Mo, thank you for your many compliments & comments! I can totally relate to the time it takes to look at all the links for TT. I used to find it time consuming to just look at them but now I feel I have to comment on them, it is overwhelming! I'm not sure if I am cut out for blogland when I still have to go to work 30 hours/week. I agree that those glass vase/candleholders are so versatile. I am so glad I got the set of three and then found two more on a clearance table as one in the trio was broken. There are so many things you can do with them especially as the inserts have flat bottoms and you can use them separately. I am happy that my tablescape brought back fond memories for you. It sounds like it was a wonderful place to live! Luvs, you are so sweet and one of the reasons, I would never leave this forum! It is such a caring "family" here and like you said, we've had a lot of fun sharing our passion for tablescapes as well as some personal aspects of our lives. I just KNOW we would be friends in "real life"! Thanks for your compliments on my 'scape, I agree the faux grass "made" it and I got that idea from a tablescape book my son gave me for my birthday. Jay, I was undecided as to whether to post my blog entry here as I thought it might seem like I was just trying to "show it off" twice but you have made me feel like I did the right thing. Living near Daytona Beach must have been terrific! (never been there but have seen pics!) Sameboat, thank you! I know I lurked here for a year before "coming out" and it was great but it is even more fun to join in. We love to hear from new people so feel free to comment or post pics anytime! Karen, thanks for saving a pic for the album. You just work on that when you are feeling better. We all understand and like Luvs, said you aren't getting "top dollar" to do that work though we SO appreciate it! I haven't seen Jim in blogland either so wonder what he is up to. Yes, it is sad that Judith has left us. We were having such fun doing that "online course" she was teaching us. Whenever I look at that Nell Hill's book, I think of her. Donna, thanks! I'm always glad when a tablescape of mine can inspire or give ideas to others. Hope your sister's bday is a good one! Thank you, OA! Those placemats were a gift from my DD for Mother's Day but I know she got them at Walmart. At first, I was thinking an Asian setting with them but I like how they went with the beach theme too. The reason I didn't go with the fan-folded napkins was that they wouldn't lay right on the placemat but I kind of liked the idea and may use it again sometime. Wish you all could come over sit at the table while DH prepares us some seafood! DD

Very pretty with all the red, white and blue. I'm a lover of books of all kinds, and am paricularly fond of the "favorites" our children have in their book collections. Like you, I don't like having any kind of centerpiece that interferes with conversation or the ability to see the people across from me. Our centerpieces almost always get moved once dinner begins. Having special family memories and picture that capture the essence of those times is a wonderful way to celebrate any holiday. Sorry you couldn't be with your family at the beach house, but it looks like you made a special meal for your family at home. I'm not ready to give up on summer yet....not quite yet! Thanks for sharing....

I don't want to keep his new owner waiting too long for him to come. So I'll have DH pull out a name tomorrow night. Since it may be only Betty and Gardener, I'll put your names each on about 10 pieces of paper and mix 'em up real well so he'll have something to move around and draw from. Wish I had a pair so you each could have one! Betty, I remember your beach table. It was so neat. And you must know my DH well, LOL. He's always saying "whatever you want", or "whatever makes you happy, Dear". It pays to be such a good golf widow, LOL. I NEVER complain about him on the course 6 days a week! That makes him a happy man! I'll check on here for the last time tomorrow evening, around 8 my time (Phoenix). Then have him draw a name, and post it tomorrow night. hugs, Karen

I can't bring that site up.