My Grandma loves dishes and everything else that goes into making a table setting beautiful. When I was growing up she would give me the assignment of setting a pretty table for Sunday or a family party. I loved opening the cupboards with her and getting out all kinds of beautiful plates, goblets or cups, table cloths, utensils, place mats, cloth napkins, napkin rings, serving dishes, etc. She usually had what she wanted in mind and would instruct me how to put everything into place. I used to open the cupboards and peer in even on days I wasn't setting the table, just so I could get a peak at her pretty things.
I still love a pretty table, but with four young children most the time I am lucky just to get us fed. It makes me happy that my oldest is starting to show and interest in setting the table for special occasions.
Luckily for all of us my Grandma Harris still sets a pretty table and she has consented to send me pictures. This means that every now and again I will be able to post "Table Inspiration" pictures. The first one is a patriotic one. In Utah we still have the 24th of July coming up, so no need to put your red white and blue away.
This is a great idea. I love the beautiful table setting and the close up of the flowers. It is inspiring me. I would like to use my own things more often to set a beautiful table. I think it really adds to a meal.
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