Tag Archives: San Remo

The Pioneer Woman, Some Chefs, and a Road Block

Posted on February 18, 2016 by

I’m sure I’m not the only tablescaper out there who sometimes gets stuck and just cannot think of a way to do a table. That happened to me yesterday. I wanted to use my colorful Pioneer Woman plates and went through … Continue reading →

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Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!

Posted on January 30, 2016 by

I’m a little later than usual with a Mardi Gras table, but I was waiting for some things that I had ordered to come in. More on that in a bit. Quick Quiz: When does the season of Mardi Gras … Continue reading →

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Pink Dining Room Plus Shop Miss A

Posted on January 21, 2016 by

A couple of months ago my mother-in-law picked up these lovely plates at a sale. I recognized them immediately as Homer Laughlin and that they blend in perfectly with my Sunrise, Gold Crown, and Danube chinas. It is on the … Continue reading →

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New Look in the Dining Room and a Bargain

Posted on January 7, 2016 by

I think I have mentioned in my last couple of posts that I am way behind on putting away Christmas and doing a general cleaning and reorganizing in my home. Today is the first full day that I have been … Continue reading →

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Living Room, Dining Room Christmas Decor

Posted on December 7, 2015 by

I have spent the last few days working on making the house look in the holiday spirit, and I am exhausted! If you read my blog, you know that I have a lot of Christmas dishes and I like to … Continue reading →

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Simple Halloween Table Plus My Skin Care Story

Posted on October 26, 2015 by

The biggest…and probably only…drawback to being in the antiques and collectibles business is the amount of storage space needed. Luckily, I am an empty-nester, so I do have everything stored in our small extra bedroom, but it always feels stressful … Continue reading →

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Halloween Tables II Plus Festival Update

Posted on October 21, 2015 by

David and I took some of his restored furniture to our fall festival, a venue for local artisans, this weekend. We were so excited that we sold well and hope to do it again next year. This table and chairs … Continue reading →

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Halloween Tables, Fall Arts Festival, and a Getaway

Posted on October 15, 2015 by

Although I have had my fall décor out forever….I got it out way too early, when it was still 100 degrees outside…., I was a little late getting out the Halloween items. I mentioned a few posts back that I … Continue reading →

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Bargains and Pumpkins and Candy, Oh My!

Posted on October 7, 2015 by

Before I get into today’s tablescape, I have a few bargains to share with you. I haven’t shared any booth purchases here lately…well, I haven’t really made any to speak of, to tell the truth. In the past few days, … Continue reading →

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It’s Fall at The Friendly Village Plus Purge Results

Posted on September 10, 2015 by

It’s a cool 85 here today! Of course, with this low temp, I am continuing the fall theme. My mother-in-law gave me these great placemats which are perfect for this time of the year. I love the harvest colors plus the unexpected … Continue reading →

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