christmas in canada

get the look:

source list (clockwise, from top left):
1. David Stark holiday collection from West Elm
2. Antiqued glass collection from Wisteria
3. Peppermint Vanilla bundle from Method
4. Mosaic tree from Target
5. Snow Globes from West Elm
6. Marimekko Lumimarja tea cup & saucer and dinner plate from Velocity Art & Design
7. Bengal Bazaar Christmas stocking from PlumCushion
8. Winter tree candleholder from Inglenook Decor
9. Belvedere Bowl from ZGallerie
10. Turquoise mercury glass ornaments from ZGallerie
11. Dove ornament from Jonathan Adler

from Canadian House & Home, November 2009 issue.

cranberry tablescape thursday

layer on shades of the same color. use glass to make it all sparkle. tip 2 tip flowers rock it!

4 jewel tone candles r so elegant. a tray of party favors so festive. & tight bouquets of orchids are 2 die 4.
iron ur napkins! luv this the formal plate. & check out the salt in the golden oyster shell.

for more tablescape thursday go to between naps on the porch.

tablescape thursday - vintage pink dishes

it's still pink october, trying 2 dedicate this month with pink posts in honor of breast cancer awareness month.

don't u just luv pink dishes? especially vintage ones? here are some links so u can buy some for your next tablescape thrursday at bewteen naps on the porch.

1. vintage pink czech dishes here

2. vintage melamine here

3. pink & black dishes just a pretty picture from flkr


4. from target here

between naps on the porch is now on my blog list.

tablescape thursday on friday 2 - pink table setting round up

i was busy posting pink yesterday for breast cancer awareness & didn't get to tablescape thrursday at between naps. i thought i'd keep a pink theme going. the whole month of october is dedicated to breast cancer awareness.

1. pink can be sticky icky, but with dark brown and a punch of green it's sophisticated.


2. i'm dreaming of a pink christmas

3. pink walls how great is this!


4. love this paper and plastic, and how perfect for this month.


5. pink nests & blue marshmellow bunnies - save this thought for easter.


6. simple to go pink with just a tablecloth. love the green napkin.


7. add a pink napkin with almost any color dishes. - but the pink and black looks sharp.


8. pink-a-palooza! this is fab!


9. pink flowers are all u need.


10. this is kind of a hot mess but i kind of like it.

tablescape thursday on friday

somehow i lost a day so tablescape thursday is happening 4 me on friday.

see how the pros do it here.




have a great weekend!

and go 2 between naps on the porch to see another tablescape pro!

tablescape thursdays white house style

what's going on at the white house with the decor and china selection? cote de texas a blog y'all seem to know says the obama's interior designer michael smith has been canned. there has not been one picture of anything michelle obama has been doing with all the pottery barn stuff she's been buying. why are they holding out? she's cool about showing us her fashion style, & now we want to see the living quarters of the white house. give it up mrs. o.

for this tablecape thursday i am featuring presidential china & table settings. i turn to this guy eddie ross who really knows everything about plates and setting tables. go here to see all about presidential china. maybe he can help the first lady choose some for the white house from his etsy store.

this is a pictures of a lunch prepared for president obama at the white house. no wonder he's so skinny. look at the formal way the table is set.

this is a photo from a cell phone at an official obama dinner at the white house, well actually it's a photo of the dessert of huckleberry cobbler and caramel ice cream. i don't really know what a huckleberry is do u? i only heard of huckleberry hound. i like the chocolate with the white house seal embossed on it.
laura bush loved her some china. the set she had made for the bush years cost over $400,000.
the table at this white house dinner is set formal and classic.

more laura bush. she seems to love using a bowl of roses in the center with four candlesticks around it.
here's the laura bush $400,000 china. i like the knives with the mother of pearl handles.
here's tish baldridge at the white house. she was jackie o's social secretary. both those girls knew how to set a table.
or post them if anyone has any cell phone photos of the decor at the white house send them to cote de texasur self! the suspense is killing to the point of not caring.

tablescape from between naps on the porch

go bnotp to play tablescape thursday.

tablescape thursday how 2 serve breakfast in bed

between naps on the back porch here is a great blog, that gives u a lot of good ideas.
i luv tablescape thursdays. this week she did a guest room with breakfast in bed, and it gave me my idea for this week.
i hope you like the instructions of how 2 serve breakfast in bed. i gathered some photos for you 2.





How To Serve Breakfast In Bed

Instructions from ehow here

Things You'll Need:

• Flowers
  
• Pillows
• Breakfast
• Tray
• Fine China

  Step 1: Buy a sturdy bed tray that doesn't tip over easily. Make sure it is large enough to hold several dishes and other items.

get this tray here

Step 2: Shop for ingredients for your favorite breakfast ahead of time.

good recipes here

Step 3: Purchase fresh flowers. It adds a nice touch.

Step 4: Cancel all morning appointments. Turn off the phone. Make this a morning when you can relax at leisure.

Step 5: Prepare some of the ingredients the night before. If possible, set your coffeemaker for 8:30 a.m. (or whenever you get up), so the scent of the fresh brew will wake you up. Set the tray with plates, silverware, cups, and so forth. Use linen napkins.

Step 6 Make the bed with fresh sheets before you go to bed.

Step 7: Get up in the morning and prepare your breakfast. Take your time.

Step 8: Finish setting up the tray. Put the flowers on it. Add the food.

Step 9: Arrange the pillows in bed before you get back in. Use several large ones to give your back support. You want to be comfortable as you eat.

Step 10: Climb back into bed with your bed tray. Take care not to tip it as you get back into bed.

Step 11: Savor your breakfast. Enjoy the food. Sip your coffee slowly. Have a second cup.

Step 12: Catch up on your reading. Read the entire "New York Times." Read past issues of your magazines.

this is a pretty good book here

Step 13: Plan to do this again sometime soon.