Thursday, January 19, 2012

Country/Cottage Style . . .

I've always loved country/cottage style.
It's comfy, cozy & welcoming.
Here's my kitchen table . . .
I'm staying with the red & white theme I used during the holidays.

This country chicken has been part of my kitchen decor for many years.
She's so cute.  
I bought these dishes at Target many years ago.
I've been able to find extra plates at flea markets so I now have a total of 15.
We use them every day.
The braided placemats were a Christmas gift from my sister, Mary, this year.
The flatware belonged to my Mother.  They're tarnished, but I like them that way.

My old chippy cupboard . . .
red, white & black 
soup spoons 
more red checked napkins

at

27 comments:

  1. PatsyJanuary 19, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    I like the country /cottage style very much and yours is so cute. I would like to have the Kearing but hubby want come around yet.

    ReplyDelete
  2. CindyJanuary 19, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    I am a "plate-aholic!" I love dishes and have to constantly fight the urge to buy more. I ordered two "wintery" salad plates online---a discontined pattern I found on the Internet. I will post them when they arrive. I love seeing you place setting. My sister had those plates,but hers are faded and mostly gone now. I love them---so colorful and so country! And the red mats are just perfect. I have a lot of "true red" and love it. Nice to see you kept your red check napkins out, too. I'm tryiing to add a little punch to my tiny space. We shall see how it goes. In the meantime, I may steal a few of your ideas here and there---it's the hightest form of flattery, you know:)

    ReplyDelete
  3. Sis SueJanuary 19, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    Everthing is so cheery and cozy. The silverware looks cool tarnished. I had polished those pieces so many hours growing up. The hen needs a name, maybe Miss Sunnyside, for sunnyside up eggs.

    ReplyDelete
  4. RhondaJanuary 19, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    Hi Carol,
    your red and white look very pretty.

    I like your placemats and red checked napkins.

    I am guessing you always call it red and never crimson :)

    ReplyDelete
  5. ElenaJanuary 19, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    I love your theme! So bright and friendly:)

    ReplyDelete
  6. GloriaJanuary 19, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    Love everything, Carol! You should post your tablescape on Pinterest. You should make up a Board entitled "My Blog Photos" (I'm saying that cause I have one like that! LOL!). Plus, I will repin your table, or ANYTHING you pin with any of your RED stuff, as I am a 'nut' for red. I am your LOYAL PINTEREST FOLLOWER, SWAMI...
    Hey, you see our "RED" repins, no? ;)
    Best,
    Gloria

    ReplyDelete
  7. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    Hi Carol! What a darling table! Of course I love your yardbird sitting in the center of the table! Your dishes are so cute and the placemats are just perfect! What a great little cabinet!! :)
    Thanks for popping in to see me.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

    ReplyDelete
  8. ChristineJanuary 19, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Love the cottage look. Your tablesetting is so pretty. Just my style.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Love Of QuiltsJanuary 19, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    Adorable plates and mats. Love the old cupboard and your center piece.

    ReplyDelete
  10. okjrmiller7January 20, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    Carol, I am glad to see you using your treasure. I am one who loves dishes of the past and I love to use them also. Particularily dishes handed down through the ages . . .

    ReplyDelete
  11. MelodyJanuary 20, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    Hi Carol. I found your blog from Home Sweet Home link party. I love red and country style decor. I live just across the Oklahoma border in Arkansas not all that far from you. We make trips to Tulsa to shop. Do you read Brenda's blog Cozy Little House? She lives in Tulsa too. Well...just wanted to say hello. Take care.

    ReplyDelete
  12. momto8January 20, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    It says welcome!

    ReplyDelete
  13. SusanneJanuary 20, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    What a cute table - your hen is adorable!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Tablescapes By DianeJanuary 20, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    Hi lovely lady.
    I was Blog hopping and came on to your Country/cottage Tablescape so sweet. I also love the way you put this all together with your lovely dishes and placemat's. Im one of your old follow's on your Blog. Come see me if you can sweet lady. I hope you have a wonderful weekend with your family.
    XXOO Diane

    ReplyDelete
  15. Katherines CornerJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    My daughter would love this so much. It looks terrific. Thank you for linking to the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop at Katherines Corner. Hugs and smooches and wishes for a wonderful weekend

    ReplyDelete
  16. Colo JunkettJanuary 20, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    I was blog hopping and found your blog from chic on a shoe string party. I really like counrty/cottage style also.
    Thanks for sharing

    ReplyDelete
  17. SnapJanuary 21, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    I like the country cottage style. Love red and white and perfect for the holidays and Valentine's day is right around the corner. A girl can never have too many dishes and yours are adorable!

    ReplyDelete
  18. Honey at 2805January 21, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    Thank you for sharing this fabulous post to Potpourri Friday!

    ReplyDelete
  19. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJanuary 21, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    What a cute, cheery table! I love anything with red. Also, that chicken sure makes an adorable centerpiece.

    ReplyDelete
  20. The TablescaperJanuary 21, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    So warm and welcoming! Thanks for being a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

    ReplyDelete
  21. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    There's something about red and white it's just very pretty. Love your table warm and inviting. Pat

    ReplyDelete
  22. Susan FreemanJanuary 21, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    Love red and white ~ so cheerful and the perfect way to cozy up on a cold January day!

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

    ReplyDelete
  23. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    I love your style!!! Those place mats are wonderful. Such a cozy table!! Have a great week. Visiting from SS.

    ReplyDelete
  24. UnknownJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    Your table looks lovely. Very nice.

    ReplyDelete
  25. UnknownJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    Love your country style! Love the colors! Thanks for sharing Joann

    ReplyDelete
  26. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJanuary 24, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Oh I love, love, love your country chic style. Gorgeous tablesetting, and I have that same rooster on my table. YOur hutch is displayed beautifully also. Great pics and vignettes. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

    ReplyDelete
  27. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Very Charming~Thank you for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday!

    ReplyDelete