Tablescaping

I am inspired by beautiful spaces. I think this is why I look at each of my magazines until they're completely worn out, by the time the next issue comes. I love "tablescaping" because it is a decorating element that invites you into the space and delights your spirit. It makes me feel like something special is about to happen and if someone stops by, it makes them feel like I was hoping they would come.
The element of real living in these sophisticated settings is that you "scape" with everyday items.
The following pictures are from my home because I staged it today for our open house. At least when the open house failed, I still had my pretty tables!

To show you how attainable this can be, I'll tell you where I found my items and the prices. I am telling you...anyone with any budget can live in sophisticated settings!

My Outdoor Oasis:

Table: A "gift" from someone who moved and didn't want to move it! (Free. The edge of the table was a faded green around the glass and the legs. We sprayed it black for new life!)

Chairs: Walmart last summer ($20 ea)

Place mats: Pier 1 Imports almost 4 years ago (Free for a wedding present, but they were $5 ea)

Plates: Winco (that's right...Winco, as in the grocery outlet store) 2 winters ago ($0.48 ea)

Napkins: Fred Meyer in the outdoor section ($1.99 for package of 50 and I already needed them for my son's birthday party!)

Lanterns: Fred Meyer in the outdoor section ($3.99 ea)

Rug: Overstock.com last summer ($199 and free shipping. This rug is in many stores for over $300)

Lemons/Limes: Albertsons Grocery Store ($12 including the ones inside too. I will also use these for marinades and in my water)

Candlestick: Garage Sale ($1 and I sprayed it red)

Vase: Pier 1 Imports (Free for Wedding present, but it was $15)

Container for Napkins: Winco last summer ($2)

Water vase (red pitcher): Costco ($20)

Candle Sticks: Home Goods ($11 and $14 on clearance)

As you can see it just takes a little creativity and the willingness to hunt down good deals and use "collections" that come from different seasons and different years.








Interior Nature:

Table: Craiglist

Place mats: Pier 1 Imports (Free for Wedding present, but they were $3.99 ea)

Plates: Target (Free for Wedding present, but they were $30 for a 4 place set. I used the dessert plates from this set outside with my Winco dishes)

Napkins: Fred Meyer in the outdoor section ($1.99 for package of 50 and I already needed them for my son's birthday party!)

Lemons/Limes: Albertsons Grocery Store ($12 including the ones outside too. I will also use these for marinades and in my water)

Mason Jars: Loved Ones (Free because I saved them from gifts of canned goods)

Silver Platter (Also a chalkboard): Goodwill ($1.99 on 1/2 off day)

Topiary: Goodwill ($4.99. I fixed it and painted the base)

LED Candle: Birthday present (Target)

White Cups: Target ($2.99 ea)

Willow Balls: Pier 1 Imports ($1.99 ea)







Wow. I know that was a lot of information. You can breathe now! Hopefully that will jog your memory as to what you have tucked away in those closets. There are amazing variety to what can be paired together in design. You can go with one color (like the interior green theme) or you can pull in variety (like the bright outdoor space). You can go. You can love where you live. You can feel at home where you are.

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