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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

1950s Colorful Tablescape and BBQ Beans Recipe



I love bright vintage tablescapes!










BBQ Beans

1/2 pkg real bacon bits
1 can kidney beans, drained
1 can pinto beans, drained
1 can pork and beans
2 T brown sugar
2 T sugar
2 tsp vinegar
1/2 c ketchup

Simmer in a saucepan until hot and bubbly.

This is a super inexpensive and neato dinner! Round it out with canned peaches, corn bread and chocolate milk made with my own homemade chocolate syrup and this entire meal for a family of four (with enough leftover for one more) costs less than $5!






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36 comments:

  1. HeatherFebruary 25, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    wow very bright! love it! your kids are so cute.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    Oh fun fun fun! This is a great
    50's table. How very creative of you...I like it. Oh and by the way I was born in the early 50's so I could probably be your mother :0)

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  3. UnknownFebruary 25, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    Cute tablescape. Love your napkins. I think my mom had some cups just like yours!

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  4. xinexFebruary 25, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    Very cute! Beautiful kids!...Christine

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  5. Barb @ The Everyday Home February 25, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    I love those coffee cups! That is a blast from the past! This whole table brought back lots of memories. I also enjoyed your bean recipe and copied it to use. Thanks for sharing...Barb

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    How cute is this! I love your little helpers!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  7. Leigh of Tales from BloggeritavilleFebruary 25, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    I love this post. I love the helpers. I love the cost saving. Ilove that poka dot vase and the sweet cups. And you my friend look adorable. Clever.LOVE your blog!
    I love new friends! I invite you to drop by mine too, Tales from Bloggeritaville.

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  8. Envoy-etteFebruary 25, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    I think I recognize those cups! In Grandma's hands! What a colorful table with yummy food to match!

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  9. KathleenFebruary 25, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    How cute and colorful..very retro!

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  10. BelindaFebruary 25, 2009 at 9:29 PM

    Oh, I love this happy retro tablescape! You did a super job with it...the colors are perfect, and every element adds authenticity to the look...I really, really love how you put this together. :-) And the cute kids make great accessories!

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  11. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEFebruary 25, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    Oh what a cute, cute post. I love the black and white photo. Yes, I remember tables set like that...so cute.

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  12. MeFebruary 25, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    You're awesome, Angie! Very inspiring! :)

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  13. Kathy's Red Door WelcomeFebruary 25, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    I love the apron and the bright colors on your tablescape. The kids look happy too. That counts for a lot.

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  14. Fifi FlowersFebruary 25, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    Kids are happy at your table... that's what it's all about! ADORABLE red and white polka dots!

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  15. Angie @ Many Little BlessingsFebruary 25, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    I love it! That is so cool! It made me smile just to look at it.

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  16. KatyFebruary 26, 2009 at 12:25 AM

    Love the vintage feel of your table! So retro, the kids look like they're enjoying the meal! Great job! ... thanks for sharing ~Katy

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  17. Mari @ Once Upon a PlateFebruary 26, 2009 at 1:31 AM

    Love this! You are so creative (and I can tell, FUN!!) :)

    Thank you for sharing! xo

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  18. MARGE February 26, 2009 at 3:47 AM

    I love the red. Very nice table.

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  19. CandyFebruary 26, 2009 at 4:46 AM

    Love your vintage table and love seeing the kids getting involved...not to mention the yummy food. Makes me hungry!
    Enjoy, Candy

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  20. Jewel SaulsFebruary 26, 2009 at 6:28 AM

    Cute table and kids! Love the vintage touches and the recipe! :D Jewel

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  21. Diana LaMarreFebruary 26, 2009 at 6:35 AM

    Oh, how clever. I love 50's dinnerware. The polka dot vase is great with those bright dishes.

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  22. SherriFebruary 26, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    Your table is adorable! I love the colors and the b/w photo for the 'old' look. And an inexpensive meal idea too! I took a mini tour of your blog and love all your thrifty ideas!

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    First of all,i love that polka dot teapot.It sure would look precious in my kitchen.Your table is si bright and cheery.And your children are lovely...Ann

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  24. ChandyFebruary 26, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    Love the red! And great job including your children, mine would probably break most of my china, but I know they do make my tables cuter... :-D

    Glad to see you on TT!

    Carolyn of What Now? Tablescapes

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  25. Cass @ That Old HouseFebruary 26, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    Oh how cute, and as someone who grew up in the fifties, very nostalgic! I still have a mug like that, that I got when I was a kid.

    Thanks! Cass

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  26. ElaineFebruary 26, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    What a cute table. I certainly remember being a kid and eating at tables like these! Great idea to recreate it!
    Elaine :)

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  27. Netts NookFebruary 26, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    Your table looks great the kido's look pretty cute also.

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  28. Ribbonwood CottageFebruary 26, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    This is great. I love the vintage flair you added to everything. It looks wonderful!
    Blessings,
    Debbie

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  29. Linda QFebruary 26, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    Very very cute! And the darling kids are the best part of your tablescape!
    Linda Q

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  30. Lois ChristensenFebruary 26, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    Love the dishes!!!

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  31. TardevilFebruary 26, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    Love the retro feel of your table & the red/white polka dot tea pot. Of course, the kiddos are cute too! :O)

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    I love your tablescape!
    Missy

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  33. pamFebruary 26, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    I love it all, especially the cute napkins!

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  34. Susan @ A Southern DaydreamerFebruary 26, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    Running late this week visiting blogs....again...
    Hope you had a great Tablescape Thursday
    Susan

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  35. Ldy ~~ DyFebruary 26, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    Okay..I am dating myself, but I seem to remember some of those "retro" cups and the whole look! You did a fab job and I loved the quickie dinner recipe. Cute kids...your little guy looked like he was really going for that yummy chocolate syrup!LOL Huggy Hugs!

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  36. BFebruary 26, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    How clever are you, with that "vintage" black and white "50's" photo, followed by the color shot! This tablescape is loaded with yummy-looking pretties, and tht BBQ Bean recipe looks really good, too. I plan to give it a try.
    Have a great weekend. :=) Brenda

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