Metamorphosis Monday: Tablescapes

I still haven't been able to replace my camera or lense, and since I can't take pictures right now, I thought I'd do a Met Monday post showing how my tablescapes have evolved.

Here is one of my very early tablescapes when I was new to blogging. See anything missing? I forgot the glasses. I used to be terrible about forgetting either the glasses or the flatware. I didn't use a lot of layering in the beginning either.

My next tablescape shows that I started adding layers and more filler objects in, but...I used a flash. I learned that pictures taken with a flash look so much more sterile and washed out. And see that shadow on the left-hand side of the next picture? That was part of my hand.

This next picture is a simple outdoor tablescape for two, but I love it for the softness of the tablecloth and flowers.

This is one of my favorite tablescapes of all time. I like the lighting, and all the different layers and objects I used, and the soft, pretty pink colors.

And this was my Thanksgiving table this year...

That's my mini met for the week. Swing by and visit Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday.

Camera Woes :(

I've not blogged in over a week, since my camera has been broken, and I'm totally having withdrawals. Just bought a new camera today, so I'm anxious to jump back in. This is a terrible time of year to not have a camera.

Tablescape Thursday: Winter Wonderland

It's that time, again, for Tablescape Thursday hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. Swing by Susan's blog to see what eye candy she has to share this week, and to visit the other participants.

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I did sort of a winter wonderland theme this week...


Baby, it's cold outside...come in by the fire...

An abominable snowman's eyeview...

Mr. Maison, who almost always helps me with tablescapes, made the centerpiece this week...a log with tealights. This was cut from a huge branch that fell out of our backyard tree during a recent Nor'easter and barely missed our house. All you need is a 1 1/2 inch paddle drill bit (not sure if that's the "technical term" -- ha!) and a piece of wood. This works well for fruits and veggies too. You can click HERE to see my tablescape with apple tealight holders made this way.

We have Santa...

...and sparkly trees...pretend these little trees have frozen with ice on them...

...and snowmen (and women!)...

...and reindeer...

...and an igloo...

Reindeer tealight holders are from Colonial Candle

Red table runners are from Dollar Tree

Snowman plates and S&P shakers are from Dollar General

Log tealight holder...made by Mr. Maison -- priceless!


Don't forget that Colonial Candle is offering my readers a discount of $15 off an order of $60 or more. This is good through 12/31/09. Just use promotional code MAMAISON15 at checkout.

Candyland Tree

We got around to some more holiday decorating this past weekend...


Here's my fireplace and mantle, all "Christmased" up...

This is the candyland tree I have in my dining room. I've been collecting ornaments for it for the past three years.

Hmmm...why is it I get hungry every time I look at this tree?

This is a cute little Christmasy bouquet that Mr. Maison brought home to me yesterday...

This is my white Santa on an Ethan Allen table I recently found on Craigslist for $55 (yay!). I've flanked Santa with my Spode Christmas Tree hurricanes...

Please visit Susan at Thoughts From Over The Rainbow for Deck The Halls. You're sure to see lots of pretty holiday decorating.

Christmas Mantle & Fireplace

This past week I switched out some items on my fall mantle for a Christmas look. Here's the before:

And here's the after:

I changed out the items in my Dollar Tree hurricanes. They're now ready for Christmas...

Visit Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday.


All candleholders (except the hurricanes) are from Colonial Candle

I found the red mercury glass trees at Home Goods

Colonial Candle is offering my readers a discount of $15 off an order of $60 or more. This code is good through the end of the year. Just use promo code MAMAISON15 at checkout.

Deck The Halls, December 1

I've got a tiny start on my Christmas decorating. Here's the wreath on my front door. Please come on in!

I pulled out my Spode Christmas tree candlestick holders and paired them with my floral arrangment that's left over from Thanksgiving. I think the colors are kind of Christmasy.

Visit our hostess, Susan at Thoughts From Over The Rainbow, for lots more seasonal decorating.

Branch candle snuffer and red tapers are from Colonial Candle. Colonial Candle has graciously extended readers of my blog a $15 discount off of an order of $60 or more. This is good through the end of the year. Just use promo code MAMAISON15 at checkout.