tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26609620569709944602024-03-18T15:58:01.079-04:00Rosemary & ThymeA lifestyle blog sharing tips on entertaining, Home Decor, Cooking, Styling, Floral Arrangements, Antiquing, and all things beautiful...Rosemary and Thymehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08782015726791859519noreply@blogger.comBlogger380125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660962056970994460.post-83910589940513276012023-05-04T22:25:00.006-04:002023-05-04T22:28:52.089-04:00Garden Theme Tablescape<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I recently hosted a table setting class for a group of wonderful ladies that are members of the Scattered Seeds Garden Club in Pennsylvania and wanted to create something special with the garden theme in mind. I think the table turned out beautiful, and I can't wait to show you how it all came together.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxMoatr2SbRFjSG11QekkS_7l_xOVp2GUk7JSLpb2vEqFeiZQINcIqwU2qnR4KEnN2LA1dnjBY7Uonl7DBU2ziFjJvB5iuwecmPd8UkSIfhZQpdblcO-M6J2HX0w85MFB0lcwK666HHzDlj-SPP0Qa3U5GXKrzuV-Vl3eFms--Zt4yVRE0Pakf3TWyEg/s6016/DSC_0011%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3835" data-original-width="6016" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxMoatr2SbRFjSG11QekkS_7l_xOVp2GUk7JSLpb2vEqFeiZQINcIqwU2qnR4KEnN2LA1dnjBY7Uonl7DBU2ziFjJvB5iuwecmPd8UkSIfhZQpdblcO-M6J2HX0w85MFB0lcwK666HHzDlj-SPP0Qa3U5GXKrzuV-Vl3eFms--Zt4yVRE0Pakf3TWyEg/s16000/DSC_0011%20(1).jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDmB2wF6WtQoRy2VEHneg0crRaopXkE4UNXiOtv9jhJ35GQOHSpyV-kC-fCR8jOILlZUPWVQcyb-oR6l40yVxVZTjzCmTupzfi1zwMUJdeDR-Cy36s0ZZtrNPqqsY4qH5zrJNsbccldLeSdJ9Ps5XHvy2eiBCUZsY22LfPzHJ844V0MIGUx1WCkIMjXg/s5557/DSC_1079.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="5557" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDmB2wF6WtQoRy2VEHneg0crRaopXkE4UNXiOtv9jhJ35GQOHSpyV-kC-fCR8jOILlZUPWVQcyb-oR6l40yVxVZTjzCmTupzfi1zwMUJdeDR-Cy36s0ZZtrNPqqsY4qH5zrJNsbccldLeSdJ9Ps5XHvy2eiBCUZsY22LfPzHJ844V0MIGUx1WCkIMjXg/s16000/DSC_1079.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigJANvicZn3DBVtv8WGKBhJKaQh06MUMh94QMKWnGKLE7KcPnI2mlYSY7gBryyy3RMHydTQ5-IOAUDe545bYvkja-twWNYfthT-yVWPmm81CSlD1kT1QBcyZYoK0-295pMEn5GuVOK3Qi5f1vamJHrEU97R6oh1CG1hfn780OUr15o8kb9VOaClxpAHQ/s6016/DSC_0024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6016" data-original-width="3956" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigJANvicZn3DBVtv8WGKBhJKaQh06MUMh94QMKWnGKLE7KcPnI2mlYSY7gBryyy3RMHydTQ5-IOAUDe545bYvkja-twWNYfthT-yVWPmm81CSlD1kT1QBcyZYoK0-295pMEn5GuVOK3Qi5f1vamJHrEU97R6oh1CG1hfn780OUr15o8kb9VOaClxpAHQ/s16000/DSC_0024.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><h1 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;">BASE</span></b></h1></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I began with an ivory-colored round tablecloth and square topper. My second step was to add the dark green stripe paper runner from Hester & Cook. This runner was an easy way to add a pop of color and visual interest.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhErslosIsIdw62rkjhzMkgL6-sxHjwGkKr38lVMt9yGdDT7wiTLHpbGt6JBbjWLpvshm3ykMfgee_Vauv4yTrTD0yMU2-lGpHY0KVKhUl8HB6Fk_OP9FCi8F553xj6SUMAWbAKHno2ShnOGQGcJYeVzAeJy1iazKgY0qmx6lO_RbGo5x1uI-eNqxAmg/s6016/DSC_1069.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6016" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhErslosIsIdw62rkjhzMkgL6-sxHjwGkKr38lVMt9yGdDT7wiTLHpbGt6JBbjWLpvshm3ykMfgee_Vauv4yTrTD0yMU2-lGpHY0KVKhUl8HB6Fk_OP9FCi8F553xj6SUMAWbAKHno2ShnOGQGcJYeVzAeJy1iazKgY0qmx6lO_RbGo5x1uI-eNqxAmg/s16000/DSC_1069.jpg" /></a></div><br /><h1 style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;">DIY PROJECTS FOR THE TABLE</span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I then made placemats from a moss mat runner that I purchased from Joann Fabrics. This addition gave the table an organic-earthy feel which I thought worked perfectly with my garden theme. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">My second DIY was the terra cotta saucers that I used as chargers for each place setting. I wanted to tone down their reddish-brick color because their natural color seemed a bit much. I went ahead and painted them with a combination of dark brown and gold paints. This made all the difference! They blended seamlessly...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDvS8wcWYYKgJ8iZRgp-v_fIxZMTtro7qqtKeY0LKDtMbag4I2n749GScLND2yOYs93t33fQrWn8XQmvVtfjBMVlFrkmY7ao_6Mmjr8FwSaKU2S5x43kJvFH_uiHqPN5Nq1ZVTGm28RQmslGSt-yBp8P9fMwHX4L3ZlWD6PXHSWUBpPuzkZLImlT9VGg/s6016/DSC_0011.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6016" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDvS8wcWYYKgJ8iZRgp-v_fIxZMTtro7qqtKeY0LKDtMbag4I2n749GScLND2yOYs93t33fQrWn8XQmvVtfjBMVlFrkmY7ao_6Mmjr8FwSaKU2S5x43kJvFH_uiHqPN5Nq1ZVTGm28RQmslGSt-yBp8P9fMwHX4L3ZlWD6PXHSWUBpPuzkZLImlT9VGg/s16000/DSC_0011.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">While walking through Joann Fabrics, I came across a piece of floral fabric that was perfect for napkins. </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">The print had delicate flowers in shades of mustard yellow and burnt orange. </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">I practically did a happy dance when I found it. </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">It was as if the fabric was made to go with this table. </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"> Because I do not sew, my-go-to for these kinds of projects is Iron-On adhesive tape which is super easy to use and they turned out great.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnayDyIcybkIzGnuYM6gHKiVKio18axLAKXcObjp3_9WTOvo4ztp4FHvfdSBkuqAEYi9uyaysUnw-Bjk91PVZcn_MXK3qBiyvPpabDrTEUUdae60tnsY06BYbavjc84NPVIcP7S6KX2hikdhGXs_MBzjIhRJ07oBD-WjDsENK_iIq7WK_oGjMso4Ll2A/s5709/DSC_1031%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5709" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnayDyIcybkIzGnuYM6gHKiVKio18axLAKXcObjp3_9WTOvo4ztp4FHvfdSBkuqAEYi9uyaysUnw-Bjk91PVZcn_MXK3qBiyvPpabDrTEUUdae60tnsY06BYbavjc84NPVIcP7S6KX2hikdhGXs_MBzjIhRJ07oBD-WjDsENK_iIq7WK_oGjMso4Ll2A/s16000/DSC_1031%20copy.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirZxSf-xglSuDT_e37rk6sz_MZP2KtQpCLVENldhOSoluj26Hvmf1-VmIbQRux955WEhStygQs1ILnzxUz1MJOg6fGFZwsYvT_lTqCpTMVo3vpXSx2z_F5z8gZdznfxoIXp6E_BSm5SDDg7aliuOBnaixLV2gMKxZB9Dm0xqMK7yAYsW0gWall4wmzdw/s5830/DSC_1045.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3866" data-original-width="5830" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirZxSf-xglSuDT_e37rk6sz_MZP2KtQpCLVENldhOSoluj26Hvmf1-VmIbQRux955WEhStygQs1ILnzxUz1MJOg6fGFZwsYvT_lTqCpTMVo3vpXSx2z_F5z8gZdznfxoIXp6E_BSm5SDDg7aliuOBnaixLV2gMKxZB9Dm0xqMK7yAYsW0gWall4wmzdw/s16000/DSC_1045.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><h1 style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;">PLACE SETTING</span></h1></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">My plate stack is a combination of a clay saucer as the charger, cream dinner and salad plates, green lettuce leaf accent plates. Bamboo flatware was added as well as floral glassware.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Since this table for a garden club, I finished the place setting with a small terra cotta pot that held garden seeds, garden gloves from the Dollar Store, mini garden tools that I found at Amazon, and herb markers. </span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">A fun and unexpected way to decorate the table with a thoughtful gift that your guests can take home as a keepsake. How adorable is this! </span></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGvHnKyKBj36osrut0gnT4k_t0LBBU73qCL1jHNoeCLW2WeSaNNyQIIpl7tjWbqKh-jbYkk8-W8vwzCpQ7jDPWnsphNun4e5lJnMJGss_QNIT-ZDfsrwzgstxknVGrjtwsAfoThLIQBPahnIRCrCWXQNqrgvPXoO8z3VEtl6g5bKJ6FEk9gO1y0aii2Q/s6016/DSC_0013.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6016" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGvHnKyKBj36osrut0gnT4k_t0LBBU73qCL1jHNoeCLW2WeSaNNyQIIpl7tjWbqKh-jbYkk8-W8vwzCpQ7jDPWnsphNun4e5lJnMJGss_QNIT-ZDfsrwzgstxknVGrjtwsAfoThLIQBPahnIRCrCWXQNqrgvPXoO8z3VEtl6g5bKJ6FEk9gO1y0aii2Q/s16000/DSC_0013.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvTnGTkfWcJRPlEwlQw9m3Q3ULG06tx6vntPrT8wl0vjE7uFt7ol428t_OYgEy6fpOE836pGmugAHzNNQA-THnXjy7j2jPHUxD8pnxs5TZb4BZaXf8lS0cVhcFTKHFBs0emvNl9xEAi4Uae7KOhmnq33pUSbFHDcY8UactDK3H5Z_PcCQ_PwoMdzqHbA/s6016/DSC_1061.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6016" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9jRVXkLthLG0ISMDH6IcdwFtQatdw9dMNDMANyWlzLgPLReZ_7Dzuqbjn5CMqbrD_N4jqd6rjLvlavroWR_rvGVe-XZIIvdHWYy6CuimNICjDa-CIirgeuF_80UB3bPbrv7BVO44bVRW5pNKbHFCfqyZuUgmEzk-Bi1937KOtwoQlUDtDL6czap3GIw/s16000/DSC_1022.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p><h1 style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana;">CENTERPIECE</span></h1><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">For the centerpiece, I kept it simple. I used a vintage bird cage that I had and filled with teacups and herb books that I found at Five Below.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnayDyIcybkIzGnuYM6gHKiVKio18axLAKXcObjp3_9WTOvo4ztp4FHvfdSBkuqAEYi9uyaysUnw-Bjk91PVZcn_MXK3qBiyvPpabDrTEUUdae60tnsY06BYbavjc84NPVIcP7S6KX2hikdhGXs_MBzjIhRJ07oBD-WjDsENK_iIq7WK_oGjMso4Ll2A/s5709/DSC_1031%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5709" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnayDyIcybkIzGnuYM6gHKiVKio18axLAKXcObjp3_9WTOvo4ztp4FHvfdSBkuqAEYi9uyaysUnw-Bjk91PVZcn_MXK3qBiyvPpabDrTEUUdae60tnsY06BYbavjc84NPVIcP7S6KX2hikdhGXs_MBzjIhRJ07oBD-WjDsENK_iIq7WK_oGjMso4Ll2A/s16000/DSC_1031%20copy.jpg" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">I hope that you get some ideas from this table that I have styled and are inspired to create your own garden tablescape this spring or summer. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Thank you for the gift of your time. I appreciate you being here today, and would love to hear your plans for this summer.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Happy gardening!!!!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><i>Janet...</i></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQe3M9IGIGnZG4yIPj9rqK7SiCAgcYAi2EZjewIq8qlUGtCghFKx10OpVOzj9xa9qxiZm1485bvkycw4P5geA6IDrfk8Hx6rcyJLrITFnUynGZCPnl9nB5KqByjGvK0BCXTBVKSxG2eDzpq9BCVUaBVmUYo1bK0vY_upku77-bGTLEI-lRXJhd7jQXPQ/s2000/Untitled%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQe3M9IGIGnZG4yIPj9rqK7SiCAgcYAi2EZjewIq8qlUGtCghFKx10OpVOzj9xa9qxiZm1485bvkycw4P5geA6IDrfk8Hx6rcyJLrITFnUynGZCPnl9nB5KqByjGvK0BCXTBVKSxG2eDzpq9BCVUaBVmUYo1bK0vY_upku77-bGTLEI-lRXJhd7jQXPQ/w320-h229/Untitled%20(2).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>Rosemary and Thymehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08782015726791859519noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660962056970994460.post-73042687193838986522023-04-03T06:00:00.476-04:002023-04-03T06:00:00.154-04:00Easter Tablescape Al Fresco <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hello friends! Happy Monday to you all. It's hard to believe that Easter is days away. It seems like just yesterday we were having severe winter weather and here we are talking about spring blooms and Easter gatherings. Things are really greening up here and I couldn't be happier. It should be a matter of weeks now until our garden is in full bloom with fresh herbs and pretty flowers. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Today, I am honored to be joining my very talented and flower-loving friends Lidy of <a href="https://frenchgardenhouse.com/blog/">French Garden House</a>, Mary of <a href="https://homeiswheretheboatis.net/">Home Is Where The Boat Is</a>, and Pam of <a href="https://everydayliving.me/">Everyday Living</a> who host "Monday Morning Blooms". Sarah of <a href="https://hyacinthforthesoul.blogspot.com/">Hyacinth For The Soul </a> and I are guest-host. It's so wonderful to have friends that share your same passion and that inspire you with each lovely post that they create. Thank you ladies for inviting me today. I couldn't be more grateful!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For my Monday Morning Blooms post, I decided to style an Easter Tablescape Al Fresco. We finally had a sunny day so I could not help wanting to set a table outdoors.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbG2Y9nsD2KBcyVcBunNn0WWK2VsBFxnZ42VxNgR8t1xILB68qKswa2mQ-TvNjyFQwQiPo6K6YeFufRlfnvGiNUu_uZmCiMeBEv93ttLjuRKBqTzOD9N7hR9_nkeKiWk-lz0Uvya51DPvKHzSSsapfutkNPrFtlA05H_syefCSVTkHlH3qDyl5PMGjRw/s3808/DSC_0938%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3741" data-original-width="3808" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbG2Y9nsD2KBcyVcBunNn0WWK2VsBFxnZ42VxNgR8t1xILB68qKswa2mQ-TvNjyFQwQiPo6K6YeFufRlfnvGiNUu_uZmCiMeBEv93ttLjuRKBqTzOD9N7hR9_nkeKiWk-lz0Uvya51DPvKHzSSsapfutkNPrFtlA05H_syefCSVTkHlH3qDyl5PMGjRw/s16000/DSC_0938%20(1).jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #93c47d; font-size: large;"><b><u>Monday Morning Blooms!!!!!!</u></b></span></span></div><p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiJkpVC-pQAREk6RGn6I1UoCxITB9l8kxjdSR8D2xlNR_o9QANRrDPn0493vt6gFYE-9gleOFt31Ph3kXriw32ztnQQzVpmYSe40tn1kSpQs-xIYj_IXoY3pVoarfvDdzyTSPLcscjp7Da11T0vqv5e8bQ8sjT9QEEq00bd7GK9bLvGUg4K2gZsbtI9Q/s1041/Monday%20Morning%20Blooms%20Graphic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1041" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiJkpVC-pQAREk6RGn6I1UoCxITB9l8kxjdSR8D2xlNR_o9QANRrDPn0493vt6gFYE-9gleOFt31Ph3kXriw32ztnQQzVpmYSe40tn1kSpQs-xIYj_IXoY3pVoarfvDdzyTSPLcscjp7Da11T0vqv5e8bQ8sjT9QEEq00bd7GK9bLvGUg4K2gZsbtI9Q/s16000/Monday%20Morning%20Blooms%20Graphic.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5grsnjwfZHu44DCqhBO6DfWJYIutnkHTlUgHszyhhJNnqKhu6tAhOsJ19ULmkg82agJdpxR2ImcArHHEbnc43aRxoZMyQcLvpWTUmvOVaExjjA-nadeAOEyEzQt0hVJI-a7BgBvV1hirz2DOPhaatQFbGrOlpnnVlKKuangn7HbblqW30JdUaSI7ifw/s750/Rosemary.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="276" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5grsnjwfZHu44DCqhBO6DfWJYIutnkHTlUgHszyhhJNnqKhu6tAhOsJ19ULmkg82agJdpxR2ImcArHHEbnc43aRxoZMyQcLvpWTUmvOVaExjjA-nadeAOEyEzQt0hVJI-a7BgBvV1hirz2DOPhaatQFbGrOlpnnVlKKuangn7HbblqW30JdUaSI7ifw/s16000/Rosemary.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For this round table, I began with white and blue buffalo check tablecloth which helped me pick the colors and elements to create this elegant Easter table.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRfJGM-5kwI00Js9U-Ez94bPS4Sm-Xkwrpr2q7I1AOgK2V7zFhsHTYvwvKLiNGdcr0Cjqqy0w7o39HD6JoAGWlcBLQp1Dy1hxruM03Eya3MZG9EkrOlUXqEQzkdCFZah4Je-goVbOwt0c73Nz_a0xfM6Ui_oojLG8uySMiw1pEueqPBk-XBUfpl3xhxQ/s5878/DSC_1040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5878" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRfJGM-5kwI00Js9U-Ez94bPS4Sm-Xkwrpr2q7I1AOgK2V7zFhsHTYvwvKLiNGdcr0Cjqqy0w7o39HD6JoAGWlcBLQp1Dy1hxruM03Eya3MZG9EkrOlUXqEQzkdCFZah4Je-goVbOwt0c73Nz_a0xfM6Ui_oojLG8uySMiw1pEueqPBk-XBUfpl3xhxQ/s16000/DSC_1040.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">My floral centerpiece is a combination of hydrangeas in white and blue with light pink and fuchsia roses set in a white pedestal vase which allowed all the bold colors of the flowers pop. The flowers for this table came from Trader Joe's. It's such a great source for last minute flowers. I always have luck finding pretty flowers there - and at such affordable prices!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigHsXqCGGJNrZaPwG8ioSP8WUOdEz7o1oaUFwMzfa0ce749fuCGnSiqS1c5dM4CaOZaL_zjR5BVC2FnMwXXA2V7g4jJ_ivQBbjU0v4gGqbKb7lNd5QZ0yi8u8paOor3Za_ZXycOOopCcMfEr_y-aO5SfJP3b0ZTXi_dRv-X59UW2DQ4kkjQAQpx_aKEw/s5940/DSC_0928.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5940" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigHsXqCGGJNrZaPwG8ioSP8WUOdEz7o1oaUFwMzfa0ce749fuCGnSiqS1c5dM4CaOZaL_zjR5BVC2FnMwXXA2V7g4jJ_ivQBbjU0v4gGqbKb7lNd5QZ0yi8u8paOor3Za_ZXycOOopCcMfEr_y-aO5SfJP3b0ZTXi_dRv-X59UW2DQ4kkjQAQpx_aKEw/s16000/DSC_0928.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;">The plate stack begins with a white and gold acrylic charger from Amazon. The beautiful floral dinner plates are vintage Royal Doulton. I found them in Newport, Rhode Island many years ago while on vacation there. The white salad plates are from Mikasa, and the exquisite, embroidered napkin is from Sew Special by V. It is truly a gorgeous piece. Very elegant and linens that</span><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;"> you can easily become heirlooms. The ornate gold flatware was a thrift store find that I bring out on occasion.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYGnb3lluCyJw5YDculLPgUP9U3nz1JS3Mcjokx7wsoqsEfdl1osVbP9A6ZrEjfTH8qeRinrNyi5vEUHLdp50TZyD_1aEBrSShqJCYJsY5o37665jeTrA_t5dCEs8--abWDvu08ykQ2j7PAESelfsh0DpjHvpftXe4SOi5NhCWhVkgliDeQhov_XHT0Q/s5807/DSC_1050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5807" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYGnb3lluCyJw5YDculLPgUP9U3nz1JS3Mcjokx7wsoqsEfdl1osVbP9A6ZrEjfTH8qeRinrNyi5vEUHLdp50TZyD_1aEBrSShqJCYJsY5o37665jeTrA_t5dCEs8--abWDvu08ykQ2j7PAESelfsh0DpjHvpftXe4SOi5NhCWhVkgliDeQhov_XHT0Q/s16000/DSC_1050.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The glasses are vintage except for the blue ones which are Rialto. They come is an array of beautiful colors and shapes.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoDLEsxzbu-mvcxCl0LYpZJlYePi48ZloTKy9u12fHYK1CpFLwi8Ex9q2RO8V7vgIze-0yw6bWMCnysJPozsyYsaLPhoApJ7ykFo4YOjwtvzGTJPEdpoOLyOQE6axHFKcET_Hag0AHzSGVt2B_e4XrpnxXA4gbpAJMnfS2uNUqAuPrYR4-hj4juIBC-A/s6016/DSC_1017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6016" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoDLEsxzbu-mvcxCl0LYpZJlYePi48ZloTKy9u12fHYK1CpFLwi8Ex9q2RO8V7vgIze-0yw6bWMCnysJPozsyYsaLPhoApJ7ykFo4YOjwtvzGTJPEdpoOLyOQE6axHFKcET_Hag0AHzSGVt2B_e4XrpnxXA4gbpAJMnfS2uNUqAuPrYR4-hj4juIBC-A/s16000/DSC_1017.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As for the opulent and high drama parrot candle holders, they are from Mrs. Alice. A tabletop retailer from the UK. These were a splurge but definitely worth it. Such a brilliant and timeless design! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUTOKzAfxs2yASaJq_wX4tCbAgFzpO80RuMuj6OYdywxdRSGgBScQ34jDPxOk48-YCGsBbMgMkoIKk_g6EBa30Zvynrr3aBw_5ohrK49AdrmFMF9ePpCqDis_Ue4MNyGB4buPWZobKISgDPfwER4264Xc7O7uUaX1oC-3b7wxuklr62oFZd1d6Z62axw/s6016/DSC_1052.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6016" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUTOKzAfxs2yASaJq_wX4tCbAgFzpO80RuMuj6OYdywxdRSGgBScQ34jDPxOk48-YCGsBbMgMkoIKk_g6EBa30Zvynrr3aBw_5ohrK49AdrmFMF9ePpCqDis_Ue4MNyGB4buPWZobKISgDPfwER4264Xc7O7uUaX1oC-3b7wxuklr62oFZd1d6Z62axw/s16000/DSC_1052.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwGASjKf9QD1LEpAGGm5KplmpuwSTeLHEPl941Rv5nU89cYhxZtUudVcjp1I0G7asSoga5v8wYd6kPPABBfZlYlmb9E6L22zSXke1d4jgbr7gK-UMFQUPi-2sqJceAIKJ3d9tLaWRa3tJ5ykG87HRDc3P-nlIbennFkOuFlXQnRci69sDUfP1yK9BEpg/s5846/DSC_0966.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5846" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwGASjKf9QD1LEpAGGm5KplmpuwSTeLHEPl941Rv5nU89cYhxZtUudVcjp1I0G7asSoga5v8wYd6kPPABBfZlYlmb9E6L22zSXke1d4jgbr7gK-UMFQUPi-2sqJceAIKJ3d9tLaWRa3tJ5ykG87HRDc3P-nlIbennFkOuFlXQnRci69sDUfP1yK9BEpg/s16000/DSC_0966.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6NboMmzxQHP8zHiVYnQAAFiZsb20LHhNTsEaRiUgQ6duPrva71_VtvLSzv-j0T7Uo3iMAoXN6ynkAzdwodMwSbgp2LC7BVvqeh4aSZJaJ0_Gahz52DWqeOE1ES1mykD952DeMa9RTdK2KD4poHbU25hBhiPwz3n8QlLCvjunvj9WeF0dnpXalYg0lg/s6016/DSC_1009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6016" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6NboMmzxQHP8zHiVYnQAAFiZsb20LHhNTsEaRiUgQ6duPrva71_VtvLSzv-j0T7Uo3iMAoXN6ynkAzdwodMwSbgp2LC7BVvqeh4aSZJaJ0_Gahz52DWqeOE1ES1mykD952DeMa9RTdK2KD4poHbU25hBhiPwz3n8QlLCvjunvj9WeF0dnpXalYg0lg/s16000/DSC_1009.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For a playful touch, I added bunny Peter Rabbit place cards. A fun and whimsical element for an otherwise formal table.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPlqViqSxItAQxnv1HKFuyC_qAyy3tZarNEiPwPNK-pDlvjJ9fcPBEaaVJMHRXATO8pZKUg_tXlAqkeuKSTsNh0OS9zP8vaCvH7RSAA0r2KteycGzPQlLScGU3wJlOSLtxe23Jy4awITSbCovdwKbVW9xB2UKd_vEZF8pglsEP3xjublEMOyUI-kWYPQ/s6016/DSC_0938.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3741" data-original-width="6016" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPlqViqSxItAQxnv1HKFuyC_qAyy3tZarNEiPwPNK-pDlvjJ9fcPBEaaVJMHRXATO8pZKUg_tXlAqkeuKSTsNh0OS9zP8vaCvH7RSAA0r2KteycGzPQlLScGU3wJlOSLtxe23Jy4awITSbCovdwKbVW9xB2UKd_vEZF8pglsEP3xjublEMOyUI-kWYPQ/s16000/DSC_0938.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0UWQzyajMZrl4qq9-41AdR-aJxg9X3vpRHJSaYW1mb-sDTJaS2qs0PPUq8_q4zNcNGfkLfZSk0ZxIziu28vZkj5ogpYssULnYpsuDWnnAJuu6LM-iPFMPf6P05vkwcMsTT3Ku7cgzZLRnYIwKEiAJR1mSWVqSpDdq3Opzq7gQsRiXZgiW8cJ0iZgdOA/s6016/DSC_0932.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6016" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0UWQzyajMZrl4qq9-41AdR-aJxg9X3vpRHJSaYW1mb-sDTJaS2qs0PPUq8_q4zNcNGfkLfZSk0ZxIziu28vZkj5ogpYssULnYpsuDWnnAJuu6LM-iPFMPf6P05vkwcMsTT3Ku7cgzZLRnYIwKEiAJR1mSWVqSpDdq3Opzq7gQsRiXZgiW8cJ0iZgdOA/s16000/DSC_0932.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thank you for stopping by today. 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text-align: justify;">Hello everyone! Today, I am sharing one of my favorite sweet treats - Carrot Cake. I particularly LOVE to make it during Easter. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;"> </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiorrpbIvFOQVLBFq3BXQ9goEe0dCqbHWq6QhjJd-eg130dBsHKtfEJ15Bg8Y8aYJDzvR_3b3El-tKZnn6K-soCsTvtd5G7PbZenB5mVFEKA-l1L7oC5qWMGka996xA9psHCHDn1nH3kuNqMXi_sCcRaQeFP3xJRJniTeHHOvhaFAW8czkNjnSgcOIcQ/s4428/DSC_0256.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="4428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiorrpbIvFOQVLBFq3BXQ9goEe0dCqbHWq6QhjJd-eg130dBsHKtfEJ15Bg8Y8aYJDzvR_3b3El-tKZnn6K-soCsTvtd5G7PbZenB5mVFEKA-l1L7oC5qWMGka996xA9psHCHDn1nH3kuNqMXi_sCcRaQeFP3xJRJniTeHHOvhaFAW8czkNjnSgcOIcQ/s16000/DSC_0256.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoPIWzC6lS44WAVe6KwMhXpArwXZrN6mSBmV_mwVc0Wea_0FjWO9Mjlm7v-D4PYzEcPP6m2dos4jF5rgm_WGC8S8mmVCj1d6SYMU-FmBxUHITDI80cM-6jQOSJ-VOx8aHjM8zK_aOoaT1l6nFRjtPk8dtKjjbatjqwdIJzIcS0RSAqRUfXLN-NhDqejg/s5486/DSC_0246.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5486" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoPIWzC6lS44WAVe6KwMhXpArwXZrN6mSBmV_mwVc0Wea_0FjWO9Mjlm7v-D4PYzEcPP6m2dos4jF5rgm_WGC8S8mmVCj1d6SYMU-FmBxUHITDI80cM-6jQOSJ-VOx8aHjM8zK_aOoaT1l6nFRjtPk8dtKjjbatjqwdIJzIcS0RSAqRUfXLN-NhDqejg/s16000/DSC_0246.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It is made with pineapple to keep it moist, rich and delicious. The perfect blend of spices, sweet, and heavenly frosting! And you can have tons of fun decorating it. I chose to use three fresh carrots to decorate the top of the cake, but you can use as many as you like. Simply peel and cut the carrots to a size that you prefer and insert. I then added chopped walnuts and shredded carrots for a pop of color and texture. Isn't it adorable?</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">You can't go wrong with this cake!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Enjoy and Happy Easter to you and yours....</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br />Thank you for stopping by.</span></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td><div id="customHeadline" style="color: #fb6400; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase;"></div><div style="color: #fb6400; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold;"><br /></div><div style="color: #fb6400; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold;"><br /></div><div style="color: #fb6400; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold;"><p style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #424242; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 24px 0px; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px;">Janet</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><h2 style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-family: verdana;">Carrot Cake Recipe</span></u></h2></div></td><td align="right" valign="top" width="102"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="padding-bottom: 4px; padding-top: 12px;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #fb6400; font-family: verdana; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase;">INGREDIENTS:</span></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="50%"><div style="margin: 0px 8px 4px 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">4 eggs</span></div><div style="margin: 0px 8px 4px 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 1/4 cups vegetable oil</span></div><div style="margin: 0px 8px 4px 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2 cups white sugar</span></div><div style="margin: 0px 8px 4px 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2 teaspoons vanilla extract</span></div><div style="margin: 0px 8px 4px 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2 cups all-purpose flour</span></div><div style="margin: 0px 8px 4px 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2 teaspoons baking soda</span></div><div style="margin: 0px 8px 4px 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2 teaspoons baking powder</span></div><div style="margin: 0px 8px 4px 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1/2 teaspoon salt</span></div><div style="margin: 0px 8px 4px 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2 teaspoons ground cinnamon</span></div></td><td valign="top" width="50%"><div style="margin: 0px 8px 4px 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">3 cups grated carrots</span></div><div style="margin: 0px 8px 4px 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)</span></div><div style="margin: 0px 8px 4px 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 cup chopped walnuts </span></div><div style="margin: 0px 8px 4px 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="margin: 0px 8px 4px 0px;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #fb6400; font-family: verdana; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;">INGREDIENTS FOR FROSTING:</span></div><div style="margin: 0px 8px 4px 0px;"></div><div style="margin: 0px 8px 4px 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1/2 cup butter, softened</span></div><div style="margin: 0px 8px 4px 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">8 ounces cream cheese, softened</span></div><div style="margin: 0px 8px 4px 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">3 cups confectioners' sugar</span></div><div style="margin: 0px 8px 4px 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract</span></div><div style="margin: 0px 8px 4px 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1tablespoon of crushed pineapple (drained)</span></div><div style="margin: 0px 8px 4px 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 cup chopped walnuts<br /><br /></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="border-color: rgb(236, 233, 216); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; margin: 12px 0px 4px; padding-top: 8px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #fb6400; font-family: verdana; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase;">DIRECTIONS:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #fb6400; font-family: verdana; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase;"><br /></span></div></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="text-align: justify;"><tbody><tr><td style="color: #fb6400; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; padding-right: 5px;" valign="top"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1.</span></td><td style="padding-bottom: 8px;" valign="top"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.<br /><br /></span></td></tr><tr><td style="color: #fb6400; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; padding-right: 5px;" valign="top"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2.</span></td><td style="padding-bottom: 8px;" valign="top"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In a large bowl, beat together eggs, oil, white sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir in carrots. Fold in pineapple and walnuts. Pour into prepared pan.<br /><br /></span></td></tr><tr><td style="color: #fb6400; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; padding-right: 5px;" valign="top"><span style="font-family: verdana;">3.</span></td><td style="padding-bottom: 8px;" valign="top"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.<br /><br /></span></td></tr><tr><td style="color: #fb6400; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; padding-right: 5px;" valign="top"><span style="font-family: verdana;">4.</span></td><td style="padding-bottom: 8px;" valign="top"><span style="font-family: verdana;">To Make Frosting: In a medium bowl, combine butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, pineapple and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Frost the cooled cake and top with walnuts to decorate.</span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcS20MI1jkUvlg1kf0kY_VOXqrJkYnDaUZKJhZ8qRC_9iPNVhp30NsZcoNHTCpTiEIrEnXzRcZq7mDnCCeXDzL7jJtk2y3EAccT24jKNvKs5DC7EAGXKAHTly1i62jLlt5oReD48yaTQqLTaOHKpSRA8jHFBYKfMrx6qyE157COy0P1VpSuQ_fl_4Z_g/s5636/DSC_0250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5636" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcS20MI1jkUvlg1kf0kY_VOXqrJkYnDaUZKJhZ8qRC_9iPNVhp30NsZcoNHTCpTiEIrEnXzRcZq7mDnCCeXDzL7jJtk2y3EAccT24jKNvKs5DC7EAGXKAHTly1i62jLlt5oReD48yaTQqLTaOHKpSRA8jHFBYKfMrx6qyE157COy0P1VpSuQ_fl_4Z_g/s16000/DSC_0250.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZf56GMJhjDsQeWmnVG6a4fi1IdHZETaeqeOsl9IcQY4v4WtaBRwilTMyVWjVQR5EhP_kJWI9uXTDqN_3oeA-FI_mlm_Cmca7FWCupGNyWw6RaCtnqva7CfS1SkGFgIJU1Kv6KiE5GwtTRIHVK_xou6DHNDmIJRiVs926ro25EQFnA2JpMy-0w1T7epQ/s5486/DSC_0246.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5486" data-original-width="4000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZf56GMJhjDsQeWmnVG6a4fi1IdHZETaeqeOsl9IcQY4v4WtaBRwilTMyVWjVQR5EhP_kJWI9uXTDqN_3oeA-FI_mlm_Cmca7FWCupGNyWw6RaCtnqva7CfS1SkGFgIJU1Kv6KiE5GwtTRIHVK_xou6DHNDmIJRiVs926ro25EQFnA2JpMy-0w1T7epQ/s320/DSC_0246.jpg" width="233" /></a></div><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Rosemary and Thymehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08782015726791859519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660962056970994460.post-49275696038684021222021-07-21T20:58:00.005-04:002021-07-21T20:58:31.789-04:00Individual Blueberry Lemon No-Bake Cheesecake Jars<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;">Blueberry Lemon No Bake Cheesecake Jars – an easy and delicious make-ahead summer dessert! </span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Use this simple no-bake recipe when you need a quick and crowd-pleasing dessert. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">This is a dessert with lots of possibilities! You'll have fun playing with different flavors and toppings for this one. </span><span style="background-color: white;">Plus, they’re perfectly portable if you want to take them on your next BBQ, picnic or trip to the beach! </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">These yummy treats are the perfect summertime dessert. Light and full of layers of goodness - sweet cream cheese with lemony flavor, and a delightful homemade blueberry sauce. … you will love.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #212121; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uy9HDRRl-0k/YPi6VmF5KTI/AAAAAAAAheA/JVeZPWxXDtA5Z5_4OjeWB4B17JiEyALLwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_0489.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1441" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uy9HDRRl-0k/YPi6VmF5KTI/AAAAAAAAheA/JVeZPWxXDtA5Z5_4OjeWB4B17JiEyALLwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0489.jpg" /></a></div><p style="font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #212121; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l9x4Uci4Lok/YPi6UYA56nI/AAAAAAAAhd4/kiSbGrjA-5As360p81VfSVy_JOmswTF2gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_0518.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1362" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l9x4Uci4Lok/YPi6UYA56nI/AAAAAAAAhd4/kiSbGrjA-5As360p81VfSVy_JOmswTF2gCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0518.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">You can make these ahead and store them in the fridge until you’re ready to serve. And of course, the mason jar is perfect for those times when you need a dessert for your cookout or picnic… just grab and go.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #444444;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #212121; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aJN9SaoMyGM/YPi6M71aKHI/AAAAAAAAhdw/fienjKouhk4ikwnukTs0dcksXgQmrEMMwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_0513-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1362" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aJN9SaoMyGM/YPi6M71aKHI/AAAAAAAAhdw/fienjKouhk4ikwnukTs0dcksXgQmrEMMwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0513-2.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Have fun decorating them too!!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #212121; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EuJAlAIzXwU/YPi6Kpm9hqI/AAAAAAAAhds/kzQYRy7i2Z4kDEq1sRWPgOtHl9-w4bvtACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_0513.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1362" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EuJAlAIzXwU/YPi6Kpm9hqI/AAAAAAAAhds/kzQYRy7i2Z4kDEq1sRWPgOtHl9-w4bvtACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0513.jpg" /></a></div><p style="color: #212121; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; 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color: #212121; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #212121; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #212121; font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 19px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #212121; font-family: Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><b><u>BLUEBERRY LEMON NO-BAKE CHEESECAKE JARS RECIPE</u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #212121; font-family: Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana;"><b><u>INGREDIENTS</u></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries </span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 teaspoon cornstarch</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">1/4 cup water</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">½ cup fresh lemon juice</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">1/4 cup granulated sugar</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 package cream cheese</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">1/2 cup powdered sugar</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 teaspoon vanilla </span></li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><u><b>DIRECTIONS</b></u></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1. In a medium saucepan combine 1 cup of blueberries, water, cornstarch and half of the
lemon juice and stir. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2. Heat over medium heat until it starts to boil. Add in sugar and stir. Reduce to a simmer.
Let simmer for 10 minutes. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">3. Add the remaining blueberries, let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">4. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together cream cheese, vanilla, rest of lemon juice
and powdered sugar until smooth. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">5. In a half pint Mason jar, add 2 spoonfuls of blueberry filling. Add 2 spoonfuls of
cheesecake cream mixture. Next add 2 spoonfuls of blueberry filling. Repeat layers again
and garnish top of jars with blueberry filling and fresh blueberries. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">6. Refrigerate until ready to serve.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thank you for visiting me today! </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cheers to a wonderful summer.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Janet</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>Rosemary and Thymehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08782015726791859519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660962056970994460.post-14325645514222939242021-05-20T16:37:00.005-04:002021-07-21T20:59:23.163-04:005 Easy Steps For Creating A Festive Patriotic Table<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif">Hello sweet friends! </span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; letter-spacing: 0.75px;">It's hard to believe. Memorial Day is days away and i</span><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">f you love the idea of hosting family and friends for the unofficial start of summer, then I have a few ideas that will offer inspiration and help
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kept the colors solid. I just went with the traditional red, white and blue colors. No need to buy more plates… Follow the simple steps below and in no time, you will have a charming and
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napkins added just the right touch of the patriotic feel that I wanted to give
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Rosemary and Thymehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08782015726791859519noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660962056970994460.post-89655886256763047612021-05-17T21:47:00.002-04:002021-05-17T21:59:50.695-04:00My Blooming Lilacs<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana;">Hello everyone! Are you a fan of lilacs? </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana;">It is spring and the lilac shrubs in our garden are exploding with gorgeous and fragrant lilac blooms. And when I see our shrubs full of these spectacular blooms, I stop whatever I am doing, run outside to clip a few branches and grab my camera to capture their enduring beauty. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white;">I LOVE lilacs!!! In fact, my love affair with this beautiful classic began twelve years ago when we purchased our home and I discovered a couple of shrubs on our property. It was early spring when we moved in and the lilacs were just starting to bloom. I didn't know anything about lilacs then but I knew that these flowers were something special just by their captivating beauty and glorious scent!! </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white;">After much research, our collection of lilac bushes evolved. It has grown from two to eight shrubs - we have added white and dark purple. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: verdana;">I combine them with roses </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: verdana;">which turn into a dramatic floral display during springtime. And let's not forget the sweet-smelling!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white;">If you don't already have lilacs in your garden, I strongly encourage you to grow them - they will give you years of beautiful blooms and joy. </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px; margin: 8px 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana;">Here are a few photos of the lilacs that picked from our garden - I enjoy.</span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Obq2rrq26B8/YKMJ2o7QAsI/AAAAAAAAhRA/_ghIeFDw7F0WahVT_qRB65DOjZ-tIY7AgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_2010.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mKO-isQ2wbc/YKMKBmaj-4I/AAAAAAAAhRY/Dz8VNsxNWhQ7GVXHPqCXwzkxruLkaBQUQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_0013%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1362" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mKO-isQ2wbc/YKMKBmaj-4I/AAAAAAAAhRY/Dz8VNsxNWhQ7GVXHPqCXwzkxruLkaBQUQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0013%2B%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X4cwaSRDVVY/YKMMm7ZsmnI/AAAAAAAAhRw/McCDVrseEUEzUuX5xh35NRPX6RSpxRAlgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_1987%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1362" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X4cwaSRDVVY/YKMMm7ZsmnI/AAAAAAAAhRw/McCDVrseEUEzUuX5xh35NRPX6RSpxRAlgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1987%2B%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thank you for visiting. I appreciate your kind comments.</span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy spring to you!!!!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Janet</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9Pj18uNp4Rg/YKMfi9xDSBI/AAAAAAAAhR4/NSr-xHTRTOs7QzAnUI00h-YRaPF5q5B9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s837/New%2BBlog%2BHeader.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="837" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9Pj18uNp4Rg/YKMfi9xDSBI/AAAAAAAAhR4/NSr-xHTRTOs7QzAnUI00h-YRaPF5q5B9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/New%2BBlog%2BHeader.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Rosemary and Thymehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08782015726791859519noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660962056970994460.post-68050875388266969742021-03-30T22:27:00.009-04:002021-04-06T12:03:29.840-04:00Add Personality To A Room With Stylish Wall Art <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Choosing what to hang on the walls can be daunting for many of us. Believe me, I get it! Especially because there so many rules and endless possibilities . Often, we end-up with plain walls with zero personality because we don't want to give it too much thought. But we got this friends! </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">It's time to give those empty walls some personality.... </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Artwork is an easy and an affordable way to add interest and style in a space. You can choose a large scale single piece, like I did, or you can create a gallery wall to make a bold statement. But be intentional with your pieces!! Remember that you will be spending time in these rooms and for that reason, be mindful of the art work that you will choose to display on your walls. Go for art that captures your artistic eye, inspires you and makes you happy!!! </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I am thrilled to be be collaborating with <a href="https://www.photowall.com/us?utm_source=rosemarythyme&utm_medium=influencers">Photowall</a> to offer a few basic tips that will help you create a space that is stylish and that's decorated tastefully.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qBMTj3GDeNk/YGOzd0u5JXI/AAAAAAAAhK4/BrTuMCcyTDAizNhvz6MkLN9Bz2uUj5CrACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_1003%2B%2528Logo%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1699" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qBMTj3GDeNk/YGOzd0u5JXI/AAAAAAAAhK4/BrTuMCcyTDAizNhvz6MkLN9Bz2uUj5CrACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1003%2B%2528Logo%2529.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I have always been an admirer of Marilyn Monroe and this piece from <a href=" https://www.photowall.com/us?utm_source=rosemarythyme&utm_medium=influencers">Photowall</a> by artist Ines Kouidis certainly caught my attention. The artist used a collage of images using newsprint, magazines, posters and regular paper to create an image that resembles Marilyn Monroe. That's right - all from paper. Isn't it incredible? </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">A new twist on an timeless classic....</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zhVDUG8xROg/YGO3YhJqijI/AAAAAAAAhLI/RxEBco6N4XQBRDsZsdG2EW7xbBw0HgmfACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_0046%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1362" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zhVDUG8xROg/YGO3YhJqijI/AAAAAAAAhLI/RxEBco6N4XQBRDsZsdG2EW7xbBw0HgmfACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0046%2B%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">She is right at home in our living room and she couldn't be more perfect for me. The colors on the print capture all the shades in the room which are soothing and serene. It makes the room feel stylish but in a playful way. I never want to design a room that feels too precious. After all, it's not only a space where we entertain, but also kick back and relax. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KNzNjDEbbCE/YGO4t1BQR2I/AAAAAAAAhLY/ehZCC6PhH5ssUm4YnOvhBCMgOX4uyfYZACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_0068.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1154" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KNzNjDEbbCE/YGO4t1BQR2I/AAAAAAAAhLY/ehZCC6PhH5ssUm4YnOvhBCMgOX4uyfYZACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0068.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ei6L65iLCmc/YGO38HI3JAI/AAAAAAAAhLQ/6Y1y9qURfy83ME8XjiybeoDhGOIPw2hRwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_0074.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1362" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ei6L65iLCmc/YGO38HI3JAI/AAAAAAAAhLQ/6Y1y9qURfy83ME8XjiybeoDhGOIPw2hRwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0074.jpg" /></a></div><br /><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p><br /></p></blockquote><p></p></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dvwyVeLxX9k/YGPlVG8zb-I/AAAAAAAAhLw/WW1boFge_2AMrA1MRT_MBYuO9rz7R2ncQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_0988%2B%2528Logo%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1226" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dvwyVeLxX9k/YGPlVG8zb-I/AAAAAAAAhLw/WW1boFge_2AMrA1MRT_MBYuO9rz7R2ncQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0988%2B%2528Logo%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This is an easy example on how to dress your walls with art. It's really such a fun process!! So don't be intimated to take this on. Giving your walls a little life couldn't be more effortless. It's even easier when a company like Photowall offers thousands of unique designs to choose from. They truly have an endless inventory. From florals, jazz musicians, movie stars, scenic, maps, romantic cities, exotic animals - you name it, they have it! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The canvas prints are made precisely to your measurements on an environmentally friendly canvas. All you need to do is find the one that speaks to you.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">You can spend as little or as much as you like on your wall art. Fortunately, my friends at <a href=" https://www.photowall.com/us?utm_source=rosemarythyme&utm_medium=influencers">Photowall</a> have provided a generous 25% discount for my readers to use on any products purchased on their website:<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"> </span><b style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">rosemarythyme25. The code will be valid through April 20, 2021.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">So have fun and hang away!!!!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thank you for visiting today.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Janet</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1lQK_CSHUM0/YGPdHihEykI/AAAAAAAAhLg/BsQaufMFjMIOkd65T5cDPuCb_6EMxH1MgCLcBGAsYHQ/s837/New%2BBlog%2BHeader.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="837" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1lQK_CSHUM0/YGPdHihEykI/AAAAAAAAhLg/BsQaufMFjMIOkd65T5cDPuCb_6EMxH1MgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/New%2BBlog%2BHeader.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>Rosemary and Thymehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08782015726791859519noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660962056970994460.post-83182423874145941192021-03-23T20:28:00.004-04:002021-03-23T20:34:04.152-04:00A Sunny Spring Table Two Ways - Using Basic White Plates<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you are passionate about entertaining like I am, then you know that investing in a set of white dinnerware is a must. They are essential for food stylists, bloggers, cookbook authors and for anyone that prefer a timeless and versatile option for everyday use. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A set of white plates can be instantly transformed into something special and sophisticated by simply adding a patterned tablecloth. Elevate the table with romantic flowers, vintage flatware and stylish napkins. Even a chic place card can do wonders! </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Lately, I've noticed that I am sticking to basic pieces and adding personality and seasonal touches with accent/salad plates. So much less to store with minimal out-of-pocket costs.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">My favorite white plates mix easily with seasonal accents to create a table that welcomes springtime. Cheerful yellow and vibrant tulips spread the joy of the season on this happy table.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I've created two inviting spring tables using basic white plates topped with floral accent plates to show you that you can style a beautiful table with little effort.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g7avtdalqfg/YFEur_dL9QI/AAAAAAAAhIg/C5cS075Su4MxMGEHfTPj6nEBXgOs28HIACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_1676%2B%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g7avtdalqfg/YFEur_dL9QI/AAAAAAAAhIg/C5cS075Su4MxMGEHfTPj6nEBXgOs28HIACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1676%2B%25282%2529.jpg" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The first table begins with a white tablecloth and yellow table runner. The place setting is a combination of yellow round loop placemat, white and gold plate charger, gold rim dinner plate and yellow floral accent plate.</span></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Af-ut1TMYyU/YFEuy1s82hI/AAAAAAAAhIw/jiGx0qlGal4lm773ZT7kctZ93JkstfvRgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_1689%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1501" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Af-ut1TMYyU/YFEuy1s82hI/AAAAAAAAhIw/jiGx0qlGal4lm773ZT7kctZ93JkstfvRgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1689%2B%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">White and gold flatware add elegance while a rosette napkin fold brings a unique touch of spring to the table setting. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sunny tulips in a white pitcher is a subtle nod to the season. </span></p><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LskmDIhqzCk/YFEu19Bvm2I/AAAAAAAAhI8/KmuETzy208cJRpoztcGnk-btAIBBDtODgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_1718%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1442" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LskmDIhqzCk/YFEu19Bvm2I/AAAAAAAAhI8/KmuETzy208cJRpoztcGnk-btAIBBDtODgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1718%2B%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Can you imagine yourself her? Fragrant blossoms and pretty china set the scene for an extraordinary morning meal.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lVA6piWoQPE/YFEu0t8NobI/AAAAAAAAhI4/W95Ih51aydcABGZDQ5u20t8aNrr26hGrgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_1698%2B%25284%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1490" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lVA6piWoQPE/YFEu0t8NobI/AAAAAAAAhI4/W95Ih51aydcABGZDQ5u20t8aNrr26hGrgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1698%2B%25284%2529.jpg" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gowslTWJsOY/YFEux9QOKVI/AAAAAAAAhIs/SAvW4goz_8cORTWxJvnqUXxI3wOfaiLvQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_1685%2B%25284%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1385" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gowslTWJsOY/YFEux9QOKVI/AAAAAAAAhIs/SAvW4goz_8cORTWxJvnqUXxI3wOfaiLvQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1685%2B%25284%2529.jpg" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ANBtbItKaaE/YFEuziWyvQI/AAAAAAAAhI0/A4pYQfSr3sggO2NaNPyzNx9kyAx33dogACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_1698%2B%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1811" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ANBtbItKaaE/YFEuziWyvQI/AAAAAAAAhI0/A4pYQfSr3sggO2NaNPyzNx9kyAx33dogACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1698%2B%25282%2529.jpg" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UoSg1_JSR8c/YFEu6Ak6MRI/AAAAAAAAhJI/ksoesBDFZQ8MW22tL7TvnBfQHFrMGYKvQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_1551%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1298" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UoSg1_JSR8c/YFEu6Ak6MRI/AAAAAAAAhJI/ksoesBDFZQ8MW22tL7TvnBfQHFrMGYKvQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1551%2B%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The second table plays on the blue hues on the vintage accent plate. A quick switch of the wine glass and salad plate makes this table ideal for a laid-back afternoon lunch or brunch.</span></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RkBja7rzO7M/YFEu4MtQZdI/AAAAAAAAhJE/IhVmK9vHHr84EOirunljbTAN4RFVZi4hQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_1801%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1486" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RkBja7rzO7M/YFEu4MtQZdI/AAAAAAAAhJE/IhVmK9vHHr84EOirunljbTAN4RFVZi4hQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1801%2B%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OE6_NpvZJ0Y/YFEu2o8RUeI/AAAAAAAAhJA/GKIyQOGlCWQNgXIgBGlQNuYN58UkTCfHACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_1795%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1427" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OE6_NpvZJ0Y/YFEu2o8RUeI/AAAAAAAAhJA/GKIyQOGlCWQNgXIgBGlQNuYN58UkTCfHACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1795%2B%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-itVFB1hwj50/YFEuv_Cja1I/AAAAAAAAhIo/WFFsNApHXkEkJLcP8Pg9fQxIdZXdu_ebwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_1620%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1356" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-itVFB1hwj50/YFEuv_Cja1I/AAAAAAAAhIo/WFFsNApHXkEkJLcP8Pg9fQxIdZXdu_ebwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1620%2B%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I hope this post will help you find a few ideas to create your own lovely table for family and friends. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Be blessed and safe.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Janet</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SQ3H8gxdKRY/YFqHTdOVB8I/AAAAAAAAhKc/JKVSfq0hBjwjmhgPx2Cpmzey8jPhSJi2ACLcBGAsYHQ/s837/New%2BBlog%2BHeader.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="837" height="72" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SQ3H8gxdKRY/YFqHTdOVB8I/AAAAAAAAhKc/JKVSfq0hBjwjmhgPx2Cpmzey8jPhSJi2ACLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h72/New%2BBlog%2BHeader.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Rosemary and Thymehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08782015726791859519noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660962056970994460.post-78532503490080867352021-03-01T10:14:00.001-05:002021-03-01T10:14:28.532-05:00Easy Blue and White Tablescape<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It doesn't get more classic than a blue and white color combination. And when it comes to a table, it is always my go-to combination when I need to put a table together in a rush. It just works every time!!!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When I created this table, I knew that I would forgo the tablecloth because I wanted to keep things easy and simple. Instead, I went with a white linen runner which immediately added timeless appeal to the table. Since I had no luck with fresh flowers at the store this weekend, I used one of my faux flower arrangements for my centerpiece. A bit of a twist but I think worked perfectly with the tones I used to put this table together... </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">It's all about being resourceful these days and using what you already have, right? </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ghKtR5Lg7w4/YDxAjLywhTI/AAAAAAAAhGM/sGesTAcilfIHcwgDihe9tP5lkCKZ5GlkwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_1539%2B%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1938" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ghKtR5Lg7w4/YDxAjLywhTI/AAAAAAAAhGM/sGesTAcilfIHcwgDihe9tP5lkCKZ5GlkwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1539%2B%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The yellow accents in our sunroom work beautifully with the blue; how gorgeous is the morning light in this room? No wonder this room is my favorite place to be on Sunday mornings!! I LOVE sitting here with a warm cup of coffee and my favorite magazines. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ccQTeE5gXU8/YDxAlbRvHvI/AAAAAAAAhGQ/SbGGoKJwBL0S-ZsjfuG5rg_CUJhtMblvwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_1523%2B%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1450" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ccQTeE5gXU8/YDxAlbRvHvI/AAAAAAAAhGQ/SbGGoKJwBL0S-ZsjfuG5rg_CUJhtMblvwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1523%2B%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-92J0zz-sYaQ/YDxAmro-bpI/AAAAAAAAhGU/LGIa5mZKleYr-KpqomhKfKCqL-MisNVuwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_1538%2B%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1498" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-92J0zz-sYaQ/YDxAmro-bpI/AAAAAAAAhGU/LGIa5mZKleYr-KpqomhKfKCqL-MisNVuwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1538%2B%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I knew that I would <span style="text-align: justify;">be using my beloved Blue Willow dinnerware for this table. It's beautiful and striking on it's own and that made it the ideal choice for this casual table. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Knk3BorEKPY/YDxApolc4MI/AAAAAAAAhGY/Pgd_WW7QHJsgKoWzd9iBkfwVi0j5wov1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_1505%2B%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Knk3BorEKPY/YDxApolc4MI/AAAAAAAAhGY/Pgd_WW7QHJsgKoWzd9iBkfwVi0j5wov1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1505%2B%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I began my place stack with a whitewash water hyacinth round placemat. A great choice for everyday use - easy to clean, playful and not too formal. I then used the Blue Willow dinner and salad plates. To give the place setting a dressy feel, I simply placed an embroidered napkin on top of the salad plate. Such an easy way to add the perfect amount of elegance without fussing too much. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WhulYmw3X5g/YDxAsoVZBbI/AAAAAAAAhGc/5cnRVBS-_e4J8FC_Q2y7MSFAqMtv62RIwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_1559%2B%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1380" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WhulYmw3X5g/YDxAsoVZBbI/AAAAAAAAhGc/5cnRVBS-_e4J8FC_Q2y7MSFAqMtv62RIwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1559%2B%25282%2529.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zae9i3EKLcM/YDxAwWLUXeI/AAAAAAAAhGg/yfIrhZZd69M6qFaepH88XBbSOQaS1RCVgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_1509%2B%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1401" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zae9i3EKLcM/YDxAwWLUXeI/AAAAAAAAhGg/yfIrhZZd69M6qFaepH88XBbSOQaS1RCVgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1509%2B%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Vintage Mikasa stemware and Oneida silver plate flatware add classic elegance while crystal and silver accents bring a bit of shimmer. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1385" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I5liJINbv-4/YDxAyIQQdLI/AAAAAAAAhGo/3kIiirml8fUNwTw_pFundEBud-Lv5Y1hgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1504%2B%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xF-4qIcBaiE/YDxAzXP2iJI/AAAAAAAAhGs/ynBAD0DJQO0dsp3GoeAe1hDeX3kXpW_FQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_1534%2B%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1362" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xF-4qIcBaiE/YDxAzXP2iJI/AAAAAAAAhGs/ynBAD0DJQO0dsp3GoeAe1hDeX3kXpW_FQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1534%2B%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zweukp2FNio/YDxA0gVr66I/AAAAAAAAhGw/P-PvYBSHCgk7NspZn0CX8j0y7llW85r8wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_1464%2B%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1444" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zweukp2FNio/YDxA0gVr66I/AAAAAAAAhGw/P-PvYBSHCgk7NspZn0CX8j0y7llW85r8wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1464%2B%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">This table would be great for lunch or a casual dinner; I truly hope that you have enjoyed it.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Remember, keep it simple and have fun creating...</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hugs,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Janet</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--CaYF_L36IM/YD0EZE5LZUI/AAAAAAAAhHU/pIun40PgxgYVFbOVAnJIwQRaEHTAccDBwCLcBGAsYHQ/s837/New%2BBlog%2BHeader.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="837" height="72" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--CaYF_L36IM/YD0EZE5LZUI/AAAAAAAAhHU/pIun40PgxgYVFbOVAnJIwQRaEHTAccDBwCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h72/New%2BBlog%2BHeader.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><div><br /></div><p><br /></p>Rosemary and Thymehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08782015726791859519noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660962056970994460.post-30892654859981720812021-01-18T22:28:00.003-05:002021-01-18T22:38:30.066-05:00A Casual Winter Afternoon Tea<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana;">Hello friends... Happy New Year to you all!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana;">One of the highlights of the New Year at our home is putting all the holiday away and refreshing the house. Unused decorations get donated or gifted, seasonal linens get washed, and holiday china gets stowed away for the next season - finally, the house gets a deep clean.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana;">We certainly appreciate the end of the holiday rush and enjoy the quiet of winter. Rooms get a lighter feel and simple things such as reading a new book, planning for the New Year and catching up with family with family take precedence.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana;">This year, I invited my sister and nieces for an intimate winter afternoon tea. My goal was to keep things casual but also making them feel extra special. Of course that a winter afternoon tea requires a pretty table with plenty of charm, and that we definitely had. A few specialty teas and mini homemade fruits tarts was all that this relaxed gathering with some of my favorite ladies required.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bgB5MaVNZzU/YAZT4rhDkGI/AAAAAAAAhCs/6Q_yXm1yOhQieORIOQ15dSo38rKvJMKRQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_0356.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1801" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bgB5MaVNZzU/YAZT4rhDkGI/AAAAAAAAhCs/6Q_yXm1yOhQieORIOQ15dSo38rKvJMKRQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0356.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4XkdJIPfDyE/YAZHD9Z7iDI/AAAAAAAAhCI/Yv87_SfmAfok74c-5IVW8zkz12ggRlSbACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_0310%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1539" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4XkdJIPfDyE/YAZHD9Z7iDI/AAAAAAAAhCI/Yv87_SfmAfok74c-5IVW8zkz12ggRlSbACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0310%2B%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #444444;">A Winter Afternoon Tea is also the perfect time to bring out the pretty china and set a lovely table with some favorite pieces. Since January's color palette takes on a softer tone, I pulled out all the pastel pinks and my beloved Marchesa Gilded Pearl China - it's white with intricate gold bead detailing.</span> </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></span><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SMSW_QxT7y4/YAZHIHN6YeI/AAAAAAAAhCY/Bfy5WGoz2j4n4c1e5TuJP0VrT3CpeYyTgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_0401%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1362" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SMSW_QxT7y4/YAZHIHN6YeI/AAAAAAAAhCY/Bfy5WGoz2j4n4c1e5TuJP0VrT3CpeYyTgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0401%2B%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana;">I began with a white tablecloth and added a Periwinkle linen table runner. Each place is set with a pastel pink charger, gold beaded dinner and salad plate, white and pink napkins, gold and white flatware, gold trim glassware and a tea cup. A delicious homemade fruit tart finished tart finished each place setting.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-45PLqRJW-cY/YAZUFFS8G9I/AAAAAAAAhCw/28h8WZtoC8Qk0GpEg6oUfgobAUrMMsO1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_0323.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1478" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-45PLqRJW-cY/YAZUFFS8G9I/AAAAAAAAhCw/28h8WZtoC8Qk0GpEg6oUfgobAUrMMsO1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0323.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7viVjJt1E7Q/YAZHHL-v58I/AAAAAAAAhCU/6lYlY6I3QToBAWVZw_Gf_ae7N4XkuNQuACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_0395%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1362" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7viVjJt1E7Q/YAZHHL-v58I/AAAAAAAAhCU/6lYlY6I3QToBAWVZw_Gf_ae7N4XkuNQuACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0395%2B%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I did not have any luck finding pretty fresh roses at my local market so I used faux flowers. For a touch of old world charm, I added a sweet vintage bust that has been in my collection for many years. It has a very place in my heart since it was was a gift from my mother-in-law. And lastly, my signature pearls had to be included in this symphony of loveliness....</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-izxNVvnBM3Y/YAZHGRhnhzI/AAAAAAAAhCQ/0IiWIGXJbzk9QFuiYtEBnLNM6giAa5UBgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_0365%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1362" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-izxNVvnBM3Y/YAZHGRhnhzI/AAAAAAAAhCQ/0IiWIGXJbzk9QFuiYtEBnLNM6giAa5UBgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0365%2B%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: verdana; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: verdana; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">Here you can get a glimpse of the roses, pearl napkin rings, pretty china and delightful sweet treat. It's a feast for the eyes and for anyone with a romantic heart. What lady wouldn't feel special sitting at this charming table!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: verdana; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wz2_ds-nY8I/YAZHFcstwtI/AAAAAAAAhCM/f-vLQi0RW2g_xU1DX4PjnOMU5CfWs7YBACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_0352%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1362" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wz2_ds-nY8I/YAZHFcstwtI/AAAAAAAAhCM/f-vLQi0RW2g_xU1DX4PjnOMU5CfWs7YBACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0352%2B%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fc_6GTlZ5_w/YAZHJGXCdCI/AAAAAAAAhCc/vktWSRWq2ScN7y6fQP7zO8m11G6UFcJkQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DSC_0406%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1362" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fc_6GTlZ5_w/YAZHJGXCdCI/AAAAAAAAhCc/vktWSRWq2ScN7y6fQP7zO8m11G6UFcJkQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0406%2B%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana;">I hope that my winter afternoon tea has been a treat for you. Thank you for visiting. I hope that this year brings you lots of health, love and happiness.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana;">Hugs,</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: verdana;">Janet</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Rosemary and Thymehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08782015726791859519noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660962056970994460.post-56664030123729603392020-12-19T01:12:00.003-05:002020-12-19T01:20:43.525-05:00Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.28px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Christmas is almost here, and I have been very busy preparing for the big day. The shopping is almost done, cookies will be baked tomorrow but I definitely need to move onto the wrapping. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.28px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Wrapping gifts is one of my favorite things to do, it totally gives me all the Christmas vibes. The presentation of a gift is just as exciting as what is inside of the package but sometimes, that can be costly. I thought it would be fun to share some crafty, elegant and inexpensive ways to wrap your holidays gifts.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.28px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This year, I am really loving anything that evokes an Old World Christmas.. It's nostalgic, beautiful and full of charm. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pwlzuGKIT7U/X92XuOYLqzI/AAAAAAAAg-0/Gsh9hTBECLUxBCM95ua2y0wqT9o6fIj3wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2363/DSC_0066%2BPL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1772" data-original-width="2363" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pwlzuGKIT7U/X92XuOYLqzI/AAAAAAAAg-0/Gsh9hTBECLUxBCM95ua2y0wqT9o6fIj3wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0066%2BPL.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.28px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.28px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.28px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There are a few essentials for pretty gift wrapping - ribbon, gift tags, ornaments and of course, the paper.. Brown paper is one of my go-to's for gift wrap. It's easily found and inexpensive. I also think it's extremely versatile! Gold and sheet music papers are also very classy and timeless. Side Note: try to by gift wrap paper and ribbons during the after Christmas sales... </span></span></div><div style="color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.28px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.28px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.28px; text-align: justify;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.28px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Satin ribbon is also an easy way to elevate your gift wrapping. I went with muted colors this holiday season. The softer tones complement the brown paper beautifully. </span></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.28px; text-align: center;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k0QwCimvH3Y/X92PEs-jwNI/AAAAAAAAg-E/ULaJTk1QFqQbvcPivfsaxwSCaa4o7tpmgCLcBGAsYHQ/s3080/DSC_0076%2BPL.jpg" style="font-family: verdana; letter-spacing: 0.28px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3080" data-original-width="2310" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k0QwCimvH3Y/X92PEs-jwNI/AAAAAAAAg-E/ULaJTk1QFqQbvcPivfsaxwSCaa4o7tpmgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0076%2BPL.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A small piece of fresh greens is a lovely touch and gives the package an organic feel.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hoGRYfElQeo/X92NCzrqhXI/AAAAAAAAg98/eNPsptS94MwcZ8GEA1uV_4YySFxf-ildACLcBGAsYHQ/s3139/DSC_0079%2BPL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3139" data-original-width="2355" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hoGRYfElQeo/X92NCzrqhXI/AAAAAAAAg98/eNPsptS94MwcZ8GEA1uV_4YySFxf-ildACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0079%2BPL.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.28px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As I mentioned previously, sheet music printed paper is tailor-made for the holidays. It is such a timeless print and one that will surely elevate any package. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.28px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Below, you will see that by using a glossy satin ribbon and an inexpensive cameo purchased from the craft store you can make your holiday gift wrap look like it was done at a high-end store. The combination of these items bestow an elegant vintage style that I truly LOVE... </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #302a2c; letter-spacing: 0.28px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QciN6ddrMCE/X92Q21Aj94I/AAAAAAAAg-M/P90OGBe5r_00J2FNxWQ-LpukPby4-hJBQCLcBGAsYHQ/s3080/DSC_0081%2BPL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3080" data-original-width="2310" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QciN6ddrMCE/X92Q21Aj94I/AAAAAAAAg-M/P90OGBe5r_00J2FNxWQ-LpukPby4-hJBQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0081%2BPL.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4g_NHiDNM0g/X92WDFxDPFI/AAAAAAAAg-s/x4z9lsxZg6wfNrHfaeFir3YbiX1lNwjlgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2963/0094%2B%2BPL.jpg" style="letter-spacing: 0.28px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2963" data-original-width="2222" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4g_NHiDNM0g/X92WDFxDPFI/AAAAAAAAg-s/x4z9lsxZg6wfNrHfaeFir3YbiX1lNwjlgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/0094%2B%2BPL.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;">You can also add a pretty ornament of holiday pick for a fun and festive touch. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cb_n-XUTods/X92ZDkPszYI/AAAAAAAAg-8/u1cTYrF7B_Ieu2ushRBF2OnU71NPeYQegCLcBGAsYHQ/s2363/DSC_0066%2BPL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1772" data-original-width="2363" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cb_n-XUTods/X92ZDkPszYI/AAAAAAAAg-8/u1cTYrF7B_Ieu2ushRBF2OnU71NPeYQegCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0066%2BPL.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The possibilities for creating eye-catching and unique holiday gift wrap are endless. Just let your artistic side take over and you'll see the beautiful things that you can create.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thank you for stopping by today. I hope that you will take an idea or two from this post. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy wrapping friends.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Janet</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7s0BsbdGwGs/X92ZqOxG-uI/AAAAAAAAg_E/i7jB6aKwhqMBx96KbaVfdcWMsG1xtrInQCLcBGAsYHQ/s837/New%2BBlog%2BHeader.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="837" height="72" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7s0BsbdGwGs/X92ZqOxG-uI/AAAAAAAAg_E/i7jB6aKwhqMBx96KbaVfdcWMsG1xtrInQCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h72/New%2BBlog%2BHeader.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>Rosemary and Thymehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08782015726791859519noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660962056970994460.post-50326622596965398942020-12-14T21:32:00.003-05:002020-12-14T21:40:09.819-05:00Tartan Plaid Christmas Tablescape<p><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hello everyone! I hope you are all having a wonderful December so far. The Christmas season has always been a favorite one for our family. It's the season to gather with family and friends, bake cookies and prepare our favorite family recipes.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It's also my favorite time of the year to entertain, even though there will be fewer of us gathered at the table this year. And as much as it breaks my heart to be unable to have our entire family together this holiday season, it is important to celebrate Christmas and keep our family traditions going. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Today I'm sharing my first Christmas Tablescape of the season with you. True to my style, there's no shortage of mixed and matched patterns and colors here. </span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">I am really feeling classic Tartan Plaid table linens this year!!! It's bright, versatile and complements a wide variety of seasonal dinnerware. But I LOVE most about this pattern, is that it has the ability to add a touch of holiday flair to simple everyday plates if you do not own any seasonal dinnerware. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Tis the season to deck the halls, as well as our tables, so I'm bringing out the Tartan Plaid for this fun and festive Christmas Tablescape.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YXxZF9OCTxo/X9ghVRO8hVI/AAAAAAAAg9g/0LkNxAFelloihKYgWpoCQI2J5nQXZ4HAACLcBGAsYHQ/s5765/DSC_0426.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3849" data-original-width="5765" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YXxZF9OCTxo/X9ghVRO8hVI/AAAAAAAAg9g/0LkNxAFelloihKYgWpoCQI2J5nQXZ4HAACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0426.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r0XbrHUq2SE/X9gTV7h6rAI/AAAAAAAAg80/VZqeQ4mRpEsNMZ05Zq_upxJ4FuHUxxTqwCLcBGAsYHQ/s3303/DSC_0410.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3303" data-original-width="2209" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r0XbrHUq2SE/X9gTV7h6rAI/AAAAAAAAg80/VZqeQ4mRpEsNMZ05Zq_upxJ4FuHUxxTqwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0410.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uM75bXh98XA/X9gb4Sz8u8I/AAAAAAAAg88/Ivqe-pKRg942avm9JHXStrBnj6FYFAcjACLcBGAsYHQ/s6016/DSC_0494.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6016" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uM75bXh98XA/X9gb4Sz8u8I/AAAAAAAAg88/Ivqe-pKRg942avm9JHXStrBnj6FYFAcjACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0494.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wjE8jOg6FRo/X9gP6Mi3MxI/AAAAAAAAg8A/WjceW26ylSU5Bdfs8KgFOJ-wsnewCgYIgCLcBGAsYHQ/s3257/DSC_0441.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3257" data-original-width="2254" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wjE8jOg6FRo/X9gP6Mi3MxI/AAAAAAAAg8A/WjceW26ylSU5Bdfs8KgFOJ-wsnewCgYIgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0441.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I used a Tartan Plaid table runner for the foundation of the table. I then added a few fresh greens and gold candlesticks along the center. For a bit of sparkle, I added a string of battery operated lights. It is amazing how such a small accessory can bring the table to life!!!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bnCOSYJON48/X9gSMnc3lVI/AAAAAAAAg8s/1gGhOTZwlBsAh9VaDj1pImYZ0SekJQy8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s6016/DSC_0474.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6016" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bnCOSYJON48/X9gSMnc3lVI/AAAAAAAAg8s/1gGhOTZwlBsAh9VaDj1pImYZ0SekJQy8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0474.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">For the plate stack, I used a mix of plates. I began with a black and white paper placemat and matte gold charger - then added a black dinner plate, cream salad plate and finished with a black soup bowl. In the soup bowl, I placed a fresh pomegranate and clipping of greenery from our garden to give the place setting color and to add a festive touch. </span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L9g0wN7X3C8/X9gc3EbSJtI/AAAAAAAAg9E/8Vl-rMhTzLIdfL2wlZRj2IlDvIPDwKuBwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5576/DSC_0427.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="5576" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L9g0wN7X3C8/X9gc3EbSJtI/AAAAAAAAg9E/8Vl-rMhTzLIdfL2wlZRj2IlDvIPDwKuBwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0427.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GVDTAdkkYwA/X9gc3xhkOZI/AAAAAAAAg9I/cOYfZQUR8W41smwsMKk620u-Rjl29MIqwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5765/DSC_0426.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3849" data-original-width="5765" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GVDTAdkkYwA/X9gc3xhkOZI/AAAAAAAAg9I/cOYfZQUR8W41smwsMKk620u-Rjl29MIqwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0426.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J0Gd56tb37I/X9gP8IEfQcI/AAAAAAAAg8I/km5gr76H3CIWTrZTAxXepfQo-BFMK8TMgCLcBGAsYHQ/s3269/DSC_0454.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3269" data-original-width="2209" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J0Gd56tb37I/X9gP8IEfQcI/AAAAAAAAg8I/km5gr76H3CIWTrZTAxXepfQo-BFMK8TMgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0454.jpg" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Red and green always equals Christmas cheer for me but I must say, the red plaid looks great with the black. It is such a great contrast!!! Red Tartan Plaid is just one of those patterns that invites the color and feel of the season gracefully to our tables. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IF_bjdIT2HA/X9gP7CBGB4I/AAAAAAAAg8E/Aq6idK5Nj5wTutzrO6qK6BEQLdegQo-gwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2979/DSC_0452.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2979" data-original-width="2209" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IF_bjdIT2HA/X9gP7CBGB4I/AAAAAAAAg8E/Aq6idK5Nj5wTutzrO6qK6BEQLdegQo-gwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0452.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A gold reindeer and paper cup filled with gold chocolates bring a touch of the holiday festivities to the place setting.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vQ8xBU5tpZE/X9gRvKEG-qI/AAAAAAAAg8k/RUoSxF1VP6sbOeznMD0s0eZGD3yoBPxdQCLcBGAsYHQ/s5570/DSC_0470%2B%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5570" data-original-width="3982" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vQ8xBU5tpZE/X9gRvKEG-qI/AAAAAAAAg8k/RUoSxF1VP6sbOeznMD0s0eZGD3yoBPxdQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0470%2B%25282%2529.JPG" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In addition to plates, I used a combination of glassware and flatware to complete the place setting. I used a tall water glass, gold leaf wine glass and matte gold flatware.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sjcjWD3_bG8/X9gP90YSjrI/AAAAAAAAg8M/XA4ubRwpJA0C2cFROXgb_48DPrDsvVmjQCLcBGAsYHQ/s3217/DSC_0463.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3217" data-original-width="2209" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sjcjWD3_bG8/X9gP90YSjrI/AAAAAAAAg8M/XA4ubRwpJA0C2cFROXgb_48DPrDsvVmjQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0463.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xuWHxutP5_0/X9gP-SWxTGI/AAAAAAAAg8Q/wuJohMQ9Op8LgEJZh40Qz5nFGJ4Ga1tXgCLcBGAsYHQ/s3286/DSC_0536.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3286" data-original-width="2209" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xuWHxutP5_0/X9gP-SWxTGI/AAAAAAAAg8Q/wuJohMQ9Op8LgEJZh40Qz5nFGJ4Ga1tXgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0536.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1ss9Z8RihaU/X9geQ2hLz5I/AAAAAAAAg9Q/CfRej9Yjzg0dzevHVSPkm8SbEcjvNbodQCLcBGAsYHQ/s6016/DSC_0418.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6016" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1ss9Z8RihaU/X9geQ2hLz5I/AAAAAAAAg9Q/CfRej9Yjzg0dzevHVSPkm8SbEcjvNbodQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0418.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I'm so excited to be kicking off the Christmas season with you today! I hope this festive holiday table inspires you to create your own...</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thank you for stopping by friends!!!!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hugs,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Janet</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-align: start;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J_7ZLqpqpQk/X9ggAskTKoI/AAAAAAAAg9Y/VH-8HBkJL24_YDEqsoKLbWguz5XdtWKrwCLcBGAsYHQ/s837/New%2BBlog%2BHeader.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="837" height="72" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J_7ZLqpqpQk/X9ggAskTKoI/AAAAAAAAg9Y/VH-8HBkJL24_YDEqsoKLbWguz5XdtWKrwCLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h72/New%2BBlog%2BHeader.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><p></p>Rosemary and Thymehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08782015726791859519noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660962056970994460.post-8429209165501289822020-11-16T21:36:00.002-05:002020-11-16T22:12:05.362-05:00An Autumn Afternoon Tea<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hi friends! How are you all doing? Can you believe Thanksgiving is just ten days away! This year has been one for the books for sure but as difficult as it has been for so many of us, there are still plenty of things to be thankful for. I am sure many of you agree.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #030303; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As the colors change and the air cools here in Jersey, I like to celebrate the season with an Autumn Afternoon Tea. This year, I decided to set-up my early fall tea table outdoors - under a blanket of warm yellow in my favorite corner of the yard. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #2d2d2d; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I find autumn to be the perfect time to treat yourself, family and friends to a relaxing Autumn Afternoon Tea. We are all so busy during this time of the year, that taking a few minutes to recharge may be a good idea. Besides, autumn and tea go hand in hand. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #030303; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dqk2_dAx1J8/X7MsnODgiVI/AAAAAAAAg5g/eTk7mH5EmIYuyguodYHO_lV-f9dQB-IQACLcBGAsYHQ/s6016/DSC_1168.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6016" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dqk2_dAx1J8/X7MsnODgiVI/AAAAAAAAg5g/eTk7mH5EmIYuyguodYHO_lV-f9dQB-IQACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1168.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #2d2d2d; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Can you picture yourself here under this delightful setting surrounded by the gorgeous fiery reds, browns and yellow tones that the season brings? </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #2d2d2d; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #2d2d2d; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It doesn't take much to create a gathering that your friends will to enjoy and remember fondly. Buy your favorite tea time sweet treats and bring out your pretty china.</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: Muli; font-size: 20px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y0HeBKkp0nE/X7MsnEjkIII/AAAAAAAAg5c/dPz0qM7SoqUueYfsACJmRMtw8Dj8REGqwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5930/DSC_1159.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5930" data-original-width="3983" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y0HeBKkp0nE/X7MsnEjkIII/AAAAAAAAg5c/dPz0qM7SoqUueYfsACJmRMtw8Dj8REGqwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1159.JPG" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #030303; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #030303; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zCFCvspzNNw/X7MsnrNhmDI/AAAAAAAAg5k/1C-gxAuBNIkXz0J4KkvliodZghca-n2swCLcBGAsYHQ/s6016/DSC_1164.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6016" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zCFCvspzNNw/X7MsnrNhmDI/AAAAAAAAg5k/1C-gxAuBNIkXz0J4KkvliodZghca-n2swCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1164.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This collection is my treasured Mikasa china with pattern name - Park Rose Burgundy. It's a pattern that I've had for over twenty years and one that I use every autumn. I will also use it for years to come. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I believe you can still find a few pieces of this pattern through Replacements if you are interested.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m65ZTXVf-5M/X7MsthXKpkI/AAAAAAAAg5s/rGxUj6lT4aggrQ-FMlIqa64NYCUMptNkwCLcBGAsYHQ/s6016/DSC_1165.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6016" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m65ZTXVf-5M/X7MsthXKpkI/AAAAAAAAg5s/rGxUj6lT4aggrQ-FMlIqa64NYCUMptNkwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1165.JPG" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u43VmA5ulU8/X7Msv3TGUuI/AAAAAAAAg58/1fuL1XmVK8AYVGhPkYuJunB3RBjCgUxNwCLcBGAsYHQ/s5839/DSC_1180.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5839" data-original-width="3836" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u43VmA5ulU8/X7Msv3TGUuI/AAAAAAAAg58/1fuL1XmVK8AYVGhPkYuJunB3RBjCgUxNwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1180.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WNqsZuMPgxo/X7Msuw61KzI/AAAAAAAAg50/1ZBB_8PskFMvhJngAgjKnGk6vgMDVDwOQCLcBGAsYHQ/s6016/DSC_1173.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6016" data-original-width="3918" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WNqsZuMPgxo/X7Msuw61KzI/AAAAAAAAg50/1ZBB_8PskFMvhJngAgjKnGk6vgMDVDwOQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1173.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wcrUmN9kFmE/X7MsvtPnjBI/AAAAAAAAg54/GF8ucCcWiHgMBBONfWx6wCT1oDDC9bb_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s5054/DSC_1174.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3923" data-original-width="5054" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wcrUmN9kFmE/X7MsvtPnjBI/AAAAAAAAg54/GF8ucCcWiHgMBBONfWx6wCT1oDDC9bb_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_1174.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I hope this post brings you a bit of happiness and inspires to create your own beauty where ever you are.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sending hugs and beauty your way.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Janet</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p>Rosemary and Thymehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08782015726791859519noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660962056970994460.post-29150994167991352002020-11-09T21:29:00.001-05:002020-11-09T21:49:31.463-05:00Woodsy Fall Tablescape<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #242424;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hello friends. How are you all?</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #242424;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sorry for the radio silence friends. It been an eventful and stressful year for all of us and I just needed a creative break.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: verdana;">This Thanksgiving however; home, family and friends have a different meaning. At least to me!!! It's been such a draining and challenging year. I can definitely appreciate the simple joys and daily blessings! </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #242424; font-family: verdana;">I am also truly glad that you are here today. As the end of November approaches, our thoughts turn to the upcoming holiday and our hearts fill with joy and gratitude. As we move forward to celebrate with our loved ones, I want to say thank you for your blogging friendship, for keeping each other inspired and for spreading beauty in our world. You are all amazing!!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; text-align: start;">That said, we all have our favorite Holidays, and for me, it's always been Thanksgiving. It's not as hectic as Christmas and for that reason, I feel it's more enjoyable. We get to linger longer around the table, treat ourselves to bountiful foods and have relaxed conversations with family and friends. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; text-align: start;"> </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For this special, celebratory season, I wanted to share my version of a Woodsy Fall Tablescape. The inspiration for this pretty table came from the rusty brown and green colors of my "Limelight Hydrangeas" that are showcased in my centerpiece. I am so lucky to have these precious blooms growing in our garden. They are a delight during summer but when autumn comes around, they are autumnal perfection! </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-976BmXbTOnM/X6ndcvHr3iI/AAAAAAAAg30/BArS5HklHfQVsR8N2Zd-aX_9ty9AW0afQCLcBGAsYHQ/s3427/DSC_0456.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1995" data-original-width="3427" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-976BmXbTOnM/X6ndcvHr3iI/AAAAAAAAg30/BArS5HklHfQVsR8N2Zd-aX_9ty9AW0afQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0456.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GYqH0Bk00UQ/X6nz58R1blI/AAAAAAAAg4o/-ac6z-dD7tAHs_BWJ15poPDygI09OFqgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s3136/DSC_0438.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3136" data-original-width="2212" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GYqH0Bk00UQ/X6nz58R1blI/AAAAAAAAg4o/-ac6z-dD7tAHs_BWJ15poPDygI09OFqgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0438.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8STRG0YIoYo/X6n0_7yA8pI/AAAAAAAAg4w/otEkPe3xFVYwOxeJWQCi8apkQw3R7b4bwCLcBGAsYHQ/s3323/DSC_0470.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3323" data-original-width="2209" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8STRG0YIoYo/X6n0_7yA8pI/AAAAAAAAg4w/otEkPe3xFVYwOxeJWQCi8apkQw3R7b4bwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0470.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I believe I echo your sentiments for keeping things simple. So I did not use a fabric runner on this table. I simply used a gold plate charger and dinner plate to display my centerpiece. I then filled a trophy urn with dried hydrangeas, spread a few fresh pumpkins along the center of the table, added a few candles and that was it. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GiqPo-rKh6o/X6nxAciRo2I/AAAAAAAAg4E/-YE_DXvA1L8hLlvaxJsmLV-yFiA8UOWwQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2662/DSC_0521.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2209" data-original-width="2662" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GiqPo-rKh6o/X6nxAciRo2I/AAAAAAAAg4E/-YE_DXvA1L8hLlvaxJsmLV-yFiA8UOWwQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0521.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For the place setting, I started with a faux leaf charger, then place a gold edge plate on top to add a bit of glam; then top it with a Spode Delamere dinner plate. To finish the place setting, I mixed a forest green and brown napkin on top of the dinner plate. The two colors of the napkins echo the tones of the hydrangeas beautifully. Green and goblets add elegance while gold flatware bring a bit of sparkle to the table.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EiY4Jey_2Js/X6nde0YnymI/AAAAAAAAg34/Q3Qu9Ideh9oysb-oYHlIJvxdfarAe_UxACLcBGAsYHQ/s3228/DSC_0459.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3228" data-original-width="2235" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EiY4Jey_2Js/X6nde0YnymI/AAAAAAAAg34/Q3Qu9Ideh9oysb-oYHlIJvxdfarAe_UxACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0459.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-10C1wa1Re9I/X6nxL8e0AKI/AAAAAAAAg4I/G6m37U5hxysmoTgGYXN-qqc283GL0YopwCLcBGAsYHQ/s3030/DSC_0514.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3030" data-original-width="2209" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-10C1wa1Re9I/X6nxL8e0AKI/AAAAAAAAg4I/G6m37U5hxysmoTgGYXN-qqc283GL0YopwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0514.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jgZIcRvbirc/X6nx0j-yFjI/AAAAAAAAg4Q/Pqy9rGUU_mAuTgGucZ18PAbo6wNrMlNwwCLcBGAsYHQ/s3217/DSC_0531.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3217" data-original-width="2209" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jgZIcRvbirc/X6nx0j-yFjI/AAAAAAAAg4Q/Pqy9rGUU_mAuTgGucZ18PAbo6wNrMlNwwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0531.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Mv5RnzNllSc/X6nydBPhW6I/AAAAAAAAg4g/-b6c7_lwUlIZLaU3Ruu8pL_iykcW9qFggCLcBGAsYHQ/s6016/DSC_0529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6016" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Mv5RnzNllSc/X6nydBPhW6I/AAAAAAAAg4g/-b6c7_lwUlIZLaU3Ruu8pL_iykcW9qFggCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0529.JPG" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UGm5oa2oAEM/X6n2WaFaQqI/AAAAAAAAg44/bn9imk62KjshTaBrSSwEjN2pfsa_CiwGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s3181/DSC_0527.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3181" data-original-width="2043" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UGm5oa2oAEM/X6n2WaFaQqI/AAAAAAAAg44/bn9imk62KjshTaBrSSwEjN2pfsa_CiwGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/DSC_0527.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Although this table setting would be appropriate throughout the autumn season, adding a “thankful” or "turkey" accent is a simple way to transition the table for the Thanksgiving holiday. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I hope I've inspired you with ideas to set your Thanksgiving table. Needless to say, we’re all trying to make the best of our situations this year. Hopefully, you’ll be spending Thanksgiving with your loved ones… Let's all pray that things get back to normal next year!</span></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Wishing you a happy and blessed autumn season.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Janet</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rOhPKiNrTIg/X6n5SkzpuOI/AAAAAAAAg5A/tN6JA8_6fjQUOO7TzI5yAjKAM2b4PWtZACLcBGAsYHQ/s837/New%2BBlog%2BHeader.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="837" height="72" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rOhPKiNrTIg/X6n5SkzpuOI/AAAAAAAAg5A/tN6JA8_6fjQUOO7TzI5yAjKAM2b4PWtZACLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h72/New%2BBlog%2BHeader.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>Rosemary and Thymehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08782015726791859519noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660962056970994460.post-25212235438687291552020-08-06T22:20:00.008-04:002020-08-06T22:26:41.404-04:00Lemon Themed Tablescape<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A few months ago, I hosted an intimate lunch for my sister and cousins. My favorite corner of the yard was the perfect backdrop. Our large cherry weeping willow tree offered just the right amount of shade. I knew that I wanted to setup a table that was effortless yet colorful and inviting, and came up with the lemon theme.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This charming lemon themed table is probably one of my favorite tablescapes to date because it's elegant yet feels casual and perfect for any summertime gathering. The rustic wood table is the one element that gives this table that easy vibe. Best part of it all, is that I feel that anyone can re-create this look in a matter of minutes.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QtJ-l5nBHXA/XyyuqSWn_YI/AAAAAAAAgxQ/A89IBPkpa0QgHAVAo4G04xJtY5kDEMEwACLcBGAsYHQ/s6016/DSC_0375.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6016" height="533" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QtJ-l5nBHXA/XyyuqSWn_YI/AAAAAAAAgxQ/A89IBPkpa0QgHAVAo4G04xJtY5kDEMEwACLcBGAsYHQ/w800-h533/DSC_0375.JPG" width="800" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AtIKk52RBjw/XyyseW8ymBI/AAAAAAAAgw8/FvITgeuyRWkc5PtoBItRGLWGq1mlxrlbQCLcBGAsYHQ/s3271/DSC_0413.jpg" style="display: inline; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3271" data-original-width="2198" height="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AtIKk52RBjw/XyyseW8ymBI/AAAAAAAAgw8/FvITgeuyRWkc5PtoBItRGLWGq1mlxrlbQCLcBGAsYHQ/w538-h800/DSC_0413.jpg" width="538" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Because the lemons were going to be the main character, I kept the place setting simple. Yellow placemats echo the theme of the table, white plates with a blue trim from AERIN Lauder. For an additional pop of color, I placed monogrammed and buffalo check napkins on top of the salad plates. Definitely my favorite detail because it adds a touch of elegance to the table without feeling like it's too much.</span></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yGTE6bE_rFE/XyysbUPeaOI/AAAAAAAAgws/vdyc6XPQnbAp7PbhBo382Q-25NrU-YxvACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Yellow%2B%2526Blue%2BLemon%2BTablescape.jpg" style="display: inline; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1311" height="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yGTE6bE_rFE/XyysbUPeaOI/AAAAAAAAgws/vdyc6XPQnbAp7PbhBo382Q-25NrU-YxvACLcBGAsYHQ/w513-h800/Yellow%2B%2526Blue%2BLemon%2BTablescape.jpg" width="513" /></a></div><div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></blockquote></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H3ya4uzbAeE/XyysdBxG-vI/AAAAAAAAgw0/roLuaYcXNa8L7Fip_9yTISSV_e0ZITSSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s3222/DSC_0469.jpg" style="display: inline; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3222" data-original-width="2001" height="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H3ya4uzbAeE/XyysdBxG-vI/AAAAAAAAgw0/roLuaYcXNa8L7Fip_9yTISSV_e0ZITSSQCLcBGAsYHQ/w496-h800/DSC_0469.jpg" width="496" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I used the lemons in a centerpiece. So incredibly easy to do!!! All I did was to place a generous amount of lemons in a large footed fruit bowl and added a few green leafs. I also filled small metal buckets with lemons and placed them at each table setting. 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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #13123a; text-align: center;">These days, when so many of us are spending more time at home, it is important to make our homes feel homey and beautiful. An easy way to achieve this is with a bold piece of art.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I like to keep my decor easy and sophisticated but with a touch of drama. My philosophy is to decorate our home with the things that we love and to surround ourselves with decor accessories that are eye-catching and stylish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We use our dining room everyday, and because of that, I wanted to make it as appealing and chic as it could possibly be. When I start to build the design dialogue of a room, I always start with one stand-out piece. In our dining room, this stunning art piece did the trick. I really think the modern feel of this piece is the perfect complement to the traditional elements in my decor.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The vibrant blue on our wall is the perfect backdrop. It allows all the beautiful details on the painting to standout - a visual treat of layers, colors and delicate petals that bring drama to our dining room! Truly Magnificent!!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It is large-scale and an impressive piece of artwork that has completely added artistry and ultramodern vibe. I am totally captivated by its beauty and amazed to learn how much this art piece accurately reflects my personality.</span><br />
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<br />Rosemary and Thymehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08782015726791859519noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2660962056970994460.post-15781188776153299142020-06-08T15:19:00.002-04:002020-12-07T16:03:04.283-05:00Orange Crème Brulée<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span face="Verdana, sans-serif">Hello everyone. Today I am excited to be sharing one of my all time favorite desserts - </span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">Crème</span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif"> B</span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">rûlée</span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">. </span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">A mouthwatering rich custard infused with fresh orange zest and topped with a crispy layer of caramelized sugar and fruits. How yummy does that sound? </span></div>
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<span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white;">Few desserts can beat out the luscious creaminess of a Crème B</span></span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">rûlée</span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">! T</span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #0a0a0a; line-height: inherit; text-align: center;">his dessert is so good and scrumptious, your guests won’t believe you made it at home!</span></div>
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<span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white;">For this recipe, </span></span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">I followed the basic recipe from <a href="https://thestayathomechef.com/creme-brulee/">The Stay at Home Chef</a></span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">. I find it to be one of the easiest </span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white;">Crème B</span></span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">rûlée </span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">recipes that you can follow - and there is a video tutorial that is an added bonus. I did give it my own twist by adding fresh orange juice and orange zest for a bit of freshness. So I hope you enjoy the added citrus flavor! I sure did... "See recipe below."</span></div>
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<b><span face="Verdana, sans-serif">Ingredients</span></b><br />
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif">Preheat oven to 300 degree Fahrenheit. Place six 6-ounce ramekins into the bottom of a 9x13 pan or roasting pan.</span></span></div>
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<span face="Verdana, sans-serif">In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat together egg yolks and sugar until smooth and velvety, about 3 to 5 minutes.</span></div>
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<span face="Verdana, sans-serif">Pour in heavy cream, vanilla extract, and orange juice. If using vanilla bean pod, split open lengthwise and scrape seeds directly into egg mixture. Beat on low until combined, 1 to 2 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif">Strain custard through a fine mesh strainer to remove any egg chunks. Add <span style="font-size: 14.4px;">orange zest.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif">Carefully transfer pan to the oven. Bake in the preheated 300 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes until set.</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif">Carefully remove from oven and transfer pan to a wire rack. Let the custards cool slowly in the pan with the water until completely cooled. Remove ramekins from water, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve, at least 4 hours.</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif">Just before serving, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar over each one. Use a kitchen torch to melt sugar until caramelized, or place ramekins 2-3 inches under the broiler setting of your oven and broil 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully, until sugar is caramelized with a deep brown color.</span></span></div>
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<span face="Verdana, sans-serif">You really don’t need a kitchen torch for crème brûlée. You can caramelize the sugar in your oven under the broiler setting, however the downside to this is that broiling can also heat up the custard and make it soupy. If you don’t want to invest in another kitchen tool, just keep a watchful eye and don’t let them stay too long under the broiler.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Are you looking for a fresh and delicious spring and summer cocktail? Then this sweet and tangy, fresh grapefruit juice and r</span><span style="background-color: white;">osé sangria is for you. It's easy to make, refreshing and crowd pleasing!!!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When the warm weather arrives, our backyard becomes our favorite spot for entertaining and dining - Especially on the weekends. It's where you'll normally find me with a cocktail in my hand and a magazine! These days, it is a blessing to have a place where one can relax and unwind freely. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Definitely, no better spot to enjoy a glass of my delicious grapefruit and rosé sangria. Flavored with basil infused simple syrup, Cointreau, Licor 43 and Malibu Coconut rum. This cocktail is one that I know will become a summer go-to.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I just love when things magically come together to create the perfect symphony of flavors. I warn you, this drink is addictive and packs a punch. So get ready for this amazing and mouthwatering combination. It's pure sunshine is a glass.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This Grapefruit Rosé Sangria has everything you want in a summer cocktail - it's refreshing, delicious, not too sweet and packs a punch for the taste buds!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I think we all can agree that Mother's day 2020 will be different for many of us. Some of us will be celebrating by social distancing from the people that we love. Especially our moms!! </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I for one, had planned to celebrate this Mother's day by having Mom fly in from Florida so she could be with the rest of our family here in Jersey. Unfortunately, that will have to wait for another time.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">During this quarantine, we've all had more time to focus on family and those that we love, even if we can’t be with them. I may not be able to physically celebrate with my mother this year, but I am certainly showing her my appreciation and love by hosting an intimate garden lunch in her honor - And share virtually with my sweet Mom. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This holiday, it’s all about keeping it simple and using things that I already have to set a table in Mom's honor.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #444444;">I set out</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #8d8d8d;"> t</span><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="background-color: white;">o create something simple and intimate that we can all recreate in our own backyards. </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For this table, I used <a href="https://ardeahome.com/blogs/inspiration/a-quarantined-backyard-brunch-for-mothers-day" rel="nofollow">Ardea Homes</a> Azure wipe clean <a href="https://ardeahome.com/collections/placemats/products/azure-placemat" rel="nofollow">placemats</a>... and I love (LOVE!) the results! Take a look:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For this intimate garden lunch, I went for a more casual feel with a touch of rustic. I started by placing a plain white table runner on the center of the table and added an eye-catching floral arrangement filled with freshly picked lilacs from our garden. The purple shade pairs beautifully with the blue placemats. Vintage accessories such as salt and pepper shakers and bowl add a bit of shimmer, while faux figs add a pop of color and texture.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Can you picture yourself in this delightful garden with your sweet Mom this Sunday? I sure can!!! And when things get back to normal, this will be exactly where Mom and I will be catching up, enjoying a delicious meal and having a glass of Sangria.</span></div>
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Lemon Curd Recipe</span></h2>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This sweet and zesty lemon curd is foolproof and amazing in everything from roll cakes to whipped cream.</span></span></div>
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<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.5em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cup</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">granulated sugar</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded" style="box-sizing: border-box; opacity: 0.7;">200g</span></span></li>
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<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.5em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">6</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">egg yolks</span></span></li>
<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.5em !important; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1/2</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cup</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">lemon juice</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded" style="box-sizing: border-box; opacity: 0.7;">minus one tablespoon, 100mL</span></span></li>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Separate the yolks from the whites. You can freeze the egg whites for later or make a Swiss meringue buttercream with them!</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Zest the lemons. If you have a food processor handy I like to pulse the lemon zest and sugar together to really extract all the oils from them but this step is not a must.</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Juice the lemons until you have about half a cup of lemon juice. Don't forget to strain out the seeds.</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Strain egg yolks into a pot and beat lightly with a wire whisk. Whisk in the sugar and give it a good mix until lighter in color. Stir in lemon juice gradually.</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Heat on low, while stirring constantly with a wire whisk until mixture thickens, just starts to bubble and coats back of wooden spoon.</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Remove pot from heat, then add the cold, cubed butter and mix until melted.</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This is optional but I like to strain the final mixture to remove any bits of zest, etc. The final curd will be SILKY SMOOTH and amazing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Things are feeling a different these days. Entertaining is definitely taking a back seat and Easter is surely to be a more intimate affair this year. It's all about simplicity and being grateful for our blessings.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">And if you are anything like me, a pretty tablescape is one of the things that always brings you joy and it's fun to look at. It just takes the mind to a happy place for a few minutes. </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">So if you are looking for a simple yet beautiful Easter table, then I’ll share a few tips for putting all together! Sit back and enjoy...</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Look for flexibility in your dishes and don't be afraid to mix it up when planning your design. Here, white plates are mixed with vintage floral plates to create a table that is both beautiful and bursting with spring inspiration!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">While the overall color palette is soft tones, bring in color with your florals. Spring flowers such as tulips, h<span style="color: #222222;">yacinths</span><span style="color: #222222;">, lilacs, c</span><span style="color: #363636; letter-spacing: -0.48px;">rocus, and daffodils are a great choice. Just place a bunch in a pretty pitcher to accentuate the cheerful shades of your table. Luckily, the lilacs in my garden provide plenty of spring charm and visual eye candy.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Hi friends - I've missed you all. Things are rapidly changing for us all. Many of us are working from home these days, stopped gathering with family and weekend outings are basically trips to the supermarket to restock. It's the least that we can do to help stop the spreading of this horrific virus that is changing the world as we know it. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">That being said, I am so glad that I got to spend time with family and friends two weeks ago when we all came together for the celebration of my Goddaughter Daniella's birthday. We had a blast and the memories made are ones that will live in my heart forever. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">My sincerest thank you to everyone that helped me put this beautiful event together. Especially my cousin, Jennifer of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havingfuncrafts/">Having Fun Craft</a>s, for making all the gorgeous place cards and backdrops. They were a beautiful addition to the overall decor. A big thank you and hug to my niece Ericka for flying in from Florida to help me put it all together and to the amazing </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/danielle.lehr.5">Danielle Lehr Schagrin</a> who delighted us with the enchanting sounds of her beautiful vintage harp... My nephew Jose for the entertaining and fun makeup masterclass. And finally, to my wonderful husband, Angel and his friend Wilson, for playing bartenders for the day. You were both phenomenal and were the talk of the party! I couldn't have asked for a better team...</span></div>
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started with a baby pink and gold charger, gold rim white dinner plate and
topped with the most feminine floral accent plate. To complete the place setting, I used gold
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whimsical, cozy vibe. Your local thrift store is a great source — you can find
vintage plates and teacups galore without breaking the bank. Backdrops are extremely popular these days. Consider a balloon arch or backdrop with paper flowers for your party. They are easy to make and look incredible. My cousin Jennifer made the gorgeous backdrops shown here and they really took the decor to the next level.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">With Valentine's just a few days away, I wanted to share this amazing chocolate cake recipe that will take your Valentine's Day dessert to next level. Because if you are anything like me, you prefer to stay in on Valentine's day and whip up the ultimate romantic dinner at home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">These individual chocolate cakes are not only delicious and mouth-watering but also stunning. The actual cake recipe is from my favorite Food Network chef, Barefoot Contessa. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">I then cut the cakes in half and filled them with a chocolate and raspberry cream cheese filling. To make these little cakes the most decadent desserts possible, I topped them with a rich and silky chocolate ganache and decorated them with fresh fruit. What an explosion of flavors!!!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21;">It's almost time to bid farewell to 2019... Are you entertaining at home going out or welcoming the new year in your pj's?? As much as we enjoy a good restaurant, New Year's Eve is one holiday we prefer to spend at home. One thing is always certain, our table will be dressed in it's finest to welcome the new year. Once again, our New Year's Eve table will have lots of gold, glam and glitz. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is a blessing and gift to have those we love gathered around our table to share a delicious meal. And I can’t think of a better way to ring in the New Year than by giving this gift to family and friends. May you have the same blessing!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start;">Cheers to a healthy and happy New Year sweet friends.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Thank you for stopping by to visit me today friends. I hope you are having a wonderful holiday season. Can you believe Christmas is just 10 days away? I must confess, the thought of it makes me a bit nervous. I still have some last minute shopping to do but I have to learn to take it one day at a time. After all, Christmas should be a time to enjoy good food, family and friends, and binge watching movies in our favorite comfy pj's.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Today, I want to share a favorite family holiday recipe - Coquito or Puerto Rican Eggnog. T</span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">his thick and creamy boozy Coquito recipe (Eggnog) is a traditional Puerto Rican drink that no Puerto Rican home would be without during the holiday season. This insanely good Coquito recipe is easy to make and it's loaded with coconut cream, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and white rum for an extra thick and tasty coconut eggnog!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">2 Cans of Evaporated Milk</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">1 Can Cream of Coconut</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">2 Egg yolks</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">½ cup white rum (optional)</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">1tsp. vanilla extract</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">Garnish with Cinnamon sticks and sprinkle of cinnamon (optional)</span></span><br />
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<b>Step 1.</b> In bowl of blender, add evaporated milk, cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, rum (if using), vanilla extract and egg yolks. Blend on high until mixture is well combined, 1-2 minutes.</div>
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<b>Step 2.</b> Pour coconut mixture into glass bottles; cover. Transfer to refrigerator. Chill until cold.</div>
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<b>Step 3</b>. To serve, stir or shake bottle well to combine. Pour coquito into small serving glasses. Garnish with ground cinnamon and cinnamon sticks, if desired.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As I have found out through the years, many Puerto Ricans have different opinions on Coquito and what is an authentic recipe. Some families use eggs, some leave them out. Some like it thinner, some like it thicker. And some like it with rum. Like with any recipe, you can make it your own. But </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I just love the way our family always made it - sweet, thick, creamy and with rum! </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; text-align: start;">You can pour it into large mason jars and add a gorgeous red bow on it to make an amazing gift for your friends or neighbors!</span></div>
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