Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Thrifty Finds

























I wasn’t planning on setting a blue table this week but I found these lovely blue glasses at the thrift store on the weekend so I just had to use them. I’ve been looking at all the gorgeous wine glasses with beautiful coloured stems for ages but every time I saw them in the shops they were about $25 each. Way too much!  So when I spied these the other day for $1.50 each I grabbed them as quickly as I could.














































Instead of having blue and white I decided to be a little different and set my Calico ware china with taupe plates instead. The flatware I had bought a while back was a perfect match. (Sorry about the bits on the napkins left from the burlap runner!)



























Once again I was having trouble making some sort of centrepiece for the table. I just used a lovely hurricane I had received for my birthday and gathered up some small cups, saucers, china balls and spare lids and piled them up.
The table ended up looking a bit ‘fallish’ again but that’s ok I got to use my new glasses!!





Suzy



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19 comments:

  1. reganOctober 18, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Lovely table.....I love the hurricane filled with what-not! Very nice!

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  2. TerriOctober 18, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Gorgeous! I love how you tied the napkins up. The blues and burlap look fab together. The new blue glasses are so perfect for this tablescape, and what a bargain! I see your pretty blue tea cup in your decoration too.
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  3. MarieOctober 18, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Lovely cobalt blue table setting. Those blue wine glasses are a steal at that price. Great job!
    -Marie

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  4. Ruth...Time Was AntiquesOctober 18, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Blue Calico is a favorite. Great addition of the taupe and I love your centerpiece idea..very imaginative!
    R

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  5. MariaelenaOctober 19, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    very pretty...nicely done...Mariaelena

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  6. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageOctober 19, 2011 at 3:07 AM

    Very nice, Suzy! Your blues and natural elements make for a very interesting table. The centerpiece is a very smart idea! Thanks for sharing with us today.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  7. Gayle Page-RobakOctober 19, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    What a lovely setting you have at your table...I love it. Your centerpiece turned out beautifully! I look forward to returning. I am in Canada. I have joined your followers list and invite you to join my followers list; as well,I hope you will grab a blog button. Hugs, Gayle
    http://atastefultouch.blogspot.com

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  8. Inspired By JuneOctober 19, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Love those bees wick candles, Suzy! And what a clever idea to add small dishes to the hurricane - lovely tablescape!

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  9. SarahOctober 19, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Suzy, your table is lovely. I like the burlap details. The tan and the blue are a nice combo.

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  10. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeOctober 19, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Everything is beautiful but I have to say, that big vase with the cups, etc. in it is my absolute favorite!!! What a clever and lovely idea!!

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  11. bjOctober 19, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    I love your table..anything burlap is wonderful.
    xo bj

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  12. Mid-Atlantic MarthaOctober 20, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    So pretty --- I LOVE your pretty new blue stems -- what a great find!

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  13. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)October 20, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    This is fantastic! Each and every single picture is so gorgeous.Love the idea. Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  14. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasOctober 20, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Suzie,
    Love this sweet tablescape!! So charming!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  15. MarigeneOctober 21, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Lovely table! Blue and white is always a favorite...love the shape of your new stemware.

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  16. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsOctober 21, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    How creative to add the cups and smaller items into the glass hurricane. And I don't blame you. I would have snatched up those gorgeous blue glasses, too! They look great with your china.

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  17. Curtains in My TreeOctober 22, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    I see you like the blue calsio also. I have had a set since 1984

    I have the set by stafforshire
    some burleigh
    and queen set

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  18. Alycia NicholsOctober 23, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Oooohhhh, Suzy....beautiful table setting!!! The place settings are great with the burlap tie and interjection of the taupe! Great deal on the glassware at such a price, and SUCH a fun centerpiece!!!!!! VERY unique!

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  19. DiannOctober 23, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Your table looks so pretty! The new glasses are perfect. I can totally relate to searching out thrift colored glasses. I love them but, they are so expensive in full retail stores! Thank you for joining TTF! I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday!
    Hugs, Diann :)

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