5 Christmas Tablescape Ideas

Sunday, 11 December 2011 17:55 Written by cathy 0 Comments

So it’s just about that time of year to gather around the table with family and friends!!! Here are some Christmas tablescape ideas to inspire you when decorating for that special occasion.

Love these red lanterns Jen used over at At Home In The Northwest. A simple tablescape but boy, what a statement those splashes of red make!

Here is a beautiful tablescape created by Dining Delight with her daughter. Love the white and silver with the natural touches of the pinecones and greenery.

This beautiful tablescape was shared by Jordan and Janette at their blog, The 2 Seasons. It is the Ralph Lauren Christmas tablescape from the Ralph Lauren flagship store in New York city. Stop by their blog HERE to see more of the detail photos from this tablescape. The floral centerpiece is amazing as well as the dishes used in this setting!

And if you’re dreaming of a coastal Christmas, check out this amazing tablescape by Coral And Coast. So simple, clean and beautiful. Love the driftwood and starfish!

And last but certainly not least is this beautiful tablescape created by Between Naps On The Porch. The Reindeer candleholders are simply to die for!!! Love them! AND…if you’d still like other Christmas tablescape inspiration, stop on by this post at Between Naps On The Porch where other bloggers linked their tablescape ideas! Endless possibilities!!!

Merry Christmas!

5 Thanksgiving Place Setting Ideas

Friday, 18 November 2011 21:26 Written by cathy 0 Comments

A simple and creative place setting by Design Evolution. And Michelle is even nice enough to provide a FREE download for the cards!

And Sarah at Sheek Shindigs has this adorable sailboat treat holder/place setting with step-by-step instructions.

Indian Corn Place Card Holder with M & M’s! Holiday Crafts and Creations has a ton of creative ideas for Thanksgiving. Check ‘em out!

Cathie Filian shares a tutorial on making these great fabric leaf place setting cards at Domestic In The City.

And you can always rely on Martha Stewart to provide a simply elegant solution!

5 Simple Thanksgiving Centerpieces

Wednesday, 16 November 2011 19:54 Written by cathy 0 Comments

Great ideas for cranberry decor over at Thoughtfully Simple.

Simple Veggie Centerpiece at Better Homes and Garden.

How easy, right?! Glass vase, cranberries and candle = DONE! Check out The Yellow Cape Cod’s post on fruit and flower centerpieces.

Thanksgiving makes us all a little nuts right?! Good Housekeeping shares some great centerpieces HERE.

And check out this quick and easy tutorial for pumpkin votive centerpieces at A Pumpkin And A Princess!

Fabulous Fall Fabrics

Wednesday, 26 October 2011 16:26 Written by cathy 0 Comments

Ha…say that five times fast!

I had a meeting yesterday with a local Shumacher rep. here at our local Designer’s Market to talk fabric design and view their collection on site. It was pure HEAVEN!

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What I love about the Shumacher collection is the vast variety of patterns and styles. There’s the straight up traditional fabrics, which really appeal to many in historical parts of Richmond, and there’s the edgy and fun modern fabrics that can really make a statement in a space.

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These colorful fabrics are from the fall line by Martyn Lawrence Bullard. Such an awesome palette of color, texture and pattern. Love his designs! And there are so many other wonderful designers creating great fabrics and wallpapers that are carried by Shumacher. Shumacher does sell to the trade only so seek out an interior designer or representative to have a peek at the awesomeness! You won’t be disappointed!