July 23, 2009

Inspiration at the Table...

J'adore Tablescape Thursday... it is filled with INSPIRATION... not only do I wish to sit at all the tables... but they make me want to PAINT!!!

Look at this table via Affordable Accoutrements... don't you want to take a big bite out of one of those strawberries... and sip a little bubbly...
I love all the elements that make a table just right... serviceware...
Glasses for any beverage...
Plates... soooo many patterns to choose from...
Silverware...

Linens in a variety of colours...Alll sooooo EXCITING... and when it comes together on YOUR tables it is overwhelming... thank you all for making Tablescape Thursday such FUN!!! If you would like to see one of your tables painted... send me the link to YOUR favorite table... I just might pick YOURS to paint! I've already started another one... next Thursday I hope to have a bunch to show!

Okkk off you go to visit other Tablescape Thursday via Between Naps on the Porch and come back tomorrow for a day of FASHION...

ENJOY your day!

(Photos via Google search for linens, silverware, dinnerware, glasses)

40 comments:

Maria Berg said...

I wish I had a table to send to you, so I could see it in paint, maybe you like one of my photos to paint?

/MB

Chubby Chieque said...

What a wonderful tip Fiffi... one of my weakness is doing tablescaping. I love when everythings perfect. Whilst hubby complain. He reckoned, "too many stuffs" §:-))

Off I go to all the participants of Tablescaping...

xoxo lots

Styling by Coty Farquhar, said...

Hi again Fifi,

You and I both seriously need to go to one of Karl Lagerfeld's dinner parties together, read what he said he would love to do on his twitter page,

Karl Lagerfeld on twitter said:

"I think I'm going to have a dinner party where no one speaks. I'll give all my guests pens and pads instead of the usual dinner conversation"

It would be so perfect for us as you communicate so beautifully via paper and brush and I carry an art book every where I go, always have always will...

Do you think he would invite us to dinner?

Gosh, What should we wear?

xx Coty

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

Hi Fifi! Thaks so much for coming by to wish Baby Kitty a happy birthday! Love your painting of Bill's tablescape! And I love that photo of the old servicware! I have just discovered old silverplate and have found several nice pieces at Goodwill! Enjoy the rest of your week!...Debbie

Mademoiselle ♥♥ said...

table tops are quite inspirational especially when they are ornate, french antique filled with yummy delites!

xx

Eileen said...

I love the serviceware picture! Such a happy mess! It makes me smile, the rush of getting ready for company, the happy anticipation of a wonderful time, making sure everything is just right. I love it!

Slices of Beauty... said...

Want the picnic dog too, c'est tres chic!

Beverly said...

I loved Bill's table, too. Has he seen your painting. I just bet he is going to love it.

Kim said...

Your right! All the elements coming together are just so exciting and lovely! I love your paintings! Have a wonderful day!

Cass @ That Old House said...

Your paintings always make my day! They burst with life and joy. Lucky Bill to have a tablescape painted!

Cass

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Oh, Fifi! Bill is going to absolutely fall head over heels for that painting! It is wonderful, and so are you and Bill! He is one of my favorite bloggers so I'm thrilled that you picked his tablescape. He's just the quintessential gentleman! :-)

Has anyone told you today how talented you are? If not, let me be the first! I just wish I had something that I felt worthy of a painting, but when and if I ever do, I will definitely come running!

Happy Tablescape Thursday...

XO,

Sheila :-)

LuLo Designs/Blue Eyed Tango said...

Love your painting today....makes me want to celebrate a special occasion!
Lu

Laura in Paris said...

I am sure you'd make a feast of the seaside coral table shots in my blog!

Signing Out said...

I remember that table. Your painting is amazing!

Jane

Anonymous said...

I love this. I'm definitely inspired to do an outdoor dinner party with miss-matching plates and lots and lots of colors. maybe with a garden theme...hmmm :-)

Christi @ A Southern Life said...

More fun by the very talented Fifi! I always look forward to seeing what you have done. Always a pleasure to visit.

Christi

Kathryn @ Bonafide Southern said...

What a lovely painting! I sure love those assorted pieces of silverware. They're just lovely. Happy TT to you!

Cathy~Mille Fleur said...

Beautiful!!! It is always so fun to visit here and see your latest creation!!!

Happy TT!!!

Enjoy!!!
XOXO
Cathy

Cris, Artist in Oregon said...

The Painting is very Romantic. I can see a series of these.

Barb said...

Hi Fifi, just beautiful....so happy and full of wonderful color.

Barb

Unknown said...

Hi Fifi
I always enjoy visiting your Blog and feasting my eyes on your lovely paintings. They make me smile.
Kindest Regards
Patricia

Unknown said...

I love your paintings! You just have that knack for capturing all the special qualities of the scene and giving it such flavor, richness, style and fun!

Amy said...

What a gorgeous little painting of a tablescape. The strawberries really do catch my eye. You are very talented indeed. Amy

Local Internet Advertising said...

Beautiful pictures/ paintings!

<3 Lindsay

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Fifi, I love stawberries so yes, I'd love to take a big bite out of the ones you've so prettily painted in that table centerpiece!

Thanks for the link --what and outstanding blog Bill has!

Hugs, Pat

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

You never know, and when you least expect it, Fifi may show up at your blog with a wonderful painting of one of your photos, and it is SO much fun! laurie

Bill said...

Oh, Fifi! C'est magnifique!!!

I'm honored and delighted that you selected my little table as the subject of one of your wonderful paintings! Your interpretation is fresher than the strawberries I served that day (and they were perfect!).

Thank you so very much! You've made my day ... my week ...

Avec reconnaissance,
Bill

Draffin Bears said...

Beautiful colours in your painting today and yes I would love to have a sip of champagne and a strawberry to go with that ~ thank you.

Hugs
Carolyn

Kwana said...

Beautiful FiFi. I love all the exciting colors. Those strawberries look delish!

FROM THE RIGHT BANK said...

I adore your table, especially the champagne on ice!

Angela said...

i am seriously into glasses recently. my dream is to have a whole set of baccarat mille nuit or monaco.

Pam said...

Your paintings are so lovely. They do have that certain tres chic French style. : )

Anonymous said...

Oh, so you might be willing to paint the tabletop of a mere layperson? Guess I'll have to stop eating in front of Netflix and set the table one of these days!

TIG said...

the photo of the serviceware is lovely! as is your fun painting -- strawberries and champagne sounds like a perfect summer afternoon :)

Yellow Rose Arbor said...

Your paintings are so beautiful, I love the way you copy the tablescapes!

Katherine

ellen b. said...

Hi Fifi! There is always such beautiful inspiration here. Have a great weekend!

Lori @ Dining Delight said...

Such talent you have! Terrific painting! How neat to be able to view tablescapes from a different perspective.

DD

Ldy ~~ Dy said...

Loved your post! The painting of Bill's tablesetting is fab! You are so talented! Happy TT!

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Oh Fifi Girl you do the best art work in all of blogland...how special to do Bill's table...just beautiful my friend...May you have a great and safe weekend girl...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

A Lady's Life said...

I love the first painting !!

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