“The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭145:8-9‬ ‭

Hello dear readers. I hope you all are having a good week so far. It has been a rainy one here, but today is supposed to beautiful with lower humidity and temperatures. That is always a plus in the South. Right before the lockdown began, you might remember that I spoke at my hometown’s Antiquarian Society. My topic was tabletop styling and gardening. During the presentation I shared eighteen tips for tablestyling. Several readers emailed me and asked if I would share them in a blog post. Of course, I don’t claim any expert status, just a lot of experience setting hundreds of tables. I have definitely learned a few things along the way. I am happy to share ten of those tips today.

“If the home is a body, the table is the heart, the beating center, the sustainer of life and health.”
-Shauna Niequist

Tip 1: Create tables with memories attached.

The tablecloth has memories of a birthday party I gave my Mom. When using memorable pieces, it gives an opportunity to share the precious memories with family and friends.

This beautiful hand-embroidered textile was brought home from a trip to the Greek Isles. Once again, great conversations can take place sharing travel experiences.READ MORE