Sister-in-law - What's that under the dining room table?
me - Um...my mother's silver tea set.
SIL - Get it off the floor!
me - OK
So then I added some plates for color and a plant and....there you have it.
me - I don't like my dining room table top.
SIL - Do you have any pears for the bowl?
me - Oh, yeah, down in the basement.
SIL - Go get 'em.
me - Here they are.
SIL - Perfect! Where did you get them?
me - From GW - just liked them, but hadn't done anything with them yet.
SIL - Do you have any candlesticks?
me - How about these gold grooved candlesticks.
SIL - Love 'em! Where did you get them?
me - 10 cents each at a garage sale.
me - How about this cabinet - it's boring.
SIL - Let's put the tureen there.
me - OK. And maybe some books? (I love books!)
SIL - OK, something else.....hum......
me - How about these birds?
SIL - Fabulous! Don't tell me you got them for 99 cents or I'll scream.
me - Well, they were 88 cents each at GW
SIL - ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We laughed ourselves silly at midnight!
One more thing....ever try to make a daybed with a trundle? Don't! It's insane! We had company 3 times in 10 days and I had to do this 3 times!!!
But while I was at it, I added a little rug that I had rolled up under the crib!
Also, had to add the little thrifty $4 bench for the grandies to climb into the bed.
I'll also be joining Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for her wonderful Tabletop Party on Tuesday. She is always coming up with new and wonderful vignettes.
I'm sharing my bargains at The Nifty Thrifty Tuesday party, hosted by Linda at Coastal Charm.
But while I was at it, I added a little rug that I had rolled up under the crib!
Also, had to add the little thrifty $4 bench for the grandies to climb into the bed.I'm joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Met Monday. You'll love her site - full of great ideas and other participants.
I'll also be joining Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for her wonderful Tabletop Party on Tuesday. She is always coming up with new and wonderful vignettes.I'm sharing my bargains at The Nifty Thrifty Tuesday party, hosted by Linda at Coastal Charm.Be sure to check out the bargains.
Oh, one more thing.....don't start any projects at midnight! Linda
Oh, one more thing.....don't start any projects at midnight! Linda
41 comments:
Hi Linda! Wow! Your mom's silver service looks fabulous! And so does your Red Cliff tureen! And I love that little rug you had hidden away...so cute! Don't you just love those GW bargains? I hope you had a chance to relax this weekend! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie
It was fun to join the conversation. I love the tea service!!!
Hi Linda, sounds like you had a lot of fun with your SIL. I love what you both did. Your mom's silver set is exquisite...Christine
Hi Linda, sounds like you had a lot of fun with your SIL. I love what you both did. Your mom's silver set is exquisite...Christine
I thought I was the only one who did such silly things. lol I love the transformations. YOur table is wonderful and the silver service is fabulous on the buffet, now that tureen is also wonderful. You really did make some gorgeous vignettes. I always think it is a lot more fun when someone else is here to make suggestions. Very pretty. Thanks for linking to TTT. Hugs, Marty
I love your daybed set! I wish I could do a project at midnight. The knowledge that I have to get up for work the next morning keeps me from starting anything after 10:00!
Hi Linda,
Your silver service set is really a gorgeous piece! So glad you got it out from under the table! All of your finds are wonderful and I love your creative ideas! Great trundle daybed too. I think the guests should have to make their own bed! LOL. Hugs, Cindy
I need your sister in law!! She is quite the motivator. My daughter is a lot like that. She 'shops the house' and does things I would never have thought to do, yet we are so alike, I love it. And I love your tea set and tureen and little birds and the arrangement on your dining room table. Great post, Linda!
xoxo
Jane
I love the silver! Everything looks beautiful.
Midnight must work for you because everything looks fabulous. I love the bedding on the daybed.
I can't believe you had that silver tea service on the floor! Glad it has a featured spot, now. I also love that day bed. And no, you're not crazy. I've decorated at midnight as well. :)
The tea set looks really good!
Following you from Beneath Naps On The Porch.
Love it all but my favorite is the Toile Bedding!
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Oh it all is so pretty. TFS Be Blessed. Cindy
Linda, I am so glad your brought out the silver service, it is beautiful. What a fun time you had with your SIL. That is the best kind of decorating of all!! Glad you mentioned the day bed trundle I am debating on getting one for the playroom.I take it you are not happy with the making of it??? Kathysue
Thank goodness she told you to get that fabulous silver up off the floor! It's just gorgeous!! The plates behind it are so pretty too. The whole thing looks really lovely! Great tureen too! You shop like me - thank goodness for Goodwill!
Manuela
Everything is beautiful. I agree with everyone. The plates behind the silver are beautiful and the whole picture is just perfect. Great job. I love your daybed. Hahaha...I know what you mean about company and making beds...we have a lot of college kids coming....lots of beds all over the floor. I was informed by my son that guys wouldn't share beds it just wasn't cool...so they are everywhere! Big smile.
Blessings,
Great post by the way.
Debbie
I will decorate any time and day or night, whenever it hits you gotta go with it!!~ Everything looks fantastic!
These are such wonderful vignettes! Your silver tea set is so beautiful and that soup tureen is so pretty.
This reminds me of days at my girlfriend Rose's house, into the late, late evening, rearranging vignettes...we laughed and giggled...and had sooo much fun. Sounds like you did too!
I love how you did the story with your sil. What a fantastic tea set and you had it on the floor??
I love how you did the story with your sil. What a fantastic tea set and you had it on the floor??
Oh, I do love your vignettes. Your silver coffee/tea service is just stunning. What a great idea to add the plates and the plant. Everything is just beautiful. Thanks again so much for joining the party. Hugs, Marty
Linda that tea service is to die 4 girl...WOW!! and I do some of my best work late at night of course the next day I see all the dust on it but hey it looks great at midnight ha ha!! Love what you have done here and yes I have a day bed with the trumble under it also that pops up to make a queen size bed...Hope you have a GREAT week my friend...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
Hi Linda! Oh, everything is so pretty! I'm sure you gals had a great time! You should have taken pictures of y'all! :)
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
I loved your 'midnight decorating' story! It reminds me of times my sister & I have done some redecorating when we've visited each other. Good times!!
Smiles,
Carol
You never know when inspiration is going to strike!! At the bewitching hour of midnight you and your SIL did some great redecorating! Love the tea set.
Jane
I am your newest follower. I love your tea set. You had it on the floor?
Your tabletops look so beautiful. Please take a minute to pop over to my place too. I would love to have you at Terra Del Sole (Land of the Sun).
I think it's fun to have someone to help decorate! It's helps to see things in a new light! Isn't that the best time to start a project-Midnight? LOL Sounds like you and your Sister-in-law have WAY too much fun!!!
Thanks for sharing,
Jody
I have been guilty of starting more than a few projects in the wee hours, too...lol. Sometimes the best ideas just come then! Love those little brass birdies!
Hugs ~ Angie
Hello there sweet Linda,
My, how pretty; such an inspiration, so many great ideas!
I enjoyed reading the conversational style prose regarding the 'after midnight forray into decorating delights' with your sister -in- law; how precious!.., You folks did a great job!!
I want to also warmly invite you as a fellow participant of 'Tablescape Tuesday' to also visit 'my little corner of the blogging world' where you just may feel that you 'tumbled down the proverbial rabbit hole' of Alice In Wonderland!..,
..,(Although not about that story at all, per se; yet it is the whimsical element of this weeks post that I hope you'll thoroughly enjoy)!
Cheers and hugs from Wanda Lee @ The lume
Opps!.., I also meant to mention the silver service looks fabulous!
Cheers from Wanda Lee @ The Plumed Pen
Oh yeah, some of my best decorating ideas have come about after midnight so I know what you mean. That silver tea set is just gorgeous on that table and I LOOOVE the black and white toile bedding and valance in your guest bedroom!
Linda,
Thanks for coming to my NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAYS PARTY...luv you .10 cents candlesticks...now that's a super duper deal! Hope you have a FUN week and yes I start decorating at midnight all the time...drives Mr.CC crazy!
Blessings,
Linda
Very enjoyable post! Your SIL and you make a great team...
What a fun story! The transformation looks great and my goodness did you ever have some great thrifty treasures saved back. I do not think you are crazy because I decorate in the middle of the night all the time! Glad you had fun doing it.
Hi, thanks for stopping by my blog!! I just love that beautiful tea service!! Everything looks just beautiful....Kathy
Wow! So great how you pulled it all together with stuff you already had. And I love your 88 cent birds!
I just dropped by from Normandy Life and read this post and had to giggle, sugar! I also blog sometimes about conversations with hubby—Love Bunny— like this: He. She. He. She. Chatting back and forth. I usually put it in my Random Thoughts and this post reminded me of them. Nice to meet you, chick! I've also a grandmother becoming a great grandmother in a couple of month. Squeeeeeal. Cannot wait to see my new great granddaughter. Aren't they fun?!
xoxo,
Connie
;-)
I can't believe you had the silver service under the table!
It looks gorgeous now, such a lovely vignette you created.
~Maggie~
That tureen is stunning! I'd love to have you visit my blog if you get a chance. God bless!
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