Thanks to my friend Kyle Robino, I am starting a new tradition. 

She suggested that I feature a tablescape each month on my blog. Perhaps it's her thorough understanding of my hoarding problem when it comes to glassware, dinnerware, monogrammed linens etc. 

Or perhaps it has something to do with our co-existing obsession with table toppers. I went through a phase where I obsessively purchased random charming fabric on eBay and Kyle, in her magician-like way, turned the fabric into adorable table toppers, complete with fringe she found on eBay… (we spend a fair amount of time on eBay)

So here is the first installment of the monthly tft tablescape: June. I realize it's July, but I was so excited to use the orange toile table topper, I couldn't wait until next month, and of course I'll have to do a red, white and blue tablescape for July... So you are getting June and July this month.

Remember these napkins I ordered from a Walker Valentine trunk show? You can visit Walker Valentine anytime ~ just click on the link in my sidebar. I adore this monogram… totally copied from Danielle Rollins! Another trunk show coming up soon... See info below!

I set the table in the morning and took pics all day long. 

That eyelash fringe!

I love this photo... Too bad my landscaping along the fence desperately need trimming! So embarrassing!

I had fun with this little shindig.. sorry for too many photos, but how to choose which ones to pitch!

I tried the most delicious recipe which I will share coming up. 

~Pulled Chicken Saute with Glazed Vegetables~

PS It's my birthday. I'm forty eight.

Here is the info on the upcoming Walker Valentine Trunk Show ~ right here in Omaha! What a treat to have a San Francisco specialty shop come to us! See you there!