This is what happens if you don't watch your candles closely!!! LOL!
The chargers are "Country Crafts" in Florentine White by Pinzon. The dishes are from Roscher's "Juliet" collection.
I had two small vases of white flowers at each end of the table along with the center arrangement and made sure there wasn't anything near the candle flames. (or so I thought) I had went to check on my DH as he has been falling more lately, and when I returned to the dining room, the small arrangement that was on the left side of tall candle holder was blazing away! ( I wanted the table to "pop", but not quite that way!) My first response was to let out a scream...which I did....then quickly blew it out! What happened was the candle in the tall holder melted on the side and it dripped down on the other arrangement which must have started the fire. Funny, though, there was a couple of flower petals on the pillar candle....almost like the flower exploded and some landed up on the candle! Strange!!!! After I had time to settle down, I really got nervous thinking what might have been. The tablecloth could have caught on fire easily if any of the petals had dropped down!
It is kind of funny now, but certainly not at the time! Next time I will NOT leave the room! LOL!
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OMG! That could have been a disaster..Thank goodness you caught it in time..
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful, Mary! I love those dishes, and the placemats are so pretty.
It is really a HOT table..LOL...
Keep the fire extinguisher nearby! :)
Thanks for taking part, Mary..I am so happy you came to the party!
Scarey with the candle accident, but a beautiful table nevertheless. I love it!
ReplyDeleteEven with the little flare up - your table is beautiful! Will make me take extra care for sure!! lol
ReplyDeleteOH My I'm so glad you caught that fire before it got out of hand! Your table looks so very nice. I love those chargers! The candlelight is really pretty...
ReplyDeleteLovely white table. I'm sure glad that you didn't torch the whole place...be careful!
ReplyDeleteRhonda
It's just beautiful; that whole table is just amazing and your dinnerware is one of the ones in my line of sights to acquire! LOL
ReplyDeleteSorry, but I had to laugh while reading about your little disaster. I've learned the hard way too that you can't leave a candle unattended. Glad it didn't burn your house down. And I just ordered those same chargers through Amazon. They are on the way to me as we speak. I can't wait to receive & use them in future tablescapes. Your tablescape is fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, my...sure glad you didn't burn your cottage down. Your beautiful table is just perfect for today!!
ReplyDeleteSo scary, but lucky that was all that was damaged. Your table is beautiful. - The Tablescaper
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous table you've set! Oh, my, sorry about the candle and the flower but it could have been much worse!
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia :)
I always say "All's well, that ends well", and that certainly applies to your little mishap. I have the same chargers and plates :-) Of course, I love your tablesetting!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table! Scary mishap, but I had to chuckle because I have those issues but mine are with flaming dishtowels and potholders instead of candles! You set a beautiful table!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely table setting! I love the candle glow and your mishap just may have prevented a more serious mishap for your readers. Lesson learned regarding unattended flames!
ReplyDeleteI have those same chargers in saffron :)
~Susan
Beautiful table. I am glad that you averted damage to your dining area. How scary.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table! I really love the tall candlesticks. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your gracious comments! I appreciate all of them! I am trying to visit you all...may take me a while as my dial up has been so slow the past few days and the sites take forever to load...but... eventually!
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