Hello Again! A Fall Table Setting

(the give-away is closed as of 10-17-16)

Wow, hello!  I've been on somewhat of a hiatus and it is so good to be back!  I have mostly been enjoying family time and working on a few projects these past few months - can you believe it is already October!?!  Cray-cray!

Speaking of projects, the one place in my house that I like to change up with the seasons is my dining room table, and I usually do change it about 4 - 5 times a year.  It's the first room guests see when they walk through the front door so it is always fun to dress it up.  :)

Here is how it looked last Christmas - I have a small artificial tree that I bought at Walmart for $10. Our big tree is in the family room you can't see it from the street, so this little tree in the dining room in the front of the house looks so cute!  I use vintage ornaments, mostly found at the Country Living Fair, to give it an old-fashion look. It makes a great centerpiece!

Then I switched it up after the first of the year and made it look it little more spring-like.  We also bought the faux cowhide rug that absolutely completes the room~~ :)

Toward the end of summer I felt like I had to "quiet" the room.  I just needed to put the plates and chargers, glasses and silverware away and simplify the table for a bit.  So I opted for a simple centerpiece of tray/plant/driftwood/metal bust. Perfect.

But now it's fall and to feel all warm and cozy I wanted to take it up a notch! The only things I bought were the little pumpkins - everything else were things I already had on hand..

You can find little pumpkins at the grocery store; the goblets were thrift store finds.  My husband found the copper vessel sticking out of a pile of rubbish at a house he was renovating - score!

These adorable little fox salt & pepper shakers were a gift from a friend who "just couldn't resist them!"  Thanks, Micheal! 

I used the large platter that I found at the Country Living Fair last year to hold everything for the centerpiece. The small fox plates are from Walmart last year; the napkins are at least 25 years old (!); the white dinner plates are from Target.

I really love doing this - and even though I live with a bunch of guys, the gesture doesn't go unnoticed..  they actually said "hey, that looks nice!"

I hope you enjoyed my table-through-the-seasons!  Now, would you like two free passes to the Country Living Fair?  Thanks to Stella Show Management, the company that manages the event, I have two Early Bird tickets to give away!  Here are more details on the Fair:

COUNTRY LIVING FAIR RETURNS TO ATLANTA, GA OCTOBER 21-23

Tickets:

• One day admission is $13 in advance and $16 at the door; three-day weekend passes are available for $15 in advance and $20 at the door;
• An Early Bird three-day weekend pass is available for $40 and grants early admission at 8:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday;
• Free admission for children ages 16 and under.

Hours: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; gates open for Early Bird ticket holders at 8:30 a.m. Friday & Saturday.

Location: Held rain or shine outdoors, the Fair takes place in the Event Meadow on the grounds of Stone Mountain Park, a scenic recreation area 16 miles east of downtown Atlanta [Exit 8 off of U.S. Highway 78]. Regular parking fees apply daily.

To enter just leave a comment here or email me at ktfox425@gmail.com and let me know one fun thing you do in the fall.  I will announce the winner on Monday, October, 17, 2016.  I hope you can make it - I'm going to be there and I'm going to "shop til I drop!"

**Give-away is closed and the winner has been emailed**

Linking up with Thrifty Decor Chic!

Love,

Spring Table!

Ahhh spring is in the air!  We have had several days of perfect weather and it has lifted everyone's spirits!  Today we are back to overcast and rainy, but we need the rain for things to grow, right?

I love setting the table in the dining room and pretending I'm having some girlfriends over for a wonderful, lazy-day brunch.  I usually get the urge a few times a year - (summer, fall, winter, spring..maybe??)  It's fun to pull out some dishes and we don't use everyday and make the table look special.  So here's my take on a spring table setting~~

These little bird salt & pepper shakers came with my hubby when I married him.. isn't that sweet?  He actually picked these up somewhere (probably a yard sale) and decided to bring them home one day - love it!

Fresh berries in little sundae cups to start.. then you'll have to imagine the rest of the food ;)  (And, can you see the very cool bronze bust right there on the buffet?  Scored that at Atlanta ReStore! I love it!)

I have so much fun setting a table - finding different pieces to go together, like the ceramic rooster and the small rooster & chicken plates.  The plates were a gift on Christmas from my bestie :)  I found Mr. Rooster at a thrift store (surprise, surprise).

I really enjoy this room, too - in case you hadn't noticed...

Here's the place setting - it's made up of stuff from all over -

The gold flatware just came back into my life after a long time away.  I'm holding onto it for my daughter.  A search of the interwebs came up with nothing similar.  Gold flatware is out there - just none with this shape/pattern
Corn husk place-mat - Wal-Mart - $3 each!
Black & white charger was also a gift from my bestie a few years back - she found them at Hobby Lobby
White dinner plate - Threshold at Target - $5
Red rooster plate - found in Blueridge, GA
Tiny bowl - Pier One has them all day long - $1.50 - I used them in my fall table setting

You know, I really should just call the friends and ACTUALLY have them over, right?  I mean, the table is set.. all I really to do is make a yummy breakfast casserole to go with the fresh fruit, make mimosas, and we are set! 

Hope your first weekend of spring is a good one!  I'll be back soon with more updates on the kitchen renovation :)

Love,

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Fall Table Setting

I hope you're not tired of seeing my dining room!  Today I wanted to share my fall table setting with you~~  almost everything on the table is something I already had in my house.  I usually don't take the time to do a pretty table setting, so this makes me happy :) 

I just found the little birds and the feathers last weekend up in Braselton, GA, while thrift store shopping with my bestie.  The little birds have a burlap texture and are so adorable.