I wanted to give the kids a pretty but playful table. I started with a roll of kraft paper and two little jars filled with crayons. The white dishes are my go to dishes for entertaining. You can buy them in sets of 12 from Pottery Barn. They make the food look so good! I added a smaller plate in a tan color, napkins filled with my Grandmother's flatware. I tied them with vintage seam binding and a leaf leftover from my wreath. I hand stamped tags with the word "blessings". It was an easy choice looking over my stamps since the kids are such blessings to us. I wrapped an old jar in linen ribbon I got from sweet Kristen's shop and added a few fresh flowers to mimic my color scheme. I used my old sheet music trick & outlined it with a sharpie. Lastly, I sprinkled some of the acorns I collected to keep the table informal.
I hit another snag with the shutter project. The black didn't adhere well, even to the primed side. Before I throw them to the curb (just kidding!) I'm going to try to spray them which I wanted to avoid but it seems like my last option. We are expecting a day near 60 this week so I'm hoping my last ditch effort will work.
Thank you to those of you who voted for me on Picket Fences I've moved up quite nicely! There are some really cute blogs there to check out too!
Well, have a wonderful Sunday my friends. Thank you so much for all your kind comments, support and your visits it really does mean a lot to me!
xo Susan
love the kids table---really looks nice
Posted by: Patti Wilemski | November 21, 2010 at 10:27 AM
Adorable my sweet friend.....love everything..lucky kids. xoxo
Posted by: koralee | November 21, 2010 at 11:58 AM
Hi Sweet Friend!
You can set a table like no other! This is gorgeous my friend...love all the detail and what lucky kids...the kids table when I was growing up looked NOTHING like that!!
Love your determination with the shutters...can't wait to see the completed project.
xoxo
Karyn
Posted by: Karyn Bernard (French Charming) | November 21, 2010 at 12:27 PM
What a great kids' table! They're going to feel so special! In case we don't touch base, have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by: Stephanie | November 21, 2010 at 12:52 PM
Your kid's table is so beautiful. I love all your natural elements and the sheet music and pretty ribbon.
Posted by: Lynda | November 21, 2010 at 02:14 PM
Precious table!
Tammy :-)
JUNK WILD
Posted by: Tammy | November 21, 2010 at 09:37 PM
Your tablescapes are always so awesome Susan. All the little touches you thought of for your kids are so unique and I can imagine just how special it makes them feel. Happy Thanksgiving week to you dear! xo ~Lili
Posted by: Lili | November 21, 2010 at 09:52 PM
So beautiful! You are amazing!
Posted by: Megan | November 21, 2010 at 10:07 PM
The children sitting at that table are certainly going to feel very special. It is so warm and inviting. I love the natural feel you given the kids table.
Posted by: Kathleen | November 21, 2010 at 10:40 PM
Love it!
Posted by: barbara | November 22, 2010 at 10:11 AM
What a sweet thoughtful table :) It looks better than my "adult" table! Its always nice to think of the lil guys too....
XOX
Posted by: Lolo | November 22, 2010 at 02:08 PM
It's just perfect, it's where i would want to sit!!!
xo,
LuLu
Posted by: LuLu | November 22, 2010 at 09:02 PM
susan! it is so beautiful - i just love your tables, they are set with so much love!!!
xoxoxo
Posted by: Tracy | November 22, 2010 at 11:33 PM
so lovely....I love the colors, so soft and warm. :)
Posted by: shelbi | November 23, 2010 at 02:39 AM