Countertop Review
This time last year I was packing up our house to prepare for our down-to-the-studs renovation in our kitchen, family room, and master bath as well as the addition of a screened porch. The family room wasn't originally part of the plan, but that's a post for another time. The kitchen was where I really had to plan and scheme, and, yes even fret, to stay in our footprint and budget and to get the function and look I wanted. I love a challenge like this, though, so despite some occasional frustration with my client (aka me! ), I enjoyed the process. A key "want" of mine was honed marble countertops. There are dozens--maybe hundreds--of blog posts, articles, and showroom sites that compare various types of countertop materials and their pros and cons. I read most of them and took notes from a lot of them in the months leading up to our start date. One of the most helpful things was visiting a sweet friend's kitchen, where I was able to ask questions about cleaning, a
How neat is that ~ we have the same Mr. and Mrs. Pilgrims!! But, obviously, my memory failed since I thought the commercial was Hallmark (glad you replayed it!); but the memory of the tears daughter and I shared when she gave them to me as she explained the reason for the gift, I'll never forget! I'd vote for using them regardless of which beautiful table you set!
ReplyDeleteFor some reason we're always formal on Thanksgiving. Not that formal means severely matched, just that tones of gold and white and silver predominate. So I like your first photo quite a lot:).
ReplyDeleteformal. absolutely. My china is Haviland as well... a simple onyx and platinum rim. I love playing dress up whether it's myself or my table!
ReplyDeleteBtw... yesterday was Robert Louis Stevenson's Birthday. He would have been 160 had he lived. I broke out the Child's Garden of Verses... I am still amazed how I forgot to include him on my Favorite 15!
Both settings are lovely but there is just something so cozy and welcoming about the second. We tend to be more formal for the Christmas season. Either way, your table will be beautiful!
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Around here Thankgiving is a casual holiday, but I know it is a big deal in the US. You could always do casual with lots of panache!
ReplyDeleteI grew up with pretty formal holiday dinners. HOWEVER, this year I am hosting my husband's family of twenty. They are more casual and I am at such a loss!
ReplyDeleteI love the casual setting! I might even try to copy it for NEXT Thanksgiving (this year we're out of the country). I'm especially in love with the monogrammed napkins. They totally complete the look!
ReplyDeleteBoth are extremely pretty, but I think I prefer the formal, as that is what I'm used to...Lovely silver and china! I love the week before Thanksgiving. Planning is all part of the fun. Your table will look gorgeous!
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Oh, I forgot to say that video was just adorable!
ReplyDeleteeither place setting looks beautiful! but i do like the informal and the salt and pepper shakers are a must! precious! loved the comercial!
ReplyDeletei think both settings are wonderful but love
ReplyDeletethe classic beauty of your first photo.
add the charming salt and pepper shakers
for fun.
I tend towards the formal, but the informal is cute too!
ReplyDeleteWe don't have a Publix, so I really enjoyed seeing the video for the first time. Very cute. I always go formal with the table, even when we are dressed pretty casual. And I love the nut dishes.
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