Mix it up!

Mix-er
n.
an old fashioned dance or party arranged to give the attendees the opportunity to get acquainted

Mix-ed ta-ble set-ting
ph.
a new fangled style of table decor to give the "mixer" attendees something to talk about therefore becoming acquainted

LOL
abbr.
laughing out loud....really...well at least a real big smile just because I love the look of mixed china (or any dishes), linen, flatware, glassware and dining chairs! The table setting is as important as the menu and only comes in second to the company you are keeping!

Here is some inspiration for your perfect Mix-er....LOL....

Sweet Peach

Once Wed

StoneGable

Hipster's Tea Party


Thank you for allowing me to share my inspiration with you and have a lovely day!!

My cup runneth over....

I don't think that anyone envisioned the effect that the advent of the "world wide web" would have on art, creativity, design and inspiration....I don't think that it would have been possible to even imagine....blogging, etsy, pinterest, facebook and much, much more....

Wow....every day I am humbled by the imagination of those I am surrounded by...that inspire me and push me to be the best that I can be....thank you....

My cup runneth over....

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Photo credit: The Thriftress

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Photo credit: MarthaStewart.com

Old Books have Ruffles and I bet you can't own just one....

....let me start by saying I have been an absentee blogger and that is all I have to say about that.


Recently, in Elle Decor magazine I had my feathers "ruffled".  Ronda Carman, in her All of the Best blog, was quoted on the Elle's Style Sheet page as saying "books as props have a short shelf life".....well! I fell just short of writing the editor (as Elle included photos of books included as decor on at least 18 pages), vowing to never use Elle Decor for my inspirations again and giving Ronda a piece of my mind!  I have since calmed down and realized she may have literally meant "props".  You see...I really love books and on top of that ....old "ruffled" books. She went on to quote Rose Tarlow and say "An object added for effect rather than affection will always look like an affectation".....(wish I could write like that)...and as I said I do LOVE old books.  Although, I still think they may have their place as "props" I would not be able to form an objective opinion at this point.


Over time, books develop "ruffles", they become more elegant, more lovely and more loved. (I have since decided that, I also, am developing "ruffles" and not wrinkles.)  Here are some ruffled inspirations for you....

Ruffled books are always available in the booth (J'Aime Vintaje at the Harpeth Antique Mall in historic Franklin, TN) and you can find them at most yard sales, estate sales and 2nd hand stores.....with affection, of course....(wink)!