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“Spring Has Finally Come” Tablescape

March 27, 2015

The winter here in upstate New York has proven to be one of the hardest and longest since we moved here five years ago. We have had snow, snow, and more snow. Many days the temperature had a hard time climbing past negative numbers. We have never experienced a winter this tough since we have lived here or ever in our lives – lol. The die-hard New Yorkers I have spoken to say this was a tough winter even for them. Hey, that made me feel a little better. Maybe I have toughened up a little since I arrived.

Now with the sun shining more and robins starting to arrive my heart is yearning for spring to hurry up and get here.

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Chinese Christmas Turkey, Anyone?

December 24, 2013

One Brogden family tradition we have is every Christmas Eve we eat Chinese food for dinner and watch a movie called A Christmas Story. For those of you who are not familiar with A Christmas Story, it is the movie that often runs on TBS for a 24-hour marathon. I am sure you may have passed it by wondering why in the world do they keep playing the “same” movie all day long. :o)

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Nutcracker Sweet

December 4, 2013

This tablescape comes from a beginner’s class I taught on “How to Create a Christmas Tablescape.” I gave the ladies the bare minimum items and the only criteria was 1) use the napkin and silverware in a creative way that is not typical of a traditional place setting and 2) leave appropriate room for serving pieces. I think they succeeded! What do you think?

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Thanksgiving Tablescape

November 28, 2013

This year for Thanksgiving I wanted a more natural looking table with out a lot of fuss. Just like the Pilgrims and Indians I gathered pumpkins, pinecones, gourds, nuts, few candles and deer antler candle holders. My dad made mine but I am sure the Pilgrims and Indians had a pair too. :o)

Keeping with the natural theme I didn’t feel a table cloth was needed. Instead I used a piece of burlap for a runner. Next I brought in all the items I had collected and layered them along the center of the table. For plates I stuck to simple white with brown chargers.

This is probably one of the simplest tablescapes I have ever put together for a Thanksgiving table but in a way it is one of my favorites. Now pull up a chair and join us. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving. We sure have a lot to be thankful for!