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Rome Table Setting

May 5, 2016 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Rome Table Setting

Rome Table Setting. My tour of Italy for the ACAP fundraiser took me to Rome, a city filled with art, architecture and history. My centerpiece is a collage of picture frames, some with pictures, most without. I thought about how to build this stand for a long time. I  made several trips to the garden centers and finally found a vegetable … [Read more...]

Filed Under: By Special Arrangement, Dining Room ~ Chic, DIY, Freeze Frames, Great Gatherings, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Post, Re~Style ~Chic, Room Service~Design Tips, Table Manners, Upcycle~Chic, Vintage Chic Tagged With: ACAP, Artwork, Brunch, Contemporay Design, dinner party, Dinnerware, Entertaining, Holiday celebration, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Italian Art, Italy, Napkin folding, party planning, picture frames, Place settings, Rome, Rome table setting, Tablescape Thursday, vintage

Easter Table Setting in Blue and Orange

March 30, 2015 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

This year I decided to do something totally different with my Easter table setting. Forget the traditional spring colors of pink and green, I chose the unexpected combination of blue and orange. It all started with my love affair with shades of indigo and the lovely eggs I dyed with red cabbage. (See how I did it.) I haven't use my pretty … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Accessories, Color Chic, Dining Room ~ Chic, DIY, Easter Chic, Great Gatherings, Holiday Tablesettings, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Post, Table Manners, Upcycle~Chic Tagged With: Brunch, Color Chic, dinner party, Dinnerware, Easter, Easter eggs, Easter table setting, Entertaining, Holiday celebration, Holiday Decorating, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Napkin folding, party planning, Place settings, Tablescape Thursday

Super Bowl Party

January 30, 2013 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Super Bowl Party

For football fans, the Super Bowl is the biggest game of the season.  Green Bay Packer fans would enjoy it a lot more if our team was playing, but that doesn't mean we won't be watching. If you happen to be hosting a party or contributing to a pot luck, do it in real football style. Let your guests serve themselves and graze during the game with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Color Chic, Great Gatherings, Re~Style ~Chic, Upcycle~Chic Tagged With: Color Chic, dinner party, Dinnerware, Entertaining, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, party planning, Super Bowl Party, Tablescape Thursday

Retro Chic Christmas Tablesetting

December 18, 2012 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Retro Chic Christmas Tablesetting

With Christmas just a few days away, it’s not too late to think about setting a beautiful table.  Pull out what you have on hand then add a few vintage pieces for a charming Christmas table.   I started with a retro holiday table cloth.  It doesn’t matter if there are a few stains, they’ll be covered up!  Add bright red chargers.   I'm … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas Chic, Great Gatherings, Holiday Tablesettings, Upcycle~Chic, Vintage Chic Tagged With: antiques, Brunch, Christmas decorating, Christmas Table Setting, Color Chic, dinner party, Dinnerware, Entertaining, Holiday celebration, Holiday Decorating, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Napkin folding, party planning, Place settings, Retro Chic, Tablescape Thursday, vintage

4th of July Table Setting

June 26, 2012 By Merri Cvetan 1 Comment

4th of July Table Setting

Set a Yankee Doodle Table Setting The 4th of July means summer has officially started.  It’s a day of tradition for many families.  My group of friends has been going to the same parade since our high school days.  I take turns with my friend Bonnie hosting a pre-parade brunch. You know me, nothing I love better than setting a patriotic table for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Color Chic, Great Gatherings, Holiday Tablesettings, Re~Style ~Chic, Table Manners Tagged With: 4th of July, 4th of July table setting, dinner party, Dinnerware, Goodwill SEW, Holiday celebration, Holiday Decorating, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Napkin folding, Table settings, Tablescape Thursday

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