Books and Tea Tablescape

I was looking for something a little different for the dining table the other day,

so I threw an old quilt on top and began playing around with some random items.

I filled a decorative birdcage with some old books,

and set one of my great-grandmother's tea cups on top of the stack.

Then I stacked some more old books on the table,

added some favorite candlesticks,

another old teacup,

my grandmother's old watch face,

and voila!

Books and Tea!

Winter Mantle and Tablescape

I was in love with all the tarnished silver and Mercury glass I used for Christmas decorating this year, so I thought I would leave some out for a while, on the mantle and dining table.

I think they make a nice statement for winter.

paired with some fleur-di-lis,

an old tin piece and some books,

they look great!

On the dining table, I started with an old quilt,

added trays, teas services and  silverware,

 small silver frames and more books.