Tablescape Thursday & Item of the Week (a twofer!)

I'm running a little behind this week.  Well, actually I'm usually running behind, but this week there's a good reason!  My oldest son is going to Wyoming with his grandparents, so I had to get him ready and deliver him to Abilene (thus the beautiful sunset from yesterday's Wordless Wednesday!)

So, you get a twofer!  First, Tablescape Thursday:

Here is proof that a beautiful table doesn't have to be expensive or difficult!

The theme was music and red roses.  I used my finest china (AKA "Chinette") and clear, disposible silverware.  For a placemat/charger? A 12 x 12 sheet of scrapbook paper with red roses!

The mint green tablecloth and napkins were provided for us, so I took a red rose and thistles, paired it with the napkin and tied it up with rafia (again - very inexpensive!)  I had the photo coasters (they were in my gift closet), so I cut complementary scrapbooking paper (with sheet music) to fit in them (got 6 out of one sheet!)

The topper is a sheet :)

In the middle are musical elements; a vintage xylophone, a vintage cast iron harp music rack (filled with vintage sheet music of course!), a candleabra, crystal vase with flowers and a picture of my "Nanny".  My mom and I first did a table with this theme when I was a child.  My grandmother's church had a mother-daughter banquet with a contest for table decorations.  We won :)

How can you go wrong with fresh red roses?  Especially paired with thistles!

I hope you enjoyed my Tablescape Thursday!  Care to stick around for my item of the week?

"He Leadeth Me"

3 of my [ReDeemed] Washers embelished with the hymn "He Leadeth Me", hand-tinted in pale green and gold, then stamped with a beautiful flourish. Hand-tied with leather cord and finished with an adjustable chain necklace. $53.00  Custom orders available with favorite hymns and colors!

Perhaps this inspires you?  If so, you might consider entering my contest - you could get it for free!

Are you still there?  Good, I almost forgot!  If you liked the cast iron harp music holder - I found a similar one at Mayeeden's Booth at Bonanzle

It's only $35.00!  Last time I saw one in a shop it was $80.00 (so you'll have plenty of extra moola to fill it with vintage sheet music!)

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Inspire Your Heart with Art (& contest!)

Updated! Now easier to enter
(for bloggers and NON--bloggers too!)

National "Inspire your heart with art" day is January 31st!

In honor of this holiday - I am giving away your favorite piece of artwork
(remember art doesn't have to hang on the wall - all of my items are eligible!) 

Yep, you read that right! 

Free.   All yours.

(unless, of course you choose to give it to someone special on Valentine's Day!)

Open from 8:00 AM CST on Tuesday, January 19th until 12:00 AM on Sunday, January 31st. 

Winner will be selected by random.org from all the COMMENTS listed below. 

Blogger automatically re-numbers comments after 200, don't worry - I already know!

(Open worldwide, Free S&H inside US only - Winner(s) outside of US will be responsible for pre-paying the S&H.) 

1. Be a public follower of my blog OR a fan of my Facebook Fan page
2. Visit my Esty shop and/or Facebook fan page to find your favorite piece of art
3. Post a blog about this contest, with a picture of your favorite piece, and why it INSPIRES YOUR HEART (make sure to include a link to this contest!) OR Post your pick as a comment on my Facebook Wall
4. Post your blog's link to the McLinky
5. Leave a comment with "Mandatory" completed note :) Make sure you leave your comment here too!  This will be your first entry - then you are eligible for the bonus entries below!

(Entries without the Mandatory entry will be deleted!)

Please remember - you must leave one comment for each entry!  Example, if you post the button (for 2 entries) leave 2 comments - if you only leave one comment, then you'll only get one entry!

1. Tweet about this (use this if you like: @noelgiger [ReDeemed] unique art #giveaway ends 1-30 http://tiny.cc/sDjZ8 ) (1 entry per day - that's up to 13 extra entries!)
2. Post on of my buttons on your sidebar (2 entries)
3. Post a link from your Facebook to your blog entry or mine (1 entry per day)
4. Follow me on Twitter (2 entries)
5. Subscribe to my e-mail newsletter (2 entries)
6. Add me to your blogroll (2 entries)

If your favorite piece of artwork is already sold, or sells between now and January 31st, you may choose an item or items of equal value.  Current prices are from $8.00 - $68.00, maximum prize value is $68.00, plus US S&H.

A Valentine's giveaway with a twist of kindness...

Not only can you win this prize package, but she will donate $1 to the American Red Cross for each person that enters!

Visit Notes from the Homestead to enter!

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