So before the Big Lots craze, I got a set of 12 of the Gibson at LinensNThings, with a coupon of course!
But then I saw others I like too...Pier One provided the coupe shaped bowls I used for Part 1...
And I didn't use the Gibson set either this time...
I used these..
Ever hear of them? I didn't...I googled it and it seems they are made in Israel..
Thin, plain white with a rim..
So what would be my other color...blue, pink...black..red..??
So this made my decision...a few lavender hydrangeas that haven't fried ...
I used a lavender cloth with a sheer white cloth on top...
The white plate and soup, silver charger ..Purple stems, lavender goblets..
See the details on the water glass? (TJMaxx)
Napkins with a sprig of baby's breath, aster and lavender held by a white alabaster napkin ring (WSonoma outlet)
Pale lavender salad bowl..Christmas Tree Shop..
Individual covered casseroles, Christmas Tree Shop..white candles and tea lights and toile pitcher which was a gift .
Oh, I forgot to tell you! The white dishes and bowls I found at a small market where I get my vegetables..They have a few stores here on LI. 1.25 each! Really!
Hard to find a rimmed soup bowl for that. And it was easy to smuggle them in to the house with the groceries!
I wanted to get a few more, but I waited too long...I got 8 though, that's good enough..
Dinner?
Shrimp Piccata on a bed of parmesan spinach over angel hair...
Thank you for coming to the party!
Please visit the other white plus tables...I have seen some of them already and they are beautiful!
Please leave a comment here, and link back to this post on your blog..Thanks..
I am having trouble with Mr. Linky..I am working on it! I sent them an email hours ago..nada
I have replaced Mr. Linky..please use the blog hop .
Starting with BJ at Sweet Nothings who is listed as White Table...
beautiful table!! I hope mine is ok. I wanted to use my white covered caserole too...I ran out of room. dish love to ya!
ReplyDeleteHi, Sweetie...Your white table is just beautiful. You always do everything up just right. I love the dishes so much. The glasses are lovely, too. GREAT job, dear one.
ReplyDeleteI have mine up but haven't found Mr. Linky yet. Where IS that dude?
How beautiful the white and lavender look together, Kathleen, especially with the silver chargers. You do have a beautiful eye for detail and bargains. I always love seeing those beautiful white covered soup bowls.
ReplyDeleteUntil Mr. Linky shows up here's my post:
http://savoringtimeinthekitchen.blogspot.com/2009/08/let-there-be-whiteand-red_5947.html
Very beautiful tablescape, Kathleen. I love the lavender and everything on the table...Christine
ReplyDeleteThis is pretty enough for a bridal shower or even high tea. It is so soft and feminine. You really have assembled a beautiful look here..as usual.
ReplyDeleteXOSue
I am still working on Mr Linky..the dude is asleep I think!
ReplyDeletePlease follow the links till I get him on!
Oh dear stinky linky is up to his old tricks. I hope it gets sorted out. I love the purple and silver with the white. Wonderful! Thank you for hosting this fun event Kathleen!!
ReplyDeleteMy white link is here...
http://happywonderer.wordpress.com/2009/08/24/let-there-be-white-2/
Oh, Kathleen! Just beautiful! I love the lavender touches...especially the lavender hydrangeas! Enjoy your week! ...Debbie
ReplyDeleteKathleen...this is gorgeous! I love where you got your inspiration...you table is just beautiful! Love the candles! Those glasses remind me of the blue ones I found recently...I love the color of yours! Good luck with Mr. Linky.
ReplyDeleteKathleen, I know it must have been hard to select one colour to go with your white dishes but you picked just the RIGHT one! The lavender colour is so pretty and striking against the white. Just lovely! I was hoping to get to do a 'scape to join in but haven't had a chance. I will enjoy checking out the others that have though!
ReplyDeleteDD
That is such a pretty combination Kathleen ~ pale lavender was a favorite of my moms so this one has special meaning for me.
ReplyDeleteYour attention to detail is perfection, as always ~ it's such a lovely table.
Good Luck with Mr. Linky ~ I'm following Susan's lead... here's the link to my entry this week:
Just copy and paste into your address line to come visit.
http://onceuponaplate.blogspot.com/2009/08/let-there-be-white-and-silver.html
Beautiful table, Kathleen, and I love the lavender!
ReplyDeleteHere's my link:
http://tammy518-mamaison.blogspot.com/2009/08/bridesmaids-supper.html
Kathleen, I have to agree, what a lovely shade of lavender you chose to go with your white dishes. Those glasses have such an old fashioned look and are very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI'm laughing at your CTS accessories...I've got a few of those too!!
Kathleen, your tablescape color combo is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI invite you and your readers to come and visit my white tablescape:
http://lbratina.blogspot.com/2009/08/let-there-be-white.html
Kathleen-I love your tablescape! Thank you for hosting the party!
ReplyDeleteHere is my contribution Good luck with Mr. Linky!
http://thoughtsfromovertherainbow.blogspot.com/2009/08/let-there-be-whiteone-lump-or-two.html
Your table is so lovely! Love the touch of purple!
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
http://backporchmusings.blogspot.com/2009/08/black-and-white-table.html
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you are having problems with that pesky Mr Linky, Kathleen!
Your table is gorgeous!!
What a lovely table! The touch of purple is just right!!!
ReplyDeleteJane (Artfully Graced)
What wonderful creativity you have...the table is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI don't have white or ivory dishes...I've been using my dishes for 27 years...trustworthy Pfaltzgraph. You have inspired me and all the other fantastic "tablescapers". I am Big Lots bound!
Happy Monday, Lilly
I love you lavender and white! here is my link:
ReplyDeletehttp://millie-manitobameanderings.blogspot.com/2009/08/tablescape-white-plus-blue.html
I emailed Mr. Linky hours ago..no answer..maybe his email isn't working either!
ReplyDeletePlease be sure to visit the tables by following the links, they are all so lovely!
Beautiful table. Have you posted the recipe for that tasty looking dish? I'd like to try it.
ReplyDeleteKathleen, the lavender is such a pretty touch, and what a deal on those dishes. Dinner looks delicious too! How neat to have individual casserole servers.
ReplyDeleteMy party tablescape link is:
http://bargainhuntingwithlaurie.blogspot.com/2009/08/let-there-be-white-beach-themed.html
Thanks so much for hosting. laurie
Forgot to tell you that I think those lavender glasses are gorgeous! They look vintage. Can't believe they are from TJM. laurie
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! I love the dishes and all the lavender. Just a gorgeous table - and dinner looks good, too. :)
ReplyDeletewELL, I am so goofy that I can not, for the life of me, get linked up. It keeps telling me that I am already linked...and I'm not. Oh, woe is me...not sure what to do now...
ReplyDeleteHi Kathleen,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about the link thing, here is mine-
http://applestonecottage.blogspot.com if he starts working again. I was locked out of my blog earlier today with some message about spam, so sorry I am late. I just love the white and lavender mix. Hydrangeas are my favorite flowers and this is just so elegant! I love the toile pitcher and the glassware, I saw those too and I really wanted them but I couldn't think what to use them with. They are so perfect here! I love everyone of your tables and always look forward to them! Hugs, Cindy
This is gorgeous! I don't know how I missed your blog and this wonderful event...I have lots of white dishes, and planned on taking photos of them for a post next week! I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone has tomorrow. If I could stay up another hour or so, I'd get my table ready, but it's after midnight! Again, that is a beautiful table...I adore purple and lavender! Mary
ReplyDeleteLove the addition of the lavender color. Me, I have no white dishes but I can have fun peaking in at the other tables today between babysitting and potty training (the only white bowl I have looked at all month and still he does not get it).
ReplyDeleteJoyce
I like the mauve and white!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table I love the lavender
ReplyDeletewith all the white.
Sandy
This is beautiful! Thanks for inviting us to this fun tablescape party -- I couldn't get the blog hop to work for me (it's me I'm sure) - but I've posted a tablescape too - so, come on over and have a seat at the table.
ReplyDeleteSee ya!
Hey! I did get on -- wonder of wonders!
ReplyDeleteKathleen, what a beautiful tablescape. I just love lavender and it really does pop with white accents. Your little covered dishes are really cute too...one of these days you might make me a convert to white :)
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy your attention to detail in every tablescape and that you can do it on a budget friendly basis. Gives us all hope that if we take time to look for the bargains we too can do it.
I am so jealous of that hydrangea!!
LOVE your color combo Kathleeen...it's just beautiful! I want those glasses you bought @ TJ Maxx...they look so vintage.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting today Kathleen...it was fun & made me step outside my box a bit!
http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/2009/08/let-there-be-white-southern-belle-in.html I have tried the Mc Linky and it doesn't seem to be working. There is also a Mr. Linky and I found that it works better than Mc Linky. Next time you might want to try that. Your table is wonderful I love all the lavender. I'm sorry things are not working out with the links. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteGood morning, sweet one..
ReplyDeleteI tried and tried to put my link up last night but it wouldn't work for me. I am so dumb at that sort of thing. Anyway, after reading your comment this morning, I clicked on WHITE DISHES and there I was. No wonder it didn't work last night...I was already there and didn't even know it. GOOD GRIEF.
This is so much fun. I can see that I am not getting a dern thing done today as I just have to see all the whites floating around. Did I tell ya that I already have a great idea for WHITES NO. 3 ?? HAHA..not putting pressure on ya or anything but we HAVE to keep this fun thing going!! See what you started !!?!!
Happy day, sister friend.
xo bj
Hi Kathleen, I made it! I made it! LOL
ReplyDeleteYour tables are exquisite, da'ling! And... lovin' all that purple, so regal! Where should I sit?
Enjoy your day!
Dear Rooster Party Participant,
ReplyDeleteJust a reminder that the Rooster Party is this Friday, August 28th. I am so glad you joined and I'm really looking forward to seeing your Roosters.
Hope you have a wonderful time!
Barb
PS Kathleen, your table is beautiful! I wanted to join you but I am swamped...I will next time. Blessings, Barb
Hi Kathleen...
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for hosting this beautiful "Let There Be Light" Party!!! You're such a dear!!!
Your white and lavender table is fabulous...sooooo lovely and soooo romantic! Love all the beautiful white dishes...thank you for letting us know where you got them all! I just adore the covered soup bowls or mini tureens...love those!!! Your centerpiece of lavender hydrangeas is beautiful...love all the details! Like that pretty pitcher with the purple pattern...Ooooh!!! This table really is elegant...I love lavender so this is soooo sweet!
Well my friend, I just seen the mention for this "Let There Be White" party a couple of days ago...and I really wanted to participate! I had full intentions of putting a white table together and I'll be darned...if life didn't get in the way...and I just didn't have the time! So I reposted a tablescape I did in June...using my new shell dishes...I do hope that is okay?
Looking forward to checking out all of the pretty white tablescapes! Thank you again for hosting this fun filled party, my friend!!!
Warmest wishes,
Chari
Hey Kathleen! Thanks again for hosting ... I've read your profile and since you like Jan Karon books ... you should host a "Jan Karon" party! We could try to emulate Cythia's tea party!
ReplyDeleteDer Kathleen:
ReplyDeleteLovely table. Love the lavendar!!!
Amazingly, I went with all white!
- The Tablescaper
That table is ready for some very special guests. It is really elegant and inviting.
ReplyDeleteYour lavendar and white table is so beautiful, Kathleen.
ReplyDeleteAnd the shrimp piccata...gotta have some.
Hi Kathleen,
ReplyDeleteYour white and lavender table is beautiful, everything is so perfect. I am a big fan of hydrangeas and yours are glorious. The white is so pretty and fresh, I was looking forward to participating but life got in the way this week. I hope there will be a part III because I "need" to participate ;)
Your shrimp picatta looks devine... I will be trying that and hopefully soon. Thanks for hosting, I enjoyed it all....
Maryrose
Kathleen, I went away for a short while to make a sandwich, so I could indulge in your creativity.
ReplyDeleteAnd it's a good thing I did, because I would've starved to death, considering the time it has taken me just to ogle over all the pictures and close-ups. Weep for me.
In any case, I think the colors chosen look very elegant and regal!
And I'd trade my soggy little sandwich for that Shrimp Piccata in a second.
Btw, it looks like I have mistaken Let There be White, for White Wednesday.
Regardless, I still plan to participate, as soon as I get these two events straightened out in my head.
Hi Kathleen,
ReplyDeleteWHite dishes is almost all I use.
Goes with everything!!!!!
Hope your doing well!
Carole
Hi Kathleen...
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to stop back by and say thank you again for hosting this fabulous "Let There Be White" party!!! I had so much fun visiting all the participants and I believe that I visited every one of them and left comments! Each and every tablescape was absolutely beautiful and so inspiring!!! Ahhhh...white!!!
Warmest wishes,
Chari
Hi Kathleen, thanks for hosting this party. I hope you don't mind that I join in, Laurie told me about it and I thought it might be fun. Your tablescape is just so beautiful and elegant. White makes everything so fresh and the colors around it pop. Lucky you that you have the Christmas Tree Shop. I used to live in De. and loved shopping there. None here in Ga. so far!
ReplyDeleteI was pretty sure I left a comment, but it's not here! Gorgeous combo, Kathleen! Always beautiful, this one is tops! Always a great party when you host! I finally got my whites up, and it's definitely not elegant :)
ReplyDeleteI love the white and lavender. Great tablesetting, Kathleen! Everything is just perfect! I was pressed for time, but next time I will have food :-) Thank you very much for hosting.
ReplyDeleteKathleen, it appears your party is a huge success ... Maybe there is a "Let There Be White Part 3" in your future.
ReplyDeleteThe lavender and white is so pretty and feminine. And I always enjoys reading your "thought process" as you assemble the tablescape. It's fun reading about your bargains and extraordinary finds. You do have the knack for finding them (or maybe it's perserverance).
I love the lavender hydrangea; I'm so glad it wasn't "fried". It definitely was a wonderful inspiration piece for your fantastic tablescape.
You totally outdid yourself on this one..not everyone has lavender glasses!!
ReplyDeleteEverything is so beautiful, this tablesetting could be used for so many occasions, from Easter to bridal showers!!
I definitely need to go shopping with you for all those great bargains!
The shrimp dish is something also I would inhale..
SUPER POST AND EVENT!!!!
Very pretty table, love all the white, but I especially love those purple glasses. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteJust love your white and lavender tablesetting!! It all looks so elegant. Great job!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely lovely!!!! so glad i found your blog...
ReplyDeleteLooks like I'm too late to add my link..I finally did my post! :-) Just pop on over when you get a minute to take a peek. Great post..I LOVE the purple and white, especially the purple glasses and the pitcher. Thanks for being a fabulous hostess Kathleeen!
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