tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813208873120077532024-03-05T02:16:48.535-07:00Set a Lovely TableUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881320887312007753.post-87902855777506446212010-10-26T11:50:00.000-06:002010-10-26T11:50:25.367-06:00The Couleurs of the Parisian Café<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/adc/10090328A.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" nx="true" src="http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/adc/10090328A.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I look at a lot of blogs dedicated to the Francophile, for interior decor, fashion, paper art, jewelry and dolls. I see most of them love the pastels of Marie Antoinette or that Parisian "shabby romantique" look. All very lovely, but not always what I crave in terms of color, colors that evoke the warm fuzzies of Paris' eccentricity like the apartment and restaurant in the film Amelie. I want the colors that are like the sound of an accordion, the cool crisp breeze through a dank Parisian alley, the crisp wafts of silk taffeta curtains, the crumbling stone masonry, the wine stain on the white table cloth....</div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;">As a francophile myself, I feel like this feeling is left out, missing in the design world as of late. I get tired of pale pink and sky blue. I want cafe au lait and patisserie green, rain soaked pavement grey, bistro wood. I want colors that go with my deep wine red lipstick and black velvet jacket. Not the colors of Marie, the colors of Josephine and jazz. Not the colors of Louis, the colors of art nouveau and 1920's Coco Chanel.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;">Cinderella pumpkins. This would make a lovely table centerpiece, carve "give thanks" for a Thanksgiving theme, or " all hallow's eve" for a spooky halloween table. Photos from Better Homes and Gardens.</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.meredith.com/bhg/images/2006/10/ss_100459903.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="400" src="http://images.meredith.com/bhg/images/2006/10/ss_100459903.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;">Stenciled cutouts on small pumpkins set in an old candelabra. I adore this!</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881320887312007753.post-7319810496719033632010-10-05T08:27:00.000-06:002010-10-05T08:27:48.468-06:00Everyone Needs a TureenIt is said that the tureen was named after the French military hero the Vicompte de Turenne. Which makes it seem even fancier. Although probably rarely set on a modern day table, the tureen can be quite useful and make for a gorgeous setting. They're not just for display on our hutches and buffet tables folks! They do make your table look more formal, more significant. A nice histiry and explanation for the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tureen">use of soup tureens is at Wikipedia</a>.<br />
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Tureens for the Autumn table<br />
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</div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Tureen used for a floral centerpiece. Photo from Country Living.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Still Life with a Soup Tureen by Guillaume Romain Fouace.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lizworkman.co.uk/images/victor_hugos_soup_tureen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" px="true" src="http://www.lizworkman.co.uk/images/victor_hugos_soup_tureen.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Chinoiserie Soup Tureen from Victor Hugo's Drawing Room. Photo by </span><a href="http://www.lizworkman.co.uk/photography1h.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Liz Workman</span></a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881320887312007753.post-88527442972024880042010-09-30T13:32:00.000-06:002010-09-30T13:32:04.835-06:00Brown, Blue and Pheasant Feathers<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsDTulTJHjgieS8-CwwFh0WM5PYirsu3sYM1Fr_vx5uVQdcZ_iTTzsJXrvvXuDTeNliNV90Mr6Qxa_SyDxkrBo5EZ3Pk95hAcbBaTgaP3oTnbzOkyqjSFQQpsSOzXY3WPqqUKLT1SLGRY/s1600/COLOURlovers.com-Brown_Blue_Pheasant.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsDTulTJHjgieS8-CwwFh0WM5PYirsu3sYM1Fr_vx5uVQdcZ_iTTzsJXrvvXuDTeNliNV90Mr6Qxa_SyDxkrBo5EZ3Pk95hAcbBaTgaP3oTnbzOkyqjSFQQpsSOzXY3WPqqUKLT1SLGRY/s400/COLOURlovers.com-Brown_Blue_Pheasant.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Pheasant Feather Thankflul Appetizer Picks. Also for <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canap%C3%A9">canapés</a> and hors d'oeuvres. Wonderful for a buffet style dinner. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AmongstLovelyThings">Amongst Lovely Things at Etsy</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Feathers and brown linen napkins, vintage blue hobnail glass, mother of pearl handled silverware. From Country Living. photo credit: Marcus Nilsson<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41T18GBQY5L._SL500_AA300_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" px="true" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41T18GBQY5L._SL500_AA300_.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id="btAsinTitle"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Villeroy-Boch-Boston-Crystal-Goblets/dp/B0000CELSS">Villeroy & Boch Boston Blue Crystal Goblets</a>, Set of 4, at Amazon.</span> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881320887312007753.post-89077204024760243952010-09-29T11:01:00.000-06:002010-09-29T11:01:40.402-06:00Autumn Table with Pierre de Ronsard Roses<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ahahh.blog.lemonde.fr/files/2007/11/bouquet-novembre-marandon-4.1195927196.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" px="true" src="http://ahahh.blog.lemonde.fr/files/2007/11/bouquet-novembre-marandon-4.1195927196.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ahahh.blog.lemonde.fr/files/2007/11/bouquet-novembre-marandon-7.1195928004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" px="true" src="http://ahahh.blog.lemonde.fr/files/2007/11/bouquet-novembre-marandon-7.1195928004.jpg" /></a></div>Creating an enchanting atmosphere with the last roses of the season, the beloved Pierre de Rosard rose, at the Jardin de Marandon.<br />
Autumn foliage. Pumpkins and gourds. Russet potatoes. Various long grasses, ans the petite fairy rose. See the complete article at <a href="http://ahahh.blog.lemonde.fr/2007/11/24/bouquet-de-novembre/">Le Jardin de Marandon</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881320887312007753.post-3056000816980902282010-09-28T20:26:00.000-06:002010-09-28T22:47:24.094-06:00Rustic Autumn Wedding Tables<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 332px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.getmarried.com/wedding-blog/goto/http://suchprettythings.typepad.com/.a/6a00e553a4097c8834010536f33ca8970c-500wi" /> <span style="font-size:85%;">Silver mercury glass vases from <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/">Pottery Barn</a>.</span><br /><br /><div><a href="http://media.onsugar.com/files/ons2/606/6064604/45_2009/a5/once_wed.rustic_table_trend.2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 550px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 367px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://media.onsugar.com/files/ons2/606/6064604/45_2009/a5/once_wed.rustic_table_trend.2.jpg" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">Ashen grey. Creamy beeswax. Twigs and baubles. Rustic pinecones. From </span><a href="http://www.oncewed.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Once Wed</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">.<br /></span><div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 310px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://auctiongirlvintage.typepad.com/.a/6a00e554fd440d8834010536157f54970c-800wi" /> <span style="font-size:85%;">Bird's nest centerpiece set on oakleaves and twigs. Photography by John Lew.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 310px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://media.theknot.com/ImageStage/Objects/0003/0032054/large_image.jpg" /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;">Table numbers. Chestnut brown paper on handmade paper with torn edges. Image from The Knot.<br /></span></div><div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 450px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 373px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://image-cuisine.linternaute.com/image/450/302327/charlotte-d-automne-aux-marrons.jpg" /> <span style="font-size:85%;">The most exquisite looking Chestnut Charlotte. From Le Journal de Femmes.</span><br /></div><div><br /><div><a href="http://assets.madame.lefigaro.fr/images/photo_set_item/picture/000/039/012/djuddm/_1_MG_178.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 386px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://assets.madame.lefigaro.fr/images/photo_set_item/picture/000/039/012/djuddm/_1_MG_178.jpg" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">Ancient masonry. Creamy white. Brownstone napkins. An Armenian church in Marseilles, France. </span><a href="http://madame.lefigaro.fr/mariage/de/11-audrey-stephane/75-une-douce-soiree-dautomne"><span style="font-size:85%;">Le Figaro</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">.</span></div><div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 375px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.robedelamariee.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/piece-montee-cupcake-feuille-d-automne.jpg" /> <span style="font-size:85%;">Are cupcakes still envogue? Perhaps they're on their way out. Although these tiers of chocolate leafy cupcakes look divine. <a href="http://www.fairycakesbakery.com/">Fairy Cakes Bakery</a>.</span><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.brides.com/images/editorial/2004_brides/09_10_p216_countrycotillion/00_main/005_primary.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 273px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 340px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.brides.com/images/editorial/2004_brides/09_10_p216_countrycotillion/00_main/005_primary.jpg" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">Reception in a barn. Straw bouquets. Apples and pears. Woody browns.</span></div><div> </div><div></div><div><div><a href="http://www.brides.com/images/editorial/2004_brides/09_10_p216_countrycotillion/00_main/018_primary.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 340px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 340px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.brides.com/images/editorial/2004_brides/09_10_p216_countrycotillion/00_main/018_primary.jpg" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">Cider service table. Rough woods. Apple piles. Stone. Cinnamon sticks. From Brides Magazine.</span> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881320887312007753.post-29574885874696925052010-09-28T10:38:00.000-06:002010-09-28T18:36:08.025-06:00For the Love of Pumpkin<div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 390px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522006153069160882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2d9mEhsdOuUMU10sFLb2DS1-bMHNWtM-OOleViysHLQuFDlVDY6bjSfVYUe6K23W9sYs0YXPDKPHqbSEO9jagX91B_GX6LPXIS4E0caL5iHv-SeJESa52mY777yLerOkXpKU7TALCfbA/s400/COLOURlovers.com-Love_of_Pumpkin.png" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 420px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 420px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.thinandhealthy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/pumpkin-soup.jpg" /><span style="font-size:85%;">Healthy pumpkin soup recipe from </span><a href="http://www.thinandhealthy.com/blog/2009/10/fall-flavors-for-weight-loss-fresh-pumpkin-soup-recipe/"><span style="font-size:85%;">The Thin and Healthy Blog.</span></a><br /></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 460px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.countryliving.com/cm/countryliving/images/be_08-000052-de.jpg" /><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Butternut squash soup in a hallowed out pumpkin tureen. From Country Living. Nice recipe for </span><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/butternut-squash-soup-recipe/index.html"><span style="font-size:85%;">Butternut Squash Soup at the Food Network</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">. Make sure to read reviewer's tips.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 339px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522127401623330178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwiBRcCMxkdM8eA-Ia0KvsBY0Gj7EJCH13rkHGLJW0ljTErGBI3vMDKYx4iefCwEC-i5lg5I4UdNnXo7hnX_LBdSU2FxGLmDusX9PE4fO-NiCmhbAb0BaBqN-WMbXMystr8k_H95YAgqo/s400/DSC00629.JPG" /><br /><div><div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Set of Autumn Sentiments bowls by </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57212784/autumn-sentiments-bowls-set-of-4"><span style="font-size:85%;">Amongst Lovely Things</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> at Etsy. Shades of pumpkin, butternut squash, pale rind, and acorn squash in the centers.</span><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 460px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.countryliving.com/cm/countryliving/images/pumpkins-1108-de-56055935.jpg" /><span style="font-size:85%;">Pumpkin buffet centerpeice. With pinecones and kumquats. Photo from Country Living.</span><br /><div><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881320887312007753.post-54913033716722336492010-09-27T22:13:00.000-06:002010-09-27T22:22:07.685-06:00Favorite Things - Milk Chocolate Velvet Ribbon<a href="http://bevfabriccrafts.us-dc1-edit.store.yahoo.net/I/bevfabriccrafts_2090_24461946"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 399px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 532px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://bevfabriccrafts.us-dc1-edit.store.yahoo.net/I/bevfabriccrafts_2090_24461946" /></a> from <a href="http://www.save-on-crafts.com/ch.html">Save-on-Crafts</a>.<br /><div>1. use to tie around napkins</div><div>2. tie around the base of candles</div><div>3. hang paper tussie mussies on backs of chairs</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881320887312007753.post-86123613607040141382010-09-27T21:34:00.000-06:002010-09-27T21:58:21.753-06:00Faded Autumn Palette, Dining Rooms<a href="http://www.houseandhome.com/files/imagecache/gallery-image/top-images/galleries/37/Dining-Room_0989.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 450px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 646px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.houseandhome.com/files/imagecache/gallery-image/top-images/galleries/37/Dining-Room_0989.jpg" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">Soft white, rustic berries, delicate gold. Photograph by Angus McRitchie</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><div><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/Il/1-frenchlasts-diningroom-0108-xlg.jpg"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 460px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/Il/1-frenchlasts-diningroom-0108-xlg.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> Karyl Pierce Paxton's dining room in New Orleans. Persimmon, gustavian white, pale woods, celery.</span><br /><br /><div><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2613/3794267094_cf599249ff.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 430px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 430px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2613/3794267094_cf599249ff.jpg" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">Faded leaf, mouse brown, alabaster, dirty pine. </span><br /><br /><div><a href="http://img4.myhomeideas.com/i/2008/new/1690482_dining-room-table_xl.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 420px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://img4.myhomeideas.com/i/2008/new/1690482_dining-room-table_xl.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> Dusty taupe, dove grey, creme fraiche. From Southern Accents.</span><br /><br /><div><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/2551119805_43c53be948.jpg?v=0"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 430px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 430px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/2551119805_43c53be948.jpg?v=0" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">Pale green, rustic brown, antique cream. Photo by brocantegirl </span></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881320887312007753.post-17017248434462495362010-09-27T20:56:00.000-06:002010-09-27T21:12:10.618-06:00Little Robin Redbreast<div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 430px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 315px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.177510316.jpg" /> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57233360/red-breasted-robin-autumn-gravy-pitcher"><span style="font-size:85%;">Red breasted robin gravy pitcher</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> from Amongst Lovely Things. Shades of soft blue feather, rust, chocolate brown, ecru, soft brown.</span><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 390px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521796528999386498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUG_0srr3Jdnr0gKpVdfzMc-xVB0h9fil7QjdAsrhhOFippnObWAAwFv8dH5gP2omTU6grNsJi0tNoyyW07x23LoVx-4XmLnA4mAC9KIV1NBJ6jz_1tqUjlnHE_8t0wZ75da1yiXDEiKE/s400/COLOURlovers.com-Robin_Redbreasted.png" /><br /><div><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/galleries/christmas/images/2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 435px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 327px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/galleries/christmas/images/2.jpg" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">Little Robin Redbreast.</span><br /><div> </div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881320887312007753.post-62502655449160799862010-09-27T19:10:00.000-06:002010-09-27T20:43:07.428-06:00Autumn Table Settings<span style="font-size:85%;"></span><a href="http://img4.realsimple.com/images/0911/table-natural-selection_300.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 357px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://img4.realsimple.com/images/0911/table-natural-selection_300.jpg" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">Natural things. Designed by David Stark for </span><a href="http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/holidays/thanksgiving/thanksgiving-tables-under-fifty-dollars-00000000022499/page2.html"><span style="font-size:85%;">Real Simple</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">. Greenery and twigs. Moss and twine. Glass cloches and candles.</span><br /><br /><div> </div><div><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/2958221827_7457d0edf0.jpg?v=0"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 361px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/2958221827_7457d0edf0.jpg?v=0" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">Cindy's autumnal centerpiece from her Romantic Home. Her photos are gorgeous. View her </span><a href="http://www.romantichome.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Romantic Home blog</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">.</span></div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtmVs6wA6Q0HYwUZVGGFQNd2x6A0WsIfSUK_Jgn9SDqqE4pAKbNIf8mNU8oYA3ZfD8LBUaHZRp396RMqiQXTaOAGUYfTclQVuLw1zD6uGUsf5-dsYF7E283v-_vztAb_O5HVVhryMrbvc/s400/automne+034.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtmVs6wA6Q0HYwUZVGGFQNd2x6A0WsIfSUK_Jgn9SDqqE4pAKbNIf8mNU8oYA3ZfD8LBUaHZRp396RMqiQXTaOAGUYfTclQVuLw1zD6uGUsf5-dsYF7E283v-_vztAb_O5HVVhryMrbvc/s400/automne+034.jpg" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">Nuts and pinecones. Deep brown ribbon. Battenburg lace antique tablecloth. A basket full of fruit. Lovely. From </span><a href="http://tablesdemisscook.blogspot.com/2009/10/tablenature-automnale.html"><span style="font-size:85%;">Misscook</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">.</span><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.countryliving.com/cm/countryliving/images/ot/ribbon-paper-napkin-holder-cp1106-de.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 460px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.countryliving.com/cm/countryliving/images/ot/ribbon-paper-napkin-holder-cp1106-de.jpg" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">Two of my favorite things, ribbon and paper. Easy napkin rings. Chocolate and willow green. </span><a href="http://www.amongstlovelythings.etsy.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Amongst Lovely Things' </span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">version coming soon at Etsy!</span><br /><br /><div align="left"><a href="http://www.countryliving.com/cm/countryliving/images/transferware-thanksgiving-place-setting-cp1106-de.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 460px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.countryliving.com/cm/countryliving/images/transferware-thanksgiving-place-setting-cp1106-de.jpg" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">Layered menu cards with twine. I'll certainly be making my own version for Amongst Lovely Things.</span><br /></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.countryliving.com/cm/countryliving/images/thanksgiving-table-10-de.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 460px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.countryliving.com/cm/countryliving/images/thanksgiving-table-10-de.jpg" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">Shades of sepia, harvest gold an d'anjou pear. Easy pinned placecards. Vintage photographs. </span><a href="http://www.countryliving.com/cooking/entertaining/thanksgiving-table-settings-1108"><span style="font-size:85%;">Country Living</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">.</span><br /><div align="left"><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881320887312007753.post-55358759297636900872010-09-27T18:29:00.000-06:002010-09-27T18:30:28.031-06:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj72pLRHcv3t9z8mCoycvOSTHHsPHnl_kP7hHAV0adug7_zmgcgU6vtfu3tiV6LWoIpNflDqywkzeGKHjrwc2gPJBmW78prD6mec9e0GpLCXQmfe99zFanX4Zo3sp6g_3c0hJkgORD9R8k/s1600/COLOURlovers.com-Acorn_and_Oakleaf.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj72pLRHcv3t9z8mCoycvOSTHHsPHnl_kP7hHAV0adug7_zmgcgU6vtfu3tiV6LWoIpNflDqywkzeGKHjrwc2gPJBmW78prD6mec9e0GpLCXQmfe99zFanX4Zo3sp6g_3c0hJkgORD9R8k/s400/COLOURlovers.com-Acorn_and_Oakleaf.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521755179473280354" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881320887312007753.post-58597936487811968552010-09-27T18:01:00.001-06:002010-09-27T19:07:11.740-06:00Acorn and Oak Leaf<div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=23584533"><img title="Acorn and Oak Leaf" alt="Acorn and Oak Leaf" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFjdHNkxpWlBLM3hHUVEzZk5zc1UyN0EAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" width="400" height="400" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=23584533"><span style="font-size:85%;">Acorn and Oak Leaf</span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAu4w0lE4qO_7i1jlQrbEMvYWtsLt3rHqHhd7u91cYFFuo1DX_UMb60HArtD5Dh5AT8NCjw8gyPZTa8A6apE9XyUHRhfpZDQYn83FPwZ45cAEKywHoqYnQVL6l7vmmzjbJc1BEc7WdA8E/s1600/DSC00671.JPG"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"> by </span></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?id=1410065"><span style="font-size:85%;">lovelythings</span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAu4w0lE4qO_7i1jlQrbEMvYWtsLt3rHqHhd7u91cYFFuo1DX_UMb60HArtD5Dh5AT8NCjw8gyPZTa8A6apE9XyUHRhfpZDQYn83FPwZ45cAEKywHoqYnQVL6l7vmmzjbJc1BEc7WdA8E/s1600/DSC00671.JPG"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#000000;"> on </span></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Polyvore.com</span></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 430px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 339px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.169692487.jpg" /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/54895580/oakleaf-and-acorn-autumnal-flourish"><span style="font-size:85%;">Oakleaf and Acorn hand-painted plates</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> in tones of rustic red, butternut squash and forest green.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Amongst Lovely Things at Etsy</span><br /></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521762828931127682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl8-IgimFeApEJbU5ofZlXCNPRyjKz0cyizQw-nwJGR6zFx4WmtSdGMFHTzGFgy_mlUJQjLM71_RVvPTF8bDVgVmEbuLypIUN1Qztw4sk4jvOxidlkUVWQ6dbX99z776AocJ-c27i7b9Y/s400/DSC00594.JPG" /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/54894388/thankful-for-thanksgiving-oakleaf?ref=v1_other_2">Dyed and dried oak leaf toppers </a>for cupcakes or appetizers by Amongst Lovely Things at Etsy. </span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAu4w0lE4qO_7i1jlQrbEMvYWtsLt3rHqHhd7u91cYFFuo1DX_UMb60HArtD5Dh5AT8NCjw8gyPZTa8A6apE9XyUHRhfpZDQYn83FPwZ45cAEKywHoqYnQVL6l7vmmzjbJc1BEc7WdA8E/s1600/DSC00671.JPG"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></a></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 391px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521759894905677314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix8EIP83OXObpw_vo75yTQmZIulplQBp4bB4VbQ3ynVNMJSOR4H9iK5GB4k_azp3xLHIIEc37q1k4SxtgGqwuVNyz7HLIB0GDxAgw5b0p26RB8_79a_V6I1FTUDJfeXmRnMXMYeIfOV5E/s400/DSC00657.JPG" /> <p align="center"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57216212/oak-leaf-and-button-place-cards-set-of"><span style="font-size:85%;">Oakleaf and button handmade placecards </span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">from </span><a href="http://www.amongstlovelythings.etsy.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Amongst Lovely Things on Etsy</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">.<br /></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0