Blue and White Monday & Christmas

I just love this absolutely gorgeous table that Albertina, from Mimosa Lane created. Such an amazing mix of color, right? The blue and white plates you see are actually DIY.  I had no idea that there is such a thing as a porcelain paint pen?! Imagine the possibilities.

Isn't this incredible? You know how I love the blue and white, but I just am dying over the peonies. Albertina told me she found them at Whole Foods. I had no idea peonies were available at this time of year. I'm almost wanting to make a Whole Foods run, BUT it's the week of Christmas.  They'd be horribly crowded, and I bet all of these beautiful blooms have been purchased.  If any of you Dallas readers see any left, please let me know!  I frequent the Lemon and the Forest locations : )

Go here to see Albertina sharing how to recreate the look of her spectacular table.

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Can you imagine how excited I was to receive this beautiful image by email? Stephen Andrew Jones sent it, and he told me that I had inspired this beautiful tree that he decorated for his salon.  I'm so happy I could inspire his tree so that I can copy him next year : )  I love it! Go here to see Stephen's blog. He loves to cook and entertain. I recently read a fascinating post he wrote on sous vide cooking about which I was completely unfamiliar. Thank you so much, Stephen, for sharing your fantastic Christmas tree!