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What's Your Coffee Table Style?
At my house, I often pile coffee table books, magazines, and decorative objects on my coffee table. Of course, I try to keep it tidy through the use of trays, but sometimes the number of things on my coffee table gets a little overwhelming. While I admire the minimalist look, it's just not my style.
Come Party With Me: Almost Meatless Thanksgiving — The Look
When done properly, a table runner and tablecloth can both be used to create a harmonious and gorgeous table setting. Think of it like you would clothing: if one is patterned and textured, the other should be simple and plain. Here, a rich brown-velvet runner is placed on top of an elegant white cloth.
Kidoodles: Thanksgiving Turkeys For the Table
It's time to rally the troops for a day of arts and crafts that can be showcased at the holiday table. A win-win, this simple project will have everyone feeling useful, creates decor for the evening, and leaves little mess in its wake.
Supplies needed:
- Small pumpkins
- Peel and stick foam paper
- Small marshmallows and a black pen (substitute googly eyes if you have some)
- Scissors
Open House: What's on Your Coffee Table?
A coffee table in some ways is a window to your soul. On my coffee table you'll find a plentiful stock of shelter magazines; DIY, design, and art books; expensive candles (a guilty pleasure); matches; coasters (for my wine habit); a silver dish to catch odds and ends; the workings of my latest craft project; and a deck of I ♥ NY cards. My mother's coffee table is much more formal, with flowers, decorative (useless) accents, and a big Taschen coffee table book opened to her favorite botanical illustration.
Casa Capsule: The Week That Was
- Check out Twilight's Cullen family house.
- Take a tour of Kate Walsh's lovely LA home.
- Learn how to make a wreath from CB2 ornaments!
- Steal these decorating ideas from the set of New Moon.
- Create festive Fall votives for your Thanksgiving table.
- Try making one of these DIY advent calendars.
Share Your Thanksgiving Vignettes!
I hope by now you've joined my new group Lovely Little Vignettes, which is the place to share photos of the small vignettes you create in your home, or those you see online or at a friend's home. There were some great Halloween decorating vignettes shared in the group, but now I'm anxious to see your more autumnal and Thanksgiving-related vignettes! (If you're not sure what I mean by vignettes, this slideshow should make it clear.) So, show me what you got!
Dress Your Table With Cinnamon and Roses
Walking around the tasting tent at the Food Network NYC Food and Wine Festival, I came across a fabulous decorating idea — it's perfect for Fall or the holidays — that I plan to re-create in a tablescape. You can to, here's how to: - Start by covering the table with a simple cloth. Arrange a thin layer of gauzy fabric over the tablecloth.
- Sprinkle the table with rose petals in a color that matches the party's theme.
Off to Market: Thanksgiving Accessories
Creating a memorable Thanksgiving is not just about serving a moist turkey and flavorful pureed potatoes. It's also about enjoying a meal with loved ones! Since the time spent around the table is the most important part of the day, I like to pay special attention to the table setting.
Come Party With Me: My First Thanksgiving — The Look
For your first Thanksgiving don't worry about decorating your entire house, instead make sure everything is CLEAN and light a fire if you have a fire place. Focus your energy on creating a gorgeous table setting. Start looking for table decor now — a few weeks before the dinner — and set the table several days before Thanksgiving.
Come Party With Me: Fall Dinner - The Look
Putting together a fall table setting is fun and easy. For a fall dinner party I recommend going for a rustic, golden look. Cover the table in a festive brown tablecloth with fall accents and colors.
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