Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Cherry Blossom Table






The cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Washington, DC!  If you have never seen this pink profusion event it is worth the trip. As a tribute to Pinks in the Tidal Basin, I set my Nani's little table on the side porch.




The best I can estimate, this table is edging close to 100 years old. It has never been repainted and is a real chippy mess!  But that made it perfect for eating al fresco.


The table is set for dessert~ YUM!
The plates are stacked to reflect the pretty pinks, whites and greens of the CHERRY BLOSSOMS!







Homemade vanilla cupcakes frosted with strawberry icing and embellished with pretty pink pearls rest in a pink nest of  paper grass. Dessert under glass! This makes the humble cupcake much more elegant!
Look for the cupcake recipe in an upcoming post... the icing is delicious!







Pink napkins are overlaid with netting and caught up in a Cherry Blossom inspired napkin ring. The netting adds a soft layer of fluff! The napkin rings are from Wm-Sonoma.








The table may be old and chipped but fine Waterford glasses hold a refreshing pink libation.



The tall white vase is filled with pink and white cherry blossoms. I literally have boxes of them. They were recycled from my daughter's wedding. I have made so many wreaths with them! See the Cherry Blossom Wreath on my side bar for a Tutorial.





A little nest is also dressed up with these charming flowers.








Cherry Blossoms are so sweet and delicate, and so is the feel of this table.







I am participating in Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps On The Porch.

I am participating in Seasonal Sunday at The Tablescapers.

I am joining Kim at Savy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesday



101 comments:

  1. Yeah! I'm first! Love this table! I just love those napkins. Where did you find the napkin rings? Those are so pretty! Love how you are going with the flow of not having a kitchen. Beautiful tablescape!

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  2. Oh how I wish I was there. Cherry blossoms, pink lemonade, and pink cupcakes under a tiny cloche and a beautiful tablescape. Wow, who could possibly ask for more. Love it all. Hugs, Marty

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  3. OMG! That is the first thing I thought, I absolutely love this little setting it would be great for a mother and daughter time! One of my favorite flowers! I can't explain how much I love this, you are so talented! and I have the same question where did you get those napkin rings? I don't usually comment on peoples blogs, but this is amazing!

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  4. Absolutely beautiful! Your tablescapes always take my breath away! Your photography and attention to detail is something I always look forward to and you never disappoint me! Pink, green and white are one of my favorite color combinations and you nailed it, right down to the beautiful, old, chippy table, tulle netting and those gorgeous napkin rings and birds' nest. Thank you for sharing such a lovely table with us.

    Susan

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  5. Your kitchen is upside down, and yet you rise to the occasion and set such a lovely table. You are such a talented "tablescaper" Yvonne! Oh, and you had me fooled. . . I thought the cherry blossoms were real!!!

    Tanya
    www.listakesix.blogspot.com

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  6. Yvonne, I'm going to get the computer equivalent of an old fashioned stamp that just says "this is breathtakingly gorgeous" and use it for your tables every week. Even without a kitchen you did it! Those cupcakes look so pretty too. The pearls are the perfect little touch. I'm sure your daughter's wedding must have been a wonderful event. Linda

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  7. I am swooning in pink delight and wish there were a scratch and sniff button on my computer! :)

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  8. Simply beautiful and pretty in pink! Love what you have done here! What talent! ;)Alyssa of Boston Bee

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  9. Another beautiful table Yvonne, and I'm always drawn in by anything pink. Your table is delicate and filled with spring. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  10. What a delightful table...the cherry blossoms are gorgeous, Yvonne!

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  11. How my granddaughter would love this table Yvonne! Cupcakes and pink ~ can't beat that. Your setting is lovely, and I love the cherry blossoms. I'll bet that was a beautiful wedding.
    Sue

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  12. Oh how fun! I love your cupcakes under glass served on your chippy table. And the pink lemonade is the perfect accompaniment. Beautiful as usual, Yvonne!

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  13. Beautiful, Yvonne. You should link this at my wow party. Definitely a wow.

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  14. Beautiful, Yvonne. You should link this at my wow party. Definitely a wow.

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  15. This is such a beautiful post! I love everything about it right down to the old chippy table!
    Simply Gorgeous!

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  16. Absolutely breathtaking! This could easily be in a magazine!

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  17. Just gorgeous Yvonne! Lovin' Nani's table and the pretty pink and greens! And p-l-e-a-s-e send me one of those cupcakes:@)

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  18. Yvonne, I don't know where to begin ... this is elegant pink perfection ... I do just a few miles up the road from DC & yes, it is one awesom esight to behold ... words can do the cherry blossoms no justice.

    Have a lovely eve ~
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

    NEW GIVEAWAY ends 4/10

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  19. Absolutely breathtaking in every detail!

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  20. What a delightful table! The cherry blossoms are breathtaking!

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  21. Yvonne -
    Perfection! I just love everything about this posting. I planned on doing a post featuring apple blossems, but ours were done so fast, that I missed my opportunity. Just as well! I am pretending that mine would have been this beautiful.
    Linda @ A Toile Tale

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  22. Yvonne, this is the prettiest table ever! I remember dress I had when I was about 12 or 14 that was pink and green and I have loved it ever since. Would you mind if I lifted the glass and stole the frosting off of the cupcake? Too yummy and gorgeous for words.

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  23. Ohh so pretty. I love the napkin rings and all the little nests. It is just my color. Did my invitation get lost in the mail? What a delightful table you created.

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  24. What a lovely table! All that soft pink, green and white looks so fresh and Springy.

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  25. Oh this truly might be one of my all-time favorites -- I love Cherry Blossoms and the color pink, and CUPCAKES! :) What a beautiful table!

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  26. Yvonne,

    Did you hear me sigh...ahhh how pretty!! So absolutely springy with pink and soft tones set on that old wonderful table..just dreamy. Magazine cover material for Victoria!! Love every detail and you have created such a lovely setting on your porch. Thanks for always inspiring us!!

    Miss Bloomers

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  27. I sooo love this pretty pink table!! The napkin rings are fabulous and I can't wait to see the recipe for those cupcakes soon! Beautiful pink frosting. =)

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  28. Very pretty! I need some of those cheery blossoms, I have new dishes that are cherry blossom design, I didn't even know you could get them that way, but now I will look! Thanks for sharing! Sandi

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  30. now this tablescape is right up my alley! i love the weathered table. it is beautiful. then, of course your arrangement & those gorgeous cupcakes. love it all.

    i could sit there all day!

    xo
    kellie

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  31. This is breath taking! Just, absolutely beautiful. Lucky you to get to recycle all of those cherry blossoms. I thought they were real. The colors are glorious.

    - The Tablescaper

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  32. Love all this pink and green together. The napkins are like ballerinas in tutus! All very pretty and spring like!

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  33. Everything is so pretty especially the blossom, I just had to add your blog to my blog this week and share you with my readers.
    xx Coty
    www.cotyfarquhar.blogspot.com

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  34. Your TALENT knows NO bounds!!! You continue to outdo yourself week afetr week after week. It astounds me! And all this WITHOUT A KITCHEN!!!! How the heck did you BAKE cupcakes! You almost render me speechless my friend! Amazing! XO, Pinky

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  35. Yvonne, you have just taken my breath away! I will be thinking about this sweet table setting for days to come! I will be back often to see it again!

    Hugs,
    Maryjane

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  36. Yvonne beautiful as always!! I am sitting here having a cup of tea and saying boy that cupcake sure looks good right about now LOL!! Martina

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  37. Ms. Yvonne, I just don't know what to say...it's all so beautiful and just puts a smile on my face :)
    That strawberry icing looks so creamy I can't wait for the recipe...my oldest daughter is getting married in October and her colors are in the pink family and I just might have to look into cherry blossoms...they look fabulous

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  38. Cherry blossoms, pink lemonade, and sweet cupcakes. What could be more perfect for a spring afternoon with this beautiful setting on the porch? Love the layers of plates with the pink and green, and the netting is a lovely touch. ~ Sarah

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  39. Absolutely stunning - down to the finest detail. Loved the napkins rings and so clever to put the netting over the napkins. I am looking forward to seeing the recipe - that frosting does look delicious.

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  40. Yvonne -- so did I understand this right -- the cherry blossoms are beautiful fakes? The pink is so gorgeious on the table and sorry you have one less cupcake under the cloche -- I couldn't help myself! Love the little cherry encrusted nests! Joni

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  41. Great spring table love all the pink and Nani's table is just fine.
    Wish I was there!

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  42. Yvonne! This is so beautiful! The pink and white and that cupcake! I'm loving this.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  43. oh my...this is so dreamy...I have decided that I would love to be your neighbor! You are so very gifted, and I so enjoy seeing your creations.

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  44. So very pretty in pink!!!! I just love, love, love going over every detail of your works of art!!! I say it again and again. The netting over the napkins,, the little pink pearls on the cupcakes, the little nest entwined with the cherry blossoms,,,, every little think,,,, even to the green lime on the pink lemonade to go with the green plates. Pretty, pretty, pretty!!!! Oh, and I do love those napkin rings too; so sweet and delicate!
    Janay

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  45. The table setting is absolutely beautiful. I love, love the cherry blossoms. Your photos are fabulous. Thank you for sharing.
    Hugs,
    Sonya

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  46. What a breathtaking table setting! I love everything about it, especially the bird's nest!

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  47. This is gorgeous. Hope to see you at My Dream Canvas!

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  48. So delightful, Yvonne! I love these images. I am so finished with winter weather.

    I believe we are all SO ready for Spring! Thank you for helping us bring it on!! ((hugs)) xoxo ~m.

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  49. Hi Yvonne,
    this is again a breathtaking post. I love the sweet soft pink and white and green. So perfect for spring. Would love to find such sugar pearls for decorating my desserts.
    Great job.
    Greetings, Johanna

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  50. This is pink perfection! The feminine netting, beautiful cupcakes & profusion of cherry blossoms *happy pink sigh*!

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  51. Yvonne - you have such a way. I love everything about this little vignette. The napkins stole my heart, and DC Cupcakes better watch out - yours look devine!

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  52. BEAUTIFUL!! I love everything about it...Pink,green and white.
    And the chippy table is the best..
    Hugs Grany Trace

    www.grannytracescrapsandsquares.com

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  53. Everything pink..I love it! The cherry blossoms, cupcakes and napkin rings are beautiful!
    Thank you for sharing this very special tablescape.the details are fablous!
    Blessings My Friend,

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  54. Wow, what great eye candy! This is so sweet! What a cute idea with the cloche's on the plate! Your table was a perfect choice! It's always a delight to see what you've created!

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  55. How beautiful! You might wish to link this post to "Pink Saturday" @ http://howsweethesound.typepad.com
    I'm sure everybody would just go crazy over it!

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  56. This is stunning- should be in a magazine, as it's so gorgeous! have you thought about putting your menus and tablescapes into a book format and selling it? I would purchase several myself!

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  57. GORGEOUS! I have an old chippy table just like this in my little screened porch that I have been dying to put together a little tablescape on. Still waiting for a little warmer weather. I love everything about your little dessert table. Thanks for sharing.

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  58. Gorgeous! I love your lovely pink tablescape.

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  59. How I missed coming by last night who knows.. but I am sooo glad I did this morning. This is yet another one of your breathtaking posts with the most divine of settings. I love cherry blossoms, something you don't see much around here. Love the pink lemonade! OMG what a lovely table with all the memories associated with it.. Hope you signed up for the Mikasa giveaway!

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  60. I HAD to pop over and see what the table Queen had going! Yup, so pretty it knocks my socks off!

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  61. Love those blossoms!!! Your slower cooker onion soup on the sidebar looks delish...I have got to try that one!

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  62. This is just so beautiful. Who wouldn't want to just melt into this lovely setting?

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  63. Yvonne, excuse me, I picking my jaw up, this is absolutely the most gorgeous,prettiest table setting.And those yummy cupcakes ain't no slouch either, I could eat about 1/2 dozen.
    Love your nani's table.

    Be my guest over at Lazy on Loblolly, I have a treat for you too.BTW I'm your newest follower,hope you will visit.
    ~JO
    LazyonLoblolly

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  64. This is very possibly the prettiest al fresco setting I've ever seen. It is simply stunning!

    Thanks so much for sharing with us all.

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  65. It is beautiful, Yvonne. I would love to see the cherry blossoms, but your table is a close second. Everything is so pink and pretty!
    They don't look faux at all! And your Nanny's table is a treasure!
    I we get some blossoms soon. I do see the lilies starting to pop through the ground! There is hope!

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  66. You've done it again. Just when I think your tablescapes can't get any better, they do! Carla

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  67. Beautiful cherry blossom table, Yvonne! Still too cold to set a table outdoors here but I'll envy your outdoor table in the meanwhile.

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  68. I always enjoy your tables Yvonne. Such a beautiful arrangement. Thank you for sharing.

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  69. I really enjoy reading your blog. The photos are lovely and they inspire me! Thanks for that!
    Joann at KnitOnePearlOnion

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  70. Absolutely beautiful setting! Love that pink netting over a napkin.

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  71. Beautiful, Yvonne! I was just in DC last weekend...and the blossoms were out but not pink yet...still beautiful, though! Your table is lovely....I love the tulle over the napkins! Every detail is delicious!
    Have a beautiful weekend~
    ;-D Kathleen

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  72. Hi Yvonne...thank you for visiting my blog and you nice comments about my kitchen. Your blog is lovely and this post is amazing. The pink is so fresh and just says spring. I'm looking forward to the cupcake recipe! Nice to meet you...~Ann

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  73. Mary @ Redo101.blogspot.comApril 7, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    So soft and pink and beautiful - just love it! Found you at the link party at Between Naps on the Porch, and I "followed" your blog. Can't wait to see more beautiful posts!

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  74. This table makes me want to put on a flowered dress and a big hat and join you for dessert. It is so girly sweet! Nothing beats a perfect cupcake...very pretty!

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  75. I can't wait for your cupcake recipe. The frosting looks so yummy and girly. What a beautiful table!

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  76. I just know that you have to be entertaining an angel at your soft pink heavenly tablescape! Even the netting over the linen napkins hints of floating clouds and gossamer wings. And the pure white of the pearls suggests a majestic event. The pale pink nectar in the Waterford goblet is waiting for a cherub to flutter by. I am enthralled by the beauty of the post and will linger just a bit longer! .....long enough to become a Follower of yours.

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  77. Ahhh, I so love pink and this table is so soft and sweet. Lovin' this warmer weather we are having.
    ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

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  78. Hi, from Athens Greece, faaaaaaaaar away!
    Your blog is lovely,
    I am here because my nick is "Sweet cherry bug"! I am relly sorry, because my 3 blogs, ar in greek! but it is nice to be here as a guest!
    your photos, are amazing!
    I love them!

    Nice meeting you !
    Regards from sunny Athens ! (but not bloosom!!!)

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  79. Gorgeous tablescape and I love the delicate look with the chippy texture of the table. I'd love to be your guest with the yummy looking cupcake and the delicious fizzy pink drink in the
    Waterford glass. Pretty napkin rings, too.

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  80. Yvonne, The Cherry Blossom table
    setting is beautiful beyond belief!
    I love the napkins and the table
    itself.

    If you get a chance check out my
    Flora Doora giveaway contest. This
    one is blue and white and made me
    think of you!

    Jane
    Flora Doora

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  81. Yvonne, The Cherry Blossom table
    setting is beautiful beyond belief!
    I love the napkins and the table
    itself.

    If you get a chance check out my
    Flora Doora giveaway contest. This
    one is blue and white and made me
    think of you!

    Jane
    Flora Doora

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  82. Yvonne,
    Sweet, delicate, feminine and memorable...adore your Cherry Blossom themed tablescape! Thank you for sharing.
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  83. Oh my, Yvonne...you've done it yet, again! How lovely to be able to use your Nani's table to feature some precious pieces & some yummy looking treats! I just ♥ heirlooms like that!

    You picked up the pale greens in the blossoms with the bottom plate & then repeated it in the lime slices beautifully....very good eye!!!

    Setting the cupcake treats on that scrunchy nest of crinkled paper was such a cute touch. I'm TOTALLY enamored with the gorgeous napkins you used, as well.

    Oh how I wish I could sit down & share this little piece of Heaven with you! You are SO talented, my friend. BRAVO!

    fondly,
    Rett

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  84. Oh my, Yvonne .. this is the ultimate pinnacle of pink perfection. Absolutely beautiful! ;)

    B.

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  85. Yvonne,
    That is one of the prettiest tablescapes I have ever seen.
    GORgeous.
    xx
    A

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  86. So beautiful! The table is pretty and the cupcakes look delicious. Can't wait to visit again and try the recipe. Thanks for sharing.

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  87. So happy I found you on the pink saturday linky. I love the cupcakes in the pink grass and dome. So springy and elegant. I am your newest follower!

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  88. A delightful al fresco confection...thank you for sharing your lovely design. Cherry Kay

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  89. You never fail us! Such beautiful pictures!
    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  90. Beautiful pictures, I can just taste that cupcake! YUMMO! Happy PINK Saturday, Nan

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  91. It's great having you be a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  92. OMG this is just so outstanding!
    What a gorgeous table you have set. The pinks, the cherry blossoms, the cupcakes, the old chippy table....love it all!
    Cindy

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  93. So beautiful! I just love cherry blossoms!

    HaPpY pInK sAtUrDaY!
    Sarah

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  94. My dad lives in DC and I just adore the cherry blossoms! This is just gorgeous!!!

    Thanks for stopping by Fancy Frugal Life!!

    Lina

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  95. Your every post is swoon worthy! As a novice tablescaper, I bow down to you. You never cease to amaze me with the beauty that you create.

    I would love to know what kind of camera you use. I am interested in purchasing a new one but there are so many to choose from. Yours takes beautiful pictures. Or perhaps it's just that the photographer knows how to use it! ;)

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  96. Maybe people have told you this before, but why haven't you published a book yet with all of your ideas, I so would buy it, love your work, very inspiring!

    Roberta
    idahojohnstons@hotmail.com

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