Tag Archives: Placemat

Make A Tropical Leaf Print Tablecloth

Make A Tropical Leaf Print Tablecloth

A tropical leaf pattern, like the one I found on this pillow from Nordstrom  is always stylish for a late spring and summer décor. As much as I loved the pattern on that pillow for being fresh and happy,  I didn’t consider buying it as I couldn’t find a place for it in my home. But I happily… Continue Reading

White Forest Christmas Table Setting

White Forest Christmas Table Setting

I first started thinking about my Christmas table setting in August last summer, when I found this remnant on sale at my local fabric store. I bought it, not too sure how I was going to use it. As Christmas approached and time was flying by, I decided to go the easy way and use the fabric to make three… Continue Reading

“Purple Abundance” Thanksgiving Tablescape With No-Sew DIY Placemats

“Purple Abundance” Thanksgiving Tablescape With No-Sew DIY Placemats

To celebrate Thanksgiving this year, I wanted something different than the usual burlap/pumpkin/orange type of tablescape, something a little unexpected. With the big day just around the corner, I had to do something fast, but something that embodied the meaning of the day. I went no further than my refrigerator, and filled a beautiful large porcelain dish with everything… Continue Reading

For An Easy Table Setting … Shop Your Home!

For An Easy Table Setting … Shop Your Home!

As per the Greek tradition, the first day of the year is  celebrated with family and friends, sharing a well cooked meal and cutting the New Year’s Pie (Vassilopitta) which has a hidden coin for the lucky one of the year. This year, it will only be the four of us, but this is not keeping… Continue Reading

No-Sew Rustic Thanksgiving Placemats

No-Sew Rustic Thanksgiving Placemats

If you are hosting Thanksgiving this year, and haven’t yet decided on your table decor,  I have the easiest and and cheapest placemats for you! But even if your’re just hosting a dinner party this fall, and would like a rustic table setting, you’ll find that these placemats are perfect. It will literally take you less than… Continue Reading

DIY Wooden Placemats & Summer Table Setting Ideas

DIY Wooden Placemats & Summer Table Setting Ideas

After spending a few hours during the last weekend working on some backyard updates (see here, if you haven’t already read my previous post), it’s now time to enjoy it!  And what a better idea than inviting a couple of friends over for dinner.  That was just the motivation I needed to make some summer… Continue Reading

No-Sew Colorful Easter Placemats!

No-Sew Colorful Easter Placemats!

I just finished these new no-sew placemats for the Easter lunch table, and guess what? You still have enough time to make them! I did all the measuring, testing, styling for you and it will take you a maximum of ten minutes to make a set of two! They’re made of white cotton duck cloth… Continue Reading

No-Sew Place Mats …

No-Sew Place Mats …

…and my Thanksgiving table is ready!  It didn’t take long at all to make these easy, no-sew place mats! All I needed were a couple of Burlap Garland rolls from the craft store, and scissors. I got the exact look I was going for: earthy colors and primitive materials for this harvest celebration, or for… Continue Reading

Ribbon Napkin Rings

Ribbon Napkin Rings

Not that long ago, I shared with you how I embellished my kitchen chair cushions with ribbon (Cushion Solution). First, I’m happy to report that although these are the most used chairs of the house,  that ribbon has held up very well! For a while, I had some of that left over ribbon in my… Continue Reading