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Thanksgiving Harvest Table

November 10, 2011 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving Harvest Table

The fourth Thursday in November is a time for families to come together to share a great meal and appreciate what we have and express our gratitude for each other. Make your turkey and mashed potatoes even more appetizing with a fabulous table setting. I started with a woven charger in a deep walnut color.  You don’t need a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Great Gatherings, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Post, Signature Style~Chic, Table Manners, Vintage Chic Tagged With: Brunch, dinner party, Dinnerware, Entertaining, Goodwill SEW, Holiday celebration, Holiday table settings, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Napkin folding, party planning, Tablescape Thursday, Thanksgiving

Fright This Way~Decorate a Halloween Mantle

October 19, 2011 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Fright This Way~Decorate a Halloween Mantle

Don’t forget your mantle when decorating for Halloween.  I love to gather a variety of items to make an unexpected yet creative scene. The 3 key elements for a successful display are: Adding layers Combine textures Build on a variety of heights I placed a white pumpkin slightly off center.  To create balance, I chose a painted … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Great Gatherings, Halloween ~Chic, Post, Vintage Chic Tagged With: dinner party, Halloween, Halloween ~Chic, Holiday celebration, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Tablescape Thursday

Set a Fabulous Table for Mom

April 25, 2011 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Set a Fabulous Table for Mom

Celebrate Mom The most important day of the year is May 8, Mother’s Day.  At least that is what I always told my kids!  What better way to honor Mom than with brunch or luncheon.  Of course that starts with a beautifully set table. Almost everything I used came from my shopping trips at Goodwill stores.  I always check out house wares … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Great Gatherings, Post, Table Manners, Vintage Chic Tagged With: Brunch, Color Chic, Contemporay Design, dinner party, Dinnerware, Entertaining, Holiday celebration, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Mother's Day, Napkin folding, party planning, Place settings, Tablescape Thursday

Mardi Gras Party

March 1, 2011 By Merri Cvetan 2 Comments

Mardi Gras Party

Mardi Gras, the day before Ash Wednesday, is celebrated in New Orleans with parades, costumes, food and drink.  New Orleans (“its naw-lins honey”, as one local pointed out to me!) is a wonderful city.  I look forward to returning someday.  Since it won’t be next week, I decided to make my own “Fat Tuesday” party at home. I started with a gold … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Great Gatherings, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Signature Style~Chic, Table Manners Tagged With: Color Chic, dinner party, Dinnerware, Entertaining, Holiday celebration, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Mardi Gras, Napkin folding, party planning, Place settings, Tablescape Thursday

Dish Up Holiday Cheer!

December 20, 2010 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Dish Up Holiday Cheer!

Dish Up Holiday Cheer I love it when an idea takes a life of its own.  Like my picture frame place mats.  They were great for Halloween and Thanksgiving and even more perfect for Christmas. Although red and green are traditional holiday colors, they just never seem to get old.  Set a colorful table for a Christmas Eve dinner or morning … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas Chic, Freeze Frames, Great Gatherings, Post Tagged With: Brunch, Christmas Chic, Christmas decorating, Color Chic, dinner party, Dinnerware, Entertaining, Holiday celebration, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Napkin folding, party planning, Place settings, Tablescape Thursday

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