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Beautiful ways to decorate, entertain, table settings, center pieces, etc. and do them at a fraction of what they look like they cost. He gets most of his items at thrift stores, Goodwill, etc.

As you scroll, when you see a setting you like, click on the title and it will take you to the page with more photos and details of what was used and where to purchase items.

His photography is outstanding, it is a pleasure to look at what he puts together.

I do not know the person who has this blog, I hope it isn't against policy to post.

This is his September archive, you'll find all the archives listed on the right side of the page. He hasn't posted in a while but there is so much archived, it is simply amazing and gorgeous. I'm taking notes for my next trip to the thrift store!

http://affordableaccoutrements...1_09_01_archive.html

http://affordableaccoutrements.blogspot.com/

For anyone that entertains or might want some ideas, I hope you enjoy.

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He does do classic table settings and has an amazing amount of dishes, crystal and silver! I used to look forward to his posts but he hasn't posted in quite a while.

It is a good site for hints on how to set an elegant table with inexpensive but nice things!

Martha

Hi Martha,

Yes, he does beautiful table settings and it is interesting to see how he puts them together with thrift store finds

I saw he hasn't posted for a while, I hope he is just very busy.

I love table settings, so I really appreciate your posting this link.

Hi Graciepj,

I'm so glad you are enjoying what is in the blog, he has some spectacular settings.

It's been awhile since I've seen it, thanks for posting his site.

I love his ideas.

The photography is beautiful, and the table settings are beautiful. Personally though, I like table settings that are much more simple and that have room to set the serving dishes of food. The table settings on the blog seem much more for show than for real use.

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Originally posted by cocok:
The photography is beautiful, and the table settings are beautiful. Personally though, I like table settings that are much more simple and that have room to set the serving dishes of food. The table settings on the blog seem much more for show than for real use.

Most table settings on blogs are more for show than for real use -- or else they woulnd't stack the dishes six high with centerpieces you can't see over! But that's how the "Tablescape Game" is played!

Martha

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Gorgeous! I think anyone can set a lovely table if they are so inclined...doesn't have to be anything high end.

Can't wait to get into our house as all my pretty stuff is packed away.

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Originally posted by Linderhof:

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Originally posted by cocok:
The photography is beautiful, and the table settings are beautiful. Personally though, I like table settings that are much more simple and that have room to set the serving dishes of food. The table settings on the blog seem much more for show than for real use.

Most table settings on blogs are more for show than for real use -- or else they woulnd't stack the dishes six high with centerpieces you can't see over! But that's how the "Tablescape Game" is played!


Martha

So true Linderhof! I think I am too practical to play!

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Originally posted by cocok:

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Originally posted by Linderhof:

quote:

Originally posted by cocok:
The photography is beautiful, and the table settings are beautiful. Personally though, I like table settings that are much more simple and that have room to set the serving dishes of food. The table settings on the blog seem much more for show than for real use.

Most table settings on blogs are more for show than for real use -- or else they woulnd't stack the dishes six high with centerpieces you can't see over! But that's how the "Tablescape Game" is played!


Martha

So true Linderhof! I think I am too practical to play!

DITTO!! More food; less stuff. That's my idea of a great table setting.