Name Game

<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The holidays are coming, and many of us will entertain at home during the next few months. Place cards can be a fun addition to the table - letting people know where they should sit and encouraging conversation among like-minded guests. Place card holders can even double as creative party favors . . .</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgscQx-ZRd5tl9zAPwj3x8DfKfUbmzi9FqG3QmCdc3xF7Lbqwr3V2dj1okGczJ3qS9w9McN8UDZ1f4nNAfsCwH5uFcO-NA7m-DnOvbOJfKeUQqIZ_35nZUEd0wEEG1nBpIji_-vr9u1Lys/s1600/wedgwood-dinner-plates-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgscQx-ZRd5tl9zAPwj3x8DfKfUbmzi9FqG3QmCdc3xF7Lbqwr3V2dj1okGczJ3qS9w9McN8UDZ1f4nNAfsCwH5uFcO-NA7m-DnOvbOJfKeUQqIZ_35nZUEd0wEEG1nBpIji_-vr9u1Lys/s1600/wedgwood-dinner-plates-l.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"For a less formal place setting, use wood Florentine trays as chargers underneath gold Wedgwood dinner plates and vintage glass dessert plates."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fabric pouches: by <a href="http://www.bviz.com/" target="_blank">Becky Vizard</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hostess: Melissa Rufty, <a href="http://www.mmrinteriors.com/" target="_blank">MMR Interiors</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Laurey W. Glenn.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/food/holidays-occasions/gracious-thanksgiving-table-setting/pile-gold-on-gold" target="_blank">Big Easy Style Thanksgiving Table</a>"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/" target="_blank">Southern Living</a>.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4uZOuYdsI0W1mc3styZUsFWoX1MfGSMB1oiGNuTlMlCDSG1VmwuHMqyU_YXp6MMYgP6hgcjzbW88p5VqCfAoIYCzrAW11juaY8qcVZBWy4nGqTWCayviGhm0hGj_XPdyFb6weZu0o1D0/s1600/place-cards-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4uZOuYdsI0W1mc3styZUsFWoX1MfGSMB1oiGNuTlMlCDSG1VmwuHMqyU_YXp6MMYgP6hgcjzbW88p5VqCfAoIYCzrAW11juaY8qcVZBWy4nGqTWCayviGhm0hGj_XPdyFb6weZu0o1D0/s1600/place-cards-l.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Purchase a wide-nib calligraphy pen for printing guests’ names on place cards. Or print them from your computer using a fancy font."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Charles Walton IV.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Styling by Rose Nguyen.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/food/holidays-occasions/christmas-dinner-decorating-ideas" target="_blank">Elegant Christmas Dinner Decor</a>"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/" target="_blank">Southern Living</a>.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdnDglcqXLSBZtTMVg6htmDSKLNd5kne-H_8MOjgji23U_7wjgl1v9dWoxyhE4InTBp3DMA2-ofPFlZU_60s7bvQVpzpyrAu92Ev26bT2heo86JTgKuYP85vwp4aXbibVLwBuvzR4yz0g/s1600/place-card-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdnDglcqXLSBZtTMVg6htmDSKLNd5kne-H_8MOjgji23U_7wjgl1v9dWoxyhE4InTBp3DMA2-ofPFlZU_60s7bvQVpzpyrAu92Ev26bT2heo86JTgKuYP85vwp4aXbibVLwBuvzR4yz0g/s1600/place-card-l.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Place cards take the guesswork out of where to sit. Split up couples, and place people with something in common near each other. Writing names in your own handwriting makes it personal."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Jennifer Davick.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/decorating/formal-table-setting/place-cards_2" target="_blank">Table Setting Tips</a>" by Atlanta hostess Danielle Rollins.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/" target="_blank">Southern Living</a>.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9xRdyE4TbQj1-HcmfTWsWsklMeaPebeAmMZHoG2iC2RtVwoVX4hqCpDxN5VR2qBtLgtc9DHdLHK_phquRnlA7ERF8RjgONFdIX-xX6UVEexhkocZNKJMuD571y1fTlLA9pGbTYuOy-hU/s1600/stt-modern-traditional-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9xRdyE4TbQj1-HcmfTWsWsklMeaPebeAmMZHoG2iC2RtVwoVX4hqCpDxN5VR2qBtLgtc9DHdLHK_phquRnlA7ERF8RjgONFdIX-xX6UVEexhkocZNKJMuD571y1fTlLA9pGbTYuOy-hU/s1600/stt-modern-traditional-l.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"A graphic white dinner plate looks just right paired with embellished heirloom silver. The menu card is actually fabric. Maria cut pieces of thin linen and ran them through an inkjet printer for menu cards. Do this a day or more ahead of time to allow the ink to dry properly."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tablescape by Maria Cooke of Ritzy Bee Events in Washington, D.C.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Jennifer Davick.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/food/holidays-occasions/simple-thanksgiving/mix" target="_blank">Simple Thanksgiving Table Setting</a>"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/" target="_blank">Southern Living</a>.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbCQcimh_keKDxg6mvHgrMLRSt0eq0kr4M1VmgJKNei3qGGPibigz5YB9ThN4CJqNvwcJSwFsdJnqST92Rr4k6O1lMhl9l3ff7hloNs5KhxXNy1Y-8lpNThInB69rJKNYb5lpvmQWSbuY/s1600/stt-placecards-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbCQcimh_keKDxg6mvHgrMLRSt0eq0kr4M1VmgJKNei3qGGPibigz5YB9ThN4CJqNvwcJSwFsdJnqST92Rr4k6O1lMhl9l3ff7hloNs5KhxXNy1Y-8lpNThInB69rJKNYb5lpvmQWSbuY/s1600/stt-placecards-l.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Maria chose a letterpress cutlery motif as her theme. For the place cards, she simply folded over the card stock and wrote each guest’s name in an elegant hand."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tablescape by Maria Cooke of Ritzy Bee Events in Washington, D.C.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Jennifer Davick.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/food/holidays-occasions/simple-thanksgiving/place-cards" target="_blank">Simple Thanksgiving Table Setting</a>"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/" target="_blank">Southern Living</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT-Fi-qU_buC3zmySEOzowqE9Rlv5ubtXlv4agK89jmoNxg1mZjaNMeb0Aro7fDcJyCMxXz6I96YqxFJFdFnC-9vqfGdhFFJBvYxVnxzh1MWBe7ZLpmgt2eN-23h8lpn1x6ZHwXvKiMZw/s1600/house-home-holiday-table-anne-hepfer-dec10-donnagriffith-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="540" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT-Fi-qU_buC3zmySEOzowqE9Rlv5ubtXlv4agK89jmoNxg1mZjaNMeb0Aro7fDcJyCMxXz6I96YqxFJFdFnC-9vqfGdhFFJBvYxVnxzh1MWBe7ZLpmgt2eN-23h8lpn1x6ZHwXvKiMZw/s1600/house-home-holiday-table-anne-hepfer-dec10-donnagriffith-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Traditional toile in bright orange and hot pink is an unusual colour combo for the holidays.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A brushed-gold charger dresses up simple white dinnerware, and a luxe patterned salad plate introduces blue to cool off the warm colour scheme. The enamel butterfly napkin ring and handwritten placecard (shaped like a gift tag) keeps the look fun and whimsical while staying formal."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tablecloth fabric: Manuel Canovas <a href="http://designs.cowtan.com/details.aspx?ItemNumber=3012-01&Brand=&Item=&Colour=&Categories=&Keywords=bengale&Start=&PerPage=7" target="_blank">Bengale</a> in Paprika.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Designer: Anne Hepfer.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Donna Griffith.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://houseandhome.com/design/photo-gallery-holiday-tables?page=6" target="_blank">Photo Gallery: Holiday Tables</a>"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.houseandhome.com/" target="_blank">Canadian House and Home</a> (December 2010).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJucY2-bOhrPCtZXcMN2YALSt9UuUrkdXIy-qxhbta9d6hf2h2grpZZcv9h1EjIAW36XxnMs845-_84_jdke716TfmhAadG3go53Dt8KQLWwy8wiNjjNMcTAIbLewfKm4TIT2KHIr-k-0/s1600/color-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJucY2-bOhrPCtZXcMN2YALSt9UuUrkdXIy-qxhbta9d6hf2h2grpZZcv9h1EjIAW36XxnMs845-_84_jdke716TfmhAadG3go53Dt8KQLWwy8wiNjjNMcTAIbLewfKm4TIT2KHIr-k-0/s1600/color-l.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"A neutral backdrop of white linens and dishes puts the focus on punches of orange and green."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Laurey W. Glenn.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/decorating/fall-decorating-ideas/use-color-for-impact" target="_blank">72 Fabulous Fall Decorating Ideas</a>"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/" target="_blank">Southern Living</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEE6EXvz9jYQ8gfYxG2n2Q5RNx2axJvEh-XjAn5RWk0yzQylyXrfYvVYxdelwDPSba2huGEwpfl4Q6g6fC56E5Yyxf0Rbg1i83hNd_hoS4nRdJiAFtAvBopFcvdImDSgc1IE0f3gDIrxw/s1600/101321841.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEE6EXvz9jYQ8gfYxG2n2Q5RNx2axJvEh-XjAn5RWk0yzQylyXrfYvVYxdelwDPSba2huGEwpfl4Q6g6fC56E5Yyxf0Rbg1i83hNd_hoS4nRdJiAFtAvBopFcvdImDSgc1IE0f3gDIrxw/s1600/101321841.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Welcome guests to the table with custom place settings. Use acrylic paint or brightly colored paint pens to inscribe each friend's name on a petite white pumpkin. Set each pumpkin beneath a rustic orange napkin and position it inside a small soup bowl. Garnish this debonair dish with a neat fall leaf."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/seasonal/fall/easy-decorating-with-pumpkins/#page=13" target="_blank">Easy Decorating with Pumpkins</a>" by Courtney Wilson.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/" target="_blank">Better Homes and Gardens</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqK4QjDAGHzyKKEAc2wBzfgdHZ6V7pXSTs-ARKk5WOZvzIMznHzDg29OzzYW7uxpIPscna8nW2c9-eIwePIdvdk6n54EelQOC_BhHJmcXu8Y9HEjjH56BcjrE0_Ih5omS2oEq40_gkOM0/s1600/some-edge-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqK4QjDAGHzyKKEAc2wBzfgdHZ6V7pXSTs-ARKk5WOZvzIMznHzDg29OzzYW7uxpIPscna8nW2c9-eIwePIdvdk6n54EelQOC_BhHJmcXu8Y9HEjjH56BcjrE0_Ih5omS2oEq40_gkOM0/s1600/some-edge-l.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Balance a whitewashed table with graphic hits of black and navy, such as black candles and leather chairs, slate-gray woven place mats, and navy-rimmed dinner plates."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hostess: Christy Ford of <a href="http://www.andgeorge.com/" target="_blank">And George</a> and <a href="http://thescoutguide.com/" target="_blank">The Scout Guide</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Laurey W. Glenn.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/food/holidays-occasions/modern-thanksgiving-table-setting/give-it-some-edge" target="_blank">Refined Thanksgiving Table</a>"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/" target="_blank">Southern Living</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioicQvStEyOQBsM0cByHLlOUW_JMBgJ-JEzyCsKZHLlneFoSDguWnn9sbrYqaIPE1K65aGV4cgcsBG3PWJZ9iJ77Pzeg6NTuKe24O8WlXz94ke70po9nbwoo4gVRLSECNxWrrB-_DwQhQ/s1600/personal-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioicQvStEyOQBsM0cByHLlOUW_JMBgJ-JEzyCsKZHLlneFoSDguWnn9sbrYqaIPE1K65aGV4cgcsBG3PWJZ9iJ77Pzeg6NTuKe24O8WlXz94ke70po9nbwoo4gVRLSECNxWrrB-_DwQhQ/s1600/personal-l.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Place cards are tucked in an array of silver saltcellars filled with moss, turquoise stones, and butterflies for personalized, individual versions of the centerpiece."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hostess: Christy Ford of <a href="http://www.andgeorge.com/" target="_blank">And George</a> and <a href="http://thescoutguide.com/" target="_blank">The Scout Guide</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">Photography by Laurey W. Glenn.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">"<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/food/holidays-occasions/modern-thanksgiving-table-setting/make-it-personal" target="_blank">Refined Thanksgiving Table</a>"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/" target="_blank">Southern Living</a>.</div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtnk_zM4b3NydCq_FOxjpLEIpIag6RvwQLHWUGoPb5KxqBwAyDcJyP9-dLgKqDr5F3H-PcpBCx0b-oKLyltxnEAlSCdOmq6q_B9Nl4ppfdHuqXjr6Mhz8pmS9yS_DWpJ9ogZFvLhrzvP4/s1600/rtt-placecard-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtnk_zM4b3NydCq_FOxjpLEIpIag6RvwQLHWUGoPb5KxqBwAyDcJyP9-dLgKqDr5F3H-PcpBCx0b-oKLyltxnEAlSCdOmq6q_B9Nl4ppfdHuqXjr6Mhz8pmS9yS_DWpJ9ogZFvLhrzvP4/s1600/rtt-placecard-l.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Write the name of each guest on a leaf place card attached to a little felted acorn that doubles as a fun party favor. Scatter loose felted acorns—or real ones—up and down the table to play up the natural theme."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Jennifer Davick.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/decorating/fall-decorating-ideas/use-playful-place-cards" target="_blank">72 Fabulous Fall Decorating Ideas</a>"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/" target="_blank">Southern Living</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-0zwrnYmcMtPmZAlRYFvTc5W8hAMJ5nuYdVzWF5xSN6dIKudVJYEYorHuZ3lur2Ukiohl0dz827o5alTWe5XoiuFw5Xwbyl1KwqOyAYUAqamSpN9VulP3kK-mbZ0ZDR5X0vb2kMAW3SA/s1600/dtt-mascot-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-0zwrnYmcMtPmZAlRYFvTc5W8hAMJ5nuYdVzWF5xSN6dIKudVJYEYorHuZ3lur2Ukiohl0dz827o5alTWe5XoiuFw5Xwbyl1KwqOyAYUAqamSpN9VulP3kK-mbZ0ZDR5X0vb2kMAW3SA/s1600/dtt-mascot-l.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Provide a bit of whimsy to your gathering with a cute little critter. Pewter place card holders paired with letterpress cards pay homage to the humble squirrel."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Event design by Todd Fiscus.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Jennifer Davick.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/food/holidays-occasions/dramatic-thanksgiving-table/mascot" target="_blank">Dramatic Thanksgiving Table Setting</a>"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/" target="_blank">Southern Living</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBfFXnVsSGdwFsuNjO3hRf_5X7tfQdrejVSiaayZp0ZSdk6X4OOVawTq3fZym8m-_8B9UUy-m02rJBP8u5kvcgWuWIQWROHM1MkljpGnE485AXMIYQs_39wRm72ah9uBIrAPNm-Yi55H0/s1600/stump-placecard-holder.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBfFXnVsSGdwFsuNjO3hRf_5X7tfQdrejVSiaayZp0ZSdk6X4OOVawTq3fZym8m-_8B9UUy-m02rJBP8u5kvcgWuWIQWROHM1MkljpGnE485AXMIYQs_39wRm72ah9uBIrAPNm-Yi55H0/s1600/stump-placecard-holder.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The rustic good looks of natural birch add woodsy charm to the fall table. Cross-section of pure wood is slotted to hold placecards or food markers. Sizes will vary in width and height as a natural characteristic of randomly cut pieces of natural wood."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/stump-placecard-holder/s196593" target="_blank">Stump Placecard Holder</a>" offered by Crate and Barrel.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photo and text via <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/" target="_blank">Crate and Barrel</a> website.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5vyyvI1h2RFBUXm7MWsx8P_65PxuCEKaWJxzXIYzs4l2J65OQw-xGzu39YT2SPdKmjrgTTQjustOkj-3vZuBn6IwIUvZywT1lLlwLOmRGGEU6jUl6tC-8e3Lg4s56NKWrWIzobTpJfnQ/s1600/spode-woodland-peasant-china-x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5vyyvI1h2RFBUXm7MWsx8P_65PxuCEKaWJxzXIYzs4l2J65OQw-xGzu39YT2SPdKmjrgTTQjustOkj-3vZuBn6IwIUvZywT1lLlwLOmRGGEU6jUl6tC-8e3Lg4s56NKWrWIzobTpJfnQ/s1600/spode-woodland-peasant-china-x.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A vintage toasting bell holds a place card.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Laurey W. Glenn.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/food/holidays-occasions/spode-china-pattern-woodland-pheasant" target="_blank">Get the Look: Woodland Pheasant by Spode</a>"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/" target="_blank">Southern Living</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRmFgQiGn5PxDuTXSCPAB5FPU3S1tz1SsA6NcNEh36soZtO4VZztZKwU_AL8afZPk2MeJvUoic0Q4Ym3XPixndq3jA5HLfr3w4D-eKZvQNRUfIVFQTvP_WrSlR8TvuULEHZ0jiG4ERfaw/s1600/tried-true-thanksgiving-table-setting-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRmFgQiGn5PxDuTXSCPAB5FPU3S1tz1SsA6NcNEh36soZtO4VZztZKwU_AL8afZPk2MeJvUoic0Q4Ym3XPixndq3jA5HLfr3w4D-eKZvQNRUfIVFQTvP_WrSlR8TvuULEHZ0jiG4ERfaw/s1600/tried-true-thanksgiving-table-setting-l.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Incorporate family pieces into your setting for a sentimental mix. James tops a contemporary blue-and-white toile pattern with Mimi's vintage transferware turkey plates and then adds a mismatched setting of his aunt's silver and new mother-of-pearl flatware.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bundle several thin twigs, such as curly willow, hypericum berries, and a sprig of seeded eucalyptus. Wrap everything with twine, and add a handwritten tag."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Designer: James Farmer.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Hector Sanchez.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/food/holidays-occasions/tried-true-thanksgiving-table-setting" target="_blank">Tried and True Thanksgiving Table Setting</a>"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/" target="_blank">Southern Living</a>. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY8Vpwl-VIPobLYJP1sQAsgrLl-POf4AFgna5VLxmBirreoTk8j6ih-VKXdTKqd2NTLzsmDam7KJ38GHFalQeq6Mwhplw-IdzkTYv_BNIANRir5xOMJl3Q_YvXAk_n-NoXG7_UMlRUDe0/s1600/place-setting-rustic-table-setting-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY8Vpwl-VIPobLYJP1sQAsgrLl-POf4AFgna5VLxmBirreoTk8j6ih-VKXdTKqd2NTLzsmDam7KJ38GHFalQeq6Mwhplw-IdzkTYv_BNIANRir5xOMJl3Q_YvXAk_n-NoXG7_UMlRUDe0/s1600/place-setting-rustic-table-setting-l.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Give humble materials a high-end treatment. Here, a kraft paper place mat anchors each setting, while extra-large grain-sack napkins and a simple burlap runner complete the elegant yet rustic look."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Erica George Dines.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/decorating/fall-decorating-ideas/use-humble-materials" target="_blank">72 Fabulous Fall Decorating Ideas</a>"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/" target="_blank">Southern Living</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjglI5WdYQJashJ-4eqA5gowlFiBa8zzKb_KJAHsjtOIniH1n3AqicqmZeSFtIRTXx0nyly6PiwDK2V6mFPreETxyttwpipq_Xo0FswWmIlirfWJQoHIpZUxWRACcrbcS-5UnMEwhMPrS0/s1600/burlapNO09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjglI5WdYQJashJ-4eqA5gowlFiBa8zzKb_KJAHsjtOIniH1n3AqicqmZeSFtIRTXx0nyly6PiwDK2V6mFPreETxyttwpipq_Xo0FswWmIlirfWJQoHIpZUxWRACcrbcS-5UnMEwhMPrS0/s1600/burlapNO09.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Place a tiny evergreen seedling at each seat to serve as both a placecard and a thank-you gift for guests. Bundled in black burlap and tied with twine, the offering is a gesture that's both eco- and economically-friendly."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Designer: Stacey Smithers.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Michael Graydon.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://houseandhome.com/design/textured-table-top" target="_blank">Textured Tabletop</a>"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.houseandhome.com/" target="_blank">Canadian House and Home</a> (November 2008).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig-YkFgJSoeSjk-6QoOUfByfuGtdBD1dljmi8FzpnjgAjwFI1azwNNOwyW1C0-cx0WSZUi8lnK4IdeekoJ6xfQl7IrHe2nyRlqugC-xg8yjpvxigzIDjr2fuD9MYzOTW3NzrhSODFGhWc/s1600/img23o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig-YkFgJSoeSjk-6QoOUfByfuGtdBD1dljmi8FzpnjgAjwFI1azwNNOwyW1C0-cx0WSZUi8lnK4IdeekoJ6xfQl7IrHe2nyRlqugC-xg8yjpvxigzIDjr2fuD9MYzOTW3NzrhSODFGhWc/s1600/img23o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Filled with tiny trees and snow, the scene within these bottles seems almost touchable. They’re perfect for a woodland tree, or as a textural contrast to glass ornaments and tinsel."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Snowy Tree Cloche Placecard Holder, Set of 4" offered by Pottery Barn.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photo and text via <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/" target="_blank">Pottery Barn</a> website.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIIP8Vr2ZhK31FAhqyUOWXs6M0kCmgs4BN305UXYf5czkHdd16JqyWky0SOYhyphenhyphenfMGXnEV8Og1H31GVD9RpoDT9RnQQItK8LNtHluLnN4OG6MQcafajOBT76w6n_6FqFJGLAqvZyZy8OqE/s1600/Ben-Anders8_EL_29nov12_pr_b_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIIP8Vr2ZhK31FAhqyUOWXs6M0kCmgs4BN305UXYf5czkHdd16JqyWky0SOYhyphenhyphenfMGXnEV8Og1H31GVD9RpoDT9RnQQItK8LNtHluLnN4OG6MQcafajOBT76w6n_6FqFJGLAqvZyZy8OqE/s1600/Ben-Anders8_EL_29nov12_pr_b_1.jpg" width="426" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Attaching names to baubles and putting them in bowls rather than standing them upright is a quirky way to do place settings. Layer mismatched crockery - it looks sweeter than using a matching set."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/interiors/christmas-decorating-ideas/bauble-name-settings?next#ViewImage" target="_blank">80 Ways to Have a Stylish Christmas</a>"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/" target="_blank">House and Garden UK</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG99up5ip3sVu7XScIjoNpUtxJ3Hoe21J4ecq_-pLN9LIKtIfp-trpm3oglceajF3M4cQHMdtWdOfKDvzEqHoIRKlqmsS3TIQFVh7tMdaw_4n2Z7z-90zBusVdVvIxWFWsO7vTMgLKtdI/s1600/nutcracker-place-card-holders-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG99up5ip3sVu7XScIjoNpUtxJ3Hoe21J4ecq_-pLN9LIKtIfp-trpm3oglceajF3M4cQHMdtWdOfKDvzEqHoIRKlqmsS3TIQFVh7tMdaw_4n2Z7z-90zBusVdVvIxWFWsO7vTMgLKtdI/s1600/nutcracker-place-card-holders-l.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"This holiday hostess enlisted her childhood collection of Steinbach nutcrackers to hold gold-scripted place cards that match the menu cards. A gold foil holly sprig adorns both."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Erica George Dines.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/food/holidays-occasions/christmas-decorating-ideas-0/festive-nutcracker-place-card-holders" target="_blank">101 Fresh Christmas Decorating Ideas</a>"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/" target="_blank">Southern Living</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxFwTm5UxSx1GQFIa_HPSMv0iXYJw8erFy4IiHyLOfYTSYM2lKS72gaLw1K6ZKwuLietEMb4b6ZNnQk3q0mQ5WOI6GxyoSBOV-brwsMubETXLPSmsBF71ff_pT-ry_oriS7rQ2pLAj7sI/s1600/p_101681393_w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxFwTm5UxSx1GQFIa_HPSMv0iXYJw8erFy4IiHyLOfYTSYM2lKS72gaLw1K6ZKwuLietEMb4b6ZNnQk3q0mQ5WOI6GxyoSBOV-brwsMubETXLPSmsBF71ff_pT-ry_oriS7rQ2pLAj7sI/s1600/p_101681393_w.jpg" width="562" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The one-of-a-kind placecard holders are made from gold-leaf 18th-century Italian fragments mounted on fossils and rock crystal." </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by Lisa Luby Ryan. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Werner Straube.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design/beautiful-homes/christmas-present?page=11" target="_blank">Christmas Present</a>" written by Candace Ord Manroe. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/" target="_blank">Traditional Home</a>®</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYN-Pthb7spz10YEb-WyIxXij8G11UkaEtuFlBnEkW55joWXxWnliDj2PfLcZRcYeumH17O5ruiwG0e_6NcPkJbrhbbeXcDGq4Dx8BUVPiG4g4Eq1tGMRzyp2Eh4IoQ9MkCWIPc7uYVzI/s1600/ss_101996225.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYN-Pthb7spz10YEb-WyIxXij8G11UkaEtuFlBnEkW55joWXxWnliDj2PfLcZRcYeumH17O5ruiwG0e_6NcPkJbrhbbeXcDGq4Dx8BUVPiG4g4Eq1tGMRzyp2Eh4IoQ9MkCWIPc7uYVzI/s1600/ss_101996225.jpg" width="410" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Why we love this idea: Because it’s so simple; the runner was made from wide velvet damask ribbon embellished with a tassel for a finished look. Placemats are from Kravet’s 'Geller' silk dupioni fabric. The 'place cards' are actually pears spray-painted gold and inscribed with a marker. They echo the look of the table’s pear-shape salt and pepper shakers by Michael Aram."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Peter Krumhardt.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/food-entertaining/beautiful-holiday-table-settings?page=20" target="_blank">Beautiful Holiday Table Settings</a>" produced by Krissa Rossbund.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/" target="_blank">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmHCUDDbLTuW3ZqfRsxXST6GhHu9Ca1MavFEy6HXj7NRR_oJfZsD4oSRDAZ0KAMjO1kWzonPJ7jCYaTL8ZpltT_k7lLFcEjLl3pJboNTsOrzKvaOsviZksMp_Gpj6J6wLG0ATblvhg7YM/s1600/101794166_ss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmHCUDDbLTuW3ZqfRsxXST6GhHu9Ca1MavFEy6HXj7NRR_oJfZsD4oSRDAZ0KAMjO1kWzonPJ7jCYaTL8ZpltT_k7lLFcEjLl3pJboNTsOrzKvaOsviZksMp_Gpj6J6wLG0ATblvhg7YM/s1600/101794166_ss.jpg" width="426" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Metallic Place Setting. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Why we love this idea: Because the place settings glow with color, shimmer, and texture: blue and green salad plates with gold accents, gold dinner plates with a textural scale motif, and shimmery textures that include corduroy-like placemats on top of a basket-weave tablecloth."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Event Planner: Rachel Hollis.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photographers: Peter Krumhardt and Colleen Duffley.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/food-entertaining/beautiful-holiday-table-settings?page=1" target="_blank">Beautiful Holiday Table Settings</a>" produced by Krissa Rossbund.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/" target="_blank">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>

Name Game

The holidays are coming, and many of us will entertain at home during the next few months. Place cards can be a fun addition to the table - ...

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The Great Pumpkin

<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Halloween is just a few days away, so I thought I would share some photos of pretty pumpkins . . . </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMaMyyBSWtZiu5cnSNaXfRNaP47nP4G0l_d0ydVs2urs-jp57rp044P0WpiSXuCnFcaEpRvWB0m4kUzKyDfzCi0pD8vHJj0WTqQVBysdUpWahSb7svKkPPzVkYS1m7MOD5J2JI2-SUd6p2/s1600/BlogOrangeCrushHBDec2003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMaMyyBSWtZiu5cnSNaXfRNaP47nP4G0l_d0ydVs2urs-jp57rp044P0WpiSXuCnFcaEpRvWB0m4kUzKyDfzCi0pD8vHJj0WTqQVBysdUpWahSb7svKkPPzVkYS1m7MOD5J2JI2-SUd6p2/s640/BlogOrangeCrushHBDec2003.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"A seasonal still life combines a pumpkin, fruits, and pastry stands of graduated sizes."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Home of designer Jan Roden, owner of the Charlottesville, Virginia shop, <a href="http://www.andgeorge.com/">And George</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Gordon Beall.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Written by Ted Loos.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"A Fresh Look at Tradition" produced by Senga Mortimer.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a> (December 2003).</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLgDafbwO53QaFMlWwg61Xs3AUTQDz8U5v9ykBJR5U5JTsVXkfCSbd81TwfXt5btSu94EuHR4UKRpwuuadj2FdZBaL71KgQsCkJYI4wjZib8M84A6B-frxs5pcZGY-yTexhCye3bB-10vY/s1600/100991397.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLgDafbwO53QaFMlWwg61Xs3AUTQDz8U5v9ykBJR5U5JTsVXkfCSbd81TwfXt5btSu94EuHR4UKRpwuuadj2FdZBaL71KgQsCkJYI4wjZib8M84A6B-frxs5pcZGY-yTexhCye3bB-10vY/s640/100991397.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Create this beautiful floral display using yellow and orange mums. Cut the heads from the flowers and hot-glue them all over the pumpkins. Display on tabletops or in small footed urns."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.bhg.com/halloween/outdoor-decorations/gourds-pumpkins-uses/#page=17">Gorgeous Gourds and Pumpkins for Fall Decorating</a>."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/">Better Homes and Gardens</a>. </span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS-bEJ3R-UzVtvbNdbQmv83x2wzeU0M1FN5XyPAApqgf-0W2I_PSoN3UzZEY5uxc2BHJwZAVldHGbAf8_V8rxu8BNENPqkqZVKmym7iBhBVJ8nNZx1F7cGJc2jdfYr2ZXHH2aFM-8XhGr3/s1600/101374144.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS-bEJ3R-UzVtvbNdbQmv83x2wzeU0M1FN5XyPAApqgf-0W2I_PSoN3UzZEY5uxc2BHJwZAVldHGbAf8_V8rxu8BNENPqkqZVKmym7iBhBVJ8nNZx1F7cGJc2jdfYr2ZXHH2aFM-8XhGr3/s640/101374144.jpg.rendition.largest.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Expand your pumpkin decor with some unique yellow, white, and gray pumpkins in lieu of the traditional orange. Wrap them with grapevine tendrils for an additional touch of originality. Arrange them on a tabletop with other fall favorites, such as leaves and dried wheat bundles."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.bhg.com/halloween/outdoor-decorations/gourds-pumpkins-uses/#page=24">Gorgeous Gourds and Pumpkins for Fall Decorating</a>."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/">Better Homes and Gardens</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieG897651PDNPboE6KRqh44mRu1e52AHJ3J6mpQ4D8tGeQU1Q2N3t1gD1ORjVYsBnwNSlG_EFP0IVRN8phHWvTD8SL0eUz-W0LT0TcMwGu6erNL2RrbbfY6dUa6C0oun1B49DZ81V_or5b/s1600/BlogPumpkinsCountryGardens.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieG897651PDNPboE6KRqh44mRu1e52AHJ3J6mpQ4D8tGeQU1Q2N3t1gD1ORjVYsBnwNSlG_EFP0IVRN8phHWvTD8SL0eUz-W0LT0TcMwGu6erNL2RrbbfY6dUa6C0oun1B49DZ81V_or5b/s640/BlogPumpkinsCountryGardens.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Marty Baldwin.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Fresh Lanterns" by Kate Carter Frederick.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/gardening/country-gardens-magazine/">Country Gardens</a> (Fall 2011).</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDGLqSXpemw3VsQ4rgMotdn1M6NWqot1_hjxFM6LVlou98RqWFX73Xztw9AMgdtvLMo-IB3GTg4ZT9ZOmISe_V73LHS4JUtHOrysVKbv55W_LtlFClfOiXyAcKdOZ70b7ptKAGIzQcdaMr/s1600/BlogPumpkinsCountryGardensTwo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDGLqSXpemw3VsQ4rgMotdn1M6NWqot1_hjxFM6LVlou98RqWFX73Xztw9AMgdtvLMo-IB3GTg4ZT9ZOmISe_V73LHS4JUtHOrysVKbv55W_LtlFClfOiXyAcKdOZ70b7ptKAGIzQcdaMr/s640/BlogPumpkinsCountryGardensTwo.jpg" width="526" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Martin Baldwin.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Fresh Lanterns" by Kate Carter Frederick.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/gardening/country-gardens-magazine/">Country Gardens</a> (Fall 2011).</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvHKy4_4-AlVpOYQsGdhuBHVw-LwPJUnw6dcakNybjA5d685DYQCicVCZIcxxGIhsqC493A5pPnERGUkj3f4JE74bdUGO_HKSHtqJadoQrJRX0xPu4fj5JiN3t4JyM01tpyIi-6uLVjZBn/s1600/etched-pumpkins-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvHKy4_4-AlVpOYQsGdhuBHVw-LwPJUnw6dcakNybjA5d685DYQCicVCZIcxxGIhsqC493A5pPnERGUkj3f4JE74bdUGO_HKSHtqJadoQrJRX0xPu4fj5JiN3t4JyM01tpyIi-6uLVjZBn/s640/etched-pumpkins-l.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Announce your address in style by cleverly etching your house number (or your initials or name) into a pumpkin."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photo credit: <a href="http://www.helennorman.com/">Helen Norman</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/holidays-occasions/diy-decorate-pumpkins-00417000075483/page8.html">Five Easy Ways to Decorate Pumpkins</a>" produced by Matthew Mead.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/">Southern Living</a>.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWx1uu1DeVMBk4pVx87mvoSD9JC7tKFgWWnpwb0gvJDO9DVTjM8mO7xYbSyyz3vpbzIpC0So7tLzj6oLknJchnRI0bpocozGAaUEJAFOH91x0Ye_KbdB-x8uBLYTm4AFK9Ev1lvxxckDw6/s1600/flowered-pumpkins-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWx1uu1DeVMBk4pVx87mvoSD9JC7tKFgWWnpwb0gvJDO9DVTjM8mO7xYbSyyz3vpbzIpC0So7tLzj6oLknJchnRI0bpocozGAaUEJAFOH91x0Ye_KbdB-x8uBLYTm4AFK9Ev1lvxxckDw6/s640/flowered-pumpkins-l.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Festive party decorations, these flower/pumpkin combinations add a happy touch."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photo credit: <a href="http://www.helennorman.com/">Helen Norman</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/holidays-occasions/diy-decorate-pumpkins-00417000075483/page2.html">Five Easy Ways to Decorate Pumpkins</a>" produced by Matthew Mead.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/">Southern Living</a>.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9rQA1v3-wWabHO43wNwS3KvGSezTLLpP8zt9L0INzpr1-fjlZK7VINkqiYcaLNTLA8HOq-GHmnB4oPapz9WC68JP0PAqsPAiBRzHOgRO65uoNLRLlHg6shX-ublG66fwQY5kmvct6k51K/s1600/ml1004_1006_glitterpum_vert.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9rQA1v3-wWabHO43wNwS3KvGSezTLLpP8zt9L0INzpr1-fjlZK7VINkqiYcaLNTLA8HOq-GHmnB4oPapz9WC68JP0PAqsPAiBRzHOgRO65uoNLRLlHg6shX-ublG66fwQY5kmvct6k51K/s640/ml1004_1006_glitterpum_vert.jpg" width="516" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Glittered pumpkins "bring sparkle to tables and serving areas - and they last far longer than jack-o'-lanterns."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/275573/pumpkin-carving-and-decorating-ideas/@center/276965/halloween#265290">Pumpkin Carving and Decorating Ideas</a>."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/">Martha Stewart Living</a>.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgheMs4FJj-CGMLcFCjbpY11Ge_pmUbahJWNG-MPu-JBQJUcfco3EnzmFsBZ2I6jsFQoVijI0QcXjNvv1EHjVVdhVtT1xLh4AY1hGTqeMmPWBs01fFui7F9KgDshJtoxrgJkLnFK5c43inJ/s1600/mla103714_1008_ochers_xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgheMs4FJj-CGMLcFCjbpY11Ge_pmUbahJWNG-MPu-JBQJUcfco3EnzmFsBZ2I6jsFQoVijI0QcXjNvv1EHjVVdhVtT1xLh4AY1hGTqeMmPWBs01fFui7F9KgDshJtoxrgJkLnFK5c43inJ/s640/mla103714_1008_ochers_xl.jpg" width="516" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Delicately carved floral filigree bands evoke lace on these pale pumpkins."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/275573/pumpkin-carving-and-decorating-ideas/@center/276965/halloween#908610">Pumpkin Carving and Decorating Ideas</a>."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/">Martha Stewart Living</a>.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Green, orange, white, or gray. Which pumpkin would you pick?</span>

The Great Pumpkin

Halloween is just a few days away, so I thought I would share some photos of pretty pumpkins . . .  "A seasonal still life combines a p...

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