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On the Porch
Most of my days start on the porch where I can hear the faint trickle of water from the fountain, hear bird sounds, think quietly, read and enjoy that first cup of coffee. Sometimes I’m joined by a...
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Tables Done Vietnam Style
Among the many things I loved about traveling in Vietnam were the table settings. Always there were lovely dishes, fresh flowers and cleverly folded napkins on the tables. Best of all, the markets were...
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Debut of the Blues
Recently, all things blue and white have been attracting my attention. That color combination is not a new phenomenon, but these days it catches my eye at every turn, and I have nary a thing in that...
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An Easy Start
As often happens, what is already on the table inspires what happens next. In this case, it’s the wonderful piece of antique embroidered cloth that is used for a runner, the flowers and the female...
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Gourmet Delight
Traveling from Maine to Texas, we aren’t seeing too many tablescapes. Let’s face it, the emphasis at Cracker Barrel isn’t on the table! Luckily, I am prepared to share a lovely one from a recent...
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Easy Does It
It’s easy to prepare a table when a beautiful woven silk runner and tulips left from Valentine’s are already there to inspire. Looking in the cupboard for dishes, the fake Fiesta ones offered the most...
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And on the Table….
OK, now that we know how to eat lobster, let’s get it on the table! I just found these cute lobster placemats. What’s great about them is they are paper so no matter how messy they get, they go right...
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Never Too Many!
No question about it, I’m crazy about using pumpkins and gourds this time of year, and there’s no such thing as too many. Wherever they are used, they add such color and texture, two of my favorite...
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Done!
There is still some last minute shopping to do and presents to be wrapped, but the table is set for Christmas dinner. I’m not sure what that says about my priorities! It was easy to get this one ready...
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Olive Oil Cans & A Corkscrew
Ordinarily whatever happens to be on the dining room table inspires a dinner, but this time around the reverse was true. I really wanted to make lobster risotto for our gourmet group which made me...
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