A few weeks ago I did a post about the hard work involved in going to auction. Well, believe it or not, almost a month later, I'm still working through things from that auction. This time it was the linens ... Remember these? Piles of vintage linens ... Well, what I haven't told you is that I went to another auction the next weekend ... and bought MORE fabulous linens. Then, a sweet friend thought of me when she needed to declutter some things around her house -- and she gave me a box that included these wonderful vintage embroidered pieces ... I was really excited about these because I had very few beauties like this in my "stash" and needed to add some. Now I just have to decide which few I want to ... Keep Reading...
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Unveiled: Festival of Tables 2010
Several days ago I told you about Festival of Tables. And then I gave you a sneak peek. Today it's time for the big reveal! I'll warn you that this is a photo-intensive post that may put you on creativity overload! Each table hostess (or hostesses) selects her own theme. Some people start planning their table for "next year" just as soon as their dishes are washed and put away. Others wait until the last minute then "shop their house" to pull together their tablescape. What amazes me is that it's hard to tell the difference! Everyone enjoys tablescaping, and that shows in their creations. (By the way, which of those two tablescapers are you -- the "plan waaaaaaay in advance" or the "last minute whirlwind?") OK ... Keep Reading...
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Festival of Tables 2010 – Sneak Peek
Yesterday I told you about Festival of Tables. Today I'm giving you a sneak peek ... I hope you'll stop by later this week when I share the themes and show you each table in its entirety. You're in for a treat! I'm linking to Mosaic Monday at Little Red House. Thanks for hosting, Mary! ... Keep Reading...
