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2014 Thanksgiving Tablescape – I know Thanksgiving is still three weeks away. Believe me when I say I am not trying to rush the holidays. November is going to be a busy month for me, so I thought I’d start the month with my tablescape. For this years Thanksgiving tablescape, I mixed some vintage pieces with my everyday dinnerware, and added… Read More
Welcome to my Christmas brunch table setting. I chose to go with a pink and green color combination this year, and I really like it. Like all my table settings, it is simple. I’m using our everyday dishes from Walmart and thrifted pink cutlery. The only new thing on the table is the little snow globe salt shaker that I couldn’t resist…. Read More
Casual, comfortable and easy … those are the three words that describe my Thanksgiving table setting. I want it to be all about the important things like family, friends and the food and less about I’m afraid to wipe my mouth on this beautiful vintage embroidered napkin. Been there, done that, and I will do it again, because I can’t help myself. This time though … casual… Read More
I am getting ready for next weeks Thanksgiving festivities. This year I am going with a more casual table, so I made a woven paper table runner. It is reminiscent of the elementary school woven paper placemats that we all made as kids around Thanksgiving each year. This is so simple. It probably doesn’t need a tutorial, but I will show you… Read More
Eggs, baskets, bunnies and tulips … oh my … it must be Easter. I chose a pink, yellow and turquoise color scheme this year. It’s colorful and fun and makes me happy. Easter is a day to rejoice and celebrate after all. This Easter we will be having brunch which is one of our favorite meals. I can’t wait. But, my… Read More
Every year, a few of my friends and I get together for a cookie swap. It is a fun and stress free way to start the season’s celebrations. There are only four of us, so we only have to make four dozen cookies, plus a few extra for tasting. I think that is what makes it so stress free. We also take… Read More
I love a picnic, so I thought it would be fun to plan one this past weekend. The weather was perfect. The menu had many of the flavors of the season. Fall Picnic Menu Blue Cheese, Pears and Crackers with Wine Chicken Salad with Cranberries and Pecans on Ciabatta Bread Acorn Squash and Sweet Potato… Read More
