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Bradley Acres Hi y’all, Melissa here at Bradley Acres Design! I love using color and pattern in my tablescapes.

Your table should reflect what you love and what brings you joy. Follow along to create colorful, patterned tables where joy gathers.

*Amazon Associate Step into a world "Where Color and Pattern Gather" and ordinary tables become unforgettable moments. At Bradley Acres Design, we take the guesswork out of mixing patterns and choosing colors so you can create tables that wow your guests and reflec

t your unique style. Whether you’re pulling out Grandma’s china or layering estate sale finds, you’ll find confidence, creativity, and a whole lot of Southern charm right here.

09/03/2026

I took this exact Blue Willow table from summer to winter with one color change. 💙💚🤍➡️🤎

The tablecloth stayed. The Blue Willow place setting stayed. Even the napkin stayed.

I simply traded the crisp, bright white accents for warm brown, and the entire table felt richer, cozier, and ready for winter.

That’s the beauty of using what you already own. You don’t always need new dishes, linens, or an entirely different tablescape for every season. Sometimes changing one supporting color is all it takes.

Same foundation. Completely different season.

Which Blue Willow tablescape would you choose: bright and summery or warm and wintry?

Come back tomorrow, and I’ll take you from spring to fall using another Blue Willow table. 🌸🍂

09/01/2026

🎉 WE HAVE A WINNER! 🎉

I spun the wheel, and the winner of my On the Way to 5K Giveaway is…
🥁🥁🥁 RHONDA CRISS! 🥳💗

Congratulations, Rhonda! Check your messages because I’ll be reaching out with all the details.

We didn’t quite make it to 5,000 by my 9:00 PM Sunday deadline, so we won’t have the second drawing I promised if we hit our goal in time.

BUT… y’all did it anyway! 🎉 We officially reached 5,000 followers yesterday! 💙💚💗

Thank you so much to everyone who entered, commented, shared, followed, and helped Bradley Acres get to 5K. I’m so grateful you’re here talking dishes, color, pattern, and pretty tables with me.

And congratulations again, Rhonda! 🎉
Now… onward to the next 5,000! 😉

08/31/2026

💙 ONE PLATE, MANY TABLES IS BACK! 💙

And this time, I’m putting one of the most recognizable china patterns to the test: BLUE WILLOW.

I have two sets of Blue Willow china, one by Johnson Brothers and one by Churchill, and both were estate sale finds. If you’re looking to start a Blue Willow collection of your own, here’s my advice: don’t worry about finding the “right” one. There are so many versions out there. Find the shade of blue YOU love.

And there’s more to those pretty blue and white dishes than meets the eye. The pagoda, bridge, boat and two little doves are all part of the famous Blue Willow love story. 💙 Or a clever marketing ploy in the 19th century.

This week, though, we’re giving this classic pattern a few NEW stories.

Every day I’ll create TWO tables:
🎨 One built around a color palette
🎉 Then I’ll make just a few changes and turn it into a holiday table
Same Blue Willow dishes. Same basic foundation. Two completely different looks.

Because beautiful tables don’t have to mean buying a whole new set of dishes for every season or holiday. Sometimes you just need to look at what you already own a little differently.

Let’s see just how many personalities this classic blue and white pattern can have!

Save this series if you love Blue Willow, blue and white decor, tablescaping, vintage china or finding new ways to use the dishes you already own. 💙

Labor Day Sales are going strong, so I’m sharing some links with you!!! These quality table linens are on sale right now...
08/29/2026

Labor Day Sales are going strong, so I’m sharing some links with you!!! These quality table linens are on sale right now, including those hard-to-find tablecloths up to 70" x 120"!

✨ New items are 40% off
✨ Everything else is 30% off with code LDW26!

Shop through my affiliate link in the comments. Happy shopping! 🛍️

08/28/2026

🍑 I turned a Georgia farmstand into a colorful summer tablescape...and y’all helped me build it!

We started with the colors and textures of a late-summer Georgia farmstand. You helped choose the linens, we turned peaches, tomatoes, corn, okra and Vidalia Onions into the centerpiece, and then I layered in my Georgia Historical Plates , mixed the patterns and added plenty of color.

And THIS is where we ended up.

Colorful. Casual. Abundant. And very Georgia. 🍑🍅🌽

And I didn’t stop with the table! I carried those farmstand finds right into the dinner party menu, too. Tomorrow I’ll be sharing what I served, including three peach-forward recipes and my make-ahead game plan so you can actually enjoy your own gathering. 🍑

But a table isn’t really finished until there are people around it. ❤️

Would you pull up a chair?

And send this to the person you’d want sitting beside you.

08/27/2026

We’re setting the table for 5,000! 🎉

My One Plate, Many Tables series brought almost 2,800 new followers to Bradley Acres in only eight days. I’m absolutely amazed by how many of you connected with the idea of finding new ways to use the dishes you already own.

So, I’m bringing the series back every few weeks, and next week’s featured pattern will be BLUE WILLOW! 💙

To enter to win a set of all three Bradley Acres books, answer this question in the comments:

Which season, holiday, or color combination would you like to see me create with Blue Willow?

I’ll keep this post pinned until Sunday, August 30, at 9:00 PM ET.

If we reach 5,000 followers by then, I’ll draw a SECOND winner!

The legal stuff…
No purchase necessary. One entry per person. Open to U.S. residents age 18+. Giveaway closes Sunday, August 30, at 9:00 PM ET. The winner will be contacted only by this official Bradley Acres Design page. I will never request payment or credit-card information. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook.

08/26/2026

Your centerpiece might already be in your kitchen. 🍑🌽🍅

For my Georgia Farmstand table, I wanted a centerpiece that felt abundant and collected, like I'd brought the produce stand right to the table.

I started with a layer of faux garland, then tucked in floral foam to create some height. Because I want to actually eat all this produce later, I covered the foam with parchment paper before adding fresh greenery clipped from my yard.

Then I started layering.
🍑 Peaches
🍅 Tomatoes
🌽 Corn
🌿 Okra
🧅 Vidalia Onions
🕯️ Candles

I kept building until the centerpiece felt full, colorful and a little imperfect, just like a farmstand should.

My last little hosting trick was tucking in fresh basil. Besides smelling wonderful, strongly scented herbs like basil and mint can help discourage those pesky little fliers.

I've also read that rinsing produce with diluted vinegar can help, but I haven't tried that one myself.

And when dinner is over? The produce isn't wasted. It can head right back to the kitchen.

Save this for when you need a summer centerpiece. 🍑

08/25/2026

I need y'all to choose the tablecloth for me!

The Georgia Farmstand table needs a base, and I've narrowed it down to three directions.

Gingham…
Colorful, playful, and definitely gives farmstand vibes.

Buffalo Check…
Bolder and a little more graphic. It brings in a pattern punch.

Natural linen tones...
Simple, warm, and textured. It lets all that colorful Georgia produce do the talking.

Each one takes the same inspiration
in a different direction, and there's no wrong choice. So before I start building this table...

Which would YOU choose for a Georgia farmstand table?

08/24/2026

"What if a Georgia farmstand became a dinner party? 🍑🍅🌽

That's the inspiration for this week's gathering!

I'm taking the colors, textures, and abundance of a late-summer Georgia farmstand and bringing them to the table.

Think peaches, tomatoes, fresh corn, and of course, plenty of color and pattern.

I want it to feel like summer in GA.

And this is only the beginning. Y'all will be helping me make decisions along the way!

What would HAVE to be on your farmstand table?

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