Weekly Menu, November 29 ~ December 5, 2010

<div align="center"></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img closure_uid_rh41k6="205" height="512" pageoffsetid="_off_0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRHzMF1INmsgU3ezKlhsb6tja6-4FqXAmq0srsmXlpQ3cQ9hfRzzNOJJf1CH6tjCrSIKTPV9KKHFen6O4ex8w3fh_VZQ6Z9lSBe6-pcYi2yI9TwTceD1_H6v9uvwJgEsyaDqSonvAy-Fs/s512/Weekly%20Menu%2011-29-10.jpg" style="-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; height: 512px; left: 116px; top: 0px; width: 383px;" width="383" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;">I </span>trust everyone had a wonderful <span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;">Thanksgiving</span> and weekend. I certainly did! Full of <span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">family </span>and eating and fun and eating and <span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">shopping</span> (NOT on black Friday) and ... well you get the picture.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;">I</span> had a productive day putting away all of my fall decorations and trying not to be<span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;"> stressed</span> out by other blogger who have their<span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;"> Christmas</span> decorations up already! Over achievers (but I'm sure they are lovely people)!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;">I</span>t just seems to take me a week or so to get the inside <span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;">decorated</span>. The outside takes a whole weekend.  I love to think and create. Because I decorate most every room in my house with at least a <span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">wreath</span>, decorating is not done in a day or even three. So if I'm still hanging <span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">mistletoe</span> the week before Christmas that's okay. I'll try to enjoy other blogs and get <span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;">inspiration</span> from them... and try not to feel guilty about being poky.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;">W</span>e have eaten so much over the Thanksgiving<span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;"> holiday</span> that I am going<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;"> lite</span> on food consumption this week, but not on the food itself. I'd rather have a few<span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;"> scrumptious</span> bites than a lot of something just okay.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">Have a happy week of delicious food and fun decorating!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;">Monday</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">StoneGable Mile High Quiche Lorianne</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Cream of Mushroom Soup With Madeira Wine</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Mixed Greens, Sugar and Spice Pecans, Tangerines and Bleu in an Orange Vinaigrette</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">Recipe: StoneGable Mile High Quiche Lorianne aka Herbed Quiche Lorianne</span><br />This is a must try recipe. I don't make any other quiche now that I found and tweaked this recipe. To see this recipe, click <a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/03/herbed-quiche-lorainne.html">HERE</a>.<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6viWSs7gbX91BuBAIPQ4JFRg07HXXYZMyOJ1RVghXlCaNOEII7OCBMhJzsIhxTDt8NXexck223sHYKUHIONmMaaq-CxW8sbqIYDydhNsPU7v_WcfX7nXyL-S91694mmTrUaIbMHDiEMU/s1600-h/IMG_2325.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6viWSs7gbX91BuBAIPQ4JFRg07HXXYZMyOJ1RVghXlCaNOEII7OCBMhJzsIhxTDt8NXexck223sHYKUHIONmMaaq-CxW8sbqIYDydhNsPU7v_WcfX7nXyL-S91694mmTrUaIbMHDiEMU/s640/IMG_2325.JPG" vt="true" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;">Tuesday</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Seared Salmon in a Herbed Garlic Butter</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Roasted Broccoli </span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Leak and Potato Tart with Gruyere'</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">Recipe: Seared Salmon in a Herb Garlic Butter</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: black;">My friend at Savoring Time In The Kitchen has a BRILLIANT way of cooking Salmon. You must go see!!! I'm sure this will now be my prefered way to cook this delicious fish. Click</span> <a href="http://savoringtimeinthekitchen.blogspot.com/2010/11/crispy-grilled-salmon-with-herbed.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FFZzrg+%28Savoring+Time+in+the+Kitchen%29">HERE</a> </span><span style="color: black;">for a whole new way to keep your kitchen from smelling fishy while cooking a delight of a dinner!</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">Recipe: Leek and Potato Tart with Gruyere'</span><br />This recipe sounds almost heavenly!!! It is from Cooking Light. Click <a href="http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=10000000486783">HERE</a> for all the yummy details.<br /><br /><span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;">Wednesday ~ Soup Day</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Turkey Noodle Soup (from the turkey carcass)</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Arugula, Shaved Parmesan, Pine Nut with a Lemon Vinaigrette</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">Recipe: Turkey Noodle Soup</span><br />I am using my turkey carcass to make a delicious turkey noodle soup.  This soup goes FAST! Great for dinner and lunch too.  When turkey/chicken noodle soup is on StoneGable's menu my family is very very happy! Click <a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/11/christmas-dinnerware-giveaway-weekly.html">HERE</a> and look for it on Sunday's menu.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6rF8W9U9L0y1kpsM1jHwy8rPxu19F5epWy80ef5_GEbeiXtvfcAT7y4gzXKaljf4xWAnB4_j258J2IglkaN7fl-qWduIs13CnGXILGg2LfEo8kXDcW_GdAObgvWAye3Uy9kfF0nxYZu0/s1600/DSC09018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6rF8W9U9L0y1kpsM1jHwy8rPxu19F5epWy80ef5_GEbeiXtvfcAT7y4gzXKaljf4xWAnB4_j258J2IglkaN7fl-qWduIs13CnGXILGg2LfEo8kXDcW_GdAObgvWAye3Uy9kfF0nxYZu0/s640/DSC09018.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;">Thursday Slow Cooker Day</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Slow Cooker Holiday Beef Brisket</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Potato Stuffing</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Roasted Root Vegetables</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">Recipe: Holiday Beef Brisket</span><br />Make this the day ahead and it will be an easy and company worthy meal.<br />1- 3 lb beef brisket<br />1 pkg. Lipton onion soup mix<br />1 can cranberry jelly/ or cranberry relish<br />1 bottle beer<br /><br />Combine all ingredients and cook on low for 8 hours. Take brisket out of slow cooker and shred. Cool and refrigerate. Refrigerate sauce in a separate container. When totally chilled skim fat from the top of the sauce.<br />To reheat: Put beef and sauce in a 350 degree oven until warmed through.<br /><br /><span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;">Friday</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Steaks On The Grill</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">StoneGable Rice-A-Roni</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Roasted Cauliflower</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;">Saturday~ Book Club Christmas Dinner</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Out To Dinner</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;">Sunday </span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">StoneGable Artisan Pizza</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Apple, Beet and Carrot Salad</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">Recipe: Artisan Pizza on the Grill</span><br /><span style="color: black;">Delicious and easy to make, this pizza is a crowd pleaser. I let everyone make it their way by putting out all the topping and letting each person choose what goes on top of their very own pizza. Click <a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/09/artisan-pizza-on-grill.html">HERE</a>  for recipe and how-to!</span><br /><br />                                          <img height="544" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia9dq_PtoBreLSnQRzMZPmZ2lXTwrMWFMgFnQ5_LgqfUr5aJDLLTAS6tFH_QwFpfc3_rq-9SOFxsxmjn5xmkfTzEKCs6CwGtuCuNr_amj6E6iu8JfI0lTCKneGPhYmBfKlLirvZPAPWud9/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_9713.JPG" width="363" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">Have a delicious week!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img closure_uid_rh41k6="422" height="432" pageoffsetid="_off_0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTITIYDvulerYeWVPKNmhzg7optwOPsZ3SviKmu_vL0mZLJRtL_flIfPxQHQJgoK48gDFiti2ZOHvIMOuEPE_J6ohdpf2y_UDTj_H7aaKIcA6xjIeKfcBSD34-seLUotS8WUx_mIOhqWA/s576/Bon%20Appetit%209-28-10.jpg" style="-ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; height: 432px; left: 20px; top: 40px; width: 576px;" width="576" /></div><br /><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><script type="text/javascript">var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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Weekly Menu, November 29 ~ December 5, 2010

I trust everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and weekend. I certainly did! Full of family and eating and fun and eating and shopping (NOT on black Friday) and ... well you get the picture.I had a productive day putting away all of my fall decorations and trying not to be stressed out by other blog…

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Sunday Scripture, November 28, 2010

<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/yzqTFNfeDnE?fs=1" width="480"></iframe></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>N</strong></span>ow after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem saying,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>W</strong></span>here is He who has been born<strong><span style="font-size: x-large;"> KING</span></strong> of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east, and we have come to worship Him.  </span><span style="font-size: small;">Matt 2:1-2</span><br /><br />I am participating in Spiritual Sundays. Click <a href="http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/2010/11/welcome-to-spiritual-sunday.html">HERE</a> to visit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><script type="text/javascript">var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); </script></div><script type="text/javascript">try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-11244474-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {} </script>

Sunday Scripture, November 28, 2010

Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem saying,Where is He who has been born KING of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east, and we have come to worship Him.  Matt 2:1-2I am participating in Spiritual Sundays. C…

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CHRISTMAS NATURALS

<div align="center"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-vzpOVYDcEaDQ35vsDdaZAqRAKlZ5dBb4ZU-TzT3ANjFY2IYHY_YKIm0nC-8ehy2t4Cep1q5vPvSk-wuxaHGiZQjQqF_Cj0s-OzTwaRf1Muu8c6a6fiKKkwIZxvGbJeCTE00Kw5cX0Tg/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_0026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="542" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-vzpOVYDcEaDQ35vsDdaZAqRAKlZ5dBb4ZU-TzT3ANjFY2IYHY_YKIm0nC-8ehy2t4Cep1q5vPvSk-wuxaHGiZQjQqF_Cj0s-OzTwaRf1Muu8c6a6fiKKkwIZxvGbJeCTE00Kw5cX0Tg/s640/Copy+of+IMG_0026.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">O</span>rganic elements and<span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;"> Christmas</span> go together<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;"> naturally</span>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">A</span>nd one of my very favorite places to see natural<span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;"> Christmas</span> decorations is<span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;"> Williamsburg</span>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">W</span>illiamsburg looks it's most<span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;"> beautiful</span> this time of year. Decked out in <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">Yuletide </span>finery and brimming with <span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">good cheer</span>, it is a true study of decorating with <span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">naturals</span>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ9JNkiQ1XXPp4JwdDzUZhAdxnWIsDvFI2X5ueo1k5E48WCOEhCUaeuNKth7IZA-X89CjErxFu64MjLRMLN9aq701BtYaBuziNCWwdtI30YnT81TNgQRWuMpcZUBspeqqaiJly5HDd9J0/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_0144.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ9JNkiQ1XXPp4JwdDzUZhAdxnWIsDvFI2X5ueo1k5E48WCOEhCUaeuNKth7IZA-X89CjErxFu64MjLRMLN9aq701BtYaBuziNCWwdtI30YnT81TNgQRWuMpcZUBspeqqaiJly5HDd9J0/s640/Copy+of+IMG_0144.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">G</span>reens, fruit,<span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;"> magnolia leaves</span>, dried florals and <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">pods</span> of all varieties are twisted and turned into beautiful <span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">wreaths</span>, swags and corners. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtDXX0HC543xDc517n4Qw627Q276yK-uOSmWYjWPNDt9tyEu5ng-9hh45DQTaS2U3TH1xD6i3oes1bTCDPub4BvsTX88ASM18RWArw6DRY44uL6LHThFHkbdPygpP9hjLAe4yrLuQXLDQ/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_0111.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">S</span>imple designs with <span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;">vibrant </span>colors make a big show on white backgrounds.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgKWrTfH_BQuBJGWI1hVt05Pl96_1_AEgdZGkmkpiudQTGZ6b9s60qiZBj5tFQQlhgKpOjl90nybodDnUpzvDCuV8_93r499Dd_mCsQ6vzzR5wTHQ8-rOYYjCN52SQhUn1EVEYPz-Xxxg/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_0080.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">A</span>n unusual mix of organics gives a big<span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;"> visual</span> punch. Dried<span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;"> artichokes</span>, red peppers and other <span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">greenery</span> make this natural display a winner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5cL8d3jYSual_Ex8qhsBFFR_TwGzLSKntd4egbAgqaY6QpwAjKuwG30DAFXRWjdCF64rQ_0f2-4XR5sPNcNPBaxd53jYLaPp2TzBf_3uAHfEpr9QJ4U5m1IRRXQl64nngx4Sc9XJt2nk/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_0104.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5cL8d3jYSual_Ex8qhsBFFR_TwGzLSKntd4egbAgqaY6QpwAjKuwG30DAFXRWjdCF64rQ_0f2-4XR5sPNcNPBaxd53jYLaPp2TzBf_3uAHfEpr9QJ4U5m1IRRXQl64nngx4Sc9XJt2nk/s640/Copy+of+IMG_0104.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcEYMnmw8h3S6EecRLG37qkDws7HX5Semhp-qRa16z_rsJyYqN63Fi-8s2UMWhQPMUTN23n2jxfPihexdbukbWsBhBS8YrXcTug67wr9Ix3hB_XVOWVBcgskPwxzcuwYl5dx9eROWxI0w/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_0105.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcEYMnmw8h3S6EecRLG37qkDws7HX5Semhp-qRa16z_rsJyYqN63Fi-8s2UMWhQPMUTN23n2jxfPihexdbukbWsBhBS8YrXcTug67wr9Ix3hB_XVOWVBcgskPwxzcuwYl5dx9eROWxI0w/s640/Copy+of+IMG_0105.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgznbpZEnGB48JVJ8xIjLh0zwPFa-K-G7GVupIygR7dt9azM7Z_7SUAc3bWWM2VbbDJf-XFE5NZty91RtKdnwyMtWHnTrG0-nnDjVII4sxxfFQcN7n8e0mYHXFToVQuOigp-NcV9ZE-Rz8/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_0106.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgznbpZEnGB48JVJ8xIjLh0zwPFa-K-G7GVupIygR7dt9azM7Z_7SUAc3bWWM2VbbDJf-XFE5NZty91RtKdnwyMtWHnTrG0-nnDjVII4sxxfFQcN7n8e0mYHXFToVQuOigp-NcV9ZE-Rz8/s640/Copy+of+IMG_0106.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">U</span>nexpected elements mixed with greens catch our<span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;"> imaginations</span> and curiosity.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">C</span>ard sharks must frequent this establishment. Cards<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;"> folded</span> and<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;"> fanned</span> adorn this clever and creative wreath. Dried apples formed into<span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;"> rosettes</span> and cotton fluff add more detail.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtZcQ2y3L8mV4bzRZOoslRkmQs3nlLnhi5_jjkCLkywkDwwwaNzuvg8_vGwFq07oLO_OtfVygGuLscCfKl_g2GTYMd3MW_CW28CHQDMwEk3nCitTiFI0zPa6ga4Ohr11aOrW_ohJ-e5ec/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_0100.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtZcQ2y3L8mV4bzRZOoslRkmQs3nlLnhi5_jjkCLkywkDwwwaNzuvg8_vGwFq07oLO_OtfVygGuLscCfKl_g2GTYMd3MW_CW28CHQDMwEk3nCitTiFI0zPa6ga4Ohr11aOrW_ohJ-e5ec/s640/Copy+of+IMG_0100.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">A</span> cobbler's shop uses salt dough figures of a<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;"> cat</span> and some <span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;">mischievous mice</span> to tell a <span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">whimsical</span> story on this wreath. A<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;"> leather shoe</span> that has been commandeered by a little mouse sits on the<span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;"> windowsill</span> to continue the story.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">N</span>atural leather <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">signs</span> and balls of cotton twine add to the <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">organic</span> feel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgi5qlUXLJ57rmnhHa67CiVOj6ZPkhAjq9IQdJOFnwHR_zkTTFBhj1dtOKQgq32lDWcmnZZin3lMdWxg2HsotlyqPzlfQs61FDO6wSMZreEetH4WJedvIBurTwcElvGqKP3auwazpSHrA/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_0174.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgi5qlUXLJ57rmnhHa67CiVOj6ZPkhAjq9IQdJOFnwHR_zkTTFBhj1dtOKQgq32lDWcmnZZin3lMdWxg2HsotlyqPzlfQs61FDO6wSMZreEetH4WJedvIBurTwcElvGqKP3auwazpSHrA/s640/Copy+of+IMG_0174.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgmVi36Kdy2Cq5fuORVdx5CDWIGy_ww2EcLWdDnhh-_74dUtDJ156ISw7fU_oQe2pYekOZO8LDUYQvdJ5oLTWpbMXip7wD7adu3UzP1WZhGnBF6keKv6MnJ-hXpbRk4yjtunK20NiP6PA/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_0164.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgmVi36Kdy2Cq5fuORVdx5CDWIGy_ww2EcLWdDnhh-_74dUtDJ156ISw7fU_oQe2pYekOZO8LDUYQvdJ5oLTWpbMXip7wD7adu3UzP1WZhGnBF6keKv6MnJ-hXpbRk4yjtunK20NiP6PA/s640/Copy+of+IMG_0164.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKCi28UN5WgpcZ20fk1oP_E_Y16UUT1gnJicMY6XevnI8Y_72VI0JRvZAPmk17pl8NiYvAFOE7ErtVcSA4xmGI6jjDvfEJpdGy5pc4xiPs2jVay_YTDvnlT9z3rb3a82P77V_g_8SeAM0/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_0168.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKCi28UN5WgpcZ20fk1oP_E_Y16UUT1gnJicMY6XevnI8Y_72VI0JRvZAPmk17pl8NiYvAFOE7ErtVcSA4xmGI6jjDvfEJpdGy5pc4xiPs2jVay_YTDvnlT9z3rb3a82P77V_g_8SeAM0/s640/Copy+of+IMG_0168.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he mice have gotten into the house... <span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">so cute</span>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSCVVPk8JsyIHJhm7qO025GwpzbrMSX4v8qDKHHTq8TcqkcJp88MzVjoAd1URlIO6TqznW64O_y0blEa78ZKKxp7eDtdqcbwUvF4qg4i_9XLONQsc_rLKAXZwT_6NgnhUZKAM7i20ncjk/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_0162.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSCVVPk8JsyIHJhm7qO025GwpzbrMSX4v8qDKHHTq8TcqkcJp88MzVjoAd1URlIO6TqznW64O_y0blEa78ZKKxp7eDtdqcbwUvF4qg4i_9XLONQsc_rLKAXZwT_6NgnhUZKAM7i20ncjk/s640/Copy+of+IMG_0162.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">T</span>his wreath outside historic <span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;">Chownings Tavern</span> is adorned with <span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">small silver beer mugs</span>, wheat tops and hops. It cleverly gives a nod to the<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;"> libations</span> inside. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYsTVTc8sLWUiky-LToT8Iye3mElE_pkY2wggnjjA5P4bnvt8JV20HKYktzEWu2GcadDazPvy-YeHWX5WaeKGYfw3zmnGzTD1mPwiDCtm8k6BCKU0IGAw_3HlZmro2fZZb8J8t6jRoSqk/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_0095.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYsTVTc8sLWUiky-LToT8Iye3mElE_pkY2wggnjjA5P4bnvt8JV20HKYktzEWu2GcadDazPvy-YeHWX5WaeKGYfw3zmnGzTD1mPwiDCtm8k6BCKU0IGAw_3HlZmro2fZZb8J8t6jRoSqk/s640/Copy+of+IMG_0095.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSiNZnYrp_gwKMjClIvVy4_KiokjCisSZA8YxhFjpsTteq2SB2yv-BuK_ZX0CRGzsmzCZE1FJwvmBrVzlYaDJqiFVXs5JCLNpgOLYYhC2eB-movQHkPxDXfCi1CWgem8m7SeUEV-IG7EM/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_0096.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSiNZnYrp_gwKMjClIvVy4_KiokjCisSZA8YxhFjpsTteq2SB2yv-BuK_ZX0CRGzsmzCZE1FJwvmBrVzlYaDJqiFVXs5JCLNpgOLYYhC2eB-movQHkPxDXfCi1CWgem8m7SeUEV-IG7EM/s640/Copy+of+IMG_0096.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">H</span>orseshoes, <span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;">hunt horns</span> and stirrups!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">L</span>ook at the creative way this <span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">equestrian</span> lover combines their love of horses with <span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;">Christmas </span>decorating. There is so much <span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">personality </span>in this natural design! Make sure you take one of the <span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;">apples</span> to your favorite horse.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9xe8C2CgKrsr5R0VyDmNE0sl_Ieq2q40l1IvUvEJb0K46dmjwpuLsd-uz91EebZh8y61qXvNYcLsBf-8K8W06r0BLX_5VGPENEJ05_OMNQbrMBmsT9vAhK3QkRWUYFC5sfH-rx1hTPzA/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_0178.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9xe8C2CgKrsr5R0VyDmNE0sl_Ieq2q40l1IvUvEJb0K46dmjwpuLsd-uz91EebZh8y61qXvNYcLsBf-8K8W06r0BLX_5VGPENEJ05_OMNQbrMBmsT9vAhK3QkRWUYFC5sfH-rx1hTPzA/s640/Copy+of+IMG_0178.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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CHRISTMAS NATURALS

Organic elements and Christmas go together naturally. And one of my very favorite places to see natural Christmas decorations is Williamsburg. Williamsburg looks it's most beautiful this time of year. Decked out in Yuletide finery and brimming with good cheer, it is a true study of decorating with n…

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Thanksgiving Table and Giveaway Winner

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-rWG9AkgE-zknMFQ7IuzO39Ze5bG2n-N-iNopGpAza-u7Grlz_FjwN_gTx8mQFVT6WBhixjq0CvhbMQRfh0iALk__CIrFCBGRUMVDjlLFeHunAELbvRO5zo3Jzq7TbmShsfax9aKMQjI/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2680.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-rWG9AkgE-zknMFQ7IuzO39Ze5bG2n-N-iNopGpAza-u7Grlz_FjwN_gTx8mQFVT6WBhixjq0CvhbMQRfh0iALk__CIrFCBGRUMVDjlLFeHunAELbvRO5zo3Jzq7TbmShsfax9aKMQjI/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2680.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;">The Winner...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;">W</span>hat a wonderful response to the<span style="font-size: x-large;"> Bethlehem Christmas</span> dinnerware! I am so honored to be able to host this beautiful giveaway! And<span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;"> thanks</span> for all the great comments and encouragement!!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;">S</span>top back next Wednesday night to see how I used my<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;"> Bethlehem Christmas <span style="color: black; font-size: small;">in a tablescape</span></span>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img height="423" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6waDkodPlmgsEnDChAgA5z0ruLzADn8-HU30A97lvvcpwttTLkW2ODeSVmo_mGYOvqr8xHsopTwK85ybrCuULlEBSMLxJZ6JmokgJI5ww_-Y_UQZ_ydFzSy6olFiYtcCEyv1oQVmqbyY/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2436.JPG" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he winner of the <span style="font-size: x-large;">StoneGable</span> <span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Christmas Dinnerware Giveaway</span> is...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Tyla</strong></span> from <span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;">Tire Swings and Fireflies</span>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Isn't that a delightful name for a blog!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqAZmT8yPoiTSG_BgbvXFDEKAL7_fjGAuCyDDvo1ciHirDCE2N-MjHl2D-g6sM4WC_7Uf0V8haDizpbx2Jtb6fVr8mBa6_I9nx7QmszXIO0QjxczfgZdzF7DB2mFoI96mqzHoLsHgTNxo/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2435.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqAZmT8yPoiTSG_BgbvXFDEKAL7_fjGAuCyDDvo1ciHirDCE2N-MjHl2D-g6sM4WC_7Uf0V8haDizpbx2Jtb6fVr8mBa6_I9nx7QmszXIO0QjxczfgZdzF7DB2mFoI96mqzHoLsHgTNxo/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2435.JPG" width="468" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;">C</span>ongratulations, Tyla! Please e-mail me with your address and phone number and Pat will get your dinnerware right out to you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT-6A_esaljGbvw1mGSFMpbJGrKQWYwJH36hruMHY0njWMvN8Oe7IutC_A6t6Z9P_eThdom5Z4C5NmFPJBpEdrPl_4Rl-1QHqUrvWelEs40nIwVNH5tuUv_KJpXfXDn-04GL5fehbWRSU/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2561.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT-6A_esaljGbvw1mGSFMpbJGrKQWYwJH36hruMHY0njWMvN8Oe7IutC_A6t6Z9P_eThdom5Z4C5NmFPJBpEdrPl_4Rl-1QHqUrvWelEs40nIwVNH5tuUv_KJpXfXDn-04GL5fehbWRSU/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2561.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">Thanksgiving Table 2010</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">H</span>ere at <span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;">StoneGable</span> we are busily getting ready for <span style="font-size: x-large;">Thanksgiving</span>. We usually host the big day. <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Setting the table</span> is one of my favorite parts of the preparation!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he <span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;">inspiration</span> for this year's table is the large<span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;"> blue</span> and white <span style="font-size: x-large;">gardinier </span>in the center of the table. Purchased at an<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;"> antique shop</span> years ago, it sits on the buffet in the dining room. I wanted to step outside of the fall <span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;">color box</span> a little by adding blue to my table. Since blue and orange are <span style="font-size: x-large;">complimentary </span>colors I hoped it would work for a Thanksgiving table.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJp8XhItxCyHX4uAEU0_-oHEdk7v2p0uAAl2SKxTQIArrQ_GZDEYXI0z6Hw7teffdyLSsNpfhgjs7Bjl6Yro-G0NpnRnHvU3rrtt99rVHLYo9_JWpJ3swvtRRs9JDj5qfCm4VhkD6SZDc/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2592.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJp8XhItxCyHX4uAEU0_-oHEdk7v2p0uAAl2SKxTQIArrQ_GZDEYXI0z6Hw7teffdyLSsNpfhgjs7Bjl6Yro-G0NpnRnHvU3rrtt99rVHLYo9_JWpJ3swvtRRs9JDj5qfCm4VhkD6SZDc/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2592.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">W</span>e are sitting 13 around the dining room table this year. Finding pretty <span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;">dishes</span> for my table was a little challenge. I have 18 of my everyday Mikasa <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">Italian Countryside</span> so they will  be used for dinner.</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">A</span>lternating dishes at the table can be very <span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;">interesting </span>and fun. It is a great way to make your dishes "stretch" if you don't have enough of one<span style="font-size: x-large;"> pattern</span>.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">M</span>y favorite berry and leaf  chargers look very <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">dramatic</span> against the dark <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">brown</span> woven tablecloth.</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaCnanNgX3_x8xxOvmLsHkAtKoA50ECoYUMHi76RsI8xpHyi1UkkwnMlDscvoi29by28nJJ3ss2fWypxwgfCk05FuvcNTL_rZvFVy6VK9NF2bFZywljnGr_WuH2MHSFZL9L5OoBQEzPM8/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2587.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaCnanNgX3_x8xxOvmLsHkAtKoA50ECoYUMHi76RsI8xpHyi1UkkwnMlDscvoi29by28nJJ3ss2fWypxwgfCk05FuvcNTL_rZvFVy6VK9NF2bFZywljnGr_WuH2MHSFZL9L5OoBQEzPM8/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2587.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyZFUGiOYqBzcLMIQ-2qcRJlJjO8cGKh9US2Y0Hbhfw6IB0McU-1J5XmS3xrmbb5z6HrKKpJQaoN5FUlLjYg36HmKnciYeXTJ7HM6fKGM_suyf5oAT6wPHWUBRjtUtQlegCJsqhOnWT70/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2610.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyZFUGiOYqBzcLMIQ-2qcRJlJjO8cGKh9US2Y0Hbhfw6IB0McU-1J5XmS3xrmbb5z6HrKKpJQaoN5FUlLjYg36HmKnciYeXTJ7HM6fKGM_suyf5oAT6wPHWUBRjtUtQlegCJsqhOnWT70/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2610.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">B</span>oth variations are anchored with a creamy white charger and an Italian Countryside dinner plate. These plates bring <span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;">uniformity </span>to the table settings.</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX9Rl82gP_-jTx9l2mDcHHrX7xcU9CiTTEPYP7jXupVh2kTuPuoSGssqwUz-NbcrOpq5iUytzuInXygC4ow_jpqYR81iOP8nABtlZfCqkRp8406rrLzLpV-sEkXA3kv7-U5azj6itjeWE/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2621.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX9Rl82gP_-jTx9l2mDcHHrX7xcU9CiTTEPYP7jXupVh2kTuPuoSGssqwUz-NbcrOpq5iUytzuInXygC4ow_jpqYR81iOP8nABtlZfCqkRp8406rrLzLpV-sEkXA3kv7-U5azj6itjeWE/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2621.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">O</span>ne <span style="font-size: x-large;">stack of dishes</span> uses a blue <span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;">transferware </span>plate, a creamy white leaf and berry plate and a brown <span style="font-size: x-large;">turkey transferware</span> plate to top it off.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he blue transferware plates are my <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">Mother's</span>. We had these when I was a child living in England. They are a true<span style="font-size: x-large;"> family treasure</span>!</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFSl11qbSCm2A1i1BRMyGq7q-ASjfULYR1ld6TrNa2Ntk4jWIZnKiqbhIeTCCn1I66Em8Wx0_KoLut8agZqq_kZKcF-9qBjMpsnP84vW3klCuTWLggi3l-ZcZsnuYV5AMBRk9r_l9hqpQ/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2588.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFSl11qbSCm2A1i1BRMyGq7q-ASjfULYR1ld6TrNa2Ntk4jWIZnKiqbhIeTCCn1I66Em8Wx0_KoLut8agZqq_kZKcF-9qBjMpsnP84vW3klCuTWLggi3l-ZcZsnuYV5AMBRk9r_l9hqpQ/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2588.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQUTyhRSSKkOzeOuaXFZfV5Kwo3FbTzkbuz-QYIi8lrX0TEkS3u1oEs5qX1C5EdHDX0kbXC1wGrv_OU3gDIlI7mAzwlU0NMRXzjFEROQHabaw4Mf0T1zkqHh-mNxAV2bin2HFwBYtJiO4/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2600.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQUTyhRSSKkOzeOuaXFZfV5Kwo3FbTzkbuz-QYIi8lrX0TEkS3u1oEs5qX1C5EdHDX0kbXC1wGrv_OU3gDIlI7mAzwlU0NMRXzjFEROQHabaw4Mf0T1zkqHh-mNxAV2bin2HFwBYtJiO4/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2600.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he alternating stack of dishes use a blue and white <span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;">floral</span> plate, the same leaf and berry plate and a pretty<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;"> acorn</span> shaped plate.</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_WaWgjzQXQNFttQ4BtgAkO6NJwyHeupKp2pESsGI8NW6uWTjc9NIJ_dKkvtqzsiyeqELrn3KBcXqijaK-Mk-3tDc-ay-_CNMUWSKzVhI2rvITakwiCR1H2cs0IEiurktEivm_Hr7hLxc/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2595.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_WaWgjzQXQNFttQ4BtgAkO6NJwyHeupKp2pESsGI8NW6uWTjc9NIJ_dKkvtqzsiyeqELrn3KBcXqijaK-Mk-3tDc-ay-_CNMUWSKzVhI2rvITakwiCR1H2cs0IEiurktEivm_Hr7hLxc/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2595.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirKXpVJSHJrRNYpb4iHDrenv12HIULr4q2Bx0HTBra3j5V9c_27_WeNlEl-hKFvTyBDP-zWK2bZJHDek5ToFmFAy8FYFcDaVxmBIutyQAIgjhw8gCEQbmZ7rjW4IpsARMe7wQXpBJpU9U/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2614.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirKXpVJSHJrRNYpb4iHDrenv12HIULr4q2Bx0HTBra3j5V9c_27_WeNlEl-hKFvTyBDP-zWK2bZJHDek5ToFmFAy8FYFcDaVxmBIutyQAIgjhw8gCEQbmZ7rjW4IpsARMe7wQXpBJpU9U/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2614.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">N</span>apkins are also alternated. Both are a lovely <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">vintage</span> soft off white cotton with<span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;"> detailed</span> corners.  They are caught up in <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">real acorn</span> napkin rings that I made to continue the acorn theme.</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0HvwitG6IxNNs8wEcYn-2nl_QYwnKE-CC0KToSJEMaMF1aT6MhkzXnt9gSttf4sVU1mP88QzibqSf0DLAzAWrAbP7QWqDeA5eGSiKxuHsO7jVNDBOBEXKqwVZXbMSg5qhIbyfRQczs8s/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2581.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0HvwitG6IxNNs8wEcYn-2nl_QYwnKE-CC0KToSJEMaMF1aT6MhkzXnt9gSttf4sVU1mP88QzibqSf0DLAzAWrAbP7QWqDeA5eGSiKxuHsO7jVNDBOBEXKqwVZXbMSg5qhIbyfRQczs8s/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2581.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnQn1QxlwEO2ArFal1Gvoa5Ej7jMNEaHBfxBx73Dy_CSTH8xwmQHmlUy6_lMRU6u8bE0MVFLHE3Z95uZy1KEOv_MIVBLDsAchx4l6_cGhAdCsriI4A7tibtT0GjjilsZRJBmSMjbFpLTU/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2628.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnQn1QxlwEO2ArFal1Gvoa5Ej7jMNEaHBfxBx73Dy_CSTH8xwmQHmlUy6_lMRU6u8bE0MVFLHE3Z95uZy1KEOv_MIVBLDsAchx4l6_cGhAdCsriI4A7tibtT0GjjilsZRJBmSMjbFpLTU/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2628.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs2gT3lHqqDVGBRZ3_KB6Rx-FK2yTW5c6JVuhVRF5Kjcm9odsFLkhQWRarIlueTUOtYICBrC3AQE1WmHGUbFSN019s4ybTVW824sjORZYQwbJxiJTyFlzyAhMMVyqKvYWj5Z-14-u4EXw/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2590.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs2gT3lHqqDVGBRZ3_KB6Rx-FK2yTW5c6JVuhVRF5Kjcm9odsFLkhQWRarIlueTUOtYICBrC3AQE1WmHGUbFSN019s4ybTVW824sjORZYQwbJxiJTyFlzyAhMMVyqKvYWj5Z-14-u4EXw/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2590.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">B</span>rown ribbed<span style="font-size: x-large;"> goblets</span> are ready for ice and water. I thought the sun<span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;"> reflecting</span> through the glass and onto the pumpkin was very interesting!</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0kj-MlebKloNccEk7bK9MpADS7Mz2a-_tSrm2ddiIqM2aT21gyBnTZBYrd-ej_dnHuX4X-FoPJj7nfxWqu02qEhRY7u2mL6vwt7q_Yc_Iiq4mPsjAAWXXT5p3sBQKr0x0s6Ib-xUSo6U/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2580.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0kj-MlebKloNccEk7bK9MpADS7Mz2a-_tSrm2ddiIqM2aT21gyBnTZBYrd-ej_dnHuX4X-FoPJj7nfxWqu02qEhRY7u2mL6vwt7q_Yc_Iiq4mPsjAAWXXT5p3sBQKr0x0s6Ib-xUSo6U/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2580.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">E</span>ach guest will easily find their place at this<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;"> Thanksgiving</span> table...place cards are little <span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;">embellished </span>frames holding their<span style="font-size: x-large;"> baby</span> pictures. These frames are also a <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">sentimental </span>take home gift to hang on their Christmas trees using an attached ribbon.</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7mFvkzLEOYXxy8mwoWz6BhIHrTbABoC97c0-XAGu0OjkurPz3tH3ot_eeOhssdosKGRP5SNOoueamT7jSCcqDu_l-IVnTEbUKj9TysqQuJapb8N9vRPH_8dI044J5JJj3w3qO8UoM7dA/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2596.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7mFvkzLEOYXxy8mwoWz6BhIHrTbABoC97c0-XAGu0OjkurPz3tH3ot_eeOhssdosKGRP5SNOoueamT7jSCcqDu_l-IVnTEbUKj9TysqQuJapb8N9vRPH_8dI044J5JJj3w3qO8UoM7dA/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2596.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX9Rl82gP_-jTx9l2mDcHHrX7xcU9CiTTEPYP7jXupVh2kTuPuoSGssqwUz-NbcrOpq5iUytzuInXygC4ow_jpqYR81iOP8nABtlZfCqkRp8406rrLzLpV-sEkXA3kv7-U5azj6itjeWE/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2621.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX9Rl82gP_-jTx9l2mDcHHrX7xcU9CiTTEPYP7jXupVh2kTuPuoSGssqwUz-NbcrOpq5iUytzuInXygC4ow_jpqYR81iOP8nABtlZfCqkRp8406rrLzLpV-sEkXA3kv7-U5azj6itjeWE/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2621.JPG" width="425" /></a></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">A</span>n ecru <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">cotton lace</span> table runner fills in the middle of the table and gives definition to the <span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;">centerpiece</span>.</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he large gardiner is the <span style="font-size: x-large;">focal point</span> from which all sorts of<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;"> bounty</span> flows on either side. Pumpkins, acorns in all shapes and fashions, <span style="font-size: x-large;">clove studded fruit</span>, feathers, dried hydrangeas, pumpkin vines and pine cones are<span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;"> casually</span> arranged to fill the large bowl.</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT-6A_esaljGbvw1mGSFMpbJGrKQWYwJH36hruMHY0njWMvN8Oe7IutC_A6t6Z9P_eThdom5Z4C5NmFPJBpEdrPl_4Rl-1QHqUrvWelEs40nIwVNH5tuUv_KJpXfXDn-04GL5fehbWRSU/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2561.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT-6A_esaljGbvw1mGSFMpbJGrKQWYwJH36hruMHY0njWMvN8Oe7IutC_A6t6Z9P_eThdom5Z4C5NmFPJBpEdrPl_4Rl-1QHqUrvWelEs40nIwVNH5tuUv_KJpXfXDn-04GL5fehbWRSU/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2561.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Each flanking the center urn.</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs2gT3lHqqDVGBRZ3_KB6Rx-FK2yTW5c6JVuhVRF5Kjcm9odsFLkhQWRarIlueTUOtYICBrC3AQE1WmHGUbFSN019s4ybTVW824sjORZYQwbJxiJTyFlzyAhMMVyqKvYWj5Z-14-u4EXw/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2590.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs2gT3lHqqDVGBRZ3_KB6Rx-FK2yTW5c6JVuhVRF5Kjcm9odsFLkhQWRarIlueTUOtYICBrC3AQE1WmHGUbFSN019s4ybTVW824sjORZYQwbJxiJTyFlzyAhMMVyqKvYWj5Z-14-u4EXw/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2590.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv1SqfhgDjxuJAXiaewqJa__Qm7xRLarlL3EGU7HFu7OSN_FGXoYicvn_q_XZvlZryJSf3wQNlY9phm-8k9hwsgvgFLerlix80eJzua7sBBIEM_Iij52ZMHGGRS9QojsGIpkjTjgUiOg4/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2609.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">A</span> garland of acorn rests on the lace runner, as do white and <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">orange </span>pumpkins and clove studded <span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;">clementines</span>.</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhfQpKjHD4VYKi-U8OcJ6SqYmbiUWE4ZHKrmdsxmd1NZp8l8luBUZnAlKxBgEAzaDKdMBbtsboySwNeiFGeeAxWcz75i3zDlQMWim4F9GC_1YLIN1totVyQTcAYIeJjpfLm-FJ6Hclj7w/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2642.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-size: x-large;">nestled </span>in a handful of <span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;">glittery</span> acorns.</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSTQ9FBmoas4BDC4sOo1HWOixYoFoIDskjimrh4EO1lxZROPv3LCQybZBvQauMNCYp0TlpDzngb_5BgyQodZb4SnE02HyWc0bXWR8MtFx5L31i11kifHWOL3F4NE5aRUK1S1PEWgQoQrg/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2565.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSTQ9FBmoas4BDC4sOo1HWOixYoFoIDskjimrh4EO1lxZROPv3LCQybZBvQauMNCYp0TlpDzngb_5BgyQodZb4SnE02HyWc0bXWR8MtFx5L31i11kifHWOL3F4NE5aRUK1S1PEWgQoQrg/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2565.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">T</span>all ornately designed silver candlesticks, a <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">beloved </span>gift from my sister years ago, hold <span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;">slender </span>orange candles.</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8SF02s5xeVILXDpFtDmd677E-TrCCkbBIdao9-Xh3kgrcZC_KijC96gndtJRgW2jzSWwmlhPvhGky70Q1HKw4BUp_xSvzfuTU74Qki2GKh3iZ8cHupRRY4j9PQTnPPZ33I8oafnb3J3k/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2619.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8SF02s5xeVILXDpFtDmd677E-TrCCkbBIdao9-Xh3kgrcZC_KijC96gndtJRgW2jzSWwmlhPvhGky70Q1HKw4BUp_xSvzfuTU74Qki2GKh3iZ8cHupRRY4j9PQTnPPZ33I8oafnb3J3k/s640/Copy+of+IMG_2619.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">O</span>ther touches of <span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;">blue and white</span> are in the salt and pepper shaker and a bowl that will hold <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">cranberry</span> sauce.  </div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0jn6J0RSMrW4ID1U5i3mkBITIKB9ETyS7P-75ROcXk-JzSSVQOJor9eRJUC9avx4uwEICT66U33Qu6IH1G-JhbdvVjDCthRuRZVB8NcUkYfXTZIx2j7XcpxERbegUS6Ay97g26DJyB_c/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_2586.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Thanksgiving Table and Giveaway Winner

The Winner...What a wonderful response to the Bethlehem Christmas dinnerware! I am so honored to be able to host this beautiful giveaway! And thanks for all the great comments and encouragement!!!Stop back next Wednesday night to see how I used my Bethlehem Christmas in a tablescape.The winner of th…

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