tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69917186867657667082024-03-27T19:58:17.573-04:00 Dinner at EightTablescapes | Design | Gardens | Travels | and MoreSandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.comBlogger225125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-32258887836397946512024-03-19T06:30:00.595-04:002024-03-26T10:54:58.954-04:00Celebrate Spring's Arrival with a Pastel Tablesetting<div style="text-align: left;">Spring officially begins tonight at 11:06 pm, but no one has told my garden which had slowly begun to awaken in mid-February with the yellows, whites, and purples of crocuses and daffodils. So I'm more than ready to celebrate Spring's arrival today!<br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitCqBENpU3NTAt94LtmrHkdkVfDxaAc5ERV-SEmw7kTkGUKs4VTbj2uUeNsBvJjuSggFREd50Cr6Vlh4NLqWwMxaA4fdLf7vYp3mnZImTT0b8beQ0EW6Xjk6VKnKYXWzI0y_1PMlTJq8xEI5M9z7LcCV4qp045vXiuPs_rHVEmGywWd8STt153mHYG_Wc/s2016/A%20Spring%20pastel%20tablesetting.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitCqBENpU3NTAt94LtmrHkdkVfDxaAc5ERV-SEmw7kTkGUKs4VTbj2uUeNsBvJjuSggFREd50Cr6Vlh4NLqWwMxaA4fdLf7vYp3mnZImTT0b8beQ0EW6Xjk6VKnKYXWzI0y_1PMlTJq8xEI5M9z7LcCV4qp045vXiuPs_rHVEmGywWd8STt153mHYG_Wc/w480-h640/A%20Spring%20pastel%20tablesetting.jpg" width="480"></a></div> <br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span></span></div><a href="https://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com/2024/03/celebrate-springs-arrival-with-pastel.html#more">Read more »</a>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-49631783821164094432024-03-09T18:30:00.013-05:002024-03-21T11:50:40.617-04:00Pretty Table Settings for Savoring Tea<div style="text-align: left;"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<![endif]--><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Rain-soaked days are perfect for taking some time for myself and relaxing with a cup — or two! — of tea. Rather than just pour some into a mug and flop on a couch, I like to set a delightful tea on a pretty table. Alone with my thoughts, perhaps some soft music . . .</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGvRFvuYXWF7AirBIM1IX7jj3KjDBtgZppx1pDnSSNHreLQuyg4TbuI7YMzafWfNxNjm0d6FJfpKzKcDNDruQPKKGns4pSJF4x6BcM4P7koweBcPre8TNoXPypg7ucenFUQWcfeNOlN8ARUAb2B_-jSqIFd43KxZPSVs05_bTndfGoGvOA6EZ7aEuZX1g/s2016/Tea%20garden%20A.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGvRFvuYXWF7AirBIM1IX7jj3KjDBtgZppx1pDnSSNHreLQuyg4TbuI7YMzafWfNxNjm0d6FJfpKzKcDNDruQPKKGns4pSJF4x6BcM4P7koweBcPre8TNoXPypg7ucenFUQWcfeNOlN8ARUAb2B_-jSqIFd43KxZPSVs05_bTndfGoGvOA6EZ7aEuZX1g/w480-h640/Tea%20garden%20A.jpg" width="480"></a></div><br></div><span></span><a href="https://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com/2024/03/pretty-table-settings-for-savoring-tea.html#more">Read more »</a>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-64824200739260019962024-02-28T23:30:00.022-05:002024-03-14T19:39:42.165-04:00Celtic Heritage Table Style<div style="text-align: left;">Early spring is arriving with clumps of daffodils blooming in my garden! March is just around the corner, bringing with it one of my favorite reasons to set a table — St. Patrick's Day.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdr_N9Gr2jFFo2AV0OOAONAYI1bQAOjCjHS9-0Ag9i9mj6sQThor7oykKi9dUV9pDAmfit-XRDFDgYYP3XoJX6_VRy6cYLZEOGWnUsRz0m89CA2Y2-0fPFNnrjUSS-Dztmf9JLQI5O7F6Mi-TbcqwSdI5janDYdR2dpJ5Q1OBTwKqft4DjYaAe0WrnmyY/s1906/Celtic%20table%20A.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1906" data-original-width="1430" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdr_N9Gr2jFFo2AV0OOAONAYI1bQAOjCjHS9-0Ag9i9mj6sQThor7oykKi9dUV9pDAmfit-XRDFDgYYP3XoJX6_VRy6cYLZEOGWnUsRz0m89CA2Y2-0fPFNnrjUSS-Dztmf9JLQI5O7F6Mi-TbcqwSdI5janDYdR2dpJ5Q1OBTwKqft4DjYaAe0WrnmyY/w480-h640/Celtic%20table%20A.jpg" width="480"></a></div> </div><span></span><a href="https://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com/2024/02/celtic-heritage-table-style.html#more">Read more »</a>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-56520987964352974322024-02-01T06:30:00.012-05:002024-02-08T10:07:42.404-05:00The Year of the Dragon<div style="text-align: left;">In the midst of the dark days of winter comes the first new moon. This year it will occur on February 10, which begins the next lunar year. Millions of people around the world follow the lunar calendar, In many cultures, each year is also associated with an animal from the zodiac. This year it will be the dragon — believed to be an auspicious and extraordinary creature,
symbolizing power, nobility, honor, luck and success. To channel a bit
of all that I set a table to enjoy a celebration of our own!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_nObbgiMJ8wt4-JUu9AS3yxLmHDpC2lY-rCzdWGFcr4W0KigYJ-tLX0GJaGcsFuKaMhQKV_6YwTG1tqnR9_GjlOB8iWcx9wc5tJnZr71dHQxeI4QAn4LDv_mWT7T5s4V5ZsrDhJeqXqs6VudWMBoGnkQ3zNPX0eAQLYffWcyGK_XnGLNncIh1pCZWpe4/s2016/Title%20dragon%20plate.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_nObbgiMJ8wt4-JUu9AS3yxLmHDpC2lY-rCzdWGFcr4W0KigYJ-tLX0GJaGcsFuKaMhQKV_6YwTG1tqnR9_GjlOB8iWcx9wc5tJnZr71dHQxeI4QAn4LDv_mWT7T5s4V5ZsrDhJeqXqs6VudWMBoGnkQ3zNPX0eAQLYffWcyGK_XnGLNncIh1pCZWpe4/w480-h640/Title%20dragon%20plate.jpg" width="480"></a></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span></span></div></div><a href="https://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com/2024/02/the-year-of-dragon.html#more">Read more »</a>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-25083782460158751582024-01-23T06:45:00.067-05:002024-02-05T20:51:28.182-05:00A Valentine's Table with Flowers, Ribbons and Hearts<div style="text-align: left;">What could be more romantic than flowers? Perhaps setting a lovely table to showcase their blooms and enjoy their fragrances on a winter's day. Especially if done for Valentine's Day!<br></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdSrDDVPwB1BZbEdnypkdRWCW_l_QxN8qh_PcDM70-UfzGUMRNnpYGyl2Ro7QRwemkAEGnkLGRTij0olY5qccevG79PNaWwiNObSlQmZ7cn4186m5wBq-ajEO5rN-UfSA5r-1xM_BB6IvPDllSR3Ipc1e58vAgfxpgU8TL0wRc6MAqFuglwm9-aYu3lb0/s1848/H%20table%20flowers%20ribbons%20hearts.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="1386" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdSrDDVPwB1BZbEdnypkdRWCW_l_QxN8qh_PcDM70-UfzGUMRNnpYGyl2Ro7QRwemkAEGnkLGRTij0olY5qccevG79PNaWwiNObSlQmZ7cn4186m5wBq-ajEO5rN-UfSA5r-1xM_BB6IvPDllSR3Ipc1e58vAgfxpgU8TL0wRc6MAqFuglwm9-aYu3lb0/w480-h640/H%20table%20flowers%20ribbons%20hearts.jpg" width="480"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span></span></div><a href="https://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com/2024/01/a-valentines-table-with-flowers-ribbons.html#more">Read more »</a>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-85477408691444871092024-01-16T20:00:00.019-05:002024-01-22T18:14:19.571-05:00Chocolate and Snowmen<div style="text-align: left;">Brrrrr!! Winter has arrived with a vengeance! Here in North Georgia it's 15℉ with the wind chill bringing it down to 4℉. And forecast to be colder tomorrow. <i>(</i>I know a lot of you are experiencing much colder temps and many inches of snow, but we don't usually get truly wintry weather in the northern metro 'burbs.)<br></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Our two black labs can't get enough of the outdoors!</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">So . . . what to do? Set up a hot cocoa station of course! <br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYcWRdsOaWsGA78C-8S3n2AShd8e9mv44E_xaAI4_skGjkOXEKucEkt0KV0H5youjBpxMbEdzwSPXv5aanpIgT-gQaOMEAaxrFFaZYClqPW8EMw0vtpbJZDUlbydEL0z58IFolBwyRDnQXBXk9IiduCRdK9Wz9Uikkkdl1cgvOEk1nO3OBTqtF9zaz8_A/s1813/title%20chocolate%20snowmen.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1813" data-original-width="1359" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYcWRdsOaWsGA78C-8S3n2AShd8e9mv44E_xaAI4_skGjkOXEKucEkt0KV0H5youjBpxMbEdzwSPXv5aanpIgT-gQaOMEAaxrFFaZYClqPW8EMw0vtpbJZDUlbydEL0z58IFolBwyRDnQXBXk9IiduCRdK9Wz9Uikkkdl1cgvOEk1nO3OBTqtF9zaz8_A/w480-h640/title%20chocolate%20snowmen.jpg" width="480"><br></a></div><br><span></span></div><a href="https://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com/2024/01/chocolate-and-snowmen.html#more">Read more »</a>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-88708564846562131812023-12-12T23:54:00.013-05:002024-03-01T09:54:35.828-05:00Set a Transitional Table for Christmas through January<div style="text-align: left;">How do you set a transitional table that can be enjoyed both during the Christmas holidays and throughout the month of January? I started with traditional red with a large dose of green. I used table linens in a rich green in a shade between forest and pine. They have woven holly leaves in a slightly different tone with a sheen to the weave.<br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8NxDn5ffOcrjdj4CmRmpXDtkg_2Yt86eRtmx1WBEBD_D-DKbmUH544dhmWPTVLh9ucQftLG-Zu8I9jLWhmra46ChKW4WKkoLg0IpJm1psOWRbnIWu3QoA-OEbs9MOnEkZosNYHp-MAzmeIg1P5JJ0doTJAEEVijHWXNAAxLmna6fmXWNjmnjqP6x-13o/s2016/christmas%20transition%20%20A.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8NxDn5ffOcrjdj4CmRmpXDtkg_2Yt86eRtmx1WBEBD_D-DKbmUH544dhmWPTVLh9ucQftLG-Zu8I9jLWhmra46ChKW4WKkoLg0IpJm1psOWRbnIWu3QoA-OEbs9MOnEkZosNYHp-MAzmeIg1P5JJ0doTJAEEVijHWXNAAxLmna6fmXWNjmnjqP6x-13o/w480-h640/christmas%20transition%20%20A.jpg" width="480"></a></div><br><span></span></div><a href="https://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com/2023/12/set-transitional-table-for-christmas.html#more">Read more »</a>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-26154161714451108322023-12-05T06:30:00.441-05:002024-03-01T09:54:11.127-05:00Dreaming of a White (and Blue) Christmas<div style="text-align: left;">Welcome to my dream of a white (and blue) Christmas!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5lmHtD5BCUcaAcPCDgvfzAauyKZoqUXgN9c7xlb0kEYX9_FuV_N2XA4MdgZ5a_jZazVKl5JCF5bCH_5s5oblS_cWKFXiNjo3qJ5w6rSVLSSxKNHbcNwRhtoa27ZYwi4h6hWDzC8VRMAQZvBZf6_51S1vlBWB6NZVeFDwcNMjpZNY3C95kbu0PSMocMmc/s2016/dreaming%20of%20Christmas%20A.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5lmHtD5BCUcaAcPCDgvfzAauyKZoqUXgN9c7xlb0kEYX9_FuV_N2XA4MdgZ5a_jZazVKl5JCF5bCH_5s5oblS_cWKFXiNjo3qJ5w6rSVLSSxKNHbcNwRhtoa27ZYwi4h6hWDzC8VRMAQZvBZf6_51S1vlBWB6NZVeFDwcNMjpZNY3C95kbu0PSMocMmc/w480-h640/dreaming%20of%20Christmas%20A.jpg" width="480"></a></div><br>I thought I'd set a table sprinkled with snow, featuring blue tones inspired by a Santa and two of his reindeer dressed in navy blue. <span></span></div><a href="https://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com/2023/12/dreaming-of-white-and-blue-christmas.html#more">Read more »</a>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.com48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-29907846311065820302023-11-13T02:45:00.017-05:002024-03-01T09:50:19.612-05:00Adding Last-minute Thanksgiving Decor<div style="text-align: left;">If you're like me, Thanksgiving preparations revolve around menu selection and setting the table for a holiday dinner to be shared with family and friends. Last week in <a href="https://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-modern-take-on-traditional-pattern.html"><i>A Modern Take on a Traditional Pattern for Thanksgiving</i></a> I shared the table that I plan to use though I will need to make slight changes since there will be two more joining us. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">Today I want to talk about simple ways to add decor that will spread Thanksgiving vibes beyond your table. Whether you will have a house full of family and friends or you'll be heading out to be a guest at someone else's home, these are ideas that you can enjoy now — or they can easily be pulled together at the last minute.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Sarina; font-size: x-large;">Pumpkins</span><span style="font-family: Sedgwick Ave;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq71MkD6VVEYt55fUQvdZsn8RCncya2Qozfyc6dlhAqCbXXGlu-EFFbFThEfYBVPjiMvUIuLPJnLwGH0c8wwXop0NcpHcHjYPj0b4YBKKJb6JCkOSzYbcNu-M7ti7ZPzFaW0LjO3qofzS3Z0cF4Oe6_NueE0Mf93kRF7HfdOv_BskLpf8yO6cia7DV_QE/s1885/Thanksgiving%20decor%20A.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1414" data-original-width="1885" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq71MkD6VVEYt55fUQvdZsn8RCncya2Qozfyc6dlhAqCbXXGlu-EFFbFThEfYBVPjiMvUIuLPJnLwGH0c8wwXop0NcpHcHjYPj0b4YBKKJb6JCkOSzYbcNu-M7ti7ZPzFaW0LjO3qofzS3Z0cF4Oe6_NueE0Mf93kRF7HfdOv_BskLpf8yO6cia7DV_QE/w640-h480/Thanksgiving%20decor%20A.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span></span></div><a href="https://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com/2023/11/adding-last-minute-thanksgiving-decor.html#more">Read more »</a>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-40146341569538712762023-11-07T06:45:00.566-05:002024-03-01T09:49:31.579-05:00A Modern Take on a Traditional Pattern for Thanksgiving<div style="text-align: left;">Thanksgiving is a holiday where the table really takes center place. Tradition often guides the selection of table linens, dishes and glassware as well as the recipes that are made and loved year after year. I'd like to show you a way of using traditional tableware as a starting point for a lovely table with modern touches that is both welcoming and festive.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy5Av1zgy45hjYLfkButZWVwCLEOdd4QkI9De8uVytym2NfoMBB-h5iDbkJdikxfLtQAIHSQjBl3Pcn1VlE3F-NuN3igoRTtIjOuqnPx7B951L0ZJHJubXVgKsFotReqIJZ0z1lHN8gFwjjjsKv3Hjb-3DedWACUGvtg-ofUpP4afxpeTAF8-YgThBKMc/s1789/modern%20thanksgiving%20A.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1789" data-original-width="1342" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy5Av1zgy45hjYLfkButZWVwCLEOdd4QkI9De8uVytym2NfoMBB-h5iDbkJdikxfLtQAIHSQjBl3Pcn1VlE3F-NuN3igoRTtIjOuqnPx7B951L0ZJHJubXVgKsFotReqIJZ0z1lHN8gFwjjjsKv3Hjb-3DedWACUGvtg-ofUpP4afxpeTAF8-YgThBKMc/w480-h640/modern%20thanksgiving%20A.jpg" width="480"></a></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span></span></div><a href="https://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-modern-take-on-traditional-pattern.html#more">Read more »</a>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-77326417222308031412023-10-29T21:00:00.016-04:002024-01-19T13:05:30.577-05:00Setting the Table with Art<div style="text-align: left;">Welcome friends! I'm celebrating seven years with <b><i>Dinner at Eight</i></b> by sharing a special tablescape with you. Thank you so much for visiting since I began posting tables!<br></div><br><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuAsbCOLK91U6JavVeJ_oCNW0x1o54jvGmsEn6XlNJwC9OfKnjGepXTGYBj082OZbTzlqQY1IdqbsNRD38c0As7OiLOtiYtUPodOxgSex72orlldbbF0ugzbdEii6Nst0OuohWC9RhzarCgyNhj4A5zbrZHeq6q7Kz8aj01bY2E9yeZmK1M2gjx3prILo/s2016/A%20tablescape%20art%20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuAsbCOLK91U6JavVeJ_oCNW0x1o54jvGmsEn6XlNJwC9OfKnjGepXTGYBj082OZbTzlqQY1IdqbsNRD38c0As7OiLOtiYtUPodOxgSex72orlldbbF0ugzbdEii6Nst0OuohWC9RhzarCgyNhj4A5zbrZHeq6q7Kz8aj01bY2E9yeZmK1M2gjx3prILo/w640-h480/A%20tablescape%20art%20.jpg" width="640"></a></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Tablescapes can begin with lovely dishes, gorgeous crystal, or interesting table linens. Or they may celebrate an occasion, a holiday or a season, all of which come with traditional colors or iconic images. My table today begins with art. <span></span></div><a href="https://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com/2023/10/setting-table-with-art.html#more">Read more »</a>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-33137123772204819002023-10-17T11:00:00.445-04:002024-01-19T13:05:03.449-05:00An Autumn Tray with Leaves, Acorns and Pumpkins<div style="text-align: left;">Autumn is one of my favorite seasons! The others are winter, spring and summer! I consider myself lucky to live where I can experience all four seasons, though fall and winter aren't as long or as crisp/snowy as I'd like. Each season has its charms and autumn has many — among them are gloriously colored leaves as they prepare to fall, ripening acorns and pumpkins everywhere! <br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkrLEdkSRPtfaSbiz4K4L-0pMl0T3HTlRwamsdhWsYXtovbpzpUB2xswJGdg_kbUQWxNYaQ8N5RlxUt8Jg6AfKSgAQ6dajRst44_jx2IroKsugQq9Ohn9C7l4b9b4gYQzMly-zzOt3osmYMFB6s82TPqidPu5aaUAFtXIvpOFF605moyBeBY1jr7w2MSo/s2016/fall%20tray%20A%20entire.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkrLEdkSRPtfaSbiz4K4L-0pMl0T3HTlRwamsdhWsYXtovbpzpUB2xswJGdg_kbUQWxNYaQ8N5RlxUt8Jg6AfKSgAQ6dajRst44_jx2IroKsugQq9Ohn9C7l4b9b4gYQzMly-zzOt3osmYMFB6s82TPqidPu5aaUAFtXIvpOFF605moyBeBY1jr7w2MSo/w640-h480/fall%20tray%20A%20entire.jpg" width="640"></a></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;">To celebrate them all, I gathered them together on a beautifully detailed silver tray <span></span></div><a href="https://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com/2023/10/an-autumn-tray-with-leaves-acorns-and.html#more">Read more »</a>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-65854666504802344222023-10-10T06:50:00.018-04:002024-01-19T13:04:29.320-05:00A Hauntingly Delightful HalloweenWelcome to my hauntingly delightful table! I think it's such fun to style tables for Halloween where your imagination can take flight! <div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXywyoCp6Rr5kOcxwW1w_Hwx-6hYCS1boMXMeoKS5SijLXzBT4YEjGRZPyhkjK0idai4Hjig8zVXxbdwz15AwMz9sdwHqcnuPjCnsrkV4kFINTn7hIe3n3y_9qSpcdmnIZKmplZfNiTyOjSLtTXZeVrWeWoL2Zry_5r_kxuISwxjbGEcIi0lPa8HysrbE/s1722/Haunted%20B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1722" data-original-width="1291" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXywyoCp6Rr5kOcxwW1w_Hwx-6hYCS1boMXMeoKS5SijLXzBT4YEjGRZPyhkjK0idai4Hjig8zVXxbdwz15AwMz9sdwHqcnuPjCnsrkV4kFINTn7hIe3n3y_9qSpcdmnIZKmplZfNiTyOjSLtTXZeVrWeWoL2Zry_5r_kxuISwxjbGEcIi0lPa8HysrbE/w480-h640/Haunted%20B.jpg" width="480"></a></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;">So you know how excited I am to be joining friends<span></span></div><a href="https://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com/2023/10/a-hauntingly-delightful-halloween.html#more">Read more »</a>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-84001035447326794312023-08-29T06:50:00.298-04:002023-11-02T12:34:52.728-04:00Setting the Table for Early Autumn <div style="text-align: left;">Welcome! I'm glad you're joining me today because I'm sharing a table I've set in anticipation of fall!<br></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha6tD-q3yv5WciDzz4jPITsa1-RkFgzapMRhuR0zVEau6X5GFMMH2RURsNlruOuuznDHoXxR6WVsS9IM237xvgyjuhHO6nahf-lhByWmWSWOsigKsVZ8403L1cF53Eu-m-6w7EtXmy12ZbBSM_CdEvmhGJR6DnmUjndtwYqQGNsaB7WHRI-hsiZeE1Kc4/s2016/Early%20fall%20table%20A.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha6tD-q3yv5WciDzz4jPITsa1-RkFgzapMRhuR0zVEau6X5GFMMH2RURsNlruOuuznDHoXxR6WVsS9IM237xvgyjuhHO6nahf-lhByWmWSWOsigKsVZ8403L1cF53Eu-m-6w7EtXmy12ZbBSM_CdEvmhGJR6DnmUjndtwYqQGNsaB7WHRI-hsiZeE1Kc4/w480-h640/Early%20fall%20table%20A.jpg" width="480"></a></div><br></div><span></span><a href="https://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com/2023/08/setting-table-for-early-autumn.html#more">Read more »</a>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-45998062974059859492023-08-06T14:00:00.036-04:002023-11-02T12:35:36.615-04:00Dreaming of Travel — Where Palms Beckon<div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">Staring at suitcases in the back of my closet, I began to dream of traveling to lands where the palm trees beckon.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">Lands with beautiful vistas, delightful breezes, cooler temps and <i>low</i> humidity!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR8eVz8UYWKjfrXI7xqfjKIlZPMEh8tklO2uY6hBO5SwXWXe7dCn7Ecm8Pn31b_YTv_TIph7sUtl7CsC0-HAe_GA1Zq9lR3n1mihiTTS2suRPO_mwmGiZ2LyOTyekTMZJX-n-6_-M5-PDTg-_myQ1uYVTyO1lLEsDgEjqDqRbL-D_AsZN1Ni2FaLBEx6M/s1912/palms%20beckon%20A.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1434" data-original-width="1912" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR8eVz8UYWKjfrXI7xqfjKIlZPMEh8tklO2uY6hBO5SwXWXe7dCn7Ecm8Pn31b_YTv_TIph7sUtl7CsC0-HAe_GA1Zq9lR3n1mihiTTS2suRPO_mwmGiZ2LyOTyekTMZJX-n-6_-M5-PDTg-_myQ1uYVTyO1lLEsDgEjqDqRbL-D_AsZN1Ni2FaLBEx6M/w640-h480/palms%20beckon%20A.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br>I gathered <span></span></div><a href="https://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com/2023/08/dreaming-of-travel-where-palms-beckon.html#more">Read more »</a>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-43173961396887870672023-07-18T11:00:00.129-04:002023-10-12T00:19:46.615-04:00A Tray for a Summer Gardener<div style="text-align: left;">Would you love to add a bit of seasonal decor to a spot in your house? Perhaps in an entryway, or a room where everyone gathers? </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Then consider using a tray as the basis! Besides being a confined space that highlights a group of interesting items, it's portable and can be moved around your house to dress up a table or move out of the way as needed.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div>Oh, did I mention that it's fun to do?!<br><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC8qkB0klyIZFc3SXPdUx4VFB7SVp2SIlTLAIk88-CzHF7Yb-aLi2fQayLslRYmgivwo5MWdfRQ_exybJr14RYW6kaLRK9S0EJMPBtmWS-mC6PqpbQqH0Kk1NwxGtBpapFny__rtRVTAnwV66qhEWydm5zLubOBdOJeGb0tvEGW2JNv_tBz2DtlipZ6bg/s2016/garden%20tray%20A%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC8qkB0klyIZFc3SXPdUx4VFB7SVp2SIlTLAIk88-CzHF7Yb-aLi2fQayLslRYmgivwo5MWdfRQ_exybJr14RYW6kaLRK9S0EJMPBtmWS-mC6PqpbQqH0Kk1NwxGtBpapFny__rtRVTAnwV66qhEWydm5zLubOBdOJeGb0tvEGW2JNv_tBz2DtlipZ6bg/w480-h640/garden%20tray%20A%201.jpg" width="480"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: left;"><span></span></div></div><a href="https://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com/2023/07/a-tray-for-summer-gardener.html#more">Read more »</a>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-50096949459871598732023-07-06T08:50:00.030-04:002023-10-12T00:17:06.912-04:00 A French Inspired Tablescape<div style="text-align: left;">Summertime, more than any other season, calls for evenings spent around a casual dinner table, with good food shared with good friends! Ideally they would be <i>al fresco</i> but with our days pummeled by recurring thunderstorms, I've decided to set this evening's table indoors. <br></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMh7GK1tzhLE98VJIXUv0thM7LKRQmSj3U_EL1VMGhk6KTc35QykcSexR9vYTOm84x6MAd-XQ2Tgr-beQHyXWDC31gAI5B6cw0yn4vhAC84V1hPJJ_ppjnAF5cuDzwEboddjjT5Q577NgnQ43yJ2ThvfGgCD8Vbiu5QWkYzBYl-w1e9lXL2YOt0yjT4RM/s2016/french%20inspired%20A%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMh7GK1tzhLE98VJIXUv0thM7LKRQmSj3U_EL1VMGhk6KTc35QykcSexR9vYTOm84x6MAd-XQ2Tgr-beQHyXWDC31gAI5B6cw0yn4vhAC84V1hPJJ_ppjnAF5cuDzwEboddjjT5Q577NgnQ43yJ2ThvfGgCD8Vbiu5QWkYzBYl-w1e9lXL2YOt0yjT4RM/w480-h640/french%20inspired%20A%201.jpg" width="480"></a></div><br>For inspiration I looked to France,<span></span></div><a href="https://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com/2023/07/a-french-inspired-tablescape.html#more">Read more »</a>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-21466178601166668362023-06-30T23:20:00.299-04:002023-09-04T23:54:54.998-04:00Summer Decor with Flowers <div style="text-align: left;">Welcome! Today I thought I'd share some photos of our public spaces bedecked with flowers! I love growing flowers in my garden and I love having flowers inside the house, particularly those which don't grow well in my hot, humid mostly shaded summer garden. There's also <a href="https://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com/2021/06/puppy-challenges-in-garden.html" target="_blank"><i>puppy challenges to consider</i></a> when I'm planting any kind of flowers or shrubs. <br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMWSPeT3Gbmq7QEYoHqOmdxDCZEv_wQtt1O-VqgztbKwlkXPDmsKRgL5K3X24wmYTpqxais-TA5G8LzmNVSG-CIKs4dxRg_luIZHl863c8eo20wYXR5O314baPfOlpPZyfEWhA9cZbBzNBLciLwbTi_EV7Z9AS92lB0unWV_KGY3zxKm3N7wwFDYLD-8M/s1852/Flower%20decor%20A.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1852" data-original-width="1389" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMWSPeT3Gbmq7QEYoHqOmdxDCZEv_wQtt1O-VqgztbKwlkXPDmsKRgL5K3X24wmYTpqxais-TA5G8LzmNVSG-CIKs4dxRg_luIZHl863c8eo20wYXR5O314baPfOlpPZyfEWhA9cZbBzNBLciLwbTi_EV7Z9AS92lB0unWV_KGY3zxKm3N7wwFDYLD-8M/w480-h640/Flower%20decor%20A.jpg" width="480"></a></div> </div><div style="text-align: left;">I was thrilled to receive these flowers from my daughter in vivid shades of orange, pink and chartreuse! <span></span></div><a href="https://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com/2023/06/summer-decor-with-flowers.html#more">Read more »</a>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-8405129069305756802023-06-13T06:50:00.081-04:002023-09-04T23:55:24.596-04:00A Summer of Colors<div style="text-align: left;">It's summertime! Time to leave the dark moody colors of winter far behind and embrace an explosion of summer colors! Whether you choose pastel or bold colors or any combination with white, summer tables revel in color.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfRaeLqC1wln4sP71-bDPnSj7DGsSwDELit5dIsGs7d_citcC-JdnfsIVp6-yMmHKk2Cbv06wCxLnRuM60bN0kBrHGaAqwq_TPl_Bm80Tzvwb4hMcxMnbPc-zc8QZzZZ5PqoSGRCpOp8XvR2i9CRu8wYpTQCulHv1oEeLdfAKUZd8DY-DD4t3rLM6p/s2016/Summer%20Color%20A.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfRaeLqC1wln4sP71-bDPnSj7DGsSwDELit5dIsGs7d_citcC-JdnfsIVp6-yMmHKk2Cbv06wCxLnRuM60bN0kBrHGaAqwq_TPl_Bm80Tzvwb4hMcxMnbPc-zc8QZzZZ5PqoSGRCpOp8XvR2i9CRu8wYpTQCulHv1oEeLdfAKUZd8DY-DD4t3rLM6p/w480-h640/Summer%20Color%20A.jpg" width="480"></a></div><br><span></span></div><a href="https://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com/2023/06/a-summer-of-colors.html#more">Read more »</a>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.com47tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-40575921211668196352023-05-31T23:42:00.019-04:002023-08-08T11:08:45.486-04:00Vintage Meets Modern on a Late Spring Table<div style="text-align: left;">Today I was inspired by the fading ephemeral flowers of spring to set a table. My vintage plates sprinkled with violets were the obvious choice because I think they're lovely and I don't get to use them that often. But I didn't want to set a <i>vintage</i> table — I wanted to set a modern table that incorporates beautiful vintage touches!<br></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSSpzCf44bBfwtRn-NBZzjePgA7-CEy53z-Q1xTGK_qtK9-eXKJMyXH-OcNRiKMbcejKXo-yhuQO52_jxEcjSTxPtqTLR9WFoqZMjq5NLzdt_ZYIVgBzH-gS2qSUVIM0wmH1jBYG_tbL4vbl5HgHThBPjxWh3bm6dec8Il_B2Tpkkf8ypXHy4q8tku/s2016/vintage%20modern%20title%20B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSSpzCf44bBfwtRn-NBZzjePgA7-CEy53z-Q1xTGK_qtK9-eXKJMyXH-OcNRiKMbcejKXo-yhuQO52_jxEcjSTxPtqTLR9WFoqZMjq5NLzdt_ZYIVgBzH-gS2qSUVIM0wmH1jBYG_tbL4vbl5HgHThBPjxWh3bm6dec8Il_B2Tpkkf8ypXHy4q8tku/w480-h640/vintage%20modern%20title%20B.jpg" width="480"></a></div><br><span></span></div><a href="https://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com/2023/05/vintage-meets-modern-on-late-spring.html#more">Read more »</a>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-2177781919394821912023-05-15T08:30:00.013-04:002023-08-08T11:08:16.129-04:00A Tea Room, a Botanical Garden and an Emergency<div style="text-align: left;">Doesn't it seem the last month or two has gone by in an instant? When what you really want to do is savor every moment?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">That's the way it's been for me! Let me share with you the great and the not so good.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">In mid April we headed to New Mexico to spend a week with our daughter and celebrate her birthday.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">This is the view that greeted me every morning — the bosque along the Rio Grande with the Sandia Mountains in the background. A bosque is a type of forest habitat found along stream and river banks in an open country such as deserts or grasslands. It derives its name from the Spanish word for 'woodlands'. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgft8TskLRHzX105cxc0MHIJjfiJs0eajjpfjggBNMfPF5y25LkjfKhLfStXGSVAISFRiaIR852BQElfh-b0vfaEVQ9b4IZqphfy2bx9VSrjAd2JdGWzI0vNePtKiiuyEopojwPLpJcPQ5YeJMl2ipccBalUZm1iu_D0VyNpL_gXn5eI1ZNfjxIlJtX/s2016/tamaya%20A.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgft8TskLRHzX105cxc0MHIJjfiJs0eajjpfjggBNMfPF5y25LkjfKhLfStXGSVAISFRiaIR852BQElfh-b0vfaEVQ9b4IZqphfy2bx9VSrjAd2JdGWzI0vNePtKiiuyEopojwPLpJcPQ5YeJMl2ipccBalUZm1iu_D0VyNpL_gXn5eI1ZNfjxIlJtX/w640-h480/tamaya%20A.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><span></span></div><a href="https://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com/2023/05/a-tea-room-botanical-garden-and.html#more">Read more »</a>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-26560927775790502082023-04-14T15:25:00.012-04:002023-06-30T15:40:42.763-04:00A Bit of Spring Decor<div style="text-align: left;">Do you revamp your whole house every season or holiday? I generally don't, though I do like to sprinkle seasonal decor throughout my home. Thanksgiving through the winter holidays is the exception, when I want to bring a festive touch to every room. My home then tends to go dormant through the winter with perhaps a single vignette to acknowledge special days.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">But then spring arrives and I want to add cheery notes throughout the house! I thought I'd share this year's spring touches.<br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqXMr4qSGgOEb2ovDjb2Tsl2NLXsDTr33h2-_Wd2Se7uDCSGXPUJaHVURXzKodLqTsVtLrO00RGznzsYYvghzvdQ0TjbY7E7U2k25c2xjDhmxDrytfO_wpgl_Cf2IPzxBr--3GiBTVCM2XLwKDnyeqxSEfs8bB79fI8lTMxWuKS3pejwcwKa0XuakL/s4032/spring%20decor%20entry%20A.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqXMr4qSGgOEb2ovDjb2Tsl2NLXsDTr33h2-_Wd2Se7uDCSGXPUJaHVURXzKodLqTsVtLrO00RGznzsYYvghzvdQ0TjbY7E7U2k25c2xjDhmxDrytfO_wpgl_Cf2IPzxBr--3GiBTVCM2XLwKDnyeqxSEfs8bB79fI8lTMxWuKS3pejwcwKa0XuakL/w480-h640/spring%20decor%20entry%20A.jpg" width="480"></a></div><br>In the front entry <span></span></div><a href="https://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com/2023/04/a-bit-of-spring-decor.html#more">Read more »</a>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-37951029025957232192023-03-21T07:00:00.041-04:002023-06-14T00:19:35.142-04:00Welcoming Spring with a Fluffle of Bunnies<div style="text-align: left;">We're welcoming spring in the garden with daffodils and tulips, and flowering deciduous magnolias, redbuds and cherry trees. And I'm welcoming spring on the table with a <b><i>fluffle</i></b> of bunnies! What is a "fluffle"? It's the cutest term for a group of bunnies! They can also be called a "colony" but where's the fun in that? </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju0Poj3GYscqq4_HuzXensEMUC8479JQhjzAKyv02bezrFqHJsjcYYrTIGiAdVjFDcgTFwbqOYQlyXAZxTt4IDEKkebmc_L3t2gG2Kz4L130NVH3xmkzbJeJ2os-nWQ6e65F36ET4m5udb6eKUvWpbQHdU3ONURYGdTHsb-ixCd3ESqwHzXxNcWcNy/s3857/Fluffle%20bunnies%20H.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3857" data-original-width="2893" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju0Poj3GYscqq4_HuzXensEMUC8479JQhjzAKyv02bezrFqHJsjcYYrTIGiAdVjFDcgTFwbqOYQlyXAZxTt4IDEKkebmc_L3t2gG2Kz4L130NVH3xmkzbJeJ2os-nWQ6e65F36ET4m5udb6eKUvWpbQHdU3ONURYGdTHsb-ixCd3ESqwHzXxNcWcNy/w480-h640/Fluffle%20bunnies%20H.jpg" width="480"></a></div><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span></span></div><a href="https://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com/2023/03/welcoming-spring-with-fluffle-of-bunnies.html#more">Read more »</a>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.com52tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-4132631084459057312023-03-08T14:58:00.021-05:002024-03-13T12:09:26.863-04:00Lucky Enough to be Irish<div style="text-align: left;">The saying goes <i>"If you're lucky enough to be Irish, you're lucky enough!" </i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i> <br></i></div><div style="text-align: left;">So I must be lucky enough, having a large portion of Irish DNA in me! And I love to celebrate St. Patrick's Day by singing Irish folk songs (never mind they're off-key), shouting <span class="p_ si29 span"><i>Slainté</i> while raising my glass, and decorating my house with green and gold and a sprinkling of Celtic patterns.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="p_ si29 span"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="p_ si29 span">I thought you'd like to see a few of the tables I've styled to get some inspiration for your own celebrations March 17. <b>Just click on the title of each post</b> to see all the details! </span>In several posts I included bonus photos that I took on vacation in Ireland.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="p_ si29 span"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="p_ si29 span">I started with a beautiful scarf that I </span>bought in Dublin at Trinity College <span class="p_ si29 span">as a table runner for <a href="https://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com/2019/03/celtic-patterns-for-table.html" target=""><i><b>Celtic Patterns for the Table</b></i></a>. I love the </span>repeating Celtic patterns in a yellowish green<span class="p_ si29 span"> on an emerald background. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="p_ si29 span"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn3rZzRgiwOFL0eKru2PJilggTVGjtFv5edvygjqGp88vRwGsnCNupgzqOLk0-fvg8lotSQFOpkPsRX1o9S-DUYY9aXJKrgRD6EXs5GzOZPqY_39p5gyMukqZJ1_IxATdYupQih28U6BM_H9WGDOBqUOGZ9qsYOe42ZLZE3eF4Zffe5rUewZopA-fL/s3128/final%20T.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3128" data-original-width="2346" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn3rZzRgiwOFL0eKru2PJilggTVGjtFv5edvygjqGp88vRwGsnCNupgzqOLk0-fvg8lotSQFOpkPsRX1o9S-DUYY9aXJKrgRD6EXs5GzOZPqY_39p5gyMukqZJ1_IxATdYupQih28U6BM_H9WGDOBqUOGZ9qsYOe42ZLZE3eF4Zffe5rUewZopA-fL/w480-h640/final%20T.jpg" width="480"></a></div><br></div><span></span><a href="https://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com/2023/03/lucky-enough-to-be-irish.html#more">Read more »</a>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-16864998126715861072023-02-28T10:50:00.476-05:002023-05-16T00:12:20.830-04:00The Delights of Afternoon Tea Served on a Tray<div style="text-align: left;">There's nothing quite like enjoying tea served on a tray. And nothing quite like the delight that comes from pampering yourself with the fragrant aroma of hot tea, sweet treats and fresh flowers. Especially on gray winter days! </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVDWSw0Q-MX4gWNbYPSYXjTRho4ki_TT86ygQmb2OBz-4REhNPOZaWuIdiaibJrK91ML8P36gX5FXvqoSdBhCgpC0gkwm9l4cvaTWRe-FhFOyPvlnASVMRwocX4wB3YchGCIGpzqZgEghsI06W2a3pK_w6KSAx9xr0u3xOUax1x-r8S4k2CEhYZi5f/s4032/afternoon%20tea%20A%20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVDWSw0Q-MX4gWNbYPSYXjTRho4ki_TT86ygQmb2OBz-4REhNPOZaWuIdiaibJrK91ML8P36gX5FXvqoSdBhCgpC0gkwm9l4cvaTWRe-FhFOyPvlnASVMRwocX4wB3YchGCIGpzqZgEghsI06W2a3pK_w6KSAx9xr0u3xOUax1x-r8S4k2CEhYZi5f/w480-h640/afternoon%20tea%20A%20.jpg" width="480"></a></div> <br>So today I'm sharing with you an afternoon tea tray I set for myself! <span></span></div><a href="https://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.com/2023/02/the-delights-of-afternoon-tea-served-on.html#more">Read more »</a>Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.com40