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Some Last Minute Thanksgiving Tablescape Inspiration.

Hi there everyone! I am popping in to showcase some last minute tablescape ideas if you’re going to be setting the table this Thanksgiving. Currently my table looks like the one above; lacking in any type of festive table décor. Although it will be just the kiddos and myself, I am still going to dine in style. Here is a look at some Thanksgiving tablescapes that caught my eye…

Here’s to a beautiful Thanksgiving where laughter, good company, time spent with family and or friends, great food, and awesome wine will reign! Cheers to you my friends! Cheers to you too if you won’t be celebrating Thanksgiving Smile

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p.s. I have been insanely busy, but a good type of busy! I also have a few giveaways on the horizon so stay tuned…

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Labels: decor, entertaining, entertainment, inspiration, table setting, tablescape, Thanksgiving

My Budget Friendly and Stylish Tablescape.

Simply put, one can entertain in style on any budget. I have been frequenting one of my local Goodwill stores of late because I realize that there are some amazing scores to be had there. For today’s post, we’ll look at a simple, but stylish tablescape showcasing all thrifted items from Goodwill.

I wanted to add some "bling" sprinkled with black for a somewhat glamorous look. I scored these vintage plates for $1.50 each. The knives with the black handles were approximately .50cents each. The crystal candle holders were almost $2 each(definitely a score!). The vintage cups with the gold handles and cute floral design are my fave. Those were also under $2 each. I bought 4 of each item, because it’s a small scale get together.

a close up of these gorgeous cups. i already had simple white saucers that would go perfectly with these.

Although I purchased my finds at a Goodwill store, do not despair if you don’t have one in your area. Usually most thrift stores will have a home ware section. Let’s keep it stylish and entertain on! Smile

. Blessings and happy weekend my friends. XX

Labels: dining outdoors, entertaining, entertainment, table setting, tablescape, thrift, weekend

Set the Stage with YourMurano Glass Tableware: Summer Entertaining

The quintessential summer experience involves lots of entertaining with family and friends. Setting the stage for these entertainment endeavors starts with meticulously setting the stage with an unforgettable table scape.

YourMurano glass tableware is more than just a glass act. Having purchased(on a few trips to Nove, Italy)a couple hand blown glass pieces myself that were made in Murano, I have experienced the durability and premium quality of such glass pieces first hand. Glass tableware pieces are of course investment pieces since each piece is handcrafted at prime production quality. Thus, terms like classic, longevity, and well made are synonymous to this brand. You also get the below bragging rights when you purchase a gem from YourMurano glass:

unique and handmade
shipped from venice
the best murano glass quailty
covered by insurance
mark of origin guaranteed

Goto Desio

I find myself drawn to their Goto Desio line. Isn’t it obvious why? Just look at the beauty! According to the website:

The creative decorations on this “goto de fornasa” glass reminds of the many twisting canals that criss-cross Venice, like a neverending maze. The apparent fragility of the glass vanishes once you hold this “goto” in your hand, admire its white “sommerso” glass, covered in a gold leaf layer and sprinkled with multiple colourful glass threads. The energy of the manufacturing process is perceived at first touch: this “goto” glass represents the solid pride in their craft of the people of Murano. Like all “goti de fornasa”, it is born from the creative inspiration of the master glassmaker in the precise moment of shaping, making a unique, unrepeatable piece of art. This “goto de fornasa” is signed by the master Imperio Rossi, and is available in different coloured filaments on the constant gold leaf base: white and violet, blue and aqua, blue and ruby, orange and yellow, blue and green, green and sky blue.

The pieces vary in styles that range from simple and streamlined to very intricate with sublime embellishments. Whatever your theme is for setting the stage, formal or informal, you will find your statement piece(s) at at Yourmurano.

Do you already have glass tableware in your collection? Is setting the stage part of your entertaining ritual? I love a beautiful tablescape adorned with lovely tableware. I usually cannot help myself when it comes to setting the stage, even if it is just for the hubby and myself. There has to be some type of style on the table. Blessings and have a wonderful weekend everyone! XX

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Labels: entertaintment, table setting, tablescape, weekend, yourmurano glass