Bradley Acres

10/17/2026

Okay I had a few comments that my Barbie needed To***co Leaf as well as accessories such as a Dish Room.

Anybody have any connections to doll makers because I seriously want the doll and all the Dish Room. 😂

10/16/2026

Well, y'all know I wasn't going to pass up an opportunity to see gorgeous table linens and meet the talented and creative mind behind Mrs. Alice ! 💗

I headed to Atlanta for a lovely afternoon with Alice and had the chance to see pieces from her beautiful Autumn collection in person.

And goodness gracious, those tablecloths! 😍

There were gorgeous fall tablescapes, colorful patterned linens, and so many beautiful details. You know I'm a firm believer that a patterned tablecloth can be the starting point for an entire table setting, and I was already imagining which dishes I'd pull from my Dish Room to go with some of these beauties!

Naturally, my wish list grew a little longer. Rodney probably won't be surprised. 😂

I've shared some of the tables and pieces that caught my eye in this Reel.

Now I want to know, which piece would YOU bring home? And are you a patterned tablecloth girl like me?

From My Table to Yours,
Melissa 💗

10/15/2026

Tampa and St. Pete friends, I'm coming your way, and I would LOVE to meet some of y'all! 💗

I'm so excited to share that I've been invited to be the featured speaker and guest judge for Setting the Season: The Art of Holiday Entertaining & Tablescape Competition, hosted by The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society at the beautiful Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, Florida!

Now, y'all know I can talk about dishes, color, pattern, and setting a beautiful table all day long, so this is going to be right up my alley! 💙💚

I'll be sharing some of my favorite ideas for creating beautiful holiday tables, mixing colors and patterns, layering those special pieces, and making entertaining feel a little less intimidating and a whole lot more fun!
And here's another part I'm especially excited about! I'll also be judging a holiday tablescape competition featuring some wonderfully creative tables. You KNOW I can't wait to see what everyone dreams up!

There will also be a Dillard's holiday pop-up shop, festive appetizers, and a chance to visit and have books signed. It's going to be an evening filled with all the things we love!

📍 Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, FL
📅 Wednesday, November 18, 2026
🕕 6:00–9:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets are $75 per person.

If you're in the Tampa Bay or St. Pete area, I would absolutely love for you to join me! And if you've been following Bradley Acres for a while, please come introduce yourself. There's nothing I enjoy more than getting to meet the people on the other side of this little screen!

You can find all the details, purchase tickets, or even sign up to participate in the tablescape competition here:
https://stuartsociety.donorshops.com/setting-the-season

Who's going to come talk dishes with me in St. Pete? 💗

From My Table to Yours,
Melissa

10/15/2026

Y'all loved the Dish Room tour, so let's take a closer look at one of my favorite collections... COLORFUL GLASSWARE! 💗💙💚

Choosing just FIVE favorites wasn't easy, but each of these has a story!

🧡 The Showstopper: A gorgeous orange and gold vintage flute. I wish I could find another because I broke its mate. I haven’t even been able to identify it so if you can help, that would be great!!

💙 The Estate Sale Treasure: A Portieux Vallerysthal blue opaline goblet I found for just $2! I kept trying to rush my husband out the door before they could tell me there had been a pricing error.

🩷 The Unexpected Favorite: My Mosser Gigi Crown in Tuscan Pink from Replacements. I never considered myself a pink girl, but here we are!

💚 The Workhorse: Fostoria Moonstone in multiple colors. These beauties find their way onto my tables again and again.

💕 The Sentimental Favorite: Bormioli Rocco Bahia, which reminds me of a dear friend from Beautiful Table Settings, the Facebook group where my tables found their first audience.

One thing I've learned through years of collecting and creating tablescapes is that colorful glassware can completely change the look of a table. It can pull a color from your china, complement your linens, or introduce an unexpected pop of color.

And y'all know my philosophy... coordinate, don't match!

Now tell me, WHICH ONE would you choose for your table?

I'll be sharing more about each of these favorites, including where I found them and how I use them in my table settings.

From My Table to Yours,
Melissa 💗

Bradley Acres Design |
Where Color and Pattern Gather

10/14/2026

My love for monograms goes all the way back to the early ’80s when I received my very first one, a purple monogrammed sweater, in middle school! 💜 So when I had the opportunity to choose a color for these beautiful monogrammed salad plates, purple was an easy choice! It brought back memories of that sweater, and apparently, some things never change because I still love a good monogram!

These beautiful salad plates were gifted to me by Jane & Lizzee, and I just love how they look layered into a place setting! A monogram adds such a personal touch to a table, and these are pieces you can mix and match with so many different china patterns.

I had the pleasure of meeting Marilynn and Maree, the sisters behind Jane & Lizzee, at the Beautiful Table Settings Bash in Wetumpka, Alabama. And y’all, I love the story behind their business just as much as I love their beautiful pieces!

Their family business, Ceramic Treasures, was started by their mother, Elizabeth, in Louisiana in 1986, and they're celebrating 40 years in business this year! What began with a love of ceramics has grown into a family legacy, and Jane & Lizzee carries on that tradition with beautiful personalized pieces for the home.

You know how much I appreciate pieces with a story, especially when family, tradition, and entertaining are all part of it!

Now, National Monogram Day was Monday, but the celebration is still going! 🎉

Jane & Lizzee is offering 25% OFF custom monogram items through Friday, October 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM!

💕 Use code MONOGRAM25 at checkout.

I'll share my Jane & Lizzee affiliate link in the comments so you can browse their collection. And if you've been thinking about personalized Christmas gifts, this might be a good time to get a little shopping done!

Now tell me, are you a monogram lover? And do you prefer a traditional three-letter monogram or a single initial?

These salad plates were gifted to me by Jane & Lizzee. This post contains an affiliate link, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my link at no additional cost to you.

10/14/2026

Meet Melissa, the Bradley Acres Design Collector’s Edition Barbie! 💙💗💚

I asked AI to create a Barbie doll based on everything it knows about me, my personality, my style, my interests, and all the things that make me, well, ME! And yes, it’s a little scary how well it knows me.

She comes complete with colorful dishes, patterned linens, vintage treasures, my favorite books, Dish Camp essentials, and enough accessories to make any dishaholic swoon!

Of course, she has a fabulous outfit, a little Southern sass, and an iced tea, which I’m sure is half and half, in hand. Because some things are just nonnegotiable! 😂

The only thing missing is a miniature Rodney to help carry all those estate sale finds! 🤣

Bradley Acres Barbie: Where Color and Pattern Gather! 💕

Now, be honest. Would you buy her? Or better yet, what accessory do you think I left out? 😂

10/12/2026

Y'all know we Southerners love a good monogram, and when you put one on a pretty piece of china, well, you've certainly got my attention! 💗

Jane & Lizzee has some absolutely fabulous custom monogrammed pieces.

💕 And here's the fun part!

To celebrate National Monogram Day, Jane & Lizzee is offering 25% OFF custom monogram items!

The sale runs through Friday, October 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM, so don't wait too long!

Whether you're treating yourself to something pretty for your table or getting a head start on Christmas gifts, personalized pieces are always special!

Now tell me, are you a monogram lover too? Because I do believe there's just something about a pretty monogram on china! 💙

October 12, 2026 A beautifully set table becomes even more meaningful when it carries a personal touch. A family initial, a couple’s shared monogram, or the initials of someone you love can turn dinnerware into a treasured part of everyday life. Today is National Monogram Day, celebrated each Octo...

10/12/2026

Y’all, these Christmas cocottes from Walmart hopped right into my cart! 🎄 I’ve ordered mine, and I can’t wait for them to arrive so I can start setting Christmas tables.

I’m already thinking about the plates, linens, and all the color and pattern I can layer around them. The calendar may say October, but my tablescaping brain has moved on to Christmas! 😂

Would you add these to your Christmas table?

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10/08/2026

Most of my napkin rings come from estate sales, but my bow napkin rings? Those are Amazon finds, and I love them! 🎀

They add such a pretty finishing touch to a table setting, whether you’re dressing up everyday dishes or putting together a holiday tablescape.

I’ve rounded up some napkin ring finds included in Amazon’s Prime Big Deals. If you love a bow as much as I do, take a peek! 💙

🔗 Link in the comments!

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10/07/2026

Y’all know I love colorful glasses! 💙💚💗 They’re one of my favorite ways to bring color to a table, whether I’m setting it for a holiday dinner or just Tuesday night.

I found some colorful glassware included in Amazon’s Prime Big Deals and gathered my picks in one spot. If you’ve been looking for drinking glasses to mix with your favorite dishes, take a peek!

🔗 Link in the comments!

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