tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post2869838351517524034..comments2024-02-01T09:18:45.074-08:00Comments on Affordable Accoutrements: The Birds ... of Paradise!Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15467769804679511645noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-82509359545809088702010-04-12T10:32:27.077-07:002010-04-12T10:32:27.077-07:00What fun to see the Canterbury candle holders. My...What fun to see the Canterbury candle holders. My Mom's wedding crystal was that pattern and I have many pieces of the stemware, also the creamer and sugar bowl. Thanks for having such a lovely blog! I wandered over here from Cuisine Kathleen and have enjoyed a lovely morning!<br />JaybirdJaybirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07311471087748558924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-48003855128448005812010-02-25T18:18:00.508-08:002010-02-25T18:18:00.508-08:00Hi Bill! So happy you came! Your "B" is ...Hi Bill! So happy you came! Your "B" is an A+!<br />Those plates are exquisite. The Crystal stunning.<br />Your accents finish the table beautifully.<br />I can't wait to see what you come up with next month for the letter 'C' It'll be the third week of the March too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08427548062986506957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-23978088638261529872010-02-25T15:01:28.132-08:002010-02-25T15:01:28.132-08:00Hello Bill, I have to say you did the letter "...Hello Bill, I have to say you did the letter "B" proud. Your table is beautiful and I loved the walk thur history too. You sure have found some wonderful finds and show them well, CharCharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18288010852616701624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-3424447933181062922010-02-21T11:20:16.626-08:002010-02-21T11:20:16.626-08:00I love the table setting, but am most fascinated b...I love the table setting, but am most fascinated by the centerpiece. The multiple levels of greenery are wonderful and your idea for putting candles in the teacups is magic!HMCraighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03087580500932740542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-40608716118539304632010-01-18T06:08:51.582-08:002010-01-18T06:08:51.582-08:00Very inviting and beautiful!Very inviting and beautiful!brokeintroverthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04807549927926717216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-82509532043838335842010-01-17T19:56:41.798-08:002010-01-17T19:56:41.798-08:00Beautiful!!!! During the Victorian era botanicals ...Beautiful!!!! During the Victorian era botanicals were used naturally in all there glory..flaws and all. Your use of leaves with brown spots in the arrangement is period perfect.<br />By the by I'm gonna send you an e-mail..hope ya get it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08427548062986506957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-30178704107764211092010-01-17T15:21:11.703-08:002010-01-17T15:21:11.703-08:00Bill, LOVE your centerpiece! What a clever idea t...Bill, LOVE your centerpiece! What a clever idea to use the silver casserole holder and silver ice bucket and punch cups! It looks fantastic at night all lit up too! Great tablescape!!!From the Old InkWellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08267256837056940585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-54495933444758602952010-01-17T10:37:23.843-08:002010-01-17T10:37:23.843-08:00Love your blog. My first visit and I am already l...Love your blog. My first visit and I am already looking forward to the next one. Loved the way you use table linens. I've never seen any that I didn't love. Your approach to detail and description moves to first place. I will appreciate my beautiful magnolia more than ever.Bettie from Southern Thresholdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15393802645810903119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-88787833354105967632010-01-17T08:24:58.714-08:002010-01-17T08:24:58.714-08:00Oh Bill...so stunning and beautiful!!! I'm RS...Oh Bill...so stunning and beautiful!!! I'm RSVPing for a chance to sit at one of your beautiful table settings. I really love the fact that you relay information regarding the difference between china. I learn so much from your posts! TFSOliva Ohlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16722683280571154936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-6189246972459509992010-01-17T08:02:13.462-08:002010-01-17T08:02:13.462-08:00Wow, Bill! What a wonderful tablescape! I love the...Wow, Bill! What a wonderful tablescape! I love the centerpiece! Absolutely everything is perfect! And I love the fact that you give us the background information on all of the pieces. The old teacher in me loves to learn! lol Thanks so much for your kind remarks about my frenchy music. I always wonder if it bothers people, but I can't part with it!I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday...Confessions of a Plate Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14264220207447111061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-37820300280258099742010-01-16T21:11:23.656-08:002010-01-16T21:11:23.656-08:00This tablescape takes you away to paradise so it s...This tablescape takes you away to paradise so it seems! For any bird lover or not it is so pretty! The greenery is such a nice added touch. I am looking forward to spending more time blogging and getting to know all of you thru participation with tablescape thursday.Debbiedooshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18206855970605853635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-42438323837713589952010-01-16T17:35:50.065-08:002010-01-16T17:35:50.065-08:00What an elegant table setting...and I love your ho...What an elegant table setting...and I love your house!Gayle from Southern Thresholdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14228538127736316054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-5030528595354889862010-01-15T20:27:58.441-08:002010-01-15T20:27:58.441-08:00I love that I ALWAYS learn something from your pos...I love that I ALWAYS learn something from your posts. Gorgeous table...I think I'm going to have to track down some of that beatiful crystal...just beautiful!<br /><br />Marleneragdollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15306442386870663907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-90699427481351759842010-01-15T20:25:58.684-08:002010-01-15T20:25:58.684-08:00Just Fab Darling just Fab...this is your best one ...Just Fab Darling just Fab...this is your best one to date Bill...Oh I was drooling from start to finish with all this beauty my friend...<br />And I must be Victorian as I also has nude painting in my DR and not a one of them are smiling ha ha!! also I never cover up my table legs because you could't see the griffiths on them if I did...you did to come polish my silver...I spend the day Happy To Be/ Gl♥riahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515180398559277746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-36273524768371638822010-01-15T16:27:02.946-08:002010-01-15T16:27:02.946-08:00gorgeous, just beautiful. I can't believe the...gorgeous, just beautiful. I can't believe the serving pieces that you got with it all. Love all the floral and foliage.Denise Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384785194978114337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-4791448917485276452010-01-15T12:20:52.110-08:002010-01-15T12:20:52.110-08:00Gorgeous...I'd give an arm and a limb :), ( j...Gorgeous...I'd give an arm and a limb :), ( just so you know I read it!) to dine at that table. I'll cook, you set!<br />Have a great weekend!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15323768335143979148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-19280766389029273052010-01-15T11:11:02.017-08:002010-01-15T11:11:02.017-08:00So beautiful. I love looking at your tablescapes, ...So beautiful. I love looking at your tablescapes, I enjoy them so much.<br />ThanksThe Style Mansionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12808629132489315282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-27475460341398036782010-01-15T10:25:18.215-08:002010-01-15T10:25:18.215-08:00Hi Bill, I just stumbled upon your blog and absolu...Hi Bill, I just stumbled upon your blog and absolutely LOVE it. Oh how I would love to come to your house for dinner! Thank you for including information on your gorgeous china and crystal. Unfortunately we don't have many estate sales in southern California....but I can dream! ~ Marleneragdollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15306442386870663907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-78041598264400538852010-01-15T08:12:10.486-08:002010-01-15T08:12:10.486-08:00Hi Bill, thanks for your kind visit to Bella Vista...Hi Bill, thanks for your kind visit to Bella Vista.<br /><br />Your table is beautiful but above all....it is gracious!!<br /><br />BarbBarb https://www.blogger.com/profile/03410036713000396886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-37974633791134505312010-01-15T07:08:41.707-08:002010-01-15T07:08:41.707-08:00Hi Bill! first of all, thank you for always being ...Hi Bill! first of all, thank you for always being so sweet! secondly, I am SOOOOOOOOOO jealous of your dining room, it is an absolute DREAM & every single element that you use is incredible! your attention to detail is impeccable!!! :)GypsyFoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831124113335061685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-73667812899462976702010-01-15T02:54:27.978-08:002010-01-15T02:54:27.978-08:00Bill, A beautiful table and some interesting tibit...Bill, A beautiful table and some interesting tibits of history. Years ago I read that the more your drapes pool on the floor, the more money you had. I amsure there are lots of other unique customs.<br /><br />BarbaraBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17527160657718464681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-37437455823637967272010-01-14T21:57:28.221-08:002010-01-14T21:57:28.221-08:00Bill, I bow to the master of tablescapes this week...Bill, I bow to the master of tablescapes this week I think, great post. Was enjoyable seeing and reading, thanks!<br />Linda QLinda Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10966596203067701098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-67055100348925971482010-01-14T19:42:34.424-08:002010-01-14T19:42:34.424-08:00Your talents know no bounds! YOu continue to outdo...Your talents know no bounds! YOu continue to outdo yourself week afetr week! I love the dishes but the glassware is BEAUTIFUL! It reminds me so much of my Grandmothers. I only have about 4 pieces and wish so much I had it all. I don't even know what happened to it all:( Thank you so much for being so informative on your posts too, I learn something new each time! PinkyPinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01707273115140209618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-57801056321778209582010-01-14T19:11:12.266-08:002010-01-14T19:11:12.266-08:00Beautiful, Bill! LOL about your smoldering center...Beautiful, Bill! LOL about your smoldering centerpiece. I have done that before and the house is "ruined" for a while! Leyland Cypress isn't pleasant either! ;-)<br />I adore your china...the colors are so beautiful...and the crystal is sooo beautiful! How do you remember all this great information about all the patterns...very impressive!Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09655622740971576915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505841051755948862.post-16392903344149068682010-01-14T18:11:00.665-08:002010-01-14T18:11:00.665-08:00Bill -- your tablescapes are always just eye poppi...Bill -- your tablescapes are always just eye poppingly stunning! (Is poppingly a word?) Anyway I love everything -- but those dishes are gorgeous! Thanks for your sweet comments on my tablescape this week -- coming from you -- it means a lot. I always love to see what you bring to the table.Mid-Atlantic Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04783201134348135008noreply@blogger.com