Tablescapes, Citrus Explosion!

Posted by the Painted Apron on January 8, 2017 · 24 Comments 

The best part of winter to me is fresh citrus, especially big juicy grapefruit     This was a gloomy winter week, so I loaded up the table with an explosion of citrus for a weekend dinner party       I have a lot of things in sets of 2 and 4 so for … Continue reading →

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Tablescapes, Winter Warmth & Wishes

Posted by the Painted Apron on January 14, 2015 · 16 Comments 

Oranges have long been a traditional gift or food offering for the New Year.   They symbolize life,  new beginnings and wishes of good fortune              see source here Rosemary is symbolic of love and friendship and features strongly in the mythologies of the ancient Greeks, Romans, and the Egyptians                  see source here I set this … Continue reading →

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