28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter

Easter is a great time to celebrate with family and friends. Set the right tone for your Easter gathering with an unforgettable, easy-to-make tablescape.<br /><br />These beautiful Easter-inspired centerpieces and table settings are perfect for any spring get-together. Mix-and-match these creative ideas for your Easter table or use them as inspiration to create your own display.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7565" height="639" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Easter-Table-ArchitectureArtDesigns-1.jpg" title="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" width="483" /> <img alt="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7566" height="640" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Easter-Table-ArchitectureArtDesigns-2.jpg" title="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" width="427" /> <img alt="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7567" height="640" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Easter-Table-ArchitectureArtDesigns-3.jpg" title="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" width="426" /><br /> <br /><br /><img alt="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7568" height="500" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Easter-Table-ArchitectureArtDesigns-4.jpg" title="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" width="326" /> <img alt="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7569" height="500" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Easter-Table-ArchitectureArtDesigns-5.jpg" title="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" width="410" /> <img alt="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7570" height="820" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Easter-Table-ArchitectureArtDesigns-6.jpg" title="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" width="615" /> <img alt="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7571" height="640" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Easter-Table-ArchitectureArtDesigns-7.jpg" title="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" width="428" /><br /><br /><img alt="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7573" height="650" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Easter-Table-ArchitectureArtDesigns-9.jpg" title="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" width="439" /> <img alt="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7574" height="600" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Easter-Table-ArchitectureArtDesigns-10.jpg" title="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" width="398" /> <img alt="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7575" height="768" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Easter-Table-ArchitectureArtDesigns-11.jpg" title="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" width="576" /> <img alt="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7576" height="537" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Easter-Table-ArchitectureArtDesigns-12.jpg" title="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" width="450" /> <img alt="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7577" height="561" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Easter-Table-ArchitectureArtDesigns-13.jpg" title="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" width="496" /> <img alt="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7578" height="450" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Easter-Table-ArchitectureArtDesigns-14.jpg" title="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" width="360" /> <img alt="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7579" height="600" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Easter-Table-ArchitectureArtDesigns-15.jpg" title="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" width="450" /> <img alt="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7580" height="480" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Easter-Table-ArchitectureArtDesigns-16.jpg" title="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" width="360" /> <img alt="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7581" height="778" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Easter-Table-ArchitectureArtDesigns-17.jpg" title="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" width="630" /> <img alt="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7582" height="800" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Easter-Table-ArchitectureArtDesigns-18.jpg" title="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" width="600" /> <img alt="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7583" height="462" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Easter-Table-ArchitectureArtDesigns-19.jpg" title="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" width="616" /> <img alt="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7584" height="821" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Easter-Table-ArchitectureArtDesigns-20.jpg" title="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" width="616" /> <img alt="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7585" height="821" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Easter-Table-ArchitectureArtDesigns-21.jpg" title="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" width="616" /> <img alt="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7586" height="462" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Easter-Table-ArchitectureArtDesigns-22.jpg" title="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" width="616" /> <img alt="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7587" height="821" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Easter-Table-ArchitectureArtDesigns-23.jpg" title="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" width="616" /> <img alt="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7588" height="821" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Easter-Table-ArchitectureArtDesigns-24.jpg" title="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" width="616" /> <img alt="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7589" height="821" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Easter-Table-ArchitectureArtDesigns-25.jpg" title="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" width="616" />  <img alt="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7591" height="821" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Easter-Table-ArchitectureArtDesigns-27.jpg" title="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" width="616" /> <img alt="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7592" height="821" src="http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Easter-Table-ArchitectureArtDesigns-28.jpg" title="28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter" width="616" /><br /><br /><h3><br /></h3>

28 Easy DIY Tablescapes for Easter

Easter is a great time to celebrate with family and friends. Set the right tone for your Easter gathering with an unforgettable, easy-to-mak...

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Have a sweet (and savory) Thanksgiving!

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn6-ET7U-FLC0ORPBkUU0PiTGA0YncSq0Wui5_czpkrSdn6nFYnr1uY_f_7o-xU_3pilDKOLlC2d8fMGaVXehj6tuY79uuU2uihFiKyUT8Vvo36nnppo5Pmk2w7jHZDYOC74taPeReN0k/s1600/thanksgivingtable.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408242370372584370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn6-ET7U-FLC0ORPBkUU0PiTGA0YncSq0Wui5_czpkrSdn6nFYnr1uY_f_7o-xU_3pilDKOLlC2d8fMGaVXehj6tuY79uuU2uihFiKyUT8Vvo36nnppo5Pmk2w7jHZDYOC74taPeReN0k/s400/thanksgivingtable.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Thanksgiving tablescape by <a href="http://www.bethhylan.com/Home_Page.html">Beth Hylan</a>.<br /></span></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkb-IDZA9tlJGOT9sJyZW7BYHgAZ1MKfVxpYrYO8tof7xvB4-v8l83xscEYzqXs2Qclin5bokVUFIitQaJjtelwooFreByHLY5O4lca0q0eUGO4rzj8fp2TAjqZLHyngilpyu0CUQuWtk/s1600/BnapkinTC.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408242379458203602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkb-IDZA9tlJGOT9sJyZW7BYHgAZ1MKfVxpYrYO8tof7xvB4-v8l83xscEYzqXs2Qclin5bokVUFIitQaJjtelwooFreByHLY5O4lca0q0eUGO4rzj8fp2TAjqZLHyngilpyu0CUQuWtk/s400/BnapkinTC.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Table linens by <a href="http://www.threadscouture.com/Home_Couture.html">Threads Couture</a>.</span><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilB4H0UUpJheC167WINqQ3BxbzTYq80oHEOBDhel2FbODNGUiMmeB1hkia1xtmYquO9aGAtqRo2or_Pl1dNS6BbIpvizqF5E44v0SKGFY0f4e-FHdumkQvOvy37gANQ6I_ctcBDbR-tFo/s1600/cornnest.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408242378242936050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilB4H0UUpJheC167WINqQ3BxbzTYq80oHEOBDhel2FbODNGUiMmeB1hkia1xtmYquO9aGAtqRo2or_Pl1dNS6BbIpvizqF5E44v0SKGFY0f4e-FHdumkQvOvy37gANQ6I_ctcBDbR-tFo/s400/cornnest.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />A nest filled with dried corn at each place setting.<br />Where Beth got the corn ...<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-xv76COMN9Ha2t6FLn774AhoRIZcuzmHTfJoS0ee5JodVjm2Tb2dMvt5Ewz23splbr4uEmel3GX7Z2y35N21tELpHuGx9X7syBLUaymsfdIKv1QMQ7BYdR4QKeHZWzxHvzcGeN54Ndz4/s1600/cornhusks.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408242383730027810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-xv76COMN9Ha2t6FLn774AhoRIZcuzmHTfJoS0ee5JodVjm2Tb2dMvt5Ewz23splbr4uEmel3GX7Z2y35N21tELpHuGx9X7syBLUaymsfdIKv1QMQ7BYdR4QKeHZWzxHvzcGeN54Ndz4/s400/cornhusks.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKnSZjbDGQh5xJriDzyggJJh2Yd_iTx4EbEhloJzXONSyVI1aRpdMmhVfEaIthTKmg2yvV4wcLBEul2z2kJIFGCSGoD_vtuz1hiCVm_3gOz2buKiQBz-U4T4hB7OhYnVUuBJlFSLiiWZA/s1600/holidayfireplace.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408255463729209858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKnSZjbDGQh5xJriDzyggJJh2Yd_iTx4EbEhloJzXONSyVI1aRpdMmhVfEaIthTKmg2yvV4wcLBEul2z2kJIFGCSGoD_vtuz1hiCVm_3gOz2buKiQBz-U4T4hB7OhYnVUuBJlFSLiiWZA/s400/holidayfireplace.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmJDK1xa8PGmGhSYE4Rj89QKZ6L8y2LCYU2GVF6DrMuSNHNRAc2dyuQHU_vcAm69_lq8WrGiiQ0TgTgh-B46RBbSRkspN38s2LpessEBzUHn3X0oroeicVbY36Tm8_6_R6tX9TnV6gKK0/s1600/holidayfireplace.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />I filled the fireplace at the Studio with a large container of rose hips and set a scene in front with this planter that I used to temporarily hold Beth’s Thanksgiving arrangements and mossy gourds. </span><span style="font-size:130%;">Try placing a large arrangement of red, orange and yellow flowers in your fireplace. It is a great alternative to lighting it, and the arrangement can be placed </span><span style="font-size:130%;">on the dining table after the feast has been cleared.</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinpYuM4FnDEbhvGG84hMvuSz3d4mEuMHNEiE5OiUYW1iBNgJ-AkIKOpAIMogyV9rbsHeJHjSRNS77jCd6hM2fBncVhWGL9cmDNhIVZVcjEnbn0wlDuY4-j0_VvA3nL2j4RKqLXeMVILMc/s1600/threadspjs.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408250719754192770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinpYuM4FnDEbhvGG84hMvuSz3d4mEuMHNEiE5OiUYW1iBNgJ-AkIKOpAIMogyV9rbsHeJHjSRNS77jCd6hM2fBncVhWGL9cmDNhIVZVcjEnbn0wlDuY4-j0_VvA3nL2j4RKqLXeMVILMc/s400/threadspjs.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 379px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Something snuggly to wear at the end of the day.</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;">Monogrammable PJs from <a href="http://www.threadscouture.com/Home_Page.php">Threads Couture</a>.</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Available at <a href="http://www.bethhylan.com/Guest_Designers.html">Beth Hylan Design Studio</a>.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV_o_TGRRh161lGtQDjUSuoQHNJxkyY2CtLGZ4YX8Jj8FavYe6VwZeVfvX0uy2RSZdDn-8kKH01r8Jtxt3pXMT7Uk5JPKY7PKpGMeTDrLkoLEpNrfWw7IbipltGvON7P7vJ5gb8NP5nQA/s1600/wishornament.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408251902905393746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV_o_TGRRh161lGtQDjUSuoQHNJxkyY2CtLGZ4YX8Jj8FavYe6VwZeVfvX0uy2RSZdDn-8kKH01r8Jtxt3pXMT7Uk5JPKY7PKpGMeTDrLkoLEpNrfWw7IbipltGvON7P7vJ5gb8NP5nQA/s400/wishornament.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 312px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />If you are up for shopping the day after Thanksgiving, come to <a href="http://www.bethhylan.com/Guest_Designers.html">Beth Hylan Design Studio</a> in Reading. We will be open on Fridays </span><span style="font-size:130%;">from 10am - 5pm </span><span style="font-size:130%;">(along with Saturdays and Sundays) from now until December 18th. Beth has lots of beautiful holiday ornaments to choose from including the “Wish Ball” pictured above. In my decorating corner, I will be offering a *special price* on consultation Gift Certificates ... a great gift for that someone on your list who has everything (but might not know how to arrange it all!)</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ItG6dyR0gHaFnmf1PgLXswYr-zYKiC7DMe6CpaM5QFXi25kreKiimtwwX7cK-3_8c6xsRCeZOkStnlJnTUCmTWMDPEab5cXO898G8ZMwKp45Q5uPYF8tAXqCQs_IJwU3C1s6KkuUUFk/s1600/wheat.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408258895342896674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ItG6dyR0gHaFnmf1PgLXswYr-zYKiC7DMe6CpaM5QFXi25kreKiimtwwX7cK-3_8c6xsRCeZOkStnlJnTUCmTWMDPEab5cXO898G8ZMwKp45Q5uPYF8tAXqCQs_IJwU3C1s6KkuUUFk/s320/wheat.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Happy Thanksgiving!<br />xo Yvonne<br /></span></span></div>

Have a sweet (and savory) Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving tablescape by Beth Hylan . Table linens by Threads Couture . A nest filled with dried corn at each place setting. Where Beth go...

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More from BDC ... ideas for dining rooms

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3CFX6wov0oq7xP9xxBSVGYhGHXtefEcmECgti7_b0R6caPiqup0XZ1ueL5vEbJkrCkIY001oWr0qSYVe_NBBS5NTAVKiq9CqjoRRdpg-EKa4ip5FuaGT8Izvk8xyBMzA9LoGP8vw9tpU/s1600-h/traditionalwithlight.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402204679394799698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3CFX6wov0oq7xP9xxBSVGYhGHXtefEcmECgti7_b0R6caPiqup0XZ1ueL5vEbJkrCkIY001oWr0qSYVe_NBBS5NTAVKiq9CqjoRRdpg-EKa4ip5FuaGT8Izvk8xyBMzA9LoGP8vw9tpU/s400/traditionalwithlight.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 330px;" /></a></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">What I love ... a contemporary light sparkles</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">above a traditional table and chair set.</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;">An interesting dining room is often a study in contrasts. These photos that I took last week at <a href="http://www2.bostondesign.com/showrooms/the-martin-group-inc/overview/">The Martin Group</a> showroom in the <a href="http://www2.bostondesign.com/about-us/">Boston Design Center</a> illustrate how to achieve a designer-look by creating a balance of opposites.<br /><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrlD-Pi_oSEPZBxDs4RUaJXem0RcIrq_DWNhKvAbFA90DL5bHjvu_8LEYm6ROEnEV9WKicu-GJF0g8YO0Enn8SjrbEb2rTmKqszKvTonDLBowfh6FJ1obo30BrNkmFCvGrsXNRAI-LfPE/s1600-h/wrappedtable.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402204673745646066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrlD-Pi_oSEPZBxDs4RUaJXem0RcIrq_DWNhKvAbFA90DL5bHjvu_8LEYm6ROEnEV9WKicu-GJF0g8YO0Enn8SjrbEb2rTmKqszKvTonDLBowfh6FJ1obo30BrNkmFCvGrsXNRAI-LfPE/s400/wrappedtable.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" ><br />What I love ... pairing dark curved-back leather<br />chairs with a cream-colored straight edged table.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsepBnoPDPF5tgR1bSwqOkamMEoXxq5yU392BX_acOQ0d_6HrItQDGJFyjLoOubaoDt7CotWo8WVbTWEw8jwe-e_fcMe-TQc4BswWBmA5wIREgiFtNWgftC7QV3gaKFaGehEXt7Oemfj8/s1600-h/tablewbirdcages.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402204670286234690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsepBnoPDPF5tgR1bSwqOkamMEoXxq5yU392BX_acOQ0d_6HrItQDGJFyjLoOubaoDt7CotWo8WVbTWEw8jwe-e_fcMe-TQc4BswWBmA5wIREgiFtNWgftC7QV3gaKFaGehEXt7Oemfj8/s400/tablewbirdcages.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">What I love ... offering cozy bench seating for two</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">on one or two sides of a smaller-scale table.</span><br /><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfcY4jU-AbfXpHr3oLgLZ-EqO86fVDnRWxgUu5_TwU6LMavtGKT3vOpGiU4Uc0SX8ar9IH32-_88M8rkHp_ZadiJOdlNPOk-bc7FsrKSUK_HmdbdaUxa4GJJRLhZ1bHGJo4jtkRDkaMI4/s1600-h/farmtable.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402204667061802914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfcY4jU-AbfXpHr3oLgLZ-EqO86fVDnRWxgUu5_TwU6LMavtGKT3vOpGiU4Uc0SX8ar9IH32-_88M8rkHp_ZadiJOdlNPOk-bc7FsrKSUK_HmdbdaUxa4GJJRLhZ1bHGJo4jtkRDkaMI4/s400/farmtable.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">What I love ... a variety of chairs pulled up to this<br />farm table says “guests are welcome here.</span></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span><span style="font-style: italic;">”</span><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;">The large wooden bowl of dried flowers reminded me of something my friend Beth would put together ...<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCU4QZtx6BEJa0Ck1LllqGTkXPdLVUzwWE3SmXpVeMM3P3w1K7DQZh2naPOXXuyZN3LfeIQyMxuad75GVDWO9BmenC-Z6biYiCJ1XQhnQ8MSjS7wWu54j9qvbmL2pP4fWV7cGBBdqAA4A/s1600-h/pumpkincenterpieceVGC.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402216253881563746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCU4QZtx6BEJa0Ck1LllqGTkXPdLVUzwWE3SmXpVeMM3P3w1K7DQZh2naPOXXuyZN3LfeIQyMxuad75GVDWO9BmenC-Z6biYiCJ1XQhnQ8MSjS7wWu54j9qvbmL2pP4fWV7cGBBdqAA4A/s400/pumpkincenterpieceVGC.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 386px;" /></a></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >Centerpiece created by Beth last year at a Tablescape Design<br />demonstration</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" > for the Village Garden Club of Lynnfield.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Join us this weekend at<br /><a href="http://www.bethhylan.com/">Beth Hylan Design Studio</a><br />for </span><span style="font-size:100%;">style tips on creating<br />a harvest centerpiece for<br />your Thanksgiving table.<br />Sat., November 14th<br />from 2pm to 3pm</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTf93pFpji2SV1j986GRxq9pQbge6s8UDhCxWj30_AVl1cs2pc6JceIfdRgOhPMth_XdVb944P-QDEZgIys9GTBHf7xIOtPPIvKckbr11hM4yHNJqJAwsxHJCrQrGsuwS_NS8Wt_qjVmo/s1600-h/BHDS+banner-10.09.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402212516023053538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTf93pFpji2SV1j986GRxq9pQbge6s8UDhCxWj30_AVl1cs2pc6JceIfdRgOhPMth_XdVb944P-QDEZgIys9GTBHf7xIOtPPIvKckbr11hM4yHNJqJAwsxHJCrQrGsuwS_NS8Wt_qjVmo/s400/BHDS+banner-10.09.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 133px;" /></a><a href="http://www.bethhylan.com/Home_Page.html">Beth Hylan Design Studio</a><br />159 Ash Street, Reading, MA<br />781.246.8552<br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Public Service Announcement:</span></span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://gatheringchangeinc.org/html/about_us.html" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402204685093325554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRo6ceTmnJyUu6f0pZML-XHfwylvFV42k3EELLpXZhgBcibugoeT5pfitlFphlRD04XF6lGrkK4Tzq4m90zCixWdggCkWOVyKD1xAlAQPpxpuegWY3zf4-p4hY_d1sYBZ3VjztKjOMiuI/s400/GC+banner+ad+10.09.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 200px;" /></a></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://gatheringchangeinc.org/html/do_you_know.html">www.gatheringchangeinc.org</a></span><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span>

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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip6U8vTJ6C1p7823yCWGk1CFDRxYWEjNiIoTjXa0TlHAN_MA1NuTPsOlDsbVFY4Olsuhw3tcj0zp0o4FWPCfFAf4pUYLUkh8XZDiEHedIKX8GY5qqjStChvaxuhBhqpXkc7sGza-Q3zw8/s1600-h/cupcakes.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317691374435184354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip6U8vTJ6C1p7823yCWGk1CFDRxYWEjNiIoTjXa0TlHAN_MA1NuTPsOlDsbVFY4Olsuhw3tcj0zp0o4FWPCfFAf4pUYLUkh8XZDiEHedIKX8GY5qqjStChvaxuhBhqpXkc7sGza-Q3zw8/s400/cupcakes.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Coconut Cupcakes (</span><span style="font-style: italic;">by Brenda Cataldo) </span><span style="font-style: italic;">on<br />platter from the </span><span style="font-style: italic;">Gail Pittman Veranda Collection </span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">I spent last Tuesday night at a very entertaining event hosted by the regional consultants of </span><a href="https://www.southernlivingathome.com/Corp/index.aspx"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Southern Living at Home</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">, a company created out of the continuous requests by readers for products found on the pages of </span><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >Southern Living</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> magazine. Held at the Hilton Hotel in Dedham, this “Design Showcase” featured the beautifully versatile pieces found in the Spring 2009 Catalog set up as themed tablescapes.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br />Here are some of my personal favorites ...</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBAzdl64NdsBchdvhDKTRQMqLFlWqhwUL5-4YJyPBs1OI-40jWA8jLMF_uGMKoj3xj7rCsY7aIjSphijfd82dLFCX_SyvP7AhCZ4MkJO0bd0XwB9L-xLbFcRWrW9Q7SXwcpT_ARtNRl9g/s1600-h/caddy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317691497344116706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBAzdl64NdsBchdvhDKTRQMqLFlWqhwUL5-4YJyPBs1OI-40jWA8jLMF_uGMKoj3xj7rCsY7aIjSphijfd82dLFCX_SyvP7AhCZ4MkJO0bd0XwB9L-xLbFcRWrW9Q7SXwcpT_ARtNRl9g/s400/caddy.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAJboiWYeSS6a4m_YNg8kmJOZ-yvCfa2Pa2onA2Y8QE_Q7nZLMAbKLAucpRvIZ6JY9q-f6Q4Ak1TL147ZxAd4hQZV3rEJnl07JIprjCa8L54uGzAIr5vw6d7tU1jEvIb0wea7liCyIg4E/s1600-h/PrincessTea.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317699270054744386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAJboiWYeSS6a4m_YNg8kmJOZ-yvCfa2Pa2onA2Y8QE_Q7nZLMAbKLAucpRvIZ6JY9q-f6Q4Ak1TL147ZxAd4hQZV3rEJnl07JIprjCa8L54uGzAIr5vw6d7tU1jEvIb0wea7liCyIg4E/s400/PrincessTea.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 202px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >Princess Party: <a href="https://www.southernlivingathome.com/wbslah/skins/s05/index.aspx?repid=568216">Brenda Cataldo</a> and Leslie Milne</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">This table set for a princess and her friends features some of my favorite items:</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" > Chelsea Candlesticks</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> (available in two sizes),</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" > Astoria Flatware Caddy</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> (used here to hold sweet treats and birthday noisemakers –– I use mine to hold more formal silverware in one, and special serving pieces like the </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Hostess Serving Set</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> in another).</span><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjynF_yL_zmqPxppT24isgN2Za84_6dChI5_7FcL_jQEz1_Be_qspF58BEPw0c_PKJZXZhYltTK_7tpIPs3IoIuhTU-Luf1cNeZt3xMC1SSfdEpSwZASs9hMHIdtVwibRDs9OHlE_4WGUw/s1600-h/HostessSet.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317702022939927714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjynF_yL_zmqPxppT24isgN2Za84_6dChI5_7FcL_jQEz1_Be_qspF58BEPw0c_PKJZXZhYltTK_7tpIPs3IoIuhTU-Luf1cNeZt3xMC1SSfdEpSwZASs9hMHIdtVwibRDs9OHlE_4WGUw/s320/HostessSet.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 320px;" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDf63BOXxSnt2Fn2wGsabnoISnRn3SNpAR1S84r_LqSOsEnz518T96cDtfdRvSUp-0_ASSpanJWApA17o6Q_0IHabHFrgHkYxaW25pOPxJ_uB04aJNDr_QkrVgPNWaaL25JhUwuYdf6Ow/s1600-h/morse.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317692925522205490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDf63BOXxSnt2Fn2wGsabnoISnRn3SNpAR1S84r_LqSOsEnz518T96cDtfdRvSUp-0_ASSpanJWApA17o6Q_0IHabHFrgHkYxaW25pOPxJ_uB04aJNDr_QkrVgPNWaaL25JhUwuYdf6Ow/s400/morse.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 271px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Earthly Delight: Cindy Morse</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br />This scape featured </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >yummmmy</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> pistachio, chocolate, cream and coffee ... in both its colors and its oh-so-tempting display. I loved the cinnamon sticks in each mug, votives surrounded with coffee beans, and the taper candles inserted in grass filled bowls.<br />Tastefully done!</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRAdGLY73oBVLtKqsDnhkm5LuPLhAmSIPHiWQcWQtswckHzp_AmXkzI1mHS9ErVANejHNXzXoNFm-zn7Tp_ic6fP5f9AaQCmFHxc92-6Y10cUpmdj1g-vhyfLfHNjRNsbI3VqLVLvvEz4/s1600-h/green:brown.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317691191154011490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRAdGLY73oBVLtKqsDnhkm5LuPLhAmSIPHiWQcWQtswckHzp_AmXkzI1mHS9ErVANejHNXzXoNFm-zn7Tp_ic6fP5f9AaQCmFHxc92-6Y10cUpmdj1g-vhyfLfHNjRNsbI3VqLVLvvEz4/s400/green:brown.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0C4G8YjAsscJtE0OaMTxz9autW-0x3R8C39BqXRUARcGz1fbLc9BTsIHA_X_bmilS43Ci4SfVH67NM1ADfZvTrpWNdUa_OgP3IGGeMYX9AXMnhMbIR1FjFVvUiwwXRmAJ24YC1hkPF-w/s1600-h/verdecollection.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317706302350413970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0C4G8YjAsscJtE0OaMTxz9autW-0x3R8C39BqXRUARcGz1fbLc9BTsIHA_X_bmilS43Ci4SfVH67NM1ADfZvTrpWNdUa_OgP3IGGeMYX9AXMnhMbIR1FjFVvUiwwXRmAJ24YC1hkPF-w/s400/verdecollection.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 102px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">The </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Verde Collection</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> (shown above) was just one of the items featured by SLAH Creative Director and ceramic artist, <a href="https://www.southernlivingathome.com/corp/key_people.aspx">Gail Pittman</a> herself. She filled a number of the adorable oblong shaped bowls with small items (candles, chocolates, guest soaps, etc.), put each in a small cellophane bag, then tied it with a pretty ribbon creating a simply adorable hostess gift, teacher gift, etc. with no need to wrap ... </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >how green is that?</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> I especially like the unique shape of the bowl and can picture it on a desk to hold business cards, paper clips, etc.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhevrMAAlNclntg9sfz1tpdkPUHfL-Ft3W62aXfOsRkUoZ9pG8H7kUyWoE888VimZgQ06A9DKLC31S7c-J0V6_kZof4NGuRm0DPvuTGCcke1wgZdIUVo1fPjXvn88ZDtds6MPa3S0FkBp4/s1600-h/gpittman.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317691877499249650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhevrMAAlNclntg9sfz1tpdkPUHfL-Ft3W62aXfOsRkUoZ9pG8H7kUyWoE888VimZgQ06A9DKLC31S7c-J0V6_kZof4NGuRm0DPvuTGCcke1wgZdIUVo1fPjXvn88ZDtds6MPa3S0FkBp4/s400/gpittman.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 271px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Here is Gail </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >(love the unique colorway of her leopard print top!)</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> signing a piece for my sister-in-law, <a href="https://www.southernlivingathome.com/wbslah/skins/s01/index.aspx?repid=110315">Susan</a>.</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-pA30BrsU9HwEUkGKe576Wg3AfrIEJlmQfxWOwY1h8TXnVyaw6x3KXoewalzJOaRPTexkUIDJdG1PYoN5VxF0-Xsg4eaazyKymRTUrpxPjsKc_VNCvufPQC8ZPkHKElPN14P5C9S3gsQ/s1600-h/signature.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317691693683274706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-pA30BrsU9HwEUkGKe576Wg3AfrIEJlmQfxWOwY1h8TXnVyaw6x3KXoewalzJOaRPTexkUIDJdG1PYoN5VxF0-Xsg4eaazyKymRTUrpxPjsKc_VNCvufPQC8ZPkHKElPN14P5C9S3gsQ/s400/signature.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Gail was very sweet, approachable and funny. I loved the stories she told about beginning her career by “painting bowls.” When she was just starting out, her husband would approach friends and strangers alike with the question, “Do you want to buy a bowl?” I told my husband he could just insert the word “pillow...”</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqm6X70h_gRXKAsXM6lSORxmo7HFQW8Mm_27jazpzDLSvWq9XIyWPw3y0dqJoidgmPyaUKHafmkocGdhAPHMTkeSAnBSbbQyTP5brhUpd8Fhq_uqjiAhOM2FLVDeI0d5ZU0d-CkoUpOAo/s1600-h/leopard+pillow.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317713296803405906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqm6X70h_gRXKAsXM6lSORxmo7HFQW8Mm_27jazpzDLSvWq9XIyWPw3y0dqJoidgmPyaUKHafmkocGdhAPHMTkeSAnBSbbQyTP5brhUpd8Fhq_uqjiAhOM2FLVDeI0d5ZU0d-CkoUpOAo/s400/leopard+pillow.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 284px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">An animal print favorite from my Spring ’07 collection</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqlUaw25NEEGr9hKN0vK5aHtEBIKVAD7bSDeWDU1sERAcITbrwUMBWt8_RX72W6oiO6_gva8EIVAX6unlx_sIgldffrghdLv3jAyzlNT_6-Hj91My82yVsEYAThvDYV3I76bhqimUDmKg/s1600-h/sippers.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317691793351195634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqlUaw25NEEGr9hKN0vK5aHtEBIKVAD7bSDeWDU1sERAcITbrwUMBWt8_RX72W6oiO6_gva8EIVAX6unlx_sIgldffrghdLv3jAyzlNT_6-Hj91My82yVsEYAThvDYV3I76bhqimUDmKg/s400/sippers.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 307px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Gaveston Summer: Sue Mulligan</span> </span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">I thought this tablescape was pretty and fresh, with loads of Southern warmth and charm. I love the citrus colors paired with hot pinks and brilliant blues. This linen/cotton fabric from <a href="http://www.calicocorners.com/category/designer+fabrics+for+the+home.do">Calico Corners</a> could work well with this summery setting ...</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnBZuCEx-hNNb9VtqqerjcfqQ2gyg7N-jOVrbc1JgA16JTrGn6dK6iZt6Y_2111VV2963cPPLiOP_q3S_MmWexKWLZB7KK54MEcymRfKUgUoErwha5R4Wk5wyGdP2SVmIgPDxMXhoqDzM/s1600-h/bipin.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317724833997450482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnBZuCEx-hNNb9VtqqerjcfqQ2gyg7N-jOVrbc1JgA16JTrGn6dK6iZt6Y_2111VV2963cPPLiOP_q3S_MmWexKWLZB7KK54MEcymRfKUgUoErwha5R4Wk5wyGdP2SVmIgPDxMXhoqDzM/s400/bipin.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 249px; height: 251px;" /></a> <a href="http://www.calicocorners.com/product/designer+fabrics+for+the+home/shop+fabrics+by+color/pink/bipin+ticking+multi.do"><span style="font-style: italic;">Bipin Ticking Multi</span></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqC8MePx0Pz13F42D5jLar02YMuAQucP2CV0lv58BymN02CbKwmMhrrjJIEPXhyphenhyphenR5shrDtN6QQgmy8-LO59t3_THiXsJdzEjQxnwxsbLaHKtc21Zr_27fc-mttGs6w6n0JVyg_GELBJC4/s1600-h/seaside.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317734747167399426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqC8MePx0Pz13F42D5jLar02YMuAQucP2CV0lv58BymN02CbKwmMhrrjJIEPXhyphenhyphenR5shrDtN6QQgmy8-LO59t3_THiXsJdzEjQxnwxsbLaHKtc21Zr_27fc-mttGs6w6n0JVyg_GELBJC4/s400/seaside.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Sun, Sea, & Serenity: Marcia Hostetter</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span>Wow!</span> <span style="font-size:130%;">This seashore inspired display was full of great textures and organic beauty. Try creating this look on a smaller scale at home ... here is my version using a favorite Southern Living item – the versatile </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Hemingway Hurricane.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhozphMynNlrgtNoB30nlFcgos4ZYoXsddT3QfhjfYpTEM4zmmpd67nUzu3SZNmaGDyRqTnbQ1oG_clqD9HbqQI1FA4K9g94cn3xCUed0hINnlrH2cZ88KvN3K2CuMJ8hpeJ-i2X1ywIPk/s1600-h/hurricane:starfish.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318746187702114626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhozphMynNlrgtNoB30nlFcgos4ZYoXsddT3QfhjfYpTEM4zmmpd67nUzu3SZNmaGDyRqTnbQ1oG_clqD9HbqQI1FA4K9g94cn3xCUed0hINnlrH2cZ88KvN3K2CuMJ8hpeJ-i2X1ywIPk/s200/hurricane:starfish.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 156px; height: 200px;" /></a><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEMZFGj3QWgetHxxr5nTBKAtBWky8Oh_QbbdEK84NUvNA61YrmNMEFh53CrGd1QbyGe0RInhYVQjpu0QezjnumAlAk0eG5a2FaSD1fXXreDsA2ogr0eihtH_NKDqECygkyvTeG-KXv7rs/s1600-h/Hilton.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317692308994584626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEMZFGj3QWgetHxxr5nTBKAtBWky8Oh_QbbdEK84NUvNA61YrmNMEFh53CrGd1QbyGe0RInhYVQjpu0QezjnumAlAk0eG5a2FaSD1fXXreDsA2ogr0eihtH_NKDqECygkyvTeG-KXv7rs/s400/Hilton.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">And I can</span><span style="font-size:130%;">’t leave out the Hilton lounge ... I am not sure who designed the space, but I loved the copper planters with tall branches, large scale chess pieces on the solid console, and the pretty bowl of moss covered spheres. Planters like these are available online from <a href="http://www.smithandhawken.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=prod260086p&categoryId=cat340058p&sku=260086p">Smith & Hawken</a>. Contact <a href="https://www.southernlivingathome.com/wbslah/skins/s05/index.aspx?repid=568216">Brenda Cataldo</a> for Southern Living at Home products.</span><br /></div>

Southern hospitality

Coconut Cupcakes ( by Brenda Cataldo) on platter from the Gail Pittman Veranda Collection I spent last Tuesday night at a very entertaining ...

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