Thursday, March 5, 2015

Bumblebee kind of day

Hello my friends I have lots to tell this week and in reality it has been very depressing week.So saying that I wanted something that was bright colorful, happy and definitely springy so I came up with my bumblebee bonanza



 I gathered all my bumble bee stash and actually got  quite a few new items.my gentleman whom I came up here to care for passed away on Feb27 after slipping into a coma for 7 days. He was granted his last wish to stay in his home and was surrounded by his loved ones.


 I held his hand to the last minute and waved goodbye as he was driven off to his final resting place in a dodge minivan. the humor of that moment stayed with me 

But when I presented this table on the eve of his coma the gentleness of his heart when he saw it he cried for the beauty it bought in his home



tiny little bumblebees everywhere just as cute as a bug can be any other bug better run for their life or I am calling RAID


even the salt n pepper got bee d

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     


Alittle bowl jumped in on the bee scene too







I used a mini black cake stand to elevate the flowers and it too has a bee on it sorry I didn't get better pictures I did get a better one when I used my cell phone.





If you look closely you can see a cast iron coffee grinder and coffee mill that I used around the napkins just for a little more drama and effect

So life is changing once more although I have been blessed to stay here rent free for six months I don't have a job to live on again. So once more I am asking my friends in blog land for your prayers in searching for a job.I know I will get rejected again and have to keep trying but the entire process is so daunting. hope you all have a great week spring is so close and everything where I now live is already in bloom.the dogwoods ,azaleas ,camellias,almond trees are beautiful in their colors the citrus trees are all in full bloom grasses are bright green and I went on a hike to a place called Table Mt where all you see for miles are hilltops full of every color wildflowers.Come join me at Between naps on the Porch ,Funky Junk Interiors and Lets join the Scoop .hugs and love to all Susie

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22 comments:

  1. candlelightsupperMarch 5, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    Again this is so lovely. Bee's represent life and never giving up. Bees are a miracle. That they can even fly with their large bodies and small wings. I am sure you as well will find another miracle in your life. I have so enjoyed looking at this tablescape. Thank you for posting it.

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    1. UnknownMarch 6, 2015 at 10:13 PM

      Valerie you truly inspire me and lift my spirits. I did not know that about bumblebees but just thought the bright yellows and black popped for spring. Although we are well on the way to spring living in N Ca with citrus and camellias and dogwoods well into colorland this table bought LIFE into this house when death was so eminent.thank you for your hope .Susie

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  2. hotpl8zandtablescapes.comMarch 6, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    Thank you for sharing your touching blog, you can look back and have no regrets. I love love your tablesetting it is so creative. I will keep you in my prayers. Janice at hotpl8zandtablescapes.com (stop by for a visit)

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    1. UnknownMarch 6, 2015 at 10:15 PM

      Janice thank you for stopping by and giving me such joy and hope. your new blog is an absolute marvel congrats I too collect cupcake liners and I just got the ferris wheel cupcake cake stand also but what a cute idea using the peanuts too cute.Susie

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  3. DeniseMarch 6, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    The part about him recognizing how lovely your tablescape was and how he showed his appreciation with a smile is so touching. I know you will want to relive that moment over and over again.
    My prayers are with you.

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    1. UnknownMarch 6, 2015 at 10:19 PM

      Oh Denise the thoughtfulness of your remark warmed my heart. that is why I love the ladies in our blogland they are all so loving and compassionate.Thank you so muchSusie

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  4. AnonymousMarch 10, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    Your tablescape is lovely and so cheerful in spite of your circumstances. I am sorry to hear your gentleman passed away but think it is wonderful that you brought cheer into his life with your sweet tablescapes. I will be praying for your upcoming job.
    Tammy

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    1. UnknownMarch 11, 2015 at 9:59 PM

      Oh Tammy thank you thank you thank you for your sweet kindness. I am so touched for your kind and beautiful comments and your thoughts and prayers.My tablescapes bring me such joy.Susie

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  5. Parsimonious Décor DarlingMarch 11, 2015 at 9:19 PM

    No wonder you set such a cheerful, bright, and uplifting table. So sorry for your loss.

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    1. UnknownMarch 11, 2015 at 10:00 PM

      Thank you for such sweet inspiration come back again.Susie

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  6. Candy SMarch 12, 2015 at 5:51 PM

    Susie, I started to tear as I read about your Gentleman's passing. I am so glad that you grew fond of him as time passed and even happier that he grew fond of you in return. You brought sunshine into an elderly man's life and made him smile. Your situation will be changing again and I am sure you will see your challenges for what they are, another chapter in the journey of life.

    I do want to say I adore your bee table. It is super cute. I love bee stuff too but I only have a few things that I have collected. You have a wonderful collection for a beautiful table.

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    1. UnknownMarch 17, 2015 at 10:21 PM

      Candy sometimes when I put my tables together in my head before I head out to thrift for them I think to myself How would Candy decorate this table?. you always inspire me to make and thrift my tables. Yes I enjoyed the time we shared before he passed and am looking for another who's life I will touch or be touched by.Thank you for your lifting me up so appreciative.Susie

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  7. AnonymousMarch 13, 2015 at 12:25 PM

    What a sweet story about this lovely table! Wonderful memories...

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    1. UnknownMarch 14, 2015 at 8:48 PM

      Thank you Bev not only for your sweet comment but for giving me hope. you guys in blogland are so awesome always lifting others up and I sure appreciate it.Susie.

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  8. MarigeneMarch 14, 2015 at 3:38 PM

    What a fun table...love the napkins!

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    1. UnknownMarch 14, 2015 at 8:46 PM

      Thanks Marigene I bought a quarter of a yard at Walmart and made the napkins I have been searching a while for just the right bee themed pattern and finally found this.Susie

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  9. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMarch 14, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    I'm so sorry. How wonderful that he had you with him, holding his hand, until the end. It takes a very special person to be a caretaker like that. And how wonderful that your tablescape brightened his day. I can see why it did. Such a fun table setting. I love all of the little bees everywhere, and your table coverings and napkins are perfect. My prayers will be with you.

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  10. UnknownMarch 14, 2015 at 8:44 PM

    Laurie I thank you for your kindness you brighten my day. Your tablescaping ideas and all your decorating truly inspire all of of us so I feel richly blessed to have you in my blog land friends. The bumblebees were a great deal of fun to come up with.Susie

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  11. JacquelineMarch 15, 2015 at 3:28 PM

    What a sweet heart you have! I am so sorry, but I will certainly pray for you that you will find another job! You definitely lifted my spirits with your bright and cheery table this week! I love bumblebees, coming from the Beehive State in Utah!

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    1. UnknownMarch 17, 2015 at 10:13 PM

      Jacquline thank you for your kind words of encouragement they truly touch my heart. I am pushing forward in my search and trying so hard not to get further depressed with everything that has happened. I have heard so many neat things I never knew about bumblebees.Susie

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  12. The TablescaperMarch 15, 2015 at 5:47 PM

    You have such a sweet heart and your table certainly brightened my day. The best of luck in finding a new position. I'm sure there is something out there just for you.

    - Alma, The Tablescaper

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  13. UnknownMarch 17, 2015 at 10:16 PM

    Oh Alma your kindness knows no bounds thank you so much for your kind and sweet words. everybody in blogland continue to lift my world at this time in my life .Susie

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I appreciate your comments and critiques. Thank you so much.

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