21:15.634-07:002010-10-19T19:21:15.634-07:00Stunning, absolutely stunning! I would be delight...Stunning, absolutely stunning! I would be delighted to dine at either one of these beautiful tablescapes.<br /><br />Mr Wonderful and I have two china patterns from our bridal registry. I have yet to use them together, as the bridal consultant recommended solid and a patterned china. Thanks for sharing how to create fabulous tablescapes by coordinating two different, yet complimentary patternsRequi Tablescaping Escapadeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17812543545175111089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-42847119062032192072010-10-18T18:28:45.926-07:002010-10-18T18:28:45.926-07:00Hi Bill,
It was so good to hear from you! I was ho...Hi Bill,<br />It was so good to hear from you! I was hoping you would share your kitchen with us last week! That was a fun meme!<br /><br />I love this tablescape, so elegant, so gorgeous! I like the way you "married" the china together, works great!<br /><br />I think my favorite of the two is the one with the upholstery fabric! <br /><br />Beautiful blue hour photos!<br /><br />I alsoYellow Rose Arborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17293145838400788866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-48963683916692667602010-10-18T15:51:09.073-07:002010-10-18T15:51:09.073-07:00Bill lindo post! você é muito criativo. Tenha uma ...Bill lindo post! você é muito criativo. Tenha uma ótima semana de plena semana. Até breveSonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662535008706865776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-13339729145900542192010-10-18T15:40:48.876-07:002010-10-18T15:40:48.876-07:00Bill,
I really enjoyed this post--you left me with...Bill,<br />I really enjoyed this post--you left me without a single question, as you provided all of the info we needed! The two lenox patterns were perfect together--almost intentional.<br />Thanks for sharing!<br />PaigePaige Thomas Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01482726782021536375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-31385716940661814152010-10-18T13:32:42.052-07:002010-10-18T13:32:42.052-07:00Everything is just beautiful, Bill. Your 2 china r...Everything is just beautiful, Bill. Your 2 china really blended harmoniously....Christinexinexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100438341646700750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-5819188807293934672010-10-18T13:07:03.155-07:002010-10-18T13:07:03.155-07:00Hello Bill,
What a stunning tablescape! I love the...Hello Bill,<br />What a stunning tablescape! I love the sparkle of the stemware and the ambience of the white tapers! Love how you mixed and matched the china too and your floral centerpiece is gorgeous! I agree with Gigi; you get an A+ for your creativity! Enjoyed my visit very much and I will be back. Have a lovely day.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SandiSandi@ Rose Chintz Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415214311003251398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-43416784806588193742010-10-17T20:37:50.173-07:002010-10-17T20:37:50.173-07:00Bravo, Bill!
Beautiful job on this table, and I l...Bravo, Bill!<br /><br />Beautiful job on this table, and I love the way you mixed the different patterns. You always set such wonderful tables, and no one takes photos like you do. THE BEST! <br /><br />And how could you ever apologize for giving us what we want... lots of photographs of lovely accoutrements on your tables? The more the merrier! <br /><br />As always, thank you for sharing..The Quintessential Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010105595059019883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-73304182972647363822010-10-17T14:23:16.938-07:002010-10-17T14:23:16.938-07:00You really pulled everything together in such an e...You really pulled everything together in such an elegant way. I'm really impressed how you incorporated the valance and grapes. I would have never thought to use a valance as a table runner (wonderful touch). You get an A+ in creativity in my book my friend. Truly another masterpiece. <br /><br />Gigimidnight macaroonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04881376824966373767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-21071695064638340002010-10-17T13:07:36.141-07:002010-10-17T13:07:36.141-07:00I wish that I knew how to adequately spell the sig...I wish that I knew how to adequately spell the sigh of contentment that escaped my lips as I scrolled through the shots of your beautiful tablescape. The Essex and the Monroe could have been designed to use together...they are perfection on your table. The stemware brings a hint of a wheat laurel to mind...perfect for autumn. I've missed you. Glad to find you post this week. Thank you Entertaining Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04456283511422693637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-31525495474137956192010-10-16T23:19:16.514-07:002010-10-16T23:19:16.514-07:00I always enjoy my visits here and learn so much......I always enjoy my visits here and learn so much.....about china, stemware, flatware, centerpieces, history, photography.....<br /><br />Thanks for all the hours that I know go into doing a shoot of this magnitude! Looking forward to future posts of yours.<br /><br />Stephanie<br />Angelic AccentsStephanie ~ Angelic Accentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08612013128110737563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-24283869614957423382010-10-16T23:13:14.118-07:002010-10-16T23:13:14.118-07:00Hey there Bill, so glad to see you again!
Oh and n...Hey there Bill, so glad to see you again!<br />Oh and need I say these two different tablescapes are just lovely as always my friend!<br />Your description on how to pull it all together was amazing and really helpful. Thank you for that great tutorial.<br />Terry<br />Ps if you stop in, just to let you know, my tablescape at the beach house was the best I could do with the meesley assortment of Terry @ La Bella Viehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00712268951154315642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-17555991355985767092010-10-15T20:06:57.360-07:002010-10-15T20:06:57.360-07:00Bill, I'm so-o glad you came back this week,es...Bill, I'm so-o glad you came back this week,especially since you brought us two gorgeous tables! (It's the least you could do after making us wait so long to see another one of your beautiful tablescapes!!) I love the combination of these two china patterns. They work so beautifully together. They are a perfect combination! I love Lenox patterns. I was collecting their Boxwood and Pine subgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05604267718386928097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-56833138287970560262010-10-15T19:53:59.146-07:002010-10-15T19:53:59.146-07:00I am so sorry Bill, for the lovely lady. Some time...I am so sorry Bill, for the lovely lady. Some times I forget man can do lovely Tablescapes also. SO SORRY.If you never look at my Blog. I will understand.Tablescapes By Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11910047733662910977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-723973660129345812010-10-15T19:42:41.550-07:002010-10-15T19:42:41.550-07:00Hi lovely lady. I love your Tablescapes just Beaut...Hi lovely lady. I love your Tablescapes just Beautiful ~~` You have a way with all of them just lovely. You must been doing this for a long time it shows. I am new at Bloging five weeks now ~~ But I hope my tables do as will as yours. If you can have a look~~ Thanks so much for sharing your Tablescapes with me.Tablescapes By Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11910047733662910977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-30117745575650089232010-10-15T11:12:38.163-07:002010-10-15T11:12:38.163-07:00Bill, Both tables are beautiful and the china look...Bill, Both tables are beautiful and the china looks like it all belongs together. Love the centerpieces.<br />Hugs,<br />SherrySherry @ No Minimalist Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321374710550709020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-73663169510961890582010-10-15T08:43:54.433-07:002010-10-15T08:43:54.433-07:00Bill,
As always, when I visit your blog (I know it...Bill,<br />As always, when I visit your blog (I know it is not so often !) I am just impressed by your skills and talent. Very very inspiring. Congrats !<br /><br />♥ Hélène Glehen - a French artist, fond of roses and romantic stuff ♥Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-47370715393055239612010-10-15T08:15:14.842-07:002010-10-15T08:15:14.842-07:00My first comment to your blog, but follow religiou...My first comment to your blog, but follow religiously. You never fail to impress and would so love to live near you so we can together play 'dress up the table'. lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-49260561467063401352010-10-15T07:50:21.996-07:002010-10-15T07:50:21.996-07:00Bill, this is just wonderful! I love everything--...Bill, this is just wonderful! I love everything--so classic and elegant. You always inspire me!vignette designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07377076950787846035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-89213159350848621422010-10-15T04:38:02.884-07:002010-10-15T04:38:02.884-07:00Artfully presented, skillful tutorial on mixing. ...Artfully presented, skillful tutorial on mixing. I see you have your napkins folded correctly! ;-)) There are various online tutorials on the subject -- I am talking about the classic fold, not decorative folds -- which instruct to fold them the wrong way, at least according to what I was taught. Maybe you could talk about that one day. My mother would be proud!Scribblerhttp://scribblerunfocused.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-86449371321657166122010-10-14T21:57:30.354-07:002010-10-14T21:57:30.354-07:00Hi Bill...
Ohhh...you have done it once again, my...Hi Bill...<br /><br />Ohhh...you have done it once again, my friend! You always set the most elegant and graceful tables! I love the two china patterns that you mixed...they look as though they belong together...gorgeous! All the crystal...simply breathtaking!!! I loved the beautiful floral arrangment in the silver...but the fruit centerpiece was just as pretty! Beautiful examples for a Chari at Happy To Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475994012652473793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-31322494406215529622010-10-14T19:42:27.881-07:002010-10-14T19:42:27.881-07:00Hi, Bill! I'm so glad you're back! And, I ...Hi, Bill! I'm so glad you're back! And, I dearly loved seeing these two patterns together; it makes me want them both! Everything is so lovely, including your photography. When I saw the first candlelit shot, I smiled so quickly and so wide that my lips squeaked and woke up my kitty! Your posts are like a visit to how I'd love to live. And your effort and inspiration are so Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02229674912348613764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-84016903600279359572010-10-14T16:21:11.652-07:002010-10-14T16:21:11.652-07:00Bill, I personally like the mix of the patterns. ...Bill, I personally like the mix of the patterns. I think it makes for a more interesting setting. These two patterns are magical together. Your tables are stunnig as always. You are the master! ~ SarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.com