Saturday, December 31, 2011

Seasonal Sundays #81–New Year’s Review

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Welcome to Seasonal Sundays # 81. As we approach a New Year, it’s a great time to reflect on the past year. I’m reflecting on my past year of tablescapes. While this does not come close to including all of  this past year’s tablescapes, it highlights some of my favorites. If you’d like to see the details and the complete post about each tablescape, just click on the photos.

Warning: Yikes! Totally photo heavy post!

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We started off the New Year with a kiss of winter.

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Some warm cozy colors.

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A bit of shabby chic winter.

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And then along comes Valentine’s Day.

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A night of sharing yummy treats from Eataly.

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Slipping from winter to Spring with graceful swans,

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rich colors,

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and a celebration of the royal wedding.

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Before you knew it, it was Memorial Day.

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Spring, glorious Spring.

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Vibrant and dramatic.

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As we drift off into the romance of Summer.

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The enjoyment of all forms of water.

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And again, before you knew it, there was…

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…Fall.

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The rustle of leaves.

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Pumpkins and gourds.

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The frights and fun of Halloween.

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The magnificence of the celebration of a time of thanks.

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I’m not including any photos from this past month as I feel you’ve just seen them. I look forward to seeing all of your New Year’s posts, whether they be a reflection on the year that has passed, your celebration for the incoming year or your intentions for the year that has yet to come (plus I’m sure there will be some more sharing of your holiday celebrations.)

– The Tablescaper

29 comments:

Pat said...

All of these are absolutely gorgeous. Enjoyed this post so much!

Happy New Year!

AshTreeCottage said...

I am so happy that you recapped your 2011 tablescapes. I plan to show them to my Mom tomorrow when I see her. You are such an inspiration to me and your fabulous displays are a delight! A very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year to you and yours. I look forward to many more Seasonal Sundays in 2012.

Big Hugs,
Susan and Bentley

Mary said...

Happy New Year! Thanks for hosting~ wishing you all the best in 2012!

Sherry said...

Beautiful tablescapes! Have a Happy New Year! Thank you for hosting!
Sherry

FABBY'S LIVING said...

Absolutely gorgeous all your tables, you have been such an inspiration for me this first year of blogging with your inmense talent. Thank you also for your generous and gracious hostesing and for having me.
Have a wonderful, healthy and happy New Year 2012.
Fabby

Shirley said...

Your tables capes are soooo gorgeous! Thanks for the revisit!

Marigene said...

Anything you touch comes out beautifully! What are the pink flowers in the pink/black tablescape?
Can't wait to see what you come up with for 2012, A.
Happy New Year!

Happier Than a Pig in Mud said...

Wishing you a wonderful 2012 A! Happy New Year:@)

Cindy F. Adkins said...

Wow! All are fantastic! I never tire of seeing your beautiful tablescapes! Thanks for hosting and Happy New Year!
Cindy

Kathleen said...

Loved seeing these beautiful tables again!
Hope you are having a great NYE, can you hear me now? :)

Yellow Rose Arbor said...

You always do marvelous tablescapes! Looking forward to seeing what you have for us this coming year!

Thanks for hosting! I joining in!

Happy New Year!

Katherine

Sarah said...

What a wealth of gorgeous tablescapes. I'm going to settle in, revisit some of these, and savor the beauty. Thank you for sharing your talents each week. It's always fun to see what you have planned. And thank you for hosting Seasonal Sundays each week. Wonderful idea!
Happy New Year! ~ Sarah

Jacqueline said...

It is so fun to see the tables one after another like that! You are always so creative and varied. Thanks for another great year of Seasonal Sundays too! Have a Happy New Year.

Nann from At Nann's Table said...

Your tables leave me speechless. It wasn't until October of 2011 that I found your blog & I had only seen some of them. What an amazing talented woman you are. Dinner at your house would be a time to remember. How honored your guests must feel when they come to your home. Magnificent!!!

Nann

Barbara F. said...

Happy New Year! I could never pick my one favorite tablescape of yours, they are all so fabulous. (I am a little partial to the Spode Christmas Tree). Looking forward to another year of visits and Seasonal Sundays. xo

Maggie said...

I so enjoyed reviewing 2011 through your marvellous tablescapes.
No one tablescapes as beautifully as you do! I loved them all.
Sending all best wishes to you and all your followers for a a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year, from Normandy.

Dianne said...

Looking back like this post does, makes me remember how talented you are! I had to sop and look at each post again. So beautiful. Happy New Year! Dianne

{ L } said...

You created so much beauty in your life and home this year! I just LOVE your romantic summer ones. Simply Gorgeous. <3

kitty said...

I loved seeing your year in review of your tablescapes. Your creativity is always inspiring. Blessings for a Happy New Year & thank you for hosting Seasonal Sundays.

The Decorative Dreamer said...

Beautiful! It always such a joy to see your beautiful tablescapes, even better to see one post with so many! I love them all!

Mandi @ Southern Gnome said...

Since I just recently started following your blog I haven't yet had time to go back thru some of your earlier posts. WOW! What beautiful table. It would be so hard to choose a favorite but the first one really stand out for me. I hope you have a very happy new year!

A Perfect Setting said...

It certainly is too difficult to pick a favorite, as they were all soo absolutely beautiful. I am always in awe of your creative talent. Thanks for inspiring us, and I look forward to seeing what 2012 holds! Happy New Year!

Scribbler said...

Your tablescapes are always so inspiring! I still look at your "Where do you store it all" posts for help from time to time.

Thanks for hosting each week, and I look forward to more of your creative expressions this year.

ETS

bj said...

I so enjoyed looking at all the past tables...just stunning.
I have also really LOVED playing in your meme...thanks so much for being so loyal with it.
hugs and kisses, bj

The Alchemist said...

Great tablescapes! Happy New Year!

Marlis said...

Loved seeing all these photos again. What great memories of amazingly fabulous tables. Happy New Year! May all your dreams come true. xo marlis

Reba and Eldarose, sisters, friends and co-bloggers said...

Just found your blog and I am in love. I cannot wait to show it to my sister and co-blogger, Reba. She is going to go nuts. It is gorgeous. We just started blogging and we have so much to learn about taking pictures and linking etc. I love your photos. So romantic and gorgeous. We are following you now. I cannot wait to see more.

Sincerely,
Eldarose from http://re-inventedstyle.blogspot.com

Sarah said...

I am always amazed by first of all, your creativity, and second of all, the sheer volume of dishes you have! I am envious. Have a wonderful 2012!

Bellenza Wedding Bistro said...

Truly an amazing year of wonderful tablescapes! Hope to be able to link up a table or two of our own in 2012. Cheers for the New Year!

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