Wednesday, June 16, 2010

ladybug picnic...






Isn’t it great how a little addition of salad plates can perk up things you already own? The hand painted details and raised ladybug were impossible to resist.



When I bought the plates, I was sure I would use them with a shade of green. I have several and all of them look good with the ladybugs. I also tried them with red plates which also looked good. When I tried the yellow, it just seemed to pop and set that summery mood.
These black wire candlesticks are so versatile. I have used them for formal and informal settings. I have little bits of red in my kitchen and this plant sits on the windowsill. I added a few black dots to the pot to make it look "ladybugish".

36 comments:

  1. love it! love it so much i already own them too... anything garden i gotta have! i was just looking at the ladybug bread i made too, great minds think alike~

    beautiful table, best bug in town!

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  2. Your dishes are so cute. I love the ladybug theme. Great idea to paint the dots on the container.
    I browsed your blog and loved your other tablescape, as well.

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  3. What a lovely tablescape. I love the ladybug design. Very cute!

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  4. looks like a lovely setting for a nice bite of lunch.

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  5. What a fun picnic setting! Those ladybug plates are really cute!

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  6. So cute! I love the ladybug plates, and you're right, they really pop on the yellow dinner plates. Great idea to add spots to the planter to make it "ladybugish"! Love it!

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  7. How precious Barbara! I love the darling ladybug plates. You created a tablescape bursting with charm and whimsy. Adorable & fun!

    Blessings to you sweet friend.
    ~Melissa :)

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  8. Cute ladybug plates and great wicker chargers too!

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  9. I love ladybugs and those plates are wonderful!I agree, they look great on the yellow ones though it will be nice to mix and match them with others you own. I like how you added the black dots to the red pot!

    DD

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  10. Those ladybug plates are so cute.

    Thanks for coming to visit us at 3 sisters.

    Have a great rest of the week.

    From the 3 sisters 365,
    Natasha, Stacey and Holly

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  11. I like your ladybug plates. Such a cute setting. It all looks so wonderful on the dark wood of that table. I just scrolled down and saw that table you did last week. I will have you know I was thumbing through the fabric tonight for a red tablecloth and dreaming about getting some blue fabric with stars for some napkins. I gave up on the idea, but I may have to try it next year. I just loved that table. The simplicity and the impact of the colors was perfect.
    Sherry

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  12. That's a beautiful setting. I love the deep colors feel to this.

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  13. Oh i love those salad plates. I too would have scooped them up. Your yellow plates are perfect. quite enchanting.

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  14. Ahhhhhh, ladybug! This is a darling table. Who doesn't LOVE ladybugs! So adorable. I love the looped twiggy chargers! They add a wonderful and textural element. Fabulous.
    BTW I am a new follower!
    Yvonne

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  15. How absolutely darling. They are so cute. What an inviting table you have set.

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  16. This is so cute....I love the plates....I would definately buy them!!

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  17. Me again....what state are you in? I am in the Phoenix area...no bobcats, but lots of sahuaros!!

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  18. Red and yellow = one very happy table, and the dots on the pot, well, that's just the finishing detail.

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  19. i am most impressed with this I love love love ladybugs... I must find dishes like these... a few years back I kept collecting 2 or 4 of dishes with themes and my grandmother told me stop doing it you will have no place to put them.. I wish I had not listened... my china and dish collection is so small and I am in my 40's.. I guess I better start garage sale hopping... LOL but I do love your tablescape.. THe bob cat picture is so scary.. Did you zoom it??? where do you live? colorado??? I am your newest fan. I learned what a sahuaro is today ... thanks and by the way.. Did you take the picture of the ladybug picnic yourself? my son and I grew ladybugs this year and just released them in May.
    take care.

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  20. ahhhh so pretty!! ladybug looove!!!

    Happy Table Scape Thursday:)))

    Hugs,
    Kay Ellen

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  21. Love your ladybug plates, they look great combine with the yellow plates and red napkins.

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  22. So cute!! Love how the white ladybug plates pop off the yellow ones!
    And thanks for your comment on my blog! It is fun to create a tablescape. Let's see how often I can come up with a cute one!

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  23. Lovely tablescape, perfect for a summer setting! I love your ladybug salad plates!..Christine

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  24. I love the ladybugs. I have done several ladybug tables in the past. I need to see if these plates are still available to add to my collection. Thanks for sharing and have a great day!

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  25. A beautiful table! Loving your pictures and your blog. Thank you for visiting!

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  26. Love those plates!! And your chargers too, and the candleholders! Beautiful table! Yes, I do have it made with my mom next door. It's so nice to share things, and combine when necessary!

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  27. Cute lady bug plates. Just scrolled down and saw the Bob Cat photos....OMGosh how lucky are you to have so much wildlife right in your backyard. I know Bob Cats can be dangerous, but I can only imagine watching them from my home. We were at a local zoo this week, and we spent several minutes watching the Bob Cats play and climb around. What a joy to watch. Thanks for sharing and for stopping by. BTW, I am offering a 200th posting giveaway.

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  28. Hi Barbara, your ladybug dishes are so darling. they make a wonderful tablescape. Summer love that's what it is. Good job!
    Hugs, Jeanne

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  29. How cute and sweet those ladybug dishes are! Love the whimsy of all of this -- great ladybug picnic!

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  30. Oh, I love this table. All the colors and accessories are just perfect. Beautiful!

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  31. Oh, this table setting is so adorable. Those chargers/placemats are cute. I eyed them all Spring, but did not buy them b/c they never had eight at a time.

    Requi

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  32. This is a darlin' table! You can't go wrong with lucky ladybugs! Keep your flag-a-wavin'...Joan

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  33. Yes, it is really a charming table. Ladybugs are always cute. Loook all so summerly and happy.
    Greetings, Johanna

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  34. Darling plates and tablescape! Just loved all your posts. Can't wait to show my husband your bobcat pics. How amazing.

    Like your blog title too!

    I might have some photography questions. Thanks for offering to answer. I am a beginner.

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  35. Love your photography. And, your tablescapes are gorgeous. I'm definitely taking notes as I struggle with them.

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