Would you dine outside on a snowy day if the Christmas table was set with the most gorgeous red flowers you’d ever seen? I’m not the biggest fan of winter but even I could be lured outside to enjoy the decadent beauty of this frosty scene. Wouldn’t it be fun to rent a cabin…
Thanksgiving is just two weeks and two days away!! Can you believe it? It’s hard for me to wrap my head around the close proximity of the holiday because we still have temps in the 60s and 70s here in Chicagoland. I’m still feeling summer in my bones even though the calendar says otherwise. But…
A couple days ago my daughter texted her Thanksgiving menu to me and I shockingly realized the holiday season is upon us! Seems like just yesterday was July and I was feeding the fish while wading in my pond. But here we are – it’s November! I started thinking about Thanksgiving table setting ideas and…
When it comes to celebrating Christmas with my loved ones, I prefer to host an evening holiday meal. I love the glow of candles and the tree lights while dining. It creates a warmth and ambiance that everyone appreciates. With that in mind, this year I created a natural and somewhat romantic Christmas table for…
Turkey Day is just one week and one day away. Are you ready? If you’re still looking for Thanksgiving table ideas, I’ve got some fresh inspiration for you, along with some past holiday tablescapes that are favorites of mine. If you live in a warmer climate, consider taking the party outside! I love this…
What is it about a beautiful table setting that makes a meal more memorable? My mother always set a pretty table for our holiday meals and I try to follow in her foot steps. See how to set a stunning fall table which can also be used for your Thanksgiving celebration. Sources are provided to…
Creating a pretty Easter table sets the mood for the spring holiday, which is often much needed after a cold, gray winter. You can choose to go all out and get super creative, or keep things simple if you’re crunched for time. Either way, be sure to check out these inspiring examples when you get…
Beautiful pink tulips are the inspiration for a sweet and soft pink and gray Valentine table setting. Seeing tulips at the grocery store for purchase has helped to brighten my spirits. We had two snowstorms one week apart in our area, which doesn’t help to relieve the winter blues. It’s funny how something as simple as…
Christmas carols are playing on Pandora, bits of ribbon and wrapping paper are on the floor, and I find myself a bit nostalgic remembering Christmases past. With that in mind, I’m sharing a favorite holiday table setting that features gold and crystal. I knew gold was going to be the central color of this particular…
Every year I think about a new idea for my Christmas table setting. This year I landed on a theme of wood and dark green. If you visited my Christmas home tour on Monday, you saw a glimpse of this tablescape. (This post contains affiliate links.) Today is Cozy Living Saturday, which means it’s…
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and you might be more focused on a thankful tablescape. But Christmas will be here soon so as long as you’re in the entertaining mood, why not noodle a few creative Christmas dining ideas? Keep it simple like the table above with a bough of greens for a table runner and…
Most of my Style Showcase friends must have been on the same wavelength this week. The majority of us are sharing table setting ideas in anticipation of Thanksgiving. At the end of this post you’ll find the winners of last week’s anniversary cash giveaway! Sand & Sisal | 23 Thanksgiving Table Ideas Shabbyfufu |…
Fall is a great time to gather with friends or family for a home-cooked meal. The earth is bearing its harvest and people move gatherings from the outdoors to inside. Today I have a collection of 7 fall table settings to inspire your intimate celebrations. September is apple-picking season and I love the simple…
Do you enjoy al fresco dining with the sounds of nature providing a little background music? If you’re a little reluctant to eat with the bugs, maybe these summer dining ideas and table settings will coax you to sup outside. (This post contains affiliate links.) Even if you don’t have a designated outdoor dining…
Our family plans for Easter were the same this year as every year. The family comes to our house for brunch and weather permitting, we have an outdoor Easter egg hunt. Unfortunately, that’s not happening this year since we’re all sheltering in place. Although it makes me sad, I’ll still set an Easter table for…
Less than two weeks until Christmas! It hardly seems possible. Before you panic about hosting your holiday dinner, check out these eleven Christmas table setting ideas that are sure to inspire your creativity for a fun holiday meal. Colored plates are a great way to create a festive holiday table setting. Red plates (above) look…
