Connie already had the black and white transferware dishes, so we decided to use that as our inspiration. With that idea in place, we traveled to Oneonta where Connie knew of a fabric store with some great prices. Fortunately, the black and white toile was there just waiting for us, and we liked the idea of the green trimmed in black for an overlay. Connie is very talented with a sewing machine, so she made both the round table cloth and the overlay.
Since the toile featured roosters, we decided to use a couple in our centerpiece. We grouped them with white and orange pumpkins and added the three hurricanes to hold candles. These hurricanes are very versatile, since both the top and bottom sections are hollow. We used dried green split peas in the bottom and candy corn in the top for added color.
The challenge was how to keep the split peas in the bottom while we turned them over and positioned them on the table. The answer was Press 'N Seal. After filling the bottom section with the split peas, we covered the opening with Press 'N Seal, bringing it up the sides. After we placed the hurricanes on the table, we folded the Press 'N Seal down and trimmed off the excess.
At each place we used the black and white transferware dishes, clear goblets, my Towle hotel stainless and black and white polka dot napkins with silver napkin rings. For our placecards, we stuck a black chenille pipe cleaner into a miniature pumpkin, making a loop to hold the namecard. Colorful and inexpensive.
For more tablescape ideas, be sure to visit Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. You are certain to find lots to inspire you.
40 comments:
Love everything about it! Great use of prints, textures and colors.
This is so lovely. You are all so talented at this church tablescaping. So many wonderful colors and so cute rooster. Cindy
I love that table. Thank you for stopppin by.
What can I say, love the black nd white transfer dishes and the whole setting is outstanding.
Thanks for stopping by my blog. We had 2 "Dime Stores" or "5 and dime's" WooWorth and TG&Y. I miss them also.
Those hurricanes with the split peas and candy corn are genius!! I love the balck and white toile. Love all your details!
Kathy, your church is so fortunate to have the three of you creative ladies! This doesn't really just have to be Halloween. It really is just lovely. Have a wonderful trip. I'm so jealous. laurie
And I forgot, Have a great trip!
Oooh, I love the black and white toile dishes...and adding the green is a great background. Well done ladies!
-marie
it looks terrific! have a great trip~
Kathy! Wow! Wow! Wow! That table is simply beautiful! I saved each pic for inspiration. Loved the pea/candy corn filled candleholders - thats my fave! thanks so much for sharing! Blessings, Barb
Hi Kathy, I am so happy you posted this tablescape I love, love, love it. hope you have a wonderful time in France. Bon Voyage, Kathy
Oh I love it! Everything is just perfect and so creative! Have a great time in France and have a great Thursday!
Beautiful! What a masterpiece. Love the black and white with the green and the candlesticks! LOVE IT!
Beautiful table....love the black and white with the orange!
Beautiful halloween tablescape, Kathy! The orange and green pop against the black and white. I am so jealous you are going to France. But I hope you have you have a fun and safe trip!...Christine
Hi...Just clicked over thru a commenter on another blog I read. You have a lovely blog with some great ideas for decorating.
Where in France will you be visiting? My husband is in France as I write this...we are Americans living in the UK for the past 6 years.
Have a wonderful trip!
A very pretty table -- love the candlesticks with candy and peas. The black and white dishes and the black and white tablecloth.
This is beautiful!! I love the colors!
Your table just pops! I love black and white toile. I use it for my herb festival display tables. The rooster is gorgeous-is he Fitz & Floyd? Your hurricanes are just plain fun! excellent job!
Kate
Mr friend, THAT is my favorite tablescape of yours. I LOVE IT!!!!!
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I love the tablescape!! Teh color combination is gorgeous!! Have fun on your trip to France! Can you slip me in your suitcase? I can translate!! hugs...Debbie
France?Bring me something pretty!ha.
Halloween or not,I LOVE THOSE DISHES.They are gorgeous.These are really very well done.
Have fun in France,be safe...Ann
Fabulous table!!! So many great ideas. Your friend could make a fortune selling her tablecloths, she has great talent!
P.S. Have fun in France!
Just a beautiful setting and I love the colors.
Have a Thankful Thursday
from the Raggedy Roberta Anne
Love that table--especially the candy corn hurricane centerpieces.
Fabulous combo of patterns, textures & colors! Thanks for showing this tablescape...it is full of great ideas..
Going to France??? Lucky you...have a great trip! ;-) Bo
This is certainly a "keeper"! Love the look - Elegant Halloween.
Have a wonderful trip. Can't wait to hear about it upon your return.
That is lovely! Your friend did a great job on the tablecloths..The transfer ware is beautiful.
What a cute tablescape!
I love the green with the black & white toile. And I love the hurricanes with the split peas & candy corn. You are very ingenious with the press & seal. I would have never thought of that.
I loved the clever idea of the Press n Seal!!! The tablescape was wonderful!
I gather from your comment on my post about MIZZOU (about Mike Anderson--and we LOVE that man!) you are from Arkansas! I was born in Batesville and lived in the Mtn. View area until I was nearly five (a gazillion years ago!). I still have lots of relatives in that area--so I love the Razorbacks, too!
Have a wonderful trip and be safe! Dana
Great table...I love that big table cover, it's beautiful....And I wanted to stop by and wish you a wonderful safe trip this Saturday....Can't wait to see all the pictures when you get back!!
Sue.
Kathy this is beautiful!
I love the Black and White dishes and the candy corns.
Lovely TT! ;)
You are just amazing. Have a wonderful trip. "Mangez bien, riez souvent, aimez beaucoup."
Oh, I just love the black and white transferware dishes. And the toile tablecloth is divine. So many creative ideas here. What I loved the most was how you created such a fun table for Halloween that was actually beautiful and not garish. Loved the candy corn hurricanes!
What great ideas for a Halloween table that isn't full of skeletons and spiders! Love it. I really like the glass hurricanes, and the candy corn. Clever way of keeping the split peas in place, too!
Thanks... and bon voyage!
Cass
This is so pretty. Makes me wish it was Halloween.
Charlotte
Beautiful table! Gosh, I wish I had a sewing machine to do linens. I love the green, black and white mix!
JudyBug
What a gorgeous tablesetting. So nice to see something different. I love the transferwarea and all the chickens. So pretty. Hugs, Marty
How beautiful. Love the transferware and the candles with
candy corn around them. Great details!
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