I’m always running a few seasons ahead in my mind.. a few weeks ago I was dreaming about spring with my silvery pastel eggs and robin’s egg blues.. and now I’m dreaming about summer… and real nests.. Images of the lake and hiking along woodland forest paths trickle through my imagination and the remembered scent…
Today is a fresh new day.. and my kitchen is filled with the fragrance of Gingerbread Waffles { a girl’s got to keep up her strength } I promise you’ll love them as much as we do! While my kids clean the house, After I clean my house, I can get down to decorating our…
Your table setting is stunning. I love the Tiffany’s inspired look – such a pretty shade of blue. I’d love to be a guest at your table Barb – it looks like it’s going to be an incredible event. Merry Christmas to you and all your family xx
I just love your posts…so full of sophistication and in the most accessible way too. Merry Christmas to you and yours…
Fantastic waffles! Merry Christmas Smidge 
what stunning napkin rings, I love that idea, sparkles are perfect for this time of year, i hope you and yours have a wonderful day, Many thanks for a fantastic year of blog pages Barb.. c
You are truly an artist! Merry Christmas, my dear friend…I am so glad that I found your blog!!!
What a beautiful Tiffany blue color!! I just love that color! I just posted a Ginger pancake recipe tht I’ve been wanting to try as waffles…these look scrumptious!!
What a pretty table setting. Thank you for your holiday season wishes and the same wishes to you from across an ocean. xoxo
Thank you so much .. I really like you table setting – so fresh … white and iceberg green/blue … plus the silver details – Stunning. Wish you a plentiful Christmas …
Forgotten to say that the gingerbread waffles really tickle me. *smile
Everything is simply too beautiful for words! Elegant, warm, just perfection!
and the waffles sound delicious too! Merry Christmas!
Stunning! Gingerbread waffles???? Oh my yes, please! Feliz Navidad xxxx
This has bought to mind our family gathering on Christmas Day – not that it will look anything like this, just the fact that we will be in a state of total chaos.
You are fabulous and I love the idea of incorporating that lovely shade of blue for Christmas time…I will have to sneak it in! Giggled at the bit about you maintaining your strength with waffles…so true! =)
Lovely post. Lovely looking table. I won’t get to ours until about 3.00 on Christmas Day!
Happy Christmas,
Conor
Beautiful, beautiful colours. I love the napkin rings. And the gingerbread waffles are divine!
Merry Christmas!
Kindly,
Judy
Thank you Barbara! Merry Christmas to you too. Your table looks stunning
Beautiful decorations and yummm to those waffles!!
Hope your Christmas is as lovely as your table and your waffles!
Dear Barb, I am running out of compliments… I just so love your posts, your photos and the whole feel of your blog. Every time I visit I feel inspired to do something great. Thank you for that and just keep writing! Merry Christmas!
Such a simple and stunning idea! Merry Christmas to you Smidge!
Those must be some of the most softly innovative napkin rings I have ever seen . . . love using them! Barbara dearHeart: thank you for the past, and wishing you the best for the present and for both of us for the future when we have to remember to write down 2013 !!
Your table is so elegant, and the decorated napkins rings add such a lovely touch. Thank you for your blog – such a delightful place to linger… Wishing you a happy Christmas, and all you hope for in the new year!
Tiffany inspired and oh so beautiful! I love how you took inspiration from something at the store and created your own version. The happiest of Christmases to you and your family!
Your table settings are beautiful, Barb, made even more so by your napkin rings. Nicely done!
Wishing you and yours the very Best of Holidays, Barb!
Lovely waffles and table settings! Happy Holidays!
What a clever use of hoseclamps. Merry Christmas to you and your family
Awwww.. thanks so much for your kind words.. Wishing you all the best for 201-3!!! Have a wonderful Christmas, hon! xxx
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Beautiful! Merry Christmas!
Oh wow your table is just magical! Love the beautiful napkin rings.
Such a gorgeous table! I love the Tiffany colour scheme. The waffles look wonderful!
oh barbara, everything looks so exquisite! totally put me in a winter mood. happy holidays!
So beautiful and soooo creative….I’m sure your children will be too…Merry Christmas to you and your family..Diane
An absolutely lovely table…Merry Christmas.
Waffles? Did someone say gingerbread waffles?!? Oh my
The table is gorgeous, Barb. Absolutely perfect. Merry, merry Christmas!
You add a touch of loveliness to every aspect of Christmas Smidge! Wishing you a wonderful holiday filled with warm memories with the people you hold dear.
What a beautiful holiday table Barb! Have a wonderful Christmas
Really lovely. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
The most beautiful blog i have seen yet.
just wonderful.
Merry Christmas to you
What cute heart-shaped waffles!
Wishing you a beautiful and joyous Christmas Barbara !
Absolutely beautiful!
Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas. xxx
What a lovely table and a delicious recipe! A setting for a perfect Christmas morning! Wishing you many Christmas blessings!
Yum! I bet they’re delicious and the table is so well dressed! Merry Christmas!
So pretty, Barbara I imagine your house as a Castle now with gorgeous noble decorations!
I didn’t really understand what the young plant is. I mean what is it, it pleases my eyes. =)
I wish you a belated Merry Christmas to you and your family!
The white on white is so pretty!
What a pretty bird and table settings ! Hope you have had a good Christmas
Love the plants with the little white birdie. Just so precious. Have a wonderful New Year Smidge!
Love that Tiffany Blue – do hope your Christmas was filled with love, laughter and joy!
You, too, Chica! I can’t wait to visit your blog and catch up on your goings on… xx
We did have a busy, but lovely Christmas. I hope you did as well? I can’t wait to visit your blog and catch up on your holiday activities! xx
A visit here is akin to wrapping oneself in a warm blanket on a cold winter’s night.
And that’s all I have to say about that…
Smidge, you set an Exquisite table! Anyone sitting down with you and yours would feel (would Know) that they are in for kind and royal treatment. Your table says You all over it!! Love and Joy to you mi bon ami!! xxoo
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I am always so inspired by your amazing photos and ideas, thank you for sharing them
Thanks, Andy! I’m back on Reader… it’s so much easier!! I’m off to visit your site!xx
Happy Easter Smidge and what a beautiful table setting you have created. I love that long stemmed glass bowl as it is the perfect showcase your cute little nest. I hope for the kids sake you will be stuffing that gorgeous little nest with lots of Easter treats for them. Wink wink wink. I hope the Easter bunny is good to you too. Take care, BAM
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You make the seasons incredibly beautiful, no matter what time of year.
Looks like a magazine spread to me.
Happy Easter.
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So very pretty! I could never do that…I’d knock something over in a minute
I love the flowers intertwined in the nest and the burlap is casual yet nice. I’m ready to pull up a chair to all that spring has to offer! Thanks for sharing your table.
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I love the combination of textures, Smidge! Spring is finally here
xx
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I remembered it at the last minute.. it was for a cake I believe, from Winners.. a great find for sure! I think the Easter Bunny will like it:D Happy Easter, BAM!! Thanks again for all your help with the transition!xx
Loving that tablescape – simply beautiful:) Have a Great Day!
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Smidge – this is pure undiluted loveliness! So much so that a person might even forget to ever wish for Summer! Your house is a vision of Spring! Joy! Life! Happy Easter my good friend! xxx
I can’t imagine your home needing spring cleaning Smidge! I’m glad you turned up such inspiration though. Your table is beautiful. The little egg cups are my favorite.
This is just so pretty and I love the soft, muted spring colors that could easily translate into a summer tablescape, with a few summery additions. The embellished nest and the hyacinth planter are beautiful. I’d love to dine at your pretty table!
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So lovely!
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Exquisite. Exceedingly sweet. Hurray for Springtime! xoxo
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Such a beautifully presented post, Barb. Although I’m not quite ready for Summer yet, looking at that table setting of yours certainly could put one in the mood. You are just so creative and talented. Thanks for giving us a peek into your home. I hope you and all of the Smidgens have a wonderful Easter.
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I love your little nest and your table looks stunning. You have such a gift with presentation and styling and basically, all things creative. Happy Easter to you and all your friends xx
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Loved your work here Barb and thanks for stopping by
Your table is just gorgeous! The simplicity is in the details, and you’ve certainly added lots of beautiful detail! I love the little nest. Happy Easter to you and yours, Barb. You’ve created a stunning oasis over here at your site, and I linger over it when I stop by!
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Happy Easter Smidge xxx
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Thanks, Deb! I hope your family has a wonderful Easter as well!! xx
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Barbara, this is so beautiful … love that table setting – because you are not willing to open that cafe .. why not become a stylist – for interior magazine – you have it in all your senses. love the small jars with the daisies – I love the rustic setting and the white to go with it. If I sat down to a table like that I would never want to leave it.
Many years ago in Bruge, Belgium there was a restaurant owned by 2 gay men, one was a chef .. and the other was front of house and he had decorations like this on the tables .. that must been about 15 years now. What ever he could find in their garden: stones, twigs .. moss. They sold their restaurant 10 years and the new owner don’t have that touch or cooking skills. The most romantic little restaurant.
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Your creations are so beautiful…such a gift you have…Diane
Beautiful and I love hyacinths!
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Beautiful way of bringing the outdoors in to your home
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My lord where do you find the time. I honestly need to hear how you schedule your days. Your ideas, decorating and posts are totally inspiring but I’m thinking how you fit it all in – well even more so.
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You’re sweet.. I totally gave up watching television (most of the time) and it was amazing how much time I got back in the day.. plus my kids are, well, not kids any more so that makes things so much easier:) xx
Just gorgeous, I love it all! I think you need to fly to NH and help me decorate.
I’m on my way, April (be careful, I don’t need much encouragement;) xx