My Orange County Fair Tablescape: Competition 2011

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I am happy to say I won a 2nd Place ribbon.  The tablescape is very happy.  The judges comments were favorable.  The best compliment for me was that "it had perfect balance" as that was my greatest challenge.  I had practiced on my table at home since January.  When I got there the tables were smaller than remembered.  I switched everything on the spot when I got to the fair to set up--I guess that was when the balance happened.  Good thing! (because sometimes I scare myself when I do things like that).   I added the big bunny cake pan 2 weeks before (I found it at Goodwill on my way home from work).  I added the candle pedestal with the green bunny 2 nights before.  Those were good additions.  Everything else I had done way in advance.  The Fair is such a creative, positive experience.  I just love doing this!!

the Cottage Table

Still staying with the Lily of the Valley theme, I made a couple of changes to the table setting or table scape.  I added cups & saucers from the 1940’s (or could be 1930’s)—Royal Heidelberg.  The pattern is Lilly; this was my mother’s name—spelled the same way.  I originally bought a partial set at a thrift store & later bought some off of ebay.  When I got them I learned they were a little newer but didn’t care as I just wanted to add to the set.  I also added the green Lily of the Valley water glasses.  I envision them being ‘gift with purchase’ like in a box of soap in the 1940’s but not sure of their origin. I got them at an antique store years ago.  I added the gold mirror under the pitcher (May Co 69 cents). The French Roses, I picked from my garden & added to the vase.  Your comments and questions are welcome. (click to enlarge photo)