Checking In

Hello, my dear friends!  Words cannot express how much I have truly missed the comradery that comes from blogging!  I hope that you are all doing well. 

Over the past year, I became more involved with my community theatre group and began working behind the scenes.  It has been very enjoyable.  I hope to share some of those projects and costumes soon either here or via my crafting blog, The Crafting Table. 

We have also transitioned our eldest son into adulthood, and as he left the nest, it was a bittersweet moment.  It is incredible how fast time goes!  It seems like just yesterday I held him for the first time as a young woman, and I can't believe he has finished culinary school and is now off to work at a Four-Diamond resort and restaurant.  We couldn't be prouder.

I hope this post finds you all in good spirits and health, and I will be back to blogging shortly, so please expect visits from me soon; when I don't blog I have the tendency to "unplug" completely, which means I have a lot of catching up with everyone and a good deal of what I know will be enjoyable reading. 

To all who have remained loyal subscribers to my silly little blog, I so appreciate it, and thank you from the bottom of my heart. 

See you very soon.

--Yavette

Extra-large hat, Ralph Lauren

Crystal goblet, Godinger Dublin Collection, Horchow/Neiman Marcus

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Set Your Table With Flair--Masculine Yet Elegant Nautical For Father's Day

Hello, friends!  Thank you so kindly for stopping in to visit me today!  I hope everyone is enjoying the Summer thus far.  We are, save for the drought still prevalent here in California...hoping for an end to it soon!

I have always been a fan of waterways....maybe because we went to the beach often as I grew up.  Nevertheless, I wanted to combine subtle elements of nautical nuances for this Father's Day table.  Father's Day is just a few short days away, so I wanted to share an inspirational setting fit for the occasion.  I hope you enjoy the post! 

I began the setting on a crisp hemstitched cloth in vibrant white.  For the setting, elements of white, gold, and navy were utilized.

Navy-edged placemats were placed with navy chargers

white plates,

and clock plates with gold detail.

I love these plates,

they remind me somewhat of those large compasses you might see on a very old vessel.

Crisp whites held by brassy rings sit perfectly beside the plate.

Knots of tied rope at the top of each place setting

hold flatware of gold.

A mug for coffee or tea,

combines with a pitcher for pouring.

A preppy creamer and sugar

are the perfect compliment to the mugs and pitcher.

A small handwritten note on the other side of the plate lets dad know how much you appreciate him.  ;)

No elaborate centerpiece,

but a small boxwood

handsomely dressed in navy ribbon

completes the setting.

A few more shots:

From my collection:

Hemstitched tablecloth and napkins, generic, TJ Maxx/HomeGoods

Navy chargers, Horchow/Neiman Marcus

Clock plates, Pocketwatch Brunch, Ralph Lauren

Mugs and plates, Ralph Lauren Club Collection

Creamer and sugar, Ralph Lauren Cadet Blue Collection

Pitcher, Ralph Lauren Somerset Island

Gold flatware, Wallace Grand Duchess Collection, Horchow/Neiman Marcus

Gold capiz shell napkin rings, Horchow/Neiman Marcus

Thank-you notes, Tommy Bahama, TJ Maxx/HomeGoods

Boxwoods and placemats, Taipan Trading

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Set Your Table With Flair--Holiday Harvest

Hello, friends!  If you have visited my blog before, thank you so much!  If you are new here, thank you and welcome!

It's almost that wonderful time of year for family, friends, and being thankful for all the lovely blessings bestowed upon us!  We truly enjoy Thanksgiving in my home, and I hope you enjoy the post.  

I began this tablescape with a table barren of linen. Next, I made my centerpiece.  These two pieces of thin wood, which I placed right in the center of the table, are actually BBQ smoking planks from the 99¢ store.

Next, I placed a large white pumpkin, small gourds, pumpkins, acorns, pinecones, Indian corn, lady apples, and a pomegranate. 

Side view.  

Now, I placed the settings.  I began with a charger, goblet and glass flute.

I placed my plate next. 

Next, I placed a brown saucer.

Next, I placed a napkin and harvest-themed ring, 

And one of my hand-made place settings. To see how to make these, view the tutorial on my other blog by clicking here.

Shown here, is the complete setting. 

I love Spode Woodlands for Thanksgiving, so if you're like me, you may want to showcase the plate by omitting the saucer and placing the napkin directly on the plate

Like so

Or completely off the plate and to the side, shown here.

Finally, I added my chairs with festive swags.  To see how to create these swags on my other blog, click Here.

Closeup of the centerpiece 

From my collection:

Plates, Spode Woodland Birds Collection, Horchow/Neiman Marcus

Small saucers, generic
Small Imported Spainish goblets, antique.
Chargers and stemware, generic
Napkin rings, Bed, Bath, and Beyond

Generic taper candles and candle holders 

One of the most wonderful parts about the holiday season is the emotion the senses evoke!  I just love the sights and smells of the season!  For a lovely home fragrance, may I recommend Ralph Lauren Hayride.  This fragrance epitomizes the scent of the season, and is one of my absolute favorites.  The description on the box reads, "A blend of Autumn squash, nutmeg, and vanilla."  It truly is fantastic.

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Set Your Table With Flair--A Rustic Thanksgiving Setting

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I cannot believe another year has practically flown by and it is again time to plan for annual Thanksgiving festivities!  If your family prefers the simplicity of rustic country charm, I hope you enjoy this post. :)

When I began planning this rustic setting, I considered a very specific color scheme.  Earthy tones indicative of wood like beiges, brown, et cetera, are what I chose to utilize in this theme.

First, I decorated the chairs. I created this simple chair swag adorned with a burlap bow and pinecone.  To view the tutorial, click here.

I chose to leave my table barren of linen, again, because I love the earthiness of its color.  I set brown chargers, stemware, candles, and small goblets first.

Next, I placed my plates.

 I set these small brown saucers next.

Next, I set up a centerpiece. A few years back, I bought this plant hanger.  I love its wicker detail.

I thought it fit perfectly with this theme, so I decided to utilize it as a makeshift cornucopia. I placed it first, and added a large white pumpkin, pinecones, rustic acorn tops, and Indian corn.

Here is a closeup

Finally, I placed these acorn-ornamented place settings.

These were quite simple.  I used scrapbook paper,

folded down to 3" X 3" size.

Folded them in half.

 I then labeled each and threaded the hook of the acorn ornament through the fold of the paper.

All set!

Here is a closeup of the setting. 

From my collection:

Plates, Spode Woodland Birds Collection, Horchow/Neiman Marcus

Small saucers, generic
Small Imported Spanish goblets, antique.
Chargers and stemware, generic
Acorn ornaments, Big Lots

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