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New Table Arrangement

I was blog hopping on Sunday and came across Shirley's blog at Creative Home Decorating.  Her banner gave me an idea for a new arrangement for my breakfast nook.  Since Christmas, I had only had a basket of fruit on the table. Her banner has this little speckled rooster in it.....I recently bought a similar one at a consignment shop.  This is what I came up with by using things I had on hand.  This cost me NOTHING because I already had everything.   I've had the greenery and metal container for a long time.  The heart picks and roses are left from the Dollar Tree packet I bought last week.  (Used some on my wreath re-make).  The magnolia and bow were part of the green wreath I dismantled to make my new door wreath.  Can't get better than free!  So this is my new table centerpiece.  Did you notice the little sprigs of garland with hearts?




I'm joining Marty for Tabletop Tuesday.  Come over and check out all the beautiful ideas for inspiration.

Marty, thanks for hosting!!

Comments

  1. Rose H (UK)January 10, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Ooh! Your centrepiece looks lovley. Love the speckled rooster, sets it all off a treat :o)

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  2. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Oh I absolutely love it. It is stunning. The cache pot is wonderful and all the flowers and bow and then the speckled hen. Now this is something I would buy in a heartbeat. I may have to try and make one of my own. Gorgeous. Thanks so much for the inspiration and for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  3. LynnJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Cute and colorful! Yep, ya can't beat free-enjoy:@)

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  4. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    I love the rooster!!! So cute....little surprises like that makes me smile :)

    Thank you!

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  5. Chari at Happy To DesignJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Hello sweet lady...

    Ohhh...I am loving your newly created table centerpiece, my friend! You did GOOD!!! The little speckled rooster is adorable and really gives a french country feel to this beautiful piece! Ohhh...and you know how I love my french country! Hehe! I think it's perfect!

    I have finally dismantled Christmas at my place and have been in the throes of cleaning and reorganizing. Maybe I can get to some redecorating this week! I think I need a pretty table centerpiece like yours...don't you? Hehe! Thank you for sharing your new pretty, sweet friend! You have such a talent for doing floral arrangements!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  6. Sue McPeakJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    You are so creative to use things you already have to make such a neat table centerpiece. It looks so neat on the table cloth on your table. Nice!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Oh, I dearly love this! You did an excellent job in creating your centerpiece! I love that your little Rooster is the star! You're good.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  8. Custom ComfortsJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    What a darling rooster and centerpiece! So charming.
    Cindy

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  9. TriciaJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Oh gosh, aren't you clever! That little rooster is so cute and looks quite cozy nestled amongst all your greenery :)

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  10. Bella's Rose CottageJanuary 11, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    Hi,
    Your centerpiece lots beautiful, that spotted rooster is as charming as he can be:-)
    Bella

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  11. GailJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    I'm a big fan of roosters and I love what you did with yours! Thanks for sharing and for your inspiration.

    Enjoy your day,
    Gail

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  12. Debbie@Mountain BreathsJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Your centerpiece is wonderful with the spotted rooster! This post made me smile since I have been looking for a rooster for my tablescape I am doing this Thursday, but I only found a speckled hen :-)

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  13. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    This is so pretty and I love the container that you used!

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  14. TraciJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    I love free, especially when it looks so good!!

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  15. Melissa MillerJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    How pretty! The spots are adorable. I love it! :)

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  16. PatJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    What a great job! And I looked at your wreath redo. You really have a talent for floral arrangement.

    Pat

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  17. AtticmagJanuary 11, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    That's such a sweet arrangement. You did a beautiful job. Thanks so much for stopping by to see the cook's kitchen. Jane

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  18. Designing DomesticityJanuary 11, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Very pretty. I'm looking for new winter ideas that aren't holiday. Thanks for the inspiration! And thanks for stopping by my blog the other day! liz

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  19. DonnieJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    I love the rooster and roses. So pretty.

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  20. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Very cute!! Love the hearts added to the arrangement!!!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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