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{It's A New Beginning Y'all}

  It's a tad late to wish a  Happy New Year but I sure hope that it's kicked off good for everyone. Ours kicked off with being so THANKFUL for what God has done and is doing. As I told my family as we were reminiscing over 2024, "There is a lot of 2024 I DO NOT WANT A RE-DO but the Lord has surely taught me so very much. I am truly thankful for each breath, each day, family and close friends. We had our three youngest grands for New Years Eve. We had a great time and the girls enjoyed a little fishing, bonfire with their great-grandfather and roasting marshmallows. Their great-grandfather will be 90 years old next month. As most of you know I do a monthly focus board and this makes my 3rd or 4th year. I've lost count. Only fitting that New Beginnings would be my focus for January. This has been so good for me as it sits on my kitchen counter so I can see it daily. Wonderful way to focus and quote God's Word daily.  I felt up to hosting a lunch and movie day with ...
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Beautiful Tablescape



I am so glad to be able to join Susan again at Between Naps On The Porch @http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com
Be sure to check my friend out and all the other lovely tablescapes. I did not do a tablescape this week due to my agenda being in "overflow".....but I did want to share my sisterinlove's beautiful table scape with you along with a mantle tablescape and a tea cart tablescape. Here is Shirley and her hubby Bobby Ray....doesn't she favor Beth Moore? A well known Bible study teacher???? 



She has some beautiful stuff as you will see.
As you can see in this picture a butter knife is laying on this thingy! I have no clue what that is officially called but if any of you do please tell me so I will know! I just think it is the neatest thing since slice bread!
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Next is this mantle piece she has on the wall by her dining table. 

And then the tea cart.






Thanks for sharing my sisterinlove's tablescape with me!

Be Blessed. Cindy

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  1. Anita DiazApril 21, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    Oh I love that china pattern!! Yes she does have some beautiful things! Love the glassware and the knife rest. I do not have any of those, but I have some chopstick rests I got in Japan. Beautiful!!

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  2. Tammy518April 21, 2010 at 10:33 PM

    Your sister-in-law has some beautiful pieces, for sure. I love the black napkins with the rose napkin rings. The thingies the knives are resting on are simply called...knife rests. Those are beautiful. I've got some duck ones that I've yet to use for a tablescape. They are very practical.

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  3. SandraApril 21, 2010 at 10:42 PM

    I am loving those green goblets! A lovely set of china and tablescape.

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  4. shannon i olsonApril 21, 2010 at 10:51 PM

    Just beautiful,the color of those napkins is amazing.

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  5. Katie@LeBeauPaonVictorienApril 21, 2010 at 11:11 PM

    How very pretty! Old Country Roses is a favorite pattern of mine. I love it with the gold flatware and green glasses!
    And as the other commenter said, those are knife rests. I've been looking for vintage ones for ages! They are hard to come by; at least in sets!

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  6. CharoApril 22, 2010 at 12:34 AM

    Love your tea set, is so beautiful.

    Hugs
    Charo

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  7. Debra@CommonGroundApril 22, 2010 at 12:44 AM

    Hi Cindy, Oh how I love Old Country Roses, my mom collected it for years now, it makes such a beautiful table! And I love that teacart.
    hugs and blessings,
    Debra

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  8. xinexApril 22, 2010 at 12:47 AM

    I think it is called a knife rest, isn't it? Your sister in law sure has lots of beautiful things. Pretty everything esp. the tea set.....Christine

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  9. Sharon@keeninspirationsApril 22, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    So elegant! I've never seen a "knife rest" before, learn something new everyday!

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  10. AnonymousApril 22, 2010 at 8:28 AM

    Miss Cindy, Love your SIL tablesetting. Very pretty. But my favorite is the green goblit. Looks like Italy to me! Trinty

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  11. BeansieleighApril 22, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    Oh, I DO love tea time, and I LOVE the beautiful tea set you show today on your dear SIL's tea cart!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the little bows!!.. So very pretty! ~tina

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  12. AnonymousApril 22, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    Thanks so much for stopping by and for the kind words. Thanks for sharing your SIL's lovely china, etc. with us -- I too am really liking the goblets.

    Scribbler

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  13. Mid-Atlantic MarthaApril 22, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    This is quite beautiful -- and set so graciously. Love roses.

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  14. AnonymousApril 22, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    It is all very pretty. I personally love the napkin rings she used. My favorite....Thanks for sharing with us Miss Cindy. Angela

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  15. BethApril 22, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    Really pretty! I love Old Country Roses. She really made a pretty tablescape by adding the knife rests, the gold chargers, the lovely napkins and the gold flatware. Thanks for sharing!

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  16. UnknownApril 22, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    Oh my God!!! Please write to me and tell me what the knife thingy is called. I've found a new thing to collect!! :) Please don't forget! They're gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!

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  17. TriciaApril 22, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    A very pretty table, and it complements the china so well! LOVE the sweet tea set, especially!

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  18. AnonymousApril 22, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    The glass thing is a knife rest. I was curious too, so I googled, check
    this out: http://www.tias.com/11374/PictPage/1923125814.html

    I loved her china with the bows on the tea cart. Too cute and unique.
    Becky Snow

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  19. Chubby ChiequeApril 22, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    Dear Cindy,

    First of all, I am thanking your visit in my simple home, as always. I am so glad you found me and I do appreciate it.

    Secondly, your SIL got taste and I love every lil things she have. Roses and the goblets? To die for.

    Happy TT to you dear friend.
    xoxo

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  20. Wanda LeeApril 22, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    Hello there sweet lady,

    This is just so pretty!~ I love your dear,'sister in love's', beautiful china and oh so pretty tablescape!..,

    .., I should 'bring my teddy bear teapot with the old Country Roses motif over for afternoon tea' to join in the fun, whereas my teapot matches her lovely, 'Old Counrty Roses' tablecape to a 'tea'!..,Hehe

    Thanks for visitng my blog and for your sweet comment my dear, come by for a visit again soon ,as will I to your lovely blog!

    Hugs from Wanda Lee @ The Plumed Pen

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  21. a quiet lifeApril 22, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    who doesn't love roses~

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  22. Sonny GApril 22, 2010 at 3:52 PM

    That is such an elegant china pattern and it certainly sets a lovely welcoming table.

    hugs
    Sonny

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  23. SueApril 22, 2010 at 5:10 PM

    Thank you for visiting me today. Your sisterinlove does have some beautiful things. The knife rests are a wonderful touch. I love the napkins and the rings...lovely.

    Sue

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  24. PriorApril 22, 2010 at 5:40 PM

    That tea set is beautiful and she does favor Beth! Lezlee

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  25. Johanna GehrleinApril 22, 2010 at 6:05 PM

    Hi Cindy,
    thank you for sharing this nice table setting. I also love Country roses but I haven't seen this tea pot before. So cute.
    Greetings and be blessed. Johanna

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  26. Yellow Rose ArborApril 22, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    She and I would get along great as we like the same things - tea time, and I have Old Country Roses china as well! Thanks for showing us her beautiful tablescape!

    Katherine

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  27. kay ellenApril 22, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    So pretty~~Happy Tablescape Thursday~~~

    Love your song playing on your blog:))

    Blessings,
    Kay Ellen

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  28. coloradogalApril 22, 2010 at 11:26 PM

    I've never seen a knife rest before. This one is just beautiful, though--kind of reminds me of depression glass. Lovely table!

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  29. Lady KatherineApril 23, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    Her old country roses is one of my favorites! Such a lovely tea setting! I love her knife rest! The teapot is so pretty! Love that mantel! I could sit down to Tea! Thank you so much for sharing her Tea setting!

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  30. MaryroseApril 26, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    Hi again,
    Your sister in law sets a gorgeous table and how fun for you to get to enjoy it. I have enjoyed my visit, hope to see you on my blog again soon.
    Enjoy your day.<3
    Maryrose

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  31. This Belle RocksApril 26, 2010 at 11:43 PM

    So perfect! Old Country Roses always sets such an elegant mood :)

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Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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