I can liken that click that comes,
when inspiration hits,
to the fumbling of a key in a lock.
When it clicks it clicks.
In fact the thoughts were there all along-
or more accurately-
the source of inspiration was there all along.
The thoughts just needed my
3 step process.
Thinking.
Remembering.
Rule Breaking.
Here is how it works .
(Thinking)
…I just love my new rattan chargers and I wonder if my green Bordallo plates with the bamboo edging would look like late winter?
(Remembering)
… then there is my favorite all time curtain tapestry panel…
and the pairs of green things I have…
…and the mossy garden artichoke that belongs to my daughter…
(Rule Breaking)
…but the greens don’t match…
Good!…
Note to Daughters:
Tablescaping is really about dressing a mantel.
Think of it that way and you will never
lack for ideas
-and-
you can use things you have in your home-
not just in your kitchen.
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30 comments:
I have to love a teacher who breaks the rules! I love the greens you have here♥
Simply beautiful, Laura. What ever the thought process, it worked!
So times things just come together so nicely!! Lovely tablescape.
Very Pretty!
Just beautiful! Plus, this may have decided me on whether to leave my dining room as is or go ahead and paint it the yellow sample I had picked. Your room is stunning.
So pretty with just a touch of the green that I'm longing to see soon!
Pretty cool! I love all those greens together. What are rules for if not be broken!? Hugs- Diana
Green is my favorite color...beautiful table, Laura. That shade of green is perfect with the with the rattan chargers.
Loving every details.
Happy TS
/chie
Just gorgeous! I love to break the rules, too! :)
I love those green plates! You're so right. Rules are made to be broken, heh?
Brenda
Everything looks perfect and fabulous!
you did good girl....love it...
For breaking the rules -- you came up with a stunning table!
I love breaking the rules and who's rules are they anyway ha ha!! I love your table just too pretty..but that Chandy stole my heart...Hugs and smiles Gloria
Laura,
You have set a gorgeous table. Love what you used from around the house. Just beautiful and then you panned out to the dining room and I was in love with it. Just so pretty! Thank you for joining me tonight. So glad to have you!
Sherry
I agree...I've always said that nature mixes greens with perfect abandon. Thank you for sharing your charming design. Cherry Kay
Just beautiful! I'd love to sit there with you. :c)
Beautiful table and that large mirror on the wall...LOVE!
Oh my, I love the simplicity of your table, Laura. It's stunning in a subtle kind of way. Hope that green symbolizes an EARLY spring!
BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Love the green! I have had my eye one some at TJMaxx that are close to that color:) Have a blessed day dear Laura! HUGS!
With a table that pretty, who needs rules? Gorgeous!
I love it! And I love your dining room! Have I seen it before? Or am I so old I just don't remember seeing it? LOL!
*sigh* - beautifully done!
I don't think that you can be creaive without breaking a few rules. This table setting is so lovely and oppulent with the wonderful fabric and all of those exquisite greens ~ lovley.
Laura, it's good to jump outside the rules. Who made up those rules anyway????
Great looking Bordello plates. I've not see ones with the bamboo edge. All looks delicious in your beautiful dining room. ~ Sarah
Your table looks fabulous...and the way you word your posts just fascinates me!
Your table looks great. I like all the greens makes me think of spring.
Hope you have a wonderful Valentine weekend,
Melissa
Love breaking the rules, YOU GO GIRL!
Beautiful pieces, terrific tapestry, all works together...BAMBOOzled.
Happy Heart Blessings ;-)
Love it! Thaks for the thought about dressing a mantel. Makes perfect sense! I never thought of it that way and it is a big help.
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