What's It Wednesday #200
I am all charged up because it is our 200th What's It Wednesday Linky Party. Time certainly flies when you're having fun. Speaking of being "all charged up", I am super excited to share my latest "thinking outside the box" decorating solution.
The weather has been rainy and gloomy lately and I was determined to keep the winter decor light and bright. I thought of that last year and it truly kept us from feeling blah during the winter months. My great-grandmother's table and buffet are quite dark and my husband does not like it when I place a table cloth over it. So I had to think of something.
One of my dear friends and neighbor said that she had never been to the Ikea. She is looking for organizational and storage solutions so off we went. While we were there we spotted these "chargers".
Well my dears, they aren't actually chargers at all. They are...wait for it...candle plates.
It was the perfect addition to break up the darkness of the table and lighten up the room. I couldn't even tell you how many sets of chargers I have. I just absolutely love them!
The chargers I have range from high-end silver ones I inherited from an Aunt, wooden, porcelain, stoneware, and the cheapie plastic gold ones you find in places like Michaels during Christmas. Now I have added candle plates as chargers to my collections of chargers. Chargers have been around quite along time, in fact since the 19th century. They are also known as "under plates".
In addition to beautifying the table they have a more practical purpose of protecting your table and tablecloth from becoming dirty from the food or effected by the heat of the food. They enhance any place setting. Each one of these Skurar candle plates chargers is like a burst of cream sunshine on the table. I am so glad I visited my local Ikea with my friend. Now you know why I am "all charged up".
What has you "all charged up" lately?
xoxoxoxo
Paula
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49 comments:
beautiful chargers, great idea :) Lovely features too! Thanks for hosting us!
Hi Paula, those candle plates make perfect chargers! Love them, so fancy! I like your peacocks too! Thanks so much for hosting.
Gina
Your chargers are so beautiful. I wish we had an IKEA near us, but the closest one is just over 2 hours away. Congratulations on no. 200 link party! Love your features, too.
Wow, thank you so much for the feature! What a lovely surprise... :-) Thanks for hosting such a great party!!
Now your table looks so much better... I like the way you decorated it.
Hugs Kuni
Now your table looks so much better... I like the way you decorated it.
Hugs Kuni
Your tablescape looks awesome! And your featured bloggers - just wow!
Thank you for the party! it's fun to be joining in on the fun this time around! Big hugs! ♥
Your chargers look like lace and do brighten your dining room. Congratulations and thank you for your 200th What's It Wednesday. Love visiting and love joining in. Have a wonderful week.
Joy
i love those chargers! i've wanted them for awhile now for the same purpose, but they were out of stock at my ikea last time i was there. i think they would be fun for easter. you're table looks beautiful & congrats on the 200 mark! xo- maryjo
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Beautiful table and setting! xoxo Su
You are right, those beautiful "chargers" really brighten up your table and look so pretty! Thanks so much for hosting this wonderful party!
Paula, I love those "charger plates". I have purchased one as a photo prop for my tea still life pics.
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Did you mean to cross out the entry to the link to the plates on Ikea's website?
Sylvia
Hi Paula. Your DR looks so pretty and those white"candle plates" really do brighten it up. Funny thing, I have 2 of those very similar ones. I've been trying to remember where I got them and I think it might have been Michaels. I think they do make a table so pretty. Great features this week. I have to go over and check out that phone table. Very unique and interesting..Thanks for hosting..Judy
Love your candle plates turned chargers! Thank you for hosting. Have a great week!
xo Dianne
I haven't been to IKEA in awhile, but I am going to look for those candle plates the next time I am there. I love the table with them and think they'll look pretty for spring.
Thanks for Sharing Your Cup!
gorgeous table settings. Happy 200th! well done! Have a great week.
Wow! Thank you so much for the feature! Congratulations on your 200th!
Your chargers are so beautiful.Happy 200th!
Thank you for hosting. Have a great week!
Vesna - Home Chic Club
your table setting looks gorgeous! and thanks so much for hosting.
have a great thursday!
Beautiful
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Wow, happy 200 parties!! I love your chargers. They are just perfect. Sadly, there is no Ikea near me :-(
I heard of candle plates but usually they are much smaller. Yours are gorgeous and so versatile! As I've said before, you have the best taste! Your features are outstanding, too! I knew it wouldn't be long before "hello, it's me" would be trendy in everything including décor. Happy 200th and thanks for hosting!
wow 200 times you have used your precious time for us to enjoy your party,thanks
Of course your table is so pretty and bright, the peacock plates are adorable and a friend of mine would want some just like yours.
My daughter said last weekend there is an IKEA around St Louis Mo so we must go visit that store.
Your Grandmother's table is proud to show off your dishes i'm sure
Happppppy New Year Paula!!! Oh my gosh...these "chargers" are ADORABLE...we are squealing with delight...do you hear it?!!! Glad to be able to join you on your 200th party :) THAT is something very special...congratulations and applause for hosting it!
Wishing you all the best!
Karla & Karrie
Those candle plates are pretty! I've seen people use them but no one mentioned that they were considered a candle plate. They offer a nice cheery addition to your table. Congratulations on 200 parties! I've never been to an IKEA store but I'm warned that they are huge!
The peacock plates are so pretty!
I have never shop at IKEA, but I love the "chargers". My favorite link last week was the telephone dresser - glad it is a feature on your 200th party. Thanks for hosting.
Thank you for hosting and love the "chargers!" You have such a talent and vision for things like this. Beautiful home.
Happy 200th!
Chargers are a great way to enhance your table setting. I have several sets in different styles and colors. My favorites are my vintage silver trays. I mix and match vintage silver trays of similar size instead of using store bought chargers. They look great with my vintage china, silverware and linens.
Thank you for hosting each week!
Happy New Year!
Blessings.
Elizabeth
The features are great, that Ika hack is so cute!!
I love your table setting and the paisley cloth!!
Thanks for the party!!
Hope you will stop by for Friday Features Party, starts 11:00 Am Thursdays
Have a great week
Karren
Oh My Heartsie Girl!!:)
congratulations on your 200th! I just had to stop by and participate! Love the chargers!
Beautiful tablescape! Congrats on 200 parties, thanks for hosting :)
I haven't been to IKEA for awhile but it may be worth a trip to find some of those darling"chargers"! Thanks for hosting a party and congrats on #200!
Karee
what a lovely table!
I'm back with some vignettes I just created for my January Winter look and I spotted those great 'place mats' as my daughter Alexandra bought them at Ikea last October, along with bread plates to match. I loved it that they were metal too.
Love heirlooms and yes, I love it better then the tablecloth idea, like your hubby.
Thanks for hosting and having me again Paula.
Hugs,
FABBY
Thank you so much for hosting!
Beautiful chargers, Patti and wonderful features....thanks for the party!
JP
Beautiful charges! You table looks fabulous, very elegant and i love the way you decorated it.
Hugs
Alessandra
Thank you so much for hosting.
Perfect Paula! I have just one of them on my table right now that I picked up at a thrift shop. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
What a nice surprise! I stopped by to thank you for sharing over at Vintage Charm and I come to find out that I've been featured here! Thanks so much. And thanks for being such great blog friends! We love having you at the party.....stop by anytime lol xo Kathleen Charm Bracelet Diva {At Home}
What a gorgeous table setting! I absolutely love the chargers and peacock plates :)
Beautiful! Love the china with the peacocks, it's gorgeous on top of the pretty chargers. My DD Alex has the same and they're fabulous, as it makes a setting very elegant. Your dining room is lovely too.
FABBY
Thanks for the party! Hope you're having an extra beautiful week!
Blessings,
Sarah
Thank you so much for the party! xxx Maria
Oh my goodness - thank you for sharing my chicken recipe!!! I'm so excited!!!
Hope you are having a great week!
Hello Gorgeous! Thank you for hosting such an amazing party. I would love it if you would stop by our party that goes until Friday @ 7 pm. We pin and tweet everything! Have an fabulous day! Lou Lou Girls
Those chargers are fantastic. Very romantic and perfect for winter into spring! Thanks for sharing at HSH!
Your table setting looks so pretty and the chargers from Ikea were the perfect addition. Have a lovely rest of the weekend... :)
You created a brilliant solution to lighten and brighten your dark table.
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