Tuesday, October 15, 2013

I'm Thankful For...New and Old Stuff in my House

It was Thanksgiving here in Canada this past weekend...and I had a good one.

Mostly it was super because I spent it with family...duh, they're what I'm most thankful for.

But, this year was also extra beuno because lots of prettiness came together here at the abode.

So if you asked me what I'm thankful for this year, here's the proverbial list...

1. I'm thankful for pretty china that was passed down to me, gold flatware I scored on eBay for a song a few years back, orchids of any and all varieties, and the set of crystal glasses my sweet Nana gifted to us for our wedding...











2. I'm thankful for this vintage table I found at Patina...local goodies that don't require me to incur crappy duty/shipping costs make me happy...


3. This set of black patent leather chairs that I got for such a fabo deal as part of Black Rooster's flash sale...

4. Nicole over at Sketch 42 for helping me discover the joy that is the black sharpie...


5. New furniture arrangements that make you fall in love with old stuff again...

6. An extraordinary carpenter...

...who can look at a picture I show him for inspiration and create this piece of furniture nirvana...



...from scratch...in 4 days.

MIND BLOWN

So yes, Thanksgiving 2013 was a good one...feeling very lucky/grateful these days.

xo
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18 comments:

  1. A whole lot of pretty! I have a whole set of china like the one blue onion plate/bowl you have! It was given to me by both my grandmas who are now deceased. Reminds me of them every time I use the set!

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  2. What a gorgeous tablescape! The other images are lovely too. Happy belated Thanksgiving!

    xo,
    Rachel
    Suppose Anything Goes

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  3. Absolutely gorgeous...I love your table styling and that gold hardware is amazing! I'm so jealous you scored it on Ebay!! And will your carpenter come to the US? haha

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  4. Wow what a beautiful tablescape! And I never say that lol

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  5. So beautiful! I adored the table setting. I love Sketch 42 as well! Nicole is just so original. And I can't believe your new piece of furniture. I adore your carpenter as well :)

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  6. Dying over all of this stuff! Especially the animal print pillows in the background -- dalmation and cheetah! so gorg.

    xo, Lily
    http://whilemyboyfriendsaway.blogspot.com/

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  7. That credenza is amazing! Gosh, I am in love with it!

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  8. Everything is so beautiful Christine! I love it all and that credenza...WOW! xo Kristin

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  9. the credenza turned out amazing!

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  10. I am so jealous of your table! So much prettiness I can't take it!

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  11. Beautiful table setting!!

    Natalie
    Styleupstairs.blogspot.com

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  12. That credenza is just unbelievable. Just too beautiful. High five Mr. Allen Dawson.

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  13. Everything in this post is just so beautiful!

    Lauren,
    http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com/

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  14. Oh my word, I'm loving the piece Allan made for you & the table scape was beautiful.

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  15. Wow! Amazing carpenter for sure, that piece is gorgeous! And the tablescape is beautiful as well-gold flatware and Diptyque candles? That's my kind of Thanksgiving table!

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  16. Aaahhh! Your home is looking sooo amazing!! I'm in love with that new console - wowsers!

    Clare x

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  17. so jealous of the crystals and the gold faux bamboo flatware!! Orchid is my favourite as well and I have a few at home today for a shoot. WIll have to call you soon to ask you for a few tips :)

    That coffee table from Patina is surely a keeper and that cabinet from Allen ... I am so calling him once we've nailed down a place and a floor plan!

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  18. Love, love, love the table setting, that gold flatware is to die for!!!!

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