Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Tablescape Thursday... in Black & White

I went for another streamlined look for TT this week. I love a black & white palate and found white tulips (my ultimate blossom of choice) to complement the tablescape:


You can see the new little doggie door my son-in-law installed for me when he and my daughter and grand-munchkin were visiting from New York a couple of weeks ago. I love it and the pups are finally getting the hang of using it. Yay!




The flatware pattern is Arctic - I purchased it on sale from Pottery Barn a year or so ago. I love the look and heft of it.



The napkin rings were purchased on eBay. Don't you love that site?!



I don't recall the make of the table linens, but I do remember purchasing them from Bed Bath & Beyond a few years ago. My son gave me the wine glasses several years ago. I love them, too. I think the long stems give them a real look of elegance!


And the tulips. *sigh* They just make me happy. I purchased them from Target for $20 for the whole bunch. Color me happy!!


Thanks so much to Susan of Between Naps on the Porch for hosting Tablescape Thursdays. Check out her blog to take a peek at everyone else's incredible TT creations!






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23 comments:

  1. ScribblerApril 29, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    Stunning sophisticated table. White tulips are one of my favorite things.

    Scribbler

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  2. MarthaApril 29, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    Love the sophistication of black and white. Alas, had no company this week so no tablescape!

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  3. Christi @ A Southern LifeApril 29, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    I love this table. So simple, yet elegant. It's the black and white and silver combination. Great table!

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  4. susanApril 29, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    Very elegant! I buy myself flowers too. We deserve it! Great post!

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  5. Coleens RecipesApril 29, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    Beautiful photography!!! Gorgeous table!!!

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  6. theUngourmetApril 29, 2009 at 11:11 PM

    Your table looks beautiful! I love Pottery Barn! I love your napkins rings too! Very Lovely!

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  7. MichelleApril 29, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    OH MY..I love that tablecloth and the flatware is fab! And the white tulip centerpiece is just perfect..so elegant!

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  8. Thibeault's TableApril 29, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    Lori, your table setting is beautiful. Black really is elegant. And the white tulips add the perfect touch.

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  9. Diana LaMarreApril 30, 2009 at 3:52 AM

    Those whiite tulips are perfect for an elegant black/white table (I wish I had some for mine).
    I love the name of your blog, too.

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  10. ChandyApril 30, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    What a great table... Black and white is such and elegant combo!

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  11. Sand Hill ArtApril 30, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    One of our galleries is having a Black & White competition in October: you may have provided me with a super idea! Now I have to practice painting glass.

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  12. ellen bApril 30, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    I really like your black and white table. I'm a real sucker for napkin rings and these are just fabulous!! Happy TT!

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  13. Melissa @ For the Love of HealthApril 30, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Looks elegant and fabulous! I would love to sit down and eat a great dinner there! :-)

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  14. From the Old InkWellApril 30, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    Lovely tablescape! Thanks for you nice comment.

    BTW, You have some yummy looking recipes on your blog. I'll be back whenever I smell the bread baking. :)

    Blessings, Marsha

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  15. LindaApril 30, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    Gorgeous Lori!
    L~xo

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  16. Kim @ Starshine ChicApril 30, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    Love it! And I love ebay too! Great napkin rings. The tulips are beautiful as well.

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  17. BridgetApril 30, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    So elegant. I love the tulips too!
    Happy TT, Bridget

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  18. MaryBethApril 30, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    Very simple yet very elegant...I love the look of your napkin rings, they are gorgeous!!

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  19. Teacup MosaicsApril 30, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    Love the black and white so elegant and if the napkins rings are missing, they are at my house.

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  20. KathleenApril 30, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    Very pretty! The napkin rings are wonderful...and cute doggie door too!

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  21. MaryApril 30, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    Oh what a VERY elegant table!

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  22. AnonymousApril 30, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    Hi Lori! Oh, what a beautiful table you've set! Those napkins rings are so elegant!
    Be a sweetie and take a picture of one of your puppies little bum going out the new doggie door! That would be a hoot!
    Be a sweetie,
    shelia :0

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  23. Lori (All That Splatters)April 30, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    Shelia, what a great idea!! I'll try and catch that shot. :D

    Thank you all. This is only my second stab at Tablescape Thursday, and you've all been very encouraging! ;) I really do appreciate that!!

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