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Big Black Dog: A Tablescape for a Rooster Party Parade

August 26, 2009

A Tablescape for a Rooster Party Parade







This is a dual post combining Tablescape Thursday and the Show us Your Rooster Party! It should be fun albeit a bit of a long post so hold on!


When I set my table for the Rooster Party I wanted it to be bright and colorful and fun! So I just went through my cabinets setting aside the brightest colors I could find!


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The bright striped napkins, $.10 each, came from the Goody Barn in Flint, MI, long out of business. The Goody Barn was the best place to shop and so much fun. You never knew what they were going to have from one week to the next. I could literally spend hours in the store and because it was about the size of a Walmart I never really saw everything they had and I doubt anyone did! There was no rhyme nor reason to their stock, washing machines could be next to office supplies and mixed in with the office supplies you might find toothpaste.


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I just picked up this small woven hen a few weeks ago at a local flea market. It's actually a music box and ironcially plays the theme from "Doctor Zhivago"! The weaving is very detailed even down to the little chicken feet!


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I bought this shallow bowl years ago at TJMaxx. I usually serve our dressing it in at Thanksgiving.


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My Revol Roaster! This is my favorite roaster and I use it all the time. Unfortunately this design is now discontinued!


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My Mom gave me this set of little chicks. They usually hang out in my kitchen but can pop up just about any where I need a splash of color!


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This is my Rooster Roaster and it's the perfect size to roast a duck!


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This is my big Rooster and he usually stays pretty close to the fireplace in the Dining Room. On occasion he has wandered out to the porch and patio but he does not stay for long.


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And last but not least is my Kitchen Twine Dispenser with a Rooster on top! I use my kitchen twine all the time and picked up this dispenser at Homegoods a few years ago.


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Tablescape Thursday is graciously hosted by Susan of Between Naps on the Porch. Please visit Susan's site and see the wonderful tablescapes set out especially for you!

And the Rooster Party was the fabulous idea of Barb of Bella Vista. If you'd like to see more roosters on parade, click on over and have some fun.




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68 Comments:

Blogger Carol at Serendipity said...

Very cool roosters! I admire your blog. In fact it was one of the first I joined. I have learned a lot since May.

Carol

August 26, 2009 at 4:01 PM  
Blogger Creative Classroom Core said...

So cool! Love all your roosters :)

August 26, 2009 at 4:13 PM  
Blogger Denise said...

Love all of the bright colors! Everything looks great.

XXDenise

August 26, 2009 at 5:00 PM  
Anonymous The Pleasures of Homemaking said...

I love that kitchen twine dispenser! What a lively and fun tablescape you created too!

Manuela

August 26, 2009 at 5:39 PM  
Blogger Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

What fabulous roosters and the tablescape is lovely too. The big metal one looks so regal. I have never seen a twine holder like yours, I LOVE it. Just stunning. Hugs, Marty

August 26, 2009 at 6:23 PM  
Blogger Brenda Pruitt said...

Oh my! I love your roosters. And your braided placemats. And your colors and everything! My heart just sped up when I saw all that color, cause I just love me some color!
Brenda

August 26, 2009 at 6:34 PM  
Blogger Signing Out said...

Such a pretty tablescape! Love all the roosters, especially the roaster!

Jane

August 26, 2009 at 6:41 PM  
Anonymous TheTinyJEWELBox said...

nice rooster stuff!

August 26, 2009 at 7:36 PM  
Anonymous Pat@Back Porch Musings said...

Wonderful table and I love your roosters!!

August 26, 2009 at 7:43 PM  
Blogger Julie said...

I love the color red... I love all your red roosters...Julie

August 26, 2009 at 7:45 PM  
Blogger Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

I do admire all your roosters -- love seeing them on everybody's blog. Nothing like roosters in the kitchen. (or in the oven)

August 26, 2009 at 7:56 PM  
Anonymous ellen b said...

What fun. I just realized I could have posted my rooster table setting for today and tomorrow :0)
You've got some unique roosters!

August 26, 2009 at 8:29 PM  
Blogger Sue said...

I love your use of color...My whole house is nothing but bright colors in every room...So cheery and I love the Rooster twine holder...very neat. I became a follower because I need to come back and see why your blog is named Big Black Dog....only because I had a Big Black Dog named Buster and he was the love of my life...

August 26, 2009 at 8:51 PM  
Blogger The Tablescaper said...

Man, you have roosters in all sizes and shapes. Very fun and colorful.

- The Tablescaper

August 26, 2009 at 8:55 PM  
Blogger Michelle said...

Sue, If you click on the "About Me" in my blog navigation bar right under the header picture, it explains why my blog is named Big Black Dog.

August 26, 2009 at 9:07 PM  
Anonymous Christi @ A Southern Life said...

Love all your roosters, but, I'll have to say, that twine cutter is the absolute best thing I've seen in a while. Fantastic!

Christi

August 26, 2009 at 9:27 PM  
Blogger Sharlotte said...

What a colorful table! I really like all your treasures ~ especially the roosters!Thanks for sharing!

August 26, 2009 at 9:30 PM  
Blogger Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

You have the greatest roosters. I love that twine holder! Happy TT!

August 26, 2009 at 9:34 PM  
Blogger susan said...

Love that rooster roaster (say that 3 times really fast :)! I bet you miss the Goody Barn. Thanks for visiting and you are right. My husband refers to the living room as the "wasted space" :)

August 26, 2009 at 9:37 PM  
Blogger KBeau said...

Very colorful table, and thanks for sharing your roosters. I do love roosters.

August 26, 2009 at 9:54 PM  
Blogger Lori E said...

Dr. Zhivago? You must be kidding me? How did that song come to be added to a wicker chicken? That is too funny.
You have set a colorful table scape that any multicolored rooster would be proud to sit on. Dr. Zhivago or not.

August 26, 2009 at 10:22 PM  
Blogger Ria Mathew said...

Oh my goodness! Look at all those fab stuff that you have! If I ever get to be invisible, then you should know I stole that white rooster dish of yours ;)

August 26, 2009 at 10:24 PM  
Blogger Dixie said...

now that's one great rooster tablescape my little chick-a-dee!

August 26, 2009 at 10:42 PM  
Blogger Yellow Rose Arbor said...

I enjoyed seeing your roosters! I'll post mine Friday, please come back to see them!

Katherine

August 26, 2009 at 10:45 PM  
Blogger Sarah said...

Loved seeing all your roosters! Especially like the red one for the twine and the large metal one outside.
Hope to see you at Hyacinths For The Soul for some rooster fun.

August 26, 2009 at 11:02 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Love all the color, and the twine dispenser was to cute. The big metal rooster looked right at home outside.
Sandy

August 27, 2009 at 4:53 AM  
Blogger by keiara - lampwork beads said...

just gorgeous! I LOVE your big rooster and the cabbage leaf plates :) wonderful table setting! xox

August 27, 2009 at 5:19 AM  
Blogger Theresa @ Take A Sentimental Journey said...

Great table and I love your dispenser!

August 27, 2009 at 9:37 AM  
Blogger Eileen said...

Your roosters are beautiful and so unique! I love your collection!
Great post!
All the best,
Eileen

August 27, 2009 at 9:54 AM  
Blogger black eyed susans kitchen said...

Love the table and the roosters...I had to laugh about the rooster that plays the theme from Dr. Zhivago...as my kids would say,"Thats random".

August 27, 2009 at 10:05 AM  
Blogger Dana and Daisy said...

I love your rooster dressing bowl!

Happy TT!
Love, Dana and Daisy

August 27, 2009 at 11:55 AM  
Blogger LillyB said...

Loved your table!!

August 27, 2009 at 4:54 PM  
Blogger ellen b. said...

Hi Michelle! You really have some great rooster goodies! I liked them all...

August 27, 2009 at 5:25 PM  
Blogger Darlene said...

Stopping by from the Rooster party! I LOVE all of your roosters. The kitchen twine dispenser is so neat!!!!

Also, in your last post I see a cute black kitty. We have a black cat named Midnight!

August 27, 2009 at 5:49 PM  
Blogger nannykim said...

Colorful...I LIKE IT ;-)

ps. I have several blogs--the one for my tablescape is the spindle cottage one;

August 27, 2009 at 7:42 PM  
Blogger Denise Marie said...

just great and fun! wow, love the twine dispenser...I see you rippin' a bit of it and lassoin' up a duck to put in your roaster.

August 27, 2009 at 7:52 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What a fun tablescape and I love your Roosters.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

August 27, 2009 at 8:05 PM  
Blogger RJ Flamingo said...

What a fun idea!

August 27, 2009 at 8:10 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Cute Roosters! A casual and comfy tablescape!

~Liz

August 27, 2009 at 8:53 PM  
Blogger Dawn said...

Wow, I love lots of color so this tablescape is right up my alley! I have never hear of a twine dispenser! How cool is that?!
There are so many people at the rooster party, I just started clicking on random names I didn't know. Glad I came by!
Dawn

August 27, 2009 at 10:01 PM  
Blogger Martha said...

You have some great roosters! Sadly, none live at Linderhof but at least I can enjoy yours!

August 27, 2009 at 10:32 PM  
Blogger Lori @ Dining Delight said...

You don't have the "run of the mill" rooster collection...yours is quite varied and interesting. Love all the different ones you have. Bright and cheery tablescape!

DD

August 27, 2009 at 11:47 PM  
Blogger Becky K. said...

Oh the rooster roaster...it is so lovely!!!

Happy Rooster Party!

Becky K.
Hospitality Lane

August 28, 2009 at 8:28 AM  
Blogger Barb said...

Hi Michelle, love all your roosters and such variety you have! The materials are really interesting. I really like each and every one. Beautiful table too!

Thank you for sharing and being a part of this day.

Barb :-)

August 28, 2009 at 8:53 AM  
Anonymous Ana~A Petite Cottage said...

Hi Michelle,
Great job on combining both parties. Love your tablescape and that red rooster roaster...absolutely my fave. Happy Rooster Day!

Blessings,
♥Ana

August 28, 2009 at 10:09 AM  
Blogger JKW said...

I love the big guy. He wanders, huh, bored, you have a great place for him to go. What fun you have. Blessings, Janet

August 28, 2009 at 11:09 AM  
Blogger Debbie said...

Thanks for visiting. I love this rooster party. Nice collection, I've never seen a twine holder before, thats great. Debbie

August 28, 2009 at 11:21 AM  
Blogger Coloradolady said...

You have some great roosters. I love that paper towel holder...It is just divine!! Have a great weekend.

August 28, 2009 at 11:31 AM  
Blogger Sue said...

Hi Michele,
Loved your tablescape and all of your roosters especially the twine holder, thank you for sharing.
Sue

August 28, 2009 at 11:42 AM  
Blogger Beansieleigh said...

Hi! LOVE your rooster tablescape, and your twine dispenser is so very unique! I have never seen anything like this before. I LOVE it! Have fun today, and have a wonderful weekend! ~tina

August 28, 2009 at 11:57 AM  
Blogger Lynn said...

A Rooster Roaster!
Who knew!

August 28, 2009 at 12:29 PM  
Blogger Susie Q said...

I am loving all your feathered friends! I love a good rooster...oh well. I even love a *fowl* tempered rooster too! : )
Thank you for sharing your collection. I so enjoyed *meeting* you and finding your blog!
Love,
Sue

August 28, 2009 at 2:24 PM  
Blogger Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

What fun, beautiful & unusual Roosters you have. I LOVE the twine holder/cutter! Beautiful tablescape!

Big Rooster Hugs & Pecks,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

August 28, 2009 at 2:57 PM  
Blogger Doris Sturm said...

I enjoyed looking at your roosters, especially the twine dispenser, I thought that one was very bright and unique.

August 28, 2009 at 3:30 PM  
Blogger Cindy said...

I sure like your blog; glad I found you! Love the shallow gravy rooster and the big red!

I am having a rooster giveaway at http://fairytalescottage.blogspot.com/2009/08/rooster-party-giveawayrooster-party.html
Hope you can stop by~Hugs, Cindy
Blessings on your day!

August 28, 2009 at 4:14 PM  
Blogger Barb said...

I love the colors together. Just beautiful. You have a lovely blog.

hugs,
Barb

August 28, 2009 at 4:33 PM  
Blogger Elaine said...

What a lovely and colorful table setting! And those napkins for only 10 cents each? Don't you just love shopping in places like that? Too bad it isn't in business anymore. One thing I am going to be on the search for now though is a twine holder like yours......I just love it!
Elaine :)

August 29, 2009 at 1:07 AM  
Blogger Cheryl said...

First I have to say I love your blog I gotten lost in it! I am now a follower of it. Oh wait this is suspose to be about the roosters lol. I love all of your collection my favorites are the string holder and that big one gorgeous! Thanks so much for stopping by
Peace and Blessings
Cheryl..Snatch JOY

August 29, 2009 at 8:19 AM  
Blogger Personalized Sketches and Sentiments said...

Oh, yes, your Rooster Party table is bright, colorful & fun! I was happy to sit a spell and enjoy the scene...

haha what a talented little musical woven chick! & your Your white Revol Rooster Roaster (I love alliteration!) is quite gorgeous!

sooo many, many great roosters! how special t have the little yellow chicks from your mom...love that your metal rooster takes a wander!...and oh my goodness...I reallly would love a rooster that would hold our twine!!!!!! Hmmm...havent seen him at our Homegoods...but you know who I'll be looking for!

Blessings & Aloha!

*thank you so muc for stopping by my party!

August 29, 2009 at 8:20 AM  
Blogger Cass @ That Old House said...

what a bright and happy table! Love it -- but I have to say that metal rooster who occasionally wanders out onto your porch stole my heart. I love him. He should be living here, I think. :-)

I just signed on as one of your many Followers! Glad I found you. (And more pics of Metal Rooster Guy please.)
Cass

August 29, 2009 at 9:11 AM  
Blogger California Girl said...

The roosters and chicks are great fun. Wish I had read the entry date in time. I have a new touch phone with fantastic camera and can now take photos and plug in to my computer instead of hoping my photographer husband will take one for me. I have a matched pair of blue roosters circa 1950. They were my mothers'. They are from China. I remember them from my childhood and I've never seen anything like them before or since. Ah well...next Rooster Party.

August 29, 2009 at 9:23 AM  
Blogger juls4real said...

You have many pretty roosters. I like the fire place rooster because he has such flare.

Thanks,
Juls

August 29, 2009 at 4:35 PM  
Blogger Yellow Rose Arbor said...

I enjoyed seeing your roosters and tablescape! You have some nice rooster serving pieces! Love that big metal rooster!

Whew! How will we ever get around to see all these great roosters!

So fun!

Katherine

August 29, 2009 at 5:46 PM  
Blogger The Country Nest said...

Love the roosters~ Nice job
Donna

August 29, 2009 at 7:20 PM  
Blogger Wsprsweetly Of Cottages said...

The Rooster string holder stole my heart. Where ...in the world did you find such an adorable thingy?! It is so cute! All of your collection is great! ALL!! :)

August 29, 2009 at 8:14 PM  
Blogger Lynn Barbadora said...

Love you roosters.....especially your roasters!
Blessings,
Lynn

August 30, 2009 at 9:31 AM  
Blogger Susan Wymola said...

I like your collection of roosters..and I love the good recipes you share..

August 30, 2009 at 9:24 PM  
Blogger Ldy ~~ Dy said...

Great Tablescape and cute rooster collection. Thanks for sharing both parties and for stopping by too!!Hugs!

August 31, 2009 at 3:11 PM  

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