Formal Table Setting

Since casual entertaining is the norm these days, it can be daunting to set the table for a formal occasion. Thanksgiving is a holiday where we tend to pull out all the stops including using your best linens, stemware and flatware. Here is a simple diagram that demonstrates what goes where. Print this out and tuck it in your china cabinet or buffet for future... [Read more...]

Martha Stewart

Thanksgiving is a mere week away. Are you ready? While there is quite a bit of pressure cooking the meal of the year, hosts also need to think about setting the holiday table. No need to stress - this simple and elegant table setting demonstrates that you can achieve a festive look with little effort. The table setting created by the staff at Martha Stewart... [Read more...]

Natural Table Elements

Posted on November 11, 2011 By Lynda (Edit) Leave a Comment
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Celebrate the fall season by incorporating natural elements into your table settings. Pumpkins, apples, gourds and branches of berries can all look beautiful artfully arranged in a tablescape. You can enhance this natural look with some great items from Didriks that have a great organic style. Chilewich’s Faux Bois Tablemat is digitally printed to simulate... [Read more...]

mauviel coookware roaster

When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner all eyes are on the Turkey. Here is Ina Garten's recipe for roasting an exceptional bird.   Barefoot Contessa's Perfect Roast Turkey Ingredients 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 lemon, zested and juiced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 fresh turkey (10 to 12 pounds) Kosher salt Freshly... [Read more...]

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For only 2 months, November and December, Heath Ceramics offers their Seasonal Collection for the Holidays. Whether they were inspired by Santa Clause's suit, candy canes, snow and poinsettias, red and white are the colors the Heath's Season. My favorite include the Heath Ceramics Bud Vase Set with the matching tray makes a great gift: one for her and one... [Read more...]

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