I’m so excited to be joining in for one of my favorite monthly blog hops, The Pinterest Challenge hosted by Cindy of County Road 407 . Each month all the bloggers participating use the same Pinterest inspiration photo to style their own space with elements they loved in the photo.
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Our inspiration photo this month came from Hymns & Verses. Doreen styled a beautiful Spring table with a centerpiece holding a bird house.
If you are coming over from Everyday Edits, welcome to our home! You’ll find a full list of bloggers and links for all on the tour at the bottom of this post.
Camp Paradise is our lakeside log cabin home in The Northwoods of Wisconsin where my family lives surrounded by pine and birch forests on the shores of a gin clear lake. White Arrow Signs point your way throughout our community. The nostalgic signs inspired my blog name.
The elements I took away from the inspiration photo were:
- a bird house
- a large container like Doreen’s wicker basket
- layers of dishes
- a fun napkin style
- birds
A Bird House
A Large Container
The inspiration photo uses a large wicker basket. I thought about using one of mine, I have a few I really love to decorate with, but decided to use my dough bowl instead.
I tucked in some faux greenery, moss balls and twig balls. I love the different textures together.
Layers of Dishes
I love to mix and match my dishwater sets. Lately I have used my thrift store find of this pink and cream pattern a lot. It’s Bristol Crown Ducal. I love the color and the scalloped edges. The birds on it help it fit the challenge well too.
For the bottom layer I used another set of thrifted dishes. They are thick like restaurant ware with dainty flowers on them. Perfect for Spring. And I love how they look layered with the Bristol.
A Fun Napkin Style
I am always in awe of tablescapers who are able to fold napkins in such beautiful and fun ways. The inspiration post had napkins folded to look like nests. I decided to wrap my napkins around a moss egg and tie with jute twine.
Though I was a debutante and took lots and lots of etiquette classes, one of the things I love is to set a table in creative ways. I put the napkin at an angle above and to the left of the plates and put the silverware across the plates rather than to the traditional sides.
Birds
I have little birds I love to add in Spring decor so this inspiration photo made me think of including them. I tucked a few little ones into the centerpiece and then had the Mama bird on the table nearby.
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What a sweet setting! I adore how you have wrapped the egg. Pinning!
Thanks so much Laura!
Your doughbowl is such a pretty tray for the birdhouse and your lovely moss and wicker balls. Your tablesetting is so beautiful. The napkin wrapped eggs are the perfect centerpiece for each placesetting.
Thank you Marty!
Very pretty. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Rebecca!
Awww, thos little birds sitting in the beautiful red dishes are so sweet!
I’ve pinned this to my Birdhouses Pinterest Board!
I’d love it if you’d like to share at the Sundays on Silverado Pinterest Board!
Niky @ The House on Silverado
Thanks so much Niky!
What a darling table setting! I absolutely love the thrifted dishes that you found, I’m a big fan!
Thanks so much Cindy! They are a favorite find!
Wrappying a napkin around an egg and tying it with jute is a great spring table idea. I also love how you put the silverware on the plate stack to the right. Your centerpiece is so pretty and one that you can enjoy all spring long. I always enjoy seeing how you decorate.
Thanks for the sweet compliments Paula!
hi kristin
those plates are beautiful
I didn’t even think of adding a grapevine ball (are they called balls)?
Love it. Love visiting your blog too! xo laura in colorado
Thanks so much Laura!I love those grapevine balls. I think I got them at Hobby Lobby years and years ago!
Kristin, I love that you used the dough bowl as your tray and it looks nice with the rustic birdhouse and the woven balls and bird in it!! Any time you decide you are tired of your pretty red transferware, I’ll happily take care of it for you! 😉 So pretty on your table!!! I like each pieces ruffled edges. Lovely vignette!!!
Enjoy your springtime,
Barb 🙂
p.s. Sorry I accidently sent you a photo and text from school yesterday. I’ve taken you off the text (I work with another Kristin there at our elementary.) thanks!
Thanks Barbara! And no worries! I thought I was accidentally in a group chat with a friend from Montana. LOL!
I love your combination of plates, kristin, and the textures you added in the centerpiece is wonderful. And I’m all about the non-traditional placement of the napkin and silverware!
Thanks Lora! There are so many inspiring ways to do napkins!
Kristin I love your vintage plates and pretty birdhouse centerpiece! It turned out amazing and looks beautiful in your home!! xoxo
Thanks Stacy!
I didn’t know you were a deb. Years and years ago my husband was a photographer and our studio did all the balls, parties etc. for the debs in Fort Worth and Dallas. I bet you have a beautiful gown from those days. ANyway, I love your dishes and how you mixed them up. ANd your centerpiece turned out great. I too had etiquette classes but like the fun ways more than the traditional way of doing things. Thanks so much for sharing your table and joining in. So cute!
It brought back fun memories to remember those lessons! How fun that your studio did those photos!!
That birdhouse is so pretty! and your place setting are lovely, too. Do you have a photo of the whole centerpiece? Would love to see it! Always enjoy hopping with your my friend!
Thanks Julie! Happy Spring!
So creative using a dough bowl to hold your spring centerpiece. Love the fun shapes and textures too. Your dishes are just the best and remind me of my grandma’s red transferware. Thanks for bring back those happy memories! Hugs!!
Thanks so much Michelle! I love that the dishes reminded you of your Grandma!
Love the layered look, Kristin, and how you also like to “break the rules” when it comes to place settings. Your vintage decor is always so welcoming and charming. Happy to be hopping with you again!
Thanks Crissy! Happy Spring!
Where do I begin Kristin? This is just the cutest! I am in LOVE with your birdhouse. And I love the red and white dishes and how you’ve styled the napkins. I’m all about breaking the rules! And what a great idea to use the dough bowl to place everything in. By far, one of my favorite interpretations this month. So pretty!
Thanks so much Kim! This compliment means so much to me!
Kristin,
You table is adorable. I’m sharing it on my blog tomorrow.
Thanks so much Rachel! That meant so much to me!
Love the idea of using the dough bowl, Kristin. Lots of great layering and combining the pretty dish patterns. Both patterns are perfect for spring table setting. Happy Spring decorating.
Thanks so much! I love so many patterns of china!
Kristen,
What a lovely room! That armoire in the background is gorgeous. I love your use of dishware with the rustic centerpiece. Lovely spot for an Easter meal!
Thanks Christy! That armoire was a gift from my sister-in-law!
Beautiful Kristin!
Thanks Barbara!