A Table Top Party (I've danced on a few tables, haven't you?)

Its been a long time since I attended a blog party! Today, Cindy is hosting a Center Piece party.

 

Which is fitting for me, because my very first post was a picture of a Valentine brunch I was having that day for my friends, 2 years ago Feb. 14th.

 

Also, Cindy was one of the first, "WOW" blogs that I came across. And she just gets better and better all the time.

 

Join me in attending her centerpiece party, and go check out her blog for addresses of other table scapes to see. I'll bet there will be some romantic inspirations for this weekend's Valentine celebrations.

This first table I am showing you is in my studio, and I've gathered up pretty Valentine themed (or colored) gifts from my sweet swap friends.

 

To the gifts, I added a cherry covered old hat.  Isn't it supposed to be bad luck to have a hat on the table? If so, I am in TROUBLE, I do this a lot, but then, I just love old hats.  Sometimes, I think that old wives tales and superstitions started for a reason. Like, maybe it was unsanitary to have a greasy, dirty hat on a table where people eat. Or if you walk under a ladder you could knock over the person standing on it and hurt them.  Or a broken mirror was sharp and dangerous and telling kids they were bad luck to break maybe kept them from play ing with them?

But maybe that subject is better for Friday the 13th coming up tomorrow?

 

In my studio, I have two dining tables.  I use them for "clean" work, like sorting or sewing, or piling crap up.  Not painting or gluing. I actually try to keep at least one set up nice for when company drops by to visit me in the studio.  Since we've had puppies out here, I've had lots of visitors come by lately.

(I really should clear off the top of that buffet a bit, I end up piling pretties there and it gets to the point where it is just a jumble)

 

Table scapes need to look good from each side!  I plan them out, so that each person sitting at the table has something interesting in front of them.

 

The tables in my studio are usually filled with things I happen to have around, supplies, millinery flowers, jewels, pulled together with a color theme onto a tray, mirror, or series of doilies.  I like to have my supplies out where I can see and enjoy them.  Out of sight, out of mind, is a true saying. If I put things away, I never use them.

Thanks, Cindy for hosting this get together! I look forward to getting around to the blogs she has links to and seeing all the inspiring tables.

 

Of course, it is hard to beat a center piece that is all crafting goodies! My friend, Angie, invited me over last night for a Valentine making party. 

 

She supplied wine, cupcakes, chocolate and all the Valentine's supplies you could ever need!

 

There was some gorgeous rose printed fabric to cut into, so I tried something different and clipped around the roses, then glued the fabric to sheet music that I had covered this mini journal in.

Then, I outlined the fabric's edge in soft tan marker to make a shadow, inked the edges of the book and tied it all up in a ribbon with a small tag and a flower.  This was my Valentine to Angie for hosting the party.

 

Then I made a couple blank note cards. (these are listed on Etsy, $8 for a pair)

 

This tag is going to my pal, Heather, for some help she gave me on my website.  I could not have set it  up without her. Or without Beth. I really OWE her a big one too, she deciphered the web speak of the site and explained it all to me. 

The little tags tied to this project and the mini journal came from Beth too. She'd made up a bagful for me to use, and I tied quite a few to the Puppy Love Swap tag books.

 

This darling little Sugarwings pen was a gift from a swapper too! How cute is that?  I hear that the books are arriving, and everyone sounds pleased so far. As soon as I get a list of blogs that are showing the books, I'll post links here.

 

Saturday the 14th is my 2 year blog anniversary and I will be having a drawing for one of these Millefiori glass heart charms.   This one is listed in my Boutique, along with 3 others.   I have one more for the February giveaway too.

 

Now that the swap is over, I actually had time to list some stuff to sell in the Boutiqueand on Etsy!

 

Mostly, I added lots of millinery.  I noticed that I was low on wallpaper too, and hope to make some up for next week.  Thanks so much to all of you who shop there!

Now, go check out Cindy's Romantic Home and her beautiful table tops!

Comments

[Jenny Fowler]

Your tablescape is so romantic. I love that. Whites and creams are some of my favorite colors. Sounds like a fun event.

[Cami @ Creating Myself]

I love all your eclectic 'scapes but that 3rd one really chrams me. Course that may be in part, because I am longing after the lidded candy dish in the pic. I DID have one just like it. Until yesterday when Coleson (he's 2) thought I was hiding candy in it & peeked inside. I guess in his disappointment in finding jeweled napkin rings instead, he dropped it on the floor & it shattered. :o( Having grands & a room full of pretties is tough sometimes but you know that already, don't you? *grins*

[Jingle]

The tablescapes are stunning! We don't even have a dining table! LOL!

[penny]

Wow! You make lovely things!
Thank you for visiting and for the nice comments!

[Elaine]

Look like a great time around the table. The work you do is wonderful. But the puppies changed colors and they are holding still.:-)
Thank You for sharing
Elaine

[Alison Gibbs]

Karla the table looks fabulous.
Cindy's Centrepiece Party is such fun. So much 'eye candy'
Alison

[Tam]

Karla,
simply stunning!! Your creations are so beautiful!!! I had to go back to the different pictures to be able to 'see' everything. I enjoyed my visit very much.
Have a wonderful evening,
Tam

[Rachael]

You do such amazing table scapes, I would sit there fiddling with them if I were a guest at your table! Rachaelxo

[Gretchen Schaumann]

Hi Karla- love the neutral tablescape you've shown in the blog. It's all so beautiful! Your studio is not only functional, but it's beautiful.

[Lori]

Karla, Cindy does have a pretty blog...i had never been over there that i can remember {which means very little actually}...thanks for the link...i love the table~scape that you have on your studio table, very lovely indeed...yes, i had heard about you and that table dancing of yours:) LOL:)

[Elizabeth]

Your tablescape is so romantic!
My tag book arrived today and I am madly in love with it. I'll take pictures tomorrow and get it posted ASAP!

[Jean Eakin]

Karla your centerpieces are always great. I love how you use a variety of things and it always works and looks wonderful. The glass heart is so beautiful and I am sure it is calling out my name. Have a wonderful evening.
Jean in Virginia

[Diane]

I love your table!! And your studio!! Everything looks so pretty!!!

[barbara]

Yippee! I can't believe nobody else had snapped up those pups, so now they're mine! Yay! Thanks, Karla!

[Tonya D]

I simply LOVE your blog;0)
It just makes me happy, happy, happy.
thanks for sharing yourself.
blessings,
tonya

[Janice Rehmeyer]

Oh!!! Karla, Your tables look so very pretty. Your puppy's are so cute. Thanks for sharing with me. Hugs***

[vivian]

your tables look great! and I love the tag you made for heather. its adorable!
have a sweet weekend!
vivian

[robin-Thrifty Miss Priss]

I love the tables! I could never do that in my "public" space at home...I'm a messy crafter and I never put anything away. And my dinning room table is loaded with junk right now....sigh....too many fun things keeping me busy and not enough time to fluff....I guess I better move some stuff around so we have a place to have Valentines Dinner! Unless I just clear a spot for my husband to sit at! Tee Hee!

[Liz]

Your table is lovely but your cards and tags are incredible! I love them!

~Liz

[Debra Ganas]

.....I got home late from an out of town trip. It was dark, but I walked to the mailbox. Reached in my hand and felt around for something good. Joy, joy, joy, the envelope was in there.

Thank you Karla and ALL of the others that participated. I looooove my tag book. Thank you Karla for the care taken with each and every item in the envelope. And thank you for all the extra goodies.

Love the Tablescapes. I get a warm fuzzy feeling seeing The familiar things I sent you. So happy you liked them.

Oma Ruth had a tea Party yesterday. I will tell her to send you a pic.

The Sugarwings fairy is adorable.

[Kerryanne English]

Karla, I love the way you think of everyone - even when planning a table centrepeice.
You're one special lady.
Hugs,
Kerryanne

[Sonia]

Your dining table centerpiece blows me away and the Sugarwings pen is just adorable. My table is burried under craft and sewing supplies but its an unorganized mess. =O

Off to check the other centerpieces. Take care and have a Wonderful Valentine's Day.
TTFN
Sonia

[Betty @ She's Sew Pretty]

I think I may be centerpiece decorating challenged! I never can seem to make them look as interesting as yours!

[Stephanie]

Hi Karla! I love your tabletop scenes, especially the one with the mirror ~ you probably know that I LOVE anything with antique mirrors included!!

Your little musical note / Roses journal is just too sweet!!

Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

[Kayla @ The Bird's Bungalow]

Wow your centerpiece is really cool! I would wannt to touch everything infront of me if I was sitting at your table (if that doesn't sound weird lol). So much vintage fun! And thanks for stopping my my blog!

[Wreathmaker]

your centerpieces are so interesting. I like the use of the old bottles, and the paper accessories, too.

[Jen R]

Love the table top! The head board/bench is cool too...

[cindy~my romantic home]

Thank you!....you were one of my first "Wow" blogs I found!!! I'm so honored that you joined in today!!! I love your centerpiece! You really have some gorgeous things and such great taste!!!

[Kathy]

Beautiful pictures, the angel for Sugarwings is just the sweetest!
Hugs,
Kathy

[Hope Ellington]

I just love looking at your studio. It is awesome and so inspiring. Give Sugarwings a big Valentine smootch for me!!
Blessings~Hope

[Maija Lepore]

Happy Bloggiversary!
I'll be celebrating my 21st wedding anniversary!

[Heather ~ Pretty Petals]

Your tablescapes are beautiful Karla! Truly, something I totally fell in love with when I visited you. I love how you take little bits and make it into something big!

SO sweet of you to make me that tag... it was no problem helping you!

xoox Heather

[Jenny S]

Wow!! So much fun!! I never danced on a table, but there was a bar during my bachlorette party....hmmm maybe that's for another post!! hahaha

[jeanie]

Every year I say I'm going to have a Valentine-making party and every year it comes and goes so fast, it never happens! Looks like fun!

Beautiful tablescapes -- wish I'd known about this party before! Maybe next year -- I'm off to Carol to find out who's doing what!

On another note, the tag book arrived yesterday and it's fabulous. I'll photograph this weekend -- tried last night, but I really need natural light. I loved it -- and was pleased I had a Karla tag in there, too! Happy Heart Day -- and thanks for warming ours!

[Dollybelle]

Ooohh! You have been busy! So gorgeous!!
xoxo
Dollybelle

[tiffany ~ shabby scraps]

love your tablescapes karla!
Thank you so much for the puppy love tag book, I adore it, and will show it off next week.
xoxo, Tiffany

[Sonia]

Hello Karla,
I wanted to thank you for coming by my blog and for your compliments. Just wanted to let you know I am hosting a giveaway so come on by and sign up.

[Andrea]

I love it all Karla! Your studio rocks! I have been fixing mine up this week, took the table out and it made so much more room for me and added a shelf, I have a little nook by the washer and dryer , you should see the top of my washer and dryer , glue everywhere!!I had to take a spatula to it to clean it abit! Posting my lovely tags I got from you today!!!xoxo

[Kirstie]

Hi Karla, I just want to thank you for or your lovelyness! I needed to escape from all that is going on around us down here.

Hugs
Kirstie.

[Dawn Gahan]

Karla,

What sheer joy it was to participate in your Puppy Love tag swap! I have done a post about the tag book I received (LOVE it!) here:

http://gahangirls.blogspot.com/2009/02/my-tags-are-here-my-tags-are-here.html

Thanks again and look forward to the next one!

Happy Love Day!
Dawn

[Nancy]

Karla: I love my Puppy Love tag book. I posted pictures on my blog.
http://www.nancymatters.blogspot.com

I can't wait until the next one!
Happy Valentine's Day

[debi]

I know I always say te same thing but its true, you inspire me. I come here and then I get all worked up and create a new thing for my own home. Thank you Karla.

[joyce]

Happy Blog-a-versary Karla. Joy joys.

[Nancy]

Hi again Karla: Here is my correct blog address--can you tell I am new a this?

Http://wwwnancymatters.blogspot.com/

Nancy

[Jorgelina]

Your creations are so beautiful!!!
Hugs

[M]

Ohhhhh those table displays are so creatively you!

M ^..^

[Stephenie]

Karla, You really have an amazing talent and I really enjoy reading your blog.

[MaryIsabella]

Hope you had a wonderful Valentine's day...m.

[Laura Ingalls Gunn]

I am a bit late in visiting, but your tablescape is gorgeous!

[jewelry supplies]

Very interesting information!Perfect just what I was looking for! "Neurotics build castles in the air, psychotics live in them. My mother cleans them." by Rita Rudner.