On Sunday, we had plans for a fun afternoon and evening. So since I knew the week would be busy, I went ahead and set the table up for Thursday. I added a leaf to the table, put the table pad on, ran the dampened tablecloth in the dryer to smooth it out, then set about putting it all together.
I pinned an idea from someone's blog a while back, where they had laid doilies down the middle of the table to make a sort of runner. I have many doilies!
Some of them are thrifted, but quite a few were made by my mother. They are vintage and fussy looking. I added the plates and stemware form Dollar Tree, napkins from Hob Lob (80% off!), the silver, some gold chargers I have had forever, and a couple of battery operated candles in some Dollar Tree candle holders. Then I added some burlap ribbon out of my stash.
It was all of $14 to make a pretty table. and we will have the plates and goblets for our Christmas table, too. I've gotten an amazing amount done this morning: made two pies, three side dishes, cleaned my kitchen. All that's left is actual cooking and enjoying our day tomorrow. But for now, I'm off to work!
Gina
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