setting the thanksgiving table..

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjctnXnUdhtkdykOArK3d2j52s9Hrod_FTYT1CNZk4nEqvmodOUIRfmN1QtEcDChk_LSquqeOfTSWIxdQueRXxjyxdd_uQMYz6SgJKj-kY5OHrKExx8zgBijS_PSQs7ohxeOit71fm1HXE/s1600/october+162.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjctnXnUdhtkdykOArK3d2j52s9Hrod_FTYT1CNZk4nEqvmodOUIRfmN1QtEcDChk_LSquqeOfTSWIxdQueRXxjyxdd_uQMYz6SgJKj-kY5OHrKExx8zgBijS_PSQs7ohxeOit71fm1HXE/s640/october+162.1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This year we are hosting a larger number of guests for Thanksgiving dinner so I am trying to prep a little earlier.  I have been playing with the place settings and a possible menu for each seat...</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you prep ahead for the table over the holidays?  I am usually a same day girl but I wanted to put some extra thought into it this year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFjVE-pYGT7bF3SMgXKscvGxOniWKabbwti-6gHr_ulPAAHQZO3SzIRRVGOl3oe3mE2dgO_Lx652HQAkRGllO_N5zAL37yg1FeN0RmZBWtQF_0StWQabUiFEnUZINqC540z15IssWkqTY/s1600/november+2013+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFjVE-pYGT7bF3SMgXKscvGxOniWKabbwti-6gHr_ulPAAHQZO3SzIRRVGOl3oe3mE2dgO_Lx652HQAkRGllO_N5zAL37yg1FeN0RmZBWtQF_0StWQabUiFEnUZINqC540z15IssWkqTY/s640/november+2013+001.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><img align="right" alt="Photobucket" border="0" img="" src="http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb350/littlebluedeer/littlebluedeers%20album%202/signature-8.png" /> <span style="font-size: small;">If you would like help creating inspirational spaces for yourself <a href="http://www.greigedesign.com/index2.php?v=v1#!/CONTACT" target="_blank">contact us</a>!</span>

setting the thanksgiving table..

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Dinner with friends...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg50LpxCq_Vv3WS-RIqWcoxN1I_jVp2z8djkVEpZNVv_LCGQX3cDD82y6DCeFNeCxZ_goZvVQKyY6cT64g29zTWe_NBy8KWM-9KZwPkKhA-r4OK8Gg37UMEMuZCsP_h1usZ_t0khkKq3Ks/s1600/dinner+with+friends+Kinfolk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg50LpxCq_Vv3WS-RIqWcoxN1I_jVp2z8djkVEpZNVv_LCGQX3cDD82y6DCeFNeCxZ_goZvVQKyY6cT64g29zTWe_NBy8KWM-9KZwPkKhA-r4OK8Gg37UMEMuZCsP_h1usZ_t0khkKq3Ks/s1600/dinner+with+friends+Kinfolk.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO9scclNqumTyCmHxfqTPm6Ate8HgsH6wCeBSOM9yDcdgDxshFdXnzH3CNNpFmmH9wIJcHv1A4eQw9PUpPwL_272ZvydXCgqTXqhcD5LaUiu-tOLTqC3i0-iyjFDnYKWmTzHCUYcu2e9g/s1600/dinner+with+friends+kinfolk+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7mtx8GAjDr_0r7VX7NvJvRotXrXuEVKacjH_LV8xOFnyQ0EkgAk97szMsnsmZp5xzWEyprE0F1qU1Wab8HHLIdar23wv5TpjPeocjOYrsA5y13yqbjfrpFIYhwocZVWAcOaP2uk4lnJU/s1600/dinner+with+friends+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="429" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7mtx8GAjDr_0r7VX7NvJvRotXrXuEVKacjH_LV8xOFnyQ0EkgAk97szMsnsmZp5xzWEyprE0F1qU1Wab8HHLIdar23wv5TpjPeocjOYrsA5y13yqbjfrpFIYhwocZVWAcOaP2uk4lnJU/s640/dinner+with+friends+2.jpg" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am always curious- do you entertain?  Do you often have dinner with friends?  I always see beautiful images of big dinners with wine and wonderful food, beautiful flowers and lovely menus.  Do you do this?  I always want to belong to a great group of people who gather together to share a wonderful long meal but I never seem to make the time to do so.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you do gather with friends I have some questions.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you do it often?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you enjoy it?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How do you get people to participate and return the favor?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">amazing images <a href="http://dartphotographie.com/blog/kinfolk-dinner-series-portland-or/#more-3678" target="_blank">via</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><img align="right" alt="Photobucket" border="0" img="" src="http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb350/littlebluedeer/littlebluedeers%20album%202/signature-8.png" /> <span style="font-size: small;">If you would like help creating inspirational spaces for yourself <a href="http://www.greigedesign.com/index2.php?v=v1#%21/CONTACT" target="_blank">contact us</a>!</span>

Dinner with friends...

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Holiday Table

I can't drop gobs of money on holiday decorating but I adore a gorgeous holiday table. I find if you take a great idea and multiply it by many the effect is fantastic! Case in point is the idea below which I discovered on <a href="http://www.designlovefest.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Design Love Fest</span></a> and was devised and created by the<a href="http://bashplease.com/about_us/"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Bash Please girls.</span></a> This idea is<br />simple, creative and impactful! Read more about the details and how to pull it together yourself<a href="http://www.designlovefest.com/"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">here. </span></a><br />This would make a perfect piece for a buffet table and at a smaller scale and lower height the dining table. If you weren't up for or didn't have time to paint the holiday balls with color, I think it would look just as snazzy with various sized silver or gold balls!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXwIMczn3_tdnJScvbhkNcAeuKAnqfANJ5klv2b3HG3nWFg50RBaIFYgdRtmoYnn00vE4Nun0qPkqjqOY07xY7h6cud2h7tdGZYoxJhagtJ5VX-eFUl516TCHn5FAgCsQe19F_xuH1020/s1600/merry-happy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXwIMczn3_tdnJScvbhkNcAeuKAnqfANJ5klv2b3HG3nWFg50RBaIFYgdRtmoYnn00vE4Nun0qPkqjqOY07xY7h6cud2h7tdGZYoxJhagtJ5VX-eFUl516TCHn5FAgCsQe19F_xuH1020/s1600/merry-happy.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVLcuJ_w267HNwJ0PM_-Tr2-oqrcuBGFyhpnc9S-7-tEJyowIdVuUg3i3ZRCw5078s1GDwiHd4HVUbJ97gD_1x06BXazyA7uz_EdsQxe_igmd7Ryg0BK5uLyG52VqlR6YcrdMxPMNPc-M/s1600/bash-ornaments1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVLcuJ_w267HNwJ0PM_-Tr2-oqrcuBGFyhpnc9S-7-tEJyowIdVuUg3i3ZRCw5078s1GDwiHd4HVUbJ97gD_1x06BXazyA7uz_EdsQxe_igmd7Ryg0BK5uLyG52VqlR6YcrdMxPMNPc-M/s1600/bash-ornaments1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheFi2ht3sI7XDMy2tKxwREgDfTq1WKhuvswm0IvmK5WDaKmxe4T5YX5e4S24kedWx_xL2D1f7asrKcj7sPRb6Wgl1aJo8s2KN61pJNtrufFRJ5TpMcoowOzoRmTLo-IPijRrQCQDjaKV4/s1600/bash-detail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheFi2ht3sI7XDMy2tKxwREgDfTq1WKhuvswm0IvmK5WDaKmxe4T5YX5e4S24kedWx_xL2D1f7asrKcj7sPRb6Wgl1aJo8s2KN61pJNtrufFRJ5TpMcoowOzoRmTLo-IPijRrQCQDjaKV4/s1600/bash-detail.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRtM8rpEddBLWtvTxbfRcOLZcUuTnlVnSDUl-LWvHKQgQbu_tCMjoDzcRFAg4qSaWQYEDMwp5xdx9yF6cbGJn0r0FEO18XDLyWTLHMGVPVrcbAQQ7kL8Y4apJRvHjEaus62eKPuj2EhZg/s1600/bash-ornaments-centerpiece.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRtM8rpEddBLWtvTxbfRcOLZcUuTnlVnSDUl-LWvHKQgQbu_tCMjoDzcRFAg4qSaWQYEDMwp5xdx9yF6cbGJn0r0FEO18XDLyWTLHMGVPVrcbAQQ7kL8Y4apJRvHjEaus62eKPuj2EhZg/s1600/bash-ornaments-centerpiece.jpg" /></a></div><br />

Holiday Table

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the autumn table-scape

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoBSCpUKLhFaiSU_8YVU9PaW3rFgWuLXQ0h20OD2fXpbgN_3KZV4OGRu1Vdnqp3Asce1qRYhZDuR9XP_eh1gsvgJg58sC_hE0sphzywXSF22_wndFSRLnt_d7bEQcSvJ3-EmNKaWCbs6Q/s1600/74488.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoBSCpUKLhFaiSU_8YVU9PaW3rFgWuLXQ0h20OD2fXpbgN_3KZV4OGRu1Vdnqp3Asce1qRYhZDuR9XP_eh1gsvgJg58sC_hE0sphzywXSF22_wndFSRLnt_d7bEQcSvJ3-EmNKaWCbs6Q/s640/74488.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I tend to nest indoors and entertain more this time of year. It's very simple to create a dramatic table! Here are some gorgeous ideas for your Fall fete! I have a penchant for Faux Bois. I actually framed<a href="http://www.elumdesigns.com/shop/eco-friendly-gift-wrap/flat-wrap/drift-wood-gift-wrap/"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">this wrapping</span> </a>paper. It hangs in my office but could also be used as table decor. If you're feeling very inspired why not create your own runner with a little paint and the<a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/268430/faux-bois-dresser"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"> proper roller</span></a>!</div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-HcD8HPTKej-FwU3QiZSyQRCnjnqtFAJIDt1KhNTn56lcBryiOTBfgZdKqxu6iT1TYYB1yH5iAt6W_S8DcMvVZCBad4IvJpQ2fS0h0NJ9ZqBvdkTVLMWWCwpP69Lbd5BMNGnihbtaFCI/s1600/311816175_sWMJQ7iV_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-HcD8HPTKej-FwU3QiZSyQRCnjnqtFAJIDt1KhNTn56lcBryiOTBfgZdKqxu6iT1TYYB1yH5iAt6W_S8DcMvVZCBad4IvJpQ2fS0h0NJ9ZqBvdkTVLMWWCwpP69Lbd5BMNGnihbtaFCI/s640/311816175_sWMJQ7iV_c.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Candles in clear bottles? This is so easy but makes a lasting impression! (start saving your clear wine bottles)</span></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc2KiShsp94IytgdG62WZhAI_ucfOtCOwwf_CdoH_j5j0CkyIRljSGz13BkftZbscKyEnPQebqGwUcRbycdgPDDcQr218M_QGfpXCAlOPPwalE7W15GerTGjQ5wyKRjtArL_qppBZONXo/s1600/174344608_azO2d5Cd_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc2KiShsp94IytgdG62WZhAI_ucfOtCOwwf_CdoH_j5j0CkyIRljSGz13BkftZbscKyEnPQebqGwUcRbycdgPDDcQr218M_QGfpXCAlOPPwalE7W15GerTGjQ5wyKRjtArL_qppBZONXo/s640/174344608_azO2d5Cd_c.jpg" width="612" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I love the texture and various heights created with this array of fall foliage and flowers.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Images: via the <a href="http://www.thedecorista.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">decorista</span></a> (via pinterest), Citified Blog spot, image 3 - pinterest</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

the autumn table-scape

I tend to nest indoors and entertain more this time of year. It's very simple to create a dramatic table! Here are some gorgeous ideas f...

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"beau" or no?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkAiXfUnQnwZlX0XYUMfZ0B8aqpdoo-D7JxIJqxQJbrGBPg2emCe6v2x7KzBO978-Oje3Z1AOuOSWt2-FiH-99hBB6C-mcjpsuEps2jInaPcaEEY8dLEzD-nT9ACLJ1LzgeyeRF8gFkoXc/s1600/cocokelleybirthday3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkAiXfUnQnwZlX0XYUMfZ0B8aqpdoo-D7JxIJqxQJbrGBPg2emCe6v2x7KzBO978-Oje3Z1AOuOSWt2-FiH-99hBB6C-mcjpsuEps2jInaPcaEEY8dLEzD-nT9ACLJ1LzgeyeRF8gFkoXc/s640/cocokelleybirthday3.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkAS5Cm6fvh4MadA_TlKh5tSWQNDcJFc_aKd3kusH5DHI4-BJ4sLR7kSv0nxZkSonyVQQz3GCk-L-iZJ8rAXQCNoh_y1Cxrt4v4xlxx9Oo_TjlyQh8b-4FDmyZ1eO_-PcTYXXElQmWt5zI/s1600/yellowbowviamysweetrandomness.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkAS5Cm6fvh4MadA_TlKh5tSWQNDcJFc_aKd3kusH5DHI4-BJ4sLR7kSv0nxZkSonyVQQz3GCk-L-iZJ8rAXQCNoh_y1Cxrt4v4xlxx9Oo_TjlyQh8b-4FDmyZ1eO_-PcTYXXElQmWt5zI/s640/yellowbowviamysweetrandomness.jpg" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I won't be hosting Christmas this year, but I still can't resist a bit of holiday table inspiration! Here I'm honing in on the napkin. Do you like the idea of the bow shape or not? Just curious? More then anything I like the added punch of color these napkins add.</span><br />images: <a href="http://www.cocokelley.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #bf9000;">Coco and Kelley</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #bf9000;">, My </span><a href="http://www.mysweetrandomness.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #bf9000;">sweetrandomness</span></a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

"beau" or no?

I won't be hosting Christmas this year, but I still can't resist a bit of holiday table inspiration! Here I'm honing in on the n...

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At the table

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwRPuh77V-ehFu7gNVRpM7WT0pOg_J4KXFVCe2iZrJlIPVDg1iocqtHQKuzbf9OGAHVOyNyH8q6k2YSrvLPO9iRV_SRmY_Yt1Q5KbjU1-pZZqonPzu16fKenkYlcqgYXjpJsTuK7H3vJ6K/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-11-23+at+12.06.02+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwRPuh77V-ehFu7gNVRpM7WT0pOg_J4KXFVCe2iZrJlIPVDg1iocqtHQKuzbf9OGAHVOyNyH8q6k2YSrvLPO9iRV_SRmY_Yt1Q5KbjU1-pZZqonPzu16fKenkYlcqgYXjpJsTuK7H3vJ6K/s640/Screen+shot+2010-11-23+at+12.06.02+PM.png" width="632" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkp7aqbF1JtBYqpamUOpQtQDk5IyavkkSzmOX46RXwUAgGrw87juWp2XC7Bd6ZE7mN4yxQWo-tuguh2TWF7amJPkOzsq43JhrbdpEwCY0FHgw0kiIZhQtkfHG-WCx8ztfs7OuIzpJWVoU1/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-11-23+at+12.06.05+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkp7aqbF1JtBYqpamUOpQtQDk5IyavkkSzmOX46RXwUAgGrw87juWp2XC7Bd6ZE7mN4yxQWo-tuguh2TWF7amJPkOzsq43JhrbdpEwCY0FHgw0kiIZhQtkfHG-WCx8ztfs7OuIzpJWVoU1/s640/Screen+shot+2010-11-23+at+12.06.05+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj-A1rvUMLWj6X0yI7VXcbqEj-ec_TIZkdh_u6hnXPiSaNORDbWejuqjHuUJkTnkooo2lW5n9levRxUp-xT4iqkDkr5Dt_uRJcOCLsz6YD0As0-yu82wNbpfGVG0P6qWYrMJ9_jcZSjjs2/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-11-23+at+12.06.15+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj-A1rvUMLWj6X0yI7VXcbqEj-ec_TIZkdh_u6hnXPiSaNORDbWejuqjHuUJkTnkooo2lW5n9levRxUp-xT4iqkDkr5Dt_uRJcOCLsz6YD0As0-yu82wNbpfGVG0P6qWYrMJ9_jcZSjjs2/s640/Screen+shot+2010-11-23+at+12.06.15+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Often times you can create beautiful table settings by mixing what you already own! With a few simple additions like ribbons, gourds, pears, place cards, flowers, natural found objects your table will look smashing! Are you entertaining this year?? if so, good luck and happy cooking. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>xx, Julie</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Image credits: board one: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.eddieross.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Eddie Ross</span></a> blog - Country Living</span>, <a href="http://www.Martha Stewart.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Martha Stewart</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.realsimple.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Real Simple Magazine</span></a>, Apartment Therapy, E<a href="http://www.lonnymag.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">ddie Ross via Lonny</span></a>, board two: Country Living, <a href="http://www.pinkwallpaper.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Pink Wallpaper</span></a>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Martha Stewart top row, Hostess blog, ?, Martha Stewart</span></span></span></i></div>

At the table

Often times you can create beautiful table settings by mixing what you already own! With a few simple additions like ribbons, gourds, pears,...

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November - Recommended Reading

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November - Recommended Reading

I can never resist a beautifully set table. In honor of the upcoming holiday season, I'm recommending Alberto Pinto's Table Settings...

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Seriously, break out the china

<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7v2Ccy3N5m6kxA4TYgvFU3gQuJoSZ3g-BocE0LY0tSilVrYHkG7cXfYeDfiANANvD4Dyf0cYvTLapMfW09PLyW2QzOY2m1hl2Nf8AmrJKLhIrLe6azl1nLiHYrc7BZjSk2jWA3ntZjOl4/s1600/kellywearstler.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7v2Ccy3N5m6kxA4TYgvFU3gQuJoSZ3g-BocE0LY0tSilVrYHkG7cXfYeDfiANANvD4Dyf0cYvTLapMfW09PLyW2QzOY2m1hl2Nf8AmrJKLhIrLe6azl1nLiHYrc7BZjSk2jWA3ntZjOl4/s640/kellywearstler.jpg" style="id: 'BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508986330022319474'" /></a></p><p align="center">{I have long loved this image and Kelly <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wearstler's</span> china patterns for <a href="http://www.pickardchina.com/info.cfm?action=kelly_wearstler"><span style="color:#cc6600;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Pickard</span></span></a> (below) - am very into these colors right now!}</p><p align="center">My husband and I celebrated our seventh wedding <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">anniversary</span> last night {not sure where the time goes}, we relaxed at home over dinner, wine and dessert with our three year old son. {Emerson our 7 month old daughter was sleeping - this is a rare <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">occasion</span> really}. After reading <a href="http://www.abcddesign.com/"><span style="color:#cc6600;">Amy <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Dragoo's</span></span> </a>quote via <a href="http://paloma81.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#cc6600;">La <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Dolce</span> Vita</span></a> yesterday, I decided I had to break out our china! Here's Amy's motto: <span style="color:#cc6600;"><em><strong>Life is too short, eat off the good china!</strong> </em></span><span style="color:#000000;">I couldn't agree more Amy. It's the simple details, that make the difference! So tonight, I encourage you to "eat off the good china". It was really nice, I think I'll do it more often... </span></p><p align="center"></p><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0JZisfvS_JbUbYw1oHOyv3AucAy455fNmwyX5nFSYRbJYxwbhtF7xSfNdzHwb1vhe37FK3TWvynu7VNSZiSG3UJts6yI7XvLEqN6gFJeIke77T6z78ptrFecIkrCsO2LjPFNJywUOaNQw/s1600/82.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0JZisfvS_JbUbYw1oHOyv3AucAy455fNmwyX5nFSYRbJYxwbhtF7xSfNdzHwb1vhe37FK3TWvynu7VNSZiSG3UJts6yI7XvLEqN6gFJeIke77T6z78ptrFecIkrCsO2LjPFNJywUOaNQw/s640/82.bmp" style="id: 'BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508977846987958610'" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii3ewkwIiJsf_bQl09BjuN-XvuVs2HugYyCv441Y16nSauT9PeJ1MpkXR53ta52RiXndK0MGzTcitfZIV_5r7u6dAK8BGmO9yuRnDmkkRBsfqL2sAtmz_onA43XQEwzOZkDRsvlq9WVrGU/s1600/untitled.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii3ewkwIiJsf_bQl09BjuN-XvuVs2HugYyCv441Y16nSauT9PeJ1MpkXR53ta52RiXndK0MGzTcitfZIV_5r7u6dAK8BGmO9yuRnDmkkRBsfqL2sAtmz_onA43XQEwzOZkDRsvlq9WVrGU/s640/untitled.bmp" style="id: 'BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508977826189281378'" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO2KlJBLLd21wBIGcLi5N8kCxA3lMOdJbQhd05P6OTbpKM_iVylZz_Sl1YAyy_q9LumA2Rn49h7SFrBhGLY5Ns2e2gGcXVQZumk0CK4AW9bjwbNPKUz0BwDOfB6qbHp8_C5bpxZRLT11rL/s1600/4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO2KlJBLLd21wBIGcLi5N8kCxA3lMOdJbQhd05P6OTbpKM_iVylZz_Sl1YAyy_q9LumA2Rn49h7SFrBhGLY5Ns2e2gGcXVQZumk0CK4AW9bjwbNPKUz0BwDOfB6qbHp8_C5bpxZRLT11rL/s640/4.jpg" style="id: 'BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508977835823007250'" /></a></div></div>

Seriously, break out the china

{I have long loved this image and Kelly Wearstler's china patterns for Pickard (below) - am very into these colors right now!} My husb...

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Dreaming of..

<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlKq95MahhgR_IjTHcqxEEQf4MSqfkRuIscA1T4a4AlpwKvqr6f0cLn3siSTd9o8YrOP5S1R9tt39XH2N0FTS9jErnvEzMRoA3qeI4lwDAXCjBPNJgVwV3xueoXT1kYOntwoXNV2E_SDY/s1600-h/braff-pink-umbrella-l.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlKq95MahhgR_IjTHcqxEEQf4MSqfkRuIscA1T4a4AlpwKvqr6f0cLn3siSTd9o8YrOP5S1R9tt39XH2N0FTS9jErnvEzMRoA3qeI4lwDAXCjBPNJgVwV3xueoXT1kYOntwoXNV2E_SDY/s640/braff-pink-umbrella-l.jpg" style="id: 'BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439605804271173362'" /></a></p><p align="center">stealing a moment in a warm sunny place..It's about this time of year {every year} that I start to get the winter blahs.....I love the retro feel of the pink umbrella above. In fact I love almost all of<a href="http://www.sbumbrella.com/"> <span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#ff6666;">Santa</span> </span><span style="color:#ff6666;">Barbara Designs umbrella's..</span></a></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOto0aRvmpB0zjMKHrA2Z-SZeQfJ1VH4dFYccRbG1PFkb__H_WrwA5U7E8vB9FKjX7F26cBRHK2VD9OUDj7Gmx3xgrKxJAP6OOkIYgeDF4MExSV99ZtZCbWElfm9fMZ4tf9F5qGIxxOcQ/s1600-h/santabarbaradesigns.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439605824431348818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOto0aRvmpB0zjMKHrA2Z-SZeQfJ1VH4dFYccRbG1PFkb__H_WrwA5U7E8vB9FKjX7F26cBRHK2VD9OUDj7Gmx3xgrKxJAP6OOkIYgeDF4MExSV99ZtZCbWElfm9fMZ4tf9F5qGIxxOcQ/s400/santabarbaradesigns.bmp" style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 392px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmNqjv-yrSzDF8md3sJUeCGoy_SIUVwViWRQjS4txHPrTUmjfjYiUrgPU5sHiYfMyh5HXfOYlSd85B3QrQ2gLoWREWybrmUzRoRuf37QxaDMEVsaifc-YUkFiN_4JDXbxXgguioIIkc7Y/s1600-h/braff-outdoor-dining-l.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmNqjv-yrSzDF8md3sJUeCGoy_SIUVwViWRQjS4txHPrTUmjfjYiUrgPU5sHiYfMyh5HXfOYlSd85B3QrQ2gLoWREWybrmUzRoRuf37QxaDMEVsaifc-YUkFiN_4JDXbxXgguioIIkc7Y/s640/braff-outdoor-dining-l.jpg" style="id: 'BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439605789716378786'" /></a></p><p align="center">I would love to have a beach bungalow in a place like the Bahamas someday! I imagine my space would be fresh, clean and "under decorated". {think <a href="http://www.tomscheerer.com/"><span style="color:#339999;">Tom <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Scheerer's</span></span></span> </a>beach spaces} {isn't day dreaming fun?}</p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj__ybNZ8HUdaLySDs-t5H-9jjhxv0nAEbUb7JEae7Qp8eX7nxP93emxKfA0LqyAmSuVbAAiTpornCTlsOql38MRqs83Nbb9HNjYT7vvL7mOI5sde6eDfJUU2AQtI4CFBQpqwKa9AtiH2o/s1600-h/B699F2154T0_f0b22350f844ade238dd50134408481a.jpg"></a></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6KyPZnPVfeGtIlx3FaTBhACYGqibAJeWWfs8ittPAhNx6FwPw3VMhDn_QKP1M-J6tAhs1xrJrgcAh46plgDdsLTZvLs4DMHa3wnQVRllL1oscp_95YsRrAYq62hyphenhyphenYpSyoUI0KJgPcbXk/s1600-h/2690294454_663c287de4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6KyPZnPVfeGtIlx3FaTBhACYGqibAJeWWfs8ittPAhNx6FwPw3VMhDn_QKP1M-J6tAhs1xrJrgcAh46plgDdsLTZvLs4DMHa3wnQVRllL1oscp_95YsRrAYq62hyphenhyphenYpSyoUI0KJgPcbXk/s640/2690294454_663c287de4.jpg" style="id: 'BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439605775346793762'" /></a></p><div align="center">The pure simplicity of this gorgeous outdoor dining spot is magical!<br /></div>

Dreaming of..

stealing a moment in a warm sunny place..It's about this time of year {every year} that I start to get the winter blahs.....I love the r...

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What's Cookin?

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoGpZXIayPMEds2-6-XkRsf8EHNPbyUNSJ1_4SqlQdAIGNZGt5IvreUKRjjNoVVrDgQ8SoPYqdsfFLo5KtG1GeKZXyChULBfDGJEnqe0IgeAz56Hs97J-cK6GUj5NDWU8OrwLU4GJRzRz-/s1600/table.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408034059228964194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoGpZXIayPMEds2-6-XkRsf8EHNPbyUNSJ1_4SqlQdAIGNZGt5IvreUKRjjNoVVrDgQ8SoPYqdsfFLo5KtG1GeKZXyChULBfDGJEnqe0IgeAz56Hs97J-cK6GUj5NDWU8OrwLU4GJRzRz-/s400/table.bmp" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 233px" /></a><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK46lysNL7ek5gfG-JhkO4etrfBwU7O7Z28-nKSFCM0GhIdX19yaGYEnVAc53TQ5WgeCLn9lTAhiroC4fBCDkoFEw3VZzZ9dGe0jDE8nxbjJbSP4tYVgPG_LrzmD3ifhdJgTLDFh9UiHxY/s1600/1.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408033453946624818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK46lysNL7ek5gfG-JhkO4etrfBwU7O7Z28-nKSFCM0GhIdX19yaGYEnVAc53TQ5WgeCLn9lTAhiroC4fBCDkoFEw3VZzZ9dGe0jDE8nxbjJbSP4tYVgPG_LrzmD3ifhdJgTLDFh9UiHxY/s400/1.bmp" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 317px" /></a> </div><div align="left"><br />Keep your Thanksgiving day dinner table simple {because I'm sure you're as busy as I am} + earthy with natural decorations and layered plates in warm color tones..</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left"><em>Are you cooking the whole Thanksgiving she-bang?</em> or just helping with a side dish..</div><div align="left">I'm just helping out this year, so I've decided to bring whipped sweet potatoes a la Ina Garten..click the cookbook below for the easy recipe!</div><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/smashed-sweet-potatoes-recipe/index.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408033933393936578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTvJI-9iLcHp4xB_j-5H2mlBlGq-sshUs1T_easDkxNtcwU3BtRcEbWOCbXy5SDmmhN82UnMjAAFJo19yMdqB5gKNCDIZY717ZPRdccyvfD7fNI9aknMcpD2MaTgyRmM0jNQHovoy3Q2oW/s400/barefoot%2520contessa.jpg" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 340px" /></a> </div><div align="center"><br />while we're on the topic of dinners..The Obamas' hosted a state dinner last night<span style="font-size:85%;color:#00cccc;"><span style="color:#ff6600;">..{wouldn't you</span> <span style="color:#ff6600;">just</span></span><span style="font-size:78%;color:#ff6600;"> </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color:#ff6600;">love to experience an event like that just once in your life? }</span> </span>here are a couple photos via <em>The Huffington Post</em>. Michelle's elegant gown was appropriately design by <a href="http://www.naeemkhan.com/"><span style="color:#339999;">Naeem Khan..<br /></span></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_zLV1-igRXqXEH83PuxuINT6nk_MxZQZkEN8NAYl-rmutMzzu3CiHyOvRunVxTvxqjDZ9cwzAEU-Q94FSGhvgYKoKMz-OhL8vIVUtjzaeeRvBAfareRZTzO0L9VhKvayBHM8MDlwPDpjt/s1600/slide_3800_53683_large.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408032882507874674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_zLV1-igRXqXEH83PuxuINT6nk_MxZQZkEN8NAYl-rmutMzzu3CiHyOvRunVxTvxqjDZ9cwzAEU-Q94FSGhvgYKoKMz-OhL8vIVUtjzaeeRvBAfareRZTzO0L9VhKvayBHM8MDlwPDpjt/s400/slide_3800_53683_large.jpg" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 291px" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_uc0x0g2Df74d0yXtUblw5PKYHw_hpru2SoeqpGsQUIBfBQSOT2uVzvnWZLPu0Mi2PmrgHIrj5whOImcLRCZKNvRdTlp4AJPUsyDk-BwTVfXWFarhJmfFfz9PTHPeZ-5Oc7848qe0hnxS/s1600/2009-11-25-michelleobama.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408032886745005106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_uc0x0g2Df74d0yXtUblw5PKYHw_hpru2SoeqpGsQUIBfBQSOT2uVzvnWZLPu0Mi2PmrgHIrj5whOImcLRCZKNvRdTlp4AJPUsyDk-BwTVfXWFarhJmfFfz9PTHPeZ-5Oc7848qe0hnxS/s400/2009-11-25-michelleobama.jpg" style="WIDTH: 246px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" /></a> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc6600;"><strong>HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY!</strong></span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#cc6600;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#cc6600;">Images: top two: <a href="http://www.hostessblog.com/"><span style="color:#cc6600;">the hostess blog</span></a> {via Country Living}</span></div>

What's Cookin?

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Why not = Plum + Lavender

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CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQs9deA9TyV0lh2WtyKQYYWf1_Sim0l7sP2bMyMojUSQpS60xR7LC4s1eZt4fYmF5VhXlpkfjBI2QtIoSKlqiKex90iGROu2rP-V7xpS6x2ft56XCTk38nVfJu7pLqOrqM31mQFUB0t5eJ/s1600-h/oprah.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402155750002298114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQs9deA9TyV0lh2WtyKQYYWf1_Sim0l7sP2bMyMojUSQpS60xR7LC4s1eZt4fYmF5VhXlpkfjBI2QtIoSKlqiKex90iGROu2rP-V7xpS6x2ft56XCTk38nVfJu7pLqOrqM31mQFUB0t5eJ/s320/oprah.jpg" style="WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" /></a><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5QfkqAto25uqVK2k84z6RPevf91jIWTsmTnNQZTOLhk1blI_OOqivGjtPEn0RU_Kbr00LdGy-PwP3kfxUANMF3Rp_yryxJfECl6mJYyMxUkePW4_csuAM5DlCD8NIYXRdDM9jhVCyVt_x/s1600-h/4___Selected.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402155744370267362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5QfkqAto25uqVK2k84z6RPevf91jIWTsmTnNQZTOLhk1blI_OOqivGjtPEn0RU_Kbr00LdGy-PwP3kfxUANMF3Rp_yryxJfECl6mJYyMxUkePW4_csuAM5DlCD8NIYXRdDM9jhVCyVt_x/s320/4___Selected.jpg" style="WIDTH: 320px; 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CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNQCuV0S8IVpP48C68Oii8NMSr6XBy_dNOfEOwCZaIXonysht1HtoVI6vSE8KS6KOXK7S_oyMz-LWji0ROK3YsxGnWEBkth7KsAN4XvWniNZPl-JX9shePHfNJ9bTgVnXUkWNJtMHtz8YJ/s1600-h/flickr2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402155344060918706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNQCuV0S8IVpP48C68Oii8NMSr6XBy_dNOfEOwCZaIXonysht1HtoVI6vSE8KS6KOXK7S_oyMz-LWji0ROK3YsxGnWEBkth7KsAN4XvWniNZPl-JX9shePHfNJ9bTgVnXUkWNJtMHtz8YJ/s320/flickr2.jpg" style="WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5-Jxvxv95oWMKv6pORVBw9M4pexVgT4fX7Ce9s2rjUp0bFGMJSHY893taIbTel6AnwmkzHSPlRr5Y4SwYDk94PxUYWCt5VL2V8BUUdKaon2a06TcBdVMeLFcEaZDPgvoO_4KDEhB1gnnZ/s1600-h/jamesmerrell.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402155350929752610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5-Jxvxv95oWMKv6pORVBw9M4pexVgT4fX7Ce9s2rjUp0bFGMJSHY893taIbTel6AnwmkzHSPlRr5Y4SwYDk94PxUYWCt5VL2V8BUUdKaon2a06TcBdVMeLFcEaZDPgvoO_4KDEhB1gnnZ/s320/jamesmerrell.jpg" style="WIDTH: 260px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBO5NYHB1VU6-XmA7W5mtLweLkD_bgCxbjs5-K43jMNwX4ZlhO58NekN2BVZunctDk46BiQa9188G7N5de8RWysAp0bkfGKYqjv2zX3ndMyoaD21L67aXbIOCgCcq_L3iYxnOE1Iklvj7E/s1600-h/untitled.bmp"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402155346926853938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBO5NYHB1VU6-XmA7W5mtLweLkD_bgCxbjs5-K43jMNwX4ZlhO58NekN2BVZunctDk46BiQa9188G7N5de8RWysAp0bkfGKYqjv2zX3ndMyoaD21L67aXbIOCgCcq_L3iYxnOE1Iklvj7E/s320/untitled.bmp" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 233px" /></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Typically warm colors like umber, orange + brown are associated with Fall. I love the unexpected use of <em><span style="color:#993399;">plum + purple!</span></em> Images five and six are from Martha Stewart Living, Nov. 2009. I think a purple table setting would be gorgeous for Thanksgiving. There are also instructions in the magazine on how to assemble that beautiful <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">sweetgum</span>-fruit wreath. I can post them if you'd like. {just leave a comment} <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Sweetgum</span> fruit can be purchased <a href="http://www.drynature.com/"><span style="color:#993399;">here</span></a>.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Images: ?, ? Oprah Magazine, Pillows: from the amazing shop</span><a href="http://www.niki-jones.co.uk/Cushion-Covers/1c.aspx"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#993399;"> Niki Jones</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">, Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">flickr</span>, James <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Merrell</span>, Kelly <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Wearstler</span> - i know this image has been around but i still think it's beautiful.</span></div>

Why not = Plum + Lavender

Typically warm colors like umber, orange + brown are associated with Fall. I love the unexpected use of plum + purple! Images five and six...

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Where I'd like to...

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjizyiV98Zy4LNFGkVFAqXQaswbI57HbezkVaSWLJLIEyAXfhFTeac5ZpGNgeEjeOzsbLPiK6yrZPomtCgP-evMj3gYlxbtPfgmHES1Vnu72AKKSwJ6eXIaTJCjotOcdw0pQUd6em9LeYo2/s1600-h/David_Jimenez_Diffa_1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397315931323395170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjizyiV98Zy4LNFGkVFAqXQaswbI57HbezkVaSWLJLIEyAXfhFTeac5ZpGNgeEjeOzsbLPiK6yrZPomtCgP-evMj3gYlxbtPfgmHES1Vnu72AKKSwJ6eXIaTJCjotOcdw0pQUd6em9LeYo2/s400/David_Jimenez_Diffa_1.jpg" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" /></a><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>DINE </strong></span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span></strong></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#000000;">This is a snapshot of <a href="http://www.djimenez.com/"><span style="color:#339999;">David <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Jimenez's</span></span></span> </a>2008 table at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Diffa</span></span>. . I love David's fearless style.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#000000;">I always crave warmth, candlelight and color at this time of year. I'm thinking, turkey day table inspiration? The orange is classic fall but the blue would be unexpected. I've also been dying to paint a wall deep turquoise, this shade is perfection. I just returned from the paint store with similar swatches in hand....</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#339999;">Image: <a href="http://www.habituallychic.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#339999;">Habitually Chic</span></a></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEzdVzVlQaxsR3nhhq0O3R5xjxl5Ky_AYo742bPuKsS0qpK24RvR5i3itrm_9l3dFNYu7Zo_si27ZokgvTYgEe7aPgk7E89U-h4-YG2bwI3n2diZJyaUn9l3bhdyiyYEo7zR8gh5onQXfw/s1600-h/jimenez2.bmp"></a>

Where I'd like to...

DINE This is a snapshot of David Jimenez's 2008 table at Diffa . . I love David's fearless style. I always crave warmth, candleligh...

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GET INSPIRED - Holiday Table Settings

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf_XeLhZQ93KteGvuz3XSVz0z1Ko80u6Wl0h99ge-o4qcC7ZydzntSdk7h28bf4j1_PyqIg1sgk4Yr9q7vCn7iSfrug1qnpwPU49SclDgBdgxJIoXzMZb7PAUroaJYBzodHyxFfa4b6HU/s1600-h/martha-holiday-table-setting-de.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279834012507399762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf_XeLhZQ93KteGvuz3XSVz0z1Ko80u6Wl0h99ge-o4qcC7ZydzntSdk7h28bf4j1_PyqIg1sgk4Yr9q7vCn7iSfrug1qnpwPU49SclDgBdgxJIoXzMZb7PAUroaJYBzodHyxFfa4b6HU/s400/martha-holiday-table-setting-de.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Martha, Martha, Martha</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Image: Martha Stewart</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Byw1xLjrBREuxDlLwGWbxXxlQbbrneH4q34EIZFTTrCDTsQ9YVFTrydSeaPfZp0rsDpzBNwUa41IYH3khjPF7AFMfXzRN23WHMQvcV70YF-4ejC56qTWC8gfErFTjRhJ7P0zvofJ7Z4/s1600-h/gasl_table_settings_02domino.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279831813328382690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Byw1xLjrBREuxDlLwGWbxXxlQbbrneH4q34EIZFTTrCDTsQ9YVFTrydSeaPfZp0rsDpzBNwUa41IYH3khjPF7AFMfXzRN23WHMQvcV70YF-4ejC56qTWC8gfErFTjRhJ7P0zvofJ7Z4/s400/gasl_table_settings_02domino.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 354px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Image: Domino Magazine</span></div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq75BSOQIp7lIlCvNiY_UbVfY6khBp-q105P4qXs8VjVwwjOouKXDHUs6DRdtlDcHX4U9tsgjWtYYbjsd0spJhOqSqY2dJSNYMPuCGl9s4A2ySv_5RiVuw6RpIQIdBOhujKwz9qBwi84c/s1600-h/tablesettings_0001.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279823526134447698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq75BSOQIp7lIlCvNiY_UbVfY6khBp-q105P4qXs8VjVwwjOouKXDHUs6DRdtlDcHX4U9tsgjWtYYbjsd0spJhOqSqY2dJSNYMPuCGl9s4A2ySv_5RiVuw6RpIQIdBOhujKwz9qBwi84c/s400/tablesettings_0001.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 301px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Image: House Beautiful</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Ahhh</span>, The dining table, so many beautiful options...Here's a few tips to get your creative concepts rolling..Never neglect what you already own, don't be afraid to use your fine china and crystal, it only grows dusty in the closet. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Maybe casual dining is more your style, collect evergreens from around the yard and display your collection in similar vases or vessels.... As I've said in the past, just stick with a commonality. Ex, all white, glass, vintage etc. Don't forget to mix textures, scale + height of objects</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#006600;"><strong>PURE ELEGANCE</strong></span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#006600;"></span></strong> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOIhL1bkMISTalejLPDFDxRRwtZzPXx12eoi9xPZDveKE0-REGF3ka8r3qzKQWoj2jplcVPgjPKzC1t07GjrDB6Oc7YCwt8aY00UjQgOzWlzUsyWinaKuMIhY_R3JFfXmZyJkHU6l8mU8/s1600-h/tablesetting01.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279823165470921938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOIhL1bkMISTalejLPDFDxRRwtZzPXx12eoi9xPZDveKE0-REGF3ka8r3qzKQWoj2jplcVPgjPKzC1t07GjrDB6Oc7YCwt8aY00UjQgOzWlzUsyWinaKuMIhY_R3JFfXmZyJkHU6l8mU8/s400/tablesetting01.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 294px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> Image: </span><a href="http://www.bijoukaleidoscope.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#006600;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Bijoukaleidoscope</span></span></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfc04IbnNNuOtkdhnSdcaxCFtKILsD4FcD6MmehDqaiBF0nSnT7q1DG84I4UHg1HFSgZbqem_IZkRf7is3bs2Rd_3aQOKI2zU-ApZRgKWuMQhmi-GtcJK6bm5IPiqK_rREVzQhkgWjZI0/s1600-h/entertain_304_350x263.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279822809500677970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfc04IbnNNuOtkdhnSdcaxCFtKILsD4FcD6MmehDqaiBF0nSnT7q1DG84I4UHg1HFSgZbqem_IZkRf7is3bs2Rd_3aQOKI2zU-ApZRgKWuMQhmi-GtcJK6bm5IPiqK_rREVzQhkgWjZI0/s400/entertain_304_350x263.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 260px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgih18DsIuv2MV5CKh3LT7d879BizcEr9J7wSD7tRur3R38YZvdV4s6rb7me8SyldZ0X5Dnd1CqvHjGclETM6KWqEKNfqXQm9yUuIqbDAb6ByYX7PN9Vk4eU_J44u_xYxxA5obHeA0biqg/s1600-h/e4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279822807026834258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgih18DsIuv2MV5CKh3LT7d879BizcEr9J7wSD7tRur3R38YZvdV4s6rb7me8SyldZ0X5Dnd1CqvHjGclETM6KWqEKNfqXQm9yUuIqbDAb6ByYX7PN9Vk4eU_J44u_xYxxA5obHeA0biqg/s400/e4.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 318px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Image: Carolyne <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Roehm</span></span></div><br />This table setting is very dramatic and sophisticated; although I do try to stay away from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">oversized</span> centerpieces, they tend to block your view across the table..<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjsEzEqPNmC2TsjWybmbjpKiyDFpWeGfnKJy2_4oMVZBkHMfA2PIRiwBX_Aj2gKSS73CP2x9C4WCT5WAYJ_2VttHhNDCeWaooKiZDXQVrwjKaF2BuEZQ1Mt5Bo5RVNJe2g2F_ZHEWx0l4/s1600-h/tablesettings_0004.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279822792159550034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjsEzEqPNmC2TsjWybmbjpKiyDFpWeGfnKJy2_4oMVZBkHMfA2PIRiwBX_Aj2gKSS73CP2x9C4WCT5WAYJ_2VttHhNDCeWaooKiZDXQVrwjKaF2BuEZQ1Mt5Bo5RVNJe2g2F_ZHEWx0l4/s400/tablesettings_0004.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 307px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> Image: House and Garden, December 2007.</span> {<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Aerin</span> Lauder's home}</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjM0CZgLYgDoVLfzpLGA2u77fE26WK4bdTEaQ8bH6qhDXQT_UNgj4bMUXCZf69kmP5uaZZdMoka2GiuE7C11xIStQXZHZa8T87xSBB6mOaiiZAeukSwyOUVtnxRQRmr6QP3LzzigszdU/s1600-h/tablesettings_0007.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279822787183628802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjM0CZgLYgDoVLfzpLGA2u77fE26WK4bdTEaQ8bH6qhDXQT_UNgj4bMUXCZf69kmP5uaZZdMoka2GiuE7C11xIStQXZHZa8T87xSBB6mOaiiZAeukSwyOUVtnxRQRmr6QP3LzzigszdU/s400/tablesettings_0007.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 241px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Image: Better Homes and Gardens<br /></span><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS1u5Kfxh_Sv6YAcrYxz3KhPBaJFDqQVe1MtX1sQ7alTtKi5ImAO3_02JbxCu-WfHXXAWQQbkDYEjKHIVSw4Dav8x2isjyvSlULvPGPGZkP6w0SS5V5hrAUkytn4MNDeuoeOoNwK2tERY/s1600-h/tablesettings_0009.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279822000521695762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS1u5Kfxh_Sv6YAcrYxz3KhPBaJFDqQVe1MtX1sQ7alTtKi5ImAO3_02JbxCu-WfHXXAWQQbkDYEjKHIVSw4Dav8x2isjyvSlULvPGPGZkP6w0SS5V5hrAUkytn4MNDeuoeOoNwK2tERY/s400/tablesettings_0009.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 284px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> Image: Cottage Living<br /></span><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgiOlImeZ4g3BLtIkMMtcVOCS72xAWf-YAQEY-tmWp_Lzs-ttvZH5__kuyV46lmhNQXdxoJyTXXctqlcga2M6ahXwVYMDUIv_9bFlOoGOLqYGnAmpdTtMbqmcSYk615BpV-xaC-VhBR-0/s1600-h/tablesettings_0002.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279821991347555954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgiOlImeZ4g3BLtIkMMtcVOCS72xAWf-YAQEY-tmWp_Lzs-ttvZH5__kuyV46lmhNQXdxoJyTXXctqlcga2M6ahXwVYMDUIv_9bFlOoGOLqYGnAmpdTtMbqmcSYk615BpV-xaC-VhBR-0/s400/tablesettings_0002.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 305px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Image: Domino Magazine</span></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZHpUXTxjfDvm7G5UxRwhqoLF_AJ6t-_lNygqJFs9p7JTL-ZXCc9k_94nLgqDSz4fKeP2L3FfBeSdmCf7aBkDubo8bBNUMXOMBrJ6StemmrBkMZaok4ZF0BOgdks71C_wRm2PGSVdaPcE/s1600-h/bell-napkin-decountryliving.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279821986245865714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZHpUXTxjfDvm7G5UxRwhqoLF_AJ6t-_lNygqJFs9p7JTL-ZXCc9k_94nLgqDSz4fKeP2L3FfBeSdmCf7aBkDubo8bBNUMXOMBrJ6StemmrBkMZaok4ZF0BOgdks71C_wRm2PGSVdaPcE/s400/bell-napkin-decountryliving.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCxzDq-ZGcZ7c2N2bDH2qfyqPJr8P8IVyPehC_jDUOJjb6zPIbo0XhtA4JOi2Zt_F_VxvQ8OfG0MW-JAouHHq7EvdohofW7pmO4HbkWIpxySWODUT53fSdsHJmjZ0ENoJPcmsWYZtEGsE/s1600-h/rabbits-plates-deplaidcountrylving.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279821983736037170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCxzDq-ZGcZ7c2N2bDH2qfyqPJr8P8IVyPehC_jDUOJjb6zPIbo0XhtA4JOi2Zt_F_VxvQ8OfG0MW-JAouHHq7EvdohofW7pmO4HbkWIpxySWODUT53fSdsHJmjZ0ENoJPcmsWYZtEGsE/s400/rabbits-plates-deplaidcountrylving.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> Image: Country Living</span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#006600;"> BUFFET STYLE</span></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFhbjWFtsHppt5FWLk8wRukRCE0xrG6PdJMQ4He8OlcK6Y3qEvxRhMkWTrMzGnXlhWgAnWG1KZN5ttQcDbpDQJgtmPs0kezVqoL_iWtzlqPGj2pIsGNl-bxc_D1KkLggN1xVSv6VGi6XQ/s1600-h/countryliving3buffet.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279821554504812706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFhbjWFtsHppt5FWLk8wRukRCE0xrG6PdJMQ4He8OlcK6Y3qEvxRhMkWTrMzGnXlhWgAnWG1KZN5ttQcDbpDQJgtmPs0kezVqoL_iWtzlqPGj2pIsGNl-bxc_D1KkLggN1xVSv6VGi6XQ/s400/countryliving3buffet.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 326px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Image: Country Living<br /></span><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXj_QsEGoAz-qBfMOoR09fciJRyulsWc9l6pvzqQn2qXEbta1oqBccKRwO3dx-t3eYpnoYfm2qCVG46ePwI5y8oVUXE3hWEKOE6tS_jtI3pIopAmnJiM94K_qgCdskRIst_CXyTpX6hrg/s1600-h/clock-buffet-de.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279821542564899986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXj_QsEGoAz-qBfMOoR09fciJRyulsWc9l6pvzqQn2qXEbta1oqBccKRwO3dx-t3eYpnoYfm2qCVG46ePwI5y8oVUXE3hWEKOE6tS_jtI3pIopAmnJiM94K_qgCdskRIst_CXyTpX6hrg/s400/clock-buffet-de.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><strong><span style="color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#000000;">Image: Country Living</span></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#006600;">CASUAL BUT STILL REFINED</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#006600;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS2TB1vj2SryPM6vQzhhl3YgQ2Cj5Uh4NkViMlBdwww5k0aM_lOviPPUolILNiOFu-BVugkqtUQpaxCYs-bNhbe1MbSAQHWjGnI9ejjNWZBXwZcBjWDGd3vIGyIOXAuTPdYx1LDTEHfTU/s1600-h/gasl_green08_diningroom_01domino.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279821008968607762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS2TB1vj2SryPM6vQzhhl3YgQ2Cj5Uh4NkViMlBdwww5k0aM_lOviPPUolILNiOFu-BVugkqtUQpaxCYs-bNhbe1MbSAQHWjGnI9ejjNWZBXwZcBjWDGd3vIGyIOXAuTPdYx1LDTEHfTU/s400/gasl_green08_diningroom_01domino.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 354px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> Image: Domino Magazine</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOL6Ww9_Mk9MQ8YDEZXsOMfVkjiKZa8KDCMG02AMU7NdF9DWBiZDggb0noBfbwdQea9oS-xS99Ds-YKrTMjZViM5rVyQ3uWrFDO_jxUMCG9G2hdLvUMgP80eyUAceNbR_mn1-eiDeYTkU/s1600-h/countryliving2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279821001091264738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOL6Ww9_Mk9MQ8YDEZXsOMfVkjiKZa8KDCMG02AMU7NdF9DWBiZDggb0noBfbwdQea9oS-xS99Ds-YKrTMjZViM5rVyQ3uWrFDO_jxUMCG9G2hdLvUMgP80eyUAceNbR_mn1-eiDeYTkU/s400/countryliving2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">Image: Country Living</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279820997326273330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkTNQgRP6WXzctIhHUZpPenLWLYR-Krml-cEI2N4Tc_Vym7enwZTiGnkagwVHuDEflTJxkIErH0qT40cjSHwSor5Azm3GckTsmDmE-PYVVoOcjWPMU9CsUkZQYz65A6cpRkeNvIp1Z5u4/s400/tablesettings_0008.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 295px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><span style="font-size:78%;">Image: Better Homes and Gardens</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0jeMcw48hKMpk-b49mW44Gimn9f7i2ewF98LYQ6cyVWHv8A9liqZv9Nqy_QVdWLiyJ8b4y5S_6B5pCL34dXfsXKYgG0kneuSv59afURxr7k8mt6L66BI-GQe4nbrl60IjTAf89uMQt20/s1600-h/countryliving.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279820999281453458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0jeMcw48hKMpk-b49mW44Gimn9f7i2ewF98LYQ6cyVWHv8A9liqZv9Nqy_QVdWLiyJ8b4y5S_6B5pCL34dXfsXKYgG0kneuSv59afURxr7k8mt6L66BI-GQe4nbrl60IjTAf89uMQt20/s400/countryliving.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Image: Country Living</span> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">ACCENT YOUR SIMPLE DISHES </div><div align="center">{perfect for the first course, or dessert}<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCX3GRjUHqhgWFtcdPNWgytH5QsHgFGqzsHhPYhoHstvInzc2KLx-SDM6SZ-Igzu9E5t4mph46wOK1BGDdgtuXKdqgQuhVDc_ayKfSWmSDf9ztTEriPiq3vRYS3BMDKXdp85VUQFtPak4/s1600-h/tablesettings_0005.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279820243859758674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCX3GRjUHqhgWFtcdPNWgytH5QsHgFGqzsHhPYhoHstvInzc2KLx-SDM6SZ-Igzu9E5t4mph46wOK1BGDdgtuXKdqgQuhVDc_ayKfSWmSDf9ztTEriPiq3vRYS3BMDKXdp85VUQFtPak4/s400/tablesettings_0005.jpg" style="WIDTH: 302px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAyGDiS6tWjvbQrtmjFsG8K4_7LLkwgE-ztF_lVf2wjQz2S4LSDqNueZp3YOor7GXVDb0lxYw5fViwHUfTJbf3hF6jPsTGWIhyfGr_QrLfccdq-Rmccp85VsUBczBogI1EUC3VX857lPo/s1600-h/tablesettings_0003.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279820229945662098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAyGDiS6tWjvbQrtmjFsG8K4_7LLkwgE-ztF_lVf2wjQz2S4LSDqNueZp3YOor7GXVDb0lxYw5fViwHUfTJbf3hF6jPsTGWIhyfGr_QrLfccdq-Rmccp85VsUBczBogI1EUC3VX857lPo/s400/tablesettings_0003.jpg" style="WIDTH: 317px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.katespade.com/"><span style="color:#009900;">Kate Spade</span> </a>+ <a href="http://www.hermes.com/"><span style="color:#009900;">Hermes</span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Images: Elle Decor</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div><div align="center">More reading on the subject....</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMdtJ1hAdoMxsM1z47fm0eRan41JE8WARlwamyEzbTn9bv4Tdy4C2B9Drvnmq7rfd3l16oNZ8XIQorKfrioGLgS5iGkhoD2KZUFi76trEOjAdfgxWK2lRrvzamjufuCFP2U1Whld8COds/s1600-h/e1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279819197467010770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMdtJ1hAdoMxsM1z47fm0eRan41JE8WARlwamyEzbTn9bv4Tdy4C2B9Drvnmq7rfd3l16oNZ8XIQorKfrioGLgS5iGkhoD2KZUFi76trEOjAdfgxWK2lRrvzamjufuCFP2U1Whld8COds/s400/e1.jpg" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 243px" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXBkdOaNs0EbmCKqVBpOf7yoHfS8-tda17e4RcRkakxmba7jvjOo-uZvGECkmWyP9f9SsVYzNjr78qrgDMbXwBWddzsn2YVKGupPISfl0np6rf9d0hbyLdFFTTSIA_jVstzU_y7hyphenhyphen1sWA/s1600-h/515R4XZY3XL__SS500_.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279819194623471858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXBkdOaNs0EbmCKqVBpOf7yoHfS8-tda17e4RcRkakxmba7jvjOo-uZvGECkmWyP9f9SsVYzNjr78qrgDMbXwBWddzsn2YVKGupPISfl0np6rf9d0hbyLdFFTTSIA_jVstzU_y7hyphenhyphen1sWA/s400/515R4XZY3XL__SS500_.jpg" style="WIDTH: 303px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" /></a><br />left: From the queen of entertaining, A Passion <em>for</em> Parties by <a href="http://www.carolyneroehm.com/"><span style="color:#009900;">Carolyne <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Roehm</span></span></a></div><div align="center">right: The New Book of Table Settings, by Chris Bryant and Paige Gilchrist </div><div align="center">{often naturally inspired}</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;color:#cc0000;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">BON</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">APPETIT</span></span></em></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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