I love playing house. Few things are more satisfying than ripping apart one tablescape and creating a new one.When we moved in, I made a silk arrangement for the sideboard. Then I called it a day.
Then I made a fall arrangement--very traditional, and it worked with my Noah's Ark Syndrome.
I don't have a hutch or china cabinet, and I missed seeing my dishes.So I used them in a vignette. This is my favorite. I love anything with dogs.
Here's an early spring look with Ironstone and white pottery:
ironstone
I put together tulips and green apples when I posted the room on RMS.
Here are some Gollumy Bloopers:
I couldn't stop adding stuff. :-) Had a wonderful time, though.
Christmas 06
I tried everything on the wall beside the sideboard, and it only looked crowded. So Mr. Tom hung the art. I'm looking for a low chest to put under it.
I'm prowling for new ideas.I like the way this is slightly off center. It's fresh and striking. The parrot tulips are gorgeous.
Three vases on the dining table look great. This fall, I'm planting tulips in Mr. Gollum's garden.
inspiration photo credit: House Beautiful
I'd love to know what you mean by "bloopers", 'cuz, lady, you seem to have perfected the art of beautiful tablescapes! They are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSorry Gollum, But you have wonderful style and beautiful taste.
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I love your tablescapes! They are so amazing! Guess I need to start looking for ironstone. I have the Noah's Ark syndrome too & if it's not symetrical, it doesn't seem to look right. Oh well...
ReplyDeleteThank you for the inspiration!
Diane
Hi Gollum! You, blooping? I don't think so! Everything you do is so wonderful. I want to ask you a question, did you make those gorgeous draperies in your dining room?
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful Sunday and remember to be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Gollum, your style is just stunning. Even though my taste is so very different then yours, I still love to look. It reminds me of a fairy tale. Thanks for sharing your magical spaces.
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Everything is really beautiful. I think I have the Noah's Ark syndrome...now I have a name for it. LOL
ReplyDeleteLove your blog and ideas!
Diane
Beautiful! Love the tulips .Kathy
ReplyDeleteBlooper? Just what are you referring to? Looks great to me.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this post! It's always a pleasure to visit here!
ReplyDeleteI've added a little note, about your blog, on my "company is coming" post, because I am so impressed with your design sensibilities! Hope you don't mind.
You took your inspiration and improved on it ... greatly.
ReplyDeleteOoooh, loooong SIGH! I've ALWAYS loved your dining room...such elegance! And might I say that your dining room table is the most beautiful I've ever seen! I've admired it more times than I could count! And the sideboard is absolutely a piece of ART!!
ReplyDelete(The doggie arrangement is my favorite one too! :-))
Tomarie
Good morning, Gollum! I love the vignette with the china and the statuesque dalmation. It's so simple and beautiful. I'd also love to graze at your party buffet, or is that just dinner for the family? I feel as if I've been to design class this morning. Thank you for constantly being my teacher. Accessorizing is my weakest link and I feel as if I've just had my first dose of steroids! Thank you, thank you. I will refer to this post again and again. blessings, Carol
ReplyDeleteGood morning Gollum :)
ReplyDeleteI have a china hutch, but I want a sideboard too. There just isn't enough room in our dining room and I so envy anyone that has one.
All of your vignettes are gorgeous, but I'm partial to the dog and the ironstone vignettes. You have given me ideas of how to elevate items that are small, but that you want to show off without using just books.
Now I just have to sell this house so I can create again ;)
hugs,
rue
I would love to dive into your trash can on trash day! Just throw mme your blooper discards. Woman you amaze me. My Tom is waiting for me to get ready for his antique car show. And here I am "puttin on makeup" yeah,sure.gotta go...
ReplyDeleteBeauiful post! Thanks for sharing. vicky darnell
ReplyDelete*** "GG, "SCRUMPDELICIOUS"! *** And, I am SOOOOO "in-love" with your dog figurine ~~~ things like that, IMHO anyway, not only show a person's design "flair", but the "PERSONAL STYLE" and INTERESTS/LOVES of the owner. I always love seeing those thing (anything animal-related) MOST!!! Danke, Schatzee!!!
ReplyDeleteEverything is just beautiful! When I first saw your dining room on RMS I immediately left a comment I felt it so pretty. We have the same taste. I wish my dining room was as big as yours.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing more of your home!
Penny
hmmm you might want to define "bloopers" to us...because I'm having a heck of a time finding any! I think jojillia got it right when she called it "magical".
ReplyDeleteAm going to post on rms need bath help for my vanity, did not know how to post on here, so would love everyone to give me some decorating feedback! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteMorning girl! I love the tablescapes with the dishes and I have always loved things off center..I don't think you have ever 'blooped' anything in your life! lol I can't wait to see you house in all it's Fall glory!!!! lol You give the greatest ideas! Have a beautiful Sunday my friend!
ReplyDeleteGollum,
ReplyDeleteCan you tell me your RMS name. I'd love to look at all of spaces.
Thank you,
Lucinda
Hi! I came by way of Pat's Back Porch Musings. Your home is beautiful and you certainly have a wonderful eye for decorating. I will be back...mostly to borrow some ideas!!!
ReplyDeleteI too have a blog but it's private. If you have your email information in your profile I will issue an invitation. You're more than welcome to stop by anytime.
gollum, I loved today's blog! I love to change things around, and now I have a name for it, playing house!!! I used to call it piddling! You have the most beautiful things and the most amazing talent! I didn't see any bloopers! Your dining room is gorgeous! You know I love the red?! The china is so pretty, as is everything! Connie/puddin07
ReplyDeleteGollum, you have some of the most beautiful things.. I especially love the vignette with the dog.. As always this was just the most fun...hugs ~lynne~
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post today Gollum - thank you! My favorite vignette is the one you called Early Spring with all of your fantastic Ironstone and white pottery.
ReplyDeleteHi, Gollum, be still my heart! Your DR is just stunning...all those vignettes are beautiful, but the white ironstone really catches my eye. You've got a great collection & I'm sure that's not all of it. Gorgeous room! You sure don't need any decorating help, girl.
ReplyDeleteOn that plank table outside, I hate to tell you, but it will not make it outside for the longhaul. If it's not pressure treated lumber, your best bet is to bring it inside. You could try some marine varnish on it, but that will probably not be the look you want on it, might be too shiny. It's a gorgeous table, but there is no way that I know of to preserve wood outside with no protection over it, like a covered porch. It's beautiful though! I dont' want to see it ruined.
Rhoda
You astound me! Anyone who can take apples and position them "just so" and in the process create a work of art is beyond comprehension. Thanks as always for sharing your home and heart with us.
ReplyDeleteI love everything!! You have great style!! Hugs, Terrie
ReplyDeleteEvery single one of these look FABULOUS. What a lovely home you have.
ReplyDeleteLove the warmth of your dining room...so cozy! And that mirror above the side board is amazing! I am a big fan of flo blue...you have some beautiful pieces! Thanks for sharing all the different looks...amazing to see all the different looks! Susan
ReplyDeleteGood evening, G. Have been working outside with DH all day, just got the kitcjen cleaned up so HAD to come see what's new on here in Gollum world:) LOve your vignettes! You have given me ideas...I always keep the same pieces on my server, so now I may just try Mixin it up alittle!!!!! Hugs, Pinky
ReplyDeleteOne after the other - beautiful. I like your dog vignette, but I love any of the combos with the ironstone. ~ Robyn
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