tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186569690785499930.post664297602186431639..comments2023-04-14T09:44:42.935-05:00Comments on Moonlight Dreams...: Candlelit Sunflowers (better known as enough is enough)Dreamgoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02634148620484663381noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186569690785499930.post-88792847306367651022011-09-14T08:15:32.687-05:002011-09-14T08:15:32.687-05:00Enjoyed your blog.Thanks for sharing.Love your dis...Enjoyed your blog.Thanks for sharing.Love your dishes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16733507714437298628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186569690785499930.post-24130139349563516382011-08-19T00:40:04.133-05:002011-08-19T00:40:04.133-05:00Dream, what a terrific post though I'm sure it...Dream, what a terrific post though I'm sure it was a difficult one to share. It is SO TRUE that tablescaping can make us keep on purchasing items when there is really no room (or cash) left! I've had the last couple of days off from work and have really enjoyed being at home which makes me reflect on whether I could lead a simpler life and spend less thereby not have to work so much. I'm finding I cannot venture downtown without seeing something I just have to have yet if I stay home, I never see those items and don't miss them (Fortunately, I'm not an online shopper!) Thanks for sharing this Dream and I certainly hope you won't give up tablescaping but just use the items you have in new and creative ways. This lovely "simple" tablescape proves you have what it takes - I especially like the tablecloth and napkins! Would love to hear any more thoughts/reflections you have along your journey to a simpler life!<br /><br />DDLori @ Dining Delighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16378056932489791580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186569690785499930.post-25612160409267054972011-08-14T13:49:49.719-05:002011-08-14T13:49:49.719-05:00I've never really thought that purchasing a lo...I've never really thought that purchasing a lot of new things was so much the objective. I really thought it was more about displaying just how creative one can be with what one has to work with. Admittedly, I have many, many sets of dishes and flatware and stemware along with many decorative items from my former retail store that I enjoy using as we entertain at home quite often (usually once or twice a week). Being retired or being on a limited income definitely can mean a change of lifestyle. We have recently had to face a major change in our household, and money is not as plentiful as it used to be. I have used tablescaping as an outlet since then using just the things I have. That has really caused me to have to dig down deep and get super creative. That's a good thing because I am rediscovering what it really means to be creative! I really wish you much joy as you begin the decluttering process which can be a relief in and of itself!Alycia Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14690591304562176674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186569690785499930.post-53793211946652603602011-08-11T11:57:19.589-05:002011-08-11T11:57:19.589-05:00I here what you are saying. I once had 12 sets of ...I here what you are saying. I once had 12 sets of china and I moved them all several time when I moved from one city to the next. What a job and so expensive. I sold them all down to 4 now, and one of those I have never used, except the plates. I often ask my self, why? I have stopped it all and I have managed to live well with out new, STUFF! Being retired makes it a little harder to have extra cash to buy things with. Table scapers can be done so easy and fun without 50 sets of china and glasses. I love the table scapers and they do such fun tables. But, I agree it is time that enough is enough. Richard from My Old Historic House.Richard Cottrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13055636542951753310noreply@blogger.com