Ricki Jill

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Happy Tuesday, My Lovelies! I am so happy you're visiting my blog. Today we're sharing our Valentine's Day tablescapes. If you're linking in order, you just left Linda's gorgeous blog. She always creates the most fun tablescapes, doesn't she!

My Friend Rita from the Panoply Blog hosts these blog hop parties, and she does such a nice job organizing everything and keeping us on track.

Thank-you so much, Rita, for organizing these talescape blog hops. You're the best!

I found these felt conversation hearts at Michaels a few weeks ago, and I thought they were so cute that I purchased them. I was planning to use them as filler in a glass vase, but I changed my mind and scattered them on a plain pink linen table runner.

I set our breakfast room table for breakfast for two (for Mr. Bookish and me). I used very old placemats I purchased from Kohl's several years ago. I also used a few MacKenzie-Childs heart pieces (small plates and paperweights).

The plate stacks consist of MacKenzie-Childs flat rimmed dinner plates and Royal Check and Rosy Check heart-shaped plates. I thought it would be fun to use the Royal Check on the table for Mr. Bookish. I also set the table with linen napkins that match the runner.

Mr. Bookish has already put in a request for heart-shaped scones, hot tea, coddled eggs, and toast for breakfast.

It's a simple tablescape, but we think it's super fun.

Resources

Everything on the table is Mackenzie-Childs except:

Pink linen table runner and napkins: Sur La Table

Placemats: Kohl's (years ago)

Scatter conversation hearts: Michaels

Flowers: The Fresh Market

Please visit all the other blogs participating in the hop. The links are below! If you're linking in order, My Thrift Store Addiction is next.

Panoply - Valentine's Day: Birds of a Feather

Home is Where the Boat Is - Galentine's Tea Party

Everyday Living - My Love, My Valentine

Celebrating Everyday Life - How to Style a Romantic French-Inspired Table for Two

Hyacinths for the Soul - Whispers of the Heart

Pandora's Box - A Valentine Tea for Two

Me and My Captain - Cupid's Arrow 2025

Life and Linda - Ooh la la! A Parisian Tablescape

The Bookish Dilettante - Conversation Hearts for Valentine's Day

My Thrift Store Addiction - Vintage Style Galentine's Gathering

The Cat's Whiskerz - A Copper Inspired Valentine's Day Tablescape

The Little Yellow Corner Store - Valentine's Day and a Snowman's Smile

Corner of Plaid and Paisley - For All the Roses in My Life

The Painted Apron - Love Talk

Dinner at Eight - Artistry and Romance -- A Valentine's Table

Thrifting Wonderland - Creating a Romantic Thrifted Valentine's Tablescape

Belle Bleu Interiors - A Celebration of Love

Mantel and Table - A Valentine's Day Tablescape in Beautiful Blush and Peach

Until next time...

Blessings!

Ricki Jill

Conversation Hearts Tablescape for Valentine's Day

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Happy December, My Lovelies! Are you having a nice Advent Season so far? We started December in New Orleans, and it was so much fun visiting friends. I feel very organized this year, and I'm planning to have more quiet time for devotion and Advent studies.

Today I'm joining fourteen other stylists for a Christmas Tabelscape Blog Hop Party hosted by Sweet Rita from the Panoply Blog.

Thank-you so much, Rita, for hosting these tablescape blog hops.

They're always so much fun!

If you're hopping in order, you just visited Patti's blog, Pandora's Box. I want to thank you for linking over to my little corner of the internet. I have been looking forward to this for weeks!

The theme for this tablescape in our dining room is "evergreen." I was inspired by my new napkins from GreenRow. I was smitten when I saw them on their site, and I ordered a set of them. GreenRow is a brand whose parent company is Williams-Sonoma.

The cheerful napkins feature different types of evergreen trees on a jaunty background of contemporary chartreuse polka dots.

The plate stacks feature modern plates from Crate and Barrel. I've had them for many years.

I decided on a living "evergreen" centerpiece planted in a vintage Annie Glass boat from San Francisco.

I chose a selection of ferns and white cyclamen. I like the frosty fern because it looks wintry.

I also purchased a set of green glasses from GreenRow.

The fun evergreen wreath napkin rings are new, and they're from Hobby Lobby.

I also decorated the Welsh Dresser with candles, a flocked tree, and felt garland.

If you're looking for a fun Christmas read, may I recommend:

Resources:

Living centerpiece plants: Leaf 'n Petal

Printed table runner and plates: Crate and Barrel

Glasses and napkins: GreenRow

Wooden chargers: Pier1

Ruffled table runner: Shabby Chic

Glass boat (centerpiece): Vintage Annie Glass

Candles: Root via The Fresh Market

Napkin rings: Hobby Lobby

White ceramic trees: Farmhouse Pottery

Pottery on Welsh Dresser: MacKenzie-Childs

Felt garland on dresser: Michael's

For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
and the government shall be upon his shoulder,
and his name shall be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of his government and of peace
there will be no end,
on the throne of David and over his kingdom,
to establish it and to uphold it
with justice and with righteousness
from this time forth and forevermore.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.
~Isaiah 9:6-7 (ESV)

Please visit all the other participants in this hop. The links are below! If you're linking in order, The Little Yellow Corner Store is next.

Panoply - Gnome for the Holidays

Home is Where the Boat Is - A Delivery from St. Nick

My Thrift Store Addiction - Gingerbread Galore Homespun Christmas Tablescape

Everyday Living - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Pandora's Box - Holly and Jolly

The Bookish Dilettante - Evergreen Inspired Christmas Tablescape

The Little Yellow Corner Store - The Magic of a Nutcracker Christmas Tablescape

Celebrating Everyday Life - How to Style an Elegant Black & White Christmas Table

The Painted Apron - Christmas Sparkle

The Cat's Whiskerz - A Christmas Tablescape in Traditional Colors

Life and Linda - Nutcracker Themed Tablescape

Dinner at Eight - Plaid Patterns for a Warm and Cozy Christmas Table

Corner of Plaid and Paisley - Christmas at the Barn

Thrifting Wonderland - All is Bright Tablescape

Red Cottage Chronicles - A Red and White Christmas Tablesetting

Until next time...

Blessings!
Ricki Jill

Evergreen Inspired Christmas Tablescape

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Happy Tuesday, My Lovelies! How is your week going so far? We've been enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables lately: I've been cooking up a storm! I usually only spend this much time in the kitchen during the Christmas holidays, but honestly, I'm enjoying it, and I'm thankful we have several fantastic community supported agriculture opportunities close to us. If you haven't already, you can follow along as I post about our adventure eating this summer.

Today I'm participating in a fun blog hop featuring summertime tablescapes. If you're linking over from Everyday Living, I appreciate your visit: I am very grateful you've chosen to spend a few moments in my little corner of the interwebs. Summer will be here (officially) on Thursday, June 20th. I love summer, and I cannot WAIT to see how all the other 18 stylists have interpreted summer on their tables.

In early June the world of leaf and blade and flowers explode, and every sunset is different.
— John Steinbeck

I'd like to thank Sweet Rita from the Panoply blog for hosting these link parties. She does a wonderful job organizing them each season.

I had wanted to go outside for this one, but we had a few rainy days when I was planning and setting my table, so I set it in our dining room.

Here I've placed everything on the table and hutch except for the flowers.

With the flowers

Overhead view

Obviously my theme is All-American Red, White, and Blue. I added denim elements made from upcycled blue jeans. There aren't many things more American than jeans!

The Plate Stacks

I paired our wedding china (Wedgwood's Rosedale) with a modern "dipped" salad plate (Royal Stafford). Both are placed on a willow placemat from Pier1.

Denim upcycled napkin rings hold two napkins featuring the color scheme.

The Details

I chose bright red votive holders and a MacKenzie-Childs Royal Check star plate because of their colors. Also our American flags traditionally sport a five-pointed star.

Red roses are always appropriate for a patriotic table because the red rose is our national flower.

I decorated the Welsh dresser a little with a red, white, and blue garland.

I also added one of my small daily paintings in the color scheme (tomatoes always remind me of summer) and a candlestick with a red candle.

Resources:

Below are the items that are currently available for purchase.

Royal check vases and star: MacKenzie-Childs

Red dinner candle: Root via The Fresh Market

The following items are one of a kind, but similar items are available:

4th of July Rag bow garland: Etsy via @KathyJacobson

Denim table runner: Etsy via @FordCountry

Blue jean napkin rings: Etsy via @ThreeSheltiesandacat

I have one last share before the links to the other stylists' blogs. Did you know that our national anthem has four stanzas? I had no idea, and I was particularly touched by the last one.

“The Star-Spangled Banner,”

originally “Defence of Fort McHenry”

by Francis Scott Key (1779–1843)

written Sept. 14–16, 1814

Tune: “Anacreon in Heaven”

Please be sure to visit these other ladies' blogs and enjoy reading about and seeing their pretty tablescapes for summer. If you're linking in order, My Thrift Store Addiction is next.

Panoply - Summer Meadow Bistro Tablescape

Hyacinths for the Soul - Summer Whimsy Tablescape

Home is Where the Boat Is - Stars and Stripes Alfresco Tablescape

Everyday Living - Say Hello To Summer With a Garden Tablescape

The Bookish Dilettante - Red, White and Blue Summertime Tablescape (You're here!)

My Thrift Store Addiction - Flower Fairies in the Garden Summer Tablescape

Life and Linda - A Margaritaville Party

The Cat's Whiskerz - A Tropical Tablescape for Summer

The Little Yellow Corner Store - A Fourth of July Tablescape - A Star Performance

Pandora's Box - Pineapple Delight

Thrifting Wonderland - Morning Tea in the Garden

Corner of Plaid and Paisley - Summer Road Trip

The Painted Apron - Summer Sea Shells

Red Cottage Chronicles - Summer Afternoon Tea Party Ideas

Dinner at Eight - Summertime Gardens for the Table

Belle Bleu Interiors - An Early Summer Tablescape in the Garden

Celebrating Everyday Life - Simple Homespun Patriotic Table Decor

Mantel and Table - A summer Pink Tablescape - Beautiful Indulgence for One

Me and My Captain - Small Backyard Space? Come Sit By Me

Please stop by on Friday for an update on my summer reading. I will be reviewing a brand-new cozy mystery series set in Scotland.

Until next time...

Blessings!

Ricki Jill

Red, White, and Blue Summertime Tablescape

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

I love the color of the carnations!

Table in process

Hello, My Lovelies! Welcome to the Spring and Easter Tablescape Blog Hop hosted by Rita @ Panoply!

Today I'm sharing our casual table in our kitchen. Our dining room tablescape was one hot mess. The lighting was horrible, and our tulips failed to open even after trying the penny trick. So I completely gave-up on the dining room! I'm in the process of taking everything down and putting it away! *sadface*

So.....I decided to be kind to myself, have a better attitude, and focus on the kitchen. I'm having to rely on others to help out these days, especially when it comes to running errands, like picking out flowers, etc. Although the tulips were an epic failure, I do love the carnations. I asked for colorful, and that's what I got! *big smile*

I took a few photos before I finished setting the kitchen table because the sun miraculously came out, and it made me happy! Here are a few more. It's funny because I had the Cadbury chocolate on the table before the silverware and teacups and saucers. Priorities, y'all!

I removed the large S&P set and placed it on the breakfast bar. But I do like how it looks with this tablecloth!

Enough playing in the sun! Time to finish the table!

I set the table for Easter dessert. I'm hoping I can return to church by Easter, and after the service we will enjoy brunch at our country club. Then we'll come home for special Easter egg-shaped cupcakes I have baked many times over the years. We'll also drink tea with our dessert. I'm not saying we won't also have dessert at the country club because that would be lying! ;P

This is my favorite place setting because I like the color combinations:

We don't need the S&P on the table at all for dessert, but Shelley likes them out for Easter.

Just keeping it real, LOL!

This is my favorite Easter candy. I like the cream eggs and the chocolate eggs. Shelley's favorites are in the dining room; she likes the egg-shaped Reese's peanut butter cups and Hershey's marshmallow eggs. What's your favorite Easter candy?