As much as we love bringing out our traditions this time of year, who can resist adding a little something new to the festivities?
Adding freshness to old celebrations is part of the delight.
Here are a few small things I invited home from my hunt for vintage decorations. . . .
A roll of understated wrapping paper compliments the pattern on these anonymous teacups that found their way home.
A pretty pair of vintage swan candleholders add interest to a table planned around the same pastel hues.
A single vintage image can be copied and made into tags, greeting cards, place cards, or ornaments for a party theme.
Let's face it. Sitting down and planning can sometimes be the most fun. And there's nothing like a fleamarket, and one of a kind vintage items to spark ideas.
I hope you're having fun with plans too!
Ciao! for now!
Jacqueline
Join me at
Table Top Tuesday
Beautiful post and photos. We are going to change some things in our Holiday celebrations this year too.
ReplyDeleteThe tea cups are cute as sugar. Just send them to Sweden:-)
ReplyDeleteTomorrow I'm going to have "show off" and you are welcome.
Elna
Oooo, I bet tea tastes good in those adorable cups. Pretty post, as usual.
ReplyDeleteJacqueline, this is so pretty! It's soft, serene and festive at the same time. Love it! Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
Just so sweet and inviting!
ReplyDeleteEverything is so gorgeous! I love tea, but it has to taste ever so much better from those gorgeous dishes of yours!
ReplyDeleteLove it all. How's about 4 o'clock?
Hugs,
Patti
I totally agree that planning a party is often the most fun part of the "whole event " and I adore these anonymous " visitors" of yours ...
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed this soothing post ...as always .
Have a lovely week ahead !
Hi J,
ReplyDeleteI love getting to see all the fun goodies you have been finding lately! I need shopping therapy too:-) I have some similiar swans (somewhere, I never thought to stand candles in them! I am gonna have to hunt them down:-)
Hugs,
Bella
That you use crocheted items and lace is wonderful. The little coffee pot is perfection. Are you beginning to decorate for Christmas. I am leaning in that direction.. it seems so much work for such a short time..but I'm trying not to push the season either. Everything is beautiful. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love using post card graphics to make things....so many possibilites! Beautiful setting as always.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful, as always, Jacqueline! Very peaceful and calming!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
The Candle holders bring back memories of my Grandmother's Home in Manhattan. Thanks for the Memories;)
ReplyDeletexxx Liz
Beautiful post! Your header is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYou bring everything together so beautifully!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Hi Jacqueline, the little swans and sweet card are darling. I ironed old embroidered pillowcases yesterday and thought of you. ♥O
ReplyDeleteI love your Settee! Everything looks so romantic.. you do have "the touch"!
ReplyDeleteWanda
Such a pretty settee with such pretty things surrounding it.
ReplyDeleteJacqueline, as always, everything here is just so beautiful! Your images are just stunning! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteto sit down at one of your gloriously decorated tables would be heaven! just heaven! (you'd have to pry me off my chair!) lol! ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Jacqueline...I am a new follower..just signed up..I thought the pictures in this post were lovely like a spread from a favorite magazine...thank you for such a peaceful experience !!!
ReplyDeleteKarena A Loblolly Life
WOW great looking table setting...perfect tea party!
ReplyDeleteI love the swan candle holders...our daughter married and her last name is now "Swaan". So we collect swan decor items! We have come across some wonderful treasures but the colour & size of you set are adorable...lucky you!
Your doggy collection and china cupboard are wonderful!
Just beautiful! Your pictures are magazine worthy.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter/blog partner and I have a set of 12 vintage Thanksgiving post cards, and we are making copies, reduced in size, laminating them, and using them at my house for place cards for the big T'day meal. We also have tons of other holiday post cards that we bought for almost nothing when she was a little girl. (She's now 30). I will make little easels out of twigs to use a stands for them. Can't wait. Visiting from WOW. We are the Equestrian Hallway. Stop by for a visit.
ReplyDeleteSooo pretty, Jacqueline! Soft, feminine, and shabby chic! :)
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
I love silver and white and with the lovely little rose buds it all is so nice. xx
ReplyDeleteVery elegant and soothing. Love your swans and the settee.
ReplyDeleteAudrey
Beautiful teascape. Such a lovely teapot and the cup and saucer are so lovely. The swan candlesticks are stunning. Great teascape. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, marty
ReplyDeleteVery pretty tea setting. I love the swan candle holders! Hugs, Pamela
ReplyDeleteJacqueline, this is such a lovely tea setting. Those dainty flowers on the tea cups and the rolls of paper are so pretty, and I love the swan candle holders. Your photos give me an ahhhh moment. laurie
ReplyDeleteHallo namesake...how haven't I found you and this beautiful blog before?
ReplyDeleteSo happy to be here and am dashing off to post your blog to my blogroll immediately!
Then I will be back to read more.
Jacqueline, this is a fabulous post.. Planning is time well spent and can be so delicious! lovely tablecloth and the charming cups are a favorite.. xo marlis
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