Set the Table - Strawberry Hill

Set the Table - Strawberry Hill

In Ontario, locally grown strawberries are pretty much over by the end of June.  If it is not too hot they will sometimes last until early July.  

Strawberry season is very short.

They look yummy.  There was too much rain and not enough sun.  Although they look good they are not very sweet.

I'll be forced to eat them with ice cream.

I have set the table in the breakfast nook.

The title of this blog, "Strawberry Hill", is really a reference to the dishes of the same name.  They are produced by Wedgewood.

The two-tiered tray is filled with dishes, a pair of roosters, napkins, and a tea caddy.

The Red Roosters on the table contain strawberry jam all ready to spread onto toast.

The dinner plate and bread and butter plate are Strawberry Hill.

See how we folded our napkins.
THREE FAVOURITE SUMMER NAPKINS

Find some locally grown strawberries while you can.  They will soon be gone until next year.

Elements Used on this table...

White damask tablecloth, it is one I've had for a long time.

Placemats, Pier 1

Dinner plates and bread and butter plates, Strawberry Hill, by Wedgewood.

Square plates, Spice Route Paprika, Pier 1

Napkins, Lenox

Stainless Steel Cutlery, Bombay

Red Roosters, Pier 1

Spoons for jam, Home Sense

Toast Rack, Jingles in Cannington, Ont.

Two-tiered black tray, Pier 1

White plates in the two-tiered tray, Richmond, by Johnson Bros., and Coastline.

Frame with 32 cent stamp, thrift store.

Napkins in the tray, Home Sense.

The handcrafted bowl containing strawberries, thrift store.

Strawberries, locally grown from Sobeys.

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Barbara

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The Last of the Lilacs

the last of the lilacs

After most of the lilacs have finished blooming, we have a late blooming variety that dazzles us every year from mid to late June.

They border the property along the roadside.

They keep the bees very busy.

They practically overwhelm us with their perfume.

They work wonderfully well as cut flowers.

Here, they are in small vases down the centre of a dining table with a few yellow buttercups mixed in.

I picked them near the end of their bloom cycle and by the next day, most of the flowers had dropped.

Goodbye, you beautiful lilacs, until next year.





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Three Favourite Summer Napkins

Three Favourite Summer Napkin Folds

I have acquired more than a few napkin rings over the years.  It is so easy to pull one on over the napkin and then fluff. 

In Summer, when we are eating meals outside, I often like to fold napkins so that they hold the flatware.

I am presenting three of the easiest pocket fold napkins.

You don't even need to use an iron, although, you can if you like to have sharply creased folds.

You have probably used at least one of these napkins before.  This is just a refresher course.

The first one is the Envelope Fold

I use the Envelope Fold for smaller napkins.  I think it looks better with small napkins than with large napkins.

Start with the napkin right side down.  Fold both sides into the middle.  

Next, fold the bottom up to meet the side folds.  

Fold the bottom up again to about where the two sides cross over each other.

Fold the top down.

I just finger press it.

You can leave the envelope closed and perhaps place a treat or note inside.

I often open the envelope and place the silverware inside.

The Triple Pocket is easier than it looks.

Fold the napkin in half, right sides together.  Fold in half again to form a square.

Fold down the top three corners.  The 1st corner is folded down to meet and line up with the bottom corner.  The 2nd corner is folded and tucked in behind the 1st.  The 3rd corner is folded down and tucked behind the 2nd.

When the folds are adjusted evenly, turn the napkin face down.

Fold the left side in about 2 inches.

Fold the right side over the left side.

Turn it over and it is finished.

The Basic Silverware Pouch

Fold the napkin in half with right sides together.
Fold the top side of the napkin half way down.
Turn the napkin over.
Fold each side in 1/4 of the width of the napkin.
Fold each side again so that they meet close to the middle
Fold one side over on the other side.
The Silverware Pouch is complete.

The Envelope Fold and the Silverware Pouch are the easiest and take the least amount of time to make.  The Triple Fold Pocket is a bit fussier.

If you haven't tried napkin folds before, enjoy trying these three this summer.





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Set the Table - July 1st to July 4th

Set the Table - July 1st to July 4th

The July 1st and July 4th holidays are fast approaching.

We are expecting our friends from the United States to visit over the holiday.

Our table is set as a nod to both the Canadian and American July holidays.

Some of the place settings are Red, White, and Blue.

While other place settings are Red and White.

See how we folded our napkins here: THREE FAVOURITE SUMMER NAPKINS

There are three common elements in each place setting - Red Napkins, Red Poppy plates, and Red tumblers.

The centrepiece sports flags from both countries.  There are no flags or patriotic references anywhere else on the table.

The centrepieces were made using large, empty coffee cans.  See how we did it  HERE

Unfortunately, when we were shooting this table it was threatening to rain.  It would have been nice to see the sunshine.

 Happy Canada Day and Happy Independence Day 

A List of Elements

Round White Tablecloth, AmazonRound White Tablecloth

Red and Blue Placemats, Bed, Bath and Beyond

White Plates, Antique Scroll, Pier 1 Imports
Blue and White Gingham plates by Royal Stafford, Home Sense
Red Poppy Salad Plates by Royal Stafford, Home Sense
Red Napkins by Stitch & Shuttle, Sears

4" x 6" American Flags, Amazon Flags
4" x 6" Canadian Flags, Dollarama
Drink Bottle Caddy, Pier 1 Imports
Cutlery, Bombay Co.

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Fair Meadow Place Bookshelf - Black and White (and a bit in between)

Fair Meadow Place Bookshelf

Black and White

(and a bit in between)

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Black & White (and a bit in between)

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A Black and White colour scheme is just about the most elegant and classic colour combinations in interior decorating.

This is a lovely coffee table book for those who like decorating and it still fits on a bookshelf.

Every page is filled with photographs of home interiors.

Decorating in Black and White is not as easy as it looks.  There are almost as many shades of black to choose from as there are shades of white.

Because the two are so highly contrasted a room's flaws are often accentuated.

Decisions have to be made.  How much black should you use?  A lot of black provides a sense of drama.

More white than black is still elegant, but less dramatic.  Use it sparingly or lavishly?

How does one layer these two contrasting neutrals?  Can you add some colour and still have a black and white scheme?

Black and White in architecture is great for contrast.

Black and White can be very masculine, but, add a few curves and it becomes  feminine.

I find this is a great reference book and I pick it up often just to be inspired.

This book talks about adding colour to black and white, collecting art, tools for getting black and white right, being inspired by nature, and even entertaining in black and white.


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Black & White (and a bit in between)




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