Older fabrics can have so many different meanings and values to each of us. If some of you have been reading this Web site, you know I love to decorative with items and material already around the house. I like to think of creative ways to incorporate different accents and accessories and give a room a new look. This page will give you some ideas how to take some things that has been around your living space, add a few incredible cheap accessories and create a nice atmosphere for any time of year. Below are eight different photos of how I took a combination of older and new items and created a look from the past and the present.





This tablecloth dates back in the sixties. My mom was notorious for having tablecloths like this one. She would spent the time ironing each week and putting on a different tablecloth with a variety of colors and designs. As she got older she began to give these to my sisters and myself. I treasure each item my mom gave me as when I display them in our home, it makes us feel she is right with us.

This tablecloth dates back in the sixties. My mom was notorious for having tablecloths like this one. She would spent the time ironing each week and putting on a different tablecloth with a variety of colors and designs. As she got older she began to give these to my sisters and myself. I treasure each item my mom gave me as when I display them in our home, it makes us feel she is right with us.

If you look at the tablecloth you can see the different color tones. Warm sage green with orange and light brown colors. The white background gives the area a fresh feeling. The style of this tablecloth can be considered country, down home, and even whimsical. In each of the pictures below, I wanted to show you how to take this tablecloth and create an inexpensive summertime feel. This table is out in our screened in porch area.

The first thing I did was add a square solid color placement. Notice how it blends in with the brown tones. I have had these placemats for about a year now and use them in the kitchen, dining room, and on the porch.

I decided I wanted to create a little different look and add some color to the brown tone placemat. Recently I bought four bright green round very inexpensive placemats. I added the green placements over the brown ones. This gives you a more defined visual of the different colors in the older tablecloth. I also have the option to use either one separately or together. This gives you a new look each time you can the placements out.

My sister up in Ohio sent this summertime plate set for Christmas. Ah, the light bulb went off in taking the plates and using them with this decor. Your pattern in the plate doesn't have to be the exact match that is on your tablecloth. The pattern in the plate is fun and warm, but so are the older colors in the tablecloth.

The bowl I put upside down as it matches the plate and can be seen better. This gives you a little different look in a place setting. The red cup adds some more color to the table. Putting red and orange together works well with this decor as there is red and orange tones in the plate and bowl.