I am slowly finding pieces for the dining room. For me, it takes time. New things, shuffling things, adding things, editing things, painting things, sewing things... all to update our dining room.
On a recent trip to Williamsburg, Va. I found a new planter for the buffet...
It is a stylized pineapple... the Southern sign of hospitality! Even thought I don't hail from the south... I like to think I have the heart of a southerner!
When I found this artful looking pineapple planter I just had to bring it home to live in my dining room. I could not wait to plant a fluffy lacy fern in it!
I feel so sorry for any plant that comes into my home. I sorta consider them long lasting cut flowers... just greener. Poor plants, they have less than a 50-50 chance of surviving for any length of time.
The little silver shell came from Savannah (I always say, Savannah is like finding the MOTHERSHIP!!!!)... also a stop our trip.
I switched up the lamp (HomeGoods) on the buffet with the one in the foyer. I think it's size and visual weight works better in the dining room.
For now, I added a plate stand stacked with white dishes and covered them with a cloche. I'm not sure how long it will stay here. I have something else in mind... if only I could find it!
Two silver candle sticks flank the plates. The candles are battery operated and give off a pretty soft glow in the evening.
I would like to add a gilded framed chalkboard to the buffet vignette. It would be fun to write menus on it when we have company.
Next week I'll be sewing the curtains!!!
Oh Yvonne, it is just so pretty!! Love the lamp and the mercury glass candlesticks. Your new planter/vase if soooo very pretty with the asparagus. I think you can find faux asparagus fern if it bites the dust. I know what you mean about plants, I don't have much luck in that area either in the house. Anxious to see what other beautiful things you add. I know what you mean, about it just taking time. You are doing well so far! Blessings, Linda
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful, Yvonne. I am a Southerner--transplanted to Southern California. Love your style!
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Laura from Sunday View
Yvonne, I love the pineapple planter, it is so beautiful and the fern is the perfect plant. I am so into plants all of a sudden, so this really caught my eye. Your vignette is beautiful. I love your buffet. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteEverything looks great! I love the white plates on the cake stand! Great idea :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow! You DEF...have the heart of a Southerner! As a Texan....I'd feel right at home in your home!! Thanks for sharing these beautiful vignettes. ~Tammy
ReplyDeleteIt looks so beautiful Yvonne. I love all the whites and the new urn is perfect. I also like the lamp with it's burlap shade. Is that the sideboard that you painted? It looks beautiful! Happy May Day to you! Pamela
ReplyDeleteYvonne!!!! que hermoso le quedo el mueble y y la piña ud es muy creativa me encanta lo que hace no dejo de mirar su blog es fuente de inspiracion.Norma
ReplyDeleteIt's so fresh and pretty - love the asparagus fern in the pineapple vase/planter. Lovely vignettes.
ReplyDeleteThe Asparagus fern in the pineapple planter is luvly Yvonne. The entire vignette is pretty.
ReplyDeleteHappy May Day !!
Hugs, Gee
Just like everything else that you do Yvonne, it is just beautiful! LOVE the planter.
ReplyDeletethe pinapple planter is really cool! hope the plant makes it :)
ReplyDeleteThe pineapple planter is so pretty and your plate stand with the dishes covered with the cloche is so clever! I try green plants from time to time but unfortunately they don't live long either ;)
ReplyDeleteI love the new planter..I was looking at buying this exact version for my own house. How tall is the one you bought? I couldn't decide which size which is why I haven't bought it yet.
ReplyDeleteIt's the large pineapple.
DeleteSo pretty, love that pineapple planter.
ReplyDeleteI love the way it's looking around your dining room! And I'm right there with you on the "poor plant" thing. I could be arrested for plant abuse, maybe.
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Ooh so pretty, Yvonne! I love the pineapple planter and the lamp looks fabulous on the buffet.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty mix you've put together and.......I love your chandelier too. Green and white are the best of all for spring. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI get so excited when I see a new post from you! You have such a beautiful eye for styling and your tutorials have been a great help to me...
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Robin
Yvonne, If I didn't know better I would swear you were Southern :) Love your pineapple planter with your graceful asparagus fern! Your painted buffet is a thing of beauty!
ReplyDeleteYour room is so stunning! May I ask were did you get your lamp?
ReplyDeleteOh, i think the planter is so pretty. Where did you get it? It looks just lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Maureen
That planter is so beautiful Yvonne. I cannot get enough of the photos taken inside your house! Stunning! Blessings, Patti
ReplyDeleteThe buffet is looking beautiful, and I love the new planter! But what I really love is knowing that you and I have the same luck with plants! It changed my perspective...now I'm just going to look at them as particularly long-lasting cut flowers ;-)
ReplyDeleteYvonne,
ReplyDeleteYour newest pineapple planter is exquisite, dear friend!!!
StoneGable is a true symbol of hospitality, indeed!
I adore the lamp on the buffet!!!
Gorgeous vignette!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Simply gorgeous! Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteYvonne, Your new planter is beautiful and I love every detail of your dining room. Thanks for linking to the Open House party and check at this weeks party for your feature.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sherry
I love the pineapple and the overall style of the vignette!
ReplyDelete-Shelley
It (your dining room) turned out beautifully, Yvonne! And that pineapple planter is absolutley perfect for it! I can see why you didn't pass it up. All beautiful! ~Zuni
ReplyDeleteIt (your dining room) turned out beautifully, Yvonne! And that pineapple planter is absolutley perfect for it! I can see why you didn't pass it up. All beautiful! ~Zuni
ReplyDeleteThe room is evolving oh so wonderfully, Yvonne! I could definitely see a large chalkboard to announce your menu. :-) it is truly a room filled with style and comfort, too.
ReplyDeleteThe all posts are great.The color combination are great.After seeing all the posts i am fully exited to know deeply about this.Can you post some more blogs like that.Thanks for the post.I am waiting for your new post.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure how I missed this post!!?? I LOVE the pineapple planter. It looks beautiful with the asparagus fern in it! Love the whole vignette but am sure it has changed by now:):) Can't wait for the tour of YOUR home tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't imagine how BUSY you have been. XOXO
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