Confessions of a Dishaholic: May 26, 2011

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Tablescape Thursday: Pink Queen of Sole

As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!"
Romans 10:15 (NIV)

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
1 Peter 5:4 (NIV)

I struggled a bit with this week's tablescape {and not just with the lighting, as you can tell in some of the pics!}. Since Tuesday was "Tiara Day" and this week is "National Shoe Week," I had planned on combining the 2 & doing a "Queen of Sole" tablescape. Get it, queen because of the tiara? Sole because of shoes?

Anyway, I had a little different color scheme in mind, but then I heard that this Saturday is a very special day......it's Pink Saturday's 3rd birthday! So now I was in a dilemna......what to do? I considered sharing a tablescape {"Pink Picnic in the Park"} I did on my birthday a couple weeks ago since it's filled to the brim with pink, but I had planned on saving it 'til June {because Natl. Pink Day & Picnic Day are both the 3rd week of June}. So then I began trying to figure out how I could incorporate pink into my original plan & share in the birthday celebrations.

So I went throughout my normal work week with this in the back of my mind {Am I the only one that does that? Work & carry on with my normal routines, but all the while, thinking about the next tablescape or the next project?}......and then it happened. As I sat my keys down on my desk at work, I noticed the little flashlight that is on my key ring. The pale pink background covered with shoes....some red, some leopard print......was the perfect color combo to pull this table together.......
{It didn't photograph well, but you get the idea.}

......High heels, a little bit of leopard print, a pop of red, and a LOT of pink! Throw in a couple tiaras & I would have all of the ingredients for a very girly, Pink Saturday celebration!

First, I looked through my dishes with shoes (believe it or not, I have more than one set that has shoes on them!) to find one that would go with my color scheme.

For my table covering, I used a tan tablecloth, topped with a layer of pink tulle to add a little bit of sheen & more PINK. {I've been challenging myself lately to NOT buy new stuff, but to be creative with what I have; since I didn't have the right shade of pink tablecloth, I used the tulle I had leftover from a previous baby shower. I think in the end, I liked it's subtle color better than I would have liked a solid tablecloth!}

Cream-colored chargers with a rhinestone border add some depth & sparkle. Turning them diagonally added a little interest & worked better spatially for the table.

Each place setting receives a slightly different plate.

A bright red salad plate peeks out from underneath for an unexpected pop of color!

I originally had four place settings, but then I decided since it's Pink Satuday's 3rd birthday, it might be fun to just do 3 place settings.

A pale pink napkin, layered over a cream eyelet napkin is held together with a tiara napkin ring.

Only a fork is needed for this simple lunch.

A clear goblet with subtle polka dots adds to the fun.

For the centerpiece, a silver cupcake holder is topped with a pair of leopard print heels, a sparkly tiara, & a little pink rose from our garden.

{Shhh.....don't tell Mr. Dishaholic. I think he's tired of me cutting all of our flowers for my tablescapes.}

As soon is lunch is over, three red velvet cupcakes....one for each guest....with white icing & pale pink "pearls" are waiting to be eaten. After all, this is a birthday party!