Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Free Dishes~ Tablescape Thursday

I am happy to be back with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday!

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DELL left me unable to post last week..and charged me for the inconvenience! :(

My friend Pam knows how I love dishes. Her friend was moving and leaving behind these cute dishes..reminds me of sponge art..

I started with these..

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They are cotton, reversible..from Pottery Barn..and they are square pillow covers..marked down to .99.
I use them for placemats!

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I found this blue and white flatware at WSonoma outlet...and thought it went well with the dishes..5.95 for service for 4...

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I used navy blue napkins and white porcelain chicken napkin rings..WSonoma really a great sale..it is my middle name you know..:)

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Blue ice cream soda glass, Pfaltzgraf, with white and blue hydrangeas...dark blue candles, blue stems and Bee glass from CTS, which I showed in an earlier post..

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Dark blue serving plates, Pfaltzgraff clearance, I think they were 2.00 and the oval bowls were 1.00,
white pitcher by Godinger via HG's!
White chargers are from Noritake clearance store and they were 2.00

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And that's my thrifty every day dinner table for this week...and yes, we ate dinner there..:)

So I joined Leigh at Bloggeritaville for Thrifty Thursday...

Thanks for coming..
Mike made these delicious fresh peach cranberry muffins today...have one?

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39 comments:

  1. CatSeptember 9, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    Just wonderful - and so inviting !
    Put me down for two for dinner !

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  2. nannykimSeptember 9, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    Man, those sales are making me wonder how I miss all of these things!! Beautiful--love the placemats--nice idea.

    My tablescape is here:

    http://spindlecottage.blogspot.com/2009/09/tablescape-3.html

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  3. SarahSeptember 9, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    Love the blue! You should share this on Monday for Blue Monday. Great idea using the pillow cases as placemats. Definitely a good buy. I have the flatware in both red and blue. It's fun! ~ Sarah

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  4. Mari @ Once Upon a PlateSeptember 9, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    Kathleen, you are our Bargain Maven ~ and present everything so tastefully.

    Oooh would I love to see your basement and linen collections... what fun!

    I love blues, and you have combined them in such a pleasing way. Heart be still... and Mike's baking? You know how to live, lady!! xoxo

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  5. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeSeptember 9, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    Oh I love it all. The dishes are perfect with the placemats. I love the silverware too. How cute is that. YOur bee glasses are wonderful. I just love them. Envy, envy. Hugs, Marty

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  6. Vicci @theplaidbasketSeptember 9, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    Very pretty...the blue and white is a fav of mine. I enjoyed your blog and am now following. Thanks for sharing your pretties. Vicci

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  7. Blondie's JournalSeptember 9, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    Wow!! This really was thrifty. I have to admit, when I read that you got the pillow covers from a Pottery Barn clearance, I immediately opened a tab for them and started perusing. Nope. Fresh out! :-(

    Love the dishes. Everything coordinates so well. Very impressive. Love everything!!

    Happy double TT!!

    xoxo
    Janie

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  8. SueSeptember 9, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    You sure had a red letter day at the W.S....not only a bargain on the turreen but a bargain on the silverware....No such finds down here in Georgia...I can't even remember ever getting a real deal at our outlet....You need the blue stemmed bubble goblets from the Dollar Tree to complete your discount table....it looks fabulous!!

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  9. UnknownSeptember 10, 2009 at 1:56 AM

    Great table! I love the pillow covers as placemats - very clever. My ONLY shopping venue in lil' old Staunton is TJ Maxx - I'm jealous :-)

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  10. Debbie@Mountain BreathsSeptember 10, 2009 at 3:29 AM

    Oh Kathleen, you just had to show those bee glasses! I have a shopping trip planned for Saturday, so guess what is going in my basket?

    Always love your tablescapes!

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  11. UnknownSeptember 10, 2009 at 3:38 AM

    What a great table, and using the pillow covers as place mats, that's a new one and what a wonderful ideal. You are one smart lady. All the blues looked so inviting and warm. I'm ready for dinner.
    Sandy

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  12. susanSeptember 10, 2009 at 3:49 AM

    You were smart to take the dishes! I love the idea of the pillow cover--whatever works! The flatware was a steal and works perfectly with it--this was all meant to be!

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  13. Carol at SerendipitySeptember 10, 2009 at 4:00 AM

    What a lovely table! Love the flatware - I tried to buy it full price and couldn't get it. Wish we had an outlet! I could do a lot of damage I am sure....
    Carol

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  14. UnknownSeptember 10, 2009 at 5:21 AM

    Don't you love it when you can feed your addiction on a dime!? :) I can not pass up a good deal on a dish! :)

    You did a great job with your blues. It all looks perfect!

    ~Liz

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  15. AllisonSeptember 10, 2009 at 6:07 AM

    Love the blue and the muffins look delicious.

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  16. black eyed susans kitchenSeptember 10, 2009 at 6:42 AM

    You may win the prize for thrifting this week. This table was put together beautifully! Love the colors, and the bunny dishes are great.Excellent!

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  17. LisaSeptember 10, 2009 at 6:52 AM

    How could you post such a beautiful sight and NOT include the recipe for the muffins! I'm starving and those muffins are what I NEED!! Thanks!

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  18. FoleySeptember 10, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    Kathleen - you're really beginning to irk me!!! lol How can one person be so lucky in finding bargains like you do? Come on - spill the secret!!!
    Be glad to have a muffin - look delicious...

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  19. MaryroseSeptember 10, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    Hi again,
    Kathleen, you are the most excellent shopper. I love your table and I can't believe what you paid for some of those treasures. What a great idea to use the pillow cases for placemats. Everything looks so great together.
    Maryrose
    PS, thanks for the muffin, it was delicious :)

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  20. SavoringTime in the KitchenSeptember 10, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    You're making a lot of people very upset here, Kathleen! (I know Carol will be when she sees those beautiful blue dishes).

    My only upset is that I don't have the great stores you do.

    Tell Mike those muffins look delicious!

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  21. CathySeptember 10, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    You are the shopping queen, Kathleen. Your blue and white is so lovely. There's no WS outlet around here sorry to say.

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  22. Mid-Atlantic MarthaSeptember 10, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    What a great idea to use the pillow covers for placemats -- how clever! I want those bee glasses! You got such wonderful thrifty finds! Thanks for a terrific TT share today.

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  23. DeannaSeptember 10, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    Hi there!
    Your table looks great.
    Like the blue alot.
    Isn't Tablescape Thursday fun? Love it.

    Hope you'll stop by for a spot of tea...
    blessings to you,
    d from homehaven

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  24. BeansieleighSeptember 10, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    Oh now... NO RECIPE?.. You show a close up like THIS, and no recipe? (0; Wow.. Talk about singing the blues! I LOVE blue, and tied in with the whites, your tablescape is absolutely BEAUTIFUL today! It was a pleasure stopping here today! ~tina

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  25. Diers EveSeptember 10, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    What a lovely combination!
    I love navy and white. They just look so elegant together.
    Have a nice day,
    Val

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  26. Dining DelightSeptember 10, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    Hi Kathleen!
    Another "blue ribbon" tablescape here! Love the blue and white combo and the fact that you used pillow cases as placemats! Those bee glasses are wonderful, would love some of those! Delicious looking muffins, yeah Mike!

    DD

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  27. DeniseSeptember 10, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    This looks so elegant and yet casual for every day too. Will you be sharing the muffin recipe... they look delicious.

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  28. SharlotteSeptember 10, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    Love the blue! It's so crisp and clean. All your dishes and other pieces are perfect. Thanks for sharing!

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  29. CindySeptember 10, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    You make the blue dishes look right "up-town". Lovely tablescape and delicious looking muffins! Hugs, Cindy S.

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  30. CynthiaSeptember 10, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    Beautiful table, Kathleen, .... I love the dark blue and all the accessories. Interesting how well the patterned pillowcase/mat go with the free dishes. And you know how impressed I am at your fabulous bargains AND that you can remember where you buy things and what you paid. Fantastic!

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  31. Maria KillamSeptember 10, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    What a beautiful coordinated table, and i would love one of those muffins right now thank you :)

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  32. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)September 11, 2009 at 5:30 AM

    Kathleen,
    I just adore this table! Blue and white plus hydrangeas! My fave! That flatware was a great buy, love the free china, your tables always inspire me so much! Hugs, Cindy

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  33. MarysolSeptember 11, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    First you tease with your china, and other bargains, and then you go in for the kill with a muffin.
    You're evil. Will you be my friend?

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  34. CarolSeptember 11, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    I NEED YOU TO SHOP WITH ME!!! I never saw those when I went upstate W-S outlet! I love the blue and white flatware!!!!!!!1

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  35. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)September 12, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    Hi Kathleen,
    Love your free dishes! And you have some other awesome bargains on your table. Wish the outlets were closer to me...no, I don't...I'd be broke all the time! LOL I'm so glad you got your computer issue resolved. I love you blue and white tablescape...those napkin rings really caught my eye...love 'em!
    Hugs,
    Susan

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  36. Miss JaniceSeptember 12, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    Love these dishes and that cute flatware. And, great idea..those pillow covers are perfect. Mike's peach cranberry muffins look soooo good!

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  37. cindy-stitches-n-stuff.blogspot.comSeptember 16, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    I love all of these dishes, do you really own all of them?

    cindy@stitches

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  38. NabeelSeptember 19, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    I love the plate set you posted. Fantastic patterns :)

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  39. SuzySeptember 20, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    I love all your tablesettings..but this one..be still my heart. Blue and white are so pretty together. I have a bowl I found recently at a thrift store that would go great on this table..it's got the blue sponging. Pretty pretty :-)

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