Hi there, Friends! Last week, I shared thrifty tips for styling your home for summer. Today I'm sending more thrifty beauty your way with my latest tablescape that was inspired by a recent yard sale find. The thing is, as I gathered the assortment of pretty pastels to set the table, I realized almost every treasured item was either a yard sale or thrift store find. I love it when that happens--don't you?
![Setting a gorgeous table doesn't have to cost a fortune. Come see how I use an assortment of vintage thrift store and yard sale finds to create this romantic picnic tablescape! romantic vintage picnic tablescape](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BksdrDGIjr0/WVrYv0zqc2I/AAAAAAABXDw/ULGd2MtNjUAOvWgKvCRc9hOmuHuKv9HOQCLcBGAs/s640/Rose%2Bbud%2Bvases%2Band%2Bplace%2Bsettings%2B.jpg)
In case you missed my last post on Friday, I was thrilled when I scored this gorgeous antique quilt and more vintage linens at a yard sale.
![After scoring this antique quilt at a yard sale, I was inspired to create a romantic picnic tablescape with more thrifted vintage treasures! romantic picnic tablescape](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DngHrJQsJLU/WVq4RH1tBVI/AAAAAAABXB8/BgvnsUMgbbkQZVZvF85fQECCJyq83TGEACLcBGAs/s640/Pastel%2Bquilt%2B.jpg)
Though this one is smaller than the last vintage quilt I found, it's in near perfect condition--no stains or holes and only a little fraying around the edges. I adore the colors and pattern, so much so, that it inspired my latest tablescape. I've mentioned before that these antique quilts put me in mind of the perfect picnic. While I set my table outdoors, the same theme could be created indoors just as easily. I started by centering the quilt on my large picnic table.
![How to set a romantic picnic tablescape featuring vintage yard sale and thrift store finds. romantic picnic tablescape](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eadLkxHDWNE/WVq6CZGx_sI/AAAAAAABXCI/tsyk_hbcnVI_ySlmDOCDK-e5TR6FJZeCwCLcBGAs/s640/Quilt%2Bon%2Bpicnic%2Btable%2B.jpg)
Next, I added my favorite upcycled picnic basket {which also happens to be a yard sale find} and a little bubbly!
![Set a romantic picnic tablescape by using an assortment of vintage treasures collected from yard sales and thrift stores! romantic vintage picnic tablescape](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-epc8nvccReg/WVrINAwR3LI/AAAAAAABXCw/o03P4bAMepMge02veOW_nm09FC4Cqx-qQCLcBGAs/s640/Picnic%2Bbasket%2Band%2Bchampagne%2B.jpg)
The vintage Hazel Atlas Moderntone pink plates, aqua chargers, and rosy stemware are all previously thrifted finds.
![How to set a romantic picnic tablescape using an assortment of vintage treasures gathered from yard sales and thrift stores! romantic vintage picnic tablescape](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ThJdFzk4x1I/WVq7xelmhHI/AAAAAAABXDE/1i1BBogD494TZVmIcsFBjHNCdG0fqZ54ACEwYBhgL/s640/Lead%2Bpastel%2Bpicnic%2B.jpg)
I found the copper handled flatware at Ross, years ago and the quilt scraps I used to bundle it, were--you guessed it--scored at a yard sale.
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You've probably noticed, I try to include herbs in all of my tablescapes. This time I used mini lavender bundles to complement the pastel color palette.
![How to set a romantic picnic tablescape by gathering an assortment of vintage treasures from yard sales and thrift stores! romantic vintage picnic tablescape](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TOyEg5GUQP0/WVrWkroKLYI/AAAAAAABXDg/8BSs6xWQMewzX-S300x-0ATMgRz_irBWwCLcBGAs/s640/Picnic%2Bplace%2Bsettings%2B.jpg)
Every table needs some fresh flowers, so I gathered some garden roses and arranged them in my collection of aqua bottles.
![Gather fresh garden blooms and an assortment of vintage treasures from yard sales and thrift stores to create this romantic picnic tablescape! romantic vintage picnic tablescape](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YGKNe3qTlCU/WVq9vGtKw7I/AAAAAAABXCY/xzxUyyK9pjc1R0hYTkRL4ya99ZL584uagCLcBGAs/s640/Rosebud%2Bvases%2Bpicnic%2B.jpg)
The vintage tablescape turned out quite romantic.
![How to set a romantic picnic tablescape using an assortment of vintage treasures collected from yard sales and thrift stores! romantic vintage picnic tablescape](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cP5Kc3RjhZg/WVrM77qZxoI/AAAAAAABXDA/VFj6x1VJdvAjDo-yLa0fG53T9kpiey8jgCLcBGAs/s640/Picnic%2Btable%2Bsetting%2B.jpg)
If you were here, we'd toast to friendship...and creating beauty with bargains! ;)
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MY HEARTFELT THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING FOR FEATURING THIS POST:
I really enjoyed this post. Everything went together perfectly!
ReplyDeleteThat table and garden setting are so inviting. I wish that I lived closer to enjoy it with you...and some bargain shopping too :)
ReplyDeletePretty, Cecilia! Lovely old quilt!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, it is loads of fun to bring together thrify finds into a beautiful tablescape.
ReplyDeleteThis is so charming, Cecilia! The quilt was a fabulous find!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous! That quilt is the perfect base for a lovely table setting. I love that you kept it simple so the beauty of each element is highlighted.
ReplyDeleteLove this, so much imagination.
ReplyDeletePretty! I'd be scared to death someone would have a spill though.
ReplyDeleteLovely tablescape. I love how everything blends together like a beautiful impressionist painting.
ReplyDeleteSharon is absolutely right; you've got Monet's pastels and his sunshine! I love impressionists but especially Monet because of the quality of serenity that his sunshine filled pictures have; you captured that perfectly! The flowers are low enough that you are not trying to talk through a jungle of a large arrangement. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteI just love an old quilt as a tablecloth! I would use one on my table everyday but fear the men in my house would not see the value of it and not be careful! Very pretty tablescape!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous quilt! Great find! I love the color of your picnic basket....Christine
ReplyDeleteLooks so lovely! I like the idea of using a quilt as a table cloth!
ReplyDeleteWow! That looks wonderful! I love the quilt as a tablecloth. I'd happily sit there and toast our friendship and bargain hunting. 😊
ReplyDeleteTo friendship!
ReplyDeleteReally pretty. I like to use quilts on the table too.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you decorated your outdoor table so pretty with the quilt.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at C&C with J&J.
Enjoy the week.
Julie
I always forget that quilts make very beautiful tablecloths. What a pretty summer spread!
ReplyDeleteNow that is an inviting picnic! Thanks for sharing at the Pleasures of the NW DIY party - and thanks for being a part of the fun since the beginning!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely for a lazy, leisurely summer evening.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
Well done! This is so cute! #happynowlinkup
ReplyDeletePink and aqua - my favorite colors! Your tablescape looks so romantic! Thanks for sharing at Sew It Cook It Craft It.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors!Love the pretty quilt and the basket is very cute.
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