KAY ELLEN | DESIGN: Table Top Design and Decor

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November 21, 2013

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

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December 10, 2012

Mechanic Cart Makeover

I enjoy finding unusual old pieces at flea markets or swap meets. Some people would see this mechanics cart as junk but I see it as a treasure.

Are you done sprucing up your home for the holidays? I have just started. The life of a designer means I help my clients before I begin my decorating.

I hosed down and cleaned this old mechanics cart I had out in my garden. I have used it few times for events but always outside.

A few treasures I placed on the cart include, a teapot, teaspoons, a vintage tray, silver spoons and few of my favorite props: an old coffee bean sack and a vintage suitcase.

Here we go....Now this old cart has a new purpose in my entryway.

Come on in, I am ready to serve Christmas coffee!

What do you think? A fun creative cart to welcome guests and bless my family.

Off to finish more Christmas decor,

:Kay Ellen

Blog Parties...

Kim's Wow us Wednesday HERE

Sue's Rednesday is celebrating HERE

Judy's place DIY HERE

Stone Gable's Tips & Tidbits HERE

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November 15, 2012

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.