Thursday, March 8, 2012

Circle of Kindness Tablescape

I have wanted to use my Circle of Kindness dishes for a while now. I finally got the chance to use them this week. 

Since this scape is heavy on the green, I'm hoping that this will qualify for Kathleen of Cuisine Kathleen's St. Patrick's Day blog crawl.  When I told Kathleen I didn't own a single St. Patrick's Day item, she encouraged me to use green anyway. See Kathleen? This is just for you!

Now I realize Kathleen's party is not until March 13th, but we have the Great Spring'tacular Link Party Parade set to roll from Monday through Thursday next week, so I wanted to make sure I could participate at Kathleen's party as well.

Anyway, let's get to the table!





Let's see here...

I used a matelasse as a table cover.
Purple dinner plates from Better Homes & Gardens/Walmart a few years ago.
Green salad plates from Pier 1.  They were even cheaper than the clearance sticker stated...I paid $1.18 each!
Circle of Kindness plates from Pfaltzgraff.
Green flatware is Cambridge from Home Goods.
Napkins, another steal, from Bed, Bath & Beyond. 
Napkins rings made by me, see my Pom Pom flower tutorial here.
Green bubble goblets from Target, quite a few years ago.

Want to see something silly about the Circle of Kindness plates?  These were called Topsy Turvy because when you turn them upside down, they display a different character. 


See what I mean?  Same plate, upside down, different character! 

Here are the rest of the plates...I didn't turn these upside down for you.  Go ahead & use your imagination.


Silly looking characters, aren't they? 

***edited to add...the box tells me that these characters have names, topsy turvy names....they are Lord & Lady Entwistle, Connor O'Riley & Riley O'Connor,  Dolly & Molly Periwinkle and Patrick Shannon & Shannon Patrick. 


For the center, a vase of purple tulips.


This sweet little house canister was a companion piece to the set, along with the mushroom salt & pepper shakers and the cow butter dish.



Something about this set just makes me smile.



Thank you for taking the time to visit me today.  I really appreciate it.  It may sound silly but blogland is sort of like a Circle of Kindness, isn't it?

Linking to:

Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
St. Patrick's Day Blog Crawl at Cuisine Kathleen




Gina
Gina

Welcome! I'm Gina. Like the header says, this blog is all about home, food and life..

58 comments:

  1. I LOVE those Topsy Turvy Plates, I have never seen anything like them! I LOVE them! Great tablescape! How fun!

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  2. LOVE those dishes Gina! Your table looks so pretty!

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  3. Gina:

    I love your tablescape! I never heard of the Topsy Turvy Plates, so adorable!

    Have a great weekend! Thanks for your nice comments on my blog.

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  4. I love your tablescape Gina, especially how you used purple with the green, I would never had thought of it! Those plates are the cutest too, I've never seen those before, a real treasure for you!

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  5. THIS is a really cute table setting, Gina. I love the Topsy Turvy plates, too. The whole table is just pretty!

    Well, I'm guessing there is no Irish in your family if you don't have anything for St. Patrick's Day. We are all about green this time of year here..and as Irish as Paddy's pig...of course, we don't do Pizza as good as you Italians do (you ARE Italian, aren't you?>)
    xo Diana

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  6. Gina what a pretty table! Love the green and purple combination. Those plates are so cute and fun! Great job!
    hugs, Linda

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  7. Your table looks so nice. I like the purple with the green. Very interesting places. Love the S and P shakers andd that little house. Very cute.

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  8. Yes! I love the purple and the green and the dishes.... are ADORABLE!

    Great job!

    Stopping in from BNOTP.

    -Joanne

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  9. Love your table! Love the cow! Such sweet dishes.Thanks for sharing Joann
    Thanks for following me back, Too!

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  10. Those plates are so unique and clever. I love the green with the purple. Everything looks wonderful I am a firm believer in kindness- it is what I look for in a friend.

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  11. Love your table and I think it will be perfect for the party. Kathleen throws a great one each year.

    - The Tablescaper

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  12. Those plates are just great!!! Love them!! Seriously, Spring is poppin' off in your home!! hehe

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  13. Gina, everything looks very pretty. I like the purple accents with the green! Your napkin rings are adorable.

    Pat

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  14. Gina, everything looks very pretty. I like the purple accents with the green! Your napkin rings are adorable.

    Pat

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  15. Funny how we can find green when we aren't looking.
    Love your table scape.

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  16. Ok, I turned the lap top upside down...to funny! Love those dishes...Oops no shamrocks, girl you are going to get kicked out of blog world LOL!

    Carol

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  17. This makes me smile, too! Those Topsy Turvy Plates are so cute :) And getting those salad plates for $1.18...that's my kind of deal-way to go!!

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  18. I think you've made a beautiful tablescape. I really like the polka dot flatware, but those plates are the most unusual item on your table.

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  19. I am honored! I love this table, I have seen the topsy turvey, but didn't know about the turning upside down! I have the s and p and I think the butter dish, I have to find it.
    This is perfect for St. Patrick's Day, thanks so much for preparing this entry!

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  20. Love the dishes and new ideas for tabelscapes...
    Nancy
    wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com

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  21. Those are great plates!! Your table is looking fresh and pretty....love the cow butter dish!!! hugs...cleo

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  22. This is really the cutest table I have seen in a long while. those dishes are priceless Gina! I love them and they made me smile.

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  23. You always have such a pretty tablescape when you do them! Those plates are a trip! Totally made me smile =) The flatware is cute too. Looks like polkadot almost. See ya soon for the party!!!

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  24. Gina those plates are the neatest thing! I've never seen anything like them. I love how unique and fun they are. Thanks so much for sharing them they made me smile!

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  25. You are so good at the tabletop design! I love it all and just a heads up for you Gina....the whole "clan" is talking about packing up and heading over for a wee bite to eat!! Are you ready?

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  26. Gina,

    This is a delightful table! The plates are such fun and the companion pieces are adorable! LOVE the tulips, too!

    Elaine
    Creating Wonderful Spaces

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  27. Gina, your table looks so lovely, and if it's not quite spring outside there, it certainly is inside :)

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  28. Gina,
    What a pretty table. I love your center piece of Tulips.& Love those friendship plates too.
    Pat

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  29. What a pretty table! Love the colors!! The Topsy Turvy plates are so funny - I've never seen anything like them. The tulips are gorgeous (my fav flowers) and I love that butter dish with the cow on top! Wish I could find one like it.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  30. What cute dishes!!! Your table is great for St. Patrick's day! Your tulips are such a beautiful color!

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  31. Hi Gina,

    i love those plates!!! Your tablescape is so cute.

    Dee

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  32. Oh Gina, those plates are so cute. I love them! Your tablescape is very sweet. Wishing you a wonderful weekend my friend.

    Much love,
    ♥Ana

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  33. I bet those topsy turvy dishes are a real conversation starter at a dinner party, at least before the food is served. I've never seen those before, but they look like a lot of fun! Your tablescape is very nice with all the pretty things you have.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog tonight. Have a great weekend!

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  34. OH MY GOSH, Gina, this is spectacular!!! And I love those plates--aren't they amazing and I adore your tulips....purely exquisite!!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  35. I love your table Gina! I've never seen such cute plates! Everything looks wonderful!
    Have a great weekend!
    Debbie

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  36. I love your tablescape!!! everything about it!
    you have a treasure in those plates!

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  37. Your table scape looks very Irish with the thatched cottage! I love the green with purple!

    Mt father is 1/2 Irish and 1/2 Italian. My life has been immersed in both cultures.

    I love just saying and writing "Topsy Turvy"! Your plates are wonderful!
    Happy Weekend, Gina!
    ~Lynne
    [w/L]

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  38. Gina, this is beautiful, charming and truly fun! What a great tablescape!

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  39. Your dishes are fascinating and so amusing. I don't think you could eat at that table without a big smile on your face. I just found your blog and it's Sunday a very busy day for me. Plus this is the day we loose an hour. Will definitely be back. Your new fan, Connie
    Come visit, I'm new to blogging, but learning as I go.

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  40. Your tablescape is so cute! I love those plates. They must make everyone smile!

    blessings,
    karianne

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  41. What a whimsical tablescape! I cannot get over those dishes...I would probably stare at them all day! How did they do that??????

    Guess what! I have actually almost finished my craft for your party, and I am writing a tutorial for it...can you believe it???? (but it does involve painting)

    xo,
    RJ

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  42. The characters in the plates are so very clever. I love them. I went back and studied them a bit. So cool that the artist figured out how to place an eye on each neck, and double up on the mouths, too...pretty ingenious. I think that this is a wonderful St. Pat's table. I have to get busy today and start pulling mine together. Thanks for inviting us for a peak. Cherry Kay

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  43. I think this is all just perfect. From the tulips to the cow butter dish. Those plates are incredible. I really had to study them to figure it out...I probably shouldn't admit that. :o) See you for your craft party!

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  44. Yes, I stood up and tried to turn my body upside down enough to see the flip side of those other 3 plates! Those are so cool!!! I love them!!!!!! Your table is spectacular with the touches of deep purple, especially those fabulous tulips! This is so pretty, Gina. It totally qualifies for St. Patrick's Day or any Springtime day! Beautiful!

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  45. Beautiful tablescape Gina, love the centerpiece too and the little cottage. I have a little Easter cottage, I need to find it.

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  46. Very festive table...love the plates!

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  47. That is such a sweet tablescape. The salad plates and little house are darling.
    Have you read the book "The Circle of Kindness"?
    Babs

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  48. Hi lovely lady.
    I love your tablescape!!! everything about it!
    you have a treasure in those plates!
    I hope you have a wonderful week with your family and Happy St.Patrick's Day.
    xxoo Diane

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  49. Very pretty, love your green goblets:@)

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  50. I have never seen those dishes! They are quite clever. I had to turn my laptop upside down to catch some of the faces! The little cottage is so dreamy, isn't it? Couldn't you just move right in? Linda

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  51. Thanks again for taking part in the Blog Crawl, Gina!

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  52. Kindness is the greatest decoration.

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  53. Wonderful title and darling tablescape. Sorry I'm late to arrive, but I've been away from my computer. Happy St. Patrick's Day! ~ Sarah

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  54. Silly the faces may be, but I love the idea of a circle of kindness. I have a thing for butter dishes so yours got my attention.

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  55. That was a great tablescape, and you thought you didn't have any St. Patty's Day stuff! Very pretty! Those Topsy Turvy dishes are really fun! I loved all your dishes! I am joining your circle of kindness today! I am your newest follower! Happy Spring!
    Linda

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  56. I love your tablescape!!! everything about it! you have a treasure in those plates!

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