We don’t often think of “shabby Chic” style as being very harvest-y or using the typical Thanksgiving fall colors of deep greens, reds, oranges and yellows. I mean you wouldn’t even think of using a soft, pale green tablecloth, sweet pink roses or trailing ivy right?
I mean that doesn’t sound very harvest-y!
Or would you??

If you are looking for a Thanksgiving table scape with a very soft, pretty, romantic feel, yet still captures the look of Thanksgiving. Take a peek at my shabby chic style Thanksgiving dinner table.

I began by layering a soft green square brocade table cloth at an angle, on top of a rectangular green tablecloth. I love the layering effect on tables is adds so much character and texture. Then I set my table using my soft green dishes, flatware, goblets and gold napkins.

For the centerpiece I used a fun ceramic vase which has a lovely harvest fall scene painted on it and then filled it with wonderful flowers from my back yard (Yes, I do live in sunny California). I chose pinks, oranges, reds, and yellows. So yummy!
I added greenery like trailing ivy and lemon tree leaves for a full rich feel. Around the base of the centerpiece I added more ivy and lemon leaves. Then added hydrangea blossoms, and several tiny pumpkins. Anchored on each side of the vase were pewter goblets filled with spice potpourri and candles tied with a soft orange ribbon.

Most of the items I used in this Thanksgiving table scape were found from around my home or yard. I totally love that! Just going around your home finding things that you already have and putting them all together in a new and lovely way!
So, try something different this Thanksgiving… add a few roses…find a couple of your treasures from around the house and create your own unique and Shabby Style table setting.

Let me know if you think that maybe pink roses and ivy do say Thanksgiving. Well at least a “SHABBY” Thanksgiving!!

I know Halloween is almost here, but trust me there’s still time to pull of an adorable yet spooky table scape for your Halloween dinner. Many of the items I used, you may already have in your home or from past Halloween parties. Start by thinking roses and skulls!! “What did you say…are you crazy??” Don’t knock it till you see it. It’s pretty festive and I call it “Shabby Shriek“. Take a look below for creative ideas. Turn an ordinary black plastic cauldron into a breathtaking shabby centerpiece using lovely fall flowers (even add violet roses!), or try setting your table using spooky black coffins and skulls, or for the garden lover plant a little pansy in a tiny tin jello mold painted black. Now, these may not be your typical decorations, but they are sure to delight your family or guests and they will add the perfect balance for the woman who wants to decorate for Halloween, but keep that Shabby Chic (Ooops!! I mean Shriek) flair!!

So…. what do your think?

Well, I hope that you saw something that got your creative ideas flowing!! If so, then head off to the Party Shop. Target, or the florist and start creating!! You’d better hurry tho, no time to waste!!
Be sure to have fun and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

What a thrill it was for me today to see “Curby’s Closet” and our little quilted baby shoes featured on “Mammalicious Finds“!!! “Mammalicious Finds” is a wonderful site where they feature and review new finds for Moms and for their children. They review and show new things every day. “Mammalicious Finds” is the creative talent of Amy and Shara. They have a terrific variety… everything from “Diapering” to “Room Decor.” They also have TONS of “GIVEAWAYS”!!! It is really a fun place to spend some time and look around. Add them to your favs and check back often cuz there’s always something NEW!!

So, click on the link and go to “Mammalicious Finds” and take a look. Amy took the sweetest pics of the “Curby’s Closet” baby shoes. If you like them head on over to my etsy store and buy a pair.
I promise they make the cutest gift for a baby girl!!

www.mammaliciousfinds.blogspot.com/

I am so excited to have my “Silver Bella” press kits finished and mailed off to Sadie of “Lollishops” fame!! I am told that Silver Bella is an amazing once a year huge craft show. It’s the ticket EVERYBODY wants or wishes to have right now. I believe that the guest speaker this year is Mary Engelbreit. Pretty cool huh? I would love to meet her. Anyway, I was one of 50 vendors to be able to make 10 press kits for Sadie to give out at Silver Bella to promote “Lollishops” and the 50 vendors!!
I thought that this was a wonderful opportunity and was so happy to be a part of it. I included my original design, vintage style quilted baby shoes for each kit and then added “Curby’s Closet” magnets, some vintage lace and a photo card showing samples of “Curby’s Closet” vintage baby clothes. They were fun to make and I thought that you might like to take a peek!!!
I wish I knew which 10 people will be getting mine. Hmmm maybe I will!! Would you want one?

Remember: “LOLLISHOPS” will be opening in Nov. so mark your calendars and check back here at “Curby’s Closet” for the Grand Opening date!! It will be a fantastic shopping experience and your gonna love it!!

We tried to pick the best 2 recycling entries, but it was so hard because so many of them were really innovative and creative. You gals have wonderful suggestions for reusing and recycling fabric, clothing, even “warm and natural” batting. It was so hard that we just ended up putting them all in a dish and drawing them out. I had my husband do it so it would be totally fair. Take a look at the pictures below and see the process unfold.
OK now, big drum roll please!!

All the entries are inside the bowl…

Winner #1 is about to be chosen. Who will it be?

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Julia Wood