Everyday Living

Tablescape Tuesday: A French Scarf

~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭121:1-2‬ ‭

We all know that French women have that certain “je ne sais quoi”!  They can take a very simple and basic outfit and turn it into the most stylish and elegant statement by one simple addition…a scarf!  While visiting Paris in 2006, I found a floral scarf with rich vibrant colors as I was shopping along streets near the Champs-Élysées.  Believe it or not, it was reasonably priced…so it of course had to come home with me!  Yes, scarves can finish off our outfits as that perfect accessory, but they also serve many more purposes! By now you may have noticed that scarves are no stranger to Tablescape Tuesday here at Everyday Living…they show up as table runners often!  I welcome you to the table today, where my inspiration is that long-ago purchase of “a French scarf”!


 
As you can see, the French scarf takes center stage at my table set for four.
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Romantic Table For Two: Romance & Roses

~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday, Valentines Day

“And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”
‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3:14‬ ‭

We all love a romantic dinner, don’t we?  Dressing up, flowers, candlelight…the whole nine yards!  Isn’t it fun to plan something special with your someone special!?  Butch and I both love Valentine’s Day because we are hopeless romantics!  Although we have been afforded wonderful opportunities to enjoy romantic dinners at some of the best restaurants here and in Europe, our very favorite romantic dinner is right here in our home.  A quiet evening at home with soft music, candlelight, and a delicious home-cooked meal come together to make the perfect Valentine’s evening! Oh yeah, don’t forget the romance and roses!

 
Oh what a fun week this will be!  I am joining 15 other bloggers to bring you A Romantic Table For Two Blog Hop…and the ideas are sure to be endless!  Be sure to scroll to the bottom on my post to see the full line-up!  A special thank you to Chloe from Celebrate & Decorate for being our amazing hostess!  

 
With thoughts of a romantic dinner for just the two of us, I decided on a small table in front of the fireplace…
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Tablescape Tuesday: Pleasing To My Eye

~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16:16‬ ‭

You know, there are some things that can be outdated in our ever-changing world of decorating….but some things just do not fall into that category.  Blue and white have been a mainstay and a staple for as long as I can remember!  I collected the iconic Johnson Brothers “Willow” pattern at least 38 years ago.  It remains one of my favorites…and I dare to say, a favorite of most of us in the blog world!  There is just something about a blue and white tablesetting that is always pleasing to my eye!


“Flowers and food look fabulous on tables decorated with blue and white.  The endless assortment of dishes, glassware, and linens available in this bold combination enables the hostess to create beautiful tables for every season, occasion, and budget.”
-Carolyne Roehm
 
I decided on a table for four, I find it cozy for winter.
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