| Garden Tablescape |
From "DIY Crafts"
episode DIC-243 |
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Entertaining expert Deborah Fabricant used this garden tablescape for one of her recent dinner parties. It's a great way to bring the outdoors to the festivities. Materials: 4 squares slate
Hammer
Large and small river rock
Moss
Votive candles
3 small orchids or houseplants
Clear plastic wrap
Grass
Glass or Plexiglas (TM) serving trays
Glue gun
- Use hammer to break slate into uneven pieces (figure A). Safety tip: Be careful handling sharp slate.
- Roll a length of plastic wrap down the center of the table to keep the surface clean and protect it from scratches.
- Place river rock and slate in interesting angles in a line down center of table.
- Place orchids and plants at intervals and fill gaps between with moss.
- Next, place votive candles in and around slate and rocks (figure B).
- Create "placemats" by gluing clusters of rocks to corners of Lucite (TM) or Plexiglas sheets (figure C) that have been measured and cut to correct size.
- Turn trays over so that rocks support them. Edge trays in moss, if desired.
RESOURCES :
Decorating for Dining and Entertaining: 128 Projects and Ideas
Model: 0865733694
Author: Home Decorating
Table Chic: Ideas and Themes for Creative Tables
Model: 1571456511
Author: Kelly Hoppen
Table Settings: 100 Inspirational Stylings Themes and Layouts
Model: 1859673805
Author: Tessa Evelegh
The Artful Table
Model: 068815204X
Author: Donna Gorman
The New Book of Table Settings: Creative Ideas for the Way We Gather Today
Model: 1579901697
Author: Chris Bryant, et al
The 10-Minute Table Decorator
Author: Eaglemoss (Editor)
GUESTS :
Patti Greenfield
11821 E. Artesia Blvd.
Artesia, CA 90701
Phone: 562-809-1528
Fax: 562-809-1529
Email: toleplus@gte.com
Website: www.tolepaintingplus.com
Tole Painting Plus
Deborah Fabricant
Phone: 877-427-8225
Email: fabfood@earthlink.net
Website: artofentertaining.com
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