Hello there, Smile & Wave readers!
I'm here today to share some inspiration for a quick and cute table setting! I've been collecting vintage maps like crazy. They're so beautiful and can be used for so many different projects.
For this place setting I used an atlas page for the place mat, napkin ring, name card and swizzle stick garnish. Next time you're vintage shopping, grab a vintage atlas and do some experimenting yourself! Have fun....
Congratulations, Rachel! I love your new blog look. XO, elsie
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I have the best friends! Elsie, this is such a fun idea for making meals at home more fun. Thanks for sharing this fun and easy DIY with my readers.
xoxo,
Rachel
I have a few of those little yellow plates! I got them from a thrift store in Chicago.
Posted by: kelsey | 06/09/2011 at 03:33 PM
Hi Rachel! Just loving your site...and looking fowar to more reading time! I'm a college professor + mama to 3...while I'm not super fond of messes, we certainly have our share! So good to have happened by your space via Sometimes Sweet!
alison
Posted by: Monkednfifed.blogspot.com | 06/09/2011 at 03:46 PM
Such a cute idea! I'm loving this blog party, Rachel!
And, I have the cups to match those plates. :)
zo, Allie.
Posted by: Allie | 06/09/2011 at 04:06 PM
OH, I love this vintage map place setting DIY. SO cute and unique.
♥
Talia Christine
http://taliachristine.blogspot.com
Posted by: Talia Christine | 06/09/2011 at 04:21 PM
Very cute! LOVE this idea! I love maps <3
Posted by: Cara-Mia | 06/09/2011 at 04:40 PM
I think I have some of those plates too! some of the best goodwill purchases i've made! :) love the idea! thanks ladies!
Posted by: Lo | 06/09/2011 at 06:02 PM
i love this! the colors of the map are so fun, i definitely hope to do this someday. i'm on the lookout for an old atlas now.
Posted by: erin | 06/09/2011 at 07:23 PM
I was already planning on doing the same exact thing!
I've been planning on looking at my local library's book sale this Saturday for an atlas or maps!
Posted by: Grace | 06/09/2011 at 10:18 PM
I just made coasters using bus maps this week! My man loves maps so I enjoy having fun with them too!
Posted by: Miriam | 06/10/2011 at 02:36 AM
I always stumble upon old maps out thrift stores! This is a great way to put them to use.
Posted by: Maggie | 06/10/2011 at 08:55 AM
I love this idea! I've also seen little girl's dresses made out of maps--using the pattern that would be used for a dress, but displayed in a frame.
Posted by: Libby | 06/10/2011 at 09:06 AM
love this!
Posted by: christine | 06/10/2011 at 11:28 AM
Oh my gosh, this is the best idea ever.
Posted by: genevieve, sandbox romance | 06/11/2011 at 11:23 AM
My grandmother has those plates:)
Posted by: Kim | 06/13/2011 at 05:16 AM