Putting up the plates...

My leaf plates are finally out of hiding after collecting them for years. We received a leaf plate as a wedding gift and I really liked it, so decided that I'd start picking up a few here and there as I saw them. I've found them at gift shops as well as TJ Maxx and Marshall's, Crate and Barrel, and Pottery Barn. Whenever I saw one I liked, I grabbed it. I still have plenty of room to add more as I continue collecting. The new table presented the perfect opportunity to display the plates. Now maybe I can talk Brooke into hanging the mirror and the chandelier today in the breakfast room and have more to post. :)

Here's the before---I arranged the pattern on the floor first.

And, this was Brooke's clever idea---tape off the top of the table and the edge of the lamps so we could more easily visualize the space.

And, here they are. Yes, it was quite a pain to get the hangers on just right and decide on spacing. Of course, it's supposed to be somewhat random, but my obsessive side couldn't let it be too random! I found the little mini mirrors in a booth at the Southside Galleries. I thought they'd add a little something to the leaves.

And, a view of the finished product! I did end up picking up the twig lamps from Pier 1. I really thought they'd look great in the living room. The candlesticks to the left of the bowl are driftwood (faux driftwood) tht I picked up when we were on vacation at Perdido Key. Also, I added some pinecone candlesticks in the grouping that Mom gave me. I need to find some candles. I plan on filling the red bowl with moss balls and adding a few more pieces to the table. But, for now...I'm pleased.
Here are some starfish that I picked up at Souvenier City in FLA! I'll mix these in with the moss balls. Must have a bit of the beach in every room! :)