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Tuesday, July 13, 2010

I've Got My Tables Covered

Table Top Tuesday.

 I have tried in the past to pare down.  NOT VERY HARD!

 It did not work!!! 

 So when you tend to collect more than one thing like I do, you have to find spots to put them.  More often than not I have TOO much on my side tables, so much so that Mr. M. often questions where he may place his glass of water.




My table tops are usually a simple collection of silver, a white pitcher and sometimes a white platter, white linen, my floral can be either faux or real depending on the season, a picture of the family, a candle and a trinket or two.











You can see Mr. M.'s dilemma, not much room for that glass.




I like to have my collections scattered around the house and along with being clustered in cabinets.  Don't think I spend all my day dusting my collections, that is not happening.  I try to rotate my tablescapes at least once a month if not every couple of weeks, helps keep the dust off!  Fresh flowers from the gardens or a new treasure picked up from a flea market are always a good addition.


I am joining Marty from A Stroll Through Life for Table Top Tuesday.





Thank you for joining me. 

What do you have on your tables that tells a story about you?


20 comments:

  1. Wow- your whites are BREATHTAKING! I would love to st by the your window and get lost in a day dream!

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  2. Tell Mr.M that drinking water is overrated. ;-p

    Lovely, as usual. And I am coveting that round pillow on the slip covered chair.

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  3. Oh yeah, I can relate to that and I'm sure lot of other women as well... that is so funny about where does your poor husband put a glass on the table. Anyways besides not having the room for anything else it certainly looks very nice.... I guess thats all that matters. No just kidding-

    Loving all your whites!

    Have a Great Day*

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  4. Alaina, it's all just gorgeous! The shells,really do add the summer feel! Love the silver and the ironstone and of course all your gorgeous white furniture!
    xo,
    Debra

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  5. G'morn, Alaina ~ Oh, my, everything is so beautiful presented. Your decor is warm & welcoming ... I love the white but could NEVER do it here, what with my guys ... nope, NEVER!, so I will continue to enjoy all you lovely gals.

    Have a lovely week ~
    TTFN~ Marydon

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  6. Your space is so relaxing. You definitely have that eye for shabby chic perfection. Happy Tuesday!

    La vie est belle,
    Alex

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  7. Dusting? What's that?
    Ooh I love all your beautiful soft vingettes!
    You have such lovely taste and your tabletops are gorgeous.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  8. Yes you do...and quite nicely I might add! ;) Everything looks beautiful, Alaina! LOVE your chippy urns and pitchers!
    Have a happy Tuesday!
    Hugs ~ Jo

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  9. Just gorgeous. Everything. I suffer from the same thing. As we live in a tiny cottage, table top space is at a premium. I tend to load them all up!

    xo
    Claudia

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  10. All is gorgeous, pretty whites!

    Hugs
    Charo

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  11. Oh, I so like the dropped leaf table area (how DO you spell it!)

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  12. Oh your home is stunning and your vignettes are so pretty. I adore the aged urn, just gorgeous. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  13. Lovely! I just have to show this post to my husband. He thinks i clutter things up! Glad to see i'm not the only one who likes lots of stuff on tables. Looks great Alaina.

    I was showing my husband a photo in a magazine of an interior i really liked...the colours and furniture and he says yeah but you'd clutter this room right up!
    It was the new romantic homes issue of a white living room and yes it was a bit too bare for my liking...but i liked the slipcovered furniture.

    I have to say it again "I love your house!"
    Pamela xo

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  14. Everything looks beautiful Alaina! I especially love your silver urn! I think it is a gift to be able to decorate a table with many objects! You have such a great eye....
    Health and happiness!
    Angela

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  15. We have the same attitude about our collections (more is best!) and also about the dust!

    Very pretty tabletops!

    Katherine

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  16. Your treasures are all lovely! Knowing when to quit is always a dilemna, but it's always so fun to put it together, eh? You do a good job of it.

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  17. Absolutely beautiful!!!! The white hydrangea blooms, the slipcovered chair (you know that is probably my favorite-love, love the skirt), the tabletop window greenhouse, the white linens, the mirror, the details...are perfect!
    I believe that we are happiest when surrounded by the people and "things" we love :) Debbie

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  18. Your tabletops all look gorgeous. You have collected so many beautiful treasures and display them so well.
    Angex

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  19. You have an eye for the whites; that's for sure!

    I have to make dinner now; I've just been enjoying your blog throughout my day!

    Thanks for all the inspiration! See you tomorrow. wink-wink.

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