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tips on table settings, menu planning and recipes

Blue and Pomegranate ‘Um Sweet

Hello everyone in tablescape bloggersville!  Thanks to Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for hosting our weekly event.  Please check out her link to see all of the marvelous tablescapes ready for review today. I am not sure I … Continue reading

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Finger Lickin’ Turnovers

Recently I was a guest in Deb’s home for dinner. The grandchildren of her family were all there making for a great time no matter what food was served. When I asked what I could to to help prepare dinner … Continue reading

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Dishes, Dishes, Dishes

What is it about these beautiful, wonderful, shiny, colorful, mood setting, fired objects that make them so irresistible. Deb and I have a hard time deciding who is the most passionate about dinnerware and table settings in general.  I never … Continue reading

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My Little Tablescape in Red

I love bright bold colors…when I found these square red plates with matching pieces at Kohl’s it was a no brainer that I would need a few. In my new little apartment I have this very, very, small table so … Continue reading

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What a Hoot

It seems owls are cropping up everywhere these days. And I love them! They are cute and whimsical.  So let’s do a little show and tell, shall we? I love City Chic Country Mouse for many reasons, most notably their … Continue reading

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Sandra Lee

You know that saying, “if you want it done, you gotta do it yourself.”  I am pretty sure Deb might be saying that this morning as I forgot to get a tablescape setup for Tablescape Thursday hosted by Susan at … Continue reading

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Apartment 309 Makeover Continued

I am going to take some time this week to keep my promise to show you the process of making my small apartment home.  I completed the kitchen and showed you that now it is time to focus on the … Continue reading

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A Ghostly Good Time

Ghosts and goblins and spiders, oh my! Welcome to Tablescape Thursday, hosted by the ever delightful Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. Do be sure to stop by and see what she has in store for you this week. … Continue reading

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Christmas Napkins

Yes, I’ve been at it again, sewing more napkins out of some gorgeous Christmas fabric. These make wonderful hostess gifts for the holidays, the perfect thing to show up with at any holiday party.  (Click on the pictures below to … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving and Fall Napkins

There is nothing like a pretty fall table setting to get you in the spirit of the holiday season. I’ve had some fall fabric in my stash for 3+ years and this year I decided to get it out and … Continue reading

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