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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.

09/10/2026

You know I love a block print on my table... but why should all that color and pattern stay there? 🍓💗

This Strawberry block print has already made its way onto my table, and now it's made its way to more fun items!

Ridhi gifted me their quilted tote and three-piece toiletry bag set in the same Strawberry Pink pattern, and I think this tote may have just found its new job as my estate sale bag. 😂

And if you're as taken with a pretty block print as I am, the patterns don't stop there. You'll also find pieces like photo frames, desk organizers, bedding, and more!

Just head to the link in the comments and use code BRADLEYARESDES for 10% off.

Thank you for shopping through my links when you find something you love. It supports Bradley Acres and allows me to keep sharing colorful finds, tables and ideas with you. 💗

Gifted product. I may earn a commission when you shop through my links.

Christmas must-haves for anyone who believes holiday decorating should include a little color! 🎄💗💙These nutcrackers and ...
09/10/2026

Christmas must-haves for anyone who believes holiday decorating should include a little color! 🎄💗💙

These nutcrackers and Christmas trees stopped me in my tracks. From the blue-and-white pieces to the pink and floral designs, they’re such a fun way to bring personality into your Christmas décor without losing that classic holiday feel.

I’ve gathered all of my Christmas favorites in one collection, and I’ll put that link in the comments. I’ll also add a separate link with each photo so you can easily find the exact piece that catches your eye.

Which one would you choose: the nutcrackers, the trees, or one of each? Because honestly, choosing just one might be the hardest part!

These are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you so much for using my links when you shop. Your support means more than you know!

09/09/2026

One Blue Willow pattern. Two more tables. 💙🌸

For this One Plate, Many Tables transformation, I started with Blue Willow surrounded by pinks, greens, and yellows. Pretty, colorful and works for spring or summer.

Then I kept the SAME Blue Willow china and tablecloth, but changed the personality completely.

For table two, I went bold with FUCHSIA + ORANGE for an unexpected Easter tablescape. 💗🍊🐰
Because who says Easter has to be pastel?

Change a few colors and layers, and the same dishes can tell a completely different story.

Same foundation. Two different tables.

Come back tomorrow and I'll share TWO more Blue Willow tables with just a few changes.

Want to come to Dish Camp but don’t have any dish besties to bring with you? I’ve got you! 💙🍽️One of the things I’ve hea...
09/09/2026

Want to come to Dish Camp but don’t have any dish besties to bring with you? I’ve got you! 💙🍽️

One of the things I’ve heard since announcing Dish Camp is, “I would love to come, but I don’t have friends who are as crazy about dishes as I am!”

Well… now you don’t need them. 😉

I’ve added four Dish Camp dates for individuals who want to come on their own and spend the weekend with other women who love dishes, tablescaping, estate sales, antiques, color, pattern, and a good treasure hunt just as much as they do.

✨ Individual Dish Camp Dates for 2027:
January 14–17
March 11-14
July 8–11
September 9–12

There are still only 3 spots available for each weekend, so you’ll get the same small, personal Dish Camp experience. The only difference is that you don’t have to put together your own group before you come.

We’ll estate sale shop, explore the antique shops in Monroe, play in the Dish Room, talk color and pattern, set tables, eat good food, and probably enable each other to bring home a few things we absolutely did not know we needed. 😂

And who knows? You may arrive without a dish bestie and leave with two. 💕

If finding a group has been the thing holding you back from Dish Camp, these weekends are for you!

👉 More information and registration at the link in the comments.

From My Table to Yours,
Melissa

09/04/2026

One table can change with the seasons. 🌸➡️🍂

For this One Plate, Many Tables challenge, I took the same Blue Willow china, tablecloth and main centerpiece from SPRING to FALL without starting over.

For spring, I kept things fresh with lighter colors and layers. For fall, I warmed up the same foundation with richer colors and textures.

And THAT is why I love playing with dishes I already own. 💙 You don't need seasonal china or an entirely new tablescape. Sometimes a few thoughtful swaps are enough to completely change the mood.

Same Blue Willow. Same foundation. Two very different seasonal tables.

Come back tomorrow and I'll share TWO more Blue Willow tables with just a few changes.

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.

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