tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940902603533278002024-03-18T02:34:15.770-05:00Creative Journeysfamily, friends and other tidbits that make up a blessed lifeMarlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.comBlogger650125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594090260353327800.post-64804755661028364692021-02-14T16:53:00.007-06:002021-02-14T16:53:48.779-06:00Never too many orchids<div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNWm0xQ4C4OE5ozeoYzqaAw4ByVCTLWzNw5-6tGLjGqZV5EmsoJrrozKcZxEGTSFkBWa64viUfS0bRdz9Tuot8ete5urtoBFeLC8KztfpcPRhXAWKHTPbtZX22STn4290lcItyZOgohVLJ/s2048/20210206_192005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1510" data-original-width="2048" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNWm0xQ4C4OE5ozeoYzqaAw4ByVCTLWzNw5-6tGLjGqZV5EmsoJrrozKcZxEGTSFkBWa64viUfS0bRdz9Tuot8ete5urtoBFeLC8KztfpcPRhXAWKHTPbtZX22STn4290lcItyZOgohVLJ/w640-h472/20210206_192005.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />It's our 47th Valentine's, aka the 47th anniversary of our second date. On that Valentine's day that many years ago my soon to be husband gave me 9 orchids and asked me to marry him. I wish I had a picture. This year that sweet man bought me 12 dinner plates with orchids. <p></p><p><i>Side Note: his dad had the largest orchid greenhouse between Dallas and Hawaii. That tidbit was learned later as we dated some more.</i> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxNjAXbgVelaf18CV_oihOiQ242NocYkj1dPezIWRzbLQYzm6HsEDm2qAehMiKgszQ8zuIgCVDN20-dNmPsP57y_SyQR9w_Zsqws-kYuKmDEMSuSTyLzRf17hxyTjMEiZUHxR3aNiTDyJV/s2548/20210208_155356.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2548" data-original-width="1434" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxNjAXbgVelaf18CV_oihOiQ242NocYkj1dPezIWRzbLQYzm6HsEDm2qAehMiKgszQ8zuIgCVDN20-dNmPsP57y_SyQR9w_Zsqws-kYuKmDEMSuSTyLzRf17hxyTjMEiZUHxR3aNiTDyJV/w225-h400/20210208_155356.jpg" width="225" />I</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hence, I have this thing for orchids. Apparently I'm more sentimental than I ever imagined. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjemdE1CJxAuWsSVVQUJ1vDc5V5-itV0LiGKKWPW8OvRKsasoN-nK6BpwyuHJuCp8RyMh_fnHOZmTkjc0zcX5Wj2M6wy1tdUpNiUPVEA6hTWxBirT6N3uKwImtKcwQa4wo20iheUoPidAnv/s4032/20210206_191906.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjemdE1CJxAuWsSVVQUJ1vDc5V5-itV0LiGKKWPW8OvRKsasoN-nK6BpwyuHJuCp8RyMh_fnHOZmTkjc0zcX5Wj2M6wy1tdUpNiUPVEA6hTWxBirT6N3uKwImtKcwQa4wo20iheUoPidAnv/w640-h480/20210206_191906.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">He really took me by surprise. Orchids on dishes. He does think we have "more than enough" dishes, but I guess I'd been yammering about these that I came across on Ebay for so long, he pulled the trigger. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRhJHRW-PRKdTY967RF6MF-w5Z93uS4rGlv-oz4Hd15mVjjoT8Kz1g1jodpPueg31hbQ1vqXlMfVomr_JQ7OSoihiV75YqFaeznfbIXXZJU2qBdGpOuGUtsH0KXs4VVAapKWNOQ6hlnZGN/s2631/20210202_091605.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2582" data-original-width="2631" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRhJHRW-PRKdTY967RF6MF-w5Z93uS4rGlv-oz4Hd15mVjjoT8Kz1g1jodpPueg31hbQ1vqXlMfVomr_JQ7OSoihiV75YqFaeznfbIXXZJU2qBdGpOuGUtsH0KXs4VVAapKWNOQ6hlnZGN/w640-h628/20210202_091605.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>These are Rosenthal Winifred Orchid. Surrounded by the yellow rose of Texas, my favorite Lilies of the Valley and forget-me-nots this plate has moved itself to the top of my favorite list. The plate has a back stamp dating it to US Zone Germany 1946-1949. They are in absolutely perfect condition and arrived without one plate being shattered.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiksfyf57H3NF5tGw-PejLpTfMOwBgQApX4ZM12RIidLbFJ0_kjGVl-LTrvjEniwcf1MzTbWzJsuwkk6tk4Noy_OI0GbIMG2M6n67eRebZGrsa7VF9cbEvaFJ913h9tBbzbFb-8XVsaNn98/s1857/20210202_091636.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1857" data-original-width="733" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiksfyf57H3NF5tGw-PejLpTfMOwBgQApX4ZM12RIidLbFJ0_kjGVl-LTrvjEniwcf1MzTbWzJsuwkk6tk4Noy_OI0GbIMG2M6n67eRebZGrsa7VF9cbEvaFJ913h9tBbzbFb-8XVsaNn98/w158-h400/20210202_091636.jpg" width="158" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The cutlery is Community (Oneida) White Orchid. I had purchased it years ago at an estate sale on the half price day. They opened at 9 and I was there at 8:20am. I purchased it with the future in mind, as I bought them probably 8 years ago?? White Orchid was first produced in 1953 and the bill of sale included with this set is dated in 1953. It's as old as I am. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4771W1RJYCzqJqU0FpXn5wxAFetaPtJ7GLWDTQbILieBvkJee2fFJdubCfKg8mciUQrreYsyDfgIKJ8KetR3PE5lo05mCBEdEJrnZeoAriJyHyDNiorMaKpgccwvdlrWBsNGeRu1pz-k9/s2048/20200404_153245.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4771W1RJYCzqJqU0FpXn5wxAFetaPtJ7GLWDTQbILieBvkJee2fFJdubCfKg8mciUQrreYsyDfgIKJ8KetR3PE5lo05mCBEdEJrnZeoAriJyHyDNiorMaKpgccwvdlrWBsNGeRu1pz-k9/w300-h400/20200404_153245.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I had previously used these Rosenthal Aida orchid plates on a table I did to showcase a tablecloth from a friend of mine. You should check out her linens <a href="https://bleudolive.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. They are wonderful!! I had the soup bowls, which I tend to use for salads as well, bread and butter plates and that was it. Then my sweet friend who had the rest of the pieces (dinner plates, salad plates, serving pieces) decided to let hers go and thus I now have 12 place settings of this china as well. At the time, I did not know about the others on their way :). These date from 1953 to 1956. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjujSlnxkAGYfjaC071P8YNv-69EVCR3hXFFWiB4KQR8p15fpMBulw4Fk3In3RdUcptMPhtsnbNpMIsHtakhZ8Jxnqb4WrBeTu6rG2lQ84tC7LymQ3l9_N0snyDpB-n2Mq8UKdi3UUl-ya3/s4032/20210205_111757.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjujSlnxkAGYfjaC071P8YNv-69EVCR3hXFFWiB4KQR8p15fpMBulw4Fk3In3RdUcptMPhtsnbNpMIsHtakhZ8Jxnqb4WrBeTu6rG2lQ84tC7LymQ3l9_N0snyDpB-n2Mq8UKdi3UUl-ya3/w640-h480/20210205_111757.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Tried out this combination of blue placemats and pink napkins, but a whole table of pink and blue.. well it's not my cup of tea.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv4czBspyWBHkkvGEFBIIOMjOdI4JvkhtmPHru6JBgpdV0xohSXrxhC9PDwD0YVE6jnc5bhp05UUCrrEAqlGRqaeEiESCpqoigYZSEAqa9Ijc94OI9v1zzKAmtaZZYmDnsR6lq5qI7ORVQ/s4032/20210206_104142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv4czBspyWBHkkvGEFBIIOMjOdI4JvkhtmPHru6JBgpdV0xohSXrxhC9PDwD0YVE6jnc5bhp05UUCrrEAqlGRqaeEiESCpqoigYZSEAqa9Ijc94OI9v1zzKAmtaZZYmDnsR6lq5qI7ORVQ/w640-h480/20210206_104142.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">From a few weeks ago. I think maybe if I had some pink in a floral arrangement it might work so I haven't discounted setting one like this in the future. However, my sweet husband is "not into pink". Those are Heisey Orchid candleholders on the table.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6w9GSqfz68sFF8NB4ENrqcrOFtmQyHISUOBD8OkN-Xy3B59OA7gudGFQZwc5zc0eCGF7-DnwTZUQMzkGMWN0f3_R0oq2RcAb1rJom7YbOsfW9sBwt_GjHYyF_w-7OjYMp11W0qE1wDzx9/s4032/20210206_191814.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6w9GSqfz68sFF8NB4ENrqcrOFtmQyHISUOBD8OkN-Xy3B59OA7gudGFQZwc5zc0eCGF7-DnwTZUQMzkGMWN0f3_R0oq2RcAb1rJom7YbOsfW9sBwt_GjHYyF_w-7OjYMp11W0qE1wDzx9/w640-h480/20210206_191814.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Pink really is pretty with the dishes though...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMdkFFAVQO_LZ2DVyhQWy64iMyLuZr3h77NRNAirtRJTY8kVumWo8ZIHJpFOw9Qzx8jm_wtQwbrJEGPAJ-wCmcvX9A2byvw8eiM4GqiCVH3CSPf_IJKMxjVW1uc0DS_vVX8KX4eHWyvdkv/s4032/20210206_191837.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMdkFFAVQO_LZ2DVyhQWy64iMyLuZr3h77NRNAirtRJTY8kVumWo8ZIHJpFOw9Qzx8jm_wtQwbrJEGPAJ-wCmcvX9A2byvw8eiM4GqiCVH3CSPf_IJKMxjVW1uc0DS_vVX8KX4eHWyvdkv/w640-h480/20210206_191837.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So we'll be dining on the blue linen this Valentine's evening. Sterling napkin rings contain white damask napkins, Heisey Orchid water glasses to be used for wine instead of the pictured Libbey Rock Sharpe and the menu is his favorite veal piccata, the link to the recipe is <a href="http://marlisbennett.blogspot.com/2011/02/blooming-romance-tablescape.html" target="_blank">here</a>. He's also purchased a sweet white orchid for the centerpiece. <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I wish you much love, joy and happiness in the year ahead. May your memories sustain you and bring you joy. <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/48/A1945C0DBECCA0646B7DE17B8B0CB60F.png" style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0px none;" /></a></p></div>Marlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594090260353327800.post-23418596693982796852020-09-11T17:49:00.007-05:002020-09-11T17:49:44.952-05:00Ready for Tech Football!
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgG9ddrzwMqg2IMZZYRdq_JJpnHB86Q2ywwSNqLAE21d401I3_bAbyX0JSW4MxnO51QVFBnyfvlaRoNpDKfEJ8lZGKhs4wvhk5_e-5_9NxChxgBB6QbsxRPoMUiLxHhFE_xbhPOxdPx_Zf/s2048/20200911_102309.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgG9ddrzwMqg2IMZZYRdq_JJpnHB86Q2ywwSNqLAE21d401I3_bAbyX0JSW4MxnO51QVFBnyfvlaRoNpDKfEJ8lZGKhs4wvhk5_e-5_9NxChxgBB6QbsxRPoMUiLxHhFE_xbhPOxdPx_Zf/w640-h480/20200911_102309.jpg" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Covid-19 has affected so much this year. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We have been partaking in social distancing since early March. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm officially tired of it and ready for a bit of normalcy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Texas Tech is supposed to play this weekend. We shall see.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTithOIoGY8PsjhLFxLP5VSB5UhEn-Q_Dk_azhusNXbZXSp2o56PQw5k6WHd_p1-DFkUSaiGJdNKrMsAhX9ZdGQDS-DA0RiM1fpZUPQGj2bbFbp6An6GfR7D6s18g7qsUjBmEAf92AoYSC/s2048/20200911_162925.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1113" data-original-width="2048" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTithOIoGY8PsjhLFxLP5VSB5UhEn-Q_Dk_azhusNXbZXSp2o56PQw5k6WHd_p1-DFkUSaiGJdNKrMsAhX9ZdGQDS-DA0RiM1fpZUPQGj2bbFbp6An6GfR7D6s18g7qsUjBmEAf92AoYSC/w640-h348/20200911_162925.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYJx3qoIA3_2Pk3c-hlOQJQO0oEMBaYCEtQJrz1AYsOagtaQy5aI8aO1lAInWE9rpXFx8zbCX1RivrcUu2b37WZj_c9ywWQ50X7Pd2FzCqVkp_kunCi0cQfP3J82-cDIgqMlwZ2C-KBkhw/s2048/20200911_103109.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;">My sweet husband brought home this delightful arrangement so I wanted to showcase it in a table setting. Not that we are having dinner guests. :(</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"> </span><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYJx3qoIA3_2Pk3c-hlOQJQO0oEMBaYCEtQJrz1AYsOagtaQy5aI8aO1lAInWE9rpXFx8zbCX1RivrcUu2b37WZj_c9ywWQ50X7Pd2FzCqVkp_kunCi0cQfP3J82-cDIgqMlwZ2C-KBkhw/w640-h480/20200911_103109.jpg" width="640" /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> And there was a challenge to post your football tables on a Facebook group to which I belong.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuitdEb5Ejr_JdYrGvLHAFdFwlN9uRsAD2PI-TFL0TsnsqMATfTrUyfar5KV6UC_tG0NijgYQ1NTWXjK3U8pK2BNykJosPJVTqHIVJCRThWCdZo3by5R5H7DU1NfqUky11cZA8r5pDhv94/s2048/20200911_103054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuitdEb5Ejr_JdYrGvLHAFdFwlN9uRsAD2PI-TFL0TsnsqMATfTrUyfar5KV6UC_tG0NijgYQ1NTWXjK3U8pK2BNykJosPJVTqHIVJCRThWCdZo3by5R5H7DU1NfqUky11cZA8r5pDhv94/w640-h480/20200911_103054.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">As I was sitting at the dining table working this morning (I try to change venues so that it doesn't feel so much like being sent to my room), I thought of what i could do quickly. So in about 15 minutes...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKFt9hWYaKkUe6hT9JKtFd_6Hz5vJ-pVlwnSaUH2ypNsawj5v1mDQLhLFqcN-PSYFlUKzMoSn24vUkWIipPUTDQqdeA7zPjzGoko1EKT2KV_UQkwoaEAwfLpUWoqqBUrqc3FVS4YWlYnwf/s2048/20200911_103047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKFt9hWYaKkUe6hT9JKtFd_6Hz5vJ-pVlwnSaUH2ypNsawj5v1mDQLhLFqcN-PSYFlUKzMoSn24vUkWIipPUTDQqdeA7zPjzGoko1EKT2KV_UQkwoaEAwfLpUWoqqBUrqc3FVS4YWlYnwf/w640-h480/20200911_103047.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I pulled out these black and white place mats that I purchased at Detours (shopping at La Fonda) in Santa Fe, my red Juliska Berry & Thread dinner plates and our Pipestone salad plates (another Santa Fe purchase from the Chile Shop) and red cutlery.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMAy5NXWwb65zGyBfkYC9uYf5V0-msfo0ILd-fYL8ei_fscGHTzQUMAFMtvboPepDr86y8RwqiStcMD3bQLDFvFF9SY-LvRqLC1FOokHuOiQLkldBPvdcQyWHUCRxpjGMlCgYQfmgJmxwv/s2048/20200911_103038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMAy5NXWwb65zGyBfkYC9uYf5V0-msfo0ILd-fYL8ei_fscGHTzQUMAFMtvboPepDr86y8RwqiStcMD3bQLDFvFF9SY-LvRqLC1FOokHuOiQLkldBPvdcQyWHUCRxpjGMlCgYQfmgJmxwv/w640-h480/20200911_103038.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">So in love with the red roses!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0tGEKuyWSoF8hD2iyCIkJ0jKUkR801hrh7tClsiT65tkEL8cqPuFUnn8PbIurQ5FfxAynJq25Bx3trNsa9-4ffNqaTwCLqSdbGiLlwjAvrWwb2IdX-pOigbgX6N4-QYbbvHULkBkCTbF/s2048/20200911_103020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0tGEKuyWSoF8hD2iyCIkJ0jKUkR801hrh7tClsiT65tkEL8cqPuFUnn8PbIurQ5FfxAynJq25Bx3trNsa9-4ffNqaTwCLqSdbGiLlwjAvrWwb2IdX-pOigbgX6N4-QYbbvHULkBkCTbF/w480-h640/20200911_103020.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">These silver candlesticks came home with me from my favorite antique store in Lubbock, A Beautiful Mess. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPAlfLByXRr2hMnAfnegJwFcHgh2UVNKEd0Z_JQK8W2_b-UeKaqq8hp175JtgnoJd4-FrPKOFXPmsv8LXvkg0tHZEpuiQ_48G3AVW-2XnPzXm3oFbQzdbS2CUnJvDl9O_oskgCRGpfc90M/s2048/20200911_103007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPAlfLByXRr2hMnAfnegJwFcHgh2UVNKEd0Z_JQK8W2_b-UeKaqq8hp175JtgnoJd4-FrPKOFXPmsv8LXvkg0tHZEpuiQ_48G3AVW-2XnPzXm3oFbQzdbS2CUnJvDl9O_oskgCRGpfc90M/w480-h640/20200911_103007.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Sadly, I think the Berry and Thread are no longer available. They are the perfect shade of red. And i don't remember the maker of this cutlery. It too is the perfect shade of red.<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRCG1_yvFNiw64j2BZf3SSrThoBcr1nzo52XrofMo-PCPz-iRfs-3chyGX4XjxhXSPkn5dqeRX8CrnaMxFVkPUBUtX84t2ZgahJAWr8AOJEZvZDb9zYFhbBplQVFW9Ypkw09BSc0oGOJNZ/s2048/20200911_102944.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRCG1_yvFNiw64j2BZf3SSrThoBcr1nzo52XrofMo-PCPz-iRfs-3chyGX4XjxhXSPkn5dqeRX8CrnaMxFVkPUBUtX84t2ZgahJAWr8AOJEZvZDb9zYFhbBplQVFW9Ypkw09BSc0oGOJNZ/w640-h480/20200911_102944.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I flanked the flowers and candlesticks with two Texas Tech signed footballs. And other than the red and black, that is the only ode to football on the table. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifM7DNHaGHqyNu1BX1gOT_VhtaNd9C7oTxQSJYX5nGP2wkI9gilloTWkJc41gTeAcWYBXR_7R7C_5fBeXWHW743GFg0ijPgCOGFMk-HhR3AhHyULhKd6mvcVulgv1tmZ5BaNJzrqh7dvkn/s2048/20200911_102917.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifM7DNHaGHqyNu1BX1gOT_VhtaNd9C7oTxQSJYX5nGP2wkI9gilloTWkJc41gTeAcWYBXR_7R7C_5fBeXWHW743GFg0ijPgCOGFMk-HhR3AhHyULhKd6mvcVulgv1tmZ5BaNJzrqh7dvkn/w480-h640/20200911_102917.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">The black napkins were also a Santa Fe purchase from the Chile Shop.. They wash like a dream. Napkin rings came from World Market a long time ago. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqlrC-xECtiDIA_-90d8vgyvwmFj6fBal4u5_buWHpQ4MQHQrXS0DFDTyXzXm2-oVj6d_4kwn0NCXeYzvMOs5rOnB9T76KFV0Pp52Sb9bA7f8_jaNih9Z7hsxcG9yML5dm894Tu5pSTRQ5/s2048/20200911_102841.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqlrC-xECtiDIA_-90d8vgyvwmFj6fBal4u5_buWHpQ4MQHQrXS0DFDTyXzXm2-oVj6d_4kwn0NCXeYzvMOs5rOnB9T76KFV0Pp52Sb9bA7f8_jaNih9Z7hsxcG9yML5dm894Tu5pSTRQ5/w480-h640/20200911_102841.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I paired a Mikasa French Countryside water goblet with an Ajka Arabella wine glass for a touch of glamour.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9SkIINYEcKONK03yAbB0VKsfaclSVH59IegmkfLQ_1rSNgfJjoLRQzf3Fieh9mMjxEQ9rCsKZkrdC0VRYzbl5zmKpLi7yBOx6Xto9hWZMHvf4XHWJwVgyyQTUl2tZI1Vv8WyZAWvS7vN5/s2048/20200911_102826.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9SkIINYEcKONK03yAbB0VKsfaclSVH59IegmkfLQ_1rSNgfJjoLRQzf3Fieh9mMjxEQ9rCsKZkrdC0VRYzbl5zmKpLi7yBOx6Xto9hWZMHvf4XHWJwVgyyQTUl2tZI1Vv8WyZAWvS7vN5/w640-h480/20200911_102826.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">For a total of 15 minutes, this came together very quickly. It can be done!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Hope you enjoyed your visit! <br /></p><br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJSY-HS_8bROmEt0dpImrkKzLm71KkdhKmMM1qSvLbZAd5aK90xT2z8Hrbij6AE9RvKVkMQLsv8jkYoDOiw8_V_qkXpzHwfoysmSO0vEvs0tIEwdNm5gVWdT5Xg9YGKV5grTMDLNt_LUrv/s2048/20200911_102643.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJSY-HS_8bROmEt0dpImrkKzLm71KkdhKmMM1qSvLbZAd5aK90xT2z8Hrbij6AE9RvKVkMQLsv8jkYoDOiw8_V_qkXpzHwfoysmSO0vEvs0tIEwdNm5gVWdT5Xg9YGKV5grTMDLNt_LUrv/w640-h480/20200911_102643.jpg" width="640" /></a><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/48/A1945C0DBECCA0646B7DE17B8B0CB60F.png" style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0px none;" /></a></p>Marlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594090260353327800.post-10801789542850320262020-08-03T00:00:00.017-05:002020-08-03T00:00:00.342-05:00Orchids on Gray<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8Bwc7jPwWUX5j9kU4qB_pC1HHPKjvNg1a4KJRKpe02hW5oxL6t4tOdDE7tE9I077gBgt2V_aLne9i9KWUXaV3NzhOkvYKxerqH9GDksF0DUbRPqMzHBGoKGOHEnm94McB_HHcfGvtc1B/s2048/20200404_153518.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8Bwc7jPwWUX5j9kU4qB_pC1HHPKjvNg1a4KJRKpe02hW5oxL6t4tOdDE7tE9I077gBgt2V_aLne9i9KWUXaV3NzhOkvYKxerqH9GDksF0DUbRPqMzHBGoKGOHEnm94McB_HHcfGvtc1B/w640-h480/20200404_153518.jpg" width="640" /><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A while back I was asked to do some table settings using my favorite french jacquard tablecloths. I purchased this gray one because I thought it'd go with my Lenox Snow Lily. But alas, no. Snow Lily is more taupish gray and this is a true gray. Sophie of Bleu d'Olive is my tablecloth purveyor (someone mentioned that is is my tablecloth crack dealer :-) ). She is French, lives in Arizona, and is in the process of getting a website up and going. When it's live, I'll share her info! You can also find her table linens at Detours inside La Fonda on the Plaza in Santa Fe, NM. I believe she has a spot in Scottsdale, Arizona as well. Sophie's website is up! <a href="https://bleudolive.com">https://bleudolive.com</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdzGXMcD_bQypZWEzOadFdJgYDJtWBS4j1IxIX59ms8KmVyVqjJgJ4DU4WRR4HC0FAEALoqtj0UBgB8nfbolBcL78XYJcS_D6Iq1IWJA5al_e8lzoULw26T3bEb2hO_Dq8Gtkwy9NdWmGf/s2048/20200404_155750.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdzGXMcD_bQypZWEzOadFdJgYDJtWBS4j1IxIX59ms8KmVyVqjJgJ4DU4WRR4HC0FAEALoqtj0UBgB8nfbolBcL78XYJcS_D6Iq1IWJA5al_e8lzoULw26T3bEb2hO_Dq8Gtkwy9NdWmGf/w640-h480/20200404_155750.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I pulled out my Rosenthal dinner plates and topped them with a Rosenthal orchid bowl. The orchid pattern is a new one in my collection (huge eye roll). My father in law had the largest orchid greenhouse west of Dallas. He even sent cattleyas to Hawaii. He and Raymond Burr could talk orchids forever! I had purchased the Community White Orchid cutlery pattern a long time ago and was looking for dishes when these Rosenthal pieces came into view.<br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPjZ3CI7xhNmVMesqeaW84P2w16mxLdOTGDcyM3fCjtcHbPlPVpSHd42f2kFqubvwcrJf5hge-oMqJV5vnHmrti0f3pHfUZpsAwOh6C5FPxcd9efP6-R6em3bH_hr63uZ_9M7YgaFt8-Xz/s2048/20200404_160001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPjZ3CI7xhNmVMesqeaW84P2w16mxLdOTGDcyM3fCjtcHbPlPVpSHd42f2kFqubvwcrJf5hge-oMqJV5vnHmrti0f3pHfUZpsAwOh6C5FPxcd9efP6-R6em3bH_hr63uZ_9M7YgaFt8-Xz/w640-h480/20200404_160001.jpg" width="640" /><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This tablecloth is called ABCDaire or Alphabet. Between the motifs on the drop, alphabet letters are dispersed around the table. I had the pink napkins that were purchased on Amazon. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd0ItKdTT1uYbpBt33b0H4EIqWBwJWX_NXD5XDOaAmC8VIDMMAHVD9VnB6S44g06xTW5AlZbAuweKTlu4S41Jf_69YMU_KTHGqQ6BAleHFc9Vq_usWoOCwghpdCKAOoYL5aQzeP0CEjuCz/s2048/20200404_153219.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd0ItKdTT1uYbpBt33b0H4EIqWBwJWX_NXD5XDOaAmC8VIDMMAHVD9VnB6S44g06xTW5AlZbAuweKTlu4S41Jf_69YMU_KTHGqQ6BAleHFc9Vq_usWoOCwghpdCKAOoYL5aQzeP0CEjuCz/w480-h640/20200404_153219.jpg" width="480" /><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I chose to use the Mikasa Iced Teas and Libby Rock Sharpe 2009-4 waters for wine glasses. Many of the older pattern wine glasses are quite small so I'll use waters for the wine instead.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKT7P6xra0pDjWvKM6aNyHQYBCc3BlOAXv7x-yexZfV65-nxVYt9DmwdH8HvksReffoDoJWhK0L9a2ez8_SYBLH3bWMzL-J-usUddS0o2EXOw9MUR9vzNmAGOZGH8a7Yb8fdE745kvzLgp/s2048/20200404_152949.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKT7P6xra0pDjWvKM6aNyHQYBCc3BlOAXv7x-yexZfV65-nxVYt9DmwdH8HvksReffoDoJWhK0L9a2ez8_SYBLH3bWMzL-J-usUddS0o2EXOw9MUR9vzNmAGOZGH8a7Yb8fdE745kvzLgp/w640-h480/20200404_152949.jpg" width="640" /><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Coalport floral placecard holders let everyone know their place. I've also seen these in multi-colors. Thee are incredibly delicate. It always surprises me to find such treasures still intact. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeIL78PH_f_XL6UOFwgQETY1wJ_9Dxg7SgGi9hME8xw__h_X17s8ebounIOBAgPZjcktucgpQMRivmGKGkdm64R1JdMbS3ADCxoM-ySrCvrf-pQS3a88tceiaa5X96ZXZ0CRYcX2A0tm1s/s2048/20200404_153245.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeIL78PH_f_XL6UOFwgQETY1wJ_9Dxg7SgGi9hME8xw__h_X17s8ebounIOBAgPZjcktucgpQMRivmGKGkdm64R1JdMbS3ADCxoM-ySrCvrf-pQS3a88tceiaa5X96ZXZ0CRYcX2A0tm1s/w480-h640/20200404_153245.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Remember that the goal was to highlight the tablecloth, so I left the center a bit more bare than I usually do. This way the center motif shows well. This table was set during the beginning of Covid times and I had thought I'd try to venture out and pick up some flowers. My youngest child noticed what I was doing and came back with the perfect pink roses. Not bad for a boy! I added vinca tendrils for a bit of dimension. A girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do or any port in a storm. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7vX5h7y5B-WupHMcjg8T0Rl3Ic0MaIWwpUP3-tPRL-pnhi85DDevq2tWdMQbVe1vdckTptnYHlEQ9k3BgQ7LTUCnlQLg-GukXGWWIzceHxFd8-U-M2BgZzgg_c-ssMdOlap0f2v8U-pFn/s2048/20200404_153319.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7vX5h7y5B-WupHMcjg8T0Rl3Ic0MaIWwpUP3-tPRL-pnhi85DDevq2tWdMQbVe1vdckTptnYHlEQ9k3BgQ7LTUCnlQLg-GukXGWWIzceHxFd8-U-M2BgZzgg_c-ssMdOlap0f2v8U-pFn/w480-h640/20200404_153319.jpg" width="480" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Unimposing vintage pressed glass candle holders. When I set this table for guests, I'll bring in some more crystal candle holders or votives and another small bouquet of roses on each end. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFHhLImzhTIz4srFRbPRKKuZWvZ6SRWsKXW9h18EWMem3_HjLpoQJCxClyGTaJX3xs-5xCBA4OnnhUXbrUB5NHU93UkY5INSxlPW56D9WLYw8C-Y7Om2_sYlUR1vdmUP89zY8cX27ATPSJ/s2048/20200404_152938.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFHhLImzhTIz4srFRbPRKKuZWvZ6SRWsKXW9h18EWMem3_HjLpoQJCxClyGTaJX3xs-5xCBA4OnnhUXbrUB5NHU93UkY5INSxlPW56D9WLYw8C-Y7Om2_sYlUR1vdmUP89zY8cX27ATPSJ/w640-h480/20200404_152938.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of my next missions is to find some gold napkin rings that are not too heavy for delicate plates. Any suggestions? These silver ones are rimmed in gold so they worked well on this table. The cutlery is Antique Baroque by Wallace. Would you use chargers the next time? <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh22AxVnnS_AksdHvDxTY_4dy2UyJIqZAQVHB5Y1pT8n1CwVTplQjenMqf8prexsTGOhh7k6VEp1OosQ09OzUnolDPgjycUGYcIhV9l7qbb9HQVDcukxrUkOboOL90KpkQIhAHfmc0AwJAX/s2048/20200404_153341.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh22AxVnnS_AksdHvDxTY_4dy2UyJIqZAQVHB5Y1pT8n1CwVTplQjenMqf8prexsTGOhh7k6VEp1OosQ09OzUnolDPgjycUGYcIhV9l7qbb9HQVDcukxrUkOboOL90KpkQIhAHfmc0AwJAX/w480-h640/20200404_153341.jpg" width="480" /><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm always smitten by the detail of borders. And cutlery. And linens. Let's just face it, I'm smitten with all things table.<br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFlxnb_S187CMTKkZnc7oILTM4yihyR3Sw6YPDMYpwE6Ec-XE5ENk9q8EqBBajdSHvkmU52CnBk5PqABWCPQP2M2G9xmLArTII9WhvOXbMVyo9f3WNWUdCRYSIAyPyFfTh7Qlk4T-2051I/s2048/20200404_153012.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFlxnb_S187CMTKkZnc7oILTM4yihyR3Sw6YPDMYpwE6Ec-XE5ENk9q8EqBBajdSHvkmU52CnBk5PqABWCPQP2M2G9xmLArTII9WhvOXbMVyo9f3WNWUdCRYSIAyPyFfTh7Qlk4T-2051I/w480-h640/20200404_153012.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you for stopping by. It's been a pleasure to share this table with you and I hope it brought you joy in this time of Covid. How are you handling it?</div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/48/A1945C0DBECCA0646B7DE17B8B0CB60F.png" style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0px none;" /></a></div>Marlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594090260353327800.post-68469909494194508322020-07-29T21:27:00.004-05:002020-07-30T19:27:23.567-05:00Pretty Little French Fishes<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuKjeHgyJtRpY3H00C7qpqyQq7ZD9FJbc1pKziWh0fNc4_hPpLH3gKWkJBdzZmAQo2qf6c2zQqvykNgFseTLH9y4IfWv__WXtA19tjbRjhBsZ9G_IOhflF4HTtUAzJ9HJIfsjtJ7DqBrRi/s2048/20200404_130952.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuKjeHgyJtRpY3H00C7qpqyQq7ZD9FJbc1pKziWh0fNc4_hPpLH3gKWkJBdzZmAQo2qf6c2zQqvykNgFseTLH9y4IfWv__WXtA19tjbRjhBsZ9G_IOhflF4HTtUAzJ9HJIfsjtJ7DqBrRi/w640-h480/20200404_130952.jpg" width="640" /><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A table in the time of Covid. In March where nothing was in bloom and I wasn't going out. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuKjeHgyJtRpY3H00C7qpqyQq7ZD9FJbc1pKziWh0fNc4_hPpLH3gKWkJBdzZmAQo2qf6c2zQqvykNgFseTLH9y4IfWv__WXtA19tjbRjhBsZ9G_IOhflF4HTtUAzJ9HJIfsjtJ7DqBrRi/s2048/20200404_130952.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgnb-Z7mGyS5vwVBmcZtbvF2ssBgf8XGXP5pe3Eh9h7Rj3U6hcMWQ4eTth3zE5gDoeB2FBUKhU_RR971Q-BC_jUfHYBmLFNbqtj9Y_QtzrDN3b7S_ZytKVBG9iMKjvZ3Tjq0ozi4SdGFjA/s2048/20200404_133657.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgnb-Z7mGyS5vwVBmcZtbvF2ssBgf8XGXP5pe3Eh9h7Rj3U6hcMWQ4eTth3zE5gDoeB2FBUKhU_RR971Q-BC_jUfHYBmLFNbqtj9Y_QtzrDN3b7S_ZytKVBG9iMKjvZ3Tjq0ozi4SdGFjA/w640-h480/20200404_133657.jpg" width="640" /><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had purchased this French jacquard tablecloth from my friend Sophie Christian. She lives in Arizona and is my tablecloth purveyor. I have many of these French textiles. They are coated, but you can't feel it and they resist stains. Water and wine both bead up on the surface!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Edited: Sophie's website is up and running! <a href="https://bleudolive.com" target="_blank">Bleu d'Olive</a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgnb-Z7mGyS5vwVBmcZtbvF2ssBgf8XGXP5pe3Eh9h7Rj3U6hcMWQ4eTth3zE5gDoeB2FBUKhU_RR971Q-BC_jUfHYBmLFNbqtj9Y_QtzrDN3b7S_ZytKVBG9iMKjvZ3Tjq0ozi4SdGFjA/s2048/20200404_133657.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div></div><div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1xldJRkYMy43j_d53YrX9S0H_hkvluTiovl4lz8hhVWkrSZHBe0RwhuAtdfr_8K65IJEURZdIzmIO1i8lilTDJh_uDaAW6a_-hHcULfvm-krzPN_WmGaPtuyAs3BoQJtPKoyBEDP-joYu/s2048/20200404_133002.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1xldJRkYMy43j_d53YrX9S0H_hkvluTiovl4lz8hhVWkrSZHBe0RwhuAtdfr_8K65IJEURZdIzmIO1i8lilTDJh_uDaAW6a_-hHcULfvm-krzPN_WmGaPtuyAs3BoQJtPKoyBEDP-joYu/w640-h480/20200404_133002.jpg" width="640" /><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found the French Limoges fish plates at a local antique mall, A Beautiful Mess. If you are ever in Lubbock, do drop in! You won't regret it. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0AbrAm_FAU1TZkks_FhLSa6ypQrsRdfwn7SxlfCveZYGYxZEyNAeEcWCyDZQxbaxc0IbwT9Se9trNKiyVtCqLwCCMSLEka7AC3yV6-SHDUKpBcoHEyDaaTprJAfYs-duAuAzSAE_LPJfy/s2048/20200404_132301.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0AbrAm_FAU1TZkks_FhLSa6ypQrsRdfwn7SxlfCveZYGYxZEyNAeEcWCyDZQxbaxc0IbwT9Se9trNKiyVtCqLwCCMSLEka7AC3yV6-SHDUKpBcoHEyDaaTprJAfYs-duAuAzSAE_LPJfy/w640-h640/20200404_132301.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These have some beautiful specimens on them!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The gilding around the rims is just icing on the cake. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCGtVD8tWmEXeVqnDDaptmZI8nzV8BxnaBC61IMSnXkUUTO0knxdpYi8fPW7z8wi_TtfD0PE-X577yNfXcO5RJj0FBvZidSvNtdNrgv7pRAKANXOZ7EUDIz648wIGPeKXqk6edw1xls9gq/s2048/20200404_131013.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCGtVD8tWmEXeVqnDDaptmZI8nzV8BxnaBC61IMSnXkUUTO0knxdpYi8fPW7z8wi_TtfD0PE-X577yNfXcO5RJj0FBvZidSvNtdNrgv7pRAKANXOZ7EUDIz648wIGPeKXqk6edw1xls9gq/w480-h640/20200404_131013.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I finally found the much wanted pearl handled fish cutlery. </div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGtYJzGpBzl3E58YqECyAKmh04sZSE0TeCB7UeIj7HZw6HKUrLyK7Jgi3OJIO7b3SkTEPUWWuvafS1cv5mJ2m5JAdPaJ51VfKrz99fJ4trkOhHAdY9h9Y8ZIVRQoFQeSduLSrBxUTXw6LO/s2048/20200404_131005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGtYJzGpBzl3E58YqECyAKmh04sZSE0TeCB7UeIj7HZw6HKUrLyK7Jgi3OJIO7b3SkTEPUWWuvafS1cv5mJ2m5JAdPaJ51VfKrz99fJ4trkOhHAdY9h9Y8ZIVRQoFQeSduLSrBxUTXw6LO/w640-h480/20200404_131005.jpg" width="640" /><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Could you have resisted this engraving?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I could not. Period.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGtYJzGpBzl3E58YqECyAKmh04sZSE0TeCB7UeIj7HZw6HKUrLyK7Jgi3OJIO7b3SkTEPUWWuvafS1cv5mJ2m5JAdPaJ51VfKrz99fJ4trkOhHAdY9h9Y8ZIVRQoFQeSduLSrBxUTXw6LO/s2048/20200404_131005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ0i0RUH8ZDAlRxAFiB_FFpBICI2O7uwpOikgzcxrgPSmhFLa2y37ijWEQ-DoU2ug02w-yHy-HURBOOtPZEMGGHA4c2Lq43fBsvY3GRwq5AWhert4fGJf5Mffc6qnsCs_QlqxIkQZAT-JG/s2048/20200404_133541.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ0i0RUH8ZDAlRxAFiB_FFpBICI2O7uwpOikgzcxrgPSmhFLa2y37ijWEQ-DoU2ug02w-yHy-HURBOOtPZEMGGHA4c2Lq43fBsvY3GRwq5AWhert4fGJf5Mffc6qnsCs_QlqxIkQZAT-JG/w640-h480/20200404_133541.jpg" width="640" /><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I paired everything with my Lenox Colonnade dinner plate on a Jay-Imports charger. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ0i0RUH8ZDAlRxAFiB_FFpBICI2O7uwpOikgzcxrgPSmhFLa2y37ijWEQ-DoU2ug02w-yHy-HURBOOtPZEMGGHA4c2Lq43fBsvY3GRwq5AWhert4fGJf5Mffc6qnsCs_QlqxIkQZAT-JG/s2048/20200404_133541.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1EVYxgTTYZxmHxAsuKltEWn0uuNkCQ8erOlA5rIK7KtJGopl2voikpJgZNlybAxPGrwzmJ_cVFRLDX5_v1X3E-tMQkWl8hj1_j1azKrvtNnVNCwBg4e6xpyCJhZnaj6jRbG0iC49JM1Ly/s2048/20200404_131313.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1EVYxgTTYZxmHxAsuKltEWn0uuNkCQ8erOlA5rIK7KtJGopl2voikpJgZNlybAxPGrwzmJ_cVFRLDX5_v1X3E-tMQkWl8hj1_j1azKrvtNnVNCwBg4e6xpyCJhZnaj6jRbG0iC49JM1Ly/w640-h480/20200404_131313.jpg" width="640" /><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Added the Mikasa Parklane Iced Tea along side a Tiffin wine glass. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1EVYxgTTYZxmHxAsuKltEWn0uuNkCQ8erOlA5rIK7KtJGopl2voikpJgZNlybAxPGrwzmJ_cVFRLDX5_v1X3E-tMQkWl8hj1_j1azKrvtNnVNCwBg4e6xpyCJhZnaj6jRbG0iC49JM1Ly/s2048/20200404_131313.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmexTJQygDX5ITtpUQfK6gpHMRHm13_yI9kQqPHUiW6Dn4LYb7vZByuDk5VrMRFiSIFP8K7GDOKn1TYAF1a_kO8grXgqffZyB8tsq_SGNYtOtcqilruSt7T-DSXehV1axvmJPvkcUvHIvI/s2048/20200404_130859.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmexTJQygDX5ITtpUQfK6gpHMRHm13_yI9kQqPHUiW6Dn4LYb7vZByuDk5VrMRFiSIFP8K7GDOKn1TYAF1a_kO8grXgqffZyB8tsq_SGNYtOtcqilruSt7T-DSXehV1axvmJPvkcUvHIvI/w640-h480/20200404_130859.jpg" width="640" /><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">In anticipation of being able to put together a table such as this, I
had eaten, soaked in clorox, boiled for 30 minutes and then dried some
oyster shells. I then edged them in liquid gold leaf. Insert a sterling
salt spoon and the perfect salt cellar is born.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbCf_6IxoqDVlhTT9707Vbvt6f9jLfMAT-2gaYByWFAZnRb9O_HlXLYSBov91Sfh8Dv45ZPrvJ0aRfEfSfkvimLJ0hNAkTJ5ybozb-lA5raAe1P-_o21XvF75iID1Q6jGT5fbTqKIhhw4F/s2048/20200404_131106.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbCf_6IxoqDVlhTT9707Vbvt6f9jLfMAT-2gaYByWFAZnRb9O_HlXLYSBov91Sfh8Dv45ZPrvJ0aRfEfSfkvimLJ0hNAkTJ5ybozb-lA5raAe1P-_o21XvF75iID1Q6jGT5fbTqKIhhw4F/w480-h640/20200404_131106.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">In the center, there are Pottery Barn brass and glass hurricanes, Baldwin brass candlesticks, and a Mikasa crystal votive holder repurposed as a vase.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmexTJQygDX5ITtpUQfK6gpHMRHm13_yI9kQqPHUiW6Dn4LYb7vZByuDk5VrMRFiSIFP8K7GDOKn1TYAF1a_kO8grXgqffZyB8tsq_SGNYtOtcqilruSt7T-DSXehV1axvmJPvkcUvHIvI/s2048/20200404_130859.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZJGMDZKw_8x-QNXGxAA5ifPZKgZkoVOooTiSnp3kf7DRYwmzACZ6k8j1Fyi6lgeIFPTTSinhoYXlJ5cdfJu7cf-2Fd9K1iYz4nM5_kYsmkwsiRXunQM_GR_DrwsVJlBDzTJ1TZt03lLSP/s2048/20200404_130925.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZJGMDZKw_8x-QNXGxAA5ifPZKgZkoVOooTiSnp3kf7DRYwmzACZ6k8j1Fyi6lgeIFPTTSinhoYXlJ5cdfJu7cf-2Fd9K1iYz4nM5_kYsmkwsiRXunQM_GR_DrwsVJlBDzTJ1TZt03lLSP/w640-h480/20200404_130925.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you enjoyed your visit. I wish you'd stay for a bite. It's been quiet around here during these Covid times. I am looking forward to the day when there are jewels around the table and laughter reigns again. <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cherish your friends, they are the jewels of life.<br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/48/A1945C0DBECCA0646B7DE17B8B0CB60F.png" style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0px none;" /></a><br /><br /></div><br /><br />Marlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594090260353327800.post-27926197278022879362020-02-23T18:19:00.004-06:002020-07-29T10:28:09.388-05:00Organizing for a Dinner Party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
How I Organize a Dinner Party</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
I was invited to join a FB group about dishes and beautiful tables. Oh the eye-candy!!! And it's so addicting to see everyone's pretties.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1DSI1plcGUp6e_ADekJLP0GPuJBVXT-rU1oD8uQwiAb5OWQGu34NIcfS3USTaQsaa-F9Fne6k-pLtbO2t3bVZN-0PCMN29H2dF2DESNQ6fQ_ynAd2Hb-GnALBHOdiNrQz1-30U_cSad8A/s1600/20200223_114838.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1DSI1plcGUp6e_ADekJLP0GPuJBVXT-rU1oD8uQwiAb5OWQGu34NIcfS3USTaQsaa-F9Fne6k-pLtbO2t3bVZN-0PCMN29H2dF2DESNQ6fQ_ynAd2Hb-GnALBHOdiNrQz1-30U_cSad8A/s320/20200223_114838.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
This post is a result of a comment I made to a question on how early you set your table before an event. I will admit I always do it early. But by the time of the event, I've already had it planned out far in advance; table, menu, decorations and have a detailed plan of attack in place.<br />
<br />
Since it's spring and Easter is coming up in April, I'll just start with the beginning planning Easter 2020.<br />
<br />
For me it's easier to work with 1) pick a theme, 2) pick the table, 3)pick the menu. I would suggest you go with what works best for you. But I do know that melding the table decor with the menu is always a good thing. For example, your dishes look best with a white tablecloth, but do you really want to serve BBQ on your good china? Your white tablecloth?<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
For this Easter, I wanted to use what I had and not buy new things, but still have a fresh table. We are planning a lunch so it will be less formal and without candles.<br />
<br />
I started auditioning the china with the 'other stuff'. Chargers and napkin rings were auditioned first.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJJwx0Tk1xiXk0AIOxe29j-IRu_epnXc5u_bkXqP0AwTWMyeRHd4DLc964OyeX9rWUkGXoqKOSSE8zN27NGxCDQsUGz1JF72sJCmxWgII-Dva-tgWMzstwHUl7jKlWj94aDSZtFTLAojNh/s1600/20200222_153146.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJJwx0Tk1xiXk0AIOxe29j-IRu_epnXc5u_bkXqP0AwTWMyeRHd4DLc964OyeX9rWUkGXoqKOSSE8zN27NGxCDQsUGz1JF72sJCmxWgII-Dva-tgWMzstwHUl7jKlWj94aDSZtFTLAojNh/s320/20200222_153146.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pier 1 Cedar placemat, Pier 1 white charger, Pier1 plaid plate, WS bunny plate and napkin, Dillard's green napkin ring. </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7BfhAlbqeUVOnqj400VYyPCiTWcEn8EXz2RAHhRlD4VoJFrq9RSvZAq0r0nfnH4GLJl97rtT9OBIsjTIVhXIVne1FL93UK7N2235jeGEsHbP6_a3KYAl4e3DsQoKwDLpnPOq74sM7YPDe/s1600/20200222_153258.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7BfhAlbqeUVOnqj400VYyPCiTWcEn8EXz2RAHhRlD4VoJFrq9RSvZAq0r0nfnH4GLJl97rtT9OBIsjTIVhXIVne1FL93UK7N2235jeGEsHbP6_a3KYAl4e3DsQoKwDLpnPOq74sM7YPDe/s320/20200222_153258.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bordallo Pinheiro Charger, Pier 1 plaid plate, WS bunny plate and napkin, Dillard's green napkin ring. No.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXrYoUbgi4V1FpKhwMXvcK1qewK_s46I4d6Z3qeukia6iU9zt-6OSCKGBiqDMgE7Ie1cylyjUYv4e2p3VBMKYKIMRlHOj-ULAb4obwFdZiii682KIQGKBeS_CphH7VCVDJxYZY4uPjqxPS/s1600/20200222_152946.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXrYoUbgi4V1FpKhwMXvcK1qewK_s46I4d6Z3qeukia6iU9zt-6OSCKGBiqDMgE7Ie1cylyjUYv4e2p3VBMKYKIMRlHOj-ULAb4obwFdZiii682KIQGKBeS_CphH7VCVDJxYZY4uPjqxPS/s320/20200222_152946.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pier 1 Cedar placemat, Pier 1 galvanized charger, Pier 1 plaid plate, WS bunny plate and napkin, galvanized napkin ring. Yes!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1kw1ujtN5R2SF5hSM5N0V2_Fvt0sGbvxXlDCrWI-Hlpinr3wdG8My1zmvzQx8u8wuSBCpiVrvUUfyTR32t0TBT1NHw-Z_tAtlCjH2WWVH2HR5sFCJP3-BixEunOulslUitw8S43K3kpyf/s1600/20200222_164403.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1kw1ujtN5R2SF5hSM5N0V2_Fvt0sGbvxXlDCrWI-Hlpinr3wdG8My1zmvzQx8u8wuSBCpiVrvUUfyTR32t0TBT1NHw-Z_tAtlCjH2WWVH2HR5sFCJP3-BixEunOulslUitw8S43K3kpyf/s320/20200222_164403.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Added the Tissus Tosselli tablecloth. Decide it will work and proceed to set the table. </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbFupmr9VbcbfwDEWyU9trESX1vMz6PGSDJP0nueswYn3VLiA7PG8MNELejFHRTFT2pJwxoQhRW202pRtN1HaVCffAUZsKVareHO_vyMphIkKSXi5kmDBRic-Gvo901R5j7DbHqzye9W0d/s1600/20200223_112021.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbFupmr9VbcbfwDEWyU9trESX1vMz6PGSDJP0nueswYn3VLiA7PG8MNELejFHRTFT2pJwxoQhRW202pRtN1HaVCffAUZsKVareHO_vyMphIkKSXi5kmDBRic-Gvo901R5j7DbHqzye9W0d/s320/20200223_112021.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Minimum flatware, one glass but I am able to see how the table will look even if there will be more guests.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhahR81lc8K_aNLZpqTogzhVlNq6cIbSZu9JHAyCjKQRuAWCHqOj5T0Z_uK87kEP-s-c5DvZ4ZGfhd2-VGYy4dhmd30G8uhiR8Fz7_9BLZG0fH264Lrj5v_1S73AZoEBya1HEjHr2evVll8/s1600/20200223_112033.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhahR81lc8K_aNLZpqTogzhVlNq6cIbSZu9JHAyCjKQRuAWCHqOj5T0Z_uK87kEP-s-c5DvZ4ZGfhd2-VGYy4dhmd30G8uhiR8Fz7_9BLZG0fH264Lrj5v_1S73AZoEBya1HEjHr2evVll8/s320/20200223_112033.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The galvanized center piece is 'almost' a done deal. The faux florals will be replaced with mini tulips or narcissus the day before Easter. However, i have the 'grass', the faux eggs and the bow on the chicken feeder and know it will be a fitting centerpiece.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHbUc5UWXghZpYgrVrqS2rPIHJDWWEJm3WO7VJMvOFRKK-_xDFeg56jqyjBDRCeuRvKk0_RYhep1swPhp5BINfjzt7TOSJg4hrQerCNtaJMcYR5-f-Hg9EDI_5xNmZp5MEr7Q9hZozBHkC/s1600/20200223_120207.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHbUc5UWXghZpYgrVrqS2rPIHJDWWEJm3WO7VJMvOFRKK-_xDFeg56jqyjBDRCeuRvKk0_RYhep1swPhp5BINfjzt7TOSJg4hrQerCNtaJMcYR5-f-Hg9EDI_5xNmZp5MEr7Q9hZozBHkC/s320/20200223_120207.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I take a picture of the table, plan out the menu and make a detailed list of what's on the table.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTPAW-dp9ZDaP4gYP5nFUshxVgIeCXBsEyCA8F1aBNCN-92d_a4odauqTo3LXdWxFQS5Cs-xjSRjTWNOYMbgHyXy_ItB-avb44RtRDsoVB7UIO6JBvGDWEcKOYEChSUDdCzJTimZtfbVmP/s1600/20200223_120202.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTPAW-dp9ZDaP4gYP5nFUshxVgIeCXBsEyCA8F1aBNCN-92d_a4odauqTo3LXdWxFQS5Cs-xjSRjTWNOYMbgHyXy_ItB-avb44RtRDsoVB7UIO6JBvGDWEcKOYEChSUDdCzJTimZtfbVmP/s320/20200223_120202.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Do not forget to make a note of items you want to purchase before the event. </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjag7bLrInTNMCrTxQ4xQSf03Q42oSCPevp92iWarWscH_SaNnirY6UsPFvq_RT1J9ee9Vof_MUSTCEft5tZBdOgXP3p6GegHWPXYre3Q4VK1GJxbR4VTlcMZyJqP1fWHFWl2Kazs-WIYBi/s1600/20200223_120807.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjag7bLrInTNMCrTxQ4xQSf03Q42oSCPevp92iWarWscH_SaNnirY6UsPFvq_RT1J9ee9Vof_MUSTCEft5tZBdOgXP3p6GegHWPXYre3Q4VK1GJxbR4VTlcMZyJqP1fWHFWl2Kazs-WIYBi/s320/20200223_120807.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Then the napkins, napkin rings, place cards, ribbon, some decor items all go into a small tub. Add the lists and pictures to the tub as well. Everything is together and easily accessible later for set up and you can add items as you go. I'll add invitations to this tub when i get those. </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4l9s1rG8S_aBak3-dbw69ZZH5h_m1iLvO5yp54-qyxvzbvfkGhqMVOHApT4_lYvymE6lsNIAmxsJ73ZANLyQokTw4h8OSuHA1XDIAXZ_3psUyQZDy9T9mfC5mkyslaHZQKt9pql3iUwq_/s1600/20200223_170454.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4l9s1rG8S_aBak3-dbw69ZZH5h_m1iLvO5yp54-qyxvzbvfkGhqMVOHApT4_lYvymE6lsNIAmxsJ73ZANLyQokTw4h8OSuHA1XDIAXZ_3psUyQZDy9T9mfC5mkyslaHZQKt9pql3iUwq_/s320/20200223_170454.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I add the tub to the stack in the office. If I need to purchase something, a sticky note goes on the outside of the tub. Always viewable and accessible. </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Back to when do you set your table? I usually set it about 3-4 days early. Minus flowers. Cover it with the cheap plastic drop cloths available at any home improvement store and proceed with the rest of the preparations. Since I still work, I have to parse out the planning and preparation so that nobody is exhausted before company arrives! So yes, Christmas 2020 was planned last year and I actually have Christmas 2021 in its tub as well! Happy Entertaining!!<br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="https://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/48/A1945C0DBECCA0646B7DE17B8B0CB60F.png" style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0px none;" /></a>Marlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594090260353327800.post-18256909103406975932018-12-06T14:28:00.002-06:002020-07-29T10:25:00.942-05:00Christmas Village 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4uetikkRaRo/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4uetikkRaRo?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I hadn't planned on posting my 2018 Alpine Christmas Village, yet here we are!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The first picture is a video that I took before I let it snow on the village. Wish I had thought to make another video. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I had The Dept 56 Dickens Village which I started with Scrooge's house when it first came out. Scrooge was the winner from all the pieces because my husband sees $$$ at Christmas and i just see the joy. Then in 1999, we lost our house to a fire and with it the Dickens village went up in smoke. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I tried to get back into it, even when the boys gifted me new pieces, but it just wasn't there. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWxIleO8cUe8TJxkHBLKCednKCJVQh5peBUV701tI39-XTP81dv787cLkv_UeIqVZlyFr-72TdFzGR-SX-AuSKo9g-j6TTSnk7QAUfCGaYhI5yMECebqtvtG4SIDe-LQrJYd5H-n4r0LrV/s1600/20181120_114010.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWxIleO8cUe8TJxkHBLKCednKCJVQh5peBUV701tI39-XTP81dv787cLkv_UeIqVZlyFr-72TdFzGR-SX-AuSKo9g-j6TTSnk7QAUfCGaYhI5yMECebqtvtG4SIDe-LQrJYd5H-n4r0LrV/w640-h307/20181120_114010.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Then fast forward 12 or so years and the son arrives at the house in his pickup and the bed it full. Dad had sent my mother's village pieces and all the accessories with him to make this special delivery. At first I was hugely overwhelmed. I found so many doubles, pieces from different villages, and a massive amount of trees along with mountains, trains and people. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg8QqAWeCxYk1wuUhXEMmVYGG8GXtEFX4CCY49yq7E59JkvyBzaGzPmJF_U3-rPGSMEyYFb8NyhGcBPJM_DzUPp2kO5XSKKisl2fIM9-qzpvI7UhvUN7F0OyktFHulqxkELN_k4YUoDWi5/s1600/20181119_164806.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg8QqAWeCxYk1wuUhXEMmVYGG8GXtEFX4CCY49yq7E59JkvyBzaGzPmJF_U3-rPGSMEyYFb8NyhGcBPJM_DzUPp2kO5XSKKisl2fIM9-qzpvI7UhvUN7F0OyktFHulqxkELN_k4YUoDWi5/w640-h311/20181119_164806.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I did have the perfect spot to set it up, although it is not without it's limitations. In our long hallway, which is full of built-ins that house most of the china, linens and table accoutrements, there is a nice shelf. If placed there, I thought it wouldn't get in the way of living. No need to rearrange furniture! And our cat is pretty good about not getting on anything on which something is. The first year i set it up was nothing as it is now. I used snow looking batting as a base. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE5uZ0scqO7gFqkh-gHI-Z02rZcVP3UKLfiLwelDtBawPpg_pqK4kTEbFKaXa3ADzj0D82NhI68UE7wbnJms_BYO5ntT1bgc0Sa4Rsz-PPyCPGKBcfNaE9h2njWyYOosLmS0r64cxzc03P/s1600/20181102_211522.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE5uZ0scqO7gFqkh-gHI-Z02rZcVP3UKLfiLwelDtBawPpg_pqK4kTEbFKaXa3ADzj0D82NhI68UE7wbnJms_BYO5ntT1bgc0Sa4Rsz-PPyCPGKBcfNaE9h2njWyYOosLmS0r64cxzc03P/w640-h309/20181102_211522.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
While the depth is shallow, just shy of 22", the length is substantial at more than 18 feet. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The window is a challenge, and I 'll show why in a bit. This is the year I lost my marbles and decided I wanted a layout that had realistic scenery. Think of the big train layouts, but in snow and with houses.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5BEfjU5uTInmtKUPiX5-R1wbA2oqbXR6Raf-8-dRRsZoOvEDWOepwTGPxTL33mLtom7vCtaXESbRxEw110yhPoq3aA5EiMrOnsDkVPIeliKJylBLecpDp9raYfp8XC5Psz-TrBdquCwDP/s1600/20181101_184155.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5BEfjU5uTInmtKUPiX5-R1wbA2oqbXR6Raf-8-dRRsZoOvEDWOepwTGPxTL33mLtom7vCtaXESbRxEw110yhPoq3aA5EiMrOnsDkVPIeliKJylBLecpDp9raYfp8XC5Psz-TrBdquCwDP/w640-h309/20181101_184155.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The first task is to unbox the houses and accessories and decide on placement. I chose to have farmland on the right, merging to old town, the train station, town center, on to a section that I've dubbed Vail and finishing off in the mountains. Once the placement is decided then you can venture along this abyss and start the design of the landscape. It did take 4 months to complete the village. The next time i put it up, if I don't change it too much, it should be rather quick. Well, less than 4 months anyway.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdbgR8vkoEhPMKS4NxCYfDYnFl9Nnbuy3ozCBkRH1UUnBmsH7nuDPhHse9LnFNJrD4bdUoMbH6XLKS8QjiF3Vith8XLEE59BPHUbNCri-fnNZ7bLqnSYsxGVhLAn9fg1akY64vWo5TW2CH/s1600/20181101_192204.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdbgR8vkoEhPMKS4NxCYfDYnFl9Nnbuy3ozCBkRH1UUnBmsH7nuDPhHse9LnFNJrD4bdUoMbH6XLKS8QjiF3Vith8XLEE59BPHUbNCri-fnNZ7bLqnSYsxGVhLAn9fg1akY64vWo5TW2CH/w640-h309/20181101_192204.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And what could i do to add some more light on the subject (there are no lights over the shelf and I am pretty sure even today, my husband wasn't going to bring in an electrician! So I went with white garland and this beautiful snowflake strands. They were at both Hobby Lobby and Lowe's Home Improvement, but the price was better at HL and with a coupon, they were reasonable. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMlLeNXe8-4mVgUUMbNTuWDqpT9-9wkDqmsufHZz0-7UKvO1QduS6vHyH7KK2V2KdkEi_156cQOs-OMj_A9amvo-CiA4i2CS_7lkN769XyfgPx3axLDV0MJg9Z7CaivS-tGAkuvv6pHZtz/s1600/20181104_224852.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMlLeNXe8-4mVgUUMbNTuWDqpT9-9wkDqmsufHZz0-7UKvO1QduS6vHyH7KK2V2KdkEi_156cQOs-OMj_A9amvo-CiA4i2CS_7lkN769XyfgPx3axLDV0MJg9Z7CaivS-tGAkuvv6pHZtz/w640-h310/20181104_224852.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The window proved challenging. What worked on the inside looked horrible on the outside. And then I bought sheet insulation and a "hotwire" tool to mold the mountains! I already had the Hotwire knife which cuts styrofoam into straight or curved lines, but it would not have worked for the face of the mountains. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtdaju_6ePQKFef-_HZXitOGy91gDmrTO9a3FwzqiaAFndaSL0nB19GQYzUaarAhOXBI3bagd_ZVC1o0nYc3HPMykGaB1ffbosUrnuV7wbFp0-bwsz6mAIErVYcEhXG_CiNJg3OoJXzJIC/s1600/20181204_131456.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtdaju_6ePQKFef-_HZXitOGy91gDmrTO9a3FwzqiaAFndaSL0nB19GQYzUaarAhOXBI3bagd_ZVC1o0nYc3HPMykGaB1ffbosUrnuV7wbFp0-bwsz6mAIErVYcEhXG_CiNJg3OoJXzJIC/w640-h309/20181204_131456.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I ended up watching a lot of youtube videos for lessons, ideas and implementation ideas. I built mountains (not the brown snow caps as those are Dept 56), purchased additional pieces and figured out the wiring (the hardest part!). Which meant purchasing some pieces that condensed 12 lighted houses to one cord.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPuYpIVlmAbtFV-uf2eNaGMNFQ0JMztV4ZU2hYTnsXgxdfcd2RRrO63ctXMPjP_Y_W_noE74QmUvTaD6cIv1RaJurSkTNqHYQl8V82XPQy-JVm695fI49MWqgUya5UySgmuf4ctZB57_yQ/s1600/20181205_103810.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPuYpIVlmAbtFV-uf2eNaGMNFQ0JMztV4ZU2hYTnsXgxdfcd2RRrO63ctXMPjP_Y_W_noE74QmUvTaD6cIv1RaJurSkTNqHYQl8V82XPQy-JVm695fI49MWqgUya5UySgmuf4ctZB57_yQ/w640-h309/20181205_103810.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Above all, the process was a lot of fun. This section is the farm on the far left and the older pieces for "old town". The mountain climbers were stuck to the mountain with museum putty. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKpIIWQfUgSJMjg4Sy1ZcRFWGkIPM7Q8URvzkkvvx2sSD1FGzdFjQco9MfN2iqqeG9MnUEJnKowJhrOf2NmKFSX_sFh5rd9prkeQq43WvC7m3ctBM3vsO3qM4JkeM00S6RTDFgBmVWRHeI/s1600/20181205_104057.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKpIIWQfUgSJMjg4Sy1ZcRFWGkIPM7Q8URvzkkvvx2sSD1FGzdFjQco9MfN2iqqeG9MnUEJnKowJhrOf2NmKFSX_sFh5rd9prkeQq43WvC7m3ctBM3vsO3qM4JkeM00S6RTDFgBmVWRHeI/w640-h309/20181205_104057.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And throughout the process some things moved or got replaced. Insert huge eye-roll.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcWdstGyvXNyAI3Zm0sQOKppCJu1eGVHKsDWZ7Qz9DqN7YiJ1QewfTrgsH94b046dYeUu0haZKvauNb_xfxo3uLVLenQ1hQZrTreT71a5j1yVC8EDCoSNj4KOLNlLOo0puQgv7bBOcPVkq/s1600/20190109_175948.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcWdstGyvXNyAI3Zm0sQOKppCJu1eGVHKsDWZ7Qz9DqN7YiJ1QewfTrgsH94b046dYeUu0haZKvauNb_xfxo3uLVLenQ1hQZrTreT71a5j1yVC8EDCoSNj4KOLNlLOo0puQgv7bBOcPVkq/w640-h309/20190109_175948.jpg" width="640" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The sheepherders house was a new addition. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo7lBWhc9-S6Xgja9fcJ4WbKAvGqF47-WrKyNJZvgmZoEYtSYvBy2cmfPD9IBTraMjosZTE7coWIMOT3-qwc8GQFQsFE8iKO_AgoOiW9qrKleBB52zAv114ozk0HTgqFoFoxjuiIIWZl8o/s1600/20190109_180019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="778" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo7lBWhc9-S6Xgja9fcJ4WbKAvGqF47-WrKyNJZvgmZoEYtSYvBy2cmfPD9IBTraMjosZTE7coWIMOT3-qwc8GQFQsFE8iKO_AgoOiW9qrKleBB52zAv114ozk0HTgqFoFoxjuiIIWZl8o/s640/20190109_180019.jpg" width="308" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
One of the 3 churches in the village.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnaTUAgM0ZK2ZRQW7ExIfXAfK5kYSdRVENWilL_TOO2odE4a-dZlYCpJhWqDPvmcY8G0PmH53bZbp8LtalYbXaoLi5sFfuZ5KkmCEd2YHoEZ5FxcBWtkMYNGIM7w7TO4vmYkd63EfSlSrA/s1600/20190109_180044.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnaTUAgM0ZK2ZRQW7ExIfXAfK5kYSdRVENWilL_TOO2odE4a-dZlYCpJhWqDPvmcY8G0PmH53bZbp8LtalYbXaoLi5sFfuZ5KkmCEd2YHoEZ5FxcBWtkMYNGIM7w7TO4vmYkd63EfSlSrA/w640-h309/20190109_180044.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
An overview of the farm. So many pieces to put in that section!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvNKXhknpwXyE_bjJGSow55Cehxa6UfykD9qk2gFGY82MRDNZnPEuulkEBd1KQiQvzmM6IP76DCemxy3Y0QIl57qIkLMy1SbTzVLzRXBNHeHD5q8Aq0nWPPUaZVNkrSnCphqBwnIGDtCJa/s1600/20181205_104125.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvNKXhknpwXyE_bjJGSow55Cehxa6UfykD9qk2gFGY82MRDNZnPEuulkEBd1KQiQvzmM6IP76DCemxy3Y0QIl57qIkLMy1SbTzVLzRXBNHeHD5q8Aq0nWPPUaZVNkrSnCphqBwnIGDtCJa/w640-h309/20181205_104125.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Old Town.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt0R4U1aRKjlUkNkslkFxVw_Ick-yxo-2OmlMYWL8ZK10cO6kxk8O1bjVreI_e9-HTs9hFduns5DWWmVOSkbvMEclRqEp3FHSzFpTOMS-chWdRUZgfqNy7xE73G0L8yzBq8hlzLA4QazuO/s1600/20190109_180105.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="778" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt0R4U1aRKjlUkNkslkFxVw_Ick-yxo-2OmlMYWL8ZK10cO6kxk8O1bjVreI_e9-HTs9hFduns5DWWmVOSkbvMEclRqEp3FHSzFpTOMS-chWdRUZgfqNy7xE73G0L8yzBq8hlzLA4QazuO/w309-h640/20190109_180105.jpg" width="309" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I also replaced the well with this bell and children at some point. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJh9GVB8KrSHALlbEW5y24U0txPXFp2BVn3sPJWqJ6fMRwNTUtTnzGKYmqyU9OX5imzvdv7l5pAiRq5aIwY6AmJZe5M74r0KbU0iIS035iBL-jAmaCfh4KmfkUaZF2cHgALhsG7oE8OSR1/s1600/20181205_103818.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJh9GVB8KrSHALlbEW5y24U0txPXFp2BVn3sPJWqJ6fMRwNTUtTnzGKYmqyU9OX5imzvdv7l5pAiRq5aIwY6AmJZe5M74r0KbU0iIS035iBL-jAmaCfh4KmfkUaZF2cHgALhsG7oE8OSR1/w640-h309/20181205_103818.jpg" width="640" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
From Old Town moving to the right, is a section with another church and in the background is the train station. I long ago gave up on the Dept 56 train as it's in HO gauge and this village is more of an O gauge which is slightly larger. I needed to be able to wind up the little chapel in the front left so accessibility dictated it's position. </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2JZrGKQUYle79FF4TccqHGmybq0aHH6bO81i8ejpHdJ1sG0JNmPSRUq6iI6ap6DZolJnJrifu54dgHfjg8iQhoFYCc107Uym2GLbIpGoEAG40asO71W0csiZgD3J2ar8OKKJDsQqn7Wxq/s1600/20190107_181014.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2JZrGKQUYle79FF4TccqHGmybq0aHH6bO81i8ejpHdJ1sG0JNmPSRUq6iI6ap6DZolJnJrifu54dgHfjg8iQhoFYCc107Uym2GLbIpGoEAG40asO71W0csiZgD3J2ar8OKKJDsQqn7Wxq/w640-h309/20190107_181014.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Can you spot the guy on a bench reading the times? Mine is very cosmopolitan alpine village. The train brings in news from around the globe. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQDyrNwcvEwGZte3koeYfDzyy3zvvVlVwszGX7mvQO4a5bVmNAdht-Qwm2k4ZYqTWG5ACq9gL2W-v78ZlrgDqw9cTN30-sWjGgrpIBoemGrZiPOdaO6j8mCkJgyLouWc8DS2kRT4MFRWra/s1600/20181204_131547.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQDyrNwcvEwGZte3koeYfDzyy3zvvVlVwszGX7mvQO4a5bVmNAdht-Qwm2k4ZYqTWG5ACq9gL2W-v78ZlrgDqw9cTN30-sWjGgrpIBoemGrZiPOdaO6j8mCkJgyLouWc8DS2kRT4MFRWra/w640-h309/20181204_131547.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
We are now entering into town center. There is a toy store and restaurant and a beer vendor in this area.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx2QHNhNFmlYYGmKs7d0MFVbviPrnI3HC-7-0oRYQ4brY2FAmGJRAAUt4vg2Juy6us6zAf_PYbPO6HT4ge7S-ZVWSt4JCQPe3WfivWJghV7viJd5yRnjilCs2LpfRNrm2tjlRy1qizf-Ni/s1600/20190107_173716.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx2QHNhNFmlYYGmKs7d0MFVbviPrnI3HC-7-0oRYQ4brY2FAmGJRAAUt4vg2Juy6us6zAf_PYbPO6HT4ge7S-ZVWSt4JCQPe3WfivWJghV7viJd5yRnjilCs2LpfRNrm2tjlRy1qizf-Ni/w640-h309/20190107_173716.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Between pictures I added the Russian wooden tree. It's </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
very similar to the Russian matryoshka dolls as it is nesting and has pieces inside. If I remember a toy and a snowman? It was purchased in Santa Fe, NM at The Shop, A Christmas Store. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfr-Qx_1juvLS9rP-MrDjT1UYsVBTdZVYAzLnv8JZSX3YM4CWGMpvahHemTJek6Nb3UHHILL_F_CnDaHyGJPhrONqJzdqAgQuD-1AIG7cC0CZXneZPTu5BGg9NleIB2NbiG_8JvezKKyN8/s1600/20181103_170706.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfr-Qx_1juvLS9rP-MrDjT1UYsVBTdZVYAzLnv8JZSX3YM4CWGMpvahHemTJek6Nb3UHHILL_F_CnDaHyGJPhrONqJzdqAgQuD-1AIG7cC0CZXneZPTu5BGg9NleIB2NbiG_8JvezKKyN8/w640-h309/20181103_170706.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
At the back of Town Center is a row of houses on a riser. The front looks like stacked rocks and the top has a walkway and concrete/ The fence is attached with museum putty and at this point, I had the daunting task of figuring out what to do with the wiring for the lights! Styrofoam is great, poke a hole and stuff it in!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRgpGgQaBmGGkWWt4LlNwnNGibmhIOC5IbkL9BbvSnnSJUkGVOeqhlp4nch6QaBiLjig8MqGHKQlv6ViaB2oP80wpQzYlu6qu9Pt-O5Ebm63Gi3y0POFpQe3Nv5rN71JDq3VFR5KPo5nhE/s1600/20181204_131614.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRgpGgQaBmGGkWWt4LlNwnNGibmhIOC5IbkL9BbvSnnSJUkGVOeqhlp4nch6QaBiLjig8MqGHKQlv6ViaB2oP80wpQzYlu6qu9Pt-O5Ebm63Gi3y0POFpQe3Nv5rN71JDq3VFR5KPo5nhE/w640-h309/20181204_131614.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Depending on the time of the picture, some of these houses might have morphed. Been removed and a new one put in it's spot. The fence is from Michael's as I didn't think Dept 56 had one that would not obstruct the view. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAN7ZJOf16TjApc-2OMTBL3dOWB19wkbcXtEUSuBVobisTpstuelxc5RTFQlutWEIMSKegjU_mfaQ95J1amhJi8wnU07eadQ1QRukRtjfnz7Fld6CFFja_Ee0bKdM_q15cRjAaLLL412vl/s1600/20181204_131600.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAN7ZJOf16TjApc-2OMTBL3dOWB19wkbcXtEUSuBVobisTpstuelxc5RTFQlutWEIMSKegjU_mfaQ95J1amhJi8wnU07eadQ1QRukRtjfnz7Fld6CFFja_Ee0bKdM_q15cRjAaLLL412vl/w640-h309/20181204_131600.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I also purchased the tree from Michael's, it's lit and I added the red balls. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmfpJiw4O9b6g8KjAiPvqoLL35iYxpcN3ZHpV76Mo7CjdXrZ8YhYeDv0ruyF6WzTT0uDT2pn6Bg4W-2s6LTtVn9a1Ds-B0UNZ-OeMMfR6id6QOVSdaynYk7KY8AnO6Ln1-4zvqiOik6iQa/s1600/20181205_103824.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmfpJiw4O9b6g8KjAiPvqoLL35iYxpcN3ZHpV76Mo7CjdXrZ8YhYeDv0ruyF6WzTT0uDT2pn6Bg4W-2s6LTtVn9a1Ds-B0UNZ-OeMMfR6id6QOVSdaynYk7KY8AnO6Ln1-4zvqiOik6iQa/w640-h309/20181205_103824.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I had purchased all the market stalls for a Christkindle Markt and I knew I wanted the Christmas market to be front and center. It's the one Christmas tradition I miss the most from Germany. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm8ZfOUyQJrOemDK7WbqvhVN5QNMhpabWdVqemtEbrB1UE4C7Op7fjqY9i1E-9q-1i5B0V4fC-g__fpsex5RXn_VVszFx6N-qdSp-PpgOZM2RJF6N49vnlggDd5ssCIynGGb8q7fXGy9Dj/s1600/20181209_182409.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm8ZfOUyQJrOemDK7WbqvhVN5QNMhpabWdVqemtEbrB1UE4C7Op7fjqY9i1E-9q-1i5B0V4fC-g__fpsex5RXn_VVszFx6N-qdSp-PpgOZM2RJF6N49vnlggDd5ssCIynGGb8q7fXGy9Dj/w640-h309/20181209_182409.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
There is always a main entrance to the market and I really wanted to make something since I could not find anything that would work. Two spools and some greenery and lights later, the entrance came to life. In this picture the entrance still has a tree, in the next the tree was traded for a fountain.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9JSwsaNAW3sdqaYQ8CIy9DauyZA4jlkgtJF53Zau3xFDzgPHlWYlNhC6CBswoUzuniKGIAEv-tZBXmPNr4Q8u5ptLIfkAJG4i_v0yBxrUjrKkFCn6de_21PmAOEiwnyQuHqcZ6i25q4bs/s1600/20190107_173650.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9JSwsaNAW3sdqaYQ8CIy9DauyZA4jlkgtJF53Zau3xFDzgPHlWYlNhC6CBswoUzuniKGIAEv-tZBXmPNr4Q8u5ptLIfkAJG4i_v0yBxrUjrKkFCn6de_21PmAOEiwnyQuHqcZ6i25q4bs/w640-h309/20190107_173650.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The fountain lights up, but since it was a later addition, it missed getting power. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA2aoEhkw1vBEuYAgvP-U2OnUs1_-UmXymQh9qWSY3ay_rRCdOGyrclsLzotvunfjAPw1hRVbi47NMIHKOO6WFxRuuNVOpTrB_bsoCX8ppHiDvCzsbgSJ0xIBNEbivImEc5bAbSF_b2Szt/s1600/20181204_131755.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA2aoEhkw1vBEuYAgvP-U2OnUs1_-UmXymQh9qWSY3ay_rRCdOGyrclsLzotvunfjAPw1hRVbi47NMIHKOO6WFxRuuNVOpTrB_bsoCX8ppHiDvCzsbgSJ0xIBNEbivImEc5bAbSF_b2Szt/w640-h309/20181204_131755.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Still moving right, there is a beer hall with an outdoor seating area. In Europe, you will find people sitting outside throughout the year. Just passed the beergarden you get a glimpse of the trolley that is in H gauge and much better suited to the village pieces. I needed to choose something that didn't need a circle track but instead would go back and forth. This fit the bill. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I could not find a Dept 56 one, so I searched for other options. Lionel makes one. The one I chose is a Bachman. One day I might get the Lionel because you can give station calls that you record.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8YQCmbGzamY5vV5vqdt_PFrEcKkl0oJ-1PAoRiPw47_3BznIh1SMsyMJKPsVD782aM3sNLnNOqXihKSPLwC0WXDxF_j8P7fMfCxMP8fhnEPUu3VtUStePuw_MQaE4Zog8B8ZHqfrP_QXf/s1600/20181204_110123.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8YQCmbGzamY5vV5vqdt_PFrEcKkl0oJ-1PAoRiPw47_3BznIh1SMsyMJKPsVD782aM3sNLnNOqXihKSPLwC0WXDxF_j8P7fMfCxMP8fhnEPUu3VtUStePuw_MQaE4Zog8B8ZHqfrP_QXf/w640-h309/20181204_110123.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I made the umbrellas out of party umbrellas. These had a longer stem so they worked fine. I covered the tops with fabric. Perfect spot for the beer drinker and barmaid!</div>
<br />
<br /> <br />
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<o:OfficeDocumentSettings>
<o:AllowPNG/>
</o:OfficeDocumentSettings>
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:WordDocument>
<w:View>Normal</w:View>
<w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom>
<w:TrackMoves/>
<w:TrackFormatting/>
<w:PunctuationKerning/>
<w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/>
<w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>
<w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent>
<w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>
<w:DoNotPromoteQF/>
<w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther>
<w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian>
<w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript>
<w:Compatibility>
<w:BreakWrappedTables/>
<w:SnapToGridInCell/>
<w:WrapTextWithPunct/>
<w:UseAsianBreakRules/>
<w:DontGrowAutofit/>
<w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/>
<w:EnableOpenTypeKerning/>
<w:DontFlipMirrorIndents/>
<w:OverrideTableStyleHps/>
</w:Compatibility>
<m:mathPr>
<m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/>
<m:brkBin m:val="before"/>
<m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/>
<m:smallFrac m:val="off"/>
<m:dispDef/>
<m:lMargin m:val="0"/>
<m:rMargin m:val="0"/>
<m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/>
<m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/>
<m:intLim m:val="subSup"/>
<m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/>
</m:mathPr></w:WordDocument>
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="false"
DefSemiHidden="false" DefQFormat="false" DefPriority="99"
LatentStyleCount="376">
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="0" QFormat="true" Name="Normal"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 9"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 9"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 9"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Normal Indent"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="footnote text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="annotation text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="header"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="footer"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index heading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="35" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="caption"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="table of figures"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="envelope address"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="envelope return"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="footnote reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="annotation reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="line number"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="page number"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="endnote reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="endnote text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="table of authorities"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="macro"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="toa heading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="10" QFormat="true" Name="Title"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Closing"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Signature"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="1" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="Default Paragraph Font"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text Indent"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Message Header"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="11" QFormat="true" Name="Subtitle"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Salutation"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Date"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text First Indent"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text First Indent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Note Heading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text Indent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text Indent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Block Text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Hyperlink"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="FollowedHyperlink"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="22" QFormat="true" Name="Strong"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="20" QFormat="true" Name="Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Document Map"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Plain Text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="E-mail Signature"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Top of Form"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Bottom of Form"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Normal (Web)"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Acronym"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Address"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Cite"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Code"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Definition"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Keyboard"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Preformatted"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Sample"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Typewriter"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Variable"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Normal Table"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="annotation subject"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="No List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Outline List 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Outline List 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Outline List 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Simple 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Simple 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Simple 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Classic 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Classic 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Classic 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Classic 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Colorful 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Colorful 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Colorful 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table 3D effects 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table 3D effects 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table 3D effects 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Contemporary"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Elegant"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Professional"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Subtle 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Subtle 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Web 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Web 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Web 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Balloon Text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="Table Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Theme"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" Name="Placeholder Text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="1" QFormat="true" Name="No Spacing"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" Name="Revision"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="34" QFormat="true"
Name="List Paragraph"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="29" QFormat="true" Name="Quote"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="30" QFormat="true"
Name="Intense Quote"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="19" QFormat="true"
Name="Subtle Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="21" QFormat="true"
Name="Intense Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="31" QFormat="true"
Name="Subtle Reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="32" QFormat="true"
Name="Intense Reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="33" QFormat="true" Name="Book Title"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="37" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="Bibliography"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="TOC Heading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="41" Name="Plain Table 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="42" Name="Plain Table 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="43" Name="Plain Table 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="44" Name="Plain Table 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="45" Name="Plain Table 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="40" Name="Grid Table Light"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46" Name="Grid Table 1 Light"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51" Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52" Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46" Name="List Table 1 Light"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51" Name="List Table 6 Colorful"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52" Name="List Table 7 Colorful"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Mention"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Smart Hyperlink"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Hashtag"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Unresolved Mention"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Smart Link"/>
</w:LatentStyles>
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>
<style>
/* Style Definitions */
table.MsoNormalTable
{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";
mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;
mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;
mso-style-noshow:yes;
mso-style-priority:99;
mso-style-parent:"";
mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;
mso-para-margin:0in;
mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;
mso-pagination:widow-orphan;
font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;}
</style>
<![endif]--><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqv4mT9zSoa9uCXqoY-7R80NNpEGNB5DaI34taYvf5HOaaeu7JlmgabdsMhWD973TX3dQjOkJn8bJHBgSFox7EfPxDiKFphE1172A3_RLgzzIOvwU5A4l_O5-l-6c1Ls3Fz_JBATXfEcA2/s1600/20181204_131823.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="778" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqv4mT9zSoa9uCXqoY-7R80NNpEGNB5DaI34taYvf5HOaaeu7JlmgabdsMhWD973TX3dQjOkJn8bJHBgSFox7EfPxDiKFphE1172A3_RLgzzIOvwU5A4l_O5-l-6c1Ls3Fz_JBATXfEcA2/w309-h640/20181204_131823.jpg" width="309" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I found the dog digging in the trashcan at Michael's and added a new label in German. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYuNxi890nMf1SegWOiPTesSlktlNqs0-z6qlOv58B-Na5s4o7cNRCgno4InWd0h_K-SbwuZpF1u571ct7JTvdLdCxLnxCG1AQOBW9N-rRtaCXvhWIf_Ph-M1yzL4u-AHUAIipYXjeyUJ9/s1600/20181205_104151.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYuNxi890nMf1SegWOiPTesSlktlNqs0-z6qlOv58B-Na5s4o7cNRCgno4InWd0h_K-SbwuZpF1u571ct7JTvdLdCxLnxCG1AQOBW9N-rRtaCXvhWIf_Ph-M1yzL4u-AHUAIipYXjeyUJ9/w640-h309/20181205_104151.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We are now entering one of my favorite parts of the village. The first trip my husband and I went on together was to Vail. Although I was disappointed as everyone had hyped it to be a little Germany, it was obvious these poor souls had never been. I do so love Vail, but a little Germany it is not. This section reminds of Vail with it's covered bridge, stream and timbered buildings. </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid3clrHDQxJusQliyMJnBY97LTVihIYxPd5SZPdk_pHgK5_xigAQ5V9FRZlLJ5sWbSpaWA3lQfXn-7axC5QBzrXYrN0b_oy53xR3YCvC2fXj36D-PguPKf_VKWpVR563tjZZGqLRkCh0nf/s1600/20181205_103839.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid3clrHDQxJusQliyMJnBY97LTVihIYxPd5SZPdk_pHgK5_xigAQ5V9FRZlLJ5sWbSpaWA3lQfXn-7axC5QBzrXYrN0b_oy53xR3YCvC2fXj36D-PguPKf_VKWpVR563tjZZGqLRkCh0nf/w640-h309/20181205_103839.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Here you can see the pattern of the cobblestone. It was all punched into the styrofoam insulation sheets with the eraser end of a pencil (eraser removed) after the shape was bent into the eraser holder. I then painted and aged with craft paints.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm-MXZuuH6Rip2Gl8Mbvchz05-qwY8TOl3AdGKQY0Yk74UcB1DM-yPR0NBx173dI-IC7p0bdl4l_5WwDAaxrVIHf9ZjNLMhb6uPv6mMOgQ_5GzHyWcBWap1uGQ6i20oxne0VSIzyzSIR1x/s1600/20181205_103951.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm-MXZuuH6Rip2Gl8Mbvchz05-qwY8TOl3AdGKQY0Yk74UcB1DM-yPR0NBx173dI-IC7p0bdl4l_5WwDAaxrVIHf9ZjNLMhb6uPv6mMOgQ_5GzHyWcBWap1uGQ6i20oxne0VSIzyzSIR1x/w640-h309/20181205_103951.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I found the Kiosk (round thing with placards on it between the fence and bench) and created some German placards and glued them on for a more authentic touch. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLHVdzji8O1LdVf9a67LomFv2q8surE0S9hn2uD3Z7zfxEPBpvpXwm82tdrONYNo7HzN_tc3Jt-iSUMATdbaKAGOR33btskEbTaqpjTRC_cbPnFCh3lryuGXxrGfDPYVBC8FNSqNyn-COB/s1600/20190109_175740.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="778" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLHVdzji8O1LdVf9a67LomFv2q8surE0S9hn2uD3Z7zfxEPBpvpXwm82tdrONYNo7HzN_tc3Jt-iSUMATdbaKAGOR33btskEbTaqpjTRC_cbPnFCh3lryuGXxrGfDPYVBC8FNSqNyn-COB/s400/20190109_175740.jpg" width="193" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsj9-N2FotpwiaK2vl2HEvYPD3YDzOA8Z_bv1ozq33wIyUe03D9CE4fZkNr5wC5SI51mR10C33XSqSg7454M03m5ErcPbGt19YQvcpLgWLIy7kO5HZRHpbijwTsFgJwnZf0ZI2rCycTGqt/s1600/20190107_173624.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="778" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsj9-N2FotpwiaK2vl2HEvYPD3YDzOA8Z_bv1ozq33wIyUe03D9CE4fZkNr5wC5SI51mR10C33XSqSg7454M03m5ErcPbGt19YQvcpLgWLIy7kO5HZRHpbijwTsFgJwnZf0ZI2rCycTGqt/s400/20190107_173624.jpg" width="193" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8w3XDKNaIBxpzOCxzVehWXjNF_YQGgj9Zgu8mpASchTxUFxifasdp-ttS5c3PadiH1R4tH6M8SJvVrF4LLwspgItqSBosv3AJuoP8V-P7lEEOUoNA_VxyKbmdiL7Kk-0s2_emidrYU_ZL/s1600/20190109_180247.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="778" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8w3XDKNaIBxpzOCxzVehWXjNF_YQGgj9Zgu8mpASchTxUFxifasdp-ttS5c3PadiH1R4tH6M8SJvVrF4LLwspgItqSBosv3AJuoP8V-P7lEEOUoNA_VxyKbmdiL7Kk-0s2_emidrYU_ZL/w309-h640/20190109_180247.jpg" width="309" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Towards the back is the Grist mill.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieMnGq_vhF7LRz4RJobg7OGsJjOSuvh7kjWv5Nlt_i5wNdE-hqFW_3EbOSGGU5hA-AhwnYMRxT-ER3M7_b-ycGsZbCxzQDoIiStFKGKGoNBfRFvI48KqUi2XTYhmzoy0W3BeeolIVh0pNH/s1600/20181119_173912.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieMnGq_vhF7LRz4RJobg7OGsJjOSuvh7kjWv5Nlt_i5wNdE-hqFW_3EbOSGGU5hA-AhwnYMRxT-ER3M7_b-ycGsZbCxzQDoIiStFKGKGoNBfRFvI48KqUi2XTYhmzoy0W3BeeolIVh0pNH/w640-h309/20181119_173912.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
After many youtube videos and lots of debating, I did go ahead and carve out the river bed. Luckily I practiced first as you must line the carved out shell with a plaster compound, otherwise the liquid resin for the river will seep right through your hole-y styrofoam! Food coloring provides the color in the resin. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii4CWXSj5vnE_jJAtOE6CLWYcsYBNYe97q_K8p7f59yShMC04YIWxlOaOZ_tsXjOqN3vccs4FWtzA6oYQjNk5stz8lahq4ji6ecHyQH3tFf8VfJ4zz0W1bGKYkcR_BpVQHQzmLYiEs2wOB/s1600/20190109_175655.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="778" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii4CWXSj5vnE_jJAtOE6CLWYcsYBNYe97q_K8p7f59yShMC04YIWxlOaOZ_tsXjOqN3vccs4FWtzA6oYQjNk5stz8lahq4ji6ecHyQH3tFf8VfJ4zz0W1bGKYkcR_BpVQHQzmLYiEs2wOB/w309-h640/20190109_175655.jpg" width="309" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Man-made river in the front which goes under the covered bridge and emerged on the back side to a </div>
Dept 56 stream in which a man is fishing in the middle of winter! Obviously he doesn't know that trout aren't biting at this time. But we are fisherpeople so that piece went in as well.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgACOEjHe99tHHQNYBtAkr3ldv2n3K1A1xYaROCTZtvqDknQDHIdpwJrv3BczTKHozNpp0VH0-5ELkHnBtVEjDTs2pbGmAvDTbFYsaHLGFS1tPAmn67KjMTgUFTGGuLztzy7n0sCjGZfRjw/s1600/20181204_131649.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgACOEjHe99tHHQNYBtAkr3ldv2n3K1A1xYaROCTZtvqDknQDHIdpwJrv3BczTKHozNpp0VH0-5ELkHnBtVEjDTs2pbGmAvDTbFYsaHLGFS1tPAmn67KjMTgUFTGGuLztzy7n0sCjGZfRjw/w640-h309/20181204_131649.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Moving past the river to the right are the mountains, with a ranger station, a castle , yet one more church, and some more fun accessories. There are several levels in this section. The big brown mountain is Dept 56 but the remainder are all me-made.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0swQ-N37ecAX_beG9QITq1F7dDM_hMe0vqVyWWDkufgtnQAIKJjVjtDyLRb1XmlNeuBN8CCei7UFKAqYL8vynghzt26SX-oZXb92bWJt_oM2Jajckr9ssl8smCahpF50rDfxQIlsWNlg0/s1600/20181204_131641.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="778" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0swQ-N37ecAX_beG9QITq1F7dDM_hMe0vqVyWWDkufgtnQAIKJjVjtDyLRb1XmlNeuBN8CCei7UFKAqYL8vynghzt26SX-oZXb92bWJt_oM2Jajckr9ssl8smCahpF50rDfxQIlsWNlg0/s320/20181204_131641.jpg" width="155" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinIR0Fb-7QeigTGpGYyxYfxqop2VU0i7hDwc10CY4Z7v5DnN5MIIoYLYCvcbAH1CN8oLgcvIjANHRvCWDbJ_tXe4XO90i-VkvXkeCWZiYvnu4zRaxWgqrwBcvrZE7ehqyYw7J5i3eKyogU/s1600/20181204_131632.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="778" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinIR0Fb-7QeigTGpGYyxYfxqop2VU0i7hDwc10CY4Z7v5DnN5MIIoYLYCvcbAH1CN8oLgcvIjANHRvCWDbJ_tXe4XO90i-VkvXkeCWZiYvnu4zRaxWgqrwBcvrZE7ehqyYw7J5i3eKyogU/s320/20181204_131632.jpg" width="155" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Deer, skateboarders and skiers are all represented here. The people sitting around the bonfire are not Dept 56 (I mix freely) and remind me of the best Christmas Eve ever at our mountain cabin with friends)</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuWbNSoNJiSHicnDir8EWtMcKb0KWjS2USs7_2b_kbSTV-anaiM6sNRTUtW1CykGP_ORdBRq4L0FpRAeJ6vQQ3sS5FhP_o4K_jY_r_-H6jZWY1oNg4Q2b9tUJCmDwYUwCzBoODMg7nmOfR/s1600/20181204_131657.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuWbNSoNJiSHicnDir8EWtMcKb0KWjS2USs7_2b_kbSTV-anaiM6sNRTUtW1CykGP_ORdBRq4L0FpRAeJ6vQQ3sS5FhP_o4K_jY_r_-H6jZWY1oNg4Q2b9tUJCmDwYUwCzBoODMg7nmOfR/w640-h309/20181204_131657.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Our son Michael gave me this Old Michael's church soon after our house fire. I use it every Christmas and although it was a bit out of place in this setting, I left it until....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOlXDu-y24lWglRDzvJ4Cm7vKnj4X1g4VNzXCQeYHcajp3C8JJ_tiPmTJzpuK-wUAHdA5rtlSHPwQIwJzaJXxkn8I3iC-hEMFKlxCOahjyyWT9IhvEY4kAivR9gDj_FW58g5nR603-1G-C/s1600/20181205_103854.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOlXDu-y24lWglRDzvJ4Cm7vKnj4X1g4VNzXCQeYHcajp3C8JJ_tiPmTJzpuK-wUAHdA5rtlSHPwQIwJzaJXxkn8I3iC-hEMFKlxCOahjyyWT9IhvEY4kAivR9gDj_FW58g5nR603-1G-C/w640-h309/20181205_103854.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPtIJRnbOBu8nWG1-3RY0uR0XjKFZKz9ePz0ghDKpkofe79IkY80QaxgRTvqt48l6bVeLHrpGzSQS9ley5XWEmBZa6aV1yiyubZXFwzrXQfQBe7vhceFngLVcUGXywinrYlIj1_Q9QzBu5/s1600/20181210_181211.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="778" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPtIJRnbOBu8nWG1-3RY0uR0XjKFZKz9ePz0ghDKpkofe79IkY80QaxgRTvqt48l6bVeLHrpGzSQS9ley5XWEmBZa6aV1yiyubZXFwzrXQfQBe7vhceFngLVcUGXywinrYlIj1_Q9QzBu5/w309-h640/20181210_181211.jpg" width="309" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Couldn't resist the bears in the trashcan!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTGkaDbOZGkJYL8xQmxTXdWZecbpLOrS8Ez4Lm1BCF-_g3QbmWtzDIe5ZXFrmZG90nuYQR80tnatDj_g_KkV0XmsisClmFoyYz1RtVi_HSI-HTyIf6A29aljIgVyFI-DHKAlCb9DiGKmMe/s1600/20181210_181259.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTGkaDbOZGkJYL8xQmxTXdWZecbpLOrS8Ez4Lm1BCF-_g3QbmWtzDIe5ZXFrmZG90nuYQR80tnatDj_g_KkV0XmsisClmFoyYz1RtVi_HSI-HTyIf6A29aljIgVyFI-DHKAlCb9DiGKmMe/w640-h309/20181210_181259.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And then the church morphed! Dept 56 came out with this one and I love it. So it had to be placed into the village. Old Michael's church was on display in the entry. </div>
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I apologize for all the pictures, but I wanted to make sure that each section got it's due process and was well represented. I hope you enjoyed the time you spent here and have been inspired to take our your village and bring it to life. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzNFYvQn7AmnzYIYXCQOf1QTIrqvaLDNUVMxUUocktKWEWFI9FyNONcm2En1VGcKJ1l_H3lNMxiVPE2I3tOlczzM0bKlgtv4855o4DZQTP7zEnUJWED4pZniP4SqmREee__AQO9g7isGIm/s1600/20181120_114335.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="221" data-original-width="1600" height="88" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzNFYvQn7AmnzYIYXCQOf1QTIrqvaLDNUVMxUUocktKWEWFI9FyNONcm2En1VGcKJ1l_H3lNMxiVPE2I3tOlczzM0bKlgtv4855o4DZQTP7zEnUJWED4pZniP4SqmREee__AQO9g7isGIm/w640-h88/20181120_114335.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/48/A1945C0DBECCA0646B7DE17B8B0CB60F.png" style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0px none;" /></a>Marlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594090260353327800.post-38739191595803041382018-11-15T19:11:00.000-06:002020-07-29T20:08:15.472-05:00Tips Setting Up Your Christmas Village and Laying a Good Foundation<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IoNGhiL73F4/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IoNGhiL73F4?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
And yet another post I'd never thought I'd write. But glad to do it. It'll be a great help when I set up the village again and maybe have added new pieces. I wanted to have a base for the village that would hide the cords, not require a new batch of snowy batting and would, in the long run, facilitate setting up a large village. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoGmM9n4wACxKZjR05Nbi3XYCRHy2_mio89goeVkZ7MFMjsXlx_5Cn86sISzu-ONO6K3eMFQeX_ssrxkAO3p0rNRqp-yG85P41Bed47mBUZchqMM9uXL_ovXj0hyphenhyphenQyROnQ6CM-Hx3kWLK5/s1600/20180920_202729.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoGmM9n4wACxKZjR05Nbi3XYCRHy2_mio89goeVkZ7MFMjsXlx_5Cn86sISzu-ONO6K3eMFQeX_ssrxkAO3p0rNRqp-yG85P41Bed47mBUZchqMM9uXL_ovXj0hyphenhyphenQyROnQ6CM-Hx3kWLK5/s640/20180920_202729.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
To me, this is the hardest part. Getting out all your village pieces and planning the layout. I planned for different terrain by dividing the pieces into farmland - old town - town center - vail - mountains. Just like in the countryside and in cities, you don't very often see old building designs net to newer building types. There is quite a bit of difference in detail between the older village pieces and the newer ones. What you see above are the oldest pieces. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYpIWekxn3cdyEftg0qHAQGw-22uoXUHvlR4Ijreoenf6OTM_FLNQzLxuXa0Y4mA0BAWaL9KoRJ753cy8BR5FZs3LloUlrNdLQucOZjUroo1NP732X5R69A3cYOB0CmelVdS_mVYgRoaKS/s1600/20180920_202740.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYpIWekxn3cdyEftg0qHAQGw-22uoXUHvlR4Ijreoenf6OTM_FLNQzLxuXa0Y4mA0BAWaL9KoRJ753cy8BR5FZs3LloUlrNdLQucOZjUroo1NP732X5R69A3cYOB0CmelVdS_mVYgRoaKS/s640/20180920_202740.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
At this point you don't really want to deal with the people, just the houses and larger accessories, like where to put the town sign and the skating pond. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-edMQi4ZOpze91xdNwHw5C__3EECWfWvDcpRfsZXX73AyKQzPjiY84jxTXSaOcIlgyFuFTqk7gmLu0rQqtsOSn9CUR4uhVtXDTqbH7NKreu6JHTQYReSNaoJRQ9TKz7Ihzqa0CbAJJtLG/s1600/20180920_202745.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-edMQi4ZOpze91xdNwHw5C__3EECWfWvDcpRfsZXX73AyKQzPjiY84jxTXSaOcIlgyFuFTqk7gmLu0rQqtsOSn9CUR4uhVtXDTqbH7NKreu6JHTQYReSNaoJRQ9TKz7Ihzqa0CbAJJtLG/s640/20180920_202745.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Try to add risers (books, boxes) to the layout so you can get a good idea of how things might look.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYD-nIKeFLqJ5sWpQEoksMKs9q1B8iHVLl5-WPnHEkfktpm8T6OYIIOlhnp7spN27F7wJNNZFfD_d0eB19D5qFA9qtJWT1VA9LBqsm90qpA3gmi2ZJGdhVpWZR1hSKjbexzAozjPx7RSr6/s1600/20180920_202753.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYD-nIKeFLqJ5sWpQEoksMKs9q1B8iHVLl5-WPnHEkfktpm8T6OYIIOlhnp7spN27F7wJNNZFfD_d0eB19D5qFA9qtJWT1VA9LBqsm90qpA3gmi2ZJGdhVpWZR1hSKjbexzAozjPx7RSr6/s640/20180920_202753.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Blaming all this on the new additions to the village, the market stalls. In Germany, Austria and Switzerland, most towns will have a Christmas market. I loved thing I struggled with the most. How to place the market stalls? It changed so. many. times!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9gP8eoQpCeAFdT6aPcq8z0mVqsxHyPWWAyPWVKRtBaXOcDPgdVMn23ZwiZpOHwVeo8tUTb1VLQSR2OI7X8M-F0px0OYJt0Rdtfp1GZh4HJ09zaUeTBSUpPLkr_tsv1BurptFx5UM0Vq2_/s1600/20180920_202759.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9gP8eoQpCeAFdT6aPcq8z0mVqsxHyPWWAyPWVKRtBaXOcDPgdVMn23ZwiZpOHwVeo8tUTb1VLQSR2OI7X8M-F0px0OYJt0Rdtfp1GZh4HJ09zaUeTBSUpPLkr_tsv1BurptFx5UM0Vq2_/s640/20180920_202759.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I added the O gauge Bachman trolley and needed to find a spot for that as well.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkmqKU74B7HlL-UJPT29vJ69bXFbHLGYiRLUyLqaQLUd63lgk7pzJ4xjDQ99U1sbeVaS6JDhAmApo_MpLeoQeipdB7skTxrVXr97Y2t4nYxfuT1AcgsFOHWeSO6JD8HGa6HzUHg0VHfIsL/s1600/20180920_202804.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkmqKU74B7HlL-UJPT29vJ69bXFbHLGYiRLUyLqaQLUd63lgk7pzJ4xjDQ99U1sbeVaS6JDhAmApo_MpLeoQeipdB7skTxrVXr97Y2t4nYxfuT1AcgsFOHWeSO6JD8HGa6HzUHg0VHfIsL/s640/20180920_202804.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Don't forget to use up every spare inch! Front, back and in between. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLswt07N8EKM0qTXN0TCTzS7cJKcYXNVNB4P1X_8J8dJToSeKcVIuIeNcem8Y2rsfT2aIFUeEBTdFf0l50b90ymymtRMbg_gSO1Recdk4nqcQnnEpVNYg-EP3xFqcAsj8ZRnmV5ekN1Aax/s1600/20180920_202818.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLswt07N8EKM0qTXN0TCTzS7cJKcYXNVNB4P1X_8J8dJToSeKcVIuIeNcem8Y2rsfT2aIFUeEBTdFf0l50b90ymymtRMbg_gSO1Recdk4nqcQnnEpVNYg-EP3xFqcAsj8ZRnmV5ekN1Aax/s640/20180920_202818.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Boxes are great for adding height. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTGZEbhxRylc8R7xFLcB4m1H6fSaiIBaWqatbaJXSfJpy9aaQi-IQdHKuCOOsRcPRyhXrZq_yShycfcLN2k_PAZa3yEgH40_rEvDnAL69h35FV7xicTOFptAnIdKA9s78ZVj2IfOBsc0FP/s1600/20180920_202821.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTGZEbhxRylc8R7xFLcB4m1H6fSaiIBaWqatbaJXSfJpy9aaQi-IQdHKuCOOsRcPRyhXrZq_yShycfcLN2k_PAZa3yEgH40_rEvDnAL69h35FV7xicTOFptAnIdKA9s78ZVj2IfOBsc0FP/s640/20180920_202821.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I also placed notes in different spots for pieces I had purchased but that my delightful mail carrier hadn't yet put on the porch. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRbn_0hRmL4T4z7pOQL3ZxDX8xiKEKceSn6RKvFPym87eTI7YyZZ3EnE2LjFlhQuZ5snIoXF6Hdk7RcSuKfyiyDhOEj0D1dpEX2HzTWe4gnj9QMW2bns6Jx3w48ZSoa_IZN44CjiBWa71/s1600/20181012_142205.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRbn_0hRmL4T4z7pOQL3ZxDX8xiKEKceSn6RKvFPym87eTI7YyZZ3EnE2LjFlhQuZ5snIoXF6Hdk7RcSuKfyiyDhOEj0D1dpEX2HzTWe4gnj9QMW2bns6Jx3w48ZSoa_IZN44CjiBWa71/s640/20181012_142205.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And don't forget all the little people. You need to make sure you have room for them. Once you've got the wires in place, in this type of setup, you can't easily move houses around. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbxotvEm7LsaZFnSXa4lP63wzUs5sEaXhC17DdjZPuEQ5R6IoQt9KMhGZ5mzqjmtFL25VN7Vdp3z2ssDutv7sPQsOJDehqo-RMz6JVku2RW7w6MTwxmTr-2ZjkkQyyfOb6zbZpr3TPy1Rt/s1600/20181012_142210.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbxotvEm7LsaZFnSXa4lP63wzUs5sEaXhC17DdjZPuEQ5R6IoQt9KMhGZ5mzqjmtFL25VN7Vdp3z2ssDutv7sPQsOJDehqo-RMz6JVku2RW7w6MTwxmTr-2ZjkkQyyfOb6zbZpr3TPy1Rt/s640/20181012_142210.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Also now is the time to plan for the village lights. Those wires aren't nearly as easily hidden. Also, it helps to know where all the power will be.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT_ieRamanxBm9pngVnuRL30jfzn52yEv-Fv4Kh6phlLuWBZxrs6q4znuQg-361LA_g57adG4enSwjqeEma6hwqPUy6EizAlYPCMGPI0yuXP2NdBxDgD05QVxOn1Y6ozKoXxNC87VxG8m8/s1600/20181012_142401.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT_ieRamanxBm9pngVnuRL30jfzn52yEv-Fv4Kh6phlLuWBZxrs6q4znuQg-361LA_g57adG4enSwjqeEma6hwqPUy6EizAlYPCMGPI0yuXP2NdBxDgD05QVxOn1Y6ozKoXxNC87VxG8m8/s640/20181012_142401.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This farm area actually changed so much in the course of this process.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT3ZgBMZ8nkTaMfiqkM9hs6tkO-TOIw3HxcGe9LBpkImsSYL9qczaMpUPNzrek-xg3vy-Kut_WJNsDZl-YmEWl5e3_A6ikL3hwKB2oBPGQ4JVOHf5vIJPPQAzQOc7_r4JJvVSmYZ0xaZxi/s1600/20181012_142504.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="1600" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT3ZgBMZ8nkTaMfiqkM9hs6tkO-TOIw3HxcGe9LBpkImsSYL9qczaMpUPNzrek-xg3vy-Kut_WJNsDZl-YmEWl5e3_A6ikL3hwKB2oBPGQ4JVOHf5vIJPPQAzQOc7_r4JJvVSmYZ0xaZxi/s640/20181012_142504.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
There are just so many farm pieces! Now with the layout about done, it was time to create the foundation which is made out of styrofoam insulation purchased at the home improvement store. They come with a mylar covering, which in most cases can easily be pulled right off. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioXoxo_cbDAWhcBVKgV8tXQnHJxyduwqxlZbLhmZcXyIRXdq6UtbgwQ06u74tKT4BftL0qCl0UzULGMpqV65J90GiqihENVGJTQeuZnAimc6KDUnPC7-IT0AO9JZNKu2MftSfAKXY4I1vW/s2543/20181110_173940.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="2543" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioXoxo_cbDAWhcBVKgV8tXQnHJxyduwqxlZbLhmZcXyIRXdq6UtbgwQ06u74tKT4BftL0qCl0UzULGMpqV65J90GiqihENVGJTQeuZnAimc6KDUnPC7-IT0AO9JZNKu2MftSfAKXY4I1vW/w640-h312/20181110_173940.jpg" width="640" /><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I planned on the center of the display where the Christmas market would be to be one continuous piece.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our hallway is divided into three windows so I needed to cut out the window frames and the center back for the Dept 56 plugs that would be covered by a styrofoam riser. I drew placement of all "elements" onto the styrofoam with a pencil. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioXoxo_cbDAWhcBVKgV8tXQnHJxyduwqxlZbLhmZcXyIRXdq6UtbgwQ06u74tKT4BftL0qCl0UzULGMpqV65J90GiqihENVGJTQeuZnAimc6KDUnPC7-IT0AO9JZNKu2MftSfAKXY4I1vW/s2543/20181110_173940.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="2543" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGYVepUsWVb7lXoFooVS8BO1-SxevbKwKJzD6B6LyjA93wE1nSudTxzw0d_q6YUvKfYeG3voUQ5xGlej33Xy-XSOh-srSqkY43IwDXY8lVb7MzkcqcnbV3Hdmuqpn2xMqtDpyHikENMB6T/w640-h312/20181110_153438.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Place the sheet onto your surface and place the houses on top so you can see where to cut out holes for the cords. <br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGLgM18w5-0uSHAkc5uMn4XgvxiJr0wv7u8xkExKXaFSQ8OZF9J-SzVhSo1KT25oSWFrZs38EO3VhDVF3IV2ZTPdlNq-CucmYOeEyUCDHrDsO-UbhefxLwGmI6JOTObaG1FHDilTqsZf9R/s2543/20181110_153428.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="2543" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGLgM18w5-0uSHAkc5uMn4XgvxiJr0wv7u8xkExKXaFSQ8OZF9J-SzVhSo1KT25oSWFrZs38EO3VhDVF3IV2ZTPdlNq-CucmYOeEyUCDHrDsO-UbhefxLwGmI6JOTObaG1FHDilTqsZf9R/w640-h312/20181110_153428.jpg" width="640" /><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Even the smaller market pieces have cords that need to be hidden underneath.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGLgM18w5-0uSHAkc5uMn4XgvxiJr0wv7u8xkExKXaFSQ8OZF9J-SzVhSo1KT25oSWFrZs38EO3VhDVF3IV2ZTPdlNq-CucmYOeEyUCDHrDsO-UbhefxLwGmI6JOTObaG1FHDilTqsZf9R/s2543/20181110_153428.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaW1RA4p816NmLWMiSC0yyYyPjR06BFxhXAr9sbB2Y6v-KMnQx-O1XB2RKda8E3XFM1FwS30VdRvStb_FvLY2thhWgpWeyxunQ2-bm8UdApl8-gb1erPiiXUw-Hevly3MS4OsrMNyR-o0b/s2543/20181110_153424.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="2543" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaW1RA4p816NmLWMiSC0yyYyPjR06BFxhXAr9sbB2Y6v-KMnQx-O1XB2RKda8E3XFM1FwS30VdRvStb_FvLY2thhWgpWeyxunQ2-bm8UdApl8-gb1erPiiXUw-Hevly3MS4OsrMNyR-o0b/w640-h312/20181110_153424.jpg" width="640" /><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The cobblestone areas were "cobblestoned" by removing the eraser from a pencil and forming the metal from the eraser end into an oblong. Then push into the styrofoam. Over and over again. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaW1RA4p816NmLWMiSC0yyYyPjR06BFxhXAr9sbB2Y6v-KMnQx-O1XB2RKda8E3XFM1FwS30VdRvStb_FvLY2thhWgpWeyxunQ2-bm8UdApl8-gb1erPiiXUw-Hevly3MS4OsrMNyR-o0b/s2543/20181110_153424.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkQpAQJxhawN5FrbtRyoMusxgG7i5_P2repODIb0yGuuCqx9QgaCEZrHLCqru0mZOGHm6dKk8i8t_Jh_RVye-zdyDd1eZuzqYDMv07oHscvcfiEt8Q79_xZ-jOAd3G_MANGVpHcE4GdTCi/s2543/20181110_153420.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2543" data-original-width="1236" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkQpAQJxhawN5FrbtRyoMusxgG7i5_P2repODIb0yGuuCqx9QgaCEZrHLCqru0mZOGHm6dKk8i8t_Jh_RVye-zdyDd1eZuzqYDMv07oHscvcfiEt8Q79_xZ-jOAd3G_MANGVpHcE4GdTCi/w312-h640/20181110_153420.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can form patterns into your concrete.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu-wsB8JKnrXdF6sPl6LCTHcBcmrhfTYqYizaogbo6VuZ5Knt2cZ9bz897om3fDS53NVYjd5FuAP0SCUksDFfNQxOE86akd7S7h07b_kfXGbUXyapaXsCXwGcIfMPGgo_GPk2ox_8zBeaf/s2543/20181110_153416.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2543" data-original-width="1236" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu-wsB8JKnrXdF6sPl6LCTHcBcmrhfTYqYizaogbo6VuZ5Knt2cZ9bz897om3fDS53NVYjd5FuAP0SCUksDFfNQxOE86akd7S7h07b_kfXGbUXyapaXsCXwGcIfMPGgo_GPk2ox_8zBeaf/w312-h640/20181110_153416.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Inexpensive styrofoam brushes are used to paint your pieces with craft paint. I preferred to water the paint down to a milk consistency so that I could more easily control the depth of color. <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhoAoyDNqCAgsmq5Lc9TMg2k-kh_2xmcCg3FfygZO_QDZr4266jHMdp397JQghFH4GOGTw7WRDGaSHTYHR2IV3V3X7IfDiLwjDGO9kns9xFoA1Mvm4Nr5_OCVzOyWaIQ1F5WNfn6qKhPJV/s2543/20181110_173946.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="2543" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhoAoyDNqCAgsmq5Lc9TMg2k-kh_2xmcCg3FfygZO_QDZr4266jHMdp397JQghFH4GOGTw7WRDGaSHTYHR2IV3V3X7IfDiLwjDGO9kns9xFoA1Mvm4Nr5_OCVzOyWaIQ1F5WNfn6qKhPJV/w640-h312/20181110_173946.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Watered down brick red paint was applied so that some of it is darker and some lighter. Were I to do it again, I might add some brown to some areas.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlfnUI0SgE9OhVMyTuA_4_bJSjhQeH13OsZdFvneC6_juG8bR6ATaxKBR1hh32esO-MQWscznPI_m9RdUh5XCfQ7xE_KXg7WtaJdah0gx_LK3uX7e4aom69iw70mCFisAKLKcnpXPTWwiG/s2543/20181110_174007.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="2543" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlfnUI0SgE9OhVMyTuA_4_bJSjhQeH13OsZdFvneC6_juG8bR6ATaxKBR1hh32esO-MQWscznPI_m9RdUh5XCfQ7xE_KXg7WtaJdah0gx_LK3uX7e4aom69iw70mCFisAKLKcnpXPTWwiG/w640-h312/20181110_174007.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can see the varying shades in both the red and grays.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkkqFdBui4KbBLNMbWRe3lXg2mkoKVbW7MCytjq8AQAeV0Jb4swAc3KJ-UVMxBqkp7BpyvADU2x5SQ_ZAbm8qLlfMfqLmc5oyw8FU9kNjsaihrvtsz_gilzoqGnsiX5WM0TBiTo7o7s8n1/s2543/20181110_175741.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="2543" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkkqFdBui4KbBLNMbWRe3lXg2mkoKVbW7MCytjq8AQAeV0Jb4swAc3KJ-UVMxBqkp7BpyvADU2x5SQ_ZAbm8qLlfMfqLmc5oyw8FU9kNjsaihrvtsz_gilzoqGnsiX5WM0TBiTo7o7s8n1/w640-h312/20181110_175741.jpg" width="640" /><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The riser in the center back was made to look like stacked rock on the front side using reds, grays, dark grey and a few touches of green paint.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkkqFdBui4KbBLNMbWRe3lXg2mkoKVbW7MCytjq8AQAeV0Jb4swAc3KJ-UVMxBqkp7BpyvADU2x5SQ_ZAbm8qLlfMfqLmc5oyw8FU9kNjsaihrvtsz_gilzoqGnsiX5WM0TBiTo7o7s8n1/s2543/20181110_175741.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5RbPBjoJo3cZZxSDQ6asm-zFp7tQGjpRiKj7ho6F1PFBq3h399Lf2W5djt6_5uMPXSuL97r75NsB6hDlN6C7YyqVdreiG5Ks-XP3h929hgn4JtES8QVMmT5B3bMhU4AvN5wOP76capcZz/s2543/20181110_175635.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuWBFzCrjzC4DR1sUoZkmYqi5DCjUuPpQ9Ad8Rf8F8ILWuaVbKy_SSFcrwzg95oJLbzVCKmWanZT_gOz1XBRbDFOKKhZkt7U1YbuxHPsTzFKQGM24Kd_EMx0KHW4JMOCqPHoKRwWGF120p/s2543/20181110_175652.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2543" data-original-width="1236" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuWBFzCrjzC4DR1sUoZkmYqi5DCjUuPpQ9Ad8Rf8F8ILWuaVbKy_SSFcrwzg95oJLbzVCKmWanZT_gOz1XBRbDFOKKhZkt7U1YbuxHPsTzFKQGM24Kd_EMx0KHW4JMOCqPHoKRwWGF120p/w312-h640/20181110_175652.jpg" width="312" /><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Behind the fencing the extra wiring from the lights is pushed into the styrofoam. The few wires that are headed back to the plugins was painted to match the cobbled area. <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivnJS-735Qd2Ek8Aok8SW3xb_nXpeocio3Gds8qJt9iHGmqFrjsW0a7jpPssiUfosLeMw5lpXOJccfppE8wh5HJQcKfkH729kQtsHML_LG0Csa2RqQYTILNR3ck0xtVjb5H300vT1lu1jl/s2543/20190125_101902.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="2543" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivnJS-735Qd2Ek8Aok8SW3xb_nXpeocio3Gds8qJt9iHGmqFrjsW0a7jpPssiUfosLeMw5lpXOJccfppE8wh5HJQcKfkH729kQtsHML_LG0Csa2RqQYTILNR3ck0xtVjb5H300vT1lu1jl/w640-h312/20190125_101902.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This is the farm area, I added texture by applying loose woodlands foliage to the wet paint. It's very fine and can be easily distributed. I also watched lots and lots of village display ideas. I've linked a few below:</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5khDZpCUWg" target="_blank">village landscape</a><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1BX4OI9rtk">realistic river</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://princevaliant.org/guides/makeRiver/river.pdf">more river</a><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jycQgVggrfg">village stairs</a><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUvNZID91oA&t=447s">dept 56 water workshop</a><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.department56.com/index.php/2016/11/04/village-display-tips-from-stephen-pepin/">village display ideas</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://gallery.hotwirefoamfactory.com/modeling/village-displays/videochristmasvillage/">hotwire village display base</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLzteMs9E3Gq3f80DaNz1RGAm5pA-oXXDVnOsU3V34WXam_nHjeobjH_hyLylPR-bHFTlxyyc1lbPz93pwRNdRNwYGrQB7ifpmfZK1iWAq37Q6TUsSTI5ZmS8VUchsvmfiYbo0yLi9MLO1/s2543/20181205_104601.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="2543" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLzteMs9E3Gq3f80DaNz1RGAm5pA-oXXDVnOsU3V34WXam_nHjeobjH_hyLylPR-bHFTlxyyc1lbPz93pwRNdRNwYGrQB7ifpmfZK1iWAq37Q6TUsSTI5ZmS8VUchsvmfiYbo0yLi9MLO1/w640-h312/20181205_104601.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The biggest challenge (other than hiding cords) was building the river. I suggest that you channel a trial river in a scrap piece of styrofoam and practice there. Be sure to cover the river area with a compound or the realistic water liquid will seep through. I added some rocks to the edges and within the water as well. Before I forget, i placed the houses (not wired) on the foundation piece and then drew where i wanted the river. That way it flowed perfectly under the covered bridge. <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I wish you fun times and much joy!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy the process.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/48/A1945C0DBECCA0646B7DE17B8B0CB60F.png" style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0px none;" /></a></div>Marlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594090260353327800.post-66744196148216017312017-12-20T21:34:00.000-06:002020-07-28T11:50:20.061-05:00Christmas Dinner with Friends 2017<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL_JPSXorVmlk5QXkueoPI8h0YwZHMuXr99QaNgIdIowGXYi4ba9QS_K3RPXcAvV6OE0oKr7UN_ZpBZPXti58XHyHpR_h0KMEQ6YodErTLg_h4AJigdTGfoutM7JpDUmpuLKY7z9dpQVnU/s1600/20171216_182917.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL_JPSXorVmlk5QXkueoPI8h0YwZHMuXr99QaNgIdIowGXYi4ba9QS_K3RPXcAvV6OE0oKr7UN_ZpBZPXti58XHyHpR_h0KMEQ6YodErTLg_h4AJigdTGfoutM7JpDUmpuLKY7z9dpQVnU/s400/20171216_182917.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
'Twas a Plaid Christmas that year.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
2017</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfxq1xa9tnOocGiQCN2DTVfzwzXD1rW0B7kE1flaXNBq-bFDke28-J70D8fENpKBKobG0N2CKxZabTOF8gnKZKLARXWJxGt_BWhCftFii79-9uPLBLFpXtWQGen4Un5K_SMNlsh4w-Ogty/s1600/20171216_082406.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfxq1xa9tnOocGiQCN2DTVfzwzXD1rW0B7kE1flaXNBq-bFDke28-J70D8fENpKBKobG0N2CKxZabTOF8gnKZKLARXWJxGt_BWhCftFii79-9uPLBLFpXtWQGen4Un5K_SMNlsh4w-Ogty/s400/20171216_082406.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I chose to tone down the red with some white, antique cutwork placemats. That way the Nikko plaid dinner plate could actually be seen on the table. I topped the dinner plate with a Royal Stafford Joyeux Noel salad plate. Crochet edge napkins were gathered into red velvet bows from Pier One. Community plate Signature forks and Vagabond House shed antler knives. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI3DeZZ15IGDyGrptP2A_3e_Q94am4aeG9C6qhU86HjCMelZ_l8zVKwv-dcmVb25KuWqJmPL0wSUf1xfCU8MosoHP3rN1p-oVMDNHKM6V7aXbAvSV77yA45J2eQ4F8-Nd4gM5mlLdeRpGB/s1600/20171216_082501.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI3DeZZ15IGDyGrptP2A_3e_Q94am4aeG9C6qhU86HjCMelZ_l8zVKwv-dcmVb25KuWqJmPL0wSUf1xfCU8MosoHP3rN1p-oVMDNHKM6V7aXbAvSV77yA45J2eQ4F8-Nd4gM5mlLdeRpGB/s400/20171216_082501.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I chose Mikasa Parklane water goblets and Spanish silver wine glasses. The bold tablecloth needed bold pieces.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJVPtVVw-NuFSI0uBwGJ3HgtdBMrGfp7JvQzFgKLMfxHxxaqT-0nUYBOYXTyuVlpScVQPgUwSZCzooQ7ZEro-hHxcknxhQvRcqevWOP-ZNP9w_Lra80GEKjoDSYlrYqWagdcBQVGFCQdbi/s1600/20171216_183035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJVPtVVw-NuFSI0uBwGJ3HgtdBMrGfp7JvQzFgKLMfxHxxaqT-0nUYBOYXTyuVlpScVQPgUwSZCzooQ7ZEro-hHxcknxhQvRcqevWOP-ZNP9w_Lra80GEKjoDSYlrYqWagdcBQVGFCQdbi/s400/20171216_183035.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The red velvet napkin rings are "stiff" so they retain their shape throughout many uses!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOp2N6cAXWpfd2QH5wSG0DHprcLB2Gd7ELvJd3nJqV0RZm7pbjiwFf-YVi78jLVCSAqwoRa3gbH2j1XZ4yYZPFGn-uhb3Gq7vBA2tO4pdoD1YfHcK5DWdkhx5XE4KcwyYp0VrtWDNGpZsK/s1600/20171216_082432.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOp2N6cAXWpfd2QH5wSG0DHprcLB2Gd7ELvJd3nJqV0RZm7pbjiwFf-YVi78jLVCSAqwoRa3gbH2j1XZ4yYZPFGn-uhb3Gq7vBA2tO4pdoD1YfHcK5DWdkhx5XE4KcwyYp0VrtWDNGpZsK/s400/20171216_082432.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I had made these place card holders in anticipation for this theme a year before. Inexpensive Walmart individual salt shakers, one per person. Discard the tops. Add some faux snow to the shaker. Insert a $Tree wire tree ornament into the opening of the shaker. Attach with clear glue (keeping the glue out of the snow. Once dry, wrap a ribbon or bias cut plaid fabric around the screw portion of the shaker. The $tree Christmas Tree ornament has a star on top, so i used mini clothes pin to attach the place card to the star. Pretty simple, really. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaaQDxyDN-aIGBwpPWiOWIGetmSpjTxD_XPy_3SmbATtF5Q57NvkgM12plHvJhaVUiRJ7DhqRsjk4kkUhgsSHFD_Zrg6Gc4a8lwuRI7Ipf0CZRV91LnxMxMYHRm3WQJ7YdICL3BRJjamRb/s1600/20171216_182902.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaaQDxyDN-aIGBwpPWiOWIGetmSpjTxD_XPy_3SmbATtF5Q57NvkgM12plHvJhaVUiRJ7DhqRsjk4kkUhgsSHFD_Zrg6Gc4a8lwuRI7Ipf0CZRV91LnxMxMYHRm3WQJ7YdICL3BRJjamRb/s400/20171216_182902.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I love the lace on the plaid!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9PEj3zNeVnMBXeSvkHJzAfgYzLs1YA2nhAzz8IrmuS-I8TG9yi3q6SD6zyBblSurj_x30pdF1EOVjVT9U7BbQn-fxRPFVWVobpYTzYH5SqV1sN5GMRifV2Uc4OM3iOxbLa6Ft3AR76H1Y/s1600/20171216_082456.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9PEj3zNeVnMBXeSvkHJzAfgYzLs1YA2nhAzz8IrmuS-I8TG9yi3q6SD6zyBblSurj_x30pdF1EOVjVT9U7BbQn-fxRPFVWVobpYTzYH5SqV1sN5GMRifV2Uc4OM3iOxbLa6Ft3AR76H1Y/s400/20171216_082456.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I have the sweetest friend who has a wholesale florist shop. He helps me pick out the best combination of flowers. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvB0vv0KqtvxJwzVw-pA79N_3bvOcvj3lDeZ1mogYEzU8tJ7USFyGNHADc_7OgvMc-hs2gefkqmsaJZaSMgQCanBzXe1TARstJKitxv2oN5030F70ggAAgzGeUuFdt_hVOB60S53Qoomip/s1600/20171216_182845.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvB0vv0KqtvxJwzVw-pA79N_3bvOcvj3lDeZ1mogYEzU8tJ7USFyGNHADc_7OgvMc-hs2gefkqmsaJZaSMgQCanBzXe1TARstJKitxv2oN5030F70ggAAgzGeUuFdt_hVOB60S53Qoomip/s400/20171216_182845.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Sterling salt and peppers and candlesticks complete the look.</div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI3DeZZ15IGDyGrptP2A_3e_Q94am4aeG9C6qhU86HjCMelZ_l8zVKwv-dcmVb25KuWqJmPL0wSUf1xfCU8MosoHP3rN1p-oVMDNHKM6V7aXbAvSV77yA45J2eQ4F8-Nd4gM5mlLdeRpGB/s1600/20171216_082501.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI3DeZZ15IGDyGrptP2A_3e_Q94am4aeG9C6qhU86HjCMelZ_l8zVKwv-dcmVb25KuWqJmPL0wSUf1xfCU8MosoHP3rN1p-oVMDNHKM6V7aXbAvSV77yA45J2eQ4F8-Nd4gM5mlLdeRpGB/s400/20171216_082501.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8mdrp_MCxvWRW1iTqjA17VeiwcdVxf0dc2kEAYwMdvDRNCkkywZ8Cv4P0-zb14NaLt0xF70ejAmS2wTNC7O-M6ueLIKTCeLGL8VYQTO5N6MeOYM9oKU_ypiBymyX3RnBdejqrvxdpqkYZ/s1600/20171216_182833.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8mdrp_MCxvWRW1iTqjA17VeiwcdVxf0dc2kEAYwMdvDRNCkkywZ8Cv4P0-zb14NaLt0xF70ejAmS2wTNC7O-M6ueLIKTCeLGL8VYQTO5N6MeOYM9oKU_ypiBymyX3RnBdejqrvxdpqkYZ/s400/20171216_182833.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT8a7NHg_Bc_Rr4Rabh6mRl21AEOFPXFAOFbxigMrB_x9Y5iTSTEndjFcwkT-maDSPQqISUEMBlVTq9eNnFx2khbwXbWVuUI9cK8qZ4XjwQ8Ac1NzDThpLy6UvvWuBZvpa8hhYy_Sj115z/s1600/20171216_183024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT8a7NHg_Bc_Rr4Rabh6mRl21AEOFPXFAOFbxigMrB_x9Y5iTSTEndjFcwkT-maDSPQqISUEMBlVTq9eNnFx2khbwXbWVuUI9cK8qZ4XjwQ8Ac1NzDThpLy6UvvWuBZvpa8hhYy_Sj115z/s400/20171216_183024.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Monogrammed tea towels tied onto the chairs with red velvet ribbons.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Keeping the red velvet thing going.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMtnA0gsL5pxm6o26A7k3OVqvhTgW5vZ0J6dfJOqHHD9sPk3shGJ7XZDyWdwN1dhYWIy7XRTXzmzVNH4Tm_6ixVbhUs71wy1fJAru9fDQv6VvnypH7x88SR7lzuJEIzztW1TUgcn973SlY/s1600/20171128_112327.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="785" data-original-width="1600" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMtnA0gsL5pxm6o26A7k3OVqvhTgW5vZ0J6dfJOqHHD9sPk3shGJ7XZDyWdwN1dhYWIy7XRTXzmzVNH4Tm_6ixVbhUs71wy1fJAru9fDQv6VvnypH7x88SR7lzuJEIzztW1TUgcn973SlY/s400/20171128_112327.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Why does photo stitching always make the front look bowed? The buffet decked out with Mackenzie Childs runner. </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH1ziqcinIlfr6wCTIkaF6F7cKgDRz-IurNIIe4Q4wDNyaQHhCCjGRmAe22coDk313pv4ytBL5CBi9jZIq4IOODpPRzDp3I6IATrhkB8NeBxv79H_dnNXPEUK9FiLSdlI7Jtj5WdLX_zM2/s1600/20171127_095924.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="846" data-original-width="1080" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH1ziqcinIlfr6wCTIkaF6F7cKgDRz-IurNIIe4Q4wDNyaQHhCCjGRmAe22coDk313pv4ytBL5CBi9jZIq4IOODpPRzDp3I6IATrhkB8NeBxv79H_dnNXPEUK9FiLSdlI7Jtj5WdLX_zM2/s400/20171127_095924.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A vintage lunch box holds a snowy scene and is watched over by a reindeer with a tartan bow. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir2H27EoJNTx-p6K-Nlz36JAdaMcARnBohZk3MqSWcrGVq4lvGRF6jOTqh9igljDjSN9KUyd6n4hlotuWekarj6NKqsO5-ZVT738g87HKQZ7XZHlj95opnFr3qvZsZit4frdenqQXxQ6TC/s1600/20171127_183640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir2H27EoJNTx-p6K-Nlz36JAdaMcARnBohZk3MqSWcrGVq4lvGRF6jOTqh9igljDjSN9KUyd6n4hlotuWekarj6NKqsO5-ZVT738g87HKQZ7XZHlj95opnFr3qvZsZit4frdenqQXxQ6TC/s400/20171127_183640.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
His mate is on the other side. Instead of candles inside the lanterns, I filled them with trees and fairy lights. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLt2052rvSA0ggWXmPJjh1cjcop5Mnves56HGb_fk1r4jlXWDlQCYu9vVCobsm5efQZV3RcPyK5K_t464IhDoXnrsrK9IBdXfWDKVjcOzUAkxsO9W5BwSQ4aIModkPm5GUn4j9qN9JARhE/s1600/20171127_210325.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLt2052rvSA0ggWXmPJjh1cjcop5Mnves56HGb_fk1r4jlXWDlQCYu9vVCobsm5efQZV3RcPyK5K_t464IhDoXnrsrK9IBdXfWDKVjcOzUAkxsO9W5BwSQ4aIModkPm5GUn4j9qN9JARhE/s400/20171127_210325.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I love a tree filled with white lights and memories. Do you do a stylized tree? Or one with all the ornaments that make you nostalgic?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZwKwM3uImCid9irRYl3yCryBxyZNQX46WAyAOpLFA4g2UT0Ux1I_WNuwChfPaMm2byY4fAa5SzKfwV3hSk7iAdX_mW_X92AWFYFltNDXbfesiFLxHIZRO7Zk11QjPGXmkSgIT1dqDjXz0/s1600/20171216_092951.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZwKwM3uImCid9irRYl3yCryBxyZNQX46WAyAOpLFA4g2UT0Ux1I_WNuwChfPaMm2byY4fAa5SzKfwV3hSk7iAdX_mW_X92AWFYFltNDXbfesiFLxHIZRO7Zk11QjPGXmkSgIT1dqDjXz0/s400/20171216_092951.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We serve cocktails and apps in the living room. When the theme involves red, the pillows, the dishes, the napkins all play right along.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZYM1GFs0impE7XjOCN4ZhSxgufro2jxNwJMKDUWD0EOjo4QUXkw8WroS2PiXSvAZuKFIVAhD8tnQYLXJi8fJ1q-sUQ_L08Vf6E9tsVXF9mJlgLaDQbe6QkFiHcG22orCLvXDOcgjuU17q/s1600/20171216_094358.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZYM1GFs0impE7XjOCN4ZhSxgufro2jxNwJMKDUWD0EOjo4QUXkw8WroS2PiXSvAZuKFIVAhD8tnQYLXJi8fJ1q-sUQ_L08Vf6E9tsVXF9mJlgLaDQbe6QkFiHcG22orCLvXDOcgjuU17q/s400/20171216_094358.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The large driftwood nativity is made by a Native American artist and was purchased by my husband in Santa Fe, NM. Happy Birthday to me!!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh70Q-IJRiY62D21mWVqCeSF_1JhJ5hWczdlwlsWU1h8bcLuKHT57tc8bXW1krO-qpjJkFNQqETGn6lUCCmI3fHjpojGOxQzzkCVmfki4swYWwG-7sLTwPOpwE5qEieCOSO1waZM5hd22oJ/s1600/20171216_093302.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh70Q-IJRiY62D21mWVqCeSF_1JhJ5hWczdlwlsWU1h8bcLuKHT57tc8bXW1krO-qpjJkFNQqETGn6lUCCmI3fHjpojGOxQzzkCVmfki4swYWwG-7sLTwPOpwE5qEieCOSO1waZM5hd22oJ/s400/20171216_093302.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
'Twas a Christmas to remember!</div>
<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/48/A1945C0DBECCA0646B7DE17B8B0CB60F.png" style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0px none;" /></a>Marlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594090260353327800.post-45475869262311065082016-12-28T17:31:00.002-06:002016-12-30T12:22:59.307-06:00Christmas Dinner with Friends 2016<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicoyLRroHqSBURlrQbVnM4A-sLfBvufJAJXam47eT6VFckOQ2HyQiRo9VkGY_dtt_XPNVGqXMaPW_3iQqO1FDt6gKAuMR55G2rWE2YjWrNSzomDRWvyPW1Mcu6IIPgXDlWsXO74umeWOie/s1600/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+20169.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicoyLRroHqSBURlrQbVnM4A-sLfBvufJAJXam47eT6VFckOQ2HyQiRo9VkGY_dtt_XPNVGqXMaPW_3iQqO1FDt6gKAuMR55G2rWE2YjWrNSzomDRWvyPW1Mcu6IIPgXDlWsXO74umeWOie/s400/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+20169.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Every year we host a Christmas dinner. Each year I try to come up with a different theme or color combinations, use conventional and unconventional Christmas china, and present a different menu. Each year in January the menu, tablescape and decor is set. Next year's theme was chosen while we were in Vail and a trial table has already been pulled together, so I'm way ahead of schedule! 😉</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6kAJTafgvI_Vr_irn1wBzgZhhVhRmEpFc839MBpdrgIQfLU1BNt4fNdVbWWWnMz8L2pCUC1U2n_ySDliYTfwvAbfylpKK2zOzg4s6B3X8YoLSBpm1fxS8C9z95P1Y5Ptx4ndmYMsanTox/s1600/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201611.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6kAJTafgvI_Vr_irn1wBzgZhhVhRmEpFc839MBpdrgIQfLU1BNt4fNdVbWWWnMz8L2pCUC1U2n_ySDliYTfwvAbfylpKK2zOzg4s6B3X8YoLSBpm1fxS8C9z95P1Y5Ptx4ndmYMsanTox/s400/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201611.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
For this year, the theme was rustic; brown with green. I so badly wanted to use magnolia leaves in garlands around the house and on the table. A Williams Sonoma jacquard tablecloth was the first layer and provided the backdrop. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLvuA9HhDaVjYrxFw-Js_-WmvzEuuxnYF2ddyDywegrBksIplDSpBUq74spUiHZIgIWzf18eN9zuagXvYvxHOFbOsX30xcRC7nTlwzFGVRiWWs8zleeY11PulQK5ckzerVIVc71HoRpDZv/s1600/20161228_165629.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLvuA9HhDaVjYrxFw-Js_-WmvzEuuxnYF2ddyDywegrBksIplDSpBUq74spUiHZIgIWzf18eN9zuagXvYvxHOFbOsX30xcRC7nTlwzFGVRiWWs8zleeY11PulQK5ckzerVIVc71HoRpDZv/s320/20161228_165629.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
However, the idea was sparked from this Kim Seybert beaded runner found at Cielo, Santa Fe, years ago. When they were still open. When they had so much eye candy that I could actually feel myself feel faint when entering into the store. It's always a bit sad to know that when we go to Santa Fe, Cielo is no more. Tears flowing! 😭😭😭</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY3BemyCGuL_1TW4pOVAa3LhJyaOjIZHHk1mVPIptVTK2ZmYE7iZ5o5O1qZBoGYoil4ZLtp-0UmJdWLJOyN-Z4OZhp10cuPHRDU1tfRYQb2IcvKjQRNJPzDbTIP1BNuFF_SrjYHXZT65wd/s1600/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201610.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY3BemyCGuL_1TW4pOVAa3LhJyaOjIZHHk1mVPIptVTK2ZmYE7iZ5o5O1qZBoGYoil4ZLtp-0UmJdWLJOyN-Z4OZhp10cuPHRDU1tfRYQb2IcvKjQRNJPzDbTIP1BNuFF_SrjYHXZT65wd/s400/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201610.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I monogrammed the matching napkins to the tablecloth. I just love the addition of a monogram on table linens. 💓 It's all in the details!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJqAdEom3TjBTwkXcPwTBGEMzosLttLeoCgCImalsM0c2LGyKOslpFsghRtyoos5mVxPnzGMvdfjQm66ASQq3BINAnsOcjTAijZJvDo6N0g4Cx_8QBHoWa6VNDL3mrxBJ7SVZg-SVrY7IU/s1600/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+20166.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJqAdEom3TjBTwkXcPwTBGEMzosLttLeoCgCImalsM0c2LGyKOslpFsghRtyoos5mVxPnzGMvdfjQm66ASQq3BINAnsOcjTAijZJvDo6N0g4Cx_8QBHoWa6VNDL3mrxBJ7SVZg-SVrY7IU/s400/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+20166.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Etsy provided the perfect wooden tree slices for napkin rings. A wooden charger is the base for Spode Delamere dinner plates and Noritake Royal Hunt salad plates. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiNMx5Y-cwFW0upERSOERIiEjIHdwiO6hCmx7VErz1dNFGtj_5YBiMqTFN0H-nXWZbihRzYyVxtal3q3VzgOq4K3kzODYhNlMKmHVsxWZa_WYZz-mVBEjNKCFjYVDJwwtWaUXzK19nET_-/s1600/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+20163.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiNMx5Y-cwFW0upERSOERIiEjIHdwiO6hCmx7VErz1dNFGtj_5YBiMqTFN0H-nXWZbihRzYyVxtal3q3VzgOq4K3kzODYhNlMKmHVsxWZa_WYZz-mVBEjNKCFjYVDJwwtWaUXzK19nET_-/s400/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+20163.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Vagabond stag flatware (natural sheds!), vintage crystal knife rests, Mikasa Parklane iced beverage glasses and Ajka Arabella wine hocks finish out the place settings. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoWmXqIxeCuw8szj0TevC5MYeJK-oo0GVVCxhFaRdmPfmbfwrBAJ8nBmfaa1ZHi3nXNr4kG7MOI1ar-1ZlbC3J-eoDlVcCv7EiRdtmuwXr_bJPBiWPSKlTTsgqPA_2I47HiI4Paw82WeRo/s1600/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+20164.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoWmXqIxeCuw8szj0TevC5MYeJK-oo0GVVCxhFaRdmPfmbfwrBAJ8nBmfaa1ZHi3nXNr4kG7MOI1ar-1ZlbC3J-eoDlVcCv7EiRdtmuwXr_bJPBiWPSKlTTsgqPA_2I47HiI4Paw82WeRo/s400/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+20164.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A recent trip to Bonnes Amies, a delightful store in Plainview, Texas. yielded the wooden tags used for placecards. Some die-cut winter branches, a few beads and handwritten names personalized the tags in a hurry! The name tags rest on some resin antlers sold by the pair as Christmas tree ornaments from Wal-Mart. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQHAYsZz6G3bMaUqiEN5zfuoY6YcwT4ZLP6_IgwVq8nr4Cz6jNWruct0SscInmyxdQiOTwt-yzhYem4tJF9Mb7Zpv_RvjQpnFibaTHJBy79FrBQTWgED4MBU5FBipVimfhfWh1Uo6bhNx4/s1600/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+20165.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQHAYsZz6G3bMaUqiEN5zfuoY6YcwT4ZLP6_IgwVq8nr4Cz6jNWruct0SscInmyxdQiOTwt-yzhYem4tJF9Mb7Zpv_RvjQpnFibaTHJBy79FrBQTWgED4MBU5FBipVimfhfWh1Uo6bhNx4/s400/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+20165.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Sterling and not sterling candleholders combine on each end of the table to provide ambient light at the table. A very vintage lace runner that belonged to my grandmother-in-law and then to my mother-in-love ran down the center of the table to break up the mass of brown.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2CEk0EKPcTBN0T5aFbXkiRvmnwDLPRqNkGqpu0wuxDdYft3qrEbRYNTcaiMAwlnvzrWzwEnsEpnntwqZa5gBK3E6-W-OzU9WVfbxKU7TY-W5m8I8E2V4yhNVLQbXpaGd5Csi4jFn3UFF3/s1600/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201612.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2CEk0EKPcTBN0T5aFbXkiRvmnwDLPRqNkGqpu0wuxDdYft3qrEbRYNTcaiMAwlnvzrWzwEnsEpnntwqZa5gBK3E6-W-OzU9WVfbxKU7TY-W5m8I8E2V4yhNVLQbXpaGd5Csi4jFn3UFF3/s400/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201612.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Lenox Holiday Tartan votive holders add some light at table level. Resin antiqued silver deer gussied up with a double-faced satin ribbon and a small bauble finish the centerpiece.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqvnql49C_GwttHGFkt8CL7LPebUqTbgKpx2UJr5jp60xiZMFYNiPljgYf3KCqNXs9RIVU9ZX10UONyOZSvzC9b6StYmvLqj2I_wZ_8V6pHbszW6zMW5lQ1BQ54sd50WoMnqwmNreIMaLl/s1600/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201616.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqvnql49C_GwttHGFkt8CL7LPebUqTbgKpx2UJr5jp60xiZMFYNiPljgYf3KCqNXs9RIVU9ZX10UONyOZSvzC9b6StYmvLqj2I_wZ_8V6pHbszW6zMW5lQ1BQ54sd50WoMnqwmNreIMaLl/s400/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201616.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A silver Revere bowl provided the vessel for the flowers; white roses, alstroemeria, magnolia leaves and pheasant feathers. The arrangement lasted well over a week!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUGTXpwPRrHfNEUoiA-Byrpss3aZtvQqWKqsdCsnZfDeUsFF9DPCgJQbdTJk5a4lTV3fT5LJvsYruFCzGO_aDZLTM08GvZKFkfH9KqkHwYQATs6OTHmcHY2vxz5MCr6HxkDscXK4o5UBM6/s1600/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201615.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUGTXpwPRrHfNEUoiA-Byrpss3aZtvQqWKqsdCsnZfDeUsFF9DPCgJQbdTJk5a4lTV3fT5LJvsYruFCzGO_aDZLTM08GvZKFkfH9KqkHwYQATs6OTHmcHY2vxz5MCr6HxkDscXK4o5UBM6/s400/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201615.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
For dinner parties, I like to serve a salad to seated guests and then serve the remainder of the meal buffet style. It certainly breaks up the formality and gets guests up and moving! It's always a nice touch to add a menu to the table. It whets the appetite!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf7B58WxLj4wKdvMzdMZfrHFhdrLc7-s7noQhtK8VhKI5_AQyhBQP8kle81kIz_7rM2ET72JOqspCkUuEllFhUWeEhlek4a7NXzOmXqQv9uG-nd1AvMyiAwAVMYRE0aI8Og0WUfkGKf5ca/s1600/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+20161.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf7B58WxLj4wKdvMzdMZfrHFhdrLc7-s7noQhtK8VhKI5_AQyhBQP8kle81kIz_7rM2ET72JOqspCkUuEllFhUWeEhlek4a7NXzOmXqQv9uG-nd1AvMyiAwAVMYRE0aI8Og0WUfkGKf5ca/s400/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+20161.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A rustic Christmas dinner indeed. The red touches add the perfect holiday touch to the table. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtu1RWsgeQxM79n_Zr0tfNBtT42kzV6QwGKj07VuIcx61DS7Ea_IK_VzL_Gjhazt4TouoYPPQEVmwtqZTpTRheC_ZtiGbY6cGRwbLpogGTfDsKcB0K1wMs7-TGDFe1DCTRh_rLx_8ZrxnH/s1600/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201613.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtu1RWsgeQxM79n_Zr0tfNBtT42kzV6QwGKj07VuIcx61DS7Ea_IK_VzL_Gjhazt4TouoYPPQEVmwtqZTpTRheC_ZtiGbY6cGRwbLpogGTfDsKcB0K1wMs7-TGDFe1DCTRh_rLx_8ZrxnH/s400/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201613.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Cast:</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Tablecloth and napkins - Williams Sonoma</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Chargers - Pier One Baroque</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Dinner plates - Spode Delamere</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Salad plates - Noritake Royal Hunt</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Flatware - Vagabond House stag flatware (Horchow or Nieman Marcus)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Iced Beverage - Mikasa Parklane</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Wine hocks - Ajka Arabella red cut to clear</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I pray you had a blessed Christmas and wish you many blessings for the New Year ahead.</div>
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/48/A1945C0DBECCA0646B7DE17B8B0CB60F.png" style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0px none;" /></a></div>
Marlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594090260353327800.post-89059548725796737812015-12-29T21:00:00.000-06:002016-01-07T10:13:19.118-06:00Christmas Dinner with Friends 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaWoCB5IBl2HOmV3t5UxAlb1WFrCOD0REql_Zo2Zo5N1ed8zKPARJlfsZDQGXEg7L5kY3O0BvBrdfMFCNXl_3oKcDyCPPxu2W_SPtl5PyGpSOgWyDKSVvZPL33TEF_DnPUAnn8Jt-JmPxY/s1600/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201517.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaWoCB5IBl2HOmV3t5UxAlb1WFrCOD0REql_Zo2Zo5N1ed8zKPARJlfsZDQGXEg7L5kY3O0BvBrdfMFCNXl_3oKcDyCPPxu2W_SPtl5PyGpSOgWyDKSVvZPL33TEF_DnPUAnn8Jt-JmPxY/s400/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201517.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Christmas Dinner with Friends 2015</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We love to open our home to acquaintances, friends and family throughout </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
the year. However, one of the times I enjoy the most is our yearly </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
dinner with friends. I try to choose a different theme each year so that </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
the dinner is not only a feast for the tummy,but also a feast for the eyes. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I do try to plan several years in advance so that should I choose to make any </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
purchases,they aren't full price. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwFAwNPkmGIQT-EnZLwtM9wC6vi57lafgXFP9Ycaon-9coMYu-8RSqZozIhQ7Zfiz05thQz9TJwLzlKBWqQYt1kqWVixBabG_dxdqfUVYzn-SCv1Ae4FbLhD0PvQsAjt-0rT6b0J1OkB-C/s1600/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201519.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwFAwNPkmGIQT-EnZLwtM9wC6vi57lafgXFP9Ycaon-9coMYu-8RSqZozIhQ7Zfiz05thQz9TJwLzlKBWqQYt1kqWVixBabG_dxdqfUVYzn-SCv1Ae4FbLhD0PvQsAjt-0rT6b0J1OkB-C/s400/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201519.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This year's theme was the Night before Christmas. Luck was on my side last year</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
and I snagged the 'Twas the Night... tablecloth and dessert/salad dishes on sale from</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Williams Sonoma. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0BYAyJjurD4bP35ukMUf0ztXC2p3QAlw0P1nW5vwFi7XOQ0TJrH16BVzk4b2Za_wESRXXDMPq1OPKub2G9N7vXYSaeNCL1y5VKpLWLqlfBqnM5sNYopGrvCUjJi0L3I7Aw9Tbfu00lLGX/s1600/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201522.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0BYAyJjurD4bP35ukMUf0ztXC2p3QAlw0P1nW5vwFi7XOQ0TJrH16BVzk4b2Za_wESRXXDMPq1OPKub2G9N7vXYSaeNCL1y5VKpLWLqlfBqnM5sNYopGrvCUjJi0L3I7Aw9Tbfu00lLGX/s1600/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201522.jpg" /></a></div>
Last Year's set of plates</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSTQaJAPVLw0TLR4jSKoOCzsNeh-eVKfSZ5tHSeNFfNEI-ODwmzGp_A94pb_ohFNHdI_JtPIHEdnjRTDwUXW8p400y05ss3GAhQ5jf12TdgSs8bs9fPHq0kT_T5vEw7rUnk_rZeVI0DNLX/s1600/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201523.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSTQaJAPVLw0TLR4jSKoOCzsNeh-eVKfSZ5tHSeNFfNEI-ODwmzGp_A94pb_ohFNHdI_JtPIHEdnjRTDwUXW8p400y05ss3GAhQ5jf12TdgSs8bs9fPHq0kT_T5vEw7rUnk_rZeVI0DNLX/s320/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201523.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This year's set. I sure wish we had a Williams Sonoma near us. I would have purchased</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
the Nutcracker plates!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSH5PA7lvUJe-5X6A7zeQxaiwSUnbfdmixMilhlbmhYGuQXr90vdi_BgZ4HQ94qO8P5noNgOPtth7thCdD5Xt9kXLuv6PZ8A8DFaRxkEPhL2_mI8DvQ_F1kRls8Pwgp0y5pZ5w916PN_g8/s1600/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+20156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSH5PA7lvUJe-5X6A7zeQxaiwSUnbfdmixMilhlbmhYGuQXr90vdi_BgZ4HQ94qO8P5noNgOPtth7thCdD5Xt9kXLuv6PZ8A8DFaRxkEPhL2_mI8DvQ_F1kRls8Pwgp0y5pZ5w916PN_g8/s400/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+20156.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I selected a red Thomson dinner plate to pair with the WS 'Twas... dishes. These were placed on</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
a Jay Imports gold charger. Gold flatware completed the setting.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3GTOqW3KagsFVyIyIyJSDaF3XRZ5F8hW5DysDUTM6i-7YJ7hgR9cJ3APj-o5k6BHbZsP1Wd4xXpMEyvZ5fseTB32Ag8u0xnPKkvcGJD9eOxqHHAMz1qpvMqBjeeyfrduuqX9kGB_FmciH/s1600/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+20155.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3GTOqW3KagsFVyIyIyJSDaF3XRZ5F8hW5DysDUTM6i-7YJ7hgR9cJ3APj-o5k6BHbZsP1Wd4xXpMEyvZ5fseTB32Ag8u0xnPKkvcGJD9eOxqHHAMz1qpvMqBjeeyfrduuqX9kGB_FmciH/s400/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+20155.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I found the fun napkins at Home Goods and embroidered them with a big B.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I love to add the personal touch to our table. The color green in the embroidery</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
was selected from a very dominant green in the tablecloth.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2-6B5kIZTlQN_onGUWlaAwgZ01MgGJat3LPLcqH4ylH4oCgtwmOhFDvQoWndInbcBzm_JKnTgarewayCAnmqiOu0kFzLqI3rqifVU_iz7RaJgjzZJB2E1-sz4EJfsku689D8hRP4SG2JD/s1600/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+20157.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2-6B5kIZTlQN_onGUWlaAwgZ01MgGJat3LPLcqH4ylH4oCgtwmOhFDvQoWndInbcBzm_JKnTgarewayCAnmqiOu0kFzLqI3rqifVU_iz7RaJgjzZJB2E1-sz4EJfsku689D8hRP4SG2JD/s400/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+20157.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
For the life of me, I do not remember from where I purchased this embroidery font.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5UNTWF6x-vuA73r3k8f5T8YBQ4Vn3F5U-pE19rAuMJLOc1d0YKpn2B7AutRWi8-GAU9oUiwZftwSNt2Al1ZJbT2SrWiDzLL_2Tubzclk3IbgeLd4iQU6GgqLPFqBtlxE0Jvyj0067rU0s/s1600/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5UNTWF6x-vuA73r3k8f5T8YBQ4Vn3F5U-pE19rAuMJLOc1d0YKpn2B7AutRWi8-GAU9oUiwZftwSNt2Al1ZJbT2SrWiDzLL_2Tubzclk3IbgeLd4iQU6GgqLPFqBtlxE0Jvyj0067rU0s/s400/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201521.jpg" width="400" />.</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Fitz and Floyd reindeer (found at an estate sale!) fit perfectly on the table</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
as they repeatedthe colors of the tablecloth and kept the conversation </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
flowing withtheir cheerful faces. Several years past, I had seen the idea to </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
glue ornaments to a mirror as individual vases. I will admit it was</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
a bit tricky until I came across some circular foam with a center hole</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
from a CD stack.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzOoIzYATLOjbr7BliM4y4lOoLqiFDBrXPCgBJK3dKyp1ooQf2zPKPvQoyKeoRKs7ZWjFU48uDCpIgJ326f4c0WNrRImB7-ZDiHYgdzYXHhasbyIPf5UYPBOKaYPSKQC66YdZ44MJ2JQ30/s1600/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+20151.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzOoIzYATLOjbr7BliM4y4lOoLqiFDBrXPCgBJK3dKyp1ooQf2zPKPvQoyKeoRKs7ZWjFU48uDCpIgJ326f4c0WNrRImB7-ZDiHYgdzYXHhasbyIPf5UYPBOKaYPSKQC66YdZ44MJ2JQ30/s400/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+20151.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Another theme that paired well with the 'Twas idea, </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
was an abundance of ornamental balls. I had them </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
strung on the chandelier, in bowls, and outside in planters. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
With a venture of that undertaking, I made several trips</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
to our local Dollar Tree. You had to be there early to get</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
the ones with designs on them! Let's say I started in November.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioU8PUw2nqF1bZp0edgwr-JMVcd_xwhXBY8tWNMHKM4mvMxQGtl72VbPgYs8RXbqh3cH0uvyPUPfSYkVvHsNWtmzHR6qwimEN3OUdcjbpv6LoUgaIwpw5Uiihml2LVA8b2c1hy6sUYw0qm/s1600/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+20153.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioU8PUw2nqF1bZp0edgwr-JMVcd_xwhXBY8tWNMHKM4mvMxQGtl72VbPgYs8RXbqh3cH0uvyPUPfSYkVvHsNWtmzHR6qwimEN3OUdcjbpv6LoUgaIwpw5Uiihml2LVA8b2c1hy6sUYw0qm/s400/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+20153.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I used a tureen to hold the flower arrangement, which consisted of </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
eucalyptus, red roses, green buttons and white mums. An extravagance</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
that made the table feel sumptuous!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgklKxG_S5kKBYVW0Uc1Xq8W20p-TRSqxCqA0o7i60ais7PWW8WWJUwr_GTQ560Tc6qcqVhjTW_bQ9GUeI5pWbNfShyphenhyphenBMmZATjMmMVA3mJS3J3EcU-FlrmxWODg7AyFNR1bdy0lB9EDx1tR/s1600/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201513.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgklKxG_S5kKBYVW0Uc1Xq8W20p-TRSqxCqA0o7i60ais7PWW8WWJUwr_GTQ560Tc6qcqVhjTW_bQ9GUeI5pWbNfShyphenhyphenBMmZATjMmMVA3mJS3J3EcU-FlrmxWODg7AyFNR1bdy0lB9EDx1tR/s400/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201513.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK2qFUFVsTcT02Sf5grF7o2kcTL8ZFO2qdwiX-0R4zhM5zb9ePE1qx0Q-D-vC0GBLl-G8dQICY4ua0fbnliSsQmx9kefwpaI9KlGQ7o1dxbfQY3SC0HuBz03Akv77leM6wfkZ7ftU7FAWi/s1600/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201514.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK2qFUFVsTcT02Sf5grF7o2kcTL8ZFO2qdwiX-0R4zhM5zb9ePE1qx0Q-D-vC0GBLl-G8dQICY4ua0fbnliSsQmx9kefwpaI9KlGQ7o1dxbfQY3SC0HuBz03Akv77leM6wfkZ7ftU7FAWi/s400/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201514.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Our Ajka Arabella wine hocks paired up with the Mikasa Parklane iced teas. Whereas</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
the clear crystal might have faded into the background, the red pop of the Ajka crystal</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
added a bit of color on yet another level.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHuMX23BwmPAZPBteMLHxxuv95f3T0H9_JIhA9d7_m3-HDlWhDzUKhu6CIJlmRbK5MSQthkzzOQwCtZPoxqRP-iiNS9L1uHiPeNCBBStxJq8mawZC4JpzGOrI80xLWSJlJ2axOlr_u1W3R/s1600/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201520.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHuMX23BwmPAZPBteMLHxxuv95f3T0H9_JIhA9d7_m3-HDlWhDzUKhu6CIJlmRbK5MSQthkzzOQwCtZPoxqRP-iiNS9L1uHiPeNCBBStxJq8mawZC4JpzGOrI80xLWSJlJ2axOlr_u1W3R/s400/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201520.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
On overhead shot. I just stand on my tippy toes and point down with the camera. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My canon has a vari-angle lens so I can see the shot before I take it.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivfkG6eXmsqU7Kv9ixOWnqClzGBn8Ya9sSjOmfVyZCBn9h3KXJ6eYJ08ZkHXxQoQz8wpWFLCgdRmweMWTOMM-QfcX887flUTnXjITk02eGkIoa8b2neREOji6ziqZZBEyF0fYSLYt9rXrs/s1600/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+20158.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivfkG6eXmsqU7Kv9ixOWnqClzGBn8Ya9sSjOmfVyZCBn9h3KXJ6eYJ08ZkHXxQoQz8wpWFLCgdRmweMWTOMM-QfcX887flUTnXjITk02eGkIoa8b2neREOji6ziqZZBEyF0fYSLYt9rXrs/s400/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+20158.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Each guest went home with an embroidered stocking. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I designed and embroidered the free standing fabric </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
holly leaves that had wire inserted in the embroidery process.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Not nearly as scary as it sounds. The names were </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
embroidered on a ribbon that was knotted and then hand</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
tacked to the stocking cuff. Filling them was a blast!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5muG2Nos6XUA-gtnYOQ7PvZ8Cx16fe8e9e8Rr9RAQ1eQ295dKLM-flbj8uvC0gE7RuuCnDeyK7_WcmFWX5W64j9JmTBUXsMjCVANOvZQ1ehmkktfGnJBtgsPnsmWnWSgm7GpVTt6n43go/s1600/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201518.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5muG2Nos6XUA-gtnYOQ7PvZ8Cx16fe8e9e8Rr9RAQ1eQ295dKLM-flbj8uvC0gE7RuuCnDeyK7_WcmFWX5W64j9JmTBUXsMjCVANOvZQ1ehmkktfGnJBtgsPnsmWnWSgm7GpVTt6n43go/s400/CJ+Dinner+w+Friends+201518.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
In these last photos, you might notice that I decided that the napkins</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
needed a napkin ring. I love to add table jewelry when it seems to fit.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thanks for stopping by, I know it's been a while, praying that the year</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
ahead will afford me more time to be more active on line. A family, still working</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
full-time, and being a BSF International bible study leader eats up so much of my time.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I would love to be able to spend some time with y'all.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Joining:</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/" target="_blank">Between Naps on the Porch</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2015/12/please-join-me-for-scoop-203.html" target="_blank">The scoop #203 @ Confessions of a Plate Addict</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/48/A1945C0DBECCA0646B7DE17B8B0CB60F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Marlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594090260353327800.post-82746331776256183922015-12-03T06:30:00.000-06:002015-12-03T06:30:01.078-06:00Tartan for Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXVrxw8nHQanjryHhsPt2GX5KfzyomPgESKHETG5pMmWxiXacT6u1KmORt_emKrFJ1NwfT-z5AOll8Bb0L0o1XaXl_lr_zmKnNKYZ2DcR5BnccrpgpFNBmGn8_gOeh1jO-1CKAyFJjVR1Y/s1600/IMG_9663.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXVrxw8nHQanjryHhsPt2GX5KfzyomPgESKHETG5pMmWxiXacT6u1KmORt_emKrFJ1NwfT-z5AOll8Bb0L0o1XaXl_lr_zmKnNKYZ2DcR5BnccrpgpFNBmGn8_gOeh1jO-1CKAyFJjVR1Y/s320/IMG_9663.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I am a sucker for tartan, especially in red. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Red Stewart is my classic favorite. I think I can thank my mom for that. I had numerous Stewart kilts growing up. I guess they were the thing to have way back then. No, I won't share how long ago that was. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQLTvUnIgRe-3np7HLJZhWcR3eSNXU7Ow4-rHD1f9a253drx8HV8HJO0xm4Q9DG7MZiDgu4AEgOuSfVtaMN1wEeGdgtWNgmPJcmuH77sc2e3sTk9qm5oFs6uU640_hwxOXIfZh16uHFn9a/s1600/IMG_9672.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQLTvUnIgRe-3np7HLJZhWcR3eSNXU7Ow4-rHD1f9a253drx8HV8HJO0xm4Q9DG7MZiDgu4AEgOuSfVtaMN1wEeGdgtWNgmPJcmuH77sc2e3sTk9qm5oFs6uU640_hwxOXIfZh16uHFn9a/s320/IMG_9672.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
When I saw the Nikko Tartan, it came home with me without a second thought. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzLqm2G7kznWBL0qe-tRvauAZew8E35CTQZUgqqs04gVp9yPhxplGKpk8okwOiDV6v_nYVOBfJOFQJ8o92_XwKLRvVyYpxCkfT3-niVg_I3DewzGMSx4KyNTJD3D_tBC-Fm4c6VnNe4tXE/s1600/IMG_1992.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzLqm2G7kznWBL0qe-tRvauAZew8E35CTQZUgqqs04gVp9yPhxplGKpk8okwOiDV6v_nYVOBfJOFQJ8o92_XwKLRvVyYpxCkfT3-niVg_I3DewzGMSx4KyNTJD3D_tBC-Fm4c6VnNe4tXE/s320/IMG_1992.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And then I succumbed to Lenox Holiday Tartan. Mom had the black plaid placemats. Maybe the love of plaid and tartans is a gene that has been passed down?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmaap72NkgopnfyM3CSm7ocpxG_qpCyeMTpjNp4rbcVkIW92qhps9Z-bLs07LqzM277Uns9m5d2QnanADWwgQ9bkgiE2G-M5Jjpx7ATbxx8zNetUu-SiZYFcJ_gzoVqjj8M04ukeCafwwZ/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmaap72NkgopnfyM3CSm7ocpxG_qpCyeMTpjNp4rbcVkIW92qhps9Z-bLs07LqzM277Uns9m5d2QnanADWwgQ9bkgiE2G-M5Jjpx7ATbxx8zNetUu-SiZYFcJ_gzoVqjj8M04ukeCafwwZ/s320/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I've used the Holiday Tartan for both informal and more formal settings</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNGH048t4UypVQbZ9Cnd5ee1FcwyF90Sjzw6C46vQa9rDZS049ag11-T8K5Es6jmDmWFgN25yYu6xt1lvUaJo6U47WEGI_C2a3SR39IHEsqHKgUveXeyBDlF1RkfFjpqPqfokI7cF1Sewf/s1600/IMG_5299.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNGH048t4UypVQbZ9Cnd5ee1FcwyF90Sjzw6C46vQa9rDZS049ag11-T8K5Es6jmDmWFgN25yYu6xt1lvUaJo6U47WEGI_C2a3SR39IHEsqHKgUveXeyBDlF1RkfFjpqPqfokI7cF1Sewf/s320/IMG_5299.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It appeared for Thanksgiving one year.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIS0ZOiHn6RM2FxokQFsku2nMXdH7U4fJbe4J1S3gxqqnEDcwyHM1ck4NuOmpW6gc0U73R7lWGuRBqVWxekry71j923-7UtEnNxtcUD7p9cSHoeavbL9TpcBT5uNtU_She4GJCpEqt0PJn/s1600/IMG_9099.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIS0ZOiHn6RM2FxokQFsku2nMXdH7U4fJbe4J1S3gxqqnEDcwyHM1ck4NuOmpW6gc0U73R7lWGuRBqVWxekry71j923-7UtEnNxtcUD7p9cSHoeavbL9TpcBT5uNtU_She4GJCpEqt0PJn/s320/IMG_9099.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I still buy tartan and love to wear it. I've even used gifted tartan as a table runner.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZf9WxSkUjyeTAQeyWGG-T64coE5Mx-1GAa-FBAnlhV-lLgzK5BuQitJ5rJGDYfwf3uvjvZRutWCyecE4mDnOo8-OWH2_GrJdAHu9L3Irf53-3f81NeZhYDngeyg_dCUoruFZAJDYP_LY4/s1600/williams+sonoma+charger.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZf9WxSkUjyeTAQeyWGG-T64coE5Mx-1GAa-FBAnlhV-lLgzK5BuQitJ5rJGDYfwf3uvjvZRutWCyecE4mDnOo8-OWH2_GrJdAHu9L3Irf53-3f81NeZhYDngeyg_dCUoruFZAJDYP_LY4/s320/williams+sonoma+charger.png" width="311" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This year, I might just fall pray to Williams Sonoma's tartan chargers....</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikTDwIruDCpY95Wk7kFANS24uOxIH5MM9olbN9Uokx-5gqn5CW5A3ztFD_VJvgMHEP6-b9f6iOUaO7LKmFwODVtLvu2UAvlUOQSUHIRvHUrpPkfbKYfcihfvjzLtXT18HIXCZtSrSEBt-O/s1600/williams+sonoma.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikTDwIruDCpY95Wk7kFANS24uOxIH5MM9olbN9Uokx-5gqn5CW5A3ztFD_VJvgMHEP6-b9f6iOUaO7LKmFwODVtLvu2UAvlUOQSUHIRvHUrpPkfbKYfcihfvjzLtXT18HIXCZtSrSEBt-O/s320/williams+sonoma.png" width="312" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
and their salad/dessert plates. Should I?</div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvTE2hfM0S8Kpbi3XG4hy9mLnjC33SD4u1FXFeOtPFXUrVYhp8Vq_t1RF29TFxrga7yahWJPJQAIz_Lpme_Oe4pU82J-e5heXT1sjSF7E50rxpQcYdxKFiYSkZTUWwqJU_4d7e-le-Bqix/s1600/dot+and+bo+harlequin.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvTE2hfM0S8Kpbi3XG4hy9mLnjC33SD4u1FXFeOtPFXUrVYhp8Vq_t1RF29TFxrga7yahWJPJQAIz_Lpme_Oe4pU82J-e5heXT1sjSF7E50rxpQcYdxKFiYSkZTUWwqJU_4d7e-le-Bqix/s1600/dot+and+bo+harlequin.png" /></a></div>
Found these <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/dot_bo_harlequin_salad_plates/thing?id=153322335" target="_blank">here</a>. Called Harlequin by Dot & Bo... they don't look like harlequin!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEtsyT4uOaqnuFdTjsped2CRGN6JrBB3-hNcxcQDHmBMGzszEbrN_4DWOT4TjT1-yT_oky160hdCwTn1_yPnRazLEhODq4HMuKRwc_JIcwk1Ff6u6PzyyBlUf_OzkqsxUD-tXeZgvtaz5R/s1600/ralph+lauren+kilgour.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEtsyT4uOaqnuFdTjsped2CRGN6JrBB3-hNcxcQDHmBMGzszEbrN_4DWOT4TjT1-yT_oky160hdCwTn1_yPnRazLEhODq4HMuKRwc_JIcwk1Ff6u6PzyyBlUf_OzkqsxUD-tXeZgvtaz5R/s1600/ralph+lauren+kilgour.png" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Found these <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/ralph_lauren_kilgour_tartan_dessert/thing?id=33670012">here.</a><span id="goog_1812258280"></span><span id="goog_1812258281"></span> I should have bought these!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhif5iHA1e8u4RoAJaUszsCPNFiD8syFMoHI488vXv2sOx-fcDSVtHS3grvxtY0NH3xhfZloqF-rpvOhq4dYujYBNZVwZ5EROn5_I51QPgNUqlc1d-9PhtlHQt_zFZD4kUEQstyQZFn-6jR/s1600/pier+one.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhif5iHA1e8u4RoAJaUszsCPNFiD8syFMoHI488vXv2sOx-fcDSVtHS3grvxtY0NH3xhfZloqF-rpvOhq4dYujYBNZVwZ5EROn5_I51QPgNUqlc1d-9PhtlHQt_zFZD4kUEQstyQZFn-6jR/s320/pier+one.png" width="320" /></a></div>
These from Pier One are adorable!!! Small appetizer plates. One can never have too many!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdhPFlguy7AJE0JRcZYG0TKxZTZ5O9hnUO-XpdO0rE6NvPIODVNUGdTiEIC4JclSSd7zdvzreFS8xYFC8I7B4uqTyYndRXxUqJoQZHvE15MhCoBhfhTWvxxGfKsTyA5Ra4K4QuqtdF0_NN/s1600/ralph+lauren+home.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdhPFlguy7AJE0JRcZYG0TKxZTZ5O9hnUO-XpdO0rE6NvPIODVNUGdTiEIC4JclSSd7zdvzreFS8xYFC8I7B4uqTyYndRXxUqJoQZHvE15MhCoBhfhTWvxxGfKsTyA5Ra4K4QuqtdF0_NN/s320/ralph+lauren+home.png" width="316" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
From Ralph Lauren Home. Duke Dessert Plate. Yummy!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi82xY2YbPSeyH2Ft3pCmOet9yEpN-oiM7s-yRK4cnJt7lhhqjBE-uUd7X_p9GE7rh-O-jBC99MnV2B7ZTr9sP_iHmY80lILtyfHxH30t8Hmpc7MudQt8pmFXN_9JcQPXAsGo9PrEW-pO2L/s1600/sasaki.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi82xY2YbPSeyH2Ft3pCmOet9yEpN-oiM7s-yRK4cnJt7lhhqjBE-uUd7X_p9GE7rh-O-jBC99MnV2B7ZTr9sP_iHmY80lILtyfHxH30t8Hmpc7MudQt8pmFXN_9JcQPXAsGo9PrEW-pO2L/s320/sasaki.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Found on Replacements.com, Sasaki tartan plaid dinnerware.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVRb16L7kxSKA2bLChmjymCfuoq4_F3oSBQtD7nMhF5phgZoDdbC6msLtpaWwe-Is-O_xQaGHWeYEOeVTSpfc4Q3cU4zwZK3NgPkZTq_z9Yx3fsGXvO8VcZegMlIGEo4ljUr-s8LGIkT1g/s1600/spode+glen+lodge+tartan+red.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVRb16L7kxSKA2bLChmjymCfuoq4_F3oSBQtD7nMhF5phgZoDdbC6msLtpaWwe-Is-O_xQaGHWeYEOeVTSpfc4Q3cU4zwZK3NgPkZTq_z9Yx3fsGXvO8VcZegMlIGEo4ljUr-s8LGIkT1g/s320/spode+glen+lodge+tartan+red.png" width="301" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This wonderful pattern is by Spode, called Glen Lodge Tartan. Found <a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/spode-glen-lodge-tartan-red-dessert-plate-set-of-4/1041876374?skuId=41876374&mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_serveware_&adpos=1o5&creative=43742631949&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=CJv--pzavskCFQ-RaQoddQgCEA" target="_blank">here.</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi08DsndDaN9uoXVHXmpcCM-oGauV8jXNB2Ift87G3FAFQu5BURe_IHjVgcTu4FFuu9oAi_1G3vzoY6zKyzYhvGK086zyO_bgqxkbCi_kjMkzFj61gd-GAZVny9jyOZH0fI6Xdgqv-oovxw/s1600/williams+sonoma+blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi08DsndDaN9uoXVHXmpcCM-oGauV8jXNB2Ift87G3FAFQu5BURe_IHjVgcTu4FFuu9oAi_1G3vzoY6zKyzYhvGK086zyO_bgqxkbCi_kjMkzFj61gd-GAZVny9jyOZH0fI6Xdgqv-oovxw/s320/williams+sonoma+blog.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From the Williams Sonoma blog.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So do you Tartan for Christmas?</div>
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/48/A1945C0DBECCA0646B7DE17B8B0CB60F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Marlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594090260353327800.post-55019159733998305142015-12-02T08:03:00.003-06:002015-12-02T08:03:57.316-06:00I love Advent Calendars<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name">
What is an Advent Calendar?</h3>
<div class="post-header">
</div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLbBNs-xgB5tlZ-8UGRIeO25DNPcHNCPMaNgOHAD6xmHwFRE4FRF54z0sFh1Dp-YZFic1QKrDbrCzNNtzkuYQloOG7Vdz1Z1vO7l_5-MRuVCWoBKNmgsuIGebHSJJ-6R1ki5hoH6lsxQQ/s1600/IMG_6494.jpg" class="decoded" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLbBNs-xgB5tlZ-8UGRIeO25DNPcHNCPMaNgOHAD6xmHwFRE4FRF54z0sFh1Dp-YZFic1QKrDbrCzNNtzkuYQloOG7Vdz1Z1vO7l_5-MRuVCWoBKNmgsuIGebHSJJ-6R1ki5hoH6lsxQQ/s400/IMG_6494.jpg" width="400" /></div>
I've planned an advent calendar for you.. come by each day through December 25th for a new post showcasing something Christmas!<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9E85W81MvSKgWUoJYDXxOlpkfsj7LtlfFP3L81aecW1Q87nJY-HXzs0oLTlAAj2LG4UHm7tVS_zrlgHmjZBgdw8VUhPKppAFWM_vcg-6Jbi4p-EMLlGom1vLloodLY6VF0iF_VG80f0U/s1600/IMG_6497.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9E85W81MvSKgWUoJYDXxOlpkfsj7LtlfFP3L81aecW1Q87nJY-HXzs0oLTlAAj2LG4UHm7tVS_zrlgHmjZBgdw8VUhPKppAFWM_vcg-6Jbi4p-EMLlGom1vLloodLY6VF0iF_VG80f0U/s1600/IMG_6497.jpg" border="0" class="decoded" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9E85W81MvSKgWUoJYDXxOlpkfsj7LtlfFP3L81aecW1Q87nJY-HXzs0oLTlAAj2LG4UHm7tVS_zrlgHmjZBgdw8VUhPKppAFWM_vcg-6Jbi4p-EMLlGom1vLloodLY6VF0iF_VG80f0U/s400/IMG_6497.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
What is an Advent Calendar? It's a beautiful way to keep track of the days for both children and adults.<br />
<br />
Open the door each day for a new surprise<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4_LEEndKlF_7DYwHu0InHEaMW1Dur5CUdzIUn3DLwBbp64F4zvVyJydMlXIUSzhp-cZVh8_am3Dp82WoEqSFUM6eXfnF0g1SwKROKodI77pgSBqJ-wC4TsiHepDyAcVRuyuDQowwWOBAc/s1600/kalender-e1291445063830.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4_LEEndKlF_7DYwHu0InHEaMW1Dur5CUdzIUn3DLwBbp64F4zvVyJydMlXIUSzhp-cZVh8_am3Dp82WoEqSFUM6eXfnF0g1SwKROKodI77pgSBqJ-wC4TsiHepDyAcVRuyuDQowwWOBAc/s400/kalender-e1291445063830.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.adeenidesigngroup.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/kalender-e1291445063830.jpg" target="_blank">source</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
The origin of the Advent Calendar can be traced back to the 19th.
Century. The first styles came from the protestant area of Germany.
Religious families made a chalk line for every day in December until
Christmas Eve.
The first known Advent Calendar which was made by handwork is from
the year 1851.
Other early styles were the Adventclock or the Adventcandle - a
candle for each of the 24 days until Christmas, like today's Advent
wreath. In religious families, little pictures were hang up on the wall -
one for each day in December. An other tradition was to paint chalk
strokes on the door, one per day until Christmas Eve.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="http://www.seacoastbeveragelab.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/advent_calendar.jpg" class="decoded" height="395" src="http://www.seacoastbeveragelab.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/advent_calendar.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.seacoastbeveragelab.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/advent_calendar.jpg" target="_blank">source</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
In 1902, a Christian Bookshop in Hamburg published a Christmas Clock
which was very similar to that published 1922 by the St. Johannis
printing company. (Dominik Wunderlin, lic.phil. Swizzerland). The
Austrian (NÖ) Landesmuseum is giving the year 1903 as the year of the
first printed Advent Calendar. In 1904 an Advent Calendar was inserted
in the newspaper "Neues Tagblatt Stuttgart" as a gift for their readers.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="http://familyfrugalfun.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/The-Santa-in-the-Attic-Advent-Calendar.jpg" class="decoded" height="400" src="http://familyfrugalfun.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/The-Santa-in-the-Attic-Advent-Calendar.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="342" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://familyfrugalfun.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/The-Santa-in-the-Attic-Advent-Calendar.jpg" target="_blank">source</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
In contrast to the above Esther Gajek says that the first printed
specimen was made in 1908 by a Swabian parishioner, Gerhard Lang (born
1881 in Maulbronn, Germany -died in 1974).
When he was a child his mother made him an Advent Calendar with 24
"Wibbele" (little candies) which were stuck on cardboard.<br />
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" id="il_fi" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wT-R1Z0PbA8/TrBLkoR8ZFI/AAAAAAAASGg/i8qOssIjK3k/silhouette-advent-calendar6.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="360" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?start=170&um=1&hl=en&client=firefox-a&sa=N&tbo=d&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=868&bih=595&tbm=isch&tbnid=ttiu7x9hTz1JaM:&imgrefurl=http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2011/11/silhouette-family-advent-calendar.html&docid=hYFBfXQlSIT5XM&imgurl=http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wT-R1Z0PbA8/TrBLkoR8ZFI/AAAAAAAASGg/i8qOssIjK3k/silhouette-advent-calendar6.jpg&w=462&h=512&ei=pem4UICuF8LOrQer8oHIBw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=359&vpy=215&dur=1556&hovh=236&hovw=213&tx=110&ty=140&sig=110900808927056642416&page=9&tbnh=144&tbnw=125&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:78,s:100,i:241" target="_blank">source</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
Later Lang was a contributor in the printing office Reichhold &
Lang. He produced little colored pictures which could be affixed on
cardboard at every day in December.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="[IMG_4741.jpg]" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjblk3s_NdPYj1jrcjpCV4v8LGF_3cDT7F4-KNvP6pRB5bnQl1il7G0RCHEHmnrqaWyi1KxWeordN56vWFhpZD6zhdKg4XdNF65iyrDIVUdTqCuVoxD62wVdcsbrkGRWJd3SfI91cUV6zkv/s400/IMG_4741.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="300" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://marlisbennett.blogspot.com/2010/11/first-advent.html" target="_blank">source</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
This was the first printed Advent Calendar, although without windows to
open, published in 1908. This Calendar was named "Christmas-Calendar" or
"Munich Christmas-Calendar". At the beginning of the 20's, Lang
produced the first Advent Calendars with little doors that opened.
At this time as well the Sankt Johannis Printing Company started
producing religious Advent Calendars, with Bible Verses instead of
pictures behind the doors.
The Advent Calendar traveled a triumphal way around the globe. But
Lang had to close his company in the thirties. Until that time he had
produced about 30 different designs.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="[IMG_4731.jpg]" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkspMjShSbdwRBQ6xyd-A8WjinKtrDfqbtM4v_9WrZWUXw2XFummLzFkQ3gZUrXRn5XqfUaw8RGXqhoHfR6zXjY9a7w_id_P3Y7kg9ONCkuFN2-JgswlODZqTx870Q7r3EIXJMfWiPo5AY/s400/IMG_4731.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="300" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://marlisbennett.blogspot.com/2010/11/first-advent.html" target="_blank">source</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
World War II terminated the success of this German tradition. Cardboard
was rationed and it was forbidden to produce calendars with pictures.
The first printed calendars after the war were printed by Richard
Sellmer in 1946.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" height="400" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404492875174427794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjufxGwbUVWLnsQDU0W8dcjxHTen2D27JngGAzuEaDebWnmhq-0UBekTK6zEm1unAAuN7mvSsb8Q9QhJUhpnqO0g3br0Hgyg3Gfa_OXXalaZEeGLEzLkyuUM3nCh0rbaVOCvmRBTkrBXG-X/s400/IMG_4479.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" width="300" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://marlisbennett.blogspot.com/2012/07/chrismas-in-july-handcrafted-gifts.html" target="_blank">source</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
We know that Advent Calendars filled with Chocolate was already
available in 1958.
I have an addiction to these lovely things called Advent Calendars. I
guess that I've had one since I was a tot has something to do with this
addiction. I posted some of our collection HERE . Enjoy. I hope you
will check out the posts from December 1st on.. Thanks for dropping in
and I am hoping you are having a wonderful Chris✝mas season!
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/48/A1945C0DBECCA0646B7DE17B8B0CB60F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Marlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594090260353327800.post-58303601846103594702015-12-01T08:14:00.001-06:002015-12-01T08:15:15.261-06:00Petit Papa Noël<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><br /></a>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cYbWOEAApuQ/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cYbWOEAApuQ?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It's been so long since I've blogged.. however, it's now December and it's time for an advent calendar. I've been singing this song for a week now, since the decorating began in earnest. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrqO91V8PcBd001H1L4QEs1AmeApBftoR7flu1JCtDaPs0WHiMq6Hpcek95GHM-XOe5WN_04hEg7qqon5jfa4prYSbnw62TFhlf-gVehX7r-EEMij63K5yZuYKujU69yXUSVGwWBYdd5Mj/s1600/Joans-statue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrqO91V8PcBd001H1L4QEs1AmeApBftoR7flu1JCtDaPs0WHiMq6Hpcek95GHM-XOe5WN_04hEg7qqon5jfa4prYSbnw62TFhlf-gVehX7r-EEMij63K5yZuYKujU69yXUSVGwWBYdd5Mj/s320/Joans-statue.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I grew up in France, spent well over 12 years there. Lived in Orléans, a beautiful city on the banks of the Loire river, southwest of Paris. The Loire is a beautiful area, dotted with many chateaux, most of which I've had to pleasure to see thanks to a dad who loved traveling along with numerous school field trips. Orléans was besieged with many wars, the Romans, Attila the Hun, the English and then World War II. Some of the old buildings still remain, but much has been rebuilt. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Petit Papa <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Noël</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span> is a very famous French song, I believe from 1946. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Lyrics and translation:</div>
<div id="stcpDiv" style="left: -1988px; position: absolute; top: -1999px;">
<div id="inner">
<div class="wrap">
<div id="content-sidebar-wrap">
<div class="hfeed" id="content">
<div class="post-103 page type-page status-publish hentry entry">
<h1 class="entry-title">
Petit Papa Noel</h1>
<div class="entry-content">
<h1>
Petit Papa Noel – French Christmas Song</h1>
<i>Petit Papa Noël</i> is by far the most popular French Christmas
songs. The song first came out in 1946 by Tino Rossi and has been sung
by many singers over the decades. Most recently the song was made famous
by the American singer, Josh Groban. In the video below you can listen
to the song performed by the famous French-Canadian singer, Céline Dion,
in English and French. The video also includes the French words. Below
that you’ll find both the lyrics in French with English translation.<br />
<center>
</center>
<h1>
Lyrics – French & English</h1>
<table border="1" style="width: 100%px;">
<tbody>
<tr style="text-align: left;">
<td valign="top" width="50%"><b>C’est la belle nuit de Noël</b><br />
<b> La neige étend son manteau blanc</b><br />
<b> Et les yeux levés vers le ciel</b><br />
<b> À genoux, les petits enfants</b><br />
<b> Avant de fermer les paupières</b><br />
<b> Font une dernière prière.</b><i>It’s a beautiful Christmas night</i><br />
<i> Snow spreads its white coat</i><br />
<i> And eyes lift toward the sky</i><br />
<i> On their knees, small children</i><br />
<i> Before closing their eyes</i><br />
<i> Say a last prayer.</i><b>Petit papa Noël</b><br />
<b> Quand tu descendras du ciel</b><br />
<b> Avec des jouets par milliers</b><br />
<b> N’oublie pas mon petit soulier.</b><br />
<b> Mais avant de partir</b><br />
<b> Il faudra bien te couvrir</b><br />
<b> Dehors tu vas avoir si froid</b><br />
<b> C’est un peu à cause de moi.</b>
<i>Little Santa Claus</i><br />
<i> When you come down from the sky</i><br />
<i> With thousands of toys</i><br />
<i> Don’t forget my little stocking.</i><br />
<i> But before you leave<br />
You should dress well</i><br />
<i> Outside you will be so cold</i><br />
<i> And it’s kind of my fault.</i></td>
<td valign="top" width="50%"><b>Le marchand de sable est passé</b><br />
<b>Les enfants vont faire dodo</b><br />
<b> Et tu vas pouvoir commencer</b><br />
<b> Avec ta hotte sur le dos</b><br />
<b> Au son des cloches des églises</b><br />
<b> Ta distribution de surprises.</b><i>The sandman has passed</i><br />
<i> The children are going to sleep</i><br />
<i> And you will be able to begin,</i><br />
<i> With your sack on your back,</i><br />
<i> To the sound of church bells,</i><br />
<i> Your distribution of surprises.</i><b>Il me tarde que le jour se lève</b><br />
<b> Pour voir si tu m’as apporté</b><br />
<b> Tous les beaux joujoux que je vois en rêve</b><br />
<b> Et que je t’ai commandés.</b>
<i>I can’t wait for sunrise</i><br />
<i> To see if you brought me</i><br />
<i> All the lovely toys that I see in my dreams</i><br />
<i> And that I ordered from you.</i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
- See more at: http://www.frenchlearner.com/songs/petit-papa-noel/#sthash.7ZjqADQD.dpuf</div>
<div id="stcpDiv" style="left: -1988px; position: absolute; top: -1999px;">
<b>C’est la belle nuit de Noël</b><br />
<b> La neige étend son manteau blanc</b><br />
<b> Et les yeux levés vers le ciel</b><br />
<b> À genoux, les petits enfants</b><br />
<b> Avant de fermer les paupières</b><br />
<b> Font une dernière prière.</b><i>It’s a beautiful Christmas night</i><br />
<i> Snow spreads its white coat</i><br />
<i> And eyes lift toward the sky</i><br />
<i> On their knees, small children</i><br />
<i> Before closing their eyes</i><br />
<i> Say a last prayer.</i><b>Petit papa Noël</b><br />
<b> Quand tu descendras du ciel</b><br />
<b> Avec des jouets par milliers</b><br />
<b> N’oublie pas mon petit soulier.</b><br />
<b> Mais avant de partir</b><br />
<b> Il faudra bien te couvrir</b><br />
<b> Dehors tu vas avoir si froid</b><br />
<b> C’est un peu à cause de moi.</b>
<i>Little Santa Claus</i><br />
<i> When you come down from the sky</i><br />
<i> With thousands of toys</i><br />
<i> Don’t forget my little stocking.</i><br />
<i> But before you leave<br />
You should dress well</i><br />
<i> Outside you will be so cold</i><br />
<i> And it’s kind of my fault.</i><br />
<b>Le marchand de sable est passé</b><br />
<b>Les enfants vont faire dodo</b><br />
<b> Et tu vas pouvoir commencer</b><br />
<b> Avec ta hotte sur le dos</b><br />
<b> Au son des cloches des églises</b><br />
<b> Ta distribution de surprises.</b><i>The sandman has passed</i><br />
<i> The children are going to sleep</i><br />
<i> And you will be able to begin,</i><br />
<i> With your sack on your back,</i><br />
<i> To the sound of church bells,</i><br />
<i> Your distribution of surprises.</i><b>Il me tarde que le jour se lève</b><br />
<b> Pour voir si tu m’as apporté</b><br />
<b> Tous les beaux joujoux que je vois en rêve</b><br />
<b> Et que je t’ai commandés.</b>
<i>I can’t wait for sunrise</i><br />
<i> To see if you brought me</i><br />
<i> All the lovely toys that I see in my dreams</i><br />
<i> And that I ordered from you.</i><br />
- See more at: http://www.frenchlearner.com/songs/petit-papa-noel/#sthash.7ZjqADQD.dpuf</div>
<br />
<div id="stcpDiv" style="left: -1988px; position: absolute; top: -1999px;">
<b>C’est la belle nuit de Noël</b><br />
<b> La neige étend son manteau blanc</b><br />
<b> Et les yeux levés vers le ciel</b><br />
<b> À genoux, les petits enfants</b><br />
<b> Avant de fermer les paupières</b><br />
<b> Font une dernière prière.</b><i>It’s a beautiful Christmas night</i><br />
<i> Snow spreads its white coat</i><br />
<i> And eyes lift toward the sky</i><br />
<i> On their knees, small children</i><br />
<i> Before closing their eyes</i><br />
<i> Say a last prayer.</i><b>Petit papa Noël</b><br />
<b> Quand tu descendras du ciel</b><br />
<b> Avec des jouets par milliers</b><br />
<b> N’oublie pas mon petit soulier.</b><br />
<b> Mais avant de partir</b><br />
<b> Il faudra bien te couvrir</b><br />
<b> Dehors tu vas avoir si froid</b><br />
<b> C’est un peu à cause de moi.</b>
<i>Little Santa Claus</i><br />
<i> When you come down from the sky</i><br />
<i> With thousands of toys</i><br />
<i> Don’t forget my little stocking.</i><br />
<i> But before you leave<br />
You should dress well</i><br />
<i> Outside you will be so cold</i><br />
<i> And it’s kind of my fault.</i><br />
<b>Le marchand de sable est passé</b><br />
<b>Les enfants vont faire dodo</b><br />
<b> Et tu vas pouvoir commencer</b><br />
<b> Avec ta hotte sur le dos</b><br />
<b> Au son des cloches des églises</b><br />
<b> Ta distribution de surprises.</b><i>The sandman has passed</i><br />
<i> The children are going to sleep</i><br />
<i> And you will be able to begin,</i><br />
<i> With your sack on your back,</i><br />
<i> To the sound of church bells,</i><br />
<i> Your distribution of surprises.</i><b>Il me tarde que le jour se lève</b><br />
<b> Pour voir si tu m’as apporté</b><br />
<b> Tous les beaux joujoux que je vois en rêve</b><br />
<b> Et que je t’ai commandés.</b>
<i>I can’t wait for sunrise</i><br />
<i> To see if you brought me</i><br />
<i> All the lovely toys that I see in my dreams</i><br />
<i> And that I ordered from you.</i><br />
- See more at: http://www.frenchlearner.com/songs/petit-papa-noel/#sthash.7ZjqADQD.dpuf</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<o:OfficeDocumentSettings>
<o:AllowPNG/>
</o:OfficeDocumentSettings>
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:WordDocument>
<w:View>Normal</w:View>
<w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom>
<w:TrackMoves/>
<w:TrackFormatting/>
<w:PunctuationKerning/>
<w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/>
<w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>
<w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent>
<w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>
<w:DoNotPromoteQF/>
<w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther>
<w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian>
<w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript>
<w:Compatibility>
<w:BreakWrappedTables/>
<w:SnapToGridInCell/>
<w:WrapTextWithPunct/>
<w:UseAsianBreakRules/>
<w:DontGrowAutofit/>
<w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/>
<w:EnableOpenTypeKerning/>
<w:DontFlipMirrorIndents/>
<w:OverrideTableStyleHps/>
</w:Compatibility>
<m:mathPr>
<m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/>
<m:brkBin m:val="before"/>
<m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/>
<m:smallFrac m:val="off"/>
<m:dispDef/>
<m:lMargin m:val="0"/>
<m:rMargin m:val="0"/>
<m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/>
<m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/>
<m:intLim m:val="subSup"/>
<m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/>
</m:mathPr></w:WordDocument>
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="false"
DefSemiHidden="false" DefQFormat="false" DefPriority="99"
LatentStyleCount="371">
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="0" QFormat="true" Name="Normal"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 9"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 9"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 9"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Normal Indent"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="footnote text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="annotation text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="header"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="footer"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index heading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="35" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="caption"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="table of figures"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="envelope address"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="envelope return"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="footnote reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="annotation reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="line number"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="page number"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="endnote reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="endnote text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="table of authorities"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="macro"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="toa heading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="10" QFormat="true" Name="Title"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Closing"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Signature"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="1" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="Default Paragraph Font"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text Indent"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Message Header"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="11" QFormat="true" Name="Subtitle"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Salutation"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Date"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text First Indent"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text First Indent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Note Heading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text Indent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text Indent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Block Text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Hyperlink"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="FollowedHyperlink"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="22" QFormat="true" Name="Strong"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="20" QFormat="true" Name="Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Document Map"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Plain Text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="E-mail Signature"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Top of Form"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Bottom of Form"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Normal (Web)"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Acronym"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Address"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Cite"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Code"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Definition"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Keyboard"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Preformatted"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Sample"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Typewriter"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Variable"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Normal Table"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="annotation subject"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="No List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Outline List 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Outline List 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Outline List 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Simple 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Simple 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Simple 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Classic 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Classic 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Classic 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Classic 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Colorful 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Colorful 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Colorful 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table 3D effects 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table 3D effects 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table 3D effects 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Contemporary"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Elegant"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Professional"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Subtle 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Subtle 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Web 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Web 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Web 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Balloon Text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="Table Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Theme"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" Name="Placeholder Text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="1" QFormat="true" Name="No Spacing"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" Name="Revision"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="34" QFormat="true"
Name="List Paragraph"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="29" QFormat="true" Name="Quote"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="30" QFormat="true"
Name="Intense Quote"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="19" QFormat="true"
Name="Subtle Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="21" QFormat="true"
Name="Intense Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="31" QFormat="true"
Name="Subtle Reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="32" QFormat="true"
Name="Intense Reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="33" QFormat="true" Name="Book Title"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="37" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="Bibliography"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="TOC Heading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="41" Name="Plain Table 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="42" Name="Plain Table 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="43" Name="Plain Table 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="44" Name="Plain Table 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="45" Name="Plain Table 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="40" Name="Grid Table Light"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46" Name="Grid Table 1 Light"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51" Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52" Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46" Name="List Table 1 Light"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51" Name="List Table 6 Colorful"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52" Name="List Table 7 Colorful"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 6"/>
</w:LatentStyles>
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>
<style>
/* Style Definitions */
table.MsoNormalTable
{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";
mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;
mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;
mso-style-noshow:yes;
mso-style-priority:99;
mso-style-parent:"";
mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;
mso-para-margin-top:0in;
mso-para-margin-right:0in;
mso-para-margin-bottom:8.0pt;
mso-para-margin-left:0in;
line-height:107%;
mso-pagination:widow-orphan;
font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;
mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;
mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;}
</style>
<![endif]-->
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">C’est la belle nuit de Noël</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<b>La neige étend son manteau blanc</b><br />
<b>Et les yeux levés vers le ciel</b><br />
<b>À genoux, les petits enfants</b><br />
<b>Avant de fermer les paupières</b><br />
<b>Font une dernière prière.</b></span></span></div>
<span style="color: black;">
</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It’s a beautiful Christmas night</span></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<i>Snow spreads its white coat</i><br />
<i>And eyes lift toward the sky</i><br />
<i>On their knees, small children</i><br />
<i>Before closing their eyes</i><br />
<i>Say a last prayer.</i></span></div>
<span style="color: black;">
</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<span style="color: black;">
</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Petit papa Noël</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<b>Quand tu descendras du ciel</b><br />
<b>Avec des jouets par milliers</b><br />
<b>N’oublie pas mon petit soulier.</b><br />
<b>Mais avant de partir</b><br />
<b>Il faudra bien te couvrir</b><br />
<b>Dehors tu vas avoir si froid</b><br />
<b>C’est un peu à cause de moi.</b></span></div>
<span style="color: black;">
</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Little Santa Claus</span></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<i>When you come down from the sky</i><br />
<i>With thousands of toys</i><br />
<i>Don’t forget my little stocking.</i><br />
<i>But before you leave<br />
You should dress well</i><br />
<i>Outside you will be so cold</i><br />
<i>And it’s kind of my fault.</i></span></div>
<span style="color: black;">
</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<span style="color: black;">
</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Le marchand de sable est passé</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<b>Les enfants vont faire dodo</b><br />
<b>Et tu vas pouvoir commencer</b><br />
<b>Avec ta hotte sur le dos</b><br />
<b>Au son des cloches des églises</b><br />
<b>Ta distribution de surprises.</b><i> </i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>The sandman has passed</i><br />
<i>The children are going to sleep</i><br />
<i>And you will be able to begin,</i><br />
<i>With your sack on your back,</i><br />
<i>To the sound of church bells,</i><br />
<i>Your distribution of surprises.</i></span></div>
<span style="color: black;">
</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<span style="color: black;">
</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Il me tarde que le jour se lève</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<b>Pour voir si tu m’as apporté</b><br />
<b>Tous les beaux joujoux que je vois en rêve</b><br />
<b>Et que je t’ai commandés.</b></span></div>
<span style="color: black;">
</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I can’t wait for sunrise</span></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<i>To see if you brought me</i><br />
<i>All the lovely toys that I see in my dreams</i><br />
<i>And that I ordered from you.</i></span></div>
<span style="color: black;">
</span><br />
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><br /></a>
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><br /></a>
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><br /></a>
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><br /></a>
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/48/A1945C0DBECCA0646B7DE17B8B0CB60F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Marlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594090260353327800.post-72102783521794616652015-09-14T14:58:00.002-05:002015-09-14T16:54:37.546-05:00A sad note in Santa Fe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1n5XkWIgH66Pdk1R1C5k7qEqX1hIT8kcNtucm4qdr7ZwbZ_LNFsoP4oQqASqXPdo3g4rwwt511ZgXJEUorrjKT75ZgOqh_5Y5fG6GjfIpJ_C0HWt426XhjL7pBbDyBM5KT_mscjtoYkVd/s1600/CJ+Cielo+Santa+Fe7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1n5XkWIgH66Pdk1R1C5k7qEqX1hIT8kcNtucm4qdr7ZwbZ_LNFsoP4oQqASqXPdo3g4rwwt511ZgXJEUorrjKT75ZgOqh_5Y5fG6GjfIpJ_C0HWt426XhjL7pBbDyBM5KT_mscjtoYkVd/s400/CJ+Cielo+Santa+Fe7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
We just returned from another glorious weekend in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I love this town. I'm sure it's because of the age and history of the city. Surely has nothing to do with exquisite food and shopping opportunities in every nook and cranny and at all fingertips! ;-)<br />
<br />
a link to a previous post on <a href="http://marlisbennett.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-places-ive-been-cielo-santa-fe-nm.html" target="_blank">Cielo: </a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEive6031kx-d5u4yfGmfe51xbVGSwI6xpMP7Dv769F6ejMuUgp1jeu5-5FC1590xEzXl-o7HUXy-KqASbolDHyzSWuzkp7yPSeKdWv64uHNUS1CDcpMqABRo8aNZj4ZZISk2Tye4EV9jXbq/s1600/CJ+Cielo+Santa+Fe3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEive6031kx-d5u4yfGmfe51xbVGSwI6xpMP7Dv769F6ejMuUgp1jeu5-5FC1590xEzXl-o7HUXy-KqASbolDHyzSWuzkp7yPSeKdWv64uHNUS1CDcpMqABRo8aNZj4ZZISk2Tye4EV9jXbq/s400/CJ+Cielo+Santa+Fe3.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
One of my favorite places to shop <b><i>was</i> </b>Cielo. Past tense is intentional. I was shocked, saddened, distraught, sent into a fit of despair. It's empty and their are location available signs on both Cielo shops. They didn't check with me!!! How could they??? Why? Why? Why? </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYoEmDWpQ-ZiVBCKiu6_4pLHNTkWCTfRpGZRdGj5FWlqfMIEyeK9lcvDqyvmu6LEbhyphenhyphennUT6L-SXdvIaTxe88DlzgX3Zgi9snsstPoaO95A8sMy3mYEUx4ziuz84Z-RWvSdEPeSmc2sO0za/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYoEmDWpQ-ZiVBCKiu6_4pLHNTkWCTfRpGZRdGj5FWlqfMIEyeK9lcvDqyvmu6LEbhyphenhyphennUT6L-SXdvIaTxe88DlzgX3Zgi9snsstPoaO95A8sMy3mYEUx4ziuz84Z-RWvSdEPeSmc2sO0za/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape15.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Their stock of Le Jacquard table linens was amazing. </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBV46hu4oAUNBIYP8Q6Qxtttdab0_YhMcs4NAnmN6szv3oIe12S_0MExh3UMAaBvw6cr2k_vMyu40igKiFO581Tvn0NIZE3knBouB7QPv_FYJEV3Ple44w8VkCKMopXQ2wDHkJo_A0d2uu/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBV46hu4oAUNBIYP8Q6Qxtttdab0_YhMcs4NAnmN6szv3oIe12S_0MExh3UMAaBvw6cr2k_vMyu40igKiFO581Tvn0NIZE3knBouB7QPv_FYJEV3Ple44w8VkCKMopXQ2wDHkJo_A0d2uu/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape25.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
I could always go check out the Sferra napkin colors. They had the best gifts for the hard to shop for.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8OXWXnf2upgUs4Ecpcez3NeN06NyKRI4p47e_dUPon1IwqLtHu-WFZYfGdUqGNrVz2YXCtfXqWYYYcgJGVF4wVm89i8pHLnVmhQKgIBFDWKcqsRiGFjmFK2xYuhn-PGyXGolumwAJfzCh/s1600/e3d121651ddde8127031193a407528c0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8OXWXnf2upgUs4Ecpcez3NeN06NyKRI4p47e_dUPon1IwqLtHu-WFZYfGdUqGNrVz2YXCtfXqWYYYcgJGVF4wVm89i8pHLnVmhQKgIBFDWKcqsRiGFjmFK2xYuhn-PGyXGolumwAJfzCh/s400/e3d121651ddde8127031193a407528c0.jpg" width="292" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>photo courtesy Le Jacquard Francais</i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Where am I going to get my Le Jacquard fix? They sent me down this road... Any ideas? Jsut because they thought it was time to retire......<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnEfIq5lOB6g__H-IyndHvusFCxq4OyGbW6BoT1hNn1gQHM4fuCE0_CoLNMREc4RxYjdEOC_jEqEHs58Rkr18gTBkF6m9xmz28W3zJXdH5GX-WaDzGuaaNXqGBBvvYv66n2h_Kb8g3DIBA/s1600/IMG_5083.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnEfIq5lOB6g__H-IyndHvusFCxq4OyGbW6BoT1hNn1gQHM4fuCE0_CoLNMREc4RxYjdEOC_jEqEHs58Rkr18gTBkF6m9xmz28W3zJXdH5GX-WaDzGuaaNXqGBBvvYv66n2h_Kb8g3DIBA/s400/IMG_5083.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Do you remember this cute, cute Cafe Paris which had indoor dining in the winter and outdoor dining in the warmer months? It was our Saturday morning breakfast spot. They closed this portion down and then it went was primarily front and center on the corner of Burro Alley and West San Fransisco streets. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Ah, imagine our disappointment when this place was also boarded up and for rent/available to buy!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I think we found a couple of places to try the next trip. We will see. But they did have the best croissants this side of the Atlantic.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
All because of something to do with their liquor license.... </div>
<br />
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/48/A1945C0DBECCA0646B7DE17B8B0CB60F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Marlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594090260353327800.post-36774195886111666222015-01-02T21:15:00.000-06:002015-01-02T21:15:05.775-06:00Ringing in the New Year 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUXtZGumJEdPDYnLGJZW_OJSHiMoH_YhliKuNwYJuIjT8YpkPynTZPqJCq5sBpz-R-KpU49_-NbCHsc157MVwwnoAUnwZr9cgUPfBEiKqGPzt1eXm5frGFyXzp_KABNdfZo0ORTNLgecRD/s1600/CJ+Ringing+in+20151.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-lPvBAxU84ovT1GmhlrBEL-rntyAL2V1uOYC4JGSAH-rsbPMPxcqsU2Zh90qy5TT6lx2md3JThWlfgD53wGuhjK-lqpeVabPZxathSs2W9YsmkQkEyB-duu3BgmaNlK4vx1J3gp6jkEKn/s1600/CJ+Ringing+in+20152.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-lPvBAxU84ovT1GmhlrBEL-rntyAL2V1uOYC4JGSAH-rsbPMPxcqsU2Zh90qy5TT6lx2md3JThWlfgD53wGuhjK-lqpeVabPZxathSs2W9YsmkQkEyB-duu3BgmaNlK4vx1J3gp6jkEKn/s1600/CJ+Ringing+in+20152.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">
Ringing in the New Year - 2015</h2>
<div style="text-align: center;">
New Year's Day. There is a saying that says that what you do on the first day of the new year is an indicator to the rest of the year. I hope so!!! I did just what I loved, cooked for family, saw dear friends and had the best day of the year!!!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4bbM29Ibi_VtMAHCiOc2bWLuclqMZVmgOTfvH_AvhgrUIcO1eqQ6R72d_Tj8T5jbLVW1yZdzX8w_-eFFWLDpzyGeMpig7aHbU9XzebBQJIKV6xfXnc7mzdtljtbtoRcRYW9k-XtX_WDVF/s1600/CJ+Ringing+in+20154.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4bbM29Ibi_VtMAHCiOc2bWLuclqMZVmgOTfvH_AvhgrUIcO1eqQ6R72d_Tj8T5jbLVW1yZdzX8w_-eFFWLDpzyGeMpig7aHbU9XzebBQJIKV6xfXnc7mzdtljtbtoRcRYW9k-XtX_WDVF/s1600/CJ+Ringing+in+20154.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Faux florals in a Hutschenreuter tureen. This also gave me a spot to hide the battery packs for the fairy lights. I purchased all of mine on Amazon. The link is <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E79THSG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">HERE</a>. I have them in 30 foot lengths, 20 foot lengths and shorter. I fell in love with them when I saw the Christmas vignette on Restoration Hardware and then I went looking for a less expensive version. I filled the tureen with cotton balls, regular *stuffing* from the craft store would have been better, but it was icy around here. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAuucSfpkimLlTO9-QBpNGANj1xJNKWe4QArlNEHQFhJlj04MtzjiaoN8HskJIfhbNq2CItQEQfhyH3t250wtROFggZ2zeTJm040bqjsHibHV4JkjuNJMNvUvyMzds4LJAHZn8lf8keAbP/s1600/CJ+Ringing+in+20153.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAuucSfpkimLlTO9-QBpNGANj1xJNKWe4QArlNEHQFhJlj04MtzjiaoN8HskJIfhbNq2CItQEQfhyH3t250wtROFggZ2zeTJm040bqjsHibHV4JkjuNJMNvUvyMzds4LJAHZn8lf8keAbP/s1600/CJ+Ringing+in+20153.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Black napkins were tethered in glimmering beaded napkin rings from Pier One. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYuIg3QiFiZtlA77hdnuYSAdYGIwOogFcviT0CQHp9Fp8X_5kcs7SCTvKQKnQaETn4SXs8VzVTyxgihoEEGcEc0NEltviWDHKm1H1M2YJvglE-Q5Rryf7sCsHg61IYsHMJGyZ01muEMa6E/s1600/CJ+Ringing+in+20156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYuIg3QiFiZtlA77hdnuYSAdYGIwOogFcviT0CQHp9Fp8X_5kcs7SCTvKQKnQaETn4SXs8VzVTyxgihoEEGcEc0NEltviWDHKm1H1M2YJvglE-Q5Rryf7sCsHg61IYsHMJGyZ01muEMa6E/s1600/CJ+Ringing+in+20156.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Silver trays used as chargers. I had been picking these up at estate sales, but came across a large lot on ebay to round out settings for the multitudes. I used clear glass plates from World Market. These have the cute nobbies around the edge. I haven't seen this version there in a while. Ah, the clocks... I downloaded pictures of clock faces. Many different ones. Printed them, cut them out and placed them under the plates. The placemat on the black tablecloth is vintage. Flatware is from Horchows.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI326UMoJjQqKxqgRP9vAQ0xTUOEFH7LuMIHZcyW81djsonyJznMUFRPgpl0q4EtJshGjqmcXXTtD5dpEULOchcUnvC7YEQIBVuCpkt-vh3CPCjg3MsiclqiSsqEdCiMsqHU7ua30eSpnk/s1600/CJ+Ringing+in+20155.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI326UMoJjQqKxqgRP9vAQ0xTUOEFH7LuMIHZcyW81djsonyJznMUFRPgpl0q4EtJshGjqmcXXTtD5dpEULOchcUnvC7YEQIBVuCpkt-vh3CPCjg3MsiclqiSsqEdCiMsqHU7ua30eSpnk/s1600/CJ+Ringing+in+20155.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
As I eluded in the last post about planning a year ahead, I was able to pick up the lighted trees at Dillards last year on sale. I've really enjoyed them this year. Added a few silver baubles to the centerpiece and I was done. Mikasa Parklane water/iced tea goblets rounded out the placesetting. Champagne glasses were dispensed to those who wanted at the drink station.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs2nUaMNvGZqfMmgsVVP__rF20eKmow5Q88Qi9m5793wQBOApqQNT3KGdZKfjOcJ2KGau-TMRU5PPXWFe-W6UGm8Gdbx9igyQ4QUSGsyPUV_580BZAxucNagdIwGwkTMW_K-yxil0jywBb/s1600/CJ+Ringing+in+20158.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs2nUaMNvGZqfMmgsVVP__rF20eKmow5Q88Qi9m5793wQBOApqQNT3KGdZKfjOcJ2KGau-TMRU5PPXWFe-W6UGm8Gdbx9igyQ4QUSGsyPUV_580BZAxucNagdIwGwkTMW_K-yxil0jywBb/s1600/CJ+Ringing+in+20158.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiysSrr6HKG8sga89eZN-Ppi98MTVFMXazbc17yb42VCXk3hrlHNrJHPBvaXGvNWiu4fXBQqLxvahwWDLvMl68zNIeQGQmXWttYkeDQ6tt2GuuZM1TstvgSXRM-NQtnbcosQ_z_p6qHAC-f/s1600/CJ+Ringing+in+201510.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiysSrr6HKG8sga89eZN-Ppi98MTVFMXazbc17yb42VCXk3hrlHNrJHPBvaXGvNWiu4fXBQqLxvahwWDLvMl68zNIeQGQmXWttYkeDQ6tt2GuuZM1TstvgSXRM-NQtnbcosQ_z_p6qHAC-f/s1600/CJ+Ringing+in+201510.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It's become second nature to decorate the chandelier.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijqXSNn05ZYNIDq3NpF3re_PhHVVL_HHXyPAHQg0IuDYi21sjSQUDUJgCbLE0vkEX6XX7npb0zLs0EpTj7uGvvoP-cYb2vlLBWyYW3dOE9Koebu7hYYfB6w1zZpBhUJpo4d1E7oNTmCnGW/s1600/CJ+Ringing+in+201511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijqXSNn05ZYNIDq3NpF3re_PhHVVL_HHXyPAHQg0IuDYi21sjSQUDUJgCbLE0vkEX6XX7npb0zLs0EpTj7uGvvoP-cYb2vlLBWyYW3dOE9Koebu7hYYfB6w1zZpBhUJpo4d1E7oNTmCnGW/s1600/CJ+Ringing+in+201511.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I added super glittery snowflakes and icicles to the spokes of the chandelier. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpwDk_3zMPTEndLwD1OCHC6VUv93OXb1zJGpdyOofBWeopUAFnDXXntfMqIFpzpKS-A0pbvvgO0nNuFgTWBGyDxOgks6XgPwyhXVGnLNoG4F1zxe-3HbABS97yqdDRJGEAkrfd4yNpPRqr/s1600/CJ+Ringing+in+201512.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpwDk_3zMPTEndLwD1OCHC6VUv93OXb1zJGpdyOofBWeopUAFnDXXntfMqIFpzpKS-A0pbvvgO0nNuFgTWBGyDxOgks6XgPwyhXVGnLNoG4F1zxe-3HbABS97yqdDRJGEAkrfd4yNpPRqr/s1600/CJ+Ringing+in+201512.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I've always wanted to be a fly on the wall, but I think a fly in the chandelier might be better!!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRQCLKnR9vhy65gCRxyFJdBK9p-W6PO85peP-AIRvBGANyJptzIjx1nAv3xVojYzYIGeEP0judZ_GXbD_6V5kNsb-C8xFNEGK9Nk6AXaFh4jvpp0NHHWN0COaEjvWdCNqQyTcR4QqI1v7i/s1600/CJ+Ringing+in+20159.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRQCLKnR9vhy65gCRxyFJdBK9p-W6PO85peP-AIRvBGANyJptzIjx1nAv3xVojYzYIGeEP0judZ_GXbD_6V5kNsb-C8xFNEGK9Nk6AXaFh4jvpp0NHHWN0COaEjvWdCNqQyTcR4QqI1v7i/s1600/CJ+Ringing+in+20159.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Yes, we lit the candles at lunch. they really added to the shimmer and shine on the table. We kept the drapes closed behind the table because of the bitter cold. It is a large, expansive window and sitting there can be cool. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUXtZGumJEdPDYnLGJZW_OJSHiMoH_YhliKuNwYJuIjT8YpkPynTZPqJCq5sBpz-R-KpU49_-NbCHsc157MVwwnoAUnwZr9cgUPfBEiKqGPzt1eXm5frGFyXzp_KABNdfZo0ORTNLgecRD/s1600/CJ+Ringing+in+20151.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUXtZGumJEdPDYnLGJZW_OJSHiMoH_YhliKuNwYJuIjT8YpkPynTZPqJCq5sBpz-R-KpU49_-NbCHsc157MVwwnoAUnwZr9cgUPfBEiKqGPzt1eXm5frGFyXzp_KABNdfZo0ORTNLgecRD/s1600/CJ+Ringing+in+20151.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
From our clan to yours, we wish you a year filled with health, joy and enough. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright no matter how grey the day may appear.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun even more.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive and everlasting.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I wish you enough pain so that even the smallest of joys in life may appear bigger.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
(The copyright for this poem belongs to the author: <a href="http://theocgproject.com/2012/12/11/i-wish-you-enough-2/" target="_blank">Bob Perkins</a>)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjys1eB-bi3jZmLJh0Zl9UrS8UkdJJk2dl43pzW6f-2WoA0p_xQL_6nlwEl8s4R_A5PsmFLR5Whyt6Tw4oXbmtV2zmS9m0y9Vb5El_DuXGhpqpWE75XbZ_f3NAIy6onznzHaxhAX-GthRLs/s1600/CJ+Ringing+in+201513.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjys1eB-bi3jZmLJh0Zl9UrS8UkdJJk2dl43pzW6f-2WoA0p_xQL_6nlwEl8s4R_A5PsmFLR5Whyt6Tw4oXbmtV2zmS9m0y9Vb5El_DuXGhpqpWE75XbZ_f3NAIy6onznzHaxhAX-GthRLs/s1600/CJ+Ringing+in+201513.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/48/A1945C0DBECCA0646B7DE17B8B0CB60F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a></div>
Marlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594090260353327800.post-27828122167560884762014-12-26T20:00:00.000-06:002014-12-26T20:57:21.496-06:00Dinner with Friends 2014, a Christmas dinner party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4jfBIyazOT4LBcs9CGDKekIwSFZs5azt5btBnOS-iqogHJZ11jFfWMxLZKzb4DY0kBQDyr8vvdjfNXOdIgn3g1o48VAX7g8olbL8LJQWyROrCNFPZrtmbADRW8llJWXJutH74SbVU85Z2/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4jfBIyazOT4LBcs9CGDKekIwSFZs5azt5btBnOS-iqogHJZ11jFfWMxLZKzb4DY0kBQDyr8vvdjfNXOdIgn3g1o48VAX7g8olbL8LJQWyROrCNFPZrtmbADRW8llJWXJutH74SbVU85Z2/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends14.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a></div>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">
<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Dinner with Friends </span></i></h2>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Is there anything better (well other than anything that involves children and grandchildren)? </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This years menu:</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Appetizers</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Spinach Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Cardamom Spiced Pork Loin</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Burgundy Cardamom sauce</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Green Beans and Shitake Mushrooms</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Mocha Ice Cream pie</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEzhGVmSjebjn9AgQ4xSdX__OJPY3dN0fneUT9U1j6VeyL19BOiszuYS0AMAP4oVRn41mMc8FgPgu0UVHn7RV-g_RvmDPxOrsQHvRk3OvUQlwfAQPy-0qnExsItMHqbrl-1Z7SWvxg7XfS/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEzhGVmSjebjn9AgQ4xSdX__OJPY3dN0fneUT9U1j6VeyL19BOiszuYS0AMAP4oVRn41mMc8FgPgu0UVHn7RV-g_RvmDPxOrsQHvRk3OvUQlwfAQPy-0qnExsItMHqbrl-1Z7SWvxg7XfS/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends1.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The place setting: Zrike</div>
red charger, Lenox Holiday Tartan dinner plate, a vintage pressed glass salad plate in a glorious shade of red, gold flatware, red napkin from Pier One that is edged in gold ruffles, the usual crystal and a showy napkin ring.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJyPnMCimJ9VaMXaziZXRBd1xmcyD0YbT_vqRJXVgcIUw-05KrJbBK8ozdTfKFFFTlFQ3pKQSztim9qSQvFR1kW8CQSGWBqIEdMZShiPcbTP3XUfsXKMQPw23UThJ9-gGFeA9xEpGo_B8r/s1600/frontgate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJyPnMCimJ9VaMXaziZXRBd1xmcyD0YbT_vqRJXVgcIUw-05KrJbBK8ozdTfKFFFTlFQ3pKQSztim9qSQvFR1kW8CQSGWBqIEdMZShiPcbTP3XUfsXKMQPw23UThJ9-gGFeA9xEpGo_B8r/s1600/frontgate.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I had seen this on the Frongate site. Loved it. Tried to capture the feeling of this. I am truly a Kim Seybert fan and although her designs are pricey, I figured I could recreate her gorgeous napkin rings. I think I succeeded.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfLirV0xdYC1-_0ujST7hjgY4oBtDN9IgSabtoNzlq7DbE7Q9VGR4tvZcCKFaRQumk2M2rE794aCjQNHRXuv6AxFy-NHyn1exMXL9xjpDxnuz4-jGMBrz1AkB1d8qmHUnI1k6RvLsKToZ9/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfLirV0xdYC1-_0ujST7hjgY4oBtDN9IgSabtoNzlq7DbE7Q9VGR4tvZcCKFaRQumk2M2rE794aCjQNHRXuv6AxFy-NHyn1exMXL9xjpDxnuz4-jGMBrz1AkB1d8qmHUnI1k6RvLsKToZ9/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends3.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Mikasa Parklane water and a yet unknown wine. Loved the gold rim, an ebay find.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiusk9-a5iHbZ2PsX99QaF_dQ1GpomicULr0qZS4EWeaT-NlF8R-9dYDaGHcHjyQ_fs_565W4lU-Z4xMihPSjBa06EkgACupTOaY2g_9aZmeS-Uqpu3K0wcSD7LnftbWaF237Zh8z-qmgPB/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiusk9-a5iHbZ2PsX99QaF_dQ1GpomicULr0qZS4EWeaT-NlF8R-9dYDaGHcHjyQ_fs_565W4lU-Z4xMihPSjBa06EkgACupTOaY2g_9aZmeS-Uqpu3K0wcSD7LnftbWaF237Zh8z-qmgPB/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends4.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Knowing that I was going to use the Frontgate picture as a theme, I added gold trees and candleholders to the Christmas warehouse (aka garage).</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9C18ww4e__HUTlMEkx2lon0WeE7va34z1r3ZGf9pSVEwQ2c2mKS43TibFWPPjbyNxEEVJj2Iwnpm20wagmdPLtXDJSarZb4Pzuas8rS4SNiJqiWu5kehX1HxbiOHQa-PbhPViGqAI89uE/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9C18ww4e__HUTlMEkx2lon0WeE7va34z1r3ZGf9pSVEwQ2c2mKS43TibFWPPjbyNxEEVJj2Iwnpm20wagmdPLtXDJSarZb4Pzuas8rS4SNiJqiWu5kehX1HxbiOHQa-PbhPViGqAI89uE/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends5.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The floral centerpiece was a gift from one of the dinner guests.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijsE9mA4JdppkqZ1wrnuTQMu_vBOQy6sTxYZ15N5U7Ea2EsCD6epvsl1UqHKl1J39cO3bMKvYGNWCBWjEJSwC5n9U1ZvvZ3dHg4g8FqQCUlIuAUiyPPykU1zxSlI9tB7w06_8Gc5Lw-nZy/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijsE9mA4JdppkqZ1wrnuTQMu_vBOQy6sTxYZ15N5U7Ea2EsCD6epvsl1UqHKl1J39cO3bMKvYGNWCBWjEJSwC5n9U1ZvvZ3dHg4g8FqQCUlIuAUiyPPykU1zxSlI9tB7w06_8Gc5Lw-nZy/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends18.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjIHsO9WKR1eSsWOZ0lb_t5AMqUO4KWDDOVCEX6ajjl0FeGto5ujkavnmVIJg8zvTVsyhx14HY8o1XIvA-aotztTYF3RMUly5xuhk_qMF8ShctwSzR5Uzkz5iLrKciflqvYvsmerrgDK-S/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjIHsO9WKR1eSsWOZ0lb_t5AMqUO4KWDDOVCEX6ajjl0FeGto5ujkavnmVIJg8zvTVsyhx14HY8o1XIvA-aotztTYF3RMUly5xuhk_qMF8ShctwSzR5Uzkz5iLrKciflqvYvsmerrgDK-S/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends19.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Tulips and stock (the white stuff). It was perfect for the table.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWuIW_TVY_wrkOqUFuy_wUj8ymX8-hMm8RCeAk_l7Vc6xlVzg_gJjIO08A8qrvKm5gSNTCLU4IXVm5iE8vRDZw1ih_UuyiPEp4Qn7Yn5XsEf-VBCpft8Pblne8bfykXjoWT3WWaLKnJNPF/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWuIW_TVY_wrkOqUFuy_wUj8ymX8-hMm8RCeAk_l7Vc6xlVzg_gJjIO08A8qrvKm5gSNTCLU4IXVm5iE8vRDZw1ih_UuyiPEp4Qn7Yn5XsEf-VBCpft8Pblne8bfykXjoWT3WWaLKnJNPF/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends7.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Found the small red votives this year. Having candlelight on many levels adds to the ambiance of the evening. Do you see the beautiful pattern?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXTKKdAANl84MOrSklILMtePV2z2Ml5ChH6aBtmjIWqe9SvycIsg4M2yG7Em3r2IulqxQZ8y1uvHthxgO0cEANyv0B-HIvFwSVP35087kbNhG1u5Ql6IZzWyXFVH8QIeO_XLNLjvhBSBlR/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXTKKdAANl84MOrSklILMtePV2z2Ml5ChH6aBtmjIWqe9SvycIsg4M2yG7Em3r2IulqxQZ8y1uvHthxgO0cEANyv0B-HIvFwSVP35087kbNhG1u5Ql6IZzWyXFVH8QIeO_XLNLjvhBSBlR/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends8.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7V4Z3CX5WU5Nt4l5lH7qNH1cyTAFsa9kKAEbLnCpKpcb1vYXdEsWT0XORZGBqQlrYtOldLrUOmhFdyp67C9R_8ogUWoDvV0NjOPxRm3_ecpPUCz6qA3j7Lm475OpbYb-moPWx907TJY8o/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7V4Z3CX5WU5Nt4l5lH7qNH1cyTAFsa9kKAEbLnCpKpcb1vYXdEsWT0XORZGBqQlrYtOldLrUOmhFdyp67C9R_8ogUWoDvV0NjOPxRm3_ecpPUCz6qA3j7Lm475OpbYb-moPWx907TJY8o/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends9.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Simple decorations in the chandelier were just what the table needed. Bows, greenery and red glass ornaments.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2TDHBPt1Ybmo0UwmW-ZhBh0QLTX5smilsm7zvrKRoJKmoIvblbU38mPN5pOYIGOkmGZUU5PFbr7sjTAqDWiFBmrCq7cV9YiO2k4xbmFHCPUUYgImTcDK_GzCdLyIIGr68163l38v2cEr7/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2TDHBPt1Ybmo0UwmW-ZhBh0QLTX5smilsm7zvrKRoJKmoIvblbU38mPN5pOYIGOkmGZUU5PFbr7sjTAqDWiFBmrCq7cV9YiO2k4xbmFHCPUUYgImTcDK_GzCdLyIIGr68163l38v2cEr7/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends10.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjggu5eOEeLFiITruNSBa2t1KrX_Iv-ipvlvGoxHTPXZ5pD_o5DyF-epnh0r_XzZGPI1RIgSLdI9xPhlTXGfzEjHxuPlC8rwS9Bv6wJ85yNF9C80jeGPta4P0Y3cLChW6ur7PBrUC9R-m4k/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjggu5eOEeLFiITruNSBa2t1KrX_Iv-ipvlvGoxHTPXZ5pD_o5DyF-epnh0r_XzZGPI1RIgSLdI9xPhlTXGfzEjHxuPlC8rwS9Bv6wJ85yNF9C80jeGPta4P0Y3cLChW6ur7PBrUC9R-m4k/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends11.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Found these mercury glass trees at Dillard's last year. They are battery powered and light up, adding one more layer of light to the table.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMsMxu2jmegW6sW69ZKKwV3AbbGR7YGTjCSGLMNhr5d42Myq4kVod0F6aJI4mYKXVzGUPLsrlpokz2s1GOsF6M_OxafmTr0SMpldEHiMfVqwC839Kb0dpbuwe1p7dIXL-GXe_El7k4OxE_/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMsMxu2jmegW6sW69ZKKwV3AbbGR7YGTjCSGLMNhr5d42Myq4kVod0F6aJI4mYKXVzGUPLsrlpokz2s1GOsF6M_OxafmTr0SMpldEHiMfVqwC839Kb0dpbuwe1p7dIXL-GXe_El7k4OxE_/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends12.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_zfssHKbCWTCnesv1VLwXai_Ziq-ip1hUlaPYn0xoi5-ijPDe5ntrieZbwsjgzAl72MaueZw4xVyfQbrnt6qvtjbga_7HKR0H3Rh5nih2JAJJMfKigxESAvcTm_Q9WkRuCLIJwI0OIC8/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_zfssHKbCWTCnesv1VLwXai_Ziq-ip1hUlaPYn0xoi5-ijPDe5ntrieZbwsjgzAl72MaueZw4xVyfQbrnt6qvtjbga_7HKR0H3Rh5nih2JAJJMfKigxESAvcTm_Q9WkRuCLIJwI0OIC8/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends13.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbq9CiKDC-ptiGrQiHT_q7wEbu1UPXQS8SuxtT81wlkmnBXvPUsKt4QXk2IdSQXvQsF3Q0-Xy2Mmv5q3LhT9ETRpm0md1U8OFpA1j8iam9y5P49GarTrRKONwOsoP9y4qWu5ZlDBcMAL0S/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbq9CiKDC-ptiGrQiHT_q7wEbu1UPXQS8SuxtT81wlkmnBXvPUsKt4QXk2IdSQXvQsF3Q0-Xy2Mmv5q3LhT9ETRpm0md1U8OFpA1j8iam9y5P49GarTrRKONwOsoP9y4qWu5ZlDBcMAL0S/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends15.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi66cckmC23wTDy8AwHZt_0dd8T-0hx-WGl6VElNAiE-09xyZo1D7u5L72WqzW63CRe_YFfI59Vd17s8_GxdL864TZCNB7CdPVEMVxBgY7iVFA7yWHT_Rzkybe5uOsZgYAaz1nq0riPt_5i/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi66cckmC23wTDy8AwHZt_0dd8T-0hx-WGl6VElNAiE-09xyZo1D7u5L72WqzW63CRe_YFfI59Vd17s8_GxdL864TZCNB7CdPVEMVxBgY7iVFA7yWHT_Rzkybe5uOsZgYAaz1nq0riPt_5i/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends17.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm already planning next year's event. Collecting new pieces has begun and a theme has been set. This makes getting ready for the event so much easier!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm hoping that you had a wonderful Christmas surrounded by loved ones and that the year ahead is filled with many blessings, good health and much cheer.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfB5vWVo7iforWVXFOM_ZtvIeUCxWqo2H-MlCn6gfrc1oe9h_6GER5Dv9JtLvyyn6gKTDsCMX0cPUr-dmUVhVxxCwrRhDs9K4-WiEN2fzXjzkAIBUymhtUQ24XwCYEPUopy5xQLvvWPxpr/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfB5vWVo7iforWVXFOM_ZtvIeUCxWqo2H-MlCn6gfrc1oe9h_6GER5Dv9JtLvyyn6gKTDsCMX0cPUr-dmUVhVxxCwrRhDs9K4-WiEN2fzXjzkAIBUymhtUQ24XwCYEPUopy5xQLvvWPxpr/s1600/CJ+2014+Dinner+with+Friends16.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/48/A1945C0DBECCA0646B7DE17B8B0CB60F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a></div>
Marlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594090260353327800.post-31964893160785735382014-05-24T11:01:00.003-05:002014-05-24T11:03:29.291-05:00A 2014 update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnI2rLlRH5N5CwOQOtPmzZ80g68HomAZaqT9DX7i4j1yDVSL5xetcBubhFHl4mNQTGKgsMOCh8AlHX4nzymTMYKSkCUlcL9DWiWQATQHYTg6aA0ml9o0Jfiye6KaTqqSI_LUOaayRTdh6V/s1600/CJ+2014+Update2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnI2rLlRH5N5CwOQOtPmzZ80g68HomAZaqT9DX7i4j1yDVSL5xetcBubhFHl4mNQTGKgsMOCh8AlHX4nzymTMYKSkCUlcL9DWiWQATQHYTg6aA0ml9o0Jfiye6KaTqqSI_LUOaayRTdh6V/s1600/CJ+2014+Update2.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It's been a long, long time since I last posted. It hasn't even been that busy a year. Time just got away from me and I lost my blog voice. I'm back and I'll certainly post more frequently. Although, I won't be joining blog parties. Working full time, being a discussion group leader for our evening Bible Study Fellowship class, family, friends and our yard just don't allow for that much time on a computer. Besides, I spend my days computing, so it's nice to keep the nights "off-line".</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
In February we took a trip to Ruidoso, NM. Mr. CJ won an all expense paid trip to stay at the Inn of the Mountain Gods from his employer way back when. So we decided a quick weekend away was in order. Perfect for our 40th Valentine's Day together. We are such saps!! LOL. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6seKq5b9HQ9XMwFA-muK52HYqGuUKAto7zu0g52Q9OwR2FiJIX0RtgO2FkTtPdRzgSqnAyFJ1p5bdUIlVhk48rBBKFD6mDG9gET50CGZA9rZfYJPZCyve6tw9n955VZABVuzv0LveQECk/s1600/CJ+2014+Update3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6seKq5b9HQ9XMwFA-muK52HYqGuUKAto7zu0g52Q9OwR2FiJIX0RtgO2FkTtPdRzgSqnAyFJ1p5bdUIlVhk48rBBKFD6mDG9gET50CGZA9rZfYJPZCyve6tw9n955VZABVuzv0LveQECk/s1600/CJ+2014+Update3.jpg" height="300" width="400" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Although not the most elaborately put together table I've ever done, the guest of honor was beside herself with glee. Our precious middle granddaughter Zo<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">ë</span> has always loved the color purple. Shamefully this grandmother had no purple dishes, glasses, linens. Nary one stitch of purple was to be found in this house. So what was she to do? Ebay! Sweet <a href="http://entertainingwomen.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cherry Kay from Entertaining Women</a> blog pointed me in the right direction. Copeland Spode Mayflower came home in droves. I only had 2 weeks to pull this off. You would be surprised how many dishes you can buy and have them all arrive in time. Dinner plates, salad/dessert plates, bread and butter plates. Now to find some bowls and serving pieces. Zo<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">ë</span> has her first set of dishes! She's also be getting the Old Company Plate Signature silverplate. It goes so perfectly with the dishes. When I told Zoe that these were hers, she was really overjoyed. Surprised even me. However, since she's entering first grade next year, I still have many years to enjoy these.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Cy0Tyh_UKJr3LcPsEecGrp8bpl9gaM0GAteyP5G-5MmXkg0i-8gp1V01kGPLxLUo98zUtNwMuL2mKz1MrSY0MwVltrYqcLd6IXA8YFIgp72ULptj_5NL7hUmFqKaX1aTv9AEh1ns2QyB/s1600/CJ+2014+Update4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Cy0Tyh_UKJr3LcPsEecGrp8bpl9gaM0GAteyP5G-5MmXkg0i-8gp1V01kGPLxLUo98zUtNwMuL2mKz1MrSY0MwVltrYqcLd6IXA8YFIgp72ULptj_5NL7hUmFqKaX1aTv9AEh1ns2QyB/s1600/CJ+2014+Update4.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
For the centerpiece, I pulled out a white Hutschenreuter tureen, filled it with purple petunias still in their plastic pots, stuffed a bit of purple crinkle filler grass around the edges and had a centerpiece done in minutes. Later Zo<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">ë got to take the plants home and plant them in her yard.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOZOU7z2z44TIjIXUiZ96JM8YXHVmJXxRZyKfc0ugJm9Mq9WBtDRYROIYtv0I0tte5WQ5TgQ1t3Akxcxw9tanqoWJ8TYC4EdYaMKnR91CQSKSF8zjwKUfPTY_peUG9RPORz6Bh6SmL5QrV/s1600/CJ+2014+Update5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOZOU7z2z44TIjIXUiZ96JM8YXHVmJXxRZyKfc0ugJm9Mq9WBtDRYROIYtv0I0tte5WQ5TgQ1t3Akxcxw9tanqoWJ8TYC4EdYaMKnR91CQSKSF8zjwKUfPTY_peUG9RPORz6Bh6SmL5QrV/s1600/CJ+2014+Update5.jpg" height="300" width="400" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
April. I never tire of Wisteria. It's always a big joy to find the first glint of purple showing from the vines. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBLsD7ZppSFsfVUUdAupbFAxoqPIADY5X_5FwY1NZxcjT5uJsm5UBlU29RDiV_t7-Z25gCdwO7Dev2lSQqMi1qX0HA9AKIdUHLC5q9JznlYDR2aFGHim44TENITMmO9VlqMgFDX-ydlp4r/s1600/CJ+2014+Update6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBLsD7ZppSFsfVUUdAupbFAxoqPIADY5X_5FwY1NZxcjT5uJsm5UBlU29RDiV_t7-Z25gCdwO7Dev2lSQqMi1qX0HA9AKIdUHLC5q9JznlYDR2aFGHim44TENITMmO9VlqMgFDX-ydlp4r/s1600/CJ+2014+Update6.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
By the end of the month, the vines are covered in green and the planting, mulching, pruning, has begun in the yard. I had an abundance of tulips that bloomed this year. Not so many last year. Wonder what made the difference.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv2UBCaljrwsiuJrOEVxWLPgxX6tiDE0eJdccxnpYBs5FBYPsCoEvQodSZ-6N36vpevoM7fEJRy8ZF0V-HCBZRV6tDcavMB1JgbnZvxeJVgwCq1ffDKWdSFdpMlHpgli7QB8qICksuht_I/s1600/CJ+2014+Update7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv2UBCaljrwsiuJrOEVxWLPgxX6tiDE0eJdccxnpYBs5FBYPsCoEvQodSZ-6N36vpevoM7fEJRy8ZF0V-HCBZRV6tDcavMB1JgbnZvxeJVgwCq1ffDKWdSFdpMlHpgli7QB8qICksuht_I/s1600/CJ+2014+Update7.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
May usually brings on the first summer event. It's still cool enough to enjoy being outdoors. By June we are usually roasting! Even in the evenings. I set a simple table for our annual wine and cheese party. White runner, jars for vases, black flatware, black napkins encased in a wine cork napkin ring. Two wine bottles were filled with citronella oil and a bottle wick. I found the bottle wicks on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002E39M0A/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">amazon. </a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbZXJADH8d2VHalHXc1dhmbAnqBWQF2Gu0me0xdFbyhQdlAFJixbNMSNk6kTH1SRVLuQIfGuwaNVByGnTar9vhPSTlTIdA284nGhjKNuXNKhSfrDA712Jxrhk4rUpXxpQpkN9u0bXokyIE/s1600/CJ+2014+Update9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbZXJADH8d2VHalHXc1dhmbAnqBWQF2Gu0me0xdFbyhQdlAFJixbNMSNk6kTH1SRVLuQIfGuwaNVByGnTar9vhPSTlTIdA284nGhjKNuXNKhSfrDA712Jxrhk4rUpXxpQpkN9u0bXokyIE/s1600/CJ+2014+Update9.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">After filling your empty bottle with citronella oil, drop the topper with attached wick into the bottle and allow the oil to saturate the wick. The large "sleeves" came from Pottery Barn a couple of years ago.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJyOg4UrOdBfvddtDHLnjjesFEYfW8hz07dQ5hxmFuhYHL4v6R2JXMikPqzgswiF0B425NKNAAZaoXUpAGU3fv_sZ0igPxNJfWrCqX3fqqnSsf3AgMsmzzvPswBRqsa9unIOOZpQpSI3m2/s1600/CJ+2014+Update8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJyOg4UrOdBfvddtDHLnjjesFEYfW8hz07dQ5hxmFuhYHL4v6R2JXMikPqzgswiF0B425NKNAAZaoXUpAGU3fv_sZ0igPxNJfWrCqX3fqqnSsf3AgMsmzzvPswBRqsa9unIOOZpQpSI3m2/s1600/CJ+2014+Update8.jpg" height="300" width="400" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The napkin rings were a breeze to make. I got into our "stash" of corks and pulled about 30 of them. I had seen them done somehere where they had drilled a hole right through the cork. Telling Mr. CJ I needed a drill press for a dinner party got a. very. strange. look. So I found some tiny eyelets and screwed one into each cork end. Then I looped a length of twine through the eyelet and tied the corks onto the napkins. Seriously, 5 dollars for eyelets, had the twine and corks, and about 90 minutes.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8yi2dK_EkyppYFdH8U9BQqNL7RLKrsazZVkEjlBr-eTGL8UzlBghH2bhpprMZVelcZznQ1kCrpEE9vzjQ9djRe5Uua-JIq4M_HzrqMKwh07B8SUIWxY7Ufrsn1uArWwZni-XhkJRK4R0T/s1600/CJ+2014+Update10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8yi2dK_EkyppYFdH8U9BQqNL7RLKrsazZVkEjlBr-eTGL8UzlBghH2bhpprMZVelcZznQ1kCrpEE9vzjQ9djRe5Uua-JIq4M_HzrqMKwh07B8SUIWxY7Ufrsn1uArWwZni-XhkJRK4R0T/s1600/CJ+2014+Update10.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">We are still enjoying the candle holders on the fence. They are magical at night. Like fairy lights twinkling.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnoBWaCRRLCvt5pfYvYDpevv-22AbPQLY8pH1mSwnAXKSLsIYUEdBp9U6nV8lMdk2CQttpN7oN47KoEVZN_uIpkUr0z19Uob6lXe2gFftJG-bZegjN1vTXhyphenhyphenk7zxJI0BP4RT1tljodNqiQ/s1600/CJ+2014+Update11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnoBWaCRRLCvt5pfYvYDpevv-22AbPQLY8pH1mSwnAXKSLsIYUEdBp9U6nV8lMdk2CQttpN7oN47KoEVZN_uIpkUr0z19Uob6lXe2gFftJG-bZegjN1vTXhyphenhyphenk7zxJI0BP4RT1tljodNqiQ/s1600/CJ+2014+Update11.jpg" height="300" width="400" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Of course we count it a blessing when our friends enjoy themselves at our home. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We've got another dinner party planned for next weekend. We are getting some very much needed rain in Lubbock right now (day two of the sky falling) so all last minute stuff will really be last minute! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWdkINSNX5fSUuosuiUsfeSpy8KntWdHZCW4pUwCldK0mY3OdklrcSZWAuzMVkqiX9fU7NfLC6044MiBiHEDD4js7cxAFzxNeRabb-4LhqphyphenhyphenuGRthtx2QZ2JTcV3kwdPAkWiYUcCbXzCV/s1600/CJ+2014+Update1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWdkINSNX5fSUuosuiUsfeSpy8KntWdHZCW4pUwCldK0mY3OdklrcSZWAuzMVkqiX9fU7NfLC6044MiBiHEDD4js7cxAFzxNeRabb-4LhqphyphenhyphenuGRthtx2QZ2JTcV3kwdPAkWiYUcCbXzCV/s1600/CJ+2014+Update1.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I'll leave you with what looks like a January sun rise. A beautiful sky. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/48/A1945C0DBECCA0646B7DE17B8B0CB60F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a></div>
Marlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594090260353327800.post-47382210561139371662014-01-07T20:41:00.003-06:002014-01-07T20:49:12.725-06:00A Bit Of New Year's Glitz and Glamour tablescape<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk4p1icyonvNuTgXcApQS5_4JmfZAO3d_njkYDwBSUxk59507bPAufn2DbYswkI__IqzlkE3JdaBuU3jei3jT1ZmM5bQW6yeR4yfk37yvfQHH3ITwd9s2eATte3En3-RSdWm8yHJtVu9ka/s1600/CJ+New+Year%27s+Glitz+n+Glamour+13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk4p1icyonvNuTgXcApQS5_4JmfZAO3d_njkYDwBSUxk59507bPAufn2DbYswkI__IqzlkE3JdaBuU3jei3jT1ZmM5bQW6yeR4yfk37yvfQHH3ITwd9s2eATte3En3-RSdWm8yHJtVu9ka/s1600/CJ+New+Year's+Glitz+n+Glamour+13.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It's certainly been a while since I posted a table! Today I thought I'd share the one at which we celebrated the New Year, ate our black-eyed peas, and were filled with gratitude for all of God's blessings.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtk7lSpUdjuNT8rUdmoM0draq1rrJYmbJov7CX-G2l6R8ez07nNykzAE3G5GY7ACrVr1tGIUe5QXQo_ujPy0ihRWPwYLT0_BmDJt-hSCqJvQIR9p-mAqT0tB4KKPL2wYm6v2BL2X0unwR0/s1600/CJ+New+Year%2527s+Glitz+n+Glamour+14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtk7lSpUdjuNT8rUdmoM0draq1rrJYmbJov7CX-G2l6R8ez07nNykzAE3G5GY7ACrVr1tGIUe5QXQo_ujPy0ihRWPwYLT0_BmDJt-hSCqJvQIR9p-mAqT0tB4KKPL2wYm6v2BL2X0unwR0/s1600/CJ+New+Year%2527s+Glitz+n+Glamour+14.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It was a year of silver and white. Glitz and Glam. China and Crystal. Fine linen. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdw9c_gEFncFCd-dpnOX3uqFHKzDPpb7dvQIbTpHYyPPYfZuG-rZrixUKV4mF6B8PJA255YmglFvl-N4vlv21qJpnh66DmGwW_zO827EPrZ07bpLCdQ66200XBRN7k-hzGW8A6XVNfed3A/s1600/CJ+New+Year%2527s+Glitz+n+Glamour+15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdw9c_gEFncFCd-dpnOX3uqFHKzDPpb7dvQIbTpHYyPPYfZuG-rZrixUKV4mF6B8PJA255YmglFvl-N4vlv21qJpnh66DmGwW_zO827EPrZ07bpLCdQ66200XBRN7k-hzGW8A6XVNfed3A/s1600/CJ+New+Year%2527s+Glitz+n+Glamour+15.jpg" height="400" width="300" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
There would be no children at this table. They had much more fun at a table of their own complete with toys, candy and no one telling them what to do.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqb1AjNeeoFy05mOzfupxfHybWSwOJoBNuIniUD3UTD6NyMQRMuIZtaaeYBOs92R-pHqVNWx3CQJmn8ggfRI79uzM8Q_gk3xG0pL5LzlnAIDeMi0G9NvtFYZq4Mr2dQZCD8wYgvI4Yg4hX/s1600/CJ+New+Year%2527s+Glitz+n+Glamour+12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqb1AjNeeoFy05mOzfupxfHybWSwOJoBNuIniUD3UTD6NyMQRMuIZtaaeYBOs92R-pHqVNWx3CQJmn8ggfRI79uzM8Q_gk3xG0pL5LzlnAIDeMi0G9NvtFYZq4Mr2dQZCD8wYgvI4Yg4hX/s1600/CJ+New+Year%2527s+Glitz+n+Glamour+12.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We had just celebrated our 39th wedding anniversary, so I really wanted to use our wedding china. I still love it as much as when I picked it out. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmtdZaKw31TLQhL7pQaSPefB8ZNpyco7ssFirGaLcfW_4i3dYx3d8NrVsXOe5BiOWvhOZgCKK4C5kfUIYIa49WIikdao5yPBxW_vS054JNHdfpg5w1rIT8zul1GQcWdIR3IVSLxMGQiEiE/s1600/CJ+New+Year%2527s+Glitz+n+Glamour+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmtdZaKw31TLQhL7pQaSPefB8ZNpyco7ssFirGaLcfW_4i3dYx3d8NrVsXOe5BiOWvhOZgCKK4C5kfUIYIa49WIikdao5yPBxW_vS054JNHdfpg5w1rIT8zul1GQcWdIR3IVSLxMGQiEiE/s1600/CJ+New+Year%2527s+Glitz+n+Glamour+5.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The motif may not be as current right now, but it certainly satisfies the girly part of me with it's intricate pale gray scrolls and touches of white on the bone china. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiN0JJQFQUvhyphenhyphenegZHvsErJygxf4dPz6hfFzDNqsqNriOCfJ782uyPW0nbBCAgc_Z3yzlYEWRupOdiMvH2Hz1T5u7uVEoR8jFHdoN_KxbQdVzxJ3Bb7IF7CxZjf9q28wfbUAeAwjgaR_RQg/s1600/CJ+New+Year%2527s+Glitz+n+Glamour+11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiN0JJQFQUvhyphenhyphenegZHvsErJygxf4dPz6hfFzDNqsqNriOCfJ782uyPW0nbBCAgc_Z3yzlYEWRupOdiMvH2Hz1T5u7uVEoR8jFHdoN_KxbQdVzxJ3Bb7IF7CxZjf9q28wfbUAeAwjgaR_RQg/s1600/CJ+New+Year%2527s+Glitz+n+Glamour+11.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The centerpiece. Greenery filled with silver orbs. Christmas balls attached to the flower brick that holds the fir branches.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-hJdKpSwVYL_GzK2eP5JVBWFNxm8BlX91pxbAmWQ9PwTmZeuh6bEtSAaCGzFNgGVzepY1clmINKDkQJHWpRLsEZYfDcfQg90rk8t9wUDa7z6kbz3Aco4uSFisga3peH-MpD5w-aSuWOO5/s1600/CJ+New+Year%2527s+Glitz+n+Glamour+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-hJdKpSwVYL_GzK2eP5JVBWFNxm8BlX91pxbAmWQ9PwTmZeuh6bEtSAaCGzFNgGVzepY1clmINKDkQJHWpRLsEZYfDcfQg90rk8t9wUDa7z6kbz3Aco4uSFisga3peH-MpD5w-aSuWOO5/s1600/CJ+New+Year%2527s+Glitz+n+Glamour+2.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
These balls never see the light of day unless I am doing a silver table. Silly I know.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZHpwdDRWB6HT0K4EoKVuO9kE5eoIhyhvM8yfZOa5IcFmHUutobOH74RE4LMjbXrs-c6kubHcQYpxoYp2IGeqKLJ5SyNSGp3eVNXLgrGKPVBv7RP-WN9YQHqqTh144pyjI3cKq8kAcsweV/s1600/CJ+New+Year%2527s+Glitz+n+Glamour+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZHpwdDRWB6HT0K4EoKVuO9kE5eoIhyhvM8yfZOa5IcFmHUutobOH74RE4LMjbXrs-c6kubHcQYpxoYp2IGeqKLJ5SyNSGp3eVNXLgrGKPVBv7RP-WN9YQHqqTh144pyjI3cKq8kAcsweV/s1600/CJ+New+Year%2527s+Glitz+n+Glamour+1.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I've got a really good tip to share. I wanted some fresh greenery for the table.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Called my friend the wholesale florist. Of course they had none. It was after Christmas.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
His tip: Go buy a tree! Wasn't sure if anyone would still have on the 31st of December. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I was wrong. Lowe's Home Improvement. $3.00 and that included the stand. And still so fresh! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ_IeGutXcAnqlfYtXKwrd5nWQhQft0AFketxw4jtn1XTSQh1vAJIzGMTLz927wroVEYSrkVaOweiaKK8oLchg1u-tWtTSv3A3_ROSLSRQ77FD3zkVDrydA84WLGyzInnSh5884qQ_SWKQ/s1600/CJ+New+Year%2527s+Glitz+n+Glamour+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ_IeGutXcAnqlfYtXKwrd5nWQhQft0AFketxw4jtn1XTSQh1vAJIzGMTLz927wroVEYSrkVaOweiaKK8oLchg1u-tWtTSv3A3_ROSLSRQ77FD3zkVDrydA84WLGyzInnSh5884qQ_SWKQ/s1600/CJ+New+Year%2527s+Glitz+n+Glamour+7.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I love how light bounces off the crystal. I really should use it more often.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1eCOTweQIQXeNc7P45RkTZFvfYnd6SsmQTK74senX1-mzSrYlis6VBIAeJSeNzooAf6N5YZt_Oso5enZezAEnFA87VfUEguufYQWW4kEdVLmhu_Jkc_6VqhkASxIz-knuQnH9dto1UUiC/s1600/CJ+New+Year%2527s+Glitz+n+Glamour+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1eCOTweQIQXeNc7P45RkTZFvfYnd6SsmQTK74senX1-mzSrYlis6VBIAeJSeNzooAf6N5YZt_Oso5enZezAEnFA87VfUEguufYQWW4kEdVLmhu_Jkc_6VqhkASxIz-knuQnH9dto1UUiC/s1600/CJ+New+Year%2527s+Glitz+n+Glamour+9.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Besides the candles in the centerpiece, I added a pair of silver candlesticks, one on each end.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlhuHO5Zl8tHM8VQZQ_uvzfgkpFUckwkOTDbdTKDwqEi7atuuYrEiD1BObV2jM1Fuyr2xWpogfGAi33XFpLhcTf8rHNa0CFTKvB3SiHvFkUcjICG8wzlPjDSwx5htNreww40LhaXk2zTNT/s1600/CJ+New+Year%2527s+Glitz+n+Glamour+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlhuHO5Zl8tHM8VQZQ_uvzfgkpFUckwkOTDbdTKDwqEi7atuuYrEiD1BObV2jM1Fuyr2xWpogfGAi33XFpLhcTf8rHNa0CFTKvB3SiHvFkUcjICG8wzlPjDSwx5htNreww40LhaXk2zTNT/s1600/CJ+New+Year%2527s+Glitz+n+Glamour+6.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
After all the color of the Christmas season, it's refreshing to see a cleaner, more simplified palette.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9rHAr7WA90Wt-cLzb0a-20UxgfCUXDCbVg-uJDTIL_HLTilS7K0kyVE24WLQAUi5B8f1SH-6IsWePN1GVyrXGZ3090WjXX5kY0Seq0Afq5W69Zglgn0SvVLkOttsppK5Vmd4-PQqfHjVr/s1600/CJ+New+Year%2527s+Glitz+n+Glamour+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9rHAr7WA90Wt-cLzb0a-20UxgfCUXDCbVg-uJDTIL_HLTilS7K0kyVE24WLQAUi5B8f1SH-6IsWePN1GVyrXGZ3090WjXX5kY0Seq0Afq5W69Zglgn0SvVLkOttsppK5Vmd4-PQqfHjVr/s1600/CJ+New+Year%2527s+Glitz+n+Glamour+3.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The handkerchief linen tablecloth is very fine and light. With the openings, I chose not to use a table pad. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_TWinGMBcUo4QEHsmey3c9gMBlmFEZBNoQpXprS0ITtCiauTlvCVmgiPGZdiqb-fLpTb6P2A5-U5bI7AFIwbaNo0ooRoJQwGvMJVlRqaM0bP784dxeSIlyYNOB13Ke2Fx7RN1EUEOVaUp/s1600/CJ+New+Year%2527s+Glitz+n+Glamour+8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_TWinGMBcUo4QEHsmey3c9gMBlmFEZBNoQpXprS0ITtCiauTlvCVmgiPGZdiqb-fLpTb6P2A5-U5bI7AFIwbaNo0ooRoJQwGvMJVlRqaM0bP784dxeSIlyYNOB13Ke2Fx7RN1EUEOVaUp/s1600/CJ+New+Year%2527s+Glitz+n+Glamour+8.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I do love our New Year's dinner! The menu has remained consistent from my husband's grandmother, to my sweet mother in law and now I carry on the tradition. I do really look forward to it.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbDq4cMn2whYyz_IVIe14VW-s6Hz-qrCCoG7XW3HhwMCtXjqU7gzLv9VbeGQ-0UsSVEG6siZnPQtYDs154mBllJ0OE_fjJMIQ15PzqRQJ7S0a8yu3E9JU7v2RQ3_wOpFz0S-fW6wtBaMP2/s1600/CJ+New+Year%2527s+Glitz+n+Glamour+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbDq4cMn2whYyz_IVIe14VW-s6Hz-qrCCoG7XW3HhwMCtXjqU7gzLv9VbeGQ-0UsSVEG6siZnPQtYDs154mBllJ0OE_fjJMIQ15PzqRQJ7S0a8yu3E9JU7v2RQ3_wOpFz0S-fW6wtBaMP2/s1600/CJ+New+Year%2527s+Glitz+n+Glamour+4.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thanks for coming by. Hope you enjoyed your visit.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I wish you joy and happiness in the year ahead.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Cast:</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Linen tablecloth - estate sale</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Silver chargers - various trays found at estate sales</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Silver flatware - Signature by Old Company Plate</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
China - Lenox Snow Lily</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Crystal water - Mikasa Parklane</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Crystal Champagne - Waterford Colleen Encore</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Silver Candlesticks - Gorham Chantilly</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Napkins - Linen</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I hope to be joining <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/" target="_blank">Susan's Tablescape Thursday</a> for her delightful and entertaining tablescaping party on Thursday. See you there!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/48/A1945C0DBECCA0646B7DE17B8B0CB60F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none ! important;" /></a></div>
Marlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594090260353327800.post-41877689401531738642014-01-04T21:39:00.001-06:002017-10-31T14:32:02.353-05:00Easy Embroidery - How to Embroider Napkins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxfZUMWRibNlx5ABb5PfX_bJ9VNekPCS-mpfxlb1qc044l23ppMHnRBiE-bfyS7kPhf3IHaGnai5hppVO1NhS3KdIGzeWDJoH37YF6Wsg1OQQapHotTPtm9N72bfCnKP4fK7vg2yL6Ef7G/s1600/cj+Easy+Embroidery13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxfZUMWRibNlx5ABb5PfX_bJ9VNekPCS-mpfxlb1qc044l23ppMHnRBiE-bfyS7kPhf3IHaGnai5hppVO1NhS3KdIGzeWDJoH37YF6Wsg1OQQapHotTPtm9N72bfCnKP4fK7vg2yL6Ef7G/s1600/cj+Easy+Embroidery13.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
I want to share with you a quick and easy way to embroider napkins.<br />
<br />
Let me preface by saying that I've had 20 or so years of embroidery experience. Wow, it's really been that long! I've learned the "correct" way to embroider, which stabilizer to use, which needles, which threads, for so many instances. Over the years, I've also learned which shortcuts I can take.<br />
<br />
This is the way I embroider napkins, and many will say it's totally wrong, but it works for me, so give it a try, you might you like it, too. You'll notice I don't "hoop" the napkin. For me, I can get as good a result using this technique and I find it much easier than hooping the napkin, especially when some of the napkin won't be in the hoop anyway or even reach the hoop in others. Practice with this technique and you might just see that it will work for you! ;-)<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin5rSSLD1cCNwFMaAwCye0D8DutAr98s_jEGorGNzRJ_qQ4kWhM5s23MHwEtJh1oYD7V6Q18LD3jMuh3u7XwG0laYH1hEp5LBMX6CREqVDGpQdDJs5zi2kHTccZlg9om_D8-VGRb1Ri3dn/s1600/cj+Easy+Embroidery5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin5rSSLD1cCNwFMaAwCye0D8DutAr98s_jEGorGNzRJ_qQ4kWhM5s23MHwEtJh1oYD7V6Q18LD3jMuh3u7XwG0laYH1hEp5LBMX6CREqVDGpQdDJs5zi2kHTccZlg9om_D8-VGRb1Ri3dn/s1600/cj+Easy+Embroidery5.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<ol>
<li>Open the embroidery design in embroidery software.</li>
<li>Add a monogram if desired, shown in sample.</li>
<li>Print two copies of the design in actual size, with center marks, and with the hoop printed.</li>
<li>Tape one copy of the design template to your work table. </li>
</ol>
<br />
<i>Tip: I like to tape the design to a cutting mat so that I can align the design (and later hoop with the grid lines) </i><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXsV322kOVuMZaaDdwNMLqkpNXqOkNqWe0cpelA3Hd3_k2RZ4U9Tq8EtBi5zyRoK2HUtLUaMscxRD9_rAzUsN_cFDlO7ueYxPz1h2gRZt8fcuZPU-vDi0SLsNEjrr1IvUPlP7zooxYclgr/s1600/cj+Easy+Embroidery2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXsV322kOVuMZaaDdwNMLqkpNXqOkNqWe0cpelA3Hd3_k2RZ4U9Tq8EtBi5zyRoK2HUtLUaMscxRD9_rAzUsN_cFDlO7ueYxPz1h2gRZt8fcuZPU-vDi0SLsNEjrr1IvUPlP7zooxYclgr/s1600/cj+Easy+Embroidery2.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<ol>
<li>Cut the second printed template around the embroidery motif as shown above. No need to be exact.</li>
<li>Pierce the center of the design with an awl, this will keep the marking pen from making the hole larger with each time you mark a napkin. </li>
<li>Place the cut out design into position in the corner of an ironed napkin.</li>
<li>Use a ruler to keep the center guide lines equally aligned to both sides of the corner.</li>
<li>Mark the center of the design with a water soluble marking pen made for fabric.</li>
</ol>
<br />
<i>Tip: I never, ever use a purple air soluble marker. I have had the spot remain on colored linen. I prefer to use the blue water-soluble marker, always.</i><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcAhpgck6Y1XPwE5I4oLRNv0O_PRjTZXAL-Px8dhIbwbG70JJSCvXamaj48jxRqzPgP7znPQONvdd7Yczs2tD1KXBv-jAR_jzirVoy2AhQ0d8MQHzyqNbMaUZThvTeqgVKqD2iI2-kde-x/s1600/cj+Easy+Embroidery4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcAhpgck6Y1XPwE5I4oLRNv0O_PRjTZXAL-Px8dhIbwbG70JJSCvXamaj48jxRqzPgP7znPQONvdd7Yczs2tD1KXBv-jAR_jzirVoy2AhQ0d8MQHzyqNbMaUZThvTeqgVKqD2iI2-kde-x/s1600/cj+Easy+Embroidery4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
Fold the napkin back with the center mark as a guide, as to how much and keep the finished edges aligned, seen bottom right of the above image.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-DJiooi5cWlIl4s8HltyjKgcG90iTvQRq37lsUdVcjlUpEq84gKnLYX0APNj3JKC4KXGMvwFENdrVmlmjmp7mgKwUd9k-QBEDmlECKyqjfTirotfsuuTAZuXfo2tHZeYOUpP1bBqyBUcc/s1600/cj+Easy+Embroidery3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-DJiooi5cWlIl4s8HltyjKgcG90iTvQRq37lsUdVcjlUpEq84gKnLYX0APNj3JKC4KXGMvwFENdrVmlmjmp7mgKwUd9k-QBEDmlECKyqjfTirotfsuuTAZuXfo2tHZeYOUpP1bBqyBUcc/s1600/cj+Easy+Embroidery3.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div>
<br />
Note how the fold is through the blue water soluble mark.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBCm-tQB65Pdwny39cittiU3qXOG0HSHBIhvfesnkWudm6KdKKbpIVIr53BnrSeBn7PHg4D31Ca8RzjDLzhaHcbJ3_iRKNnkKOGXi9I8h0FLNPT6_7JqNkjEw2FDKtZvu-0SgIu3e-MbIF/s1600/cj+Easy+Embroidery6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBCm-tQB65Pdwny39cittiU3qXOG0HSHBIhvfesnkWudm6KdKKbpIVIr53BnrSeBn7PHg4D31Ca8RzjDLzhaHcbJ3_iRKNnkKOGXi9I8h0FLNPT6_7JqNkjEw2FDKtZvu-0SgIu3e-MbIF/s1600/cj+Easy+Embroidery6.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
For this technique, I use a <a href="http://clear heat away stabilizer" target="_blank">Heat Away Clear Film </a>stabilizer. It literally melts at the touch of an iron. This way there is no remaining stabilizer on the back side of your napkin. Another option is to use a water soluble <a href="http://www.embroideryonline.com/p-48219-mesh-rinse-away.aspx" target="_blank">Mesh Rinse Away.</a> If using the Mesh stabilizer, then darken the cross hairs of your printed design.<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>Hoop the stabilizer very taut.</li>
<li>Place the hoop on the taped down design template, following the hoop layout. </li>
<li>Align the hoop carefully as this will have a direct impact on the outcome of your design. </li>
<li>Double check that the hoop center markings are properly aligned with both the cutting mat and the paper template.</li>
</ul>
<br />
<i>Tip: If you are embroidering satin letters that have a wide satin stitch, Heat Away Clear Film might not be the best stabilizer for that type of embroidery. Always, always do a test stitch out first.</i><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV7wrp0huqbHQnfsfjy5T1FgVoJTzB8CDXxdv53Ft8482AFKT2UlQRDoKaZgivP64qWMBdrARTXfbzy_XRx3fWvhE8PAaeGqizYq2HcTJjXuS2zhjD9qjo1KcqrirvQIs2ejeyxw56OZt1/s1600/cj+Easy+Embroidery8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV7wrp0huqbHQnfsfjy5T1FgVoJTzB8CDXxdv53Ft8482AFKT2UlQRDoKaZgivP64qWMBdrARTXfbzy_XRx3fWvhE8PAaeGqizYq2HcTJjXuS2zhjD9qjo1KcqrirvQIs2ejeyxw56OZt1/s1600/cj+Easy+Embroidery8.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<ul>
<li>Spray the hoop area with a temporary spray adhesive. I now exclusively use Mettler Web Bond Temporary Adhesive Spray. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wb7D3V4CKs" target="_blank">Here's</a> a video on the product.. It doesn't smell and although there is a bit of adhesive that will stick on your needle, it's easy to remove with your fingers.</li>
</ul>
<br />
<ul>
<li>Place the folded napkin, wrong side down, folded piece on top, along the center line of the hoop and aligned with the cross hairs of the printed page.</li>
</ul>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcSar_0O3m_eYxLZXJhyJ-l2HjGWLtRRKN4mXB_NFnxnSpXLdrpjUKl62i9DJDiVSjRxbuyj9_RTBlQ83uaD3DvHJJhczP4Dex_ShaMmu01QYZO3Bciv5Vqa4M-KZhs8dzaIDDt8iTrHYe/s1600/cj+Easy+Embroidery7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcSar_0O3m_eYxLZXJhyJ-l2HjGWLtRRKN4mXB_NFnxnSpXLdrpjUKl62i9DJDiVSjRxbuyj9_RTBlQ83uaD3DvHJJhczP4Dex_ShaMmu01QYZO3Bciv5Vqa4M-KZhs8dzaIDDt8iTrHYe/s1600/cj+Easy+Embroidery7.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
Look for the blue dot of the center of the marked design and see how it is aligned with the center of the printed design and centered in the hoop.<br />
<br />
<i>Tip: You may need to practice this a few times to feel comfortable with this method. If you lift up the napkin and need to reposition it, then check hoop alignment with the printed template again and also see if there is still enough adhesive to hold the napkin securely and if not, then respray the adhesive.</i><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT9v5XeyN6bTS9f8qv5Aw14PWir-CtXd64Zmk-8lxLQpPlxVVSyqMo7DkeTwS_kthLLaI7UIJctRpNpRgMlfU7l1htd_O9k04fOkIP4tDU-AYb6HlwKjKUr3P4zDGFzXdKG7_sNt6BSPZC/s1600/cj+Easy+Embroidery9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT9v5XeyN6bTS9f8qv5Aw14PWir-CtXd64Zmk-8lxLQpPlxVVSyqMo7DkeTwS_kthLLaI7UIJctRpNpRgMlfU7l1htd_O9k04fOkIP4tDU-AYb6HlwKjKUr3P4zDGFzXdKG7_sNt6BSPZC/s1600/cj+Easy+Embroidery9.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<ul>
<li>Open the fold of the napkin, smoothing the napkin on the adhesive covered stabilizer.</li>
<li>Place the hoop on the embroidery machine.</li>
</ul>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF4M1xmWOlNYZTadikqPZp-nwQoN26cYTClvEK8YsQm-zUGE5iCIcSNnX0qzAoxBS93KIX6K_n_TaiwyxiZIG89QP30GdektCFxdn3LXpYXW7xq51fk-QmgkzwnSKtjxRbCwpBj1QaFMR0/s1600/cj+Easy+Embroidery10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF4M1xmWOlNYZTadikqPZp-nwQoN26cYTClvEK8YsQm-zUGE5iCIcSNnX0qzAoxBS93KIX6K_n_TaiwyxiZIG89QP30GdektCFxdn3LXpYXW7xq51fk-QmgkzwnSKtjxRbCwpBj1QaFMR0/s1600/cj+Easy+Embroidery10.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<ul>
<li>Load the design into your embroidery machine.</li>
<li>Specify that the machine place the needle in the center of the design, not the beginning.</li>
<li>Adjust the positioning so that the center of the design is aligned with the center mark you made earlier.</li>
</ul>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhizku1_KW9OJ-fL-bmVgouhA00379H18bK6a_nwKMR9H76GXjZdDyMiF5WhdlgDiAlmz7eQEkreuBC4Yz9tfzjdHZuLiJ3lIkc1oVMWYMgX3auP51OxhDeyLYgMl3WmvvRs2FG3ryC72Ks/s1600/cj+Easy+Embroidery11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhizku1_KW9OJ-fL-bmVgouhA00379H18bK6a_nwKMR9H76GXjZdDyMiF5WhdlgDiAlmz7eQEkreuBC4Yz9tfzjdHZuLiJ3lIkc1oVMWYMgX3auP51OxhDeyLYgMl3WmvvRs2FG3ryC72Ks/s1600/cj+Easy+Embroidery11.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
Embroider away!<br />
<br />
<i>Tip: along with testing the stabilizer, I usually stitch out a test to see how the colors I have chosen work on the design. Your machine is really color blind and you can substitute any color you want for those designated in the design instructions. :-)</i><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLif20FtzMmLmdQWWmx_PXIdlRyR7fdC1Q9FWyHt-I6_UyXjjM9tzAziscLe9FgtBuWyU4cJd7h1dzrj_OBJw9WVVHxwbaeyxccMSsBE912PBKcfzdNrZ4D9esD7Okg8y6CTEnb25nkSgr/s1600/cj+Easy+Embroidery12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLif20FtzMmLmdQWWmx_PXIdlRyR7fdC1Q9FWyHt-I6_UyXjjM9tzAziscLe9FgtBuWyU4cJd7h1dzrj_OBJw9WVVHxwbaeyxccMSsBE912PBKcfzdNrZ4D9esD7Okg8y6CTEnb25nkSgr/s1600/cj+Easy+Embroidery12.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
How pretty your table will be with your special napkins! They don't really need any special care.<br />
<ul>
<li>Always iron from the design area on the wrong side so that the design area maintains a bit of a raised design. </li>
<li>I save my rayon threads for items that will be used gently. I use Isacord embroidery thread for napkins, childrens clothing and many other items.</li>
<li>If I am embroidering with metallic threads (don't groan), then I use <a href="http://www.embroideryonline.com/c-73-yenmet.aspx" target="_blank">Yenmet metallic thread</a>. </li>
<li>I also use <a href="http://www.embroideryonline.com/c-13-needles.aspx" target="_blank">Organ embroidery needles</a> exclusively. They are less costly and give superior results than most other needles. Their eye is larger so there is less friction on the embroidery thread as it goes through the needle. If your design has thousands of stitches and each stitch passes through the needle 3 times, you can imagine the havoc a poorly chosen needle with have on the outcome of your project.</li>
<li>The design was embroidered using Melt Away stabilizer, Isacord threads and a size 80 Organ embroidery needle.</li>
<li>The design can be found: <a href="https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/sweet-heirloom/stockdesign/1/she0285_010.aspx">https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/sweet-heirloom/stockdesign/1/she0285_010.aspx </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/48/A1945C0DBECCA0646B7DE17B8B0CB60F.png" style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0px none;" /></a></li>
</ul>
Marlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594090260353327800.post-28879667714586232842013-08-27T22:25:00.000-05:002013-08-28T12:02:01.628-05:00On a Santa Fe Table<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVch5qfymI3IPT9yKDZdeYPdbZJXLYhlcZyoPD4MSXQXd7Uzx7ZPNbI4_P_QdSC4e6jMTesAPLllcNjyJM1yiWCZXgC4oQKkiwlElLK8OGQTjv9K_hBOhi1dNfn6k8GWUYR-mRWDOO4BBJ/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVch5qfymI3IPT9yKDZdeYPdbZJXLYhlcZyoPD4MSXQXd7Uzx7ZPNbI4_P_QdSC4e6jMTesAPLllcNjyJM1yiWCZXgC4oQKkiwlElLK8OGQTjv9K_hBOhi1dNfn6k8GWUYR-mRWDOO4BBJ/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape9.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Before I get into the pretties that I saw on our last trip to Santa Fe, NM, I'd love to thank everyone for leaving so many nice comments on the last two posts. I would love to answer each and every one, but there just isn't enough time! I really enjoyed reading them, each and every one.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Have a sit, partake of your favorite beverage.. this is a picture heavy post. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Let's start at <a href="http://casanovagallery.com/" target="_blank">Casa Nova</a>, just a short walk away from the Plaza and our hotel. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
530 South Guadalupe Street</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Santa Fe, NM 87501</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
(505)983-8558</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
casanovagallery.com</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHqQhgl1eD_GynWk7aySaYKOQE1MNekp27lj4vXySUhfGQ1b00Q8gS0O_vd0I80HbRW-6Rv00vy9LtDgPVYIN-bQL5-tPEsA-IpllVbuLH8G_ZrKOzRzO0_1O4sR9OEHoelyMYzmJEoXu_/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHqQhgl1eD_GynWk7aySaYKOQE1MNekp27lj4vXySUhfGQ1b00Q8gS0O_vd0I80HbRW-6Rv00vy9LtDgPVYIN-bQL5-tPEsA-IpllVbuLH8G_ZrKOzRzO0_1O4sR9OEHoelyMYzmJEoXu_/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This and the following pieces are from their <a href="http://casanovagallery.com/Shop_Online/Ceramics_and_Tableware/Potters_Workshop_and_Potterseed/index.html" target="_blank">Potters Workshop and Potterseed lines</a>. Oh my. They are exquisite indeed. They are made in South Africa. Delicate. Intricate. Gorgeous. Promise.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8uMzv7zaGBak1_YdEeR16LdRTytNC2Wvj2JjvIAYAl-SQ3nLqAOME6h2MFi4P08LjmDHn49DQJqeCAj8IJT6r5fLJ6-23xHqyGSMUyW_WWcZTm-PmM6rTDv-NWXUdN40Zzbg5gY1I0Pb/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8uMzv7zaGBak1_YdEeR16LdRTytNC2Wvj2JjvIAYAl-SQ3nLqAOME6h2MFi4P08LjmDHn49DQJqeCAj8IJT6r5fLJ6-23xHqyGSMUyW_WWcZTm-PmM6rTDv-NWXUdN40Zzbg5gY1I0Pb/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlK1kBoeS5qtr_DvVXw0Uy1Um2s4tSCxvnzRNKUKjHw9edOGcTZnFVIi1xnkcP4HG-SEyMudLoAXGHNQi3dmKjT2qkw_w5y7r6Y62Dpx6eU62vi0HL6Ix2zMfJYlRWJHFIl_8EFErgPlG3/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlK1kBoeS5qtr_DvVXw0Uy1Um2s4tSCxvnzRNKUKjHw9edOGcTZnFVIi1xnkcP4HG-SEyMudLoAXGHNQi3dmKjT2qkw_w5y7r6Y62Dpx6eU62vi0HL6Ix2zMfJYlRWJHFIl_8EFErgPlG3/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Wx35z3XC15pObOaCwGtztva28mlgXjY6QEFMTKkdrgVOLkCJfC6uHiQerWulJY6vAZCRfoGVgOUtQNtp3TMQgIVmgYsgBjtZtncNPOtyjEngAAGHxumMij0gaMYDg2kjqSQOMkbvkm4l/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Wx35z3XC15pObOaCwGtztva28mlgXjY6QEFMTKkdrgVOLkCJfC6uHiQerWulJY6vAZCRfoGVgOUtQNtp3TMQgIVmgYsgBjtZtncNPOtyjEngAAGHxumMij0gaMYDg2kjqSQOMkbvkm4l/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9mNALdO1URA3lU9652iZju1UN84WwWzhl5edjKH6jELqZdCW0Y8aGrZba1lzvEsEJMTmVreenGe52ejWi4z7Q1y5dFuyHpoRUHNQO09yHdsSTbTYgr2jHpmnqJY4GeNf3bPQfeB-zjDWJ/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9mNALdO1URA3lU9652iZju1UN84WwWzhl5edjKH6jELqZdCW0Y8aGrZba1lzvEsEJMTmVreenGe52ejWi4z7Q1y5dFuyHpoRUHNQO09yHdsSTbTYgr2jHpmnqJY4GeNf3bPQfeB-zjDWJ/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
None of these treasures came home with me. But they ship and I have their phone number!!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
These vessels come in small bowls, medium bowls and large bowls. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Creamers and sugars.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqmH0nSMZhgONF9j2yertcz5lMGnfRPfKQO2i3rF1eNEyDB7RcnAmwUbLle2Dtl7MZCl1Xt2UhquCGSQaSR5LSQkEMUralI5NTjNqHmeiWtTUK_Wbaf4DWWDsasrL_PNnzQzhUKz8c6lv-/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqmH0nSMZhgONF9j2yertcz5lMGnfRPfKQO2i3rF1eNEyDB7RcnAmwUbLle2Dtl7MZCl1Xt2UhquCGSQaSR5LSQkEMUralI5NTjNqHmeiWtTUK_Wbaf4DWWDsasrL_PNnzQzhUKz8c6lv-/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And goblets. Aren't these exquisite?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ibvZ12YjQ_HAhLyEnOyi9DHHw46opbcXdLBVeH-mnFKrra4pz8yZv_YFJnl08iSTggNdwNaU7Ropl8ca3_Y3naREssVUr3ZCu741aljgeFCWc4EaUCpyI48EjNqkL0I2Lecak7pjd3l4/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ibvZ12YjQ_HAhLyEnOyi9DHHw46opbcXdLBVeH-mnFKrra4pz8yZv_YFJnl08iSTggNdwNaU7Ropl8ca3_Y3naREssVUr3ZCu741aljgeFCWc4EaUCpyI48EjNqkL0I2Lecak7pjd3l4/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape8.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So delicate. I cannot see the cowboy using these!!!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Oh but how perfect for a girlie lunch?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ0_N3BKAhWBeohyphenhyphenwFxaOeAvoX2C1bIVBpQJ_996dLtO-2fAt0XJXyo9Q5t0tyAGCRgGItUjTbvI8vLvbvRLCARSOyVwG-p-U8ahsJ61mNADdg7B4fzk3ZfbqR-tqBtF7_WGhdEMVlzu8I/s1600/cielo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ0_N3BKAhWBeohyphenhyphenwFxaOeAvoX2C1bIVBpQJ_996dLtO-2fAt0XJXyo9Q5t0tyAGCRgGItUjTbvI8vLvbvRLCARSOyVwG-p-U8ahsJ61mNADdg7B4fzk3ZfbqR-tqBtF7_WGhdEMVlzu8I/s400/cielo.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And then we stopped in at <a href="http://cielohome.com/tabletop/" target="_blank">Cielo Tabletop.</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
316 South Guadalupe Street</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Santa Fe, NM 87501</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
(505) 992-1960 </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS6ZG8gZucLnQLuN8pm1TqsUM9i2oae4mK6FHBV1IEsyBaT1PvXeZ-ZJLXM7P4Tkj2mzvhkfaxsmeW94uTEutXmWkDCX4xR_brlrfIZc-rKt8lrZOfz8WSOHCp3F-mG4WMA7loL9glQUVL/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape30.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS6ZG8gZucLnQLuN8pm1TqsUM9i2oae4mK6FHBV1IEsyBaT1PvXeZ-ZJLXM7P4Tkj2mzvhkfaxsmeW94uTEutXmWkDCX4xR_brlrfIZc-rKt8lrZOfz8WSOHCp3F-mG4WMA7loL9glQUVL/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape30.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I love this store. The owner and the dear lady who works there are delightful. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Helpful, fun and so very knowledgeable. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This is the table that greeted us upon our entry. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbaXFGH-Hv0S5OAyELCiDWtqO-VJLm1jizh5lDXS3cxqKhoa1aedJlkBN31ljxa2VNyi2OJbaYAj02nCy9K8Jtu0j5jgVZGjLLKveXhOswi2U06jyB8CM8W5RuhElcopxOeaNYSbxoRt_5/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape33.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbaXFGH-Hv0S5OAyELCiDWtqO-VJLm1jizh5lDXS3cxqKhoa1aedJlkBN31ljxa2VNyi2OJbaYAj02nCy9K8Jtu0j5jgVZGjLLKveXhOswi2U06jyB8CM8W5RuhElcopxOeaNYSbxoRt_5/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape33.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Rustic but oh so elegant. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Each napkin was encased in a feather napkin ring.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw5axgvJJ0OYhGc03cBwzQpe9QpTJgdChBRXIjiswkThk3YKXfm1-AYl9g9GQmJCxOYM0I3KVMJ6bS7algfX7n7bW6j20gG9XJ3T1ouudJEr9MB_FfNKxOvwk5fuYn6VUG115-t7EEXd3u/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape34.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw5axgvJJ0OYhGc03cBwzQpe9QpTJgdChBRXIjiswkThk3YKXfm1-AYl9g9GQmJCxOYM0I3KVMJ6bS7algfX7n7bW6j20gG9XJ3T1ouudJEr9MB_FfNKxOvwk5fuYn6VUG115-t7EEXd3u/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape34.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This is fabulous flatware. Silver and onyx. It just glistened.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbJhtx11CPIpAUsodPM4jdihSBH6ghSMruqB0eYfyAxu-QfwZJdI2o69HeeLQr7TUWvYjQuyOWnDzfk6nYaa5sFcJS9gughmIavyUxVfliR9UL6Ta2Wdknrr_eE_vn_JLKX7ipXBydYiHU/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape35.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbJhtx11CPIpAUsodPM4jdihSBH6ghSMruqB0eYfyAxu-QfwZJdI2o69HeeLQr7TUWvYjQuyOWnDzfk6nYaa5sFcJS9gughmIavyUxVfliR9UL6Ta2Wdknrr_eE_vn_JLKX7ipXBydYiHU/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape35.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Pretty glasses and glassware bring energy to the table. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Those candlesticks are so pretty. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
William Yeoward?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi37SVp6LFeoWeYgEmXP387l6ZBpew1S8LoxQpFWqeDlKmFgSKhr0GQ0WcMDxApXd7j6sMhrWCjhV3Sq0x432Gh2AVseFw1y0bTIZbW8tidD8qrUTAspjO1XFnZAl243gTzUulNTcZAQJ_M/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape36.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi37SVp6LFeoWeYgEmXP387l6ZBpew1S8LoxQpFWqeDlKmFgSKhr0GQ0WcMDxApXd7j6sMhrWCjhV3Sq0x432Gh2AVseFw1y0bTIZbW8tidD8qrUTAspjO1XFnZAl243gTzUulNTcZAQJ_M/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape36.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Gorgeous pottery.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3rgdK-qHIqbfep_1HArJUvwJu-uz28g7AyOrroKF0NS5-oK4tuBEUxZ_mncoYDPEZ9TVBStQL9QW0LDSb7E1y2Ics0GYT7rotOlscmKwduQlLKHluMSQ3siOb2WQuA8wvs7plHuA1o_So/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape31.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3rgdK-qHIqbfep_1HArJUvwJu-uz28g7AyOrroKF0NS5-oK4tuBEUxZ_mncoYDPEZ9TVBStQL9QW0LDSb7E1y2Ics0GYT7rotOlscmKwduQlLKHluMSQ3siOb2WQuA8wvs7plHuA1o_So/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape31.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4XcUw_QsUf5Xcn1UFaX5ZqBrdg1_GBvjn6pKXbnmKZSlbsHb0FP4CYH0gc9uDKPtV23f3W4nLCxjEOtI3xAVh4n7lYc8jFZMET-u5Seu8IELhFPsf3CUZgfhVrujNDv8c50-foT3cm9jZ/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape32.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4XcUw_QsUf5Xcn1UFaX5ZqBrdg1_GBvjn6pKXbnmKZSlbsHb0FP4CYH0gc9uDKPtV23f3W4nLCxjEOtI3xAVh4n7lYc8jFZMET-u5Seu8IELhFPsf3CUZgfhVrujNDv8c50-foT3cm9jZ/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape32.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
These napkin rings really look like jewelry. Many Kim Seyberts in the mix.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBV46hu4oAUNBIYP8Q6Qxtttdab0_YhMcs4NAnmN6szv3oIe12S_0MExh3UMAaBvw6cr2k_vMyu40igKiFO581Tvn0NIZE3knBouB7QPv_FYJEV3Ple44w8VkCKMopXQ2wDHkJo_A0d2uu/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBV46hu4oAUNBIYP8Q6Qxtttdab0_YhMcs4NAnmN6szv3oIe12S_0MExh3UMAaBvw6cr2k_vMyu40igKiFO581Tvn0NIZE3knBouB7QPv_FYJEV3Ple44w8VkCKMopXQ2wDHkJo_A0d2uu/s320/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape25.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidnLeEyqBGqgBL39p1CxLhwy_TM7l2-iEMQdYIrJTtbRyz8GTKQsD2CiiSeHFRyXQirWu9UZM8IpoBgbz-_jyZvvgx62ILjLUbnVNy0K79EnKq5HQdBXVFpqaaO00CF2aGXspmT_DmCVNk/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidnLeEyqBGqgBL39p1CxLhwy_TM7l2-iEMQdYIrJTtbRyz8GTKQsD2CiiSeHFRyXQirWu9UZM8IpoBgbz-_jyZvvgx62ILjLUbnVNy0K79EnKq5HQdBXVFpqaaO00CF2aGXspmT_DmCVNk/s320/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape26.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Sferra napkins. Oh, these are really some of my favorites. Did you see the tree with all 101 colors of cocktail napkins? There really isn't an ugly color in the bunch.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5AFWdOt8w4pn95i1LArhubSLlUXMu4V07FpSBnhED75nzfe8TWDUHxKxIib_5pNE6QbesEpl3s4PYOyGu-4EjVFjK9ie0mUZRpygvM2MAFX3DPu6GFEVMYqFXGMu7JfUQ2d-dgZyyrl-2/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5AFWdOt8w4pn95i1LArhubSLlUXMu4V07FpSBnhED75nzfe8TWDUHxKxIib_5pNE6QbesEpl3s4PYOyGu-4EjVFjK9ie0mUZRpygvM2MAFX3DPu6GFEVMYqFXGMu7JfUQ2d-dgZyyrl-2/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape24.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And then I saw these gorgeous napkins with the beautiful embroidery. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKFmSAmkrrs_WZc8gQ800hmCGs93D_c1RU1uqPlHKIuNDv79xHrmeor01WP6rCp-4XOxA554hUI_mltExO27VKe9Cvmt0SLNHsn3hA5R_3pJkSRH_u2XELwI8eLJ09uR7pEbQTlRaHmqRG/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKFmSAmkrrs_WZc8gQ800hmCGs93D_c1RU1uqPlHKIuNDv79xHrmeor01WP6rCp-4XOxA554hUI_mltExO27VKe9Cvmt0SLNHsn3hA5R_3pJkSRH_u2XELwI8eLJ09uR7pEbQTlRaHmqRG/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape10.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji2PrvwHctvW5zWPli1shBEJuzHQ3-iOHdaVX6mlDKFPI9igA1RL4FTGUs1R9ohqGkZOtLsv6kN51m5_VseBNb_K6Nmh052eH1AR4RZYH2KweizQzVZCm-K7p55kc9PELuqR50s1TDtc14/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji2PrvwHctvW5zWPli1shBEJuzHQ3-iOHdaVX6mlDKFPI9igA1RL4FTGUs1R9ohqGkZOtLsv6kN51m5_VseBNb_K6Nmh052eH1AR4RZYH2KweizQzVZCm-K7p55kc9PELuqR50s1TDtc14/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape11.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So may different pieces of fun glassware. I love those with the black and gold beads in the stem. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcNF1pckyIoQMXywApRp_mb9QOZFLXTBOOZEfV7UPyLpFSv_j0OYkGWpZxCNiXtvHCKGdWGWy0C8aGzjE_NnEiu-gEXz5OSNHkUvI_tJLnUh8nwnoICCGQDNXEICUumjnMjNWWVhxJuoDB/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcNF1pckyIoQMXywApRp_mb9QOZFLXTBOOZEfV7UPyLpFSv_j0OYkGWpZxCNiXtvHCKGdWGWy0C8aGzjE_NnEiu-gEXz5OSNHkUvI_tJLnUh8nwnoICCGQDNXEICUumjnMjNWWVhxJuoDB/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape12.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
They also carry gorgeous pieces by Jan Barboglio. Also carried at Nieman Marcus.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxJxU5CZHN6I5ttduG7aXCYJD4-u7IaYBKLRKMZsgyABXDeTGqai_-0fWdD_E1ljzIRU5qnuR2DfQPFzTTFRskdW8GYD7pPCPrD_GpWcewdt8pAVvreZQDRxPXkjCo9kwNgUJK3JbG9Xas/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxJxU5CZHN6I5ttduG7aXCYJD4-u7IaYBKLRKMZsgyABXDeTGqai_-0fWdD_E1ljzIRU5qnuR2DfQPFzTTFRskdW8GYD7pPCPrD_GpWcewdt8pAVvreZQDRxPXkjCo9kwNgUJK3JbG9Xas/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape13.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Arte Italica</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLOcP4PtyaiIyeNaD8C7pFBr_2xeH18cAby0_irR81QNIbZOuK4xnTyaVBmJQYa3-dWG7xTQmXT7pr-o_U6SawfFplKK016EVztgiirgU5t3M5D8AGZS8QxpSf2K8H_AZRxjy50KvxtOt1/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLOcP4PtyaiIyeNaD8C7pFBr_2xeH18cAby0_irR81QNIbZOuK4xnTyaVBmJQYa3-dWG7xTQmXT7pr-o_U6SawfFplKK016EVztgiirgU5t3M5D8AGZS8QxpSf2K8H_AZRxjy50KvxtOt1/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape16.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
These are Japanese Lanterns in the vase. Thinking of doing this with cotton. Oh wait, I'll have to find a vase!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijXYvZNA7HbJ8yy_yZW6sKakt2zciQ2I4BjwYOTsPTMpcehyphenhyphendCAijUagBOR4oWdPyaJZ_5FDyfX_wIyB3Xm4vpovUT2zMts6RO3l1I2VHxU2UZ8emfSQGNcBinZsnksWSJsMb0_XDErjP7/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijXYvZNA7HbJ8yy_yZW6sKakt2zciQ2I4BjwYOTsPTMpcehyphenhyphendCAijUagBOR4oWdPyaJZ_5FDyfX_wIyB3Xm4vpovUT2zMts6RO3l1I2VHxU2UZ8emfSQGNcBinZsnksWSJsMb0_XDErjP7/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape18.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimm6FkxK0NnTZwxftMev6yCYuf31WJSh0K8ND4Lc_289x9PFY87mXzKzaSyz_E3b89iIKUGCC5gRxevztsCsyBvqArzx4Rr6yDQJ70LEFtD5cB2fXA4IMvlrqDuorGOOpD2wfZHGpJAdhH/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimm6FkxK0NnTZwxftMev6yCYuf31WJSh0K8ND4Lc_289x9PFY87mXzKzaSyz_E3b89iIKUGCC5gRxevztsCsyBvqArzx4Rr6yDQJ70LEFtD5cB2fXA4IMvlrqDuorGOOpD2wfZHGpJAdhH/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape19.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Gorgeous pieces with fitting price tags. But really, really gorgeous.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWh3ioEJSNHWaQVsbVquMAwd2BaYRMXMunPt3NcabP2Bbd0AaKkrbCLpjDil4_OU1t7nRjcbrg5TMozXpO_g8MA8Vb0ifR_xLSvZKx8K4lZIP6oYjfRusCtmBqEq63y9evzl6xjUDp3kO4/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWh3ioEJSNHWaQVsbVquMAwd2BaYRMXMunPt3NcabP2Bbd0AaKkrbCLpjDil4_OU1t7nRjcbrg5TMozXpO_g8MA8Vb0ifR_xLSvZKx8K4lZIP6oYjfRusCtmBqEq63y9evzl6xjUDp3kO4/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape17.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii69kvTWGFl5o4PuhCnpiQ8wdEOb5Wxob3nD7Y4cPPkgLCQsN9MKOMf6v4FHLL6I9IHgEFqYLtnsuj8z7w18zVASZZa3WaIPydxQgf_HfxFx2vABjE3KfD04sbKSqBBBQ5noy7cQqp3eZ9/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii69kvTWGFl5o4PuhCnpiQ8wdEOb5Wxob3nD7Y4cPPkgLCQsN9MKOMf6v4FHLL6I9IHgEFqYLtnsuj8z7w18zVASZZa3WaIPydxQgf_HfxFx2vABjE3KfD04sbKSqBBBQ5noy7cQqp3eZ9/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape20.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1wR0rsgUWJICYve3BNFbazevUP-E97-WaQDbVRJ7eoGRB02pBwcDLBvW20NCUwiA9E7RFhHbmexClycDxS73J2zBh1xcdVrL4iugruDwfd6zFEnDBowNAdKPqyuC43ZmQ_HzeqsdnX-4D/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1wR0rsgUWJICYve3BNFbazevUP-E97-WaQDbVRJ7eoGRB02pBwcDLBvW20NCUwiA9E7RFhHbmexClycDxS73J2zBh1xcdVrL4iugruDwfd6zFEnDBowNAdKPqyuC43ZmQ_HzeqsdnX-4D/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape21.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBdYDGfuG_BpDDxo7h1fGQPnAXmEb5wKWRUPYqlB7QGG_-hDqpkCinBuIT2JIIYP7a1Yvi2mWFVBeZ4-QSNgWmYTWsZAaxI0MYmQ-Drwynf1491sdoMUK0YqirxGb5eHBTO-9q38RBhOQ3/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBdYDGfuG_BpDDxo7h1fGQPnAXmEb5wKWRUPYqlB7QGG_-hDqpkCinBuIT2JIIYP7a1Yvi2mWFVBeZ4-QSNgWmYTWsZAaxI0MYmQ-Drwynf1491sdoMUK0YqirxGb5eHBTO-9q38RBhOQ3/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape22.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibYJorH_6knyWSJWeRCauHhtijwgZAm-BM43vn8jGKasaRng_3nJOENJg571DS73ZK4MN9pfCvH8d6yLyrXyZ0ZABSrjWSVGszqm0b6cI7TNCb11bOOmx8Sl3U6QDD_M6mA5Er13oCPoYM/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibYJorH_6knyWSJWeRCauHhtijwgZAm-BM43vn8jGKasaRng_3nJOENJg571DS73ZK4MN9pfCvH8d6yLyrXyZ0ZABSrjWSVGszqm0b6cI7TNCb11bOOmx8Sl3U6QDD_M6mA5Er13oCPoYM/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape23.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Hermes china. Outstanding pieces. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYoEmDWpQ-ZiVBCKiu6_4pLHNTkWCTfRpGZRdGj5FWlqfMIEyeK9lcvDqyvmu6LEbhyphenhyphennUT6L-SXdvIaTxe88DlzgX3Zgi9snsstPoaO95A8sMy3mYEUx4ziuz84Z-RWvSdEPeSmc2sO0za/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYoEmDWpQ-ZiVBCKiu6_4pLHNTkWCTfRpGZRdGj5FWlqfMIEyeK9lcvDqyvmu6LEbhyphenhyphennUT6L-SXdvIaTxe88DlzgX3Zgi9snsstPoaO95A8sMy3mYEUx4ziuz84Z-RWvSdEPeSmc2sO0za/s320/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape15.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKWuKIMsv8wUll5neeMteW0s-I-29iAl-OWQQcnroRpD7G-pcEg07OKfB0yWcoXTTqMEwEN0UBiXHt_AcxQ3FPgx4MA8izfqCZod3Z_7mqrJiOdT_gMU3MWW74GhzGVX9h6WkHF-pGfRhG/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKWuKIMsv8wUll5neeMteW0s-I-29iAl-OWQQcnroRpD7G-pcEg07OKfB0yWcoXTTqMEwEN0UBiXHt_AcxQ3FPgx4MA8izfqCZod3Z_7mqrJiOdT_gMU3MWW74GhzGVX9h6WkHF-pGfRhG/s320/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape14.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Garnier Thiebault linens. Love the napkin ring. Did you notice the overturned flatware.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Very European looking. The green placemat keeps everything from appearing dull. Good idea to remember.<br />
Kim Seybert napkin rings. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlbmL1WbMK4n2zz422qs9KSXqBs3iwmoTrViMDgHsas-hGJs18PV_lBXd0ApH8ZrjGpIcSG43Ri218h59oi4XXCCsIB6pC7y2L7F9FLHJujVFIossb86bY0UEd7FRU8DmcyZ3lhJk5sgj5/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape27.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlbmL1WbMK4n2zz422qs9KSXqBs3iwmoTrViMDgHsas-hGJs18PV_lBXd0ApH8ZrjGpIcSG43Ri218h59oi4XXCCsIB6pC7y2L7F9FLHJujVFIossb86bY0UEd7FRU8DmcyZ3lhJk5sgj5/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape27.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5vuzHCpwo7_djkEvTKc5ZHbyVxsJR_VyIx-ur60zNt-Cf0aMa0wDo1x6oNIGSvWOZIEE11I_qlnFkAJJUcsI7X36sZN-Li66IVu3voduUcB-6JXJSizUcCOfWRgxA9b-h6QeA8CfcBP2h/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5vuzHCpwo7_djkEvTKc5ZHbyVxsJR_VyIx-ur60zNt-Cf0aMa0wDo1x6oNIGSvWOZIEE11I_qlnFkAJJUcsI7X36sZN-Li66IVu3voduUcB-6JXJSizUcCOfWRgxA9b-h6QeA8CfcBP2h/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape29.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwDuCtBwVJlz6BJHbo8hQIhfz5RPaofXKRwKZCQW5sTNT1ej6PzSl4RyQTum_j7AHDngNkAv8KZ6_1XZfIxkap2GCCSVmrq-fi_XLMmktNSi5h91ZLqOvUgOrqg4QxXH09iMXx6F7rmcJU/s1600/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape28.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwDuCtBwVJlz6BJHbo8hQIhfz5RPaofXKRwKZCQW5sTNT1ej6PzSl4RyQTum_j7AHDngNkAv8KZ6_1XZfIxkap2GCCSVmrq-fi_XLMmktNSi5h91ZLqOvUgOrqg4QxXH09iMXx6F7rmcJU/s400/cj+Santa+Fe+A2014+tablescape28.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I certainly hope that you enjoyed visiting some of my favorite stores in Santa Fe with me. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
One day, we might just have to meet there!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I really will be joining the party over at <a href="http://www.cuisinekathleen.com/" target="_blank">Cuisine Kathleen's for Let's Dish</a> and </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
then at <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/" target="_blank">Susan's Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday</a>.<br />
For a new venture, I'll be over at <a href="http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ivy and Elephants What's it Wednesday! </a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
See you there!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/48/A1945C0DBECCA0646B7DE17B8B0CB60F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a></div>
Marlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594090260353327800.post-3002345537471874142013-08-21T21:22:00.002-05:002013-08-21T21:22:41.171-05:00New pieces from Noritake tablescape<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhipPIiTAYsGg8nhb_aKqSlU5aFOKoiixOSCn1S3gyghu9Nxwo91hJRRb98HOHym31Iho1gZNkPIEJ2W3LG6ElPsAxgKmOAHXqAxua2zE4SP4LI7So8hiVKXuogDEnnRj7TNwgrIxnk5kfK/s1600/CJ+Noritake+Piedmont+tablesc18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhipPIiTAYsGg8nhb_aKqSlU5aFOKoiixOSCn1S3gyghu9Nxwo91hJRRb98HOHym31Iho1gZNkPIEJ2W3LG6ElPsAxgKmOAHXqAxua2zE4SP4LI7So8hiVKXuogDEnnRj7TNwgrIxnk5kfK/s400/CJ+Noritake+Piedmont+tablesc18.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
You cannot imagine my delight when I got an email from Noritake a few weeks ago. It said I had won the <a href="http://www.noritake.com/" target="_blank">Noritake</a> Piedmont Platinum Accent Plates. Wow. Oh yay!! Can you spell excited??!!!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEhxpz1j1dPMseLkk86lqTOZM-EUOfQ3sW_jk6HcAVhicGz20bnBGW62eGYMXbUMy9cLHEsYxajTEQbdLbjkvZg6s1c1h7GEz-PDC5S0eeZYRRVFALS5czG3Yv135tCanmY1iZK0tYc972/s1600/cj+noritake+piedmont+tablescape+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEhxpz1j1dPMseLkk86lqTOZM-EUOfQ3sW_jk6HcAVhicGz20bnBGW62eGYMXbUMy9cLHEsYxajTEQbdLbjkvZg6s1c1h7GEz-PDC5S0eeZYRRVFALS5czG3Yv135tCanmY1iZK0tYc972/s400/cj+noritake+piedmont+tablescape+3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I just knew they would work so well with many of my dishes. I had planned to deck the table with my these pale blue accent plates and my wedding china, but I think I'll save that for another day. Isn't the square shape wonderful. That's platinum on that plate!!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKh1nz_hF70qF7w04_arS6C3OjFTuYNgUq03MFGTQrtPuHZBUhVvTI30g59b_bWlERyR-rsof6MLjcOvY08MGqkTi2CHhhrAHxPooWn1-Nkb2-aWW6LN5lsDkpTMqsd8A-e2LjDQ1JrvlO/s1600/CJ+Noritake+Piedmont+tablesc4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKh1nz_hF70qF7w04_arS6C3OjFTuYNgUq03MFGTQrtPuHZBUhVvTI30g59b_bWlERyR-rsof6MLjcOvY08MGqkTi2CHhhrAHxPooWn1-Nkb2-aWW6LN5lsDkpTMqsd8A-e2LjDQ1JrvlO/s400/CJ+Noritake+Piedmont+tablesc4.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
For our Sunday dinner with my 97 year old dad, I pulled out the pale blue Williams Sonoma linen tablecloth and as much crystal as I dared put on the table. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaRt2z6fhxm7lvXVAOBGvrJiHiGr-_rM34BB4JWADfiqtpRm05plnZFG3-F7I2tffQWwxbWT40_SWE5RPHrqvQ0vAfDLDcl7fwI2Oj45RtOrkACCM5HLrRk6Yi9UryyhNy_3ubsSxz5RCD/s1600/CJ+Noritake+Piedmont+tablesc5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaRt2z6fhxm7lvXVAOBGvrJiHiGr-_rM34BB4JWADfiqtpRm05plnZFG3-F7I2tffQWwxbWT40_SWE5RPHrqvQ0vAfDLDcl7fwI2Oj45RtOrkACCM5HLrRk6Yi9UryyhNy_3ubsSxz5RCD/s400/CJ+Noritake+Piedmont+tablesc5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Including crystal knife rests from the mister's grandmother. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvh0c-64yOl9EU1O16JytdWOSAvxtH2yz-k6aLIldVATXcN5sdm12LfoqSxDx1WL8OlWewubC3RW97R1FaCfMP0H5hfVuCcSKswVKK2v0nFbJRgNPD4RtgUyl0PqONckXsb4DXlnP9RLHv/s1600/cj+noritake+piedmont+tablescape+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvh0c-64yOl9EU1O16JytdWOSAvxtH2yz-k6aLIldVATXcN5sdm12LfoqSxDx1WL8OlWewubC3RW97R1FaCfMP0H5hfVuCcSKswVKK2v0nFbJRgNPD4RtgUyl0PqONckXsb4DXlnP9RLHv/s400/cj+noritake+piedmont+tablescape+4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Mikasa Parklane water goblets, Libbey Rock Sharpe wine goblets and unknown Champagne flutes. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyJsDar34NXWuJPNJ729rWnypYy3U2PlpqkoCXMMQ7XW7WEXNrZZqh9SgUfSffAvByu-4q_KF0sFT-QSFWuo7dZGqqDHStbDTkqEej4xYRG9noedgtZ3DhWW5QR1VOMAnS1_fIl-RQp6Vq/s1600/CJ+Noritake+Piedmont+tablesc7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyJsDar34NXWuJPNJ729rWnypYy3U2PlpqkoCXMMQ7XW7WEXNrZZqh9SgUfSffAvByu-4q_KF0sFT-QSFWuo7dZGqqDHStbDTkqEej4xYRG9noedgtZ3DhWW5QR1VOMAnS1_fIl-RQp6Vq/s400/CJ+Noritake+Piedmont+tablesc7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
White flowers always pop on a pale cloth. Simply mini-mums keep the table from looking too formal. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The guys already cringe at white napkins!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzrPRK1AzyMq210vrKkyi5IHkP4j2twEEHwPR1LALHooTPJWjiyc1lGZaAfUe2cpdn4CzhHRX-uDzgY6nut__aRyZqvRYvYFnpB7Y4u3wlKxwOoQrLtrQEQY0L5fUfuDBVTk0MJsI8avnG/s1600/CJ+Noritake+Piedmont+tablesc15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzrPRK1AzyMq210vrKkyi5IHkP4j2twEEHwPR1LALHooTPJWjiyc1lGZaAfUe2cpdn4CzhHRX-uDzgY6nut__aRyZqvRYvYFnpB7Y4u3wlKxwOoQrLtrQEQY0L5fUfuDBVTk0MJsI8avnG/s400/CJ+Noritake+Piedmont+tablesc15.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Wedgwood Windsor dinner plates and Old Company Plate's Signature silver complete the look.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw5m_ZGEQaqIUxSoypnyRdD79e8xHjIWG5AdyZu0KVpdHUpo-TioMXYPNgtyLt03JNUWLywjYdcC6ZlqGtyB2xw4VDUVaD-0cEqp31Hs4GblDK4Sy8hV4XJOSg5uhdvZx095T8Tt44CRYJ/s1600/CJ+Noritake+Piedmont+tablesc17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw5m_ZGEQaqIUxSoypnyRdD79e8xHjIWG5AdyZu0KVpdHUpo-TioMXYPNgtyLt03JNUWLywjYdcC6ZlqGtyB2xw4VDUVaD-0cEqp31Hs4GblDK4Sy8hV4XJOSg5uhdvZx095T8Tt44CRYJ/s400/CJ+Noritake+Piedmont+tablesc17.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The silver Gorham Chantilly candlesticks are hard workers around here.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhfI8bdFd_cgHSLg8yRU44GpdI-K2VW3sF490Ra7JnkkNgmtWHIrqWiGrDZ_eg_qDt6tfezv1HiOkcgUuxutPy6t3RV_WDjhXREGEdXxdH-PN6g7lI9TV_M7AtkrUmu68lfYKtxXXFpabF/s1600/CJ+Noritake+Piedmont+tablesc19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhfI8bdFd_cgHSLg8yRU44GpdI-K2VW3sF490Ra7JnkkNgmtWHIrqWiGrDZ_eg_qDt6tfezv1HiOkcgUuxutPy6t3RV_WDjhXREGEdXxdH-PN6g7lI9TV_M7AtkrUmu68lfYKtxXXFpabF/s400/CJ+Noritake+Piedmont+tablesc19.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
How do you keep your white napkins clean? I place mine in an oxyclean bath directly after dinner.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Let them soak a while. It will not hurt. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Whereas bleach weakens the fibers. Always.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMNlYPNVehXkRaj3u9FEbmZvCLVgnPxhLbfEezK7uEDBZMQ8x5h7HFTM2_lNgmtz3ddvQYOrswlbKGDSZerlTKXjAg-274Q5UtQk8GC84IT-FD5yO4kVj0P_j3Yy30EbZH5bSTRJJEtj0W/s1600/CJ+Noritake+Piedmont+tablesc20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMNlYPNVehXkRaj3u9FEbmZvCLVgnPxhLbfEezK7uEDBZMQ8x5h7HFTM2_lNgmtz3ddvQYOrswlbKGDSZerlTKXjAg-274Q5UtQk8GC84IT-FD5yO4kVj0P_j3Yy30EbZH5bSTRJJEtj0W/s400/CJ+Noritake+Piedmont+tablesc20.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I'm still collecting silver trays. Can you ever have too many?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhzhc43h5_UlDLgyn2dGq-giQZzZGLWzin0Zfu9OAxpUDKmBGR7chzuGP0_NSaNZv6bEIEAJrKrzu9Np_Y5M158v5aqzXtMgQNVTtROcvB4soHjt8floqAutPbJ7fobv-jOOayNI-XRIVK/s1600/cj+noritake+piedmont+tablescape+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhzhc43h5_UlDLgyn2dGq-giQZzZGLWzin0Zfu9OAxpUDKmBGR7chzuGP0_NSaNZv6bEIEAJrKrzu9Np_Y5M158v5aqzXtMgQNVTtROcvB4soHjt8floqAutPbJ7fobv-jOOayNI-XRIVK/s400/cj+noritake+piedmont+tablescape+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I love how many different edges are available. It's so hard to pick a favorite.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjY3lIQHiuu79Jp3dE6XgCWXFtrgLMc0MF0b8-hMK24SRN1jK1mwewi32pvI9a-Ry5om__NEWLiBO5ntXoLQAF-Xb-Xbs9PFrTPzU_xVAG-2E1VxBAoPgihsi94GoyFIwM4vep4QXSKvBR/s1600/cj+noritake+piedmont+tablescape+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjY3lIQHiuu79Jp3dE6XgCWXFtrgLMc0MF0b8-hMK24SRN1jK1mwewi32pvI9a-Ry5om__NEWLiBO5ntXoLQAF-Xb-Xbs9PFrTPzU_xVAG-2E1VxBAoPgihsi94GoyFIwM4vep4QXSKvBR/s400/cj+noritake+piedmont+tablescape+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Do mums make you smile? Oh gosh, these last so long and bring so much joy.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheNWW4GOEXYoAxHSyAwamzTkGRANIjHgTXBGQxfEzi1qlmnnqxlJBFKeWVV1v-VSyo5FY4B3YhIHR3neIg4DlXNIQdFPPiiI5xVVto32ppOoVjgLZUR9p6r0bv2BHQUjpx-FauQecFVYVE/s1600/CJ+Noritake+Piedmont+tablesc14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheNWW4GOEXYoAxHSyAwamzTkGRANIjHgTXBGQxfEzi1qlmnnqxlJBFKeWVV1v-VSyo5FY4B3YhIHR3neIg4DlXNIQdFPPiiI5xVVto32ppOoVjgLZUR9p6r0bv2BHQUjpx-FauQecFVYVE/s400/CJ+Noritake+Piedmont+tablesc14.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I hope you had a pleasant visit. I'd love to have you grace our table!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thank you <a href="http://www.noritake.com/" target="_blank">Noritake</a> for the wonderful pieces!!! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Cast:</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Tablecloth - Williams Sonoma linen</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Silver chargers - vintage silver trays</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Dinner and bread plates - Wedgwood Windsor</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Salad plates - Noritake Piedmont Platinum</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Flatware - Old Company Plate Signature</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Water goblet - Mikasa Parklane</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Wine goblet - Libbey Rock Sharpe</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Champagne flute - unknown</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Candle holders - Gorham Chantilly</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Crystal basket - unknown</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Joining Tablescape Thursday over at <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/" target="_blank">Susan's Between Naps on the Porch</a>.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hope to see you there!! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLc60F70mJPUbR1UIy95Pb7mGGpk9NUSDPOlBOBqGVCtCjM9lq4nTp7BUi2sRT0jMrfm413uPcUIf_1yO-4sN9P4jkC-KYCx3JyZFOK3-ZLS0JruYfEQohs-FSJ83MOxpXOUgniCY2Zoz-/s1600/CJ+Noritake+Piedmont+tablesc23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLc60F70mJPUbR1UIy95Pb7mGGpk9NUSDPOlBOBqGVCtCjM9lq4nTp7BUi2sRT0jMrfm413uPcUIf_1yO-4sN9P4jkC-KYCx3JyZFOK3-ZLS0JruYfEQohs-FSJ83MOxpXOUgniCY2Zoz-/s400/CJ+Noritake+Piedmont+tablesc23.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Leaving you with our blue moon! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/48/A1945C0DBECCA0646B7DE17B8B0CB60F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a></div>
Marlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594090260353327800.post-21948936039801674182013-08-14T06:30:00.000-05:002013-08-14T08:49:51.313-05:00A Hamburger Lunch Tablescape<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEias2jTZxJ2DUzryEnaS1db9sJa_HIdBgyNNjTAOz7czLHrs2HysdmNh8JwCjfL4slR7F4OV1C8w_CPxTHK47tLy8YUIYFAsqwHNdOyRlWQ0-KtIUVSl97sSw1a8nRXLWibzRaz05960a_5/s1600/CJ+hamburger+lunch+table7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEias2jTZxJ2DUzryEnaS1db9sJa_HIdBgyNNjTAOz7czLHrs2HysdmNh8JwCjfL4slR7F4OV1C8w_CPxTHK47tLy8YUIYFAsqwHNdOyRlWQ0-KtIUVSl97sSw1a8nRXLWibzRaz05960a_5/s400/CJ+hamburger+lunch+table7.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Oh my!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
"We're on our way. What's for lunch?"</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Umm Umm Hamburgers!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsdI_YUCUDKXTPT_xizIDh4-_LzQKvE_wZ7djZSBa7Jq6x_u9qGBC4svj4SHs71yTUiRCmWMcWBXD6AR7OwNNT52GUPhrWi5QYeYQ7JVBIR0FWIarV6efw0AGKR6EfCgTlSAvLuYTVS6jr/s1600/cj+hamburger+lunch+table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsdI_YUCUDKXTPT_xizIDh4-_LzQKvE_wZ7djZSBa7Jq6x_u9qGBC4svj4SHs71yTUiRCmWMcWBXD6AR7OwNNT52GUPhrWi5QYeYQ7JVBIR0FWIarV6efw0AGKR6EfCgTlSAvLuYTVS6jr/s400/cj+hamburger+lunch+table.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
So out came the quilt i made for our youngest.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Denim and flannel. Old shirts, scraps, etc. Love how comforting it is.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Some camping plates. Metal, Divided. Heavy!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Red Cambridge flatware.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Red bubble glasses.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Red check napkins secured in red knot napkin rings.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrBvbK_vO1NqzvZCMlutY8lfxdvT_zVkgZNljr1dwTkWQVKcU5toqVQzmHMdVzz3fEVSadMaDtvOlIO7GQn89CLBbDvGFUKKkkgBHzd2QVEBA5PJ5FzOxi3eflG-dOPY_LsQW3x9qMvvni/s1600/CJ+hamburger+lunch+table2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrBvbK_vO1NqzvZCMlutY8lfxdvT_zVkgZNljr1dwTkWQVKcU5toqVQzmHMdVzz3fEVSadMaDtvOlIO7GQn89CLBbDvGFUKKkkgBHzd2QVEBA5PJ5FzOxi3eflG-dOPY_LsQW3x9qMvvni/s400/CJ+hamburger+lunch+table2.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
No time to run to the store.. pull the burlap sunflowers off the buffet.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Plop onto the table.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Add some votives. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Who says you can't have candles at lunch???</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4kEE1ILH_w5VvACHu9M-0FbNb05tujB7Z-vA9CU_qdNdErx3MYQrtm7WvBo-55OFzItTZjuZe7-IFvVGyCUAah4X4Vbn3v82NrnTHDKuitltlhtfEZxoQfjzsxaDkZVfd-qnQjvI8szxd/s1600/CJ+hamburger+lunch+table1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4kEE1ILH_w5VvACHu9M-0FbNb05tujB7Z-vA9CU_qdNdErx3MYQrtm7WvBo-55OFzItTZjuZe7-IFvVGyCUAah4X4Vbn3v82NrnTHDKuitltlhtfEZxoQfjzsxaDkZVfd-qnQjvI8szxd/s400/CJ+hamburger+lunch+table1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And this is what you have.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Fun, casual and easy.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Quick napkin story. These red check napkins came all the way from Switzerland.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
On a Bernina dealer's trip (I used to work for Bernina, USA. LOVED, Loved loved that job.),</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
we took a train ride on the <a href="http://traintickets.myswitzerland.com/european-trains/bernina-express/how-to-book.html?WT.mc_id=google.myswitzerland+trains+railroads.cpc&WT.srch=1&WT.term=bernina+express" target="_blank">Bernina Express</a>.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZhMgjdxuZu-JK05Bt3P9wkeE52RqArjKPqHP0tee8Wsa7oEXXylMmkQtm6Bbf156DZ6qBCRIKZceIeKg7IJpkcMr6ZqJ2jrZ9vqnlSqRNgfadSeL2GMMwbka2n_W3bSgGmvem_25Y7cM2/s1600/Tirano-Panoramawagen-Bernina-Express.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZhMgjdxuZu-JK05Bt3P9wkeE52RqArjKPqHP0tee8Wsa7oEXXylMmkQtm6Bbf156DZ6qBCRIKZceIeKg7IJpkcMr6ZqJ2jrZ9vqnlSqRNgfadSeL2GMMwbka2n_W3bSgGmvem_25Y7cM2/s400/Tirano-Panoramawagen-Bernina-Express.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0d/Tirano-Panoramawagen-Bernina-Express.jpg" target="_blank">source</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The Bernina Express will take you to Piz Bernina, or the Bernina mountain. Anyway.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
They had lunch for us. Served wrapped up in this very sturdy, darling lapkins.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Of course, the <strike>hoarder </strike>collector that I am, I took every one whose owner did not </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
want theirs. What a wonderful reminder of a really good time!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7myp5-oJPQ4mpY24vzmHevwoIa6qdsjHIn4ckDGuPq_RjrYPw78VFFeHExI0UbY-6k88iScZM6q8owDcG3XW7rnqSKYW8PhEXQW8NRuKn4DOZQJ_V2Rcsa11a3P969jzlJXyl3445TYQB/s1600/CJ+hamburger+lunch+table3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7myp5-oJPQ4mpY24vzmHevwoIa6qdsjHIn4ckDGuPq_RjrYPw78VFFeHExI0UbY-6k88iScZM6q8owDcG3XW7rnqSKYW8PhEXQW8NRuKn4DOZQJ_V2Rcsa11a3P969jzlJXyl3445TYQB/s400/CJ+hamburger+lunch+table3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I really have some cute pictures, but they are on the hard drive that needs to go in for some special, individual attention. Much easier to think of it that way!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTvw24JlvULwySuXFYM0Y4egbZFHE2r5hl9YT4RNaAb3Yqez9R9qgLzVpqMyKtHQpXChuJWniJ9KFNzi0LApA-dUtAmyOOLC3yRuwjuRK1mfJ6srFAQnLc7-DS6h_k-4VMjZm9WMu_6S33/s1600/CJ+hamburger+lunch+table5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTvw24JlvULwySuXFYM0Y4egbZFHE2r5hl9YT4RNaAb3Yqez9R9qgLzVpqMyKtHQpXChuJWniJ9KFNzi0LApA-dUtAmyOOLC3yRuwjuRK1mfJ6srFAQnLc7-DS6h_k-4VMjZm9WMu_6S33/s400/CJ+hamburger+lunch+table5.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The One Kings Lane pitcher adds just the right amount of rustic charm to the table.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
see the lacy leaf peaking out?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9uhdSEBWYB5jMwD1gYunwi76NRivb5loCV2e9eygYSR0rfszK8qtNA8N5Iwx8e8wrM4BEMailqHgowcihRd2U1MAvb9wP_2jka6n9O-a_Ga1pY88IiNB66p21Bh4enZNICfq_3ax1Krrr/s1600/CJ+hamburger+lunch+table6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9uhdSEBWYB5jMwD1gYunwi76NRivb5loCV2e9eygYSR0rfszK8qtNA8N5Iwx8e8wrM4BEMailqHgowcihRd2U1MAvb9wP_2jka6n9O-a_Ga1pY88IiNB66p21Bh4enZNICfq_3ax1Krrr/s400/CJ+hamburger+lunch+table6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It belongs to these Hobby Lobby sunflowers. They are made of burlap and I just love them!!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFziPdfoX397Q1URWish0vALIY9GEncuTYHXn1EGU6UQq6AQ4Sx7YGG0Umtfo6pFocR7yc9DPb8E45M3G4jXJrWe5FmAUdHFNz6Hc4gvbo8XNBjaq7HGAhwn-xVvCRm_pOfl9qKc5DLawB/s1600/CJ+hamburger+lunch+table8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFziPdfoX397Q1URWish0vALIY9GEncuTYHXn1EGU6UQq6AQ4Sx7YGG0Umtfo6pFocR7yc9DPb8E45M3G4jXJrWe5FmAUdHFNz6Hc4gvbo8XNBjaq7HGAhwn-xVvCRm_pOfl9qKc5DLawB/s400/CJ+hamburger+lunch+table8.jpg" width="300" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This quilt is a simple square of flannel with windowpanes of denim fabric. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The quilting is all repetitive stars. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Not all quilts have to be masterpieces. ;-)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdjkxaf8Z21zjsDcjd6SnrrUjADjIY9Rs4PCWHAz27DgkU4VYbGeQrkmq5GMBUESwhOS7Dc0neHfQcbfMj6jxsGfYhhYeBf6U8Mw0LSHCodj_QUTNPD_VkFVHi24mc7mOaVxbBezHWsEGS/s1600/CJ+hamburger+lunch+table10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdjkxaf8Z21zjsDcjd6SnrrUjADjIY9Rs4PCWHAz27DgkU4VYbGeQrkmq5GMBUESwhOS7Dc0neHfQcbfMj6jxsGfYhhYeBf6U8Mw0LSHCodj_QUTNPD_VkFVHi24mc7mOaVxbBezHWsEGS/s400/CJ+hamburger+lunch+table10.jpg" width="300" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A bit closer view of the leaf. It's quite stiff. And there is a wire for giving it shape.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivHjca99Br3A4ZX_lCntWJa-pfDSpENfAPCL2w4uZV_MjyMFInUYU85pUTwvonldEEBjjU6r2mjdtdRXqzy-qO7_Cj2ek_55gUCb-WDS1NhnU4oO-yI6TbCNSWpHDkJlUXeK4JsdGSu_13/s1600/CJ+hamburger+lunch+table9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivHjca99Br3A4ZX_lCntWJa-pfDSpENfAPCL2w4uZV_MjyMFInUYU85pUTwvonldEEBjjU6r2mjdtdRXqzy-qO7_Cj2ek_55gUCb-WDS1NhnU4oO-yI6TbCNSWpHDkJlUXeK4JsdGSu_13/s400/CJ+hamburger+lunch+table9.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Really loving this look. How about you?</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTYU_yX48s24LkZMXVPywRjxXYZqm1hg2Fhk7z_BgNu4h3Qs3TmE0jpMtYbPZy0M-g7DkPegYzl4-GNheObhGQdseyplsttWPx_nv-03t9sNpTyIW_4ZWL89BVw6njstI3zcJg6xPHMQub/s1600/CJ+hamburger+lunch+table14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTYU_yX48s24LkZMXVPywRjxXYZqm1hg2Fhk7z_BgNu4h3Qs3TmE0jpMtYbPZy0M-g7DkPegYzl4-GNheObhGQdseyplsttWPx_nv-03t9sNpTyIW_4ZWL89BVw6njstI3zcJg6xPHMQub/s400/CJ+hamburger+lunch+table14.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR7gcg-LJXyiB9e5kCoPZJ3YwTXaGfyzhCsJJb4iObvm4e7_xytPOkzUVQRtIGrUpSQEJZV5M7wKfIoHmsUwK-cSE3sJwzaooFv3uiOl-8Wh-ycj9s0AEic-_oybgZHOGhdrm8d5687r9l/s1600/CJ+hamburger+lunch+table15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR7gcg-LJXyiB9e5kCoPZJ3YwTXaGfyzhCsJJb4iObvm4e7_xytPOkzUVQRtIGrUpSQEJZV5M7wKfIoHmsUwK-cSE3sJwzaooFv3uiOl-8Wh-ycj9s0AEic-_oybgZHOGhdrm8d5687r9l/s400/CJ+hamburger+lunch+table15.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The weather was awesome on Sunday!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We've been out of the triple digits for a few days and everybody's tempers</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
have certainly departed the boiling point!!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEL6rLFZE7xlowOPyLY_YG4dSqXOVx1_hpYkIDlP_6JXHOxRHIAvR_Spo3SA_KLKPykdKUVq48jl0WFMs0dEnZk6i7fcfPu0qOFREVEvRrJXcFJCvFcZ60-k1Nxoa6x1Q0Naw6gniXqMNW/s1600/CJ+hamburger+lunch+table16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEL6rLFZE7xlowOPyLY_YG4dSqXOVx1_hpYkIDlP_6JXHOxRHIAvR_Spo3SA_KLKPykdKUVq48jl0WFMs0dEnZk6i7fcfPu0qOFREVEvRrJXcFJCvFcZ60-k1Nxoa6x1Q0Naw6gniXqMNW/s400/CJ+hamburger+lunch+table16.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So glad you dropped in.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I love having company.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Expected or not!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Cast:</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Quilt - handmade by me</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Plates - camping gear</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Glasses - red bubble glasses from Stein Mart</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Flatware - SteinMart</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Napkins - Bernina Express, Switzerland</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Napkin Rings - World Market</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Flowers - Hobby Lobby</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Pitcher - One Kings Lane</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'll see you over at <a href="http://www.cuisinekathleen.com/" target="_blank">Cuisine Kathleen's Let's Dish</a> and <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/" target="_blank">Susan's Tablescape Thursday</a>!!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEBWJzs2b7cj7i8HqF1IiM4A_x5E_Sqbru75inWJzvbRGfKJ6Rp76EwOhKE_UYctmh74bLPcXSChCy8EF07CG_wgWce5WxA9x0oSZ8cVT2x56Nd6UkmNM981G3_esgVgqESLpeMKcXFfwS/s1600/CJ+hamburger+lunch+table17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEBWJzs2b7cj7i8HqF1IiM4A_x5E_Sqbru75inWJzvbRGfKJ6Rp76EwOhKE_UYctmh74bLPcXSChCy8EF07CG_wgWce5WxA9x0oSZ8cVT2x56Nd6UkmNM981G3_esgVgqESLpeMKcXFfwS/s400/CJ+hamburger+lunch+table17.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
ps... This is not Regan, this is Billy. He rules the yard. Allows you to pet him until he realizes you are petting him. Wants in, but not if you are there. Regan wants him to come in and play, but if you talk to Billy, Regan does not like it. Anyway, he and Scaredy Cat are well taken care of. They keep the back yard safe. :-)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/48/A1945C0DBECCA0646B7DE17B8B0CB60F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></div>
Marlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594090260353327800.post-70330301196442189272013-08-11T17:49:00.001-05:002013-08-11T17:53:03.863-05:00Putting up Herbs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzdiWGU4dK2nFFMtT3ewS2mtReH1gSmXhRVzZdFmF-kUYHZHMBc27rRiwwicxxw944G_1iEPTE5TJ322zT8sMrlJZUrd3-40C8CqpFCnB85_dL-pU_3URrZAFfdcjkfbqizZEr141gdlYI/s1600/CJ+Putting+up+Herbs5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzdiWGU4dK2nFFMtT3ewS2mtReH1gSmXhRVzZdFmF-kUYHZHMBc27rRiwwicxxw944G_1iEPTE5TJ322zT8sMrlJZUrd3-40C8CqpFCnB85_dL-pU_3URrZAFfdcjkfbqizZEr141gdlYI/s400/CJ+Putting+up+Herbs5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It's that time of year. The "putting up" time. I don't can or put up veggies since I don't have a garden. But I do plant herbs every year and they produce enough to enjoy now and then later.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNSopcl2krtsayKpX2YJ3i7CMWUAevb4IDq0KnH82WtjFJiEwUt6n9GDiUMMl6XjY3hVtGs4yH9fuX9D4UK-NXGfmbxZJQAaQuIXycok_DhBx1fb3aXKRHGOGxO4LFqOXKh6PEdE0ka7wd/s1600/CJ+Putting+up+Herbs4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNSopcl2krtsayKpX2YJ3i7CMWUAevb4IDq0KnH82WtjFJiEwUt6n9GDiUMMl6XjY3hVtGs4yH9fuX9D4UK-NXGfmbxZJQAaQuIXycok_DhBx1fb3aXKRHGOGxO4LFqOXKh6PEdE0ka7wd/s400/CJ+Putting+up+Herbs4.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Our house is an older home, which was built by an architect for himself. One of the things I love is the outside door in the kitchen. I'm thinking a jardin <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitchen_garden" target="_blank">potager</a> must be built out on this side!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRGRopDQKKkIEVUdHPuB6VnsTBbFDyape07pr_T2xDe8GWlQYfLYT8tdZ6iggPeQ2QM4KvgIego2n4rGu6gy7HWg_DrPJqkqRJsXxz_KlbDxBM7RD1MltLnsvVLSqzobmh9KZX28Zgthlk/s1600/CJ+Putting+up+Herbs3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRGRopDQKKkIEVUdHPuB6VnsTBbFDyape07pr_T2xDe8GWlQYfLYT8tdZ6iggPeQ2QM4KvgIego2n4rGu6gy7HWg_DrPJqkqRJsXxz_KlbDxBM7RD1MltLnsvVLSqzobmh9KZX28Zgthlk/s400/CJ+Putting+up+Herbs3.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
It's been the perfect spot to grow herbs in our HOT, HOT, HOT West Texas sun. The porch off the kitchen is on the north side of the house. It gets early morning sun and that seems to be enough for the herbs as they are flourishing!!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQuMs46UMCKsYTrgl-JpF0iVgoPGe2Buj1JGhBBFttedmCgjzSVWrShWOwIlea9uoyj6SwTQIPXjNrJri6IV1FOwDRaSv53ynRlTpg0cm0oV1WfZ8nY-envmcaqXBl2MuJ9_evQ4xBu5dr/s1600/CJ+Putting+up+Herbs1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQuMs46UMCKsYTrgl-JpF0iVgoPGe2Buj1JGhBBFttedmCgjzSVWrShWOwIlea9uoyj6SwTQIPXjNrJri6IV1FOwDRaSv53ynRlTpg0cm0oV1WfZ8nY-envmcaqXBl2MuJ9_evQ4xBu5dr/s400/CJ+Putting+up+Herbs1.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Saturday morning, I harvested 6 cups of sweet basil and made 3 batches of pesto; 2 for the freezer and 1 for dinner. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And then I began harvesting individual herbs and prepared them for the freezer.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
How you will use the herbs later on will dictate in what you freeze them. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The lemon balm was made into pesto in the food processor and blended with olive oil before it was placed into an ice cube tray. This will be wonderful on baked fish!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thyme and rosemary were placed in the tray with water.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Chicken stock and baked chicken - oh yumm. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And Sage was bathed in olive oil.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I love to fry my sage a bit for pork tenderloin. The oil is perfect for this.<br />
<b>NOTE</b> My trays have individual wells so that I can mix the herbs and liquid without it contaminating the next well.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSkt4e6t31I5244A6vlCABsELORLdgF64NIMa38VSc-t9W1uzHzzW6mcYSgk3ljXD2WDiI0-6UQ-3RNyep9z2tz1J6-YGblY01hmwo8RAVLNv4CNLJtMq_qhQNq4K7AV1p7kiJ5jxI4TGc/s1600/CJ+Putting+up+Herbs2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSkt4e6t31I5244A6vlCABsELORLdgF64NIMa38VSc-t9W1uzHzzW6mcYSgk3ljXD2WDiI0-6UQ-3RNyep9z2tz1J6-YGblY01hmwo8RAVLNv4CNLJtMq_qhQNq4K7AV1p7kiJ5jxI4TGc/s400/CJ+Putting+up+Herbs2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Place your tray in the freezer and freeze until solid.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Then pop out the herb cubes and place into labeled plastic bags.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
You will love yourself on those gloomy winter days!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Do you spot one of the jars of pesto?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8d8TE5thb2sVX4wJsM5IjEDpxcUdtte2-9XkjCfCbZmtblHH0oxrC7R2uF9f8NQzqkOCiUAYSZHLxwDG2zLxaIxbYvG7hg0_rhs1DxCCQzgwdJ7Pky0W5FLKoijyDH7MG784VQjGLsdNl/s1600/CJ+Putting+up+Herbs6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8d8TE5thb2sVX4wJsM5IjEDpxcUdtte2-9XkjCfCbZmtblHH0oxrC7R2uF9f8NQzqkOCiUAYSZHLxwDG2zLxaIxbYvG7hg0_rhs1DxCCQzgwdJ7Pky0W5FLKoijyDH7MG784VQjGLsdNl/s400/CJ+Putting+up+Herbs6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
After we removed the glass "screen" door and replaced it with a screen door, our yard cats Billy and Scaredy have taken to talking to Regan through the door. They don't even move when I come from around the side of the house and harvest. If I went out the kitchen door, they would have to move.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
How do you store your herbs for the winter?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/48/A1945C0DBECCA0646B7DE17B8B0CB60F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a></div>
Marlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594090260353327800.post-49552312513128582962013-08-06T20:38:00.000-05:002013-08-06T20:42:47.035-05:00White with a bit of color Tablescapes revisted<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitlY2h2s0C0_u2S7xtCjcDnTmUNb4-nRVn50CevIo1JQO_7OsQ6N5o3d2Wzbu2EScvsZEk0CZ55KaT0JdlDR3nxcBJr99CE7Kd-ykU1B3EyR8Sea4Tw4CKYDN5DAjm20Zp-VfCW4pGKYY/s1600/IMG_3623.jpg" class="overflowing decoded" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitlY2h2s0C0_u2S7xtCjcDnTmUNb4-nRVn50CevIo1JQO_7OsQ6N5o3d2Wzbu2EScvsZEk0CZ55KaT0JdlDR3nxcBJr99CE7Kd-ykU1B3EyR8Sea4Tw4CKYDN5DAjm20Zp-VfCW4pGKYY/s400/IMG_3623.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://marlisbennett.blogspot.com/2011/06/ode-to-number-52-tablescape-in-white_22.html" target="_blank">June 22, 2011</a><br />
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It's just really hot around here these days.<br />
I mean really hot. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I got in the car after work yesterday and the temp showed 113.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
By the time I got to the bank, both the car and the bank showed 105.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>ps..the links under the photos are links to the tablescapes themselves.</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvNJIg0qEmK1La2CXHiIfE9Rdpyul5qtINsQdqReXOwHRkcv35Et77zombItXdRS3w9pvmMZsYbv4o3PvyE6O1j5ov-oL4jE5YArqPnzFnnDHg6Y0zQXxpEJqm2FCOEHFBLhtWD1TYbrU/s1600/IMG_6189.jpg" class="decoded overflowing" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvNJIg0qEmK1La2CXHiIfE9Rdpyul5qtINsQdqReXOwHRkcv35Et77zombItXdRS3w9pvmMZsYbv4o3PvyE6O1j5ov-oL4jE5YArqPnzFnnDHg6Y0zQXxpEJqm2FCOEHFBLhtWD1TYbrU/s400/IMG_6189.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://marlisbennett.blogspot.com/2011/11/happy-thanksgivings-tablescape-2011.html" target="_blank">Thanksgivings 2011</a><br />
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://draft.blogger.com/"></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So I've been just wiped out.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But I'm not complaining. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We have no humidity, normally.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
However, it's been like a sweat lodge.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Humidity at greater than 50% some days.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9y0GunJ9KzJb1CEvEbdEgisRO-42DlKaKCRb5u0m3QUnWSaii5GtDIyFOH7pr0B_JwZ9DRDkL7HsLknxKqsOpAH2CUEOZRItbykHhUw6l7tSrSsFBtDuxUXSeZ8difJuB2Y-XmB4USq8/s1600/IMG_6431.jpg" class="decoded overflowing" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9y0GunJ9KzJb1CEvEbdEgisRO-42DlKaKCRb5u0m3QUnWSaii5GtDIyFOH7pr0B_JwZ9DRDkL7HsLknxKqsOpAH2CUEOZRItbykHhUw6l7tSrSsFBtDuxUXSeZ8difJuB2Y-XmB4USq8/s400/IMG_6431.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://marlisbennett.blogspot.com/2011/11/red-and-white-holiday-tablescape.html" target="_blank">Red and White Holiday 2011</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
The patio hasn't been completely finished yet.<br />
Our worker has been swamped and so we get pushed to the bottom of the list.<br />
I know I raised him better than that :)!! LOL<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjajYMPRubmFi_WctMBimvpIQRQsVV3RZQsCyMoY6VW3TUPV90dkRCdHPOxNvQXLjRsuZvGpsWVe8oygnPETts1K7ZKWPwaHasIpcpGgFcq-jc5etF97UMdihzimKzDEIBnqik6BPted_g/s1600/IMG_4295.jpg" class="decoded overflowing" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjajYMPRubmFi_WctMBimvpIQRQsVV3RZQsCyMoY6VW3TUPV90dkRCdHPOxNvQXLjRsuZvGpsWVe8oygnPETts1K7ZKWPwaHasIpcpGgFcq-jc5etF97UMdihzimKzDEIBnqik6BPted_g/s400/IMG_4295.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://marlisbennett.blogspot.com/2011/08/rustic-chic-tablescape.html" target="_blank">Rustic Chic 2011</a><br />
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Needless to say,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I've been a slug.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Lazy.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Not a creative ounce in my bones.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Keeping the plants watered takes all my energy.<br />
Slug.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJc8oRkvEfqlAOKd2W8foZ8pdo7H1ve9UPDMn5UKKfT5pLwf4hBYLfwgdQvSjMP9fXRbLpm_a9UmLk_EE0-JQUiFgSS5vozmFgrveCheKhyphenhyphenyzKII3QIehZVruhEzl1RUmfr07WpH1VwG8/s1600/IMG_2602.jpg" class="decoded overflowing" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJc8oRkvEfqlAOKd2W8foZ8pdo7H1ve9UPDMn5UKKfT5pLwf4hBYLfwgdQvSjMP9fXRbLpm_a9UmLk_EE0-JQUiFgSS5vozmFgrveCheKhyphenhyphenyzKII3QIehZVruhEzl1RUmfr07WpH1VwG8/s400/IMG_2602.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://marlisbennett.blogspot.com/2011/05/april-in-lubbock.html" target="_blank">April in Lubbock 2011</a><br />
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So while I'm longing for cooler temps,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And no new table in sight, </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I thought I'd share some previous</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
tablescape escapades.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhegKXCQAEDFYHHshQOVodznQuF1jtS4DEroWrK10-9d12lAr92j7ZMBqV8RafajtQtoclsPO-Q9TsQ9MOTiXAGs38Oie7SviwVpMBVWZMUKdT8b0y2Jk1_NzqqmdmjhPuwLG3ENN5G3Z8/s1600/IMG_2390.jpg" class="decoded overflowing" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhegKXCQAEDFYHHshQOVodznQuF1jtS4DEroWrK10-9d12lAr92j7ZMBqV8RafajtQtoclsPO-Q9TsQ9MOTiXAGs38Oie7SviwVpMBVWZMUKdT8b0y2Jk1_NzqqmdmjhPuwLG3ENN5G3Z8/s400/IMG_2390.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://marlisbennett.blogspot.com/2011/04/mikasa-giveaway-and-wisterias-last.html" target="_blank">Wisteria 2011</a><br />
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And I'm praying you won't be bored.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm just sorry I've neglected this blog for so long.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So bad of me huh?<br />
Slug. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ZN0Rgd0UPUEpqq4JOkEAj70omLkkfwW-OkB0CMuOzPbbO2s6BSDW1VEqCZdPNppAezZHsGNJHo0UoKXUs_8C4no267l-KB-eeC19JE4TgGYr5eg0UzLhXgJxM-_lomqrJ7bkl9dy2es/s1600/IMG_0554.jpg" class="decoded overflowing" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ZN0Rgd0UPUEpqq4JOkEAj70omLkkfwW-OkB0CMuOzPbbO2s6BSDW1VEqCZdPNppAezZHsGNJHo0UoKXUs_8C4no267l-KB-eeC19JE4TgGYr5eg0UzLhXgJxM-_lomqrJ7bkl9dy2es/s400/IMG_0554.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://marlisbennett.blogspot.com/2011/01/breaking-fast.html" target="_blank">Breaking the Fast 2011</a><br />
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But, I do have a brand new table planned for next week!<br />
Well I hope.<br />
Hoping cause I need some flowers.<br />
Hoping. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgBr2uxLt0AcLFCOopN_wmbXW_rX9DCGL7qd1hHZW_4Pr1niO4pR5j9Ve81rdA0BJFkK5l2N56NPgozKzShbcTh7J3HJhoQsZSE5Ldecxl89DfpB3y18JMdqHEQ3iqM7TOQM7Bm_74e3k/s1600/IMG_8486.jpg" class="shrinkToFit decoded" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgBr2uxLt0AcLFCOopN_wmbXW_rX9DCGL7qd1hHZW_4Pr1niO4pR5j9Ve81rdA0BJFkK5l2N56NPgozKzShbcTh7J3HJhoQsZSE5Ldecxl89DfpB3y18JMdqHEQ3iqM7TOQM7Bm_74e3k/s400/IMG_8486.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://marlisbennett.blogspot.com/2010/11/black-and-white-affair.html" target="_blank">A Black and White Affair</a><br />
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm hoping that the weekend will cooperate.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Cooler temps please, please.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Flowers to be had.</div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq5I4odt9noUJ5txOpQxvaAOIcwhlnhSV9mB9WsTz549hL6o8ccO9-Zv42ZadwwK7u1PDG-1QtAD8PcSTHHh274YWxXK_nRgl5FUDCBhFQahKmRbCJ_LY-ksVO0YPpKUn8DcDUQDeTlyui/s1600/CJ+Inspired+by+Blue+Tablescap10.jpg" class="decoded overflowing" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq5I4odt9noUJ5txOpQxvaAOIcwhlnhSV9mB9WsTz549hL6o8ccO9-Zv42ZadwwK7u1PDG-1QtAD8PcSTHHh274YWxXK_nRgl5FUDCBhFQahKmRbCJ_LY-ksVO0YPpKUn8DcDUQDeTlyui/s400/CJ+Inspired+by+Blue+Tablescap10.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://marlisbennett.blogspot.com/2013/02/inspired-by-blue-tablescape-and-giveaway.html" target="_blank">Inspired by Blue</a><br />
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And although I haven't set a table,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I have completed my set of Coalport Athlone blue dishes and Waterford Clarendon wine hocks,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
via eBay of course.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg0W8IQRmUMoup363WNrfjWzKGdkmxibR5-28LTl6UuCmRNJAkZqx6OS3V_zhyphenhyphenpuWUDdIkTvXYkxidW8ZkfQM8h548SBHxxOM58Xx7YUTICS8RgI_czOSkDP2UIxyZg2J8THo7LdMOJDB3/s1600/CJ+A+calm+welcome5.jpg" class="decoded overflowing" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg0W8IQRmUMoup363WNrfjWzKGdkmxibR5-28LTl6UuCmRNJAkZqx6OS3V_zhyphenhyphenpuWUDdIkTvXYkxidW8ZkfQM8h548SBHxxOM58Xx7YUTICS8RgI_czOSkDP2UIxyZg2J8THo7LdMOJDB3/s400/CJ+A+calm+welcome5.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://marlisbennett.blogspot.com/2013/01/a-calm-welcome-tablescape.html" target="_blank">A Calm Welcome 2013</a><br />
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And I was the lucky and most happy winner<br />
of a set of gorgeous Noritake Piedmont accent plates.<br />
Cannot wait to set that table!<br />
Thank you <a href="http://www.noritake.com/" target="_blank">Noritake</a>!!!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9us80dBh3sKOQvoeFPxl4mZx-xGJyWZxEUpUS-JO2DA_ZT9oLE2ejWXgpO9o21E-t2n9RAHafrDHvf2jWY0PLkinKACxQ01oPkHkSXjJE19o1kzIhtphuOUG87ldgm4xX_uOUrK7TwBxw/s1600/IMG_3625.jpg" class="decoded overflowing" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9us80dBh3sKOQvoeFPxl4mZx-xGJyWZxEUpUS-JO2DA_ZT9oLE2ejWXgpO9o21E-t2n9RAHafrDHvf2jWY0PLkinKACxQ01oPkHkSXjJE19o1kzIhtphuOUG87ldgm4xX_uOUrK7TwBxw/s400/IMG_3625.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://marlisbennett.blogspot.com/2012/07/paper-roses-and-lace-tablescape.html" target="_blank">Paper Roses and Lace 2012</a><br />
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And thanks to my friend <a href="http://entertainingwomen.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cherry Kay</a> from the gorgeous <a href="http://entertainingwomen.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Entertaining Women</a> blog,<br />
I was able to snag 10 Mottahedeh Musee des Arts pots de creme.<br />
Yep, one more table with these...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfisQT3T6ApGX-aSsFpBR3kmfcYwAyLulLhaOQmW_-sbsJFHk6tV0isOgLPUNrri3D6ixGsEYfF1BrGRR-JkYNAEX2UITkeLNN4Fyp2cmy1Z1Tu3FZj4d0dTwCSVbHV7vkq0SWI8pJXeqC/s1600/Mother%2527s+Day020.jpg" class="decoded overflowing" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfisQT3T6ApGX-aSsFpBR3kmfcYwAyLulLhaOQmW_-sbsJFHk6tV0isOgLPUNrri3D6ixGsEYfF1BrGRR-JkYNAEX2UITkeLNN4Fyp2cmy1Z1Tu3FZj4d0dTwCSVbHV7vkq0SWI8pJXeqC/s400/Mother%2527s+Day020.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://marlisbennett.blogspot.com/2012/05/tribute-to-mothers-everywhere.html" target="_blank">Tribute to Mothers Everywhere 2012</a><br />
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So please come back again,<br />
soon.<br />
I know the dog days of summer<br />
will soon be behind us.<br />
Are you longing for Fall, too?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ZYIbr40mLMJsrZgqW98JImORqFGBMJoc7A7w9LEataIMF7K3SrkSTiLGywSg56SLa3X6YvP4AGFmgcTTK3m4dtGVnsLvgNgAyDTMOLcLWa7oqrbf6F_oLpLWWkmHyUFp7HYPMaiEkAM/s1600/IMG_4768.jpg" class="decoded overflowing" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ZYIbr40mLMJsrZgqW98JImORqFGBMJoc7A7w9LEataIMF7K3SrkSTiLGywSg56SLa3X6YvP4AGFmgcTTK3m4dtGVnsLvgNgAyDTMOLcLWa7oqrbf6F_oLpLWWkmHyUFp7HYPMaiEkAM/s400/IMG_4768.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="300" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://marlisbennett.blogspot.com/2011/08/garden-party-tablescape.html" target="_blank">Garden Party 2011</a><br />
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Thank you so much for sticking with me.<br />
Thank you for inspiring me.<br />
Come visit <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/" target="_blank">Tablescape Thursdays</a> and <a href="http://www.cuisinekathleen.com/" target="_blank">Cuisine Kathleen</a> with me!!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/48/A1945C0DBECCA0646B7DE17B8B0CB60F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /><span id="goog_1837439433"></span><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_1837439434"><span id="goog_1837439435"></span><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_1837439436"></span></span></div>
Marlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1594090260353327800.post-76354235845248098632013-07-23T21:02:00.001-05:002013-07-23T21:02:44.011-05:00Teal and White tablescape<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBrrFLi2IHCj0qMc0IkBSE2c0ulKG3RURQwYJ0YSFoqmb4FwbefUxdGS-kETadfALfB9bqkSnoaWvMIMi0ltdo-sn6kovleUzWQJr6eKXn9R65F7hZQ3-uxoJKoYe3kmiNc5Pfc99w10cu/s1600/CJ+Teal+Tablescape2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBrrFLi2IHCj0qMc0IkBSE2c0ulKG3RURQwYJ0YSFoqmb4FwbefUxdGS-kETadfALfB9bqkSnoaWvMIMi0ltdo-sn6kovleUzWQJr6eKXn9R65F7hZQ3-uxoJKoYe3kmiNc5Pfc99w10cu/s400/CJ+Teal+Tablescape2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Back in June, the girls found themselves as guests at Diane's again. She is certainly a wonderful hostess and pulls out all the stops to entertain her guests. Sit back and enjoy this gorgeous table!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikiCBbtyOlh9DUw2tI7-N-Pgrvgwd4klIEdpPiQRdEqQ8pMcWEO4FAXVO-nlQsJH8MPEvZw3tRiP9Q9ClljDNEbpXetWhbSKLHHN3QvQPJsB_5Yi-kMQZ5G6dzoKJ3vgRpnED7caqtWiSb/s1600/CJ+Teal+Tablescape1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikiCBbtyOlh9DUw2tI7-N-Pgrvgwd4klIEdpPiQRdEqQ8pMcWEO4FAXVO-nlQsJH8MPEvZw3tRiP9Q9ClljDNEbpXetWhbSKLHHN3QvQPJsB_5Yi-kMQZ5G6dzoKJ3vgRpnED7caqtWiSb/s400/CJ+Teal+Tablescape1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Sorry about the phone pictures. Can you believe I left the camera at home? Me either! Teal, silver and white is really a very comforting and elegant setting.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO799IsttZybXqy0btDzOUdFQ0Lr2MKWAOHsA73pS0RVeLEcJdMpLOqzAEsiGe1oN8NfPtzPwi8rpQf0_tH3WIplHG2mOPoURvoScSQfvoSnteMxFlVvVnABMJKpjge2VR93KuWNNg9UZs/s1600/CJ+Teal+Tablescape6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO799IsttZybXqy0btDzOUdFQ0Lr2MKWAOHsA73pS0RVeLEcJdMpLOqzAEsiGe1oN8NfPtzPwi8rpQf0_tH3WIplHG2mOPoURvoScSQfvoSnteMxFlVvVnABMJKpjge2VR93KuWNNg9UZs/s400/CJ+Teal+Tablescape6.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Silver napkin rings held the napkin and sheath in place. Sheath from Pier One. Teal plates on silver chargers with a Pier One salad plate. Personalized place cards to make everyone feel wanted and welcomed.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGhL4ZvVuAcKzXHMBHUG23EsTWYNt28R9761viAbpOqL1wKgCjCT952wiGh7fRvDt4CB9-yMjrGD8d_72jpyPuph6jWA75LnNCyzJMcCaZSTYF9ofb5hjgesr1JhofZcGMz7lfBN5iwhHX/s1600/CJ+Teal+Tablescape7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGhL4ZvVuAcKzXHMBHUG23EsTWYNt28R9761viAbpOqL1wKgCjCT952wiGh7fRvDt4CB9-yMjrGD8d_72jpyPuph6jWA75LnNCyzJMcCaZSTYF9ofb5hjgesr1JhofZcGMz7lfBN5iwhHX/s400/CJ+Teal+Tablescape7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The teal glass plates let the charger shine right through.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRQfNCnJKHDqEryvqcCAKqlcGuRG9LhWDC6WlcEtQq9sYe1aZ1OnFDuaI1sSJCCLuzPC_5q6tsbEcMQcYvrpJoFVi-mupvwg0RVuNNCSB4w1cxqrvkZPVZDtBV8KgctwhoOGXA162G4Ldk/s1600/CJ+Teal+Tablescape3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRQfNCnJKHDqEryvqcCAKqlcGuRG9LhWDC6WlcEtQq9sYe1aZ1OnFDuaI1sSJCCLuzPC_5q6tsbEcMQcYvrpJoFVi-mupvwg0RVuNNCSB4w1cxqrvkZPVZDtBV8KgctwhoOGXA162G4Ldk/s400/CJ+Teal+Tablescape3.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Silver goblets always make a statement. Individual salt and peppers also graced each placesetting. Notice the peacock feathers sticking out of the rose centerpiece.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiniE4cB38upssnd_QJWVpeTSS-9wg_bX19xCP3wi8DaSVVQStG7i5J8c_JmcYPVT8gHWZj6dcmM5jLNWpp1oZeSLniwdL3daJ98wYEgblWNPQ0H3wsjaZ23vtCJ0cGDPK_3g7CeLRQ35gv/s1600/CJ+Teal+Tablescape4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiniE4cB38upssnd_QJWVpeTSS-9wg_bX19xCP3wi8DaSVVQStG7i5J8c_JmcYPVT8gHWZj6dcmM5jLNWpp1oZeSLniwdL3daJ98wYEgblWNPQ0H3wsjaZ23vtCJ0cGDPK_3g7CeLRQ35gv/s400/CJ+Teal+Tablescape4.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Gorgeous votive holders provided ambient light closer to the table. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghBwccog4gyznSIFz_dsB_NoZwJY2QTlH5ZmrYFyUCD4Yxvv38Ohc4OlDQEluNlRSigAjsXreUI_A1-8K_2odLv4u85OqIMnR4G21cfg2pFs-NtpLOUMaTBreVeS7sKXPELJdtjfx_dTMl/s1600/CJ+Teal+Tablescape5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghBwccog4gyznSIFz_dsB_NoZwJY2QTlH5ZmrYFyUCD4Yxvv38Ohc4OlDQEluNlRSigAjsXreUI_A1-8K_2odLv4u85OqIMnR4G21cfg2pFs-NtpLOUMaTBreVeS7sKXPELJdtjfx_dTMl/s400/CJ+Teal+Tablescape5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The table looked so opulent!! And the food matched the table decor, over the top wonderful!!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBnsiksXr9H-re68ITn5_-nmmoBdzkv9QjlsyJtUBD02L1C3vyeqzdH7tbCJ3O8uCW9SAqcEX4j4EYjSTIS5ZwST_3uEiIGKcvMZZcP_NpO-ygWLW9X4R1iijTN6qSshykEO3xOM3e3cTB/s1600/CJ+Teal+Tablescape8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBnsiksXr9H-re68ITn5_-nmmoBdzkv9QjlsyJtUBD02L1C3vyeqzdH7tbCJ3O8uCW9SAqcEX4j4EYjSTIS5ZwST_3uEiIGKcvMZZcP_NpO-ygWLW9X4R1iijTN6qSshykEO3xOM3e3cTB/s400/CJ+Teal+Tablescape8.jpg" width="298" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So glad you stopped by. Thank you Diane for your hospitality, generous invitations, delicious food and friendship! Linking to <a href="http://www.cuisinekathleen.com/" target="_blank">Cuisine Kathleen's Let's Dish</a> and <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/" target="_blank">Susan's Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch</a>.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Thanks all for coming by. I so appreciate your visits and comments. Summer has taken it's toll on us. The days are long and miserably hot (not complaining, really), the yard keeps calling with things to do and we've been on a trip or two. I'm sure things will get back to normal!! Oh wait, my sister in law, her daughter and four of her grands will be here this week... so much for normal!!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/48/A1945C0DBECCA0646B7DE17B8B0CB60F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a></div>
Marlishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.com28