I know my strengths.
I know my weaknesses.
And then there are my in-betweens …
Topping that list are the elusive “tablescapes” …
They’re like some kind of rite of passage in this home décor and diy genre I blog in … and I have to admit that I’m barely passing this course.
Seriously. I’ve been handing in C-level work.
But that’s okay. I know that I’ll never be renowned for my tablescapes. I’ve accepted that fact.
So why, you may be asking yourselves, did I try my hand at creating one today?
I could blame it on the Chicago teacher’s strike. A strike that has entered into its second week. It’s thrust me in limbo. For some reason, I can’s seem to tackle any major room makeovers while the teachers walk that picket line.
So, instead of hanging bead board wallpaper in the master bedroom, I toiled around the dining room and set the table for fall …
… using things I had on hand. Like that drop cloth table runner and numbered napkins.
But I have to be honest with you all. The real reason behind this post is because I fell victim to the mega-bloggers and their fall-themed parties …
Uh oh. Looks like I need to scramble and get my front porch all fall-y …
… don’t be surprised if you see those dollar store black crows popping up again on Thursday.
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I happen to like your table scape. Don’t sell yourself short. I think that some folks get too carried away and forget that the table is also for food and relaxation. Love your napkins! Connie 🙂
not bad for a throw together!!! 🙂
You go girl!!
Love how you have incorporated the crows. They gave the table scape penance.
Linda
I’m contemplaating tablescapes as well…
she parks her car and takes her clothes off, says she’s close to understanding jesus, she knows she’s more than just a little misunderstood, she has trouble acting normal when she’s nervous…. oh how i love the counting crows….
and i love your version, too. and now i need to go dig out my cd….
I love the table! and you crack me up because I felt compelled to buy like 10 (or maybe more) of those $ store black crows too. lol (don’t worry….not for my table….probably for every other possible place in my house). I’ve never done a tablescape….but also felt victim to the mega bloggers and their party invites! haha I think you’re table turned out awesome….I’m sort of wondering if it looks like fall threw-up on mine.
Taking some time to decorate is always a good thing, no?! Makes me feel better about the changing seasons anyway!
Love it all…especially those (in)famous crows!!!! They seem to be popping up everywhere!!
Nancy
I’m kinda diggin those crows. Your porch will be amazing for fall I’m just sure of it!
Ha! I think you did a great job. I never tablescape, or decorate my mantle per the season…I never have the time. So I must be scoring an “F” in that respect. I did make a vase this weekend which I intended to bring into the house and put on the dining table. But things don’t always go according to plan http://www.creativeinchicago.com/2012/09/acorn-vase-tutorial.html
I LOVE the counting crows … and those dollar store crows are surprisingly not as creepy as I would think dollar store crows would be. 🙂 And your tablescaping ability not as C rated as you claim, you’re at the top of the class. 🙂
What table? All I could see was the wicked cool header. Awesome!!!!
Ok — love the new look, Linda!! ANd I’m with you — Layla got me off my decorating arse and I, too, have a fall tablescape. Maybe we’ll be good in that dept for a while… 🙂
xo heidi
Those crows are ready for trig – they’ve mastered basic counting! The teacher’s strike seems to be doing wonders for your tablescape skills!
Kelly
Right there with ‘ya on tablescapes, getting the porch ready… and the avoidance of hanging beadboard.
~Bliss~
I suppose it’s some kind of heresy to put this out here for all the world to read, but…
I don’t get the whole tablescape thing. By the time I gather people around the table and the food we’re going to share and the stuff we need to easily eat it, I’m tapped out. Stick a vase with some flowers in it on the center of table and call it good!
I feel like tablescapes are like sandwiches: the ones that other people make always seem better. It has something to do with knowing what went on behind the scenes, I think…
Right there with you , my friend. Except I might not even be passing the class!
I’m terrible at creating tablescapes and decorative vignettes. I’m always envious of pretty tables like yours! I really like the napkins with the stamped numbers. And are those yarn pompoms in the wood vessel? Cute 🙂
I think this table is an A+!! Love the little pom-poms, too cute
A+ for adorable napkins! Your table looks great!
I went to Homegoods last week to buy a crow and they didn’t have any left. I now see why. You bought them all. Your tablescape is cute. I like it alot. Especially the crows! Lol. 🙂 ~~Blessings, Annabell
I have done one tablescape since I started my blog. I just stink at them. I would say your tablescape career could definitely upgrade to being a strength!
I love the crows! They’re so neat! I’m also glad to hear that I’m not the only one that’s planning on recycling some pieces from my tablescape to my mantel! 😉
The $store crows are my favorite! I’ve used some for a few years now and have about worn them out. Ugh, I haven’t even been able to think about fall yet! My goal is to have a mantle done for Kate’s party. Guess I better get things hauled down from the attic!
I think you grade yourself too hard……I like crows and they are perfect for fall….I just have difficulty decorating for fall when it’s 90* outside…okay….86* Florida is too hot!
I have just been blogging and in the blogging world for a few months…since the end of May. I never even heard of tablescaping, for the most part….to me, a tablescape is dragging out the China and good silverware a few times a year for the holidays…so you are WAYYYYYY ahead of me
And yours is lovely by the way…I like it. It iS nice to see one and feel as if you could actually EAT FOOD at that table too 🙂
I have made a decision – a very momentous one – that tablescapes will not be part of my blogging expertise. I’m more about the food. I have wanted some of those crows for my front porch for halloween guess I will need to go to the dollar store! Have you ever read my anti tablescapes post?http://www.somewhatquirkydesign.com/2012/02/please-join-me-at-table-well-im.html BTW – I really LIKE your tablescape.