31 Days to A Better Dressed Nest :: Day 13~Tablescape

Just kidding. We are not even halfway through. Mercy. 31 days is a long time. But I've got lots more coming. Hope you aren't sick of me yet.

Today we are going to travel deep into the archives. Let's go over the tablescape guidelines and scape a new table or freshen up a tablescape that's been sitting neglected for awhile. See you tomorrow!

How to Tablescape With What You Already Have

The Home Book has a great tutorial on tablescapes, taking cues from designer David Jimenez. This one isn't technically on a table but remember, no rules. And no money--just use anything you have on hand.



This is the tablescape featured in the book. It's quite intentional. Sometimes I forget that there are actual reasons why stuff looks good with certain other stuff. Here's what the book says:


Love the idea of leaning a frame on the wall. I didn't have a group of frames but had one large one that seems to work fine. I totally agree with the black and white concept. And for the tray, I added a stack of white oval serving dishes.

Suggestions from designer and Home Book contributor, David Jimenez

1. Sphere: mixing shapes is a designer trick and it's nice to add some sparkle--I used a ginormous Christmas ball.

2. Colored boxes: don't have 'em on hand but, I faked it with nicely colored books.

3. Tall Vase: have one, loved it up there but I needed a lamp in that corner. I'd like to add in a small potted plant but I'm using what I have on hand.

4. Framed Print: you could even stack some empty frames painted in the same color. Try hanging one or two and leaning another.


This method could be used on an sofa table in the foyer, on your dresser in your room, in the kitchen {that's where it is in my home} living room, bathroom anywhere. The Home Book is available in the Get Your Nest On Shop {for as little as $20--half off the cover price!}but if you can find it for less dough somewhere else, then get it there!

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Winner of the Padalily:

Katy from Country Blossom

Didn't win? You can order the Padalily here and be sure to use the code NESTER09 for a 15% discount.

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Don't forget to get your room ready for Thursday! Look at these lovely buttons that Darcy made for us.



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Adventures in Tablescaping



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State of the Nest Address :: 2009 is Half Gone Version

My word. This year is half over. I thought it would be fun for me to write a big long post all about Nesting Place, the blog -- kind of like a State of the Nest Address.

Best of the Nest {so far this year}

If you are new here, you might want to check out some of the most well read posts from the last six months:

10 Minutes to a Room You'll Love :: A series where we talked about super quick easy fixes for the family room, master bedroom, bathroom and the kitchen.


Staging Your Home for Sale :: Another series that Remodeling Guy and I did together all about home staging, a must read if you are putting your house on the market.


How to Tablescape With What You Already Have was one one of those posts that I need to go back and reread and follow. It's amazing how smart those real designers are!

And who could forget Lampapalooza?

One of my personal favorites :: 10 Ways to Avoid Having a Home You'll Love

And, if you didn't get your free ebook, click here.

Top 20 Referrers for the first 6 months of 2009:

Over 50% of Nesting Place visitors come from other blogs. Thank you all so much for taking the time to link to the Nest!

1. Kimba
2. Melissa
3. Layla
4. Emily
   
5. Angie
6. Kelly
7. Shannon
8. Sophie
9. Rhoda
10. Edie
11. Melissa
12. Meredith
13. Tsh
14. Chris
15. Melanie {I'm currently listening to her music}
    
16. ANNICOLE
17. Tim
18. Pretty Organizer
    
19. Wendy
20. Kristen
    

Still to Come

Want to know what you can look forward to for the rest of the year? I hardly am one to plan out blogging like some organized people but, I've got a vague idea.

I figure, why come up with my own ideas when I can just copy Problogger? We'll walk/fly? through 31 days of nest dressing ideas in August. Or some other month that has 31 days.



Price My Space coming July 13th start thinking of what stuff you want to tell us about.

Some other highlights:

• more mistreatments
• how to have a swap meet
• fresh new, amazing tassels
• vlogging
• giveaways

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Your Turn

Tell me, what do you want to read more about? What do you want to read less about? Is there a topic you wish we would cover? Feel free to repeat the same thing that someone else says that way I'll know that lots of people feel the same way.

And thank you, so much for reading. I just love hanging out here at the Nest with you. If you weren't here it would just be me, by myself talking way too much.

The House Bible: A Giveaway

This giveaway is now closed.

You know how people buy those books to simply sit and look pretty on their coffee tables? This is not one of those books. It's The Home Book by House Beautiful and I use it like an encyclopedia.
There are step by step how to's on how to use fabrics.

Helpful little tips on things like how to create a beautiful tablescape--let's do this one soon.

Not to mention pure eye candy.

This book is a resource and like the Velveteen Rabbit it should be loved on and worn over time. I feel sorry for anyone who keeps this book in pristine condition.


If you think you would like to own this book and promise to love it and cherish it and USE it till death do you part--then enter to win one! Just leave a comment {make sure there is a way for me to email you} and the winner will be announced Monday.

Want to enter more than once? Vote for Chatting at the Sky and come back here and leave another comment telling what number vote you were for her. You can vote once every 24 hours so yes, you can enter once every 24 hours. Leave a comment for each entry that you have because I'm not that organized. Make sense?

FYI: a fan of one of the other blogs in the Small Blog category contacted a real life star that they knew, pulled a few strings and she has agreed to thank each person who votes for one of the other blogs listed. All in good fun but it's still worth voting for Chatting at the Sky! Any one know Patrick Dempsey?