Some rules never leave you...like don't wear white after Labor Day, don't cross your eyes or they will stay that way, don't jaywalk. Well I have to admit I have broken all those rules and I am about to break a few more...
The first one....Red and Pink don't go together...oops...spotted these all Walmart obviously Sam never heard that rule and went ahead and mixed it up. Fun place mats for every day.
So with that rule broken I went ahead and broke 1 rule 2 times...Don't mix patterns, not only the dishes have a pattern, Johnson Brothers Chintz, but the napkins do too.
Are you sure you want to go on?
I warned you...the biggest no-no according to Nate Berkus of Oprah fame. NEVER use artificial flowers, obviously Nate has never been to northern Michigan. I am starved for color even if it is an impostor. Yes I used fake flowers not once, but 2 different varieties.
I guess the earth didn't stop turning so I decided to light the candles, pour a glass of wine and enjoy the evening, rules followed or not. Please join me if you can stand all the rules that have been broken, I PROMISE TO BEHAVE MYSELF the rest of the evening.
Tablesccape Thursday is hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch, visit her blog and you can visit all the TT bloggers. It is like taking a little vacation, THANKS SUSAN!
31 comments:
Wonderful breaking of the rules! This is gorgeous!
Cute post! LOVED your plates! I never would have thought of putting all of that pattern together however you did it and it looks wonderful! It takes a special talent to put multiple patterns together. I really liked your tray too. Great job breaking all the rules!
Kelley... once you pour that glass of RED wine... all the rules go right out the window anyway! Great Post!
Dixie
Sometimes it pays to break the rules! Everything looks great. Love your plates!
Well, I think your silk flowers look beautiful! We all live in the REAL WORLD! :-)
~Kim
Well, I certainly am not Nate, but I love your tablescape, silk flowers and all!
Even with the rules broken it looks wonderful! I love those plates and placemats! Deb
I love the mix of patterns and the colors. I am glad you broke the rules!...Christine
Oh, you BAD girl! hehehe I love it! I have fake flowers all over my house. Most if not all of them I made myself. I think the pink and red placemats are beautiful and the plates are also beautiful!
Hugs,
Angela
I love that you broke all the rules, your tablescape is stunning, I am in love with the Johnson Bros chintz plates and napkins, :-) Kathy
Those plates are DIVINE! Love what youve done with them! Thanks for sharing... ~Katy
rules? never heard of them, good thing because you have made a very pretty table despite them!
Love your mix -- but I love to mix as well! Good job!
I like to mix and match too! Love th plates!
*** Cute, cute, cute and I LOVE your sassy wit!!!... ANNNND, your faaaabulous bar stools!!! (That red, black & white is soooo SHARP!!!)~~~ Thank you! Linda ***
Love your table and the way you have been creative with the mix of wonderful pieces. One of the things I am trying to teach myself is throw out the rules (in the decorating arena) and do what makes me happy. Ta-Ta, Candy
Very nice post and a lovely table.
Have a Thankful Thursday
from the Raggedy Roberta Anne
Warm, cozy and embracing.
Scribbler
The mix of patterns makes for a lively and warm table. I would imagine conversation would be equally warm and sparkling with such a tablesetting.
And I lift my glass of wine to you and say, "Here's to Breaking the Rules!"
Lorrie
i'm sure Nate would love your table.
My sister has those same lovely plates. I love them with your placemats. Some rules were meant to be broken! Thanks for sharing. This is my first time with tablescapes.
LOVE the Johnson Brothers, AND also your use of red with pink. It's gorgeous! And Nate Berkus doesn't know what he's missing! Here's to courageous women who break the rules!
Cass
Oh I so love how you broke all the rules, I do it all the time. I love the mix of patterns and colors. Just lovely. Hugs, Marty
What a pretty tablescape!
Just love your broken rules! The plates are wonderful! First I seen, I bought a creamer to match them at auction, a few weeks ago. I love the flowers in the centerpiece so lovely!
Breaking of the rules really worked to your advantage this time. It turned out great...looks beautiful. The mixing of patterns and colors looks great.
-Steve-French Cupboard
I'm all for breaking rules when it's as pretty as your table! And I LOVE pink and red together! Great post!
Kelley...you REBEL, you! LOL I love your "rule breaking" tablescape! Beautiful JB chinz plates! It all looks great!
I love mixing pattern with pattern...my guest room is a good (or maybe bad?) example of that!
:-) Thanks for a great TT! Susan
Don't you just love being daring! You are just teasing me with those plates! I have 4 of the square lunch plates and haven't been able to add more. I love that pattern!
JudyBug
lOVE YOUR PRETTY TABLE AND THANKS FOR BREAKING THE RULES.
I don't mind you not following the rules. Well, maybe once in a while we have to break those rules. See, Your table is a sight to behold. :-)
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