dining with style :)

I recently acquired a fantastic traditional solid oak table from our local consignment shop!  It is AMAZING!  It seats 6+.   It is a lot more traditional than I normally go for asthetically, but I fell in love! :)

Then my mission became having a stylish table!  I picked a tablecloth that had some pizzazz, created some tableclothes, and added some fantastic accessories. 

I still need to make napkins, but so far, this is what I have put together!

and this is a close up :)

the placemats I made!!  I bought solid turquoise placemats from World Market, they have some fantastic home decor!  Then I hit Jo Ann's to pick up some supplies!!  I purchased ribbon in two different colors and sizes.  I also bought felt in orange, pink, and green.  Andi helped me make a pattern for flowers (which is based off the tablecloth).  We cut the flowers out of felt- and seriously, if you're working with felt use SHARP scissors...seriously it works WONDERS!!

Andi showed me the LIGHT.  If you're working with ribbon use a magic product called Frayed Out!  Oh yeah, no frayed edges :)

Everything on the placemat was handsewn.  I'm not sure if that's the best use of time but eh, you live and learn :)

I have more blogs ready, but I left my camera in Indy.  As soon as I get it back, be prepared for a blog-a-palooza!!!

for now that is all... Happy Crafting!!