Happy May Day

Some of my fellow "Dish Divas" are joining me today to celebrate the glories of Spring and the arrival of May Day 2011.  Please check for their posts:

Daphne at Tabletop Time for April Showers Bring May Flowers

Elaine at Dishing With CaraFaye for May Day

The Tutorial for Tussie-Mussies was posted earlier this week.

May Day 2010

Roses from my garden and a vintage tablecloth were the inspiration for today's tablescape. Details on the various elements at the end of today's post.

An alternative to the tussie-mussies is just a bowl of flowers as shown below.

Vintage tablecloth by Prints ES and is named "Coquette"
Chargers from marylandchina.com
Contemporary Fiesta in Chartreuse, White, Sunflower and Rose
Flatware, glassware, glass Easter basket, canisters, chickens, watering can vase - Home Goods
Votives - Michael's

Thanks so much for coming by for May Day and don't forget to grab a tussie-mussie to take home with you.

I'm joining:

Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper

Table Top Tuesdays at A Stroll Through Life

Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage
Mosaic Monday at Little Red House
Mellow Yellow Monday
Toot Your Horn Tuesday at A Silly Little Sparrow
Three or More at The Gypsy's Corner
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Will you be there?

My invite finally came!

I'll be wearing my princess pink pj's with the wide matching satin trim and

my best fluffy slippers.  See ya there!

I'm joining:

Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home

Spotlight On Dots

Not the first time that DOTS have been the center of attention here on The Little Round Table.

Do you polka dot?

When do stripes and polka dots go together?

These are softer and gentler polka dots, just a different colorway of

the Hidaco red polka dot design above.  Details on this tablescape at

the end of today's post.

A specialty bowl designed for Sears Roebuck, but never put into production.

Vintage Hidaco polka dot tablecloth , read more in the tablecloth database

Mixed flatware set came from Plasticland with a few pieces from another set of black and white mixed patterns from the UK

Glassware and napkins, canisters, pitcher, creamer, sugar - Home Goods

Napkin rings, Polka dot plates,balls and teapot - Pier 1

Contemporary Fiesta in Rose

Vintage Metlox candle holders

Reproduction Victorian vase from eBay

Center plate in Wells Art Glaze Peach and covered bowl are vintage Homer Laughlin

Thanks so much for stopping by to see my new dots!

I'm joining:

Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps On The Porch

Vintage Thingies Thursday at Coloradolady

Who's Got Talent at Night Owl Crafting

Thrifty Thursday at Tales from Bloggeritaville

Open House Party at No Minimalist Here

Treasure Hunt Thursday at Blue Creek Home

Vintage Inspiration Friday at Common Ground

Home Sweet Home Party at The Charm of Home

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Flaunt It Friday at Chic On A Shoestring

Alphabe-Thursday at Jenny Matlock for the letter "B" -

B is for decorative polka dot BALLS

B is for the little vintage covered BOWL from Homer Laughlin

B is for "Be Careful" not to BURN yourself on the candles

B is for the little Fiesta Rose BERRY BOWLS

B is for the little tiny BALLS on the napkin rings