Wednesday, April 1, 2015

A Crown Of Beads. . .

During Holy Week,
"Mr. Ed" and I have taken a short break from our 2015 Project List!



So~o~o. . .
 while "Mr. Ed" has been enjoying the out~of~doors
in On Crooked Creektt's Gardens, I set an Easter Tablescape!

My source of inspiration 
comes from this new table runner purchased recently at Pier 1. 





This runner has many of the hues 
within On Crooked Creektt's renewed Dining Room.

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While laundering my Ralph Lauren soft buttery yellow tablecloth,
I placed the runner across the Dining Room table and began pulling
dinnerware, flatware, florals, napkins, and vases for our Easter Dinner.



White petite ruffled vases, 
purchased at Nell Hill's Atchison Store several years ago, 
will be the perfect "fit" for these sunny yellow silk tulips 
from a recent Memories of Home's Spring Open House!



Miniature soft buttery yellow daffodils, 
nestled neatly within ecru reticulated urns 
from last years Memories of Home purchase, will be worked into the centerpiece.
Everyday ecru hued dinnerware from Kohl's Food Network
mimics the detail within the runner.


Deep hued honey golden cotton napkins
paired with newly purchased ecru linen napkins with a white crocheted lace edge,
will be gently folded and held together 
with a crown of beaded soft buttery yellow and white napkin rings.



Fresh from the dryer, no ironing required,
I placed the runner atop my Ralph Lauren Tablecloth.

Next,
I assembled my centerpiece arrangement.
Placing a daffodil filled urn on either side of my vintage bow handled tureen,
filled with natural hued faux eggs resting atop dried Spanish moss,
extends the centerpiece down the center of the Dining Room table.














Then,
I filled each petite white ruffled vase 
with a single miniature sunny yellow silk tulip
and set it to the upper left of each dinner plate.









To complete each place setting,
I used my everyday stainless Oneida flatware 
and added my crystal etched rose water goblets and green rimmed juice glasses
for addition interest and color within our stemware.












By layering the two napkins together 
and adding a  crown of beaded soft buttery yellow and white napkin ring,
I  eliminated the usual "stacking of plates and saucers", 
and brought the brightly honey golden hues to accentuate the table runner
with a striking statement.

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A crown of beads,
Spring  soft buttery yellow daffodils 
and sunny yellow tulips,
combined with ecru and white dinnerware and accessories
fill the Dining Room On Crooked Creektt for our Easter Celebration!









May we each fill renewal during this blessed Easter time!



A crown of thorns upon his head,
nailed to a cross of wood to die for me
my Redeemer, my Savior, my King
evermore, shall I be renewed in his gift of Love!





Until next time. . .


On Crooked Creektt will be joining 


Cindy @ Dwellings ~ The Heart Of Your Home for Amaze Me Monday!

and. . .



and. . .


Karen @ Karen's Up On The Hill for Something To Talk About!

and. . .



and. . .


Jody and Stan @ Rooted In Thyme for Simple and Sweet Fridays!


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seeds of inspiration bloom from these host and hostesses linky parties.
Be sure to visit and delight your family dwelling with brilliant interior design.

Thursday, March 26, 2015

2015's Project #4. . .

On Crooked Creektt's  2015 Project #4 is completed!

"Mr. Ed" just finished all the painting in the Dining Room!



An amazing renewal is taking place in this space, as well.

Long before the Dining Room was painted,
"Mr. Ed" and I shopped for a new rug to place beneath our table.



We decided on a tan fretwork area rug,
 measuring 7 ft. X 10 ft. from our local Target store.






Larger in pattern and size, and lighter in hue, 
this area rug fills our small Dining Room quite nicely.

For the renewal in On Crooked Creektt's upper level living areas,
"Mr. Ed " and I chose Sherwin~Williams Sandbar. I adore its subtle hue!

I am extremely pleased with the way this hue shifts 
from soft taupe~to subtle gray~to pale sea blue depending on the light!










The most difficult part of this renewal,
other than the emptying of the china buffet and hutch 
and  moving that huge piece of furniture, 
was waiting to put out my Spring decor!

Since the wall pockets had been styled prior to painting,
all that was left to do was adding light touches of Spring to the buffet and hutch.








Before I began returning the contents of the hutch,
I styled the top and open shelf for Springs arrival to the Prairie.

Meandering wisps of forsythia branches trail around my Anduze Pots.

A soft ecru linen runner, slightly scrunched, 
continues the renewal theme 
within On Crooked Creektt's Dining Room.

I'm featuring a hand painted vintage china plate from Japan 
to harmonious blend the surrounding hues within this vignette.










A freshly polished vintage silver Tea Service
helps reflect the light streaming through the patio door.






Traditional Timeless Classic Styling flows 
from Entry Hall~to Galley Style Kitchen~to Dining Room
(Click on any of the rooms listed above to see those 2015 Projects!)
with On Crooked Creektt's 2015 Project #4!


Dining Room After Renewal!



Dining Room After Renewal!


Dining Room Before 2015 Renewal.


Dining Room Before 2015 Renewal.

"Mr. Ed" and I are taking a short break before beginning 2015's Project #5!

We've decided it's time to move to the out~of~doors
and enjoy On Crooked Creektt's  Gardens 
as they begin to awaken to Spring!



So~o~o. . .
I'll leave you with one last glimpse of the renewal of our Dining Room.


Until next time. . .



On Crooked Creektt will be joining



and. . .


Christine @ Rustic and Refined for Table It!

and. . .



and. . .




and. . .





Each and every week,
seeds of inspiration bloom from these host and hostesses linky parties.
Be sure to visit and delight your family dwelling with brilliant interior design.