Quote...

"Trust your instincts. That's were true wisdom manifests itself."

Oprah Winfree

Ready for a change...

It's finally feeling a bit like fall, I'm ready for a change. My blog is ever changing...and I'm constantly changing my feelings about it as well...wishy-washy? Perhaps.

I began this blog about 2+ years ago...and I've changed and grown.

I hope to make this blog better, stay tuned!

...pinterest...

Do you have Pinterest on your favorites?

It's fun, isn't it?

Here's a new image that popped up today:

...just made me smile..
Too funny!

Favorite things...

Clocks and crystal...

...perfect.

I'm joining Cindy over at My Romantic Home for her Show and Tell Friday.

Drop by for amazing sights.

Rustic Sunflowers...

Welcome to my table, a table of bright sunflowers...with a touch of rustic feeling.

I'm joining Susan over at Between Naps on the Porch for her Tablescape Thursday.

Enjoy!

I hope you are having a great autumn season!

How neat is this?!

What a creative way to use a pumpkin!

I love the seeds to help hold in the bird food,

and

the sticks that give the birds another place to rest!

Gotta love Martha Stewart!

Loving linens...napkins

I love linens.

They add such versatility to a table, don't you think?

You can take the same dishes and with different linens have a completely different look.

Plus, it's easier to change the linens than purchase another set of dishes, right?

First, let's talk about napkins.

Different purposes calls for different sized napkins:

cocktail napkins are the smallest - 6" x 6"

luncheon napkins - 18"x 18"

dinner napkins are the largest- 22" x 22"

{these sizes may vary}

The following site had basic information:

http://www.napkinfoldingguide.com/napkins/

{Below is part of her information.}

Napkin Etiquette

Whether the napkin is cloth or paper, when in polite company, a napkin is to be used with a measure of etiquette, so as not to offend other diners

Rule 1: When you’re given a napkin, use it. Don’t let it sit beside your plate.

Rule 2: Wait for the host to pick up and unfold his napkin before you do the same with yours.

Rule 3: If the napkin is larger than your lap, fold it such that it just covers your lap.

Rule 4: In polite society, movements at the dinner table tend to be small, so don’t make any ostentatious displays like wildly shaking the napkin to open it. Just unfold it.

Rule 5: Don’t wait for the food to be served before you open your napkin. Should your napkin still be sitting on the table when the food arrives, the server may have to create space to set your plate.

Rule 6: Should you have to leave the table during the meal, leave the napkin, loosely folded, on your seat or on the table to the left of your plate. Also put the loosely folded napkin to the left of your plate when you’re done eating, never on the plate.

There are such beautiful napkins displayed in blogland...take a look at yours. I'll bet you have gorgeous ones too.

I have a combination of solids and pattern. I tend to use a lot of solids, however, I'm expanding my collection to add more variety. Here's a sample...

{monogrammed linens are a favorite}

How do you store your napkins so that you can view them when planning a table?

Let me know, I'm always looking for creative ways to organize my treasures!

 

Here are a few sites in napkin folding:

http://www.napkinfoldingguide.com/

http://kitchen.robbiehaf.com/NapkinFolds.html

http://www.delish.com/recipes/napkin-folding/

http://www.butlersguild.com/index.php?subject=44

 

Napkin rings?

...next post, I promise!