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Etsy Finds: Setting the Thanksgiving Table
Looking for a unique addition to your holiday table? I've found some beautiful ways to personalize your Thanksgiving day feast this year.
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Do You Use Placemats at Every Meal?
Since my husband and I inherited a gorgeous table from his mother, we always use placemats to keep hot foods or condensation-laden glasses away from its wood surface. With other tables, I haven't been as careful, and even think that a few water stains added to the charm of the older, imperfect tables. Still, for our current table, I like to take precaution.
Tastes Like Couture: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?
Wait isn't the saying "tastes like chicken"?! Regardless, for pets that eat shoes or clothing perhaps that's what they think when digging into a dish of kibble. Mmmm, something Tastes Like Couture ($15).
Guess What These Placemats Are Made From?
I made these placemats from something which, despite my efforts to be eco-conscious, occasionally ends up under my kitchen sink. I plan to cover them in contact paper or laminate them to make them more durable. Can you guess what they're made from?
YumSugar Gift Guide: The Hipster Foodie
A friend of mine, who fits the classification of hipster to a T, also happens to love all things gourmet. Initially, I was at a loss for what to get her, but I quickly discovered that there's an array of niche gift items that converge at the juncture of food, music, and cutting-edge cool. Case in point: I have to get her this book about underground dining, and because she loves to push the envelope, I know she'll flip for this shopping bag.
Do You Dress Your Table?
Since I inherited a dining table from my mother-in-law that I could never afford otherwise (thank you Linda!), I try to be extra careful with it by using coasters, tablecloths, and place mats before anything gets set down on its burnished wood surface. Which doesn't prevent accidents entirely: Last week I put a pizza box down on the table for a moment, and its surface fogged up for 10 minutes! Luckily, there was no permanent damage, but I was worried!
The Perfect Complement to Your Dog's Whiner and Diner!
Wine is definitely my weakness and, even though I've yet to share it with my pooch, I love the idea of this cork-designed placemat ($4.50). It's totally perfect for my wine cellar . .
Yummy Links: From Cupcake Holders to School Lunches
- Easily transport cupcakes in an empty egg carton. — Shelterrific
- Learn how to purchase cheese from a cheese monger. — Chow
- Iron Chef America is being turned into a Wii video game complete with a digital Mario Batali, Masaharu Morimoto, and Alton Brown.
Off to Market Recap: Spring Placemats
When the seasons change, I enjoy updating the mood of my kitchen with new placemats. Since Spring has sprung, it's time to soften my kitchen's look with Spring placemats! I asked you to help me search for lovely placemats with floral prints or pretty pastels.
Off to Market: Spring Placemats
When the seasons change, I enjoy updating the mood of my kitchen with new placemats. Since Spring has sprung, it's time to soften my kitchen's look with Spring placemats! Let's head off to market in search of lovely placemats with floral printed motifs or pretty pastels.
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