KAY ELLEN | DESIGN

Thankful in the Garden

November brings thankful hearts,

Gathering elements from the garden to decorate the table ~~~ Fallen dried bark from a eucalyptus tree, assorted leaves, cottage ivy cuttings, pine cones, pepper tree berries mixed with small pumkins, apples and tangerines. 

The only new item I purchased this year for the holiday table were these great aqua reproduction Mason Jars. I found them at our local grogery store {Stater Bros} a six pack is only 9.99!!  I just love them. 

 

I cleaned up vintage furniture I purchased at a flea market ~~~ rusty bird bath, iron bistro set, industrial cart and pulled everything together and placed under a 50 year old eucalyptus tree.

A little inspiration in the garden before the holiday arrives!

Have a blessed Thanksgiving friends,

:Kay Ellen

Dressing Up

I am back with a few more easy ways to dress up your Thanksgiving Day Table ...

First up, napkin ideas:

Dressing up your napkins is an inexpensive way to add a creative touch to each placesetting. I like to use fresh cut greens and blooms from the garden... I even added a sprig of rosemary to this napkin.  

If you want an over the top napkin I love this one I designed a few years back... Wide wired ribbon tied up with fresh cut berries, raffia and a vintage clip on earring.

Here is a simple and elegant napkin idea I used last year for our table ...  I tucked one maple leaf in the napkin ring along with the silverware.

You can't go wrong with a few strands of pearls for a romantic touch...and I love the idea of scrabble letters your kids and grandchildren can spell out.

How every you decide to set your table... enjoy your day with family and friends.

Keep it simple, set your table the day before and add a few special touches that will bless your guests.

Lastly sharing my all time fav ceneterpiece idea I designed in 2010...

Happy Thanksgiving!

:Kay Ellen

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Colorful Fall

    

 

Happy November!

 

A month filled with thankful hearts ...

As we get ready to open our homes for family and friends I thought I would share creative table ideas this month.

   

This place setting idea I titled {Colorful Fall} a cheerful table filled with color.  

 

Suggestions for the Thanksgiving Table

Floral tablecloth I made with cut yardage and sealah no sew tape for the hem 

Square scalloped plates and chargers

Place an apple on each plate and add a hang tag to the stem with guests name

Vintage silverware placed in a creative way

Twigs, branches and blooms cut fresh from the garden 

Clear crystal water goblets and drinking glasses

Neutral linen napkins tucked under each charger

 

I am firm believer if you don't have what you need to set the table, borrow from a friend! If you are borrowing crystal or china the best way to transport these treasured items is in a suitcase with wheels. It works great! 

See you next week for more creative table ideas,

:Kay Ellen