How About A Blue Thanksgiving?

If you add brown to your blue, it is a perfect choice for Thanksgiving.

 Maybe this combination is not the typical autumnal colors, but it is equally as pretty and festive.

I went looking for some blue and brown inspiration for you all and here is what I found……….

The addition of the pheasant feathers really makes it perfect for Thanksgiving.

Just a touch of blue with the feather on a pretty brown and white plate. It looks like Martha used bias tape in brown, tied loosely around the napkin.

Blue transfer ware with the brown tone of the wood furniture would make a lovely Thanksgiving table.

The addition of brown branches and some Asian blue and white porcelain and you have a lovely buffet for Thanksgiving.

Tiffany blue is used here and the brown is used in the marbling on the plate rim.

A more modern setting using cylinders with leaves and you can find the blue in the napkins and plates in a very soft shade of blue.

I love this whole setting, especially the amazing art piece above the buffet. By putting the blue glasses on this table the whole look changes.

So there you have it!! Would you consider using blue on your own Thanksgiving table?

“Enjoy the Process” Of:

Using some blue on your Thanksgiving table for something different!!

Kathysue

Where Should I SIT?

Dinner is ready to serve and you have asked everyone to come in and have a seat. You still have a few things to bring to the table. The beverages need to be served. Water, Ice Tea, Milk?

Then!!! The big question ensues. Where do you want me to sit? Should I sit here? Your mind starts spinning, oh dear!!! Should they sit there? No, that won’t work! Should they sit there? Okay fine! Just sit wherever you'd like. Now the dance around the table begins.

To eliminate this scenario I found the best solution!
Placecards! Not the kind you write on paper, but place cards that can be used year after year, meal after meal.

They are called Placetiles and they are wonderful. The owner and designer is talented Kristin Bowen. She says:

Our PlaceTiles & MessageTiles are
free standing and self supporting.
Each piece is stamped with
the PlaceTile Design logo and
signature of designer,
Kristin Bowen
Here are just a few of her wonderful designs………

This one also includes a small place in the back to put flowers. I love this idea. I think this would make a wonderful wedding gift, or any special occasion for that matter!

They come beautifully displayed in a lovely box lined with white satin and with a dry eraser pen. You just wipe the name off when the special meal is over and put them away until next time.

I have had mine for several years and use them for all my large gatherings.

Kristin has a blog that shows how she and others use these and she also has some yummy recipes. I just discovered her blog while doing this post.

If you would like to order these go to her web-site and see all that she has to offer. You won’t be disappointed.

Placetiles.com and her blog address: Placetile.blogspot.com

I need to thank my sweet blogging buddy Sally at Divine Distractions for reminding me of what a great entertaining tool this is. I read her post on menu cards and it inspired me to write this post. Thanks Sally!!! Be sure and visit her blog, she writes very inspiring post and always has great ideas.

“Enjoy the Process” Of:

Entertaining with stylish place cards!

Kathysue

Loving Lime!!

I do love the color lime so I looked around to see what I could find as some options for Thanksgiving tables. Lime with brown looks amazing together as seen in these rooms……

Now for some Thanksgiving Table setting Inspiration!!

Okay not really Thanksgiving, but it is food related. Moving right along….

Great idea to use potted plants and candles down the center of the table and it is all reusable after the Holiday.

Another plant idea! How about various succulents in a brown wooden box as a centerpiece.

This is a great inspiration board.

Simple orchids floating in cylinders on a beautiful brown cloth.

Speaking of Limes how about limes and mums, Perfect!!

Another simple use of limes.

Simple and elegant done by the Style Sisters.

How about a vase full of these lovely lime lilies.

Simple ribbon and runner cut with pinking shears. Add white pumpkins and lime colored pears and you have a great lime and brown combo.

I think the addition of lime just perks the whole table setting up!!!

Do you think you could use lime on your Thanksgiving table setting?

“Enjoy the Process” Of:

Using a color scheme that you have never used for your table this Thanksgiving!!

Kathysue

BTW: If you like the color lime click here  for another post I did on using lime with gold.