There are indeed challenges in decorating when most of your seasonal items remain packed in storage in another state. However, I unearthed this piece of plaid wool and decided to use it as a tablecloth. It was purchased years ago to make a skirt. Luckily, by thinking outside the box, I was able to move on to plan B.The 50 cent silver tray holding my Autumn scented candle is from the thrift store. It was dust gray when I brought it home, but I followed the web information on tarnish removal, then used some additional silver polish with a bit of elbow grease to make it shiny new. It's so much fun using found treasures.
Until then, keep stitchin' . . .
9 comments:
Love the way the leaves look on this. Also think the last two quilt tops are a lot of fun.
That's great info...I have a silver tea service that my mom gave me...whenever she comes over she reminds me that it really needs to be polished...I'll give this a try before she's here for Thanksgiving. Thanks!
Hi San, your autumn display and helpful himts and good ideas are wonderful! Love the idea of using the wool as a tablecovering. The tray is really a lovely treasure. Keep stitching! Hugs, Finn
Wonderful design; I have a blast at garage sales looking for those type of treasures. Thanks for sharing.
What is it about plaid tablecloths that just make my heart jump!?!?!Great idea...I've been looking for a new covering...
Looks very festive at your house!
I use silver & silver plated trays under my house plants. That way I can just pick the tray up and take it to the sink to bathe the dust off the leaves. Plus it just looks nice. Love re-purposing the plaid wool that way. And those placemats are 'to die for'.
That is very "Autumn" Did you make the big leaves? That's a great idea for placemats.
Hi San
Your plaid table setting is very festive. It is hard to believe that today is Fall with the awesome NC weather we had!
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