Thinking About Thanksgiving...Tablescape Inspiration

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwr2w4QAcPGPz1UUqCN5XNojg3BsRcvM0C4k3GIj7X_JaEgKWAzqMkKc4mIVZmj2GMLGQFGt02Sxr9uC8aO93rC6LWIl0RV_blwhmHOgeR3aIFW7N-Z50jgFn9mLsVk4pslRilY6y3NCtU/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICTThanksgivin%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Thanksgiving Tablescape Inspiration" border="0" height="609" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge5s8XV5ZiDGyJx9CkNyqzF_3acaXo83XsLRJsW6LOodVx659a1FSKk3P4qQxz3RLOLhAWmBcVcrtq-DZPZVTcr0widwKRS3HAsnLwdNfuoYDRull_0GKJ_zO-MjFL9mehT3AONwWDLF2b/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Thanksgiving Tablescape Inspiration" width="609" /></a>Are you like me and already thinking ahead about Thanksgiving? It’s my favorite holiday, with everyone gathered around the table, counting our blessings. We are a small family so I like to have the table set in a way that makes it even more special. I was looking through previous Thanksgiving tablescapes and I thought I’d share them with you, too!<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKphEvz5ol2qJmURPv6vbCfxsVjZRX-uPJs1ovx-dFMuu0pB0eDwqG_1rFa2HyrP6EQCrHjes_E1tkW01URzkUYp_WWqxUPwiZSZCO9TKEkYO_5F4bKOEtqpSDvxVDhFCJeVFGjeIsZmkm/s1600-h/TABLESCAPE%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Thanksgiving Tablescape...Cream with Natural Elements" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP10MgHXqUQ3FK1IMtiDMqR79B-bDYYHa9UstFVvxYtiz7AJJ6XRKAbd6-2Sc8KdM3eO7JfZwVQPEK62A1rmbRFnUGx15DcHWlxOCFWMPFigxthrZvSJ-xtH2R0CTARE4dwdo_ncX749kf/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Thanksgiving Tablescape...Cream with Natural Elements" width="644" /></a> <br />This one is simple and rustic<i>, </i>with<i> </i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2010/11/my-thanksgiving-table-in-creams-and.html" target="_blank"><i>cream with natural elements</i></a><i> </i>accenting the table. That’s my grandmother’s dough bowl in the center and my mom’s <i>Silver Flutes</i> flatware from Towle…a mix of rustic and refined. <br /><br /><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJBwG-6DJLcapQjNRygpAFA00X8ja2yUnPNsYtnJs1v-mYHS0NbV362SuVXBwG49uv8_degULjBP7Mjl1SsO-u8InqcpQfvRJTtoF5MN5-2JH0m957_EcR27t4DQ9k0FrZjNJSAiwk7FOS/s1600-h/TABLESCAPE%2525202%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Thanksgiving Tablescape...Cream with Natural Elements" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXgdThw8N9Y8aaXny8I05UsoLSlJSHsfu63K__GfKnvb2olGAObjU4u9SK04szyyvoX8LimyIvsjcs2xUR_EWM-KkQdtTdDZvXv_Sb7a9z-9QOqKbxnXiCJkzXZdeK6FG3bfn42zzyfXCG/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Thanksgiving Tablescape...Cream with Natural Elements" width="644" /></a></i>I also like to mix high end with thrift store finds, using my Irish lead crystal goblets with wine glasses from Goodwill. I layered a burlap runner (tutorial <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2010/11/ruffled-burlap-table-runner-tutorial.html" target="_blank">here</a></i>) over a drop cloth tablecloth for lots of texture, as well as adding my Pottery Barn inspired <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2010/10/easy-pottery-barn-inspired-fall-candle.html" target="_blank"><i>Indian corn candles</i></a><i> </i>on either side<i>.</i> You will find the same plates almost every year…my go-to favorites…<i>Felice</i> from Chris Madden, a <b>$10</b> thrift store bargain.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj60EkXugHa4DznAl86Q_RcsttqL5K-jMJgwh3dRN-gbbT0Nl4rV9U4fCoHAwRuc7XUU6EdGdW1fVAFcdyz98o6Xf6en869gZ_BuMnDPbeocQQF13KZGQKLQog5Vr5eEYtpyNWIP9aFOcXo/s1600-h/005%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Thanksgiving Tablescape...Bittersweet, Pumpkins and Mercury Glass" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnR7p1-XtADc05mjDuL1TkwXdE8IFDUXutlzx8wNCdS3xrDu0xLaxSiM_txM2JuQkqKv1SncobUTZ8A1WZD4Xldfe75j38J3XLZCT6AwgtytxdyEgR_o43PA0TWWweuI8UEF5XQyeh9kuu/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Thanksgiving Tablescape...Bittersweet, Pumpkins and Mercury Glass" width="644" /></a> The following year, I used the same basics but added <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2011/11/pumpkins-bittersweet-and-mercury.html" target="_blank"><i>pumpkins, bittersweet and mercury glass</i></a><i> </i>to the tablescape. The acorn-patterned napkins (from the Williams Sonoma outlet) reflect the colors in the little dumpling squash at each place. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhun5HDfki6BAGGQj-XJ5T9WdYZKZ1ptBKGymDbEyHx77yMT14CLzOueU93Gh-yvi3gFHLMd4GGJ9WaZLygcxt0e114T7MsjrF9Se_ldxjn0QGSjcoBWTtRdmvEwwXH1CC1G3UO26T32h6S/s1600-h/036%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Thanksgiving Tablescape...Bittersweet, Pumpkins and Mercury Glass" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfOq1AJyh1ac45xQ_LLLDX59QvjCooUCQuZjJSsFfs5j3PYykYohK5V7DRZwjXNS3_RiXt77voGPxpURsXyCjlZZkn0rMkQeiHZ-tqqkjHQosTq_Ukd_QA6fJUOr1bV6Unb3Ryf1RAFtJ/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Thanksgiving Tablescape...Bittersweet, Pumpkins and Mercury Glass" width="644" /></a>The centerpiece is piled high with white pumpkins (created inexpensively by spray-painting Walmart faux pumpkins a soft cream color) with one raised on an overturned cup and saucer. Lots of natural gourds mixed with votive candles were added to the burlap runner.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQQoesk2F2rwBHV-dao0SnDL4oBBqsnTWi0BNC1vXxFxgWWYPSB6cc4EhEdKnK_zBSP1-9okM9uJDfXM8xdlMs4xAgkTpUDjsDBp7aEK2W4VQqOlFzB-v-kplsVvqiL4i2KtrrMHAR_OMa/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OFA%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Rustic%252520Thanksgiving%252520Tablescape%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Rustic Thanksgiving Tablescape" border="0" height="609" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihutYKGqZB2g-p42EmGx_C26mH40kSoOpSJHW32G4FKmxUUUV3ByMpFM8xwD0gPOzYdaEKJZyfVlWRaVyAafX0i7O0QkSCwhstfzfa9CjQMQwvhWXrd62Kw89g0A2Y5zszrxNsskaayFeY/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Rustic Thanksgiving Tablescape" width="608" /></a> This is one of my favorites, mixing traditional orange <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/11/my-rustic-thanksgiving.html" target="_blank"><i>pumpkins and pewter</i></a><i>.</i> I kept the burlap runner and added twig place mats for even more texture. That’s my wedding flatware and goblets…<i>Octette</i> from Gorham.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Xn9A1Zj1ql7TRdTyb4P-9h0x0Cp3tpkFleV-Z2Dozj3bf3zQ41M6bMWxjZ4L8549jqQX5-WTXMxlaL7UxxK74JjxrH7Qgtx8s8CUWC1IrC7N84m5lM1Wwsbtrymvn2Wv-rmu09L6hAwO/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OFA%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Rustic%252520Thanksgiving%252520Tablescape5%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Rustic Thanksgiving Tablescape" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIqupCNFkELkznI6DzLd-BUbmmI5_WiWuO5rM0gYvC-y7maK7AuKPX8GdTdIbsLY68ARAYmADjIZI2Ge-hUdly3uzJ63hc4gqmCChK7orXZLsRvjwAeA3fwUh_g0FHP0258aBNo_VQEE51/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Rustic Thanksgiving Tablescape" width="644" /></a> For a rustic touch, I raised the center pumpkin on an overturned flower pot and oversized saucer, both painted cream as well. I added a pair of deer sheds and vintage brass candlesticks as a nod to a candle holder that I found on Pottery Barn’s website. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrJXD_6psYIDoWodozLyFIWN0muJpYHgqGwvbOoDmKP0yi5p6mnOTa0QzNl5hMDWkyavR-PQOyx-H_bmHpQ6hEEsJhlOPduDawXd4ccKpPTMcv8ouXSdGeYJULgb370Jrt9sXcy4F_j8IU/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Pottery%252520Barn%252520Inspired%252520Tablescape%25252011%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Pottery Barn Inspired Tablescape" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihG2VHgWcg_-rjZYGk4SrtXnJEJqyx-fxsNp5bMoh0ac7ycnEaW0173YcBbK0oxzjJ8oM87IDPvsKMRBCC5PV-g83LdGxjPFWJSjNpz0UWeHbMDvFoQCIMmue62-QMVPq0RUj0NwC3RpV7/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Pottery Barn Inspired Tablescape" width="644" /></a> And finally, here’s last year’s tablescape, starring <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/11/pottery-barn-inspired-tablescapevintage.html" target="_blank"><i>mercury glass pumpkins and vintage wood</i></a><i>, </i>another copy-cat version of a tablescape that I admired on Pottery Barn’s site. This time, I used the burlap runner and left the rest of the table bare.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqR4v_dENZ1pJsT6sd5_omd73aRoKONkSyayQ6qH-tV8P4_Pj_Yj5gFSfSi8fG11qUbtSZmHYW77wEm9ZkYWcB-E9QsW_UyWX563Y57rMZtis3eO6wX15hG-pqx0zl07JsqX1x3jI6yo88/s1600-h/CONFESSIONS%252520OF%252520A%252520PLATE%252520ADDICT%252520Pottery%252520Barn%252520Inspired%252520Tablescape%2525206%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Pottery Barn Inspired Tablescape" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3bkkv5owPeRO20a3BNbZNi2CIj8GeeHvwj2E2zh4LPTsvV16CFPYxGYgfSjtPQRpdBUWT784IigP34gyldfYPmuE-1Osaqxxc2m1p1mPg-AgZ9FEnsx-Ji23w1PUwZF4cbBOdTMdHbMEx/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Pottery Barn Inspired Tablescape" width="644" /></a>At the center of it all is my Pottery Barn inspired monogrammed <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/11/pottery-barn-inspired-monogrammed.html" target="_blank">vintage wood serving board</a></i>, made from an old cutting board for a mere <b>$5.00</b> compared to their <b>$60</b>! You will find a detailed tutorial <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/11/pottery-barn-inspired-monogrammed.html" target="_blank">here.</a> </i><br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Farmhouse Christmas Tablescape" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZqv84Ay_w8_Q5PoAnGE85Rq2_FuHVciua6bg0lmEv0D3FNxc4Hwv4aIA9LcoXWQXz33xCYKFhM9sa-RX9Z-dirFKwh-XTww7hzgWlOG9GtfUHA2cIHmzOKT8pJFYqDP0Mzpvzer4b3cHQ/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Farmhouse Christmas Tablescape" width="644" />I have a few ideas cooking in my brain for this year, using the galvanized tool box and chunky grapevine wreath chargers that I used last year in my <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/12/a-farmhouse-christmas-in-dining-room.html" target="_blank">farmhouse Christmas tablescape</a></i>…so stay tuned for more!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCXWPmJNgkSGBk5YlskZAFZo2ARTquaow-hi_ovgIcbfg36R1NqCSHlBx_KRxHDdhIIJur27KMhKwByui_jBGGa4CuCbNqCnsZShyTUao2zQy6ArFpWtjkvPK0mv0NiYIJsDHAiCjQvhbw/s1600/BK.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCXWPmJNgkSGBk5YlskZAFZo2ARTquaow-hi_ovgIcbfg36R1NqCSHlBx_KRxHDdhIIJur27KMhKwByui_jBGGa4CuCbNqCnsZShyTUao2zQy6ArFpWtjkvPK0mv0NiYIJsDHAiCjQvhbw/s1600/BK.jpg" width="486" /></a></div> Baby Kitty, however, says just cut all the chit-chat about tablescapes and get straight to the turkey!<i> </i><br /><i><br /></i> <i>How about you? Are you thinking about Thanksgiving, too?</i></div><br /><i>Thanks for stopping by! Please </i><i>visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants.</i><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i> </i></i></i></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i><a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/">Under the Table and Dreaming</a> <i>for the</i> <i>Sunday Showcase Party , </i><i><i><a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/">Thrifty Decor Chick</a></i> for <i>Before and After Monday </i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i>,</i><i><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/"><b> </b>Between Naps on the Porch</a><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/12/beautiful-kitchen-renovation-welcome-to.html"> </a></i>for <i>Tablescape Thursday ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/"> The Stories of A2Z</a></i> for <i>Tutorials and Tips Tuesday ,</i><a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/"><i> Coastal Charm</i></a><i> </i>for<i> the Show and Share Party ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/"> A Stroll thru Life</a> for <span style="font-size: small;">Inspire Me</span> Tuesday<i><i> ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/"> My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> for Inspire Me Monday, </i></i></i></i></i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i><i><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/"><i>Savvy Southern Style</i></a> for <i>Wow Us Wednesdays </i><i>, </i></i></i></i></i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i><i> <i><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/"> French Country Cottage</a> </i>for<i> Feathered Nest Friday , </i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Common Ground</a></i> for Be Inspired on Fridays ,<a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/"><i> The Charm of Home</i></a> for <i>Home Sweet Home Friday ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://www.craftberrybush.com/"> Craftberry Bush</a> for the Inspiration Gallery on Friday </i></i></i></i></i></span></div><div align="center"><i><i><i><i>See you next time! 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Thinking About Thanksgiving...Tablescape Inspiration

Are you like me and already thinking ahead about Thanksgiving? It’s my favorite holiday, with everyone gathered around the table, counting our blessings. We are a small family so I like to have the table set in a way that makes it even more special. I was looking through previous Thanksgiving tables…

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Please Join Me for The Scoop #142

<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDbv4Xy9LA1OsmDOL6SSh-8TyklEQF5kpkvJs2fw-pzSodepPcM840WMSu11CvElOv5EI9t5u-rMZ0_u4v2svOY3au6EJ8y95I-vkDq02K9AcxAGgX3-6Jl9hxuHEhAGJjsp0aHsjCEk/s1600/The+Scoop+%23142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDbv4Xy9LA1OsmDOL6SSh-8TyklEQF5kpkvJs2fw-pzSodepPcM840WMSu11CvElOv5EI9t5u-rMZ0_u4v2svOY3au6EJ8y95I-vkDq02K9AcxAGgX3-6Jl9hxuHEhAGJjsp0aHsjCEk/s1600/The+Scoop+%23142.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Hi everyone!</i> It's time for another edition of<i> The Scoop! </i>Summer has become a sneaky ol' season and come right back here in Georgia, depriving us of those wonderful late October temperatures! <i>Sooo</i>... I am hoping that you have lots of fall projects to share to help bring back that autumn feeling!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxgLrDYDnsYNhF-fPZ6f5w1MtAm1qHJKkOtZFiV_h30xpZGHC7WRf3PMFcparSXnv6cKLx7LMkSlWkDK7ZO8UAe0-fD7emP08_3ObaG5MkjIFZYsXgbafJ01urnAs7nU3hEAgU9FvuCbY/s1600/cONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Baskets...Country+French+Style.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxgLrDYDnsYNhF-fPZ6f5w1MtAm1qHJKkOtZFiV_h30xpZGHC7WRf3PMFcparSXnv6cKLx7LMkSlWkDK7ZO8UAe0-fD7emP08_3ObaG5MkjIFZYsXgbafJ01urnAs7nU3hEAgU9FvuCbY/s1600/cONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Baskets...Country+French+Style.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As for me, I am excited because our <i>Country French Design</i> group is having our monthly share...and this time the subject is one of my favorites...<b>baskets!</b> And don't think they have to come from the flea markets of Paris to have that French look! I am sharing my tips for turning thrift store and bargain baskets into <i>oh-so-frenchy</i> accent pieces! You can read all about it<a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/10/basketscountry-french-style.html" target="_blank"><i> here.</i></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And now...let's get on with the party!</div><br /><b>Welcome back to The Scoop!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">The weekly party featuring the scoop on the best from around the web!</div><div align="center"><div class="separator">  </div><div class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCt3itv4QbrAvPxfrR_ynJBd4qdvk6Wn0uqFwauqjCyAowNTfA-4HUobAeY5ogidmCrdlrio0h4NdlHR7f5N21CBJRUGVBdmvJz4CFicf0VAE96BTMjXBVQJRvWUKaNSxjCxTtCGr96Mk/s1600/New+banner+June+2014.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" class="" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCt3itv4QbrAvPxfrR_ynJBd4qdvk6Wn0uqFwauqjCyAowNTfA-4HUobAeY5ogidmCrdlrio0h4NdlHR7f5N21CBJRUGVBdmvJz4CFicf0VAE96BTMjXBVQJRvWUKaNSxjCxTtCGr96Mk/s1600/New+banner+June+2014.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div align="center">We are  <br /><div align="center">Anita from <a href="http://www.cedarhillfarmhouse.com/">Cedar Hill Farmhouse</a></div><div align="center">Debbie from <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/">Confessions of a Plate Addict</a></div>Yvonne from <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/">StoneGable</a><br />and Suzy from <a href="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/">Worthing Court</a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br />Your hostess this week is <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/" target="_blank">Yvonne @ StoneGable</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Picture-for-the-scoop-Copy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Picture for the scoop - Copy" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-19334" height="300" src="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Picture-for-the-scoop-Copy-250x300.png" width="250" /></a></div><br />Hello, everyone! Thanks for joining THE SCOOP today! Are you ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas? I know it's not even Halloween yet but these happy holidays will be here sooner than you think. Now is the time to do a little prep and organizing!<br /><br />This year I've partnered with the fabulous on line site <a href="https://www.jossandmain.com/?refid=curjm37" target="_blank">JOSS & MAIN</a> as a<a href="https://www.jossandmain.com/?refid=curjm37" target="_blank"> HOLIDAY HOSTESS</a> to get you ready for this festive season!!! I'll be sharing all things StoneGable for this great holiday sale! There are many items picked right out of my home!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Thanksgiving-Living-Room-stonegableblog.com_3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Thanksgiving Living Room-stonegableblog.com" class="aligncenter wp-image-19330 size-full" height="424" src="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Thanksgiving-Living-Room-stonegableblog.com_3-e1414325564832.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> Joss & Main is featuring my living room, dining room and guest bedroom with lots of inspired pieces to choose from!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Thanksgiving-In-The-Dining-Room-chair-stonegableblog.com_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Thanksgiving In The Dining Room-chair-stonegableblog.com" class="aligncenter wp-image-19331 size-full" height="755" src="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Thanksgiving-In-The-Dining-Room-chair-stonegableblog.com_-e1414325803906.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /> The sale begins Tuesday, October 28th at 9:00 pm EST! Some of the items go fast... so make sure to stop by! Look for more details on <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/">StoneGable </a>and on my<a href="https://www.facebook.com/StoneGableblog"> Facebook page</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Thanksgiving-Table-stonegableblog.com_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Thanksgiving Table-stonegableblog.com" class="aligncenter wp-image-19332 size-full" height="755" src="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Thanksgiving-Table-stonegableblog.com_-e1414326501288.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Now let's get to the party!!! Here are some features from last week...</div><br />Lindsay from MY CREATIVE DAYS shared this awesome<a href="http://www.mycreativedays.com/diy-kitchen-light-fixtures-part-2/" target="_blank"> DIY KITCHEN LIGHT FIXTURE TUTORIAL</a>! These look great, don't they?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/box61.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="box61" class="aligncenter wp-image-19335 size-full" height="750" src="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/box61-e1414327373505.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />And look at LIVING THE GOURMET'S<a href="http://livingthegourmet.com/2014/10/french-apple-tart-6-years-of-blogging.html" target="_blank"> FRENCH APPLE TART</a>... need I say more!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/frenchappletart2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="frenchappletart2" class="aligncenter wp-image-19336 size-full" height="477" src="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/frenchappletart2-e1414327557501.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here's a new way to stuff a pumpkin! Adina from SIMPLY COUNTRY LIFE made these oh-so-cute <a href="http://simplycountrylife.blogspot.com/2014/09/handmade-fall-drop-cloth-pumpkins.html" target="_blank">DROP CLOTH PUMPKINS</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/pumpkins.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="pumpkins" class="aligncenter wp-image-19337 size-full" height="511" src="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/pumpkins-e1414327683445.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />LOVE LOVE LOVE Laura from FINDING HOME's <a href="http://findinghomeonline.com/yardstick-ruler-craft-ideas/" target="_blank">YARDSTICK RULER CRAFT IDEAS!</a> So fun!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Yardstick-Ruler-Ideas1-768x1024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Yardstick-Ruler-Ideas1-768x1024" class="aligncenter wp-image-19338 size-full" height="667" src="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Yardstick-Ruler-Ideas1-768x1024-e1414327822975.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />We all love house tours!!! Julie at Little Farmstead shares Faded Charm's  <a href="http://littlefarmstead.blogspot.com/2014/10/a-country-home-tour-kathleen-beyer.html" target="_blank">FALL HOME TOUR.</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Limelight-hydrangeas-130.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Limelight hydrangeas 130" class="aligncenter wp-image-19339 size-full" height="750" src="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Limelight-hydrangeas-130-e1414328069503.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <i>Now I can’t wait to see what you have to share this week!</i></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;"><b>Thank you for linking up, friends!</b></div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;"><i>Please read the guidelines before participating:</i></div><ul><li style="text-align: left;">Follow and/or subscribe to your host blog.</li><li style="text-align: left;">Be sure to include THE SCOOP button or text link to in your linked post…mandatory to be featured!</li><li style="text-align: left;">By linking up you are agreeing that the photos are yours or that you have permission to use them, that we may use those photos to feature your project on a blog post, Facebook, Pinterest, or Twitter with a link back to your blog, of course.</li><li style="text-align: left;">Please go to the source of a photo to pin it to Pinterest so that the originator of the post gets the credit.</li></ul><br /><!-- start LinkyTools script --><b><br /></b><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=231621 "></script><b><br /></b> <!-- end LinkyTools script --><b></b><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: grey; 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Hi everyone! It's time for another edition of The Scoop! Summer has become a sneaky ol' season and come right back here in Georgia, depriving us of those wonderful late October temperatures! Sooo... I am hoping that you have lots of fall projects to share to help bring back that autumn feeling!As fo…

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Baskets...Country French Style

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3j2agqQ5waAFGHIT8OBLDh_ZEpfemag_GGY1XV_760XAEgAfnAXcZhLGEW_uTxTiB_ZeaVpli9rlNi3vwO57UUPnX1zniJ7l75PKlkAlcXwQB4AgXwItIijkj0bQKzkrC1KdZv2j1cJUh/s1600-h/cONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICTBaskets...C%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Baskets...Country French Style" border="0" height="605" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-EOeInqMHoB3JL61aIAXEauNTPMOLNpFFkvR-bCuyFJ8WoXdT0pFtQ60-8GQo5LN44_t0U46GfuyyHurACVKaNkGGuhGjXlmGs4snL-BQPWS-hK9KVodwY6CnUWNw1-oaGezmtLUCBWHt/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Baskets...Country French Style" width="605" /></a>I am so excited because it’s time for the monthly share with my Country French design group…and this month the topic is <i>baskets!</i> I <i>love</i> baskets because they are so versatile and add so much texture to your décor! And…they are not only beautiful but utilitarian as well! Your baskets don’t have to come from the Paris flea markets to look frenchy either! Most of mine came from thrift stores or were great outlet store bargains.  It’s so easy to add a little frenchiness!<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-MDIozfUt19nWtpnmMHqN2mTFvoxYR0alTb2xUmsXK1G5sSRDyf5WL54EENFTWmzPfbFPU4mGe58HqT6euqeU-Illn_ANuXuL3Es4cWH8_hsxG_jzRbKQDRhUqn0b7Zh4RhmyWrGGEOg2/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDDICTDIYGreyWil.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT DIY Grey Willow French Laundry Basket" border="0" height="449" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5CB0_8CfegoUt4n1In5Enp83P9TBAQtE1UAD_5t9gquImhQ2MsF3ZCjFk8dbHn7TuXls4ZymTq5NyPA-dnuQ-LTnddlTvIcbKKcl_qAQJzplzynoewP_XKkpmVqkirdbQS5WPczHGYzay/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT DIY Grey Willow French Laundry Basket" width="640" /></a>For example, I added the look of grey willow to an ordinary basket plus threw in some frenchiness for good measure in my <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/06/diy-grey-willow-french-laundry-basket.html" target="_blank">DIY grey willow laundry basket</a></i>. Who says a laundry basket has to be ugly?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOfgH4_vnoNdJFyUaPzLWNMDQuiecBiuoQCn0PZ7hR6xVtor-k2G-fPgh0i4iawNz-GYrlqbtjzkCVsPh1wXxSpVH_DL3tHD_vHMnlrttcamtOOQ_CCWERShkXKgvvxjJaPh2jXraFi6LH/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDDICTDIYFrenchE%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT DIY French Enamel Number Plaques" border="0" height="767" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Vss8AyanTdBummZC67yAz4Bq1qDUoc3ZlICvCDfJuXmg8gwxYW0RoHrkynpq_9Hu23EreQ5qtbCJ90nykhkM8rEJTkLPxJRovRr6xUrWS_XC3TKFGOuJ0W0FmixNViVFKY52NeWF5B1U/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT DIY French Enamel Number Plaques" width="575" /></a> And the basket that serves to hold my cookbooks got a little easy make-over with the addition of my <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/04/diy-french-number-plaques.html" target="_blank">DIY French enamel number plaques.</a></i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXk5TWAzqOLeuiHUlrzRwnu47xUVnf30bzVGM1E4Typh8It1s87ciZ8WX43EXldWRxMnxsc-FryRJw-owgubl0JUN3VZWb4_Bxp08dQESNKi9nTLZCPm5Bl4VWN9nlr2oPHAp0Vg2CmZgr/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICTDIYVintageF%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT DIY Vintage French Wine Bottles" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG2c6BcoJvXyySBp3LpfM7gu0jV0QrnWXDYmYoYCX_9aaHm7cVnYqON8HHG0KLBKqf0nWoXqa7fnXZBnoqeaODA8bGKT3LiwkwKOFBIqCNNaVM0UjvJ-wh7aRBMJGLZZD3bfmSY45exgNX/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT DIY Vintage French Wine Bottles" width="580" /></a>I love this basket…a great thrifting find…and use it to store my little wine bottle collection with <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/06/diy-vintage-french-wine-labels.html" target="_blank">DIY vintage French wine labels.</a></i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFsC8FLrCZ_VbbqQ5Lxe4HR1mgNtVxGxpgTXnfQqBaAEZKoKxthEMm54Rbujv2eRckYBuWCyOSIAxw5F0BloHX1ckz_drFWs0dE2RcLeuEqvnonLZ-9kqAeQKKa_9OlWTlvHGTM_BJlNuF/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICTNoSewBasket%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT No-Sew Basket Liners" border="0" height="563" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXUgJ8sPj6tfu9pKTzuSsBhx_0pzAFAEIr_9mKeV7c7pT-S9MNVPumx3wetbtxFrmcV1BiDcXN39hcCPRBgtS1qmioWCGbl-V2M6QxsbUwWk5eIXvToxsbhylkuoSbZWX-TCC3AMKCQ3o-/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT No-Sew Basket Liners" width="644" /></a> My super-easy <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/08/how-to-make-no-sew-basket-liners.html" target="_blank">no-sew basket liners</a></i> are decorated with frenchy vintage flatware and serve up the silverware when guests are expected. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVofw00waaHvtQ85osdwpuOEIcSXO1iqIYgZSRAnOSo_0WzM7EJsED8sdH9jByofStE_lyHXhgTLjjycpnyIVWNZAAeYDWtJd_OZMWtWcIn1rbsYLNaF7inwyYcnNqR_vv43d8Nm25cmeo/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICTHowtoCreate%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT How to Create a Cheese Platter" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0WjRKekdmioTphLZb5eZHmV0xnO4ZD3iavuGtdu0g5TMJi-5hNQAH7JQASg7bJZAGXXAkFHrIle5GNQMxJWreL00ottkvPt-ky8KdhNhq9cQxZdUAn4lsiEldpyZpP6sJxUDLZ2gUIuTx/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT How to Create a Cheese Platter" width="644" /></a>A basket-style tray is perfect for creating a <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2011/08/say-fromageorcreating-cheesescape.html" target="_blank">cheese platter</a></i> for your guests! I like to serve French cheeses and even have a set of Limoges cheese plates and handmade napkins with a French farmhouse theme. <br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Dining Outdoors...French Style" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwl7TiOKsJsV5liGXWvxsuPIRhBXAYsNg6G-VhG9R2oIakIhv48ISxaf67TyV4lFZEv-EzoyRK0VLI4pTlv6zIZ8a6QpTKCJzhm_eksIH2iLj7r8dBwt8Dfo4cWffwid12khVq6sY3RxMb/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Dining Outdoors...French Style" width="644" />I shared this one with you for our post on <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/06/dining-outdoorsfrench-style.html" target="_blank">dining outdoors…Country French style!</a> </i>I love the way this basket serves the fruit and bread for a French-style<i> petit déjeuner!</i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyMQRFoEKRfonmMrckSi_fo1Tket50_NeWfiMiDzYFMPdedYOZ9koJmXnzCSNq7OsrMVkxO9SNQCyY03OPc-T0KTGmKo76mhayeG-_EyB5wDd5i5X-ZraSapZr67jZqucXQltddZwPmmtE/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICTTransitioni.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Transitioning into Fall" border="0" height="610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWZlO9aC-aStSonFgkHplbaQwnhTIEDEQeKBmAlaS38UZDmp_fGvGCcccsiHFXhTU7QaldVHVdaSYIKPCxZ8T8ew3gdoJZDsk-dUv8qeI-XPH1lSFwQldtY4GzT1S62UkC9sGpWHx6kNbH/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Transitioning into Fall" width="609" /></a> But the same basket is not only utilitarian but can do double duty to corral all the elements of a centerpiece, as in this <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/08/late-summer-centerpiecetransitioning.html" target="_blank">early fall vignette!</a></i> The rooster and the sunflowers just say Provence to me!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqBGwF5spajDS_k2U0zECJsJziaibBHyYuC2DJtAMmEfAoAvwSQxOvNdKX8OAiA8a3MZ-UlzZfBK6Mb9EgScEfupGv1elEGDBa2sCvFCS9Srnc2Itjvxvz_rDyt0-RXB9AucASvs-y6WKO/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICTChristmasVi%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Christmas Vignette" border="0" height="771" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhWHIS5GJ5eGzIUm_Mu_N1ocjBoaWsqjAhYylSkAZNgfKsDCtbRUJDa99Fo-wcWJm4HmtQf34vdibBD0NAyF76bRuR2GoWtVQ5ARhLCos0ViVo0630W6v83suHlCDXmiBfi30uZUZKsBbI/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Christmas Vignette" width="579" /></a>You see it again in this <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/12/my-farmhouse-christmas-mantel.html" target="_blank">Christmas vignette</a></i> complete with a wonderfully textured sheep. He always reminds me of my time living in Lorraine, also the home of a young shepherdess who played an important role in French history…Joan of Arc.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOSfCRpwlTryG34Wxtw87pjxrvXGcmeh_J4r4p9utzz925SDOS8TV9Ci5TYjXnWl1ZDmShcVf1NxxeqIOmB3KM_9grbqjL_vPFfhxT8VhdqWNdCWdqC95E7ftfzyjGQagvGvCJofJyc9ES/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICTChristmasCe%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Christmas Centerpiece" border="0" height="643" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ5ghh3-qZrIG-nqDbW36xum8nytkJwKkfM0_8yM4MQAKyQo-GamrNllVYQGRmCY6kAx71mKATwqJfXLdZwFjTH_Ms9ANsRz_9u3F8fC5KwCKEANMWalPqsLh8stZxvXrt2diEQbXV0VSf/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Christmas Centerpiece" width="644" /></a>But baskets can also be made of other materials…such as this wonderful <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/12/christmas-centerpiece-for-breakfast-room.html" target="_blank"><i>wire basket</i></a> filled with little flower pots sporting holly and red candles…one of my favorite Christmas centerpieces!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ4PFz0qctDtWh0_qnyh9w4Bxyl7K7U4_meBQjO8LkZQzkFn3KQvbWb8glCmP-vNpVn9rjwiXP3je7_uI-Gx6Gh9BgTIMbrxp-HBuZJKtKUeGsvPwSaBtDOI0EloX5gFQgrRV7596oH4Ic/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICTNumberedNap%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Numbered Napkins" border="0" height="605" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTXmmhBtPPOhhAjFwvypDASRnknDI8uWdy2e4DuQIR6wwMbSO4hYJ-ZcZaUQmn3i6cfly3eTyOAyOVVBvg5aOQF94yZqEDIxuveUBE2DccxoMbmhzrpdC47OTImq4oP-JdFc41wYQGEQi4/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Numbered Napkins" width="604" /></a> But perhaps my favorite is this vintage French wire egg basket…a thrifting find from five or six years ago. It serves to hold my <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/04/french-farmhouse-numbered-napkins.html" target="_blank">French farmhouse numbered napkins</a></i> and a vintage Mason jar filled with flatware for my guests…<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGkWZH4dYM7DsB3XkZcp4vjIJEPYnu7jfpmP18eYSTRHBOcc1TcC5V1c9BYKuLAfi8MnT-_Hdz6BcWIUk_s4KLxkGESE_vvK9aKhJ6yuxVNiUEpo1CV1RB_nkhurQm4wvuLvYutYTGO0IL/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICTDIYVintageF.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT DIY Vintage French Linens" border="0" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfpB2OYblaUGNOv_pwuiGfcgHW2HRJSN4vXQeRnEjPlxLsYibcMDaggjviBcc4f5pIZKhXVnb7jMo5qSengUt2DdmXe99Qo2EaWhhxKu_pQzcq1GE9uFh_Xh1VOMR4RbbrnZ30nGMlHMRz/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT DIY Vintage French Linens" width="641" /></a> ...or my <i><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2012/02/finding-vintage-frenchinessat-ikea.html" target="_blank">DIY vintage French monogrammed tea towels</a></i> and more vintage silverplate flatware. It always adds a little French farmhouse feel to my table.<br /><br /><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shabby Picnic Basket Planter" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGwrmbYUZy7vr1l-6MOqmY7ZH3l4km8W2wOFdKBzJ8MbyTgdbnXreoAK1NHzojIFR2Vgmgn-yFZv7CGYoYB2gqtjpRuFSYPP0L0Pt5REgyPHbd1wKGXQu46tIDyyBsnbBH5t1VO1EpbuC-/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Shabby Picnic Basket Planter" width="644" />But what I love most of all is to use baskets in a way that is completely unexpected, such as my<i> <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2010/06/my-shabby-picnic-basket-planter.html" target="_blank">shabby picnic basket planter!</a> </i>It’s the perfect contrast for my Lunéville <i>Old Strasbourg</i> china for a little breakfast-for-one on the patio!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH16wySZuy110etio6iS8ziGG2PgpKTVTaCSyH3LvG3gMiU5gadq2vYlwK2Ixlbg6GiyKJgKiaOSuAJOlj3LLcPxy2jFN2oLBCJljSUGORgYhAt0zDpV5gKv3N5nKvNGdTMCvAU16pz9HV/s1600-h/CONFESSIONSOFAPLATEADDICTFavoriteNew.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Favorite New Find...My $3.63 Demijohn!" border="0" height="660" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn5Q16PoAghCZSJX0dD3HDpoLIWpxhkl1CiNr_wpx0GRI-1IKUdnzTi5c8_LJIZdn2hRn-uWowoOkmtu1G-4vJxfnNYVC8PNBVV-o4Ooh1sSCJ9R2KbnYQi32Qfz01WvvRJvb2T5g8b3YJ/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Favorite New Find...My $3.63 Demijohn!" width="579" /></a> OK…now Baby Kitty says I am really stretching it here, but, <i>hey,</i> it’s a basket, after all! I will leave you with one of my favorite thrifting finds ever…my<i> <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/01/favorite-new-frenchy-findmy-363-vintage.html" target="_blank">$3.63 demijohn!</a> </i>Can there be a better way to add a little frenchiness for a very little bit of money?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">And just in case you missed any of my posts on previous topics in our Country French Design series, here they are… </div><div align="center"><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/03/my-favorite-tips-for-adding-country.html">My Favorite Tips for Adding Country French Style</a> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/04/collectingcountry-french-style.html">Collecting…Country French Style</a> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/05/country-french-stylemy-vintage-french.html">Country French Style…My Vintage French Favorites</a> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/06/dining-outdoorsfrench-style.html">Dining Outdoors…French Style</a> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/07/decorating-with-country-french-fabrics.html">Decorating with Country French Fabrics </a> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/08/using-vintage-silver-in-country-french.html">Using Vintage Silver in Country French Décor</a> </div><div align="center"> <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/09/how-to-give-chair-country-french-style.html" target="_blank">How to Give a Chair Country French Style</a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRe6z1Pa8iD79lZFoqeMASxCaOZRZyotjjn5uRgDvlwjI6bp00XZjJyfEhqHa5nKUnbJ1TmlB2pwPwHOhImMevSvBzKcSWWbj9Vm82O7HWEEw5pePuvmhAZI6_fC-kHlyk3xGL_EYc2MC5/s1600-h/COUNTRYFRENCHDESIGNBUTTON4.jpg"><img alt="COUNTRY FRENCH DESIGN BUTTON" border="0" height="703" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH0qDSblTbh3eCEr9hf-Sn-0MTgsVIGgqJmeEnw42dshSnHm2CZ7e428yVPj4Pq-TAxEJrvcusKQRszlJsH5Nt_kh5fIthFChIjabcCm470XTSDh6eXM0t6jMs6QPpAlCbw6RzPPPV68rq/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="COUNTRY FRENCH DESIGN BUTTON" width="504" /></a>Also head on over to visit these beautiful blogs from my very talented fellow Francophiles to see the wonderful French baskets they have to share with you!<br /><!-- start LinkyTools script --><br /><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/basic_linky_include.aspx?id=243869" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><!-- end LinkyTools script --><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Remember to pin it!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR8ILiytBpMkXx6Sf1OqFfmspsHRwO7UCx3YbUGDJ6a_c4-5HkYuBqVj_Qzr-cyOyFq7g3yorkEOw2i3Q0KVl55nxk_YK8R8mYoN_33-N3ER5T1Gsxbu4La6W76dzbIyVVxdVaqwOpMeqz/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Baskets...Country+French+Style+PIN+IT.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR8ILiytBpMkXx6Sf1OqFfmspsHRwO7UCx3YbUGDJ6a_c4-5HkYuBqVj_Qzr-cyOyFq7g3yorkEOw2i3Q0KVl55nxk_YK8R8mYoN_33-N3ER5T1Gsxbu4La6W76dzbIyVVxdVaqwOpMeqz/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Baskets...Country+French+Style+PIN+IT.JPG" width="400" /></a></i></div><br /><i>Thanks for stopping by! Please </i><i>visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants.</i><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i> </i></i></i></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i><a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/">Under the Table and Dreaming</a> <i>for the</i> <i>Sunday Showcase Party , </i><i><i><a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/">Thrifty Decor Chick</a></i> for <i>Before and After Monday </i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i>,</i><i><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/"><b> </b>Between Naps on the Porch</a><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/12/beautiful-kitchen-renovation-welcome-to.html"> </a></i>for <i>Metamorphosis Monday ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/"> The Stories of A2Z</a></i> for <i>Tutorials and Tips Tuesday ,</i><a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/"><i> Coastal Charm</i></a><i> </i>for<i> the Show and Share Party ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/"> A Stroll thru Life</a> for <span style="font-size: small;">Inspire Me</span> Tuesday<i><i> ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/"> My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> for Inspire Me Monday, </i></i></i></i></i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i><i><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/"><i>Savvy Southern Style</i></a> for <i>Wow Us Wednesdays </i><i>, </i></i></i></i></i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><i><i><i><i> <i><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/"> French Country Cottage</a> </i>for<i> Feathered Nest Friday , </i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Common Ground</a></i> for Be Inspired on Fridays ,<a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/"><i> The Charm of Home</i></a> for <i>Home Sweet Home Friday ,</i></i></i></i><i><i><i><i><a href="http://www.craftberrybush.com/"> Craftberry Bush</a> for the Inspiration Gallery on Friday </i></i></i></i></i></span></div><div align="center"><i><i><i><i>See you next time! 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Baskets...Country French Style

I am so excited because it’s time for the monthly share with my Country French design group…and this month the topic is baskets! I love baskets because they are so versatile and add so much texture to your décor! And…they are not only beautiful but utilitarian as well! Your baskets don’t have to com…

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