tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76336460172815952552024-03-14T03:41:48.596-04:00Beeutiful By DesignBeeutiful by DesignBeeutiful by Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03480848506799355700noreply@blogger.comBlogger340125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633646017281595255.post-42776977697609432422020-06-13T13:30:00.002-04:002020-06-13T13:30:33.197-04:00BBQ Summer Table<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What fun setting up this summery bbq table</div>
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in my kitchen! </div>
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Stripes, checks and gingham are the perfect</div>
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mix of pattern play for summer days.</div>
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The settings were a mix of black white red </div>
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and pops of yellow!</div>
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This Piggy Platter is perfect for</div>
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your burgers, toppings or anything</div>
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your table.</div>
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Hamburger salt and pepper are</div>
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the perfect touch for the table.</div>
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The paper black and white stripe</div>
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foundation for the silk geranium</div>
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and fern arrangement.</div>
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I stocked some fun kitchen timers</div>
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this year at the store, this ketchup bottle</div>
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being one of them. They are a fun whimsical</div>
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to add to your kitchen.</div>
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We love our American Flag in the</div>
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kitchen all year long, but</div>
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summertime is one of our favorite times.</div>
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At each place setting I set a bottle cap coaster</div>
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for the beer bottles.</div>
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The set of four melamine plates</div>
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are shatterproof and can be used inside</div>
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for slippery fingers and outdoors poolside.</div>
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For your corn cob I found these tray</div>
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and pig holders on Amazon.</div>
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stop by the store to pickup items</div>
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for your BBQ table soon!</div>
Beeutiful by Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03480848506799355700noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633646017281595255.post-90235994763883308832020-04-15T19:24:00.005-04:002020-04-15T19:24:56.862-04:00Beeutiful Beehive Tablescape<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thanks for stopping by. Today's table is setup</div>
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for the bee lover in mind.</div>
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The table is grounded with this great bee skep</div>
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I found online a few years ago.</div>
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For our place setting we've used</div>
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the white and gold metal plate chargers,</div>
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a white milk glass dinner plate,</div>
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a yellow linen napkin with a embroidered bee</div>
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and a gold bee napkin ring.</div>
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Vintage yellow glasses match the napkins</div>
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for a sunny table.</div>
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These cute bee and lavender paper cocktail napkins were </div>
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placed around the table.</div>
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Trivet tray Queen Bee plates</div>
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were placed around the table for</div>
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extra fun.</div>
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I can't wait to share all these items with</div>
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you when we reopen for business in</div>
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Welcome to the table!</div>
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Where we are featuring a Valentine's Edition</div>
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of the Grandson Date Night~</div>
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Taco Bout Love!</div>
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I used my everyday flatware along with a Love You</div>
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paper napkin and red paper plate from the store.</div>
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I thought this conversation heart paper</div>
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placemat was the perfect "talk" theme.</div>
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Valentine's Day is not really three grandsons</div>
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cup of tea so I'm always trying to think of </div>
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out of the box boy themes.</div>
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I saw these taco holders on Amazon & the idea </div>
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came to me to make it tacos and dinsosaurs!</div>
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Regular red roses did not see the </div>
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right fit for this table so I picked up a bouquet</div>
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Then I sprinkled some plastic</div>
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multi colored dinosaurs around</div>
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Adding these adorable</div>
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Tacos are my Valentine cocktail</div>
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napkins, which fit the theme perfectly.</div>
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We are back at the kitchen table </div>
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This time I combined milkglass, orange and white</div>
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gingham paper placemats, buffalo plaid chargers</div>
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Halloween tea towels,</div>
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black paper plates & festive Halloween paper napkins.</div>
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At each place setting there's a mix and match</div>
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set of flatware.</div>
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In addition I used Queen of Halloween</div>
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black and orange paper cocktail napkins</div>
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To secure the napkins I placed</div>
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a skull napkin ring on each place setting.</div>
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And I put a ghost spreader </div>
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be fun for buttering toast!</div>
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I filled each milk glass compote with </div>
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stripe and polka dot pumpkins.</div>
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I set those in front of my B O O sign.</div>
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My ghost and cat pumpkin </div>
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my Halloween tables.</div>
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Here's a better picture of the B O O sign, </div>
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which lights up at night. </div>
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but I linked it below.</div>
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hope you enjoyed the table!</div>
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Make time to celebrate the blessings of</div>
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family and friends this Halloween.</div>
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Stop by the Store and pickup some goodies today!</div>
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We are open Thursday -Saturday 11-4.</div>
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All the items on the table are available</div>
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Milkglass Vintage</div>
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Black and White Large Pumpkin TJ Maxx</div>
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Small Pumpkins Pier One Last Year-</div>
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BOO sign <a href="https://www.amazon.com/B-Led-Metal-Boo-Sign/dp/B01HZWVPGI/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=BOO+sign&qid=1571327406&sr=8-7">Amazon</a></div>
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Black Mix Flatware <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Brilliant-Colored-Lifestyle-Utensils-Translucent/dp/B01IOBETJY/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=black+and+white+flatware+mix&qid=1571327500&s=home-garden&sr=1-1">Amazon</a></div>
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Ghost Cat S&P My Collection Years Ago</div>
Beeutiful by Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03480848506799355700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633646017281595255.post-5877043540824885802019-10-15T17:44:00.003-04:002019-10-15T17:44:50.715-04:00Booutiful Breakfast Table<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
With Halloween falling on a weekday this year</div>
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why not plan a special celebration</div>
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Halloween Booutiful breakfast?</div>
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The best thing is everything here</div>
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is paper so it's an </div>
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easy weekday cleanup!</div>
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Starting with plaid napkins I used as placemats</div>
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I found these orange and black plaid napkins </div>
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on Amazon last year,</div>
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but we've several similar styles at the store.</div>
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Next I used an old set of </div>
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black cat and ghost salt and peppers</div>
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and paper buffalo check cups.</div>
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Finally I layered black dinner plate,</div>
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an orange salad plate and a Boo napkin.</div>
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All of these are available at the store.</div>
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I found the flatware on Amazon for $20 for the set.</div>
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Here's the link:</div>
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A few festive pumpkins down the center</div>
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and one at each place setting.</div>
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Beeutiful by Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03480848506799355700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633646017281595255.post-33611024496328993682019-10-09T20:09:00.000-04:002019-10-09T20:09:13.932-04:00Murder Mystery Girls Night Ideas<div style="text-align: center;">
Earlier this week I shared a</div>
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tablescape for a Ghoulish Girls Night.</div>
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Today I'm sharing ideas to plan your own</div>
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Murder Mystery Night.</div>
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This would be a great idea </div>
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for Girls Night, but also</div>
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for a birthday party or family gathering.</div>
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<img alt="Murder Mystery Party Games - A Taste for Wine and Murder, Host Your Own Murder Mystery Dinner for 8 Adult Players, Solve the Case with Crime Scene Clues, 18 Years and Up" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71DDiTAnlXL._AC_SY606_.jpg" /></div>
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When I began planning this earlier this summer</div>
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I thought I would have to develop an entire</div>
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theme dinner plan for the murder mystery.</div>
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However, once I began the research I </div>
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discovered so many affordable</div>
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kits and games already available </div>
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for purchase online.</div>
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I found several at Amazon.</div>
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In addition there are a lot of free</div>
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planning guides/scripts if</div>
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you search my Pinterest page.</div>
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Here's the link to several below:</div>
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<a href="https://propartyplanner.com/murder-mystery-scripts-for-your-next-murder-mystery-party/">https://propartyplanner.com/murder-mystery-scripts-for-your-next-murder-mystery-party/</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.endlessblissblog.com/2018/07/murder-mystery-dinner-party.html">http://www.endlessblissblog.com/2018/07/murder-mystery-dinner-party.html</a></div>
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<a href="https://partiesbytanea.com/2019/05/02/how-to-host-a-murder-mystery-party/">https://partiesbytanea.com/2019/05/02/how-to-host-a-murder-mystery-party/</a></div>
Beeutiful by Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03480848506799355700noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633646017281595255.post-79801905200222252752019-08-30T11:45:00.002-04:002019-08-30T11:45:34.053-04:00Football Kickoff!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Are you ready for football season?</div>
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I know for many of us the kids football</div>
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has already started about a month ago,</div>
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but the official NFL and college games</div>
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start this weekend.</div>
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In celebration I setup this football theme</div>
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table mixing vintage and new along with </div>
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my favorite blue and white!</div>
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Football coasters are under milk glass tumblers</div>
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along with football placemats and squeeze balls.</div>
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You can find the placemats & coasters at the store</div>
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the little footballs were from Amazon.</div>
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I used our everyday plates and flatware</div>
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but added a nay linen tassel napkin.</div>
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The centerpiece was a bowlful of footballs</div>
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always a hit with the grandsons.</div>
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Beeutiful by Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03480848506799355700noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633646017281595255.post-65462906413857264402019-08-21T20:41:00.002-04:002019-08-21T20:41:33.955-04:00LATE SUMMER SUNFLOWER SHOWER<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Are you enjoying the late summer </div>
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as much as I am? The days are definitely</div>
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This table is a perfect casual setup for </div>
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a sunflower theme bridal or baby shower</div>
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or luncheon for a special someone.</div>
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I mixed vintage with new in a </div>
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neutral brown color combination</div>
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with a few pops of yellow and coral.</div>
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Vintage brown dripware hull pottery</div>
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dinner plates, teacups and servings pieces</div>
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along with vintage amber glasses </div>
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went perfectly with the sunflower linen and paper</div>
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napkins.</div>
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I thought the coral hydrangea made a nice</div>
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nod to summer without being too loud.</div>
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This little sugar pot has lost its creamer mate,</div>
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but he was to cute not to put out on a saucer.</div>
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My Great Aunt always entertained with both</div>
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linen and paper napkins on the table.</div>
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She said the linen was for "show" and the</div>
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the paper was for lipstick & bbq! </div>
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I have adopted her idea as well.</div>
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The bronzed sunflower napkin rings</div>
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match the dinner plate,</div>
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which has a flower pattern around the border.</div>
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And the brown check paper table runner</div>
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makes a perfect base layer.</div>
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I have two sets of bamboo flatware</div>
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light and dark brown. Since it's still</div>
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summer I decided to use the light brown.</div>
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You can find the dark version still </div>
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online at </div>
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Beeutiful by Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03480848506799355700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633646017281595255.post-75351376171743538262019-08-08T20:30:00.000-04:002019-08-08T20:30:48.739-04:00Dog Days of Celebrating!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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all things dog gone good!</div>
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Bright colors and playful patterns adorn this table</div>
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for a fun celebration. I used my <a href="https://www.lenox.com/totally-tikaa-black-white-gingham-dinner-plates/product/884143">Lenox dinner plates</a></div>
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along with mix and match Sabre flatware,</div>
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adorable dog paper napkins and salad plates & </div>
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vintage yellow glassware.</div>
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I love the blue and white check</div>
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paper table runner with all the other colors of the table.</div>
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with red collar napkin rings</div>
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I found on Ebay ages ago.</div>
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The cutest little dog place card</div>
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holders are waiting for your name at the table.</div>
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I got these a few years ago</div>
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at Boxwoods in Atlanta.</div>
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A few mini stuffed puppies scattered on the table</div>
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are now making a favorite playtime</div>
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activity with our grandson Max.</div>
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I found them on <a href="https://www.orientaltrading.com/realistic-stuffed-dogs-a2-6_1310.fltr?keyword=stuffed+dog">Oriental Trading</a>.</div>
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A magnetic salt and pepper showing that </div>
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cats and dogs can really be friends.</div>
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Purchased on Amazon <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Friends-Magnetic-Ceremic-Pepper-Shakers/dp/B004RQD5GY/ref=sr_1_3?crid=19KMAN2F2BZWQ&keywords=cat+and+dog+salt+and+pepper+shakers&qid=1565310237&s=gateway&sprefix=cat+and+dog+salt+and+%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-3">Here.</a></div>
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A quick and simple centerpiece of</div>
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Gerber daisies make the final touch</div>
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to our fun table!</div>
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Wouldn't this be a great table</div>
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along with a hot dog bar</div>
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with tons of toppings.</div>
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Celebrate the blessings of family & friends</div>
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with easy and elegant ideas that are fun!</div>
Beeutiful by Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03480848506799355700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633646017281595255.post-35685484615487475742019-07-25T19:05:00.000-04:002019-07-25T19:05:47.943-04:00Shark Week Grandson Date Night<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Welcome to my Grandsons Date Night</div>
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Shark Week theme table!</div>
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Do you celebrate Shark Week at your house?</div>
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I thought it was a perfect theme</div>
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for Grandson Date Night.</div>
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I was a little at a loss for what to feature.</div>
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I knew I wanted paper items because Date Night</div>
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with the Grandsons is always a week night, </div>
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which means I have worked a nine hour day</div>
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and clean up must be easy.</div>
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I used a silver and white stripe paper runner</div>
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and centered some grocery store flowers </div>
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then sprinkled in some shark week toys</div>
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we could also use in the pool that night.</div>
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Paper aqua blue dinner plates and </div>
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buffalo plaid napkins matched the shark suckers I found</div>
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online <a href="https://www.amazon.com/pack-Pool-Ocean-Party-UNDER/dp/B07PV5NK54/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=shark+suckers&qid=1564095440&s=gateway&sr=8-4" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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I also purchased some shark</div>
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down the center too.</div>
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You can find those <a href="https://www.amazon.com/7color-Swimming-Pool-Torpedo-Shark-%EF%BC%884-Pack%EF%BC%89/dp/B01NBVF0LA/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=shark+diving+toy&qid=1564095499&s=gateway&sr=8-3" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Finally I used a bath toy mama shark</div>
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with her three little baby sharks next to</div>
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where our youngest grandson sits.</div>
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I like him to have things</div>
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he can play with off the table during dinner</div>
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to entertain him while we are</div>
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heating up or cleaning up!</div>
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You can buy that online <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Playmaker-Toys-Rubber-Family-Bathtub/dp/B004US0QPW/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=shark+bath+toy&qid=1564095622&s=gateway&sr=8-5">here.</a></div>
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Final table touches were the paper buffalo plaid</div>
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cups I have had for ages</div>
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& our everyday flatware.</div>
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Here is a close up picture of the shark suckers</div>
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and diving sticks.</div>
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Check out the video of this table on my</div>
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Hope you celebrate in some way this weekend!</div>
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Welcome to the Little Bee House</div>
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where we are decorated for the </div>
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Fourth celebrations.</div>
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I kept it pretty low key this summer</div>
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using items I already had and purchasing</div>
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new mini flags for the flower urns.</div>
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The black wicker rocking chairs and table</div>
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got a coat of fresh paint and are looking </div>
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patriotically spiffy!</div>
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I added flag pillow covers</div>
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found <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075FM2DGW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">here</a> on Amazon.</div>
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And a faux geranium plant found</div>
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at QVC last year, but is on clearance now</div>
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at this <a href="https://www.qvc.com/Geranium-%26-Berries-Planter-by-Valerie.product.H213547.html?sc=SRCH" target="_blank">link</a>.</div>
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The table and urns also got </div>
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a fresh coat of paint.</div>
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We are using all white and green</div>
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in the landscaping this year</div>
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so I went with ferns and topiaries </div>
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on & around the porch table.</div>
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In the urns we planted begonias, marigolds</div>
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and red geraniums.</div>
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Along with flowers a few flag</div>
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found <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GKHNYPO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">here</a> on Amazon.</div>
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this summer and a taste of Patriotic!</div>
Beeutiful by Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03480848506799355700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633646017281595255.post-59033323712909578992019-06-20T16:49:00.002-04:002019-06-20T16:49:44.160-04:00Summer Pool Party!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Welcome and thanks for stopping by!</div>
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Today I am sharing the setup I did for </div>
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a Girls Night Swim I hosted, but this would be a great</div>
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setup for any pool theme party this summer.</div>
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We used all paper here to cut down</div>
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I used <a href="https://www.target.com/p/creativeware-set-of-8-circus-tumblers-24oz-acrylic/-/A-50246960" target="_blank">plastic glasses</a> from Target so the girls</div>
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Flip flop theme paper napkins, green paper dinner plates</div>
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and<a href="https://www.orientaltrading.com/tropical-party-stir-sticks-a2-34_1699.fltr?keyword=tropical+stir+stick" target="_blank"> tropical</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.orientaltrading.com/tropical-party-stir-sticks-a2-34_1699.fltr?keyword=tropical+stir+stick" target="_blank">stir sticks </a>from Oriental Trading add fun!</div>
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<a href="https://www.orientaltrading.com/sunglasses-picks-a2-13641305.fltr?keyword=sunglasses+picks&directSearch=true" target="_blank">Sunglass picks</a> were super fun for fruit and cheese</div>
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selections from the blue and white tray.</div>
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Along with multi colored spreaders</div>
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setup on blue and white plates</div>
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where I placed an assortment</div>
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of sandwich spreads from our</div>
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local Pauls Deli.</div>
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For fun I added <a href="https://www.orientaltrading.com/flip-flop-keychains-a2-34_558.fltr" target="_blank">flip flop keychains</a></div>
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to match the paper napkins</div>
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as take home favors for the girls.</div>
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I also added these <a href="https://www.orientaltrading.com/beach-ball-picks-a2-13648847.fltr?keyword=beach+ball+pick&directSearch=true" target="_blank">beach ball picks</a> to match</div>
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the <a href="https://www.orientaltrading.com/inflatable-5-classic-mini-beach-balls-a2-49_226.fltr?keyword=mini+beach+balls" target="_blank">mini inflatable beach balls</a></div>
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I scattered around the table, both</div>
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are from Oriental Trading.</div>
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After working a full day</div>
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I made it easy for myself by getting</div>
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pre cut fruit for the fruit tray from Pauls Deli.</div>
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And fresh baked buns for the sandwiches </div>
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from the bakery.</div>
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Here is a 'high" shot of the buffet table</div>
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in the kitchen. I setup everything the night</div>
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before so after work the night of the party all I had to do</div>
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was plate the food and enjoy!</div>
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My florist did a beautiful job of </div>
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Welcome in to our Spring Tulip Dinner Table!</div>
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While Spring is not technically beginning</div>
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until next week, I could not wait to share this table!</div>
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Starting with a base layer of blue and white check table runner</div>
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and these magnificent floral placemats.</div>
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Then added the tulips purchased at Whole Foods</div>
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on Sunday which were in the blue and white vase</div>
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from my own collection. This is four bunches of ten tulips</div>
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if you are counting~at $5/bunch I still thought it was a great deal.</div>
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Next I added the paper plates, napkins and coasters</div>
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from our blue and white collection at the store.</div>
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Picking up on the yellow tulips in the centerpiece</div>
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I used yellow flatware, which I had bought</div>
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online at One Kings Lane a few years ago.</div>
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I used my blue and white spode butter dish</div>
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and salt and pepper in the center of the table.</div>
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When grabbing those out of the china cabinet,</div>
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I saw my blue and white frog place card holders</div>
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and thought -let's have them join the party!</div>
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They are holding paper place cards</div>
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from the blue and white collection.</div>
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in antique shops, but it's also still available</div>
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My vintage set of Indiana glasses seemed</div>
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to mix in well with all the shades of blue</div>
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and frankly are always such a great touch</div>
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I reach for them again and again.</div>
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I tired a new method for my tulips</div>
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and arranged them only in a few inches of water</div>
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as I'd seen on a <a href="https://www.southernliving.com/news/ina-garten-how-to-care-for-tulips" target="_blank">Ina Garten post</a>.</div>
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They really did not spread out like they typically do</div>
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and I have been very happy with them this week.</div>
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Below is a few close up shots of our frog friend.</div>
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The colors and pattern mix so well together!</div>
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The details on the vase and frog match the pattern</div>
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detail on the placemat and place cards perfectly.</div>
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The best thing about this table setting</div>
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is that it is all paper except</div>
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When it's Valentines Day but you</div>
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have all grandsons, the usual</div>
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would be in hog heaven with this table!</div>
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As usual I used all paper for this setting,</div>
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keeping it simple and easy for cleanup.</div>
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A red and white check runner was used for </div>
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the base of the tablescape.</div>
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Then I layered pink dinner plates and heart napkins.</div>
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For the napkins I used a traditional fold on the plate</div>
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and then a diagonal fold underneath.</div>
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Sweet little white, pink and red heart</div>
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embroidered pigs are scattered around the table.</div>
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I thought the roses matched the napkins and</div>
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pigs in color and theme quite well!</div>
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A final few fun touches I couldn't resist.</div>
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"Splat" pig balls and pig noses will sure</div>
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add some fun the our dinner!</div>
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These splat balls are rather sticky and</div>
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first thing they pick up!</div>
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Followed second by the pig noses.</div>
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Not really liking the look of them, but</div>
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it will be fun sure on date night!</div>
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No glasses on the table yet</div>
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mostly because we always use mini cans or bottles</div>
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for the boys and let them pick what they want to drink.</div>
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I hope you are celebrating with family & friends.</div>
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Paper runner, plates and napkins from </div>
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Beeutiful by Design</div>
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11720 Old Shelbyville Rd Louisville KY</div>
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Embroidered pigs, splat balls and noses from</div>
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Today I'm sharing</div>
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my Winters Garden table.</div>
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I started planning this table with the black background</div>
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placemats and paper napkins as the focus.</div>
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salad plate and green glassware may have stole the show!</div>
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I just love the way the Fitz and Floyd napkin rings with berries</div>
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pickup the berries in the placemat!</div>
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The lavender and green plaid silk napkins mirror the </div>
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lavender and green in the roses centerpiece and </div>
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the yellow roses pickup the yellow bees on the salad plates</div>
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and lemon napkin rings.</div>
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I am in love with the Lenox Tikaa gingham dinner plates.</div>
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They go with everything and make a great neutral.</div>
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A bird's eye view shows the </div>
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Napoleon bee flatware from Wallace Silversmiths.</div>
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The Indiana glassware set of five was a great find at an</div>
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The beeutiful gold border of the placemat and napkin</div>
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really pop off the black background.</div>
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I was in love with the floral centerpiece.</div>
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I first thought the yellow and lavender would not </div>
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match but I was delighted with the result!</div>
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I put my dessert set of brass fork and spoon</div>
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above the place setting and was delighted with the match</div>
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against the napkins!</div>
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Placemats and Paper Napkins -Beeutiful by Design</div>
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Dinner Plate -<a href="https://www.lenox.com/product/884143" target="_blank">Lenox</a></div>
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Salad Plate -<a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/lou-rota-nature-table-dessert-plate2?category=SEARCHRESULTS&color=030&quantity=1&size=One%20Size&type=REGULAR" target="_blank">Anthropologie </a></div>
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Flatware -<a href="https://www.horchow.com/Wallace-Silversmiths-5-Piece-Napoleon-Bee-Place-Setting-bee-flatware/cprod87840002___/p.prod?icid=&searchType=MAIN&rte=%252Fsearch.jsp%253FN%253D0%2526Ntt%253Dbee%252520flatware&grpId=cprod87840002&eItemId=cprod84620001&cmCat=search&focusProductId=cprod84620001" target="_blank">Horchow</a></div>
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Linen Napkins, Fruit Napkin Rings, </div>
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Dessert Set and Glassware all vintage.</div>
Beeutiful by Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03480848506799355700noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633646017281595255.post-35781249830926685862019-01-19T18:51:00.002-05:002019-01-19T18:51:38.626-05:00Roses Tea Party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Welcome to the roses tea party!</div>
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I combined my love for blue and white along</div>
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with roses and tea parties for this tablescape.</div>
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From the grocery store I purchased a mix of roses</div>
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and arranged them in my blue and white bee teapot for the centerpiece.</div>
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Then I started adding my blue and white pieces</div>
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of teacups, dinner plates</div>
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and the matching sugar and creamer set.</div>
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I found these adorable</div>
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miniature tea cup and tea pot</div>
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place card holders, which</div>
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just happened to come with rose</div>
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place cards!</div>
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I layered brightly colored paper</div>
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teacup napkins with navy</div>
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linen napkins with teal and lime tassels</div>
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and then slipped on the Spode blue and white</div>
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napkin rings.</div>
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Chinz tea bag holders were</div>
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used as a bread and butter plate for whimsy.</div>
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My final touch was a mixed set of chinzy flatware,</div>
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which came with a fork, knife and two spoons so</div>
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breaking with tradition I placed</div>
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I really enjoyed putting these elements</div>
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and want to thank you for stopping by!</div>
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Here are the sources for the table:</div>
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Place mats -gift but I found similar at <a href="https://www.macys.com/shop/product/spode-table-linens-set-of-4-blue-italian-placemats?ID=702941" target="_blank">Macy's</a></div>
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Dinnerware, tea cup cream & sugar and napkin ring -</div>
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Napkins -Blue linen & tea cup paper -Beeutiful by Design</div>
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Bee Teapot -<a href="https://www.replacements.com/p/sadek-bees-blue-teapot-lid/sadbeeb/88566101" target="_blank">Replacements LTD</a></div>
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Tea bag plate -<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004GXAANY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div>
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Flatware - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IOBERAA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div>
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Tea placecard holder & cards - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0751WCL2D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div>
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Thanks for stopping by to visit. I thought I would share my listing of online or virtual book clubs since our theme this week is Book Club. My 2019 goal is to read two books per month.<br />
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I began researching these a few years ago when my Crohns Disease all but made it impossible for me to leave the house. I enjoyed reading and that was one of the few things I could do at home.<br />
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You may want to go to the book club meeting or online chat or like me you may just enjoy reviewing the selections each month and picking a few for your own reading list.<br />
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1. Hello Sunshine<br />
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Hello Sunshine is the company of Reese Witherspoon. She started a book club last year I believe and I have read several of her 2018 selections and they were all good. She has a Facebook page you can follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ReesesBookClubxHelloSunshine" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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2. Barnes and Noble<br />
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Barnes and Noble bookstore has started a book club in their store. It does not meet monthly, but you can find out more information about <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-only-woman-in-the-room-marie-benedict/1128189920?ean=9781492696827&dpid=tds3rjqdu&mi_ecmp=b5b984ec-0994-4659-b490-295e77e8b336&sourceId=L000029065&sid=NRT&st=EML&2sid=190108_NM_NRT_NM_NRT&mi_u=f841179b-e5dc-53b5-87b0-6131d5447af9&hConversionEventId=AQEAAZQF2gAmdjQwMDAwMDE2OC0yZTM5LTZiMjYtYjk2Ny1lNDZlOTZjNjYwYzDaACRiNWI5ODRlYy0wOTk0LTQ2NTktMDAwMC0wMjFlZjNhMGJjZDDaACRjMTI2NWY0OC00NWFhLTQ2MzYtYTMxMC1kOWYyMmNjNzY0N2QYL-eBAXOGaUlsiGwQOIhsOPcOidbiDUzEBJdJproyJg#/" target="_blank">here</a>. My daughter and her friend went to the Hurstbourne Lane Louisville KY location meeting last fall and said it was enjoyable.<br />
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3. Victoria Magazine<br />
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In December 2018 Victoria Magazine announced their inaugural book club selection would be Little Women. It looks like from their website <a href="https://www.victoriamag.com/book-selections/" target="_blank">here</a> it will be an online forum discussion group. <br />
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In 2011 the Mayor's Book Club started at the Main Branch of the Louisville Library. They meet on the third Wednesday of the month from noon to 1PM. If you work downtown this would be a great way to join a club and attend during lunch break! There is more information on their website <a href="http://www.lfpl.org/international/mayors-book-club.htm" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Finally if you are not interested in a book club, but just more book suggestions to read I have the following websites I found interesting:<br />
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Good Reads: this online site will give you suggestions broken down by category, help you pace your reading and more. This link <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/blog/show/1447-43-highly-anticipated-books-of-2019?ref_=pe_3097180_377584570&rto=x_gr_e_nl_general&utm_campaign=jan032019&utm_content=Most.Anticipated&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter" target="_blank">here</a> will give you their top 43 suggestions for 2019.<br />
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Style Blueprint: this is a southern website that offers local restaurants, shopping and entertainment articles, but also frequently lists books to read. This link <a href="https://styleblueprint.com/louisville/everyday/enchanting-winter-reads-our-top-5-for-right-now/" target="_blank">here</a> will give you their top 5 2019 reads.<br />
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Simon & Schuster: I recently signed up for an author forum at Simon & Schuster's website and since then I've been getting lots of emails about upcoming books. Granted they are only promoting their own published books, but still you get to read more information about the author and sometimes they email you presale discounts. Their website is <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/?cp_type=end&utm_source=email&utm_medium=sands_email&utm_campaign=20190102_NewYearNewYou&rmid=20190102_NewYearNewYou&rrid=177466502" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Do you have any other book club or online sources for good reads? If so please comment below and share! Have a great day!<br />
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ideas for your holiday table. </div>
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There is always so much going on during the holidays</div>
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sometimes setting up a nonfloral arrangement</div>
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prepare it ahead of time & it saves money!</div>
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on the <a href="http://beeutifulbydesign.blogspot.com/2018/11/easy-and-elegant-gingerbread-house.html" target="_blank">Gingerbread Girls Night In </a>table.</div>
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I often use items that complement the table theme</div>
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or can be used for the table for example</div>
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at the<a href="http://beeutifulbydesign.blogspot.com/2018/12/a-country-christmas.html" target="_blank"> Country Christmas</a> table</div>
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this vintage red truck that holds extra</div>
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napkins and flatware.</div>
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For the <a href="http://beeutifulbydesign.blogspot.com/2018/12/furry-tails-and-cocktails-with-santa.html" target="_blank">Furry Tails and Cocktails</a></div>
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table I used this adorable cookies for Santa</div>
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plate and a few dog gone good mugs! </div>
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Here a simple arrangement of </div>
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candy canes and ornaments in a silver</div>
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bowl is lovely.</div>
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If you collect Santa or Snowman</div>
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figures they would be a nice addition to your table.</div>
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Here I've used a set of vintage ornaments</div>
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in a silver plate. These are always a favorite</div>
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of mine as they remind me of my grandmother.</div>
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I used an arrangement of silks, dried babies breath</div>
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gold and silver ornaments in this</div>
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antique ironstone wash bowl.</div>
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Finally a few glass containers filled</div>
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with festive red and green ornaments!</div>
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Shop your house this holiday to find what you can use</div>
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to decorate your table this season!</div>
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Welcome to Grandson Date Night!</div>
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Tonight it's Furry Tails & Cocktails</div>
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with Santa.</div>
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Okay maybe we're not having cocktails</div>
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but rather hot chocolate in our</div>
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Santa mugs.</div>
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This table was inspired by these</div>
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adorable doggie and Santa paper napkins.</div>
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Using this cookies for Santa plate</div>
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and my set of Scotty and Westie mugs</div>
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for a centerpiece kept it easy</div>
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and boy friendly.</div>
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I also sprinkled a few</div>
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We served BowWow BBQ sandwiches & Pawtato chips</div>
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for dinner. Afterwards we visited a local</div>
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pet store to pick out a gift for our grand dog!</div>
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I ordered dogs from Amazon</div>
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similar to the animals I used </div>
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however this was an epic fail</div>
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because they were teeny tiny!</div>
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paper check runner & red paper plates</div>
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red sparkle balls & mini light up</div>
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Christmas trees!</div>
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I actually planned this whole table </div>
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at the end of last Christmas around my dog</div>
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Madison, but sadly she is not with us this year.</div>
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It's a ruff life for these tiny</div>
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plastic dogs because they hit the trash</div>
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as soon as we were finished.</div>
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I have collected these set of four</div>
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Santa mugs from Pottery Barn for several years</div>
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along with my collection of vintage Santa mugs.</div>
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I feel better about using the new ones for</div>
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beverages plus they are </div>
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dishwasher safe & can be easily replaced </div>
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if an accident happens.</div>
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Furry tails and cocktails is also a great entertaining</div>
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cocktails and appetizers or cookies and cocoa before or after a group trip</div>
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to a local pet fundraiser or pictures with Santa </div>
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this holiday season.</div>
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Welcome to a Country Christmas in our kitchen.</div>
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We were heading out to our town's light up festival</div>
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on a Friday night after a long work week</div>
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so I kept it easy with pizza and paper.</div>
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In lieu of flowers I used</div>
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my vintage like truck to hold extra </div>
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napkins and flatware as the centerpiece.</div>
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A red check paper table runner </div>
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mini Christmas trees</div>
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and red sparkle balls.</div>
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I just love these tree napkins</div>
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with multi shades of red and green~so festive!</div>
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our gingerbread collection of train lamp, </div>
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gingerbread house.</div>
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I set out painted green mugs for coffee or cocoa </div>
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after the lighting ceremony, </div>
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while we will use soda cans and bottle waters for dinner</div>
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again keeping it super easy!</div>
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salt and pepper shakers.</div>
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I pulled out the plaid flatware I purchased at HSN a </div>
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few years ago. I imagine you will see a lot of the </div>
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What get together are you planning for this holiday season?</div>
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Using paper makes for easy setup and cleanup</div>
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and allows you to enjoy</div>
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celebrating the blessings of family and friends!</div>
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Stop by the shop and grab some or all</div>
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of these paper items and plan it today -you can do this!</div>
Beeutiful by Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03480848506799355700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633646017281595255.post-70939602638959529082018-11-20T21:18:00.003-05:002018-11-20T21:18:16.292-05:00Easy and Elegant Gingerbread House Girls Night In<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thanks for joining me today for </div>
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an easy and elegant gingerbread house girls night in</div>
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using paper products.</div>
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With a burlap tablecloth as the base</div>
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I used plaid plate chargers </div>
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and matching plaid mini pedestal stands.</div>
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I added matching plaid mugs </div>
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to enjoy your favorite</div>
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seasonal eggnog, coco or coffee!</div>
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Then I mixed in red polka dot ribbon</div>
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wreath napkins and dinner plates</div>
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that are both beautiful and practical because they are paper.</div>
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This makes clean up both easy and quick </div>
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so you can move on to gingerbread house decorating</div>
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with your girlfriends.</div>
Beeutiful by Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03480848506799355700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633646017281595255.post-44625344792797383282018-11-20T20:50:00.002-05:002018-11-20T21:18:39.150-05:00Gingerbread House Girls Night In With Cozy Cable Knits<div style="text-align: center;">
Today we are hosting a Gingerbread House Girls Night In Idea for your holiday get together!</div>
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Grab your girl friends, sisters and other special women in your life </div>
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and invite them over for some gingerbread house creating</div>
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or just catching up before the rush of the holidays!</div>
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The table is set with cozy cable knit dinner plates, red fringe linen napkins and </div>
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mini pedestal plaid plates topped with matching plaid mugs for your cup of cocoa.</div>
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I adore the green & white pom pom napkin rings which match the</div>
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burlap plate chargers. Also the gingerbread table</div>
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accents make perfect place cards.</div>
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For additional festivity I placed a linen</div>
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cable knit holiday tea towel under each place setting.</div>
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Our gingerbread house is not real, </div>
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but will last the season for </div>
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many years of enjoyment.</div>
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Combining plaids, gingerbread, cozy cable knits</div>
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and festive colors is a great way to kick of the holidays</div>
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with girlfriends!</div>
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This season we have a great collection of tea towels available at the shop!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> <span style="background-color: white;">Keep a few on hand in your gift closet* for a quick surprise visitor or to take for a hostess gift.</span></span></div>
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Beeutiful by Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03480848506799355700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633646017281595255.post-60331100889906092992018-11-08T18:22:00.000-05:002018-11-08T18:22:27.717-05:00MeeMaw Animal Party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today we're celebrating a grandson's</div>
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I have linked the sources for the </div>
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Sometimes it's hard to plan for a boy vs girl birthday</div>
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especially elementary school age</div>
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so I went with an animal theme.</div>
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I knew a floral centerpiece would not do so</div>
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I shopped the house and borrowed my </div>
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topiaries from the front hall as the centerpiece</div>
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jungle for animals!</div>
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I had bought these on <a href="https://www.qvc.com/21%22-Boxwood-Topiary-with-Urn-by-Valerie.product.H213737.html?sc=SRCH" target="_blank">QVC</a>.</div>
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Playing off the animal theme I used these</div>
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silver salt and pepper shakers.</div>
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Mine are from Godinger years ago</div>
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but you can find them still on <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Godinger-Nickel-Plated-Giraffe-Zebra-Salt-Pepper-Shaker-Set-Crystal-Eyes/202495409075?hash=item2f25aabbb3:g:ZqcAAOSwBahVFweh:sc:USPSPriority!40241!US!-1:rk:1:pf:0" target="_blank">Ebay</a>.</div>
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Each place setting features a burlap charger,</div>
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black plate, animal party napkins</div>
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and a festive napkin ring from Hobby Lobby.</div>
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To play up the animal theme I purchased</div>
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plastic zoo animals from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Z3NQC1K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Amazon</a> and sprinkled them</div>
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To add to the festive table I used</div>
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multi colored plastic tumblers</div>
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as glasses. These were used all summer</div>
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and purchased at <a href="https://www.target.com/p/creativeware-set-of-8-circus-tumblers-24oz-acrylic/-/A-50246960" target="_blank">Target</a>.</div>
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This was a super fun table to setup</div>
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as boy will be boys we ended up </div>
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playing leopard battles zebra etc</div>
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after dinner!</div>
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Welcome to Halloween on </div>
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nights are earlier now in fall</div>
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with a set of three pumpkins from Target.</div>
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In our sitting area I replaced the</div>
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fall pillows with linen pillow covers</div>
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polka dot theme of the other pumpkins</div>
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On the black wicker table I filled</div>
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a gray urn from QVC with polk dot,</div>
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striped and check pumpkins from Pier One.</div>
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In addition to two mini Halloween</div>
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light up bottle brush trees also from Pier One.</div>
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The witch has flown straight into the wall</div>
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of the porch by the door on this </div>
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black and orange wreath from Pier One</div>
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with more pumpkin polka dot and stripes!</div>
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Finally these happy pumpkin topiaries</div>
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in my urns flank the entry way</div>
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to create a mood of Joy</div>
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for all the trick and treaters!</div>
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They are from Frontgate.</div>
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Such a happy little porch~we have really enjoyed it!</div>
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