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A Fork in the Road

May 25, 2011 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

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A big part of interior Design is accessories.  I love to find new and creative ways to re-purpose and Re~Style items.

Believe it or not, it took centuries before modern man and woman were convinced that using a fork was not barbaric.  Charles I of England is responsible for the modern table setting, when in 1633, he declared, “It is decent to use a fork.” The lower class continued to eat with their hands or a knife until a century later.
This simple invention not only makes eating civilized and less messy, it can be used for a variety of other purposes.

 

Look for odd-ball forks at Goodwill

A few bends with a needle-nose pliers can turn the fork into a stand.

Bend two tines forward and the other back.

It’s perfect as a recipe card holder…
Never loose your place when following a reciepe again!
or business card holder.

 

It makes a great conversation piece when placed on your desk.

You don’t need to bend the tines to use it as a plant marker.  If it’s stainless, you can use it outdoors as well.

Never forget which flower you planted.

This recipe is from my oldest friend Bonnie.

Friendship Brownies

Mix together:

1 cup plus 2 T all purpose flour
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
2/3 cup sugar
1 T baking powder
1/3 cup baking cocoa

Add:

1/2  cup chocolate chips
1/2  cup walnut

Beat:

3 eggs
2/3 cup oil
1 tsp vanilla

Add dry mixture.  Stir well.  Spread into greased 9” pan.  Bake 34-38 minutes at 350°.

Share with your friends and enjoy!

Filed Under: Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Room Service~Design Tips, Table Manners Tagged With: Accessories, Dinnerware, Display, Goodwill SEW, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Re~Style ~Chic

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