Tablescapes, Love equals “A Nice “Pearing”
Do you ever buy something just because you love it, but you don’t really have anything to go with it?
I bought this green and gray Ikat runner a while ago just because I fell in love…It was folded away for a while, patiently waiting for me to put it to use…I “played” with it, trying it out layered with the gray polka dot and chevron runner I made for DD
When summer arrived it proudly graced the dining room table with my favorite chartreuse ceramic platter and large silver carafe~ please tell me if you know the proper name for this, I am sure it’s not carafe but that sounded better than thing
When I painted these chargers I finally knew it’s destiny!
Romance!
A cozy little setting for two
With this “runner fold” I set 2 places, putting the large platter on top of the fold to conceal it
I set this for our recent wedding anniversary, which has turned out to be a “nice pairing” also 😉
I bought the gray chevron napkins for the same reason, love...
and I have already used them multiple times, for Curious Bunnies and Lemon Martinis and as a liner for my French Pastry Box
At first I set this using pewter salad plates, which make “a nice pairing” also…
But ultimately I liked the white better…
I have been having a lot of fun playing with my new chargers, I hope you’ll come back soon to see how I use them for a tea party~
for more photos and info on these Painted Chargers click here
for more photos and info on the table runner fold click here
for a tutorial on making a table runner click here
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Love your Ikat runner folded at your cozy table for two Jenna! It does make a nice pearing 🙂 with your other green and silver accessories! I do often buy things I love that don’t go with anything else and tuck them away to play with when inspiration hits.
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I like the way you folded the runner! Makes a cozy little setting for two:@)
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I love how you did the runner fold for a table for two, Jenna! The colors, patterns, and textures of this setting are spectacular!!
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It’s such a pretty look, all together!
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thank you!
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Hi Jenna, Yes, I do find things and put them away. I love how this all comes together for a gorgeous setting. Love the runner, and the silver and the way you set the table for two!
I just added your beautifully new designed button for Souther Jubilee to my sidebar. Great job and thank you!
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Thanks Emily! I wanted to work on the blog button a little more but Kim wouldn’t let me, she grabbed it and went!! Let me know the next time you can go to a meeting so I can plan on being there too~
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What a perfect setting for a dinner for two! There is absolutely nothing you could change in the setting to make it any lovelier! The colors and plate stack are perfect. Thank you for sharing, Jenna. Rosie @ The Magic Hutch
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You are too nice Rosie!
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I love the color chartreuse — so much that I have a little desk and mirror in my bedroom painted that color! Is that “thing” possibly a decanter?
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I should have thought to ask you first Ellen, you being the Estate sale queen, from now on it shall be a decanter!
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Hi, Jenna! I really like that fold on the runner. That gives such a neat look. I also like the way you mix designs. There’s a real art to that, and not everyone gets it right. It’s fun how you even used 2 different but complementary charger patterns. It lends an individualized look to each place setting without throwing the look off balance.
I hope you 2 enjoyed a wonderful anniversary!
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thanks Aylcia~ this is a table that basically set itself, and I do appreciate your compliments very much!
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Beautiful!
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Who would have thought grey and chartreuse could make such a striking tablescape…I ♥ it. There are so many wonderful elements on your table, linens, dishes, especially the chargers you painted.
Have a great week, Jenna.
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thanks Marigene, so appreciated!
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Love how you put everything together.Colors, textures, patterns, all compliment each other nicely.
Thanks for designing the darling bloggers button. I am proudly displaying it on my sidebar.
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oh, thank you Bonnie!
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Fantastic! Love the combinations of pattern and color! I bought a set of salad plates that are in IKaaT from Cwonder and have been struggling to pair them myself
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Thanks Jennifer, sometimes it takes a while for ideas to strike!
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I love your table for two….the colors are stunning! Perfect!
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Thanks Moni~
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Great ideas in this setting – love the runner fold, the painted chargers and the color combo! Off to read how you painted the chargers!!
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thank you Patti, you can paint chargers like this in minutes after all the wonderful McK knock offs you have mastered!
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I really like the runner fold idea, Jenna. Now that we’re empty nesters, I’ll be copying some ideas like that one. You brought everything together beautifully to design your table around the runner. And, you must know I love those napkins with that embroidery stitch detail! 🙂
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thanks Kim, as I mentioned, when I bought those napkins, I had NOTHING that matched them, but I just love them! Empty nests can be a lot of fun!
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Very pretty! I like the white plate too, lighter looking with the green!
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Thanks Kathleen!
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Lovely tablescape!
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I don’t know where to start here. Love love love this setting! First, where did you get the pears? They are so sculptural. I love the color combination as well. It’s very unusual and works wonderfully. Finally, how clever the runner fold is! I might have to borrow that one… 😉 I love your big chartreuse charger as well!
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Thank you Lory! I got the pears at Pier 1 a long time ago…I fell in love with that chartreuse charger at a furniture store several years ago and just had to have it. You will see it in a lot of my tables and vignettes, not only because I love it but because it is too big to stash away! I use the runner fold all the time, I would much rather have table runners than place mats!
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Wonderful mix of fabrics, patterns and colors! Love the Ikat print- I don’t blame you for grabbing it up! I think that mercury glass piece can be called a carafe- love the design on it. Great “pearing”!
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thank you Liz!
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Wonderful…love the way it all looks together. Score!
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thank you Bev!
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Fabulous table!! I love love love the chargers you painted!! The napkins are a perfect choice, love the color combination!
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thank you Ann!
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Your table for two is so pretty! A lovely setting for a dinner for two, the folded runner is so clever. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. Watch for your feature on Monday xo P.S> I posted my new giveaway on Friday ♥.
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Thank you Katherine! You have made my day!!
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I love the unique runner fold. I love the ikat design. I love everything about this table!
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Thanks Sandra!
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Wonderful table my friend! I love the adorable little pear and the gorgeous table runner!
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The chartreuse is really lovely and bright. I like how you gave it a romantic feel.
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thanks so much Hope!
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