Tablescape Thursday- Pretty in Pink!

Welcome to Tablescape Thursday hosted by Susan of the blog, "Between Naps on the Porch". If you haven't already, be sure to check out the lovely tablescapes on her blog. There are so many good ideas and so many pretty things to see, that it is really a special treat!

This week, I created a lovely pink tablescape, perfect for a Sunday brunch. Let's see what we have around the house to create this table. As I have said before, most of us have everything we need to create a perfect tablescape, we just need to use the things we have in a different way. This week, I didn't purchase anything for my tablescape. I would have preferred getting some lovely pink tulips from Trader Joe's however I have a busy work schedule this week and I had to do my taxes.

The pretty pink and white plates were the inspiration for this week's tablescape. I purchased them about ten years ago at a wonderful little antique shop, that has since gone out of business. I didn't pay very much for it, probably less than $10, but I bought it for the pretty pink roses and pretty gold scalloped edging. It was made by O & EG and says Royal Austria on the back. O & EG stands for Oscar and Edgar Gutherz. The plate is not hand painted, nor is it signed on the front. The more expensive antique plates made by O & EG will be hand painted with the artist's signature on the front; estimated dates for this type of plate is 1899-1918. I love learning about the history of an item.

I started with a pink striped tablecloth that I had made from a duvet cover that I liked. I originally used this pattern in the guest room of my former home. I purchased an extra duvet cover and split it in half using one side for a table skirt and the other side to make drapery side panels. I topped the table with a battenburg lace table square. White Spode bone china is used and pretty pink rose petals complete the foundation of the table.

Upon closer inspection, you will notice my sweet little bunny, all dressed in her pretty Easter bonnet. This was the first gift I received from my former husband when we were dating. We were married fourteen years. I put her on a cake plate, surrounded her with a pink and green sugar coated wreath and some pink Easter grass. Pretty white birdies from Michael's add some texture to the table. I have one set above each plate setting. Pink candles offer a romantic touch to the brunch.Here is a closer look at our little lady.

Here is a picture of the tablescape from afar.

This vase is also an antique and I purchased it at the same little shop. I don't think it was an antique when I bought it however now it is over twenty years old. This vase was made by Seymour Mann for Jolie Fleurs Bone China, 1987; it is called, "Pink Roses". I loved the texture of the vase and the pretty roses. It is in perfect condition. I have seen it on one or two antique sites both in the pink and in yellow. As for antiques, I just buy things I like and if they happen to be worth something, that's great however I really just purchase things for their beauty.


I love this pretty little clock. It was a gift with purchase many years ago at Carson Pirie Scott. I still love the colors today.I pulled one of the chairs away from the table so you could see the pretty tablecloth. I loved long tablecloths-I think they make it look very elegant.

Now these sconces are one of my favorite things! Years ago, I was looking for some crystal sconces to go over my fireplace and I couldn't find anything I liked. I found these at a salvage place in Chicago called, "Salvage One". This was back in the days before they upgraded to a different facility. At the time I bought them, they were located in a dilapidated old building. They rescue old fixtures from buildings prior to tearing them down. I love things with history. These are made of brass and have such pretty crystals. Ironically, they look just perfect with my mirror. They are electric however I live in an apartment so they aren't hooked up. The shades are from Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic collection; I purchased them a few years ago.

Here is a sweet little angel and a mother and baby bunny.

One last look at the table....

I hope you have enjoyed my "Pretty in Pink" table!

Note: I am a Professional Organizer and Home Stager. I operate a business called, "Dream Organizers"; my motto is, "Keep it simple. Get organized. Make it beautiful."