Friday, February 6, 2009

Bye bye to old, Hello to new!

After 11 years of beautiful tablescaping adventures, my little fam of 5 say goodbye to our old and big solid oak table (*sob*). Our dining area is too small, the kids kept whacking the rounded edges and access to the kitchen when we're entertaining is almost impossible! Who wants that, right? (*sob*) Even though I love that table (*sob*) I have to think of all the bruises, stubbed toes, ripped stitches from sleeves, the squeezing (oh, those painful squeezes just to get to the other side)(*sob*).
Anyway... (still sobbing) I knew that I wanted a more Asian decor without the stereotypical little tokens associated with an Asian home. After all, I am also part Spanish (Europe, Spain), so I can't go too ethnic on both or my home will fall under eclectic and that's just not my style!

No ma'am! So... when we saw this new one, I fell in love with the color, look and the slimmer figure (now if only I can slim down that quick then we're set! I wish!)

As we said buh-bye to the ole' oakey, we say hello to our new Rubberwood dark chocolate Pagoda 6-pc set from Cost Plus World Market! We picked it up last Monday morning and it was heavy! (Good thing dh is so up to the task with his mus-kles!)

Ready to take a look-see? Are ya? Alright, here they are... (old and new of course- gotta build up the thrill factor, lol)

My ole' oakey is off to a wonderful couple who's been looking for someone like her... She's not old, the warehouse we got her from gave us a 50-year minimum lifespan, so she's still a tween (*sob*).

I just love this set!!!
It was 53% off in store (that's how we bought it) and would have been 65% off online (but they didn't want to honor the paper ad)
It's a sturdy and beautiful table
(four legs with brace, oh yeah, it's not going anywhere!)
4 chairs and a bench!
(I've always wanted one...)

Oh, don't forget to participate in the giveaway! I can't wait to see who wins my very first contest! I hope it's you (or you or you!)

I'll also post with the winner (and her referring person), my 2009 Valentine Tablescape. (sealed lips. no clues here...)

6 comments:

  1. Love this blog...I'm kinda hooked on 'scapes all over the house...on every flat surface !

    BTW,
    The new dining room set is more in keeping with your style...love it and you have the same china set as my daughter's...very versatile !

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  2. Thanks, Lynn! I love it, too! So excited to start using the new table...

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  3. The new table is beautiful and we are LOVING that blue setting in the side bar... got to love Ross!!!

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  4. Everything is all so wonderful! I have only used my wedding china 1 time I say under my breath!!!!

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  5. Thanks, Crystal, you've got me curious about yours now... I figured since I didn't have any much storage, I might as well use them all. I miss my hutch (in the storage). It held so much of my plates without complaining. I can't wait to dig it out (hopefully soon!)...

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  6. SITS Girls: Hey guys! Thanks for visiting! I hope I earned points to be featured one day! That would be so cool!

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