I'm not sure what it is, but in the past month I have completely
embraced cross-stitch.
Perhaps it's because I spent the last three years caring
for Mr. O-P and wasn't able to nurture my creative side, but these days I feel
supercharged with creative energy. I've already finished two counted cross
stitch projects, am fully immersed in the third, and continue on with numerous
other creative endeavors.
If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you've
seen some of these projects come together. Interestingly enough every project
I've done so far has inspired a table setting.
Today's cross-stitch project
(and table setting) is the first piece of cross-stitch I've ever done on a
piece of linen fabric. In the past, all of my cross-stitch projects were done
on a grid type of cloth like aida cloth. I'm quite proud of myself for doing
this project, not only was it a lot of fun, but it was a first for me, and I
think it turned out beautifully. I considered framing it, but instead decided
to turn it into a pillow, and I'm very happy with the results.
I used the colors from the pillow to inspire this “witchy” table setting. If you struggle to come up with a theme for
a table, look around your house, observe your favorite things, and see if you
can't put those together as a centerpiece or as inspiration for a lovely table.
I don’t really have anything green, so grabbed a couple of those
wicker plate holders and spray painted them lime green. Don’t you just love the
way they look?
Everything else on the table has been used before (And I’m quite
proud of that because I am really, REALLY -- I mean it -- trying to control my
passion for tableware. Really.), with the exception of a couple of pieces of
Mr. O-P’s mother’s tea set, part of which you first saw here. The fact that
the silver is well worn on this antique set just makes it more appropriate.
Placemats, napkins, brown and amber plates – Pier One
Skull Plates and Placemats – Three French Hens (last year)
Tablecloth – Antique Farmhouse
Books and Skull Cookie Jar – World Market (last year)
Skull Mugs – Williams-Sonoma (last year)
Glasses – La Rochere
Witch Candy Dish - Fitz & Floyd (last year)
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