One simple natural element, oh the possibilities!
The idea started with a magazine copy cat challenge. More about that at the end.
Spring
And I thought, why stop there.
I wanted to show how you can reuse the nest for each season.
Summer
By combining the starfish, nest and white dishes, you have a summer look.
Same place card (a stencil was used to write my name).
You could use this idea to label food items on a buffet.
Fall
Add a colorful leaf, simple beauty.
You could use any fall shape, a pumpkin, a turkey (these leaves came from the Dollar Tree~10 in a pack for $1).
The nest made an appearance all year long.
The next time you see them, I’d buy 8-12 and find a way to use them.
Now on to the magazine challenge,
from Debbiedoos Blogging and Blabbing:
I love these challenges because they make me think.
And I have a gazillion magazines. This is from an oldie, but a goodie.
I used some real and faux flowers.
A pinecone, the same nest and place card.
Add some greenery.
The inspiring magazine:
Cooking with Paula Deen
(click on the above link to order her magazine-she didn’t tell me to say that-but I did see her in Sam’s in Savannah one time, but that was before I started blogging-and I did go up and talk to her-because I do stuff like that-just ask The Nester 🙂
Premier Issue (2005)
The inspiration page:
and here’s what I came up with:
My page take 1.
Take 2.
I couldn’t decide which one to use.
Go through those magazines and get inspired!
p.s. I love Paula Deen!
Sharing here:
laurie@heavenswalk says
November 3, 2011 at 9:30 pmThere’s something so sweet and comforting about having nests in your decor. I can’t imagine my home without at least one setting out somewhere…. 🙂 Thanks for the great seasonal ideas, Debbie!
xoxo laurie
Kim @ Cheap Chic Home says
November 3, 2011 at 9:45 amDo you mind if I say “forget about the nest”? I’m totally crushing on the TAG with your name on script paper. I’m so doing this!
Linda @ A La Carte says
November 2, 2011 at 10:45 amI really enjoyed your copy cat and the nest for all seasons. Great job!
Karen says
October 31, 2011 at 11:07 pmDebbie you did an outstanding job. I love the way you did the nest for all the seasons. Your photography is really amazing. You are so talented.
Pam says
October 31, 2011 at 8:58 pmYou are very clever. I would have never thought of a nest for Christmas.
Cindy says
October 31, 2011 at 7:45 pmLove your copycat place settings!!! So pretty and inviting. Going to go snoop around your blog. Thank you for following and I’m following back. Off now to explore ~ Cindy
Korrie@RedHenHome says
October 31, 2011 at 1:54 pmLove it! I adore the way you changed it up for each season. SO cute and clever!
Vanessa says
October 31, 2011 at 11:21 amDebbie this is SO fantastic!! I love that you went the next step (or 3 or 4!) and showed how to make this work for every season. So many possibilities! Your photos look like they are the ones which belong in the magazine! 🙂
Vanessa
Sush says
October 31, 2011 at 9:23 amBeautimous…I love dressing my table for the holidays! I’ll have to keep my eyes peeled for the nests!
Hugs~
Gail says
October 31, 2011 at 9:08 amO’Debbie, how beautiful! Now you have me rethinking my Christmas tablescape in the dining room. Thanks for the inspiration.
sonny says
October 31, 2011 at 8:19 amLove what you did… Bird nests are a favorite of mine so yours drew my eye right away.. very creative and great copy cat~!
Confessions of a Plate Addict says
October 31, 2011 at 7:33 amWhat a cute idea! Love it! Have a great week!…hugs…Debbie
Cathy Farquhar says
October 31, 2011 at 12:32 amThis is great. Hope I can find them, I want to set my table wth them for a church banquet.
Cathy’s Cupboard Calamity
Farah says
October 30, 2011 at 11:17 pmOh Debbie with what a perfection you copy the thing… I ts so lovely and refreshing …. very beautiful…
Happy if you come to see me at
http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
with love from
Farah
Rosemary says
October 30, 2011 at 10:53 pmAwesome job Debbie.
Dawn says
October 30, 2011 at 9:43 pmLove your copy cat. I think yours looks better than the original. Debbie has such fun parties.
Tracy says
October 30, 2011 at 9:59 pmI love the little nests for all seasons! You did a great job on your copycat challenge too. Paula is awesome, I just love her cookware (aqua speckled… so pretty!)
Have a nice week and thanks for your visit!
debbie says
October 30, 2011 at 8:48 pmYou are just amazing Debbie! I enjoy coming over here so much because you are so darn creative. You style your photos so pretty too. I am telling you, look out for those editors, they may comma knockin!
Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says
October 30, 2011 at 12:08 pmOh this is such a great idea! I am now ready to go pine cone hunting today!!
carmella says
October 30, 2011 at 11:46 amOh Debbie! This is beautiful…I like the “take one” copy cat…well, really I love them both!! I do believe I first “met” you from your first copy cat challenge and once again you have blown me away! I love how you have shown it in all the seasons…great ideas here!
Barb says
October 30, 2011 at 12:26 amYou did a great job with the copy cat design! What a fun way to use the nest for all seasons.
Barb
Gina says
October 29, 2011 at 10:34 pmOh Debbie, I love this! The nest is beautiful & your copycat photo is wonderful. I need to copycat this idea! Excellent job.
Kimberly says
October 29, 2011 at 10:32 pmDebbie
I just love this idea. I think I’ll use it for Christmas myself!
Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says
October 29, 2011 at 9:56 pmI have that same magazine, and I think I like your recreation even better than the original. Love Paula, too. Will be looking for little nests now!
kathy t says
October 29, 2011 at 8:10 pmHi there you can bet “cha we will all be buying little nests next time we are out 🙂 very creative use of your stash all year round–thanks for sharing
Christine @ Stonehouse Living says
October 29, 2011 at 7:58 pmHi Debbie,
Love the name card!
The place setting as well those little dishes with the snowflakes so festive!
Traditional with a nod to nature…Love it!
I love Paula too!
All the Best,
Christine
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
October 29, 2011 at 7:58 pmWell,you are so clever. I would never have thought of all those various ways to use a nest. Great job and so creative. Hugs, Marty
Martina says
October 29, 2011 at 7:05 pmDebbie I LOVE your copy cat in all the seasons!! Great job! Love Paula too:)
Kim says
October 29, 2011 at 6:59 pmYou did such a good job. I haven’t even had time to look at my magazines much less create something from them. I am so bad.