With everything that's going on in the world right now, I know the last thing you may be thinking about is setting the table for Easter. But with Easter right around the corner, I still wanted to share an easy Easter table setting to help brighten our spirits. The celebration of Easter may be different this year, with each of us doing our own in-home intimate gatherings, but our desire to celebrate hasn't changed... especially at Easter. Today, I wanted to share a very easy and simple take on an Easter table setting that can be created with things we already have on hand. Even though I wanted to add fresh florals from the grocery store, I didn't. Instead, I thought of a ...
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A Simple Fall Table Setting
With entertaining season right around the corner, I wanted to share a simple fall table setting idea. And when I say simple, I mean simple. Today, I'm joining a wonderful group of bloggers to bring you a whole collection of table setting ideas. Alicia from Nick & Alicia invited me to join in, and I'm so happy to be bringing you an easy idea you can recreate in your own home. So many times, I know setting and decorating a table can be a little bit intimidating... but it doesn't have to be. And setting a beautiful table also doesn't mean it has to be anything extravagant or fancy. I kept it as simple as possible on my table, and I loved how easy it was to put together, and how lovely it ...
On The Search For New Dinnerware
You may be surprised to know, that even with all of the table setting and entertaining ideas I've shared over the years, I've never really had an "official" dinnerware set to use for everyday meals. I've collected a lot of dishes, mainly from thrift stores and estate sales, but they've never been in a complete set, or in perfect condition. Affiliate links are provided below. Full disclosure here. Several years ago, I bought a really pretty set, that I've showcased in so many table decor ideas, but there's always been a few things about them that I haven't loved. Todd and I have been using them exclusively since we got married, but the little things I'd noticed about ...
Christmas Table Setting In The Dining Room
Raise your hand if you've ever felt overwhelmed or intimidated by setting a holiday table. If you're raising your hand, know that I've been right there with you. I can remember a time when it felt like a really hard task... but honestly, setting the table for a holiday really doesn't need to be all that stressful or hard... promise. All that matters at the end of the day, is that you're gathering together with family and friends to celebrate. And if we're really being honest, the only necessities are the plates and silverware... okay, and maybe a glass! But we also like things to be pretty too, right? Today, for my Christmas table setting in the dining room, I'm sharing such an easy ...
Christmas Table Setting In The Breakfast Nook
Are you ready for a bunch of Christmas posts? I hope so, because these next few weeks are going to be jam packed full of decorating ideas, home tours and all other things Christmas! Bring it on! Today, I'm joining a group of blogging friends to bring you ideas on decorating your table for the holiday season. I'll also be sharing another fun idea tomorrow too... so get ready to have all the table setting inspiration you'll need this year! I always love to set the table in the breakfast nook a little bit more laid back. The space itself is more casual with the bench seating, all the pillows and the smaller setting of the breakfast nook. It's also one of my favorite rooms to ...
Pumpkin Fall Table
Last fall I decided I wanted to plant pumpkins. Lots and lots of pumpkins. I kept imagining a front porch full of them, so this spring I planted 4 different varieties. Fast forward a few months and I literally have pumpkins coming out of my ears. But, that's not really a problem, is it? Especially for a heart that loves fall. And another reason having baskets full of pumpkins isn't a problem? Fall tablescapes. That's right, today I'm bringing you another fall table idea, only this time, it's all about the pumpkins from my garden. I'm so happy Shannon from AKA Designs asked me to join in on her fall tablescapes tour. Let's get started, shall we? Since this fall table is all ...
Fall Table Setting
Fall is such a lovely time of the year. All the colors, the textures and the spectacular golden hour. It's all just so beautiful, and more than anything I wanted to capture that feeling, that magic, in my fall table setting this year. I am so happy and honored to be joining another amazing group of bloggers and to be sharing our fall table settings, all brought together by Alicia from A Burst of Beautiful. In keeping with my simple, nature loving heart, I wanted the focal of my table to focus on just that... the beauty of nature during fall! Combining it all together in a cornucopia seemed like the perfect way to bring it all together. I'll share how I created the fall ...
Summer Table Setting
With summer officially here, and those summer parties in full swing, today I wanted to share our summer table setting as part of the styled and set blog tour hosted by the lovely Lory of Designthusiasm! Each season we've joined together to bring you simple entertaining ideas, and for this tablescape, I've done just what I always do... keep it simple! If you're joining me from Becky Cunningham, welcome! I'm so happy to have you! And now, let's take a peek at my table. I always like to start with a focal point, or a center idea, and this time, it was the beautiful grass that seems to be growing along the edge of every ditch in our small town. I was able to cut off a few bundles ...
Setting The Table For Easter
Today, it's all about setting the table for Easter! I'm joining several other awesome bloggers to share how we set our tables! A big thank you to Lory from Designthusiasm for including me in this Styled & Set series! And if you're visiting from Kelley Nan, welcome! I'm so happy to have you! :) For our Easter table this year, I kept it pretty simple... just like I normally do. A little trip outdoors to trim some of our blooming willow tree branches provided the perfect amount of inspiration and color! Those lovely willow branches made everything feel so fresh and happy! And now that we have a bigger table in the breakfast nook, we can use this space to seat more guests! ...
Valentines Day Table
I have something special in store for today, some Valentines Day decorating and entertaining ideas! Valentines Day decorating isn't a normal thing around here, and I typically don't do too much, but today I'm joining a group of very talented bloggers to bring you some Valentines Day entertaining ideas! Lory from Designthusiasm asked me to join in on the fun and I'm sharing my very simplified version of a Valentines Day dessert table, buffet style. If you're stopping by from Eleven Gables, welcome to our home! Staying true to my norm, I kept it simple... just like Anthony and I do every year. We've never been a couple who goes overboard for Valentines Day, and for me that's ...
Our Christmas Table
I think it's safe to say that our home is officially decorated for Christmas... and I'm still not done. We've been making a few fun changes in the house and I've honestly had so much fun doing things a little bit different this year. I enjoy changing up our home, and we've been doing just that... mixing things up, adding in some new pieces and planning new and big projects for next year! My love for home is running full steam ahead! Today, I'm sharing our Christmas table as part of the fun and inspiring "Styled & Set" holiday entertaining group of bloggers Lory from Designthusiasm started and organized! We've all gathered over the course of this week to bring you Christmas ...
Thanksgiving Table Ideas & My Top Tips
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and if you're hosting family and friends this season, I'm here to share a few different ideas to give you inspiration for the big day! Having hosted Thanksgiving in our home several times, I know just how fun it can be... but also how stressful you can feel trying to get it all done! We try to make sure our home is in tip top shape for guests and visiting family. We're setting the table, finishing last minute to-do list items and then prepping food. It's a wonderful holiday, but semi stressful as the host. Today I'm sharing different Thanksgiving table ideas, & my top tips to make the day smooth sailing! After all, stressing on the big day is ...
Our Fall Table
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I am so excited to be bringing you a fun entertaining post for today, our fall table! I've joined forces with several other blogging friends to share beautiful entertaining ideas to get your creativity going! A big thank you to Lory from Designthusiasm for coordinating and inviting me to be part of this awesome group! For the table decorations this year, I wanted the main focus to be on the beauty of the fall season. For me, that means bringing the outdoor elements inside, and in the form of tree branch clippings. If you've read the blog for any length of time, you know that's just about my favorite way to decorate. ...
Fall Table Setting
Today, I'm sharing my first post specifically featuring the beauty of the fall season. It's one of my very favorite seasons, and for good reason! It's so full of gorgeous color, texture and beautiful outdoor elements that make decorating for the season so easy, and lovely! For today's post, I want to introduce my beautiful friend Chelsea and her gorgeous home. She and her husband moved into their new custom built home in March, and I was so happy, excited and honored that I could help with portions of their design decisions in their new home. When they moved in this Spring, she asked that I help her "spruce" things up, and that's exactly what I've been doing! I've slowly been helping ...
Easy Baby Shower Decor
Yesterday I shared how I made the lovely floral letter, and today I'm showing the simple way I decorated for my cousin's baby shower a few weeks ago. I have to admit though, that I completely forgot to take pictures once I had everything set up. It wasn't until lunch had been served and we were doing dishes that I realized I had completely spaced the pictures... Sometimes I amaze myself at how put together I am... ha! So, before we had everything completely put away and tidied up, I grabbed an extra plate and took a few pictures. Thus, this isn't exactly what it looked like, but it's pretty close. Just imagine the entire breakfast nook table, and dining room table, with a place ...
The Simple Thanksgiving Table Sources
Yesterday I shared how I created the simple Thanksgiving table. I love a pretty table for the holidays, but am all about doing it with what I have on hand, and on a budget. Below, I'm sharing the sources for each and every item I used to create our table. When I started decorating our table for Thanksgiving, I realized just how much I love to reuse items from our home. I love to give each and every item we own a multipurpose meaning. Sure, a wreath is know for hanging on a wall or door, but why not use it as a centerpiece? Same for the blanket I used as the table cloth. Decorating is about thinking outside of the box, and using what you have on hand in new, creative ways. Now, I ...
The Simple Thanksgiving Table
I can hardly believe it, but Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Most of us are probably in the early stages of planning, but today I thought I'd share the simple Thanksgiving table. No worry, no fuss, just a simple gathering to enjoy your family and friends. As you probably know, I always tend to decorate on the simpler side of things. Simple is in my blood. But just because something is simple, doesn't mean it's not beautiful. This year, I've created the simple Thanksgiving table. It's the table that doesn't leave room for stress, but focuses instead on the family gathering. It's the table that doesn't overwhelm guests, making them feel uncomfortable, but instead ...
Easy Fall Table Setting
With Holiday entertaining right around the corner, I wanted to share an easy, fast and really pretty way to set your table. Nothing fancy is required, and it's sure to be a show stopper! Have I ever mentioned how much I love soup? It's one of my very favorite meals, especially during Fall and Winter. I could quite possibly eat soup every week. It's cozy, comforting, yummy... and easy! So, I decided to share a "soup party" fall table setting idea. It's so easy, you can definitely re-create this for your next gathering... To start the table setting, I used this plaid blanket from Ikea as my runner. I folded it into thirds, quickly ironed out the major wrinkles, then draped it ...
Thanksgiving Table Setting
Thanksgiving is truly one of my favorite Holidays. I love gathering together as a family and sharing the undeniable feeling of pure grateful bliss. It's easy to get caught up with life, with what we don't have, with our never ending wish list, but it's important to remember the things we do have. We are blessed, and I don't ever want to be un-grateful for all the incredible blessing that we have been given. That's one of the reasons I decided to create my Thanksgiving burlap placemats. They're the perfect, gentle reminder for us to be grateful and to give thanks. It's so incredibly important. And even though Anthony and I will be traveling to spend Thanksgiving with his family, I ...
DIY Handmade Wood Chargers
Remember our Thanksgiving Table Setting? Well, one of my favorite things about it was our DIY Handmade Wood Chargers. Words can't describe how much I absolutely love them! They're different and simple and amazing and just enough... And might I mention that they're easy to make? We started with a 24" wide x 48" long piece of birch wood... Then I decided on the shape and size of the charger. I wanted to use as much of the board as possible, so I had Anthony cut it in half width wise and then in thirds length wide. We ended up with 8 12" x 12" chargers.... From there, I used one of my favorite cutting boards to use as a template on the corners... I simply made sure both ...
Thanksgiving Table Setting
I know that Thanksgiving is a few weeks away for us US folks, but I couldn't help and decorate our table! And since it's $30 Thursday, I decided to use the challenge to create something new for our table! In case you're new here, $30 Thursday is a monthly challenge where April from House By Hoff and Jen from Migonis Home test ourselves to create unique and easy ideas that can be made for $30 or less. This month, we focused our attention on table settings! Here's what I came up with: I brought out my grandma's dinnerware.... and set it on top of our handmade wooden chargers, tutorial coming soon! And remember those denim leaves that I shared a while back? Well, I ...
