Gone Fishing Tablescape

All of us in this family are fly-fishermen. Our sons tie flies; if I am missing metallic thread, I simply check their fishing stuff. Our eldest ties the best ants ever! I've wanted to share this table with you for a while now. 

I loved this sign so much that when I saw it, it flew into my shopping cart.
"Casting flies, telling lies" - anyone married to a fisherperson will attest that the ones that got away keep getting bigger and bigger as the years pass by.

Rattan/nito chargers, plates with a fish (Oh I know it's a bass, yes, yes, I do). Brown napkins in rattan/nito napkin rings. Brass flatware. and one fly sitting atop the napkin ring are all that i used to set each place setting. Now, I do recommend you use old flies, not new ones, and then be sure to nip the barbs off or your guests might be in need of a bandaid or too!

A fishing basket, some reels, an artisan fillet knife in it's sheath, and a twig or two are part of the centerpiece decor. Oh, let's not forget the large lantern.

I also added a few succulents. I really am trying with these things.. I either water too much or they wilt.. they are just not happy here! Look at these at Delores Arabian's gorgeous blog, Vignette Design. You will see how gorgeous they can be!

Cast:

Burlap runner - made by moi, fabric from Hancock Fabrics

Rattan/ Nito chargers - Pier One and World Market

Rattan/Nito napkin rings - World Market

Dinner plates - Zrike Wildlife, Bass

Flatware - gift from mom

Water goblets - French Handblown, Santa Fe NM

Wine hocks - Stein Mart

Napkins - Tuesday Morning

Lantern - Gourmet Pantry, Lubbock

I am humbled and honored that you dropped in today. Thank you.

I'm linking up with the hostess with the mostest, Susan from Between Naps on the Porch for her

lovely Tablescape Thursday party. Please drop in and see the other gorgeous tables!

I'm also linking up to Seasonal Sunday's over at the Tablescaper's. Cya there. 

Viva Cinco de Mayo Tablescape

Bienvienidos! Welcome.  

Today we are celebrating a bit of Mexican history. Cinco de Mayo. The day the Mexican army overtook the French army in the Battle of Puebla, a town in central Mexico on May 5th, 1862.  

The centerpiece I put together today was inspired by a post that Delores Arabian posted recently on her blog - 

Vignette Design (a daily read of mine!); Succulents. 

Providence was mine this week, Wally World had a huge selection of succulents available in all sizes! And I was there at the right time...

Providence once again shown down on me. Back in the dark ages when we were first married, this serape was in our possession. Then it disappeared. Yep, to be long forgotten. This week, my SIL brought it back. It was meant to be! The Fiesta dishes are still awol though; (Serape; 1940's Piedras Negras, Mexico.

Silver chargers, Talavera pottery dishes, concho flatware, succulents and Guatemalan napkins are the mainstays of this table.  So without much further ado and little or no dialogue, ándale!

 

The appetizer compote contains a small succulent for our guests to take home as a remembrance. Each one is wrapped in a bit of burlap, secured with the threads from the frayed burlap.

OOOps, looks like a stray burlap fiber has found it's way onto the fork.. another blooper picture for next year!

The carafe from Cielo, Santa Fe. Brought home last trip. Matches the goblets and the compotes.

 

Cast:

Serape - 1940's Mexico

Silver chargers - estate sale silver tray finds

Talavera - Guadalupano Imports, Santa Fe, NM

Concho flatware - Wallace

Napkins - The Chile Shop, Santa Fe, NM

Napkin rings - Pier One

Goblets, compotes and decanter - Cielo, Santa Fe, NM

Margarita glasses - World Market, several years ago

Talavera siesta man - TJMaxx

Planters - estate sale find

Mercury glass candlesticks - Jackalope, Santa Fe, NM, recently

Roman candles - Hobby Lobby

Eternal peppers - Santa Fe, NM

I'm linking up to Susan's weekly tablescape party, Tablescape Thursday. Drop in, will ya? It's a great time to see all the gorgeous tables the ladies and gents have set for you!
I'm Linking up with The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sunday.. drop in for some more delights!

Please do come back on Friday for a  savory recipe to serve in the compotes!