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The Final Touch: A Lovely Pear Place Setting

Here’s one last tip that will sure make your Thanksgiving table unforgettable.
Starting with terrific amber glass plates that I picked up at a discount price, all it took was a curvaceous bosc pear, a sprig of pyracantha berries, a tiny bundle of millet, and a gold trimmed place card to create what I like to [...]

The Perfect Autumn Leaf Table Runner

Thanksgiving is slowly approaching and what is better than an inexpensive, easy and creative table runner. Your friends and family will feel as if they are sitting right in your backyard.
Try it out and remember, just have fun with it!
How to Create an Autumn Leaf Table Runner:

Start with a piece of clear cellophane cut to [...]

It’s All About Filberts & Mums

Thanksgiving is only a few days away and if you’re still looking for a centerpiece to make your table an elegant display of the season try using filberts and mums.
I prefer to use multiple smaller floral accents as opposed to one large centerpiece. Using smaller centerpieces will allow you to easily move the arrangements around [...]

Tabletop Trees with Personality

Three trees, three different materials, three different stories. What’s your story?
Tie A Yellow Ribbon
A small way to keep the troops in our hearts and minds throughout the holiday season is to decorate a tree with yellow ribbons and top it off with an American Flag. This one is a faux. It’s what I [...]

Thanksgiving Colored Bottle Place Card Holders

Take a look at this video for tips on how to make Colored Bottle Place Card Holders. They add a great touch to any Thanksgiving table setting. These place card holders go great with the Sunflower and Fruit Candle Holders shown in my last post.
Give this idea a try. Remember, just have fun with [...]

Thanksgiving Sunflower and Fruit Candle Holders

Thanksgiving will be here before we know it! I’ll be posting videos with ideas for setting a creative Thanksgiving table. Look out for them during the upcoming weeks. I hope they inspire you to add a few unique touches this year and even create some new traditions of your own.
I made these videos a year [...]