Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Paw-fect day

This week's tablescape is a challenge that Kathleen from Cuisine Kathleen put out there for the end  of the summer.I had this in my mind for a while and to tell you the truth I was kinda of colored out.So I thought what is still colorful with a little bit of whimsy thrown in ?  

I found these adorable spreaders at my favorite  thrift store and decided to make a tablescape around them. OOH cat theme? why not ? how about a tribute to my room-mates. Being an avid cat lover I had plenty around the house that I could use in their honor. Although they are both Siamese I still adore anything with cats on them. 


I thought mixing the patterns of black and white would work together. I found paw print material and made the napkins and table runner and the checkered placemats were a steal at Burlington Coat Factory they only had two but were marked down for 50 cents each and they are reversible.

I also scored on these black plates and these beautiful white floral plates there at BCF clearance for 49 cents each. I tell you if you go look at their clearance section you will be amazed at the bargains they have. I used mini white cake plates for the candles and elevated the cat statue on  a white milk glass bowl. I was going to put the cat on a black cake plate but it didn't look right .It's still summer and I wanted a clean crisp look not Halloweenish in August.


Love the patterned daisies from Michaels

I used my white chargers to add that whimsy touch, when I was taking pictures of these items it's funny what the camera picks up that we don't see like my chargers were covered in cat hair. HMMM does that mean someone has been on the table when they shouldn't be?  


 
I switched out my hutch from the beach scene to coincide with my black and white theme .And yes I have a black and white cake plate on the hutch don't I have to?

I pulled everything I own  in black and white and was shocked that I had enough to fill a whole hutch






those are black and white cupcake  holders I used under glass

 I 'd like to introduce my babies aka roommies this is Cuddle Bug he finds laying upside down is much cooler in the heat

 And this is Cassie Bu she doesn't like to have her picture taken and usually avoids it all together ( She has attitude) she's so cute with her little black nose she is a siamese ragdoll variety.

Well I hope you enjoyed my paw-fect day.I had fun composing this one. I'm joining Cuisine Kathleen and Between Naps on the Porch this week why don't you join us also? have a great week. can we keep in our thoughts this week the people of N California effected by the earthquake today and others through out our country who are in other major hazards from Mother Nature. 

24 comments:

  1. Love the cattitude and the photos of your roommates! How fun you have enough black and white to fill your hutch and coordinate with your table too! Wishing you a Happy Labor Day weekend :)

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    1. Hi Mary I love following your blog especially when you talk about Gracie and Chloe from one animal lover to another are babies are special aren't they? Have a great Holiday weekend.Thanks for stopping by.Susie

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  2. I love the black and white. Plaids, polka dots, and graphic flowers, they all go together beautifully. The hutch looks wonderful with all of your black and white pieces displayed. I love the zebra striped plates too. The kitties are so sweet and cute as buttons. The really do look like they have cattitude. We have four cats and they all have different personalities and cattitudes.

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    1. Hey Candy aren't cats the greatest of companions ? I come home and they are both at the door every day to greet me.You never told me where you got the watermelon slices from your ant blog. .don't you hate those hot glue burns. have a great weekend.Susie

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  3. Can you see me doing a happy dance? I just LOVE black and white! This is so cheery and fun! Cute kitties too!
    Jenna

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    1. Jenna thanks for stopping by I love your blog. you are so talented and creative I love what you always put together.hope you have a nice Labor day weekend.Susie

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  4. Love black and white! Such a pretty table! Thanks for taking the challenge!

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    1. What a sweet compliment thank you for giving all of us these challenges we love them. I love following your blog. any plans for the holiday weekend?.Susie

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  5. What a cute table! Since I love kitties (had a black one and a tuxedo one), I love your tablescape. But even more, I love your babies! Look at those sweeties. So pretty!

    Thank you for sharing!

    xo

    Sheila

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    1. Hi Sheila I love all cats mostly Siamese. at work at the hospital where I work we had a litter of all tuxedo kittens born feral in the bushes and I finally caught one and trying to foster care him Know any one who wants a free fixed tuxedo kitten?Anyway thanks for stopping by and leaving such a nice comment.Susie

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  6. Sweet table...black and white done right!

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    1. It'/s like black and white is always in right? have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by.Susie

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  7. You know the old saying ~ black and white is always correct. It's timeless and elegant and so is your table. Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend.

    Big Texas Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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    1. Hi Susan thanks for stopping by how's Texas has it been real hot this summer?San Diego has been so mild we haven't hit the hundred mark yet.Have a great labor day.Susie

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  8. What an enchanting table with all of the layers and prints! I just love everything you did and cute kitty laying across the bowl - just like a kitty would do!
    Cuddle Bug and Cassie Bu posed perfectly!
    Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend.

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    1. I love siamese and these two are my 8th and 9th siamese cats that I have had all named with CB (HuH?) thanks for leaving such a great comment. have a good holiday weekend.Susie

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  9. Loved your table and the way you stayed with two colors, but many textures and patterns. Absolutely gorgeous and fun!! Thank you for sharing! Rosie @ The Magic Hutch
    P.S. Your kitties are darling!

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    1. Hi Rosie thanks for stopping by. I am learning so much from all of you in blogland about textures and layering and blending of colors. Isn't this so much fun? Susie

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  10. This table made me smile! It's purrfect for you and your kitties!

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    1. I am purring as I write this thanks for getting it!! Susie

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  11. How cute is this?!! What a Purrrfect idea for a tablescape, esp. with all those furry helpers.
    Love the spreaders & all your black & white items....Well done!!

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    1. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a great comment I am having a blast being creative and with no rules blogging is awesome.have a happy holiday weekend.Susie

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  12. Love the black and white...cute table, Susie! Beautiful kitties, too.
    Have a wonderful holiday weekend.

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    1. Hi Marigene thanks for stopping by and leaving a such a sweet comment have fun this holiday weekend.Susie

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