Thursday, February 10, 2011

Thinking, Remembering, Rule Breaking

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I can liken that click that comes,

when inspiration hits,

to the fumbling of a key in a lock.

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When it clicks it clicks.

In fact the thoughts were there all along-

or more accurately-

the source of inspiration was there all along.

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The thoughts just needed my

3 step process.

Thinking.

Remembering.

Rule Breaking.

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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?

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(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…

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(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:

Olive said...

I have to love a teacher who breaks the rules! I love the greens you have here♥

GratefulPrayerThankfulHeart said...

Simply beautiful, Laura. What ever the thought process, it worked!

From Beyond My Kitchen Window said...

So times things just come together so nicely!! Lovely tablescape.

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Very Pretty!

Pam @ Frippery said...

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.

Tanya said...

So pretty with just a touch of the green that I'm longing to see soon!

NanaDiana said...

Pretty cool! I love all those greens together. What are rules for if not be broken!? Hugs- Diana

Marigene said...

Green is my favorite color...beautiful table, Laura. That shade of green is perfect with the with the rattan chargers.

Chubby Chieque said...

Loving every details.

Happy TS
/chie

Marguerite said...

Just gorgeous! I love to break the rules, too! :)

Brenda Pruitt said...

I love those green plates! You're so right. Rules are made to be broken, heh?
Brenda

Tapping World Summit said...

Everything looks perfect and fabulous!

Deb said...

you did good girl....love it...

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

For breaking the rules -- you came up with a stunning table!

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

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

The Charm of Home said...

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

Entertaining Women said...

I agree...I've always said that nature mixes greens with perfect abandon. Thank you for sharing your charming design. Cherry Kay

Jayne said...

Just beautiful! I'd love to sit there with you. :c)

Stephanie said...

Beautiful table and that large mirror on the wall...LOVE!

Terri said...

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!

Theresa said...

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!

Tammy@Beatrice Banks said...

With a table that pretty, who needs rules? Gorgeous!

Lisa said...

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!

Pondside said...

*sigh* - beautifully done!

La Vie Quotidienne said...

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.

Sarah said...

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

CHERI said...

Your table looks fabulous...and the way you word your posts just fascinates me!

Made In The South said...

Your table looks great. I like all the greens makes me think of spring.
Hope you have a wonderful Valentine weekend,
Melissa

Candy said...

Love breaking the rules, YOU GO GIRL!
Beautiful pieces, terrific tapestry, all works together...BAMBOOzled.
Happy Heart Blessings ;-)

Lavender Chick said...

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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