Reach for a magazine. Debbie from Debbiedoo’s Blogging and Blabbing is hosting a copy cat party. I never want to miss a good party. Here’s what I did:
From the magazine Celebrate by Phyllis Hoffman
A tablescape for Thanksgiving. I know it’s early, but I had the stuff, what can I say!
When I look through magazines, I’m always looking for fresh ideas. I try to notice things that look similar to what I already have.
This lantern is several years old, from Ikea. I’ve used it for every season. It’s a staple item around here.
Even though the magazine used real flowers, I think the fake ones look fine.
I found the menu through Google, and printed it on scrap book paper.
The wine glass label is just one of the leaves plucked off the faux arrangement. You could use colored paper or a real leaf.
Magazine Mine
Thanks for stopping by!
I will be sharing at these fun parties!
Savvy Season’s Autumn Arrives Party
Debbiedoo’s Blogging and Blabbing
Primp
Alicia says
October 27, 2011 at 12:31 pmI just love this! I wanted you to know I’ve featured this on my recent post. Have a great day!
Alicia says
October 27, 2011 at 12:23 pmI love this! Just wanted you to know I’ve featured you in my recent post. Hope you check it out @ http://www.sweetavakate.blogspot.com
Sherry says
October 23, 2011 at 11:30 amYou did a fantastic job on that! It is all very pretty! Thank you for joining me for the HSH Fall Open House!
Sherry
[email protected] says
October 14, 2011 at 8:40 pmgreat take on the magazine inspiration. I think this is so much fun! love the Fall tablescape, thanks so much for linking up to VIF, xo
Barb says
October 13, 2011 at 7:51 pmGorgeous! yours looks better than the magazine!
[email protected] says
October 13, 2011 at 12:29 pmYou did a great job!!! Personally, I like yours better than the mag pic.
Shenita says
October 13, 2011 at 10:45 amDebbie, I’m just dropping by via Savvy Seasons. I saw your post and what a great setting this is!! Very pretty!
Becca says
October 13, 2011 at 8:18 amYou truly nailed it … in fact, yours looks MUCH better than the magazine! The printed out menu is fabulous … and, the lantern is beautiful (with the faux florals being so colorful and lush). Your guests will have a wonderful Thanksgiving meal around this table, for sure! xo
Alicia says
October 7, 2011 at 11:05 amI ADORE your table scape! You put the magazine version to shame! Your burlap table runner is beautiful. Did you make it or purchase it? I am your newest follower. Found you over at Feathered Nest Fridays. Hope you stop by for a visit.
CAS says
September 19, 2011 at 10:48 amI just love that look! It’s a great copy-cat!
🙂 CAS
Bernadette @b3hd says
September 18, 2011 at 4:01 pmLOVED the burlap runner and the lantern. Really fun tablescape.
Tauja @ Simply Mod Mom says
September 16, 2011 at 7:57 pmWow-FANTASTIC JOB!! Your tablescape definitely outdoes the magazine version! Looks terrific!!
Shenita says
September 16, 2011 at 8:56 pmHi Debbie! I linked to you from Savvy Southern Style. I love your photos. Everything looks absolutely gorgeous!! I am new to blogging and just followed you. I hope you will follow me, as well. Have a great weekend!
Lynne says
September 16, 2011 at 7:41 amDebbie!
Thank you for following me! I am a bit envious, your are so very far ahead of me with your Fall decorating. (We have been renovating). You have inspired me to get the Fall boxes out this weekend!
~Lynne
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Ginger @ Small Town USA says
September 15, 2011 at 7:41 pmThanks for following me. I really appreciate it. I’m glad you found me, love your copy cat!! I love fall too. My favorite time of the year!
Ginger @ Small Town USA says
September 15, 2011 at 7:08 pmThanks for stopping by my blog today, I am now following you. I could not respond to you because it was a noreply address. I hate when that happens. Love your blog, and you did a great job on the copy cat! AWESOME! Have a wonderful evening and hope to see you again.
Teresa says
September 15, 2011 at 10:02 amWow, I like your version way better than the magazine. Gorgeous!
Shelley @ Calypso In The Country says
September 15, 2011 at 8:43 amIt really does look like a magazine! Beautiful job – now I feel inspired to get more fall decor out!
-Shelley
Lori @ Lori May Interiors says
September 15, 2011 at 6:09 amWhat a great job, Debbie! I haven’t gotten the fall decorating bug yet, but you sure are inspiring me!
Take care,
Lori
Sandy says
September 15, 2011 at 12:47 amOh my! Yours looks just like the magazine! You did fantastic, it just amazes me the talent all you girls possess. I thought that candle holder was from Ikea and I love all of their stuff! Your flowers looks real and who cares if they are fake or not, they look real and they are pretty so that’s all that matters.
Thank you so much for leaving a comment on my Key Lime Cupcakes!
Have a beautiful rest of the week!
Rosemary says
September 15, 2011 at 12:26 amDebbie, I love it. So beautiful and festive. Nice job.
Ann says
September 14, 2011 at 9:22 pmReally pretty post. Love that you used the leaves as place cards. I have a few lanterns too that I move around all the time. Happy Fall!
Dining Delight says
September 14, 2011 at 5:31 pmI like yours better than the magazine! Your Ikea lantern is wonderful, love the contrast of the black with the vibrant flowers. The burlap runner adds a wonderful rustic look to it. Would love to be sipping wine from a glass with my name on the leaf!
DD
Melissa says
September 14, 2011 at 2:35 pmIt looks great!
gina says
September 14, 2011 at 2:13 pmGreat job. I like yours better!
Chari says
September 14, 2011 at 12:24 pmHI Debbie…
Your autumn table is sooo pretty! You did a great job with your “copy-cat” challenge, in fact…your table setting is much prettier! I love that there is a menu placed at each place setting…I’m going to have to remember that! Thank you so much for sharing your gorgeous autumn table with us!
Warmest autumn wishes,
Chari
Betsy says
September 14, 2011 at 10:33 amI love your tablescape! You did an amazing job on this! It looks like the magazine, even better! Great job! You’ve inspired me to get busy!
kathy says
September 14, 2011 at 10:54 amDeb comes up with the best ideas doesn’t she …and yours is a great job of copying! Love it!
Diane says
September 14, 2011 at 9:55 amHi lovely lady.
I love your tablescape for the FALL.
So sweet with your Beautiful Ceterpiece , you did a lovely job putting this all together for…The fall…
Im your newest follower on your blog now. I hope you come join my Tablescapes if you can.
I also hope you have a great week with your family.
XXOO Diane
Veronica says
September 14, 2011 at 9:51 amThat is so cool and I adore the colours! I prefer yours as I love the texture of the cloth and it makes the whole thing pop that much more!
Veronica
Pamela says
September 14, 2011 at 9:05 amSimply fabulous!!
Nellie's Cozy Place says
September 14, 2011 at 8:58 amI actually liked your arrangement better! Don’t know what it was but it just seemed brighter and more
eye appealing for some reason, course, they are both great!! Maybe it is because it had more yellow,
cause I do love yellow………….
Anyway, great job
Blessings for a wonderful Fall,
Nellie
VICKIE says
September 14, 2011 at 8:07 amI like your table better!! I love the burlap runner too.
Debbie says
September 14, 2011 at 6:32 amI like all the individual parts of the whole, and I love the look of the whole things put together. I am definitely doing a copy cat of the leaf names on the wine stem. Perfect, simple, and pretty.
Jessica H. says
September 14, 2011 at 2:44 amStunning!! I love the leaf charm for your name card!! You did a wonderful job recreating that tablescape!! Happy Fall
Honey says
September 13, 2011 at 11:37 pmYou are a terrific copy-catter! The table is gorgeous!
Barb says
September 13, 2011 at 11:01 pmDebbie, I was here earlier and thought I had left a comment and become a follower, but I don’t see it. Anyway, thanks for stopping by our blog, the nice comment, and becoming a follower. I love your version of the Magazine Copy Cat and am now a follower.
Barb
A Petite Cottage says
September 13, 2011 at 10:13 pmPerfect for the season. Another great copycat 🙂
Hugs and Kisses,
♥Ana
[email protected] Stroll Thru Life says
September 13, 2011 at 9:58 pmYou did a fantastic job. I love your lantern and your placesetting is perfect. The menu is such a super addition to the tablescape. I think you copy is much prettier, so bright and cheery. Great take on it all. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
bonnie says
September 13, 2011 at 9:50 pmLove what you did. I’m going to copy your runner. Wish I had a nice lantern like yours.
Patti says
September 13, 2011 at 9:32 pmHey, never too early for a practice run! I think it looks absolutely lovely, and now you know what to do for Thanksgiving.
Hugs,
Patti
Lisa says
September 13, 2011 at 9:18 pmI love your copy cat project! The colors are so cheerful and the menu is too cute!
Joann says
September 13, 2011 at 9:14 pmbeautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Andea says
September 13, 2011 at 8:43 pmLovely. I think I like your version better!
Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says
September 13, 2011 at 8:30 pmWell, I think your tablescape is better than the one in the inspiration photo! Love the burlap runner! Did you make it or purchase it?
Barb~Bella Vista says
September 13, 2011 at 8:25 pmHi Debbie, you did a wonderful job. It is so pretty and festive.
Just a darling centerpiece.
Barb
Linda @ A La Carte says
September 13, 2011 at 8:16 pmWonderful copy! Your colors are awesome and I love that lantern. I think it is very versatile.
sonny says
September 13, 2011 at 8:06 pmwhat a beautiful copy you did.. take a bow- you deserve it.
Kim says
September 13, 2011 at 8:05 pmThis is so pretty. I need to start thinking about Thanksgiving table settings. It is my turn to have the family over this year. Thanks for joining Wow.
Sallie says
September 13, 2011 at 6:59 pmYour table looks great, and I like your centerpiece more than the magazine’s.
Melissa's Heart and Home says
September 13, 2011 at 7:56 pmWow oh Wow! Debbie I am so happy I found your blog. This is absolutely perfect. Gorgeous!
Gail says
September 13, 2011 at 7:35 pmOMGoodness Debbie, your tablescape is just beautiful! I have to tell you that your’s is better than the inspiration picture. Great Job
Enjoy your evening,
Gail
Milie says
September 13, 2011 at 7:23 pmVery much like the inspiration! . I think it’s great to get a head start on fall tablesettings.
Ange says
September 13, 2011 at 7:14 pmBeautiful! I also have that lantern and can’t wait to see what else you do with it so I can get some fresh ideas! 🙂
Natasha @ 5 Minutes Just for Me says
September 13, 2011 at 7:00 pmYour table looks so wonderful! I adore that lantern and your menu card. You did a great job on your copy cat project!
Best wishes,
Natasha.
Gina says
September 13, 2011 at 6:27 pmI think you did a wonderful job! I love how you put your own spin on it.
Donna says
September 13, 2011 at 6:18 pmLove it! Beautiful!!
The Garden Bell - Kate says
September 13, 2011 at 5:44 pmGreat job. Wasn’t this fun
debbie says
September 13, 2011 at 5:43 pmThat is perfect! I love your take on it, how cute to print up the menu too. I have the same lantern I used in my challenge except in red. I won mine at a Christmas exchange! The girls were fighting for it too. Thanks so much Debbie, I enjoyed your participation.
MJ @ Lucky 7 Design says
September 13, 2011 at 5:41 pmYou did a great job, truth is I like your tablescape better than the magazine. So well done!
MJ
Katie @ Wildwood Creek says
September 13, 2011 at 5:37 pmLove your tablescape and your wood table is beautiful!