Goomba38 wrote:
> elaine wrote:
>> I've been looking for over a year for a tablecloth that might match
>> the colours in my kitchen. Today I found placemats.
>>
>> I could set the table except no-one is coming for supper so it seems
>> silly to pretend with silverware, wine glasses;
>>
>> I would love any suggestions to make this look cheerier.
>>
>> http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=5xgluz4
>>
>>
> I would lose the dowdy turnstyle thing in the middle and get a/some
> small vase(s) and fresh flowers. The placemats aren't terribly
> colorful, yet would be an excellent backdrop for earthy or colorful
> dishes and napkins. Very easy to dress up or down because of how
> neutral they are.

I had a lazy susan in the middle of my table once. While it was very handy
(especially when Thomas Jefferson came up with the idea since he had a much
larger table LOL) it took up way too much space.

Jill