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Southern Favorites

The last week of the year! Thought it would be a good time to look back at some of my favorite tablescapes of  the year. Actually, all of my favorites are from blogs that I visited this year for:

Tablescape Thursday with Between Naps on the Porch
with Between Naps on the Porch

I got a little behind on the settings around here. However, I did get a few done. Here are some that I really enjoyed:

Valentines
From Valentines Day

Donna Buttler Douglas
Hey, there are even dots on the plates. – From my friend Donna Douglas with her fabulous Donna Dots

The Crazy April Fool’s Day Table:

Colorful but crazy!
Colorful but crazy!
A centerpiece with Easter eggs, Christmas ornaments and . . . apples!
A centerpiece with Easter eggs, Christmas ornaments and . . . apples!
Hey! Who left the apple core in the centerpiece?
Hey! Who left the apple core in the centerpiece?
One candle has a Christmas candle ring and the other a spring candle ring.
One candle has a Christmas candle ring and the other a spring candle ring.

Let’s take a closer look at those place settings.

Christmas plate with a visiting bird. Is that any way to place the flatware?
Christmas plate with a visiting bird. Is that any way to place the flatware?
Ah, it looks like Spring, except for that turkey!
Ah, it looks like Spring, except for that turkey!
Pretty pink florals and stips with a pretty pink . . . pig?
Pretty pink florals and stipes with a pretty pink . . . pig?
Fall and Mozart - now that makes sense. Way more than where the knife, fork and spoon are placed.
Fall and Mozart – now that makes sense. Way more than where the knife, fork and spoon are placed.
Beautiful china with an elephant crawling on top.
Beautiful china with an elephant crawling on top.
Can't find my knife! Oh, there it is at the bottom of the plate. I need it to fight off that turtle.
Can't find my knife! Oh, there it is at the bottom of the plate. I need it to fight off that turtle.
April Fool!
April Fool!

Tea Time with Mama:

Tea and cookies and strawberries.
Tea and cookies and strawberries.

Any time I can be out on the porch, I’m a happy girl!

Green glasses, edged in gold (to match to gold edged plates).

Down at the River:

On the White River

Just a few of my favorites. Hope you enjoy!

Today’s Lagniappe:  Chili Roasted Black-Eyed Peas
Saw this in Southern Living and thought it would be a great New Year’s Day snack!

  • 2  (15.8-oz.) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • 3  tablespoons  olive oil
  • 1 1/2  teaspoons  chili powder
  • 1  teaspoon  pepper
  • 3/4  teaspoon  ground cumin
  • 1/2  teaspoon  salt

Preheat oven to 425°. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Transfer mixture to a lightly greased 17- x 12-inch jelly-roll pan. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until crispy and dry, stirring every 10 minutes. Let cool 20 minutes.

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11 responses to “Southern Favorites”

  1. Miss Merry Avatar
    Miss Merry

    All your settings are lovely – but I think the picnic is my favorite! Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year!

  2. Donnie Avatar
    Donnie

    Loved all your tables. Just gorgeous. Hope you and yours have a Healthy and Happy New Year.

  3. tess Avatar
    tess

    What a nice walk through the tables (anything like tiptoe through the tulips??). I just LOVE the April Fools table…that is adorable and very clever!!

  4. Deb Avatar
    Deb

    Too cute! Happy New Year!!

  5. Jacqueline Avatar
    Jacqueline

    April Fools and Down at the River are so fun. Thanks for a little review, what a fun way to end the year. Have a wonderful New Year and many more tables.

  6. Shirley Corwin Avatar
    Shirley Corwin

    Oh, what fun looking through different seasons of table settings. All beautiful! Love those plates with the dots!!

  7. Christi Avatar
    Christi

    Ann, Miss seeing you too. We should get together soon just for fun!

  8. Entertaining Women Avatar
    Entertaining Women

    Some wonderful vignettes. Thank you for sharing the charming tablescape designs. Happy New Year! Cherry Kay

  9. marlis Avatar
    marlis

    I so love that april fool’s table.. that is oustanding!!! Happy New Year to you and yours, may the new year bring lots of blessings!

  10. Mid-Atlantic Martha Avatar
    Mid-Atlantic Martha

    What a fun and crazy April Fools table!

  11. Ann Messick Avatar
    Ann Messick

    Christi, glad you got to do this, we just sold our sweet little river house! Enjoyed looking at all the settings! Miss seeing you 🙂

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