Grace and Favor

<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My most recent post, <a href="http://aflippenlife.blogspot.com/2014/11/celebrating-holidays-with-aerin-lauder.html" target="_blank">Celebrating the Holidays With Aerin Lauder</a>, includes a photo of a festive tablesetting in which Aerin has placed a marble acorn as a favor. Ms. Lauder's gift is beautiful, but homemade cookies make fun favors, too - whether you wrap them in burlap or pouches made of antique Fortuny fabric. Bulbs or seedlings are party gifts that will grow over time, and beribboned trinkets can serve as both favors and namecards for festive holiday tables. Sending home leftovers in pretty packages is another way to help guests enjoy your party long after it ends. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ZQ1rGa1EBaTXzH119p2pRukFqTbRxA7Wi4tPOD1xrqysCptTprlFljekiYLHUdseZjB6zpaFPgZ11EzRpFlOMGfi8_haQU4gtqD_NxVrooOzLsfJCCqstPjCH17GBFiUJLdTcQguP24/s1600/101521351_p_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ZQ1rGa1EBaTXzH119p2pRukFqTbRxA7Wi4tPOD1xrqysCptTprlFljekiYLHUdseZjB6zpaFPgZ11EzRpFlOMGfi8_haQU4gtqD_NxVrooOzLsfJCCqstPjCH17GBFiUJLdTcQguP24/s1600/101521351_p_1.jpg" width="470" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"A silver bowl is filled with cookies Gregory bakes as favors for party guests."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Gregory Van Boven and David Beck's home in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by Gregory Van Boven.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Eric Roth.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Written by Krissa Rossbund.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> "<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design/beautiful-homes/christmas-boston?page=8" target="_blank">Christmas in Boston</a>" produced by Estelle Bond Guralnick.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/" target="_blank">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ZySMmTT2O-SdY6VdYA90l8s6xIiF9kLWlBIoc9lTTmKCsaMhexYKBslzD1H2Oam1Scc0tsM1T9xZisWyt9tqkNMoM30VaEhUIckzEkIx1ej9CEBN5M8jB-9LH0gxUHN1qdCZzTYIBso/s1600/burlapNO09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ZySMmTT2O-SdY6VdYA90l8s6xIiF9kLWlBIoc9lTTmKCsaMhexYKBslzD1H2Oam1Scc0tsM1T9xZisWyt9tqkNMoM30VaEhUIckzEkIx1ej9CEBN5M8jB-9LH0gxUHN1qdCZzTYIBso/s1600/burlapNO09.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> "Place a tiny evergreen seedling at each seat to serve as both a placecard and a thank-you gift for dinner guests. Bundled in black burlap and tied with twine, the offering is a gesture that's both eco- and economically-friendly."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Michael Graydon.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stylist: Stacey Smithers.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://houseandhome.com/design/photo-gallery-thanksgiving-table-settings?page=15" target="_blank">Photo Gallery: Thanksgiving Tables</a>"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.houseandhome.com/" target="_blank">Canadian House and Home</a> (November 2008).</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTIsPJ7MA1wBScH2-Q0MM9nlnkVC3UTwOQ6OpCEVrAzSVm_1bG4nyD1Eortr3ALmSyZCoLZSDlfoP8vMvZJg9pFU9ppsz3JkQCVjq1NAYnAFuzXqx-wE-FpF4gKRkceYrz1uFqGzsJvIE/s1600/magnolia-tree-saplings-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTIsPJ7MA1wBScH2-Q0MM9nlnkVC3UTwOQ6OpCEVrAzSVm_1bG4nyD1Eortr3ALmSyZCoLZSDlfoP8vMvZJg9pFU9ppsz3JkQCVjq1NAYnAFuzXqx-wE-FpF4gKRkceYrz1uFqGzsJvIE/s1600/magnolia-tree-saplings-l.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Surprise your Christmas party guests with a thoughtful take-home gift. These so-Southern magnolia tree saplings from Florida-based Seeds of Life are an ecofriendly way to say 'thanks for coming.' The trees are packaged in natural jute and come with care instructions so that your gift will last way past the dinner party. Tie on personalized gift tags to each tree for the finishing touch."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Erica George Dines.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/food/holidays-occasions/christmas-decorating-ideas-0/christmas-decorating-ideas-magnolia-tree-saplings" target="_blank">101 Fresh Christmas Decorating Ideas</a>"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/" target="_blank">Southern Living</a>.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj44jfkMgL75FR-lCAAA9_7i23WRppmgKBlIV8Z94Ift4PfSrhJpiGppPxelXbSMwrmWxroeHNxgDvjifFP-sYHCWKWCWZVhKayQGCgsdUKv7_qw-hVvwS4G-KNyi-pg_anFV3cu23muT0/s1600/p_101458685.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj44jfkMgL75FR-lCAAA9_7i23WRppmgKBlIV8Z94Ift4PfSrhJpiGppPxelXbSMwrmWxroeHNxgDvjifFP-sYHCWKWCWZVhKayQGCgsdUKv7_qw-hVvwS4G-KNyi-pg_anFV3cu23muT0/s1600/p_101458685.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"A glittering package containing the ingredients for a favorite family nut bread recipe sits at every place setting. CDs of holiday tunes or handmade ornaments are also great takeaway gifts for your guests. Glitter paper, ribbon, and tags are from Paper Source.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Apple green plates aren’t specific to Christmas but are well-suited for a holiday brunch. Metallic touches on the dinner ensemble—including service plates that anchor the porcelain, gold-rimmed amber wineglasses, and white linens hem-stitched in gold—give the basics a luxurious charge."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/food-entertaining/great-gatherings/holiday-entertaining-ideas?page=3" target="_blank">Holiday Entertaining Ideas</a>"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/" target="_blank">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><br /><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/AVvXsEjJdXOWs9Euwj944qFya6mNoKU7NBW8DDLafPPkh96mAgtYyQzCdeX8gI6lhyBBvlIozZiwRGED9GzExZdjgJwitH0Oc3H7cH8tokWyq9G4KketBhvL4aWbziroEeVPtGi3WEeHsQ35z5Y/s1600/101546178_p.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJdXOWs9Euwj944qFya6mNoKU7NBW8DDLafPPkh96mAgtYyQzCdeX8gI6lhyBBvlIozZiwRGED9GzExZdjgJwitH0Oc3H7cH8tokWyq9G4KketBhvL4aWbziroEeVPtGi3WEeHsQ35z5Y/s1600/101546178_p.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"China from Home James in a mix of patterns, a playful party favor in a bowl, a turtle napkin ring, and lime-green placemats make for a festive table in the breakfast room."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by Christopher Hyland.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by John Bessler.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Written by Amy Elbert.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design/beautiful-homes/visions-sugarplums?page=7" target="_blank">Visions of Sugarplums</a>" produced by Ann McVicker.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/" target="_blank">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxhxh1vyhoAW6PbrUeu_0xvzgHQOHaUJFBT6oJUZzMpazU4fdN2APx6K81BttB24NXi_x6VAkl0mJH5WP8nqE_dcWnU5_yaEQwODlAHqxT48MBFk8UaAVbhnhpvCOfIokFrMFpoNjKwjw/s1600/p_101571491.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxhxh1vyhoAW6PbrUeu_0xvzgHQOHaUJFBT6oJUZzMpazU4fdN2APx6K81BttB24NXi_x6VAkl0mJH5WP8nqE_dcWnU5_yaEQwODlAHqxT48MBFk8UaAVbhnhpvCOfIokFrMFpoNjKwjw/s1600/p_101571491.jpg" width="492" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"A clean-lined chartreuse palette keeps this table sweet and informal. The dining chairs are backed with a two-tone damask, lending a touch of texture. The citric hue is tempered by gold touches, like the floral detail on the salad plates. Little woolen polar bears grace each table setting—charming children and adults alike."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Helen Norman.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/food-entertaining/great-gatherings/holiday-entertaining-ideas?page=32" target="_blank">Holiday Entertaining Ideas</a>"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/" target="_blank">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglMyA6dD1VbZYMMgdGscXgTgr64uEBz30vAlraxEL66NiVZH7V9sULnD-jtTOmnUiRnH9lsxKgyoE-Sw4aUwuQWZj8DeGJ9v35IGtQnZY__BtVbzSoT-DgE7Wo2h7_7IUbsOwe4izUp3E/s1600/bagels-favor-idea-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglMyA6dD1VbZYMMgdGscXgTgr64uEBz30vAlraxEL66NiVZH7V9sULnD-jtTOmnUiRnH9lsxKgyoE-Sw4aUwuQWZj8DeGJ9v35IGtQnZY__BtVbzSoT-DgE7Wo2h7_7IUbsOwe4izUp3E/s1600/bagels-favor-idea-l.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> "Send guests home with a breakfast treat of bagels and Belle Chèvre fig spread."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tablesetting by Tasia Malakasis, author of <i>Tasia's Table: Cooking with the Artisan Cheesemaker at Belle Chèvre</i>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Iain Bagwell.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/food/holidays-occasions/fresh-modern-thanksgiving-table-setting/bagels-favor-idea" target="_blank">Fresh and Modern Thanksgiving Table Setting</a>"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/" target="_blank">Southern Living</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8lA-PFkL4hbPLJsnSlCBr7LPJGhpb5oD2A63fl3449ZKgGjDGvIIqi8TZYqpDa4fy3fzNiDYrUzDimHFZd7twca_rbzLhTVX_6OHKkp7pvBMvyMfDx-H8D2o2WjTbJgCYutoaTiZFHk0/s1600/favor-idea-leftovers-box-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8lA-PFkL4hbPLJsnSlCBr7LPJGhpb5oD2A63fl3449ZKgGjDGvIIqi8TZYqpDa4fy3fzNiDYrUzDimHFZd7twca_rbzLhTVX_6OHKkp7pvBMvyMfDx-H8D2o2WjTbJgCYutoaTiZFHk0/s1600/favor-idea-leftovers-box-l.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> "Send guests home with a yummy care package of leftovers."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tablesetting by Georgia designer and author <a href="http://jamesfarmer.com/" target="_blank">James Farmer</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Hector Sanchez.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/food/holidays-occasions/tried-true-thanksgiving-table-setting/favor-idea-leftovers-package" target="_blank">Tried and True Thanksgiving Table Setting</a>"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/" target="_blank">Southern Living</a>.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzLZ6dqm1cl8P2WY2odAdwK8gSDOq-Mv-h658UJSZsWATxkwzgwhjFXZ8xdaFzbNjai8hH28a2QVCP3pqI6u8QlES-SkYDdCdpFxGAhwtdovsUpn875MyWxgxX9PJoHpMCtyE-75okj2w/s1600/Claire-Richardson8_EL_29nov12_pr_b_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzLZ6dqm1cl8P2WY2odAdwK8gSDOq-Mv-h658UJSZsWATxkwzgwhjFXZ8xdaFzbNjai8hH28a2QVCP3pqI6u8QlES-SkYDdCdpFxGAhwtdovsUpn875MyWxgxX9PJoHpMCtyE-75okj2w/s1600/Claire-Richardson8_EL_29nov12_pr_b_1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> "Leave gifts on each guest's chair. Little house boxes make a cute alternative to wrapping paper."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> "<a href="http://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/interiors/christmas-decorating-ideas/name-settings?next#ViewImage" target="_blank">80 Ways to Have a Stylish Christmas</a>"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/" target="_blank">House and Garden UK</a>.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiA0ktAtVcwrd6UxzI_z_5OcZ1DN5cswpw8GkcKcpotp180ruevJ8JarBLE-nbGFukBsTBUHkce4gZuMUmkqYB590k_wCkW_FpMTSlarjx967Vi9qB554GBrDHkWZCUzZX_hzXTYnfw_E/s1600/Claire-Richardson11_EL_29nov12_pr_b_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiA0ktAtVcwrd6UxzI_z_5OcZ1DN5cswpw8GkcKcpotp180ruevJ8JarBLE-nbGFukBsTBUHkce4gZuMUmkqYB590k_wCkW_FpMTSlarjx967Vi9qB554GBrDHkWZCUzZX_hzXTYnfw_E/s1600/Claire-Richardson11_EL_29nov12_pr_b_1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Make little bags of homemade festive cookies from greaseproof paper edged with ribbon and lay at each place setting."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/interiors/christmas-decorating-ideas/food-gift-place-settings" target="_blank">80 Ways to Have a Stylish Christmas</a>"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/" target="_blank">House and Garden UK</a>.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPalcFHOq_HHKA5MizJW1wpGTzgDAN_bz5U2fxLeF4mpH-TSWZBxAAzEXRDRV-6GbdiOFzPGIId58jiu7b3VUNjwcXWhkz3BlcLEGSnUamzUnCXmM0d4x4Cbev4SQDiNzBiTiyNb3g8Nw/s1600/ss_102136855.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPalcFHOq_HHKA5MizJW1wpGTzgDAN_bz5U2fxLeF4mpH-TSWZBxAAzEXRDRV-6GbdiOFzPGIId58jiu7b3VUNjwcXWhkz3BlcLEGSnUamzUnCXmM0d4x4Cbev4SQDiNzBiTiyNb3g8Nw/s1600/ss_102136855.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"As a favor for each guest, burlap pockets adorned with pleated velvet ribbon and glittery snowflakes are filled with 'Kitchen Sink' cookies. The treats mix chocolate chips, pretzels, and potato chips."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Connecticut home of Capucine and David Gooding, founders of luxury tableware company Juliska.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by John Bessler.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/food-entertaining/great-gatherings/gorgeous-intergenerational-holiday-gathering?page=20" target="_blank">Gorgeous Intergenerational Holiday Gathering</a>" written by Krissa Rossbund.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/" target="_blank">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5z_FpOvrdS4rvfeyeQfMYl3bowyfA61CaXMbEq-90zpAhUn0ZoNeqdUN3GoP0AOe88eFkW9iu68nIOdJsyNqmSKUeriEOsBc78QGC1mDXFCIpEXbIIj1AP0L4ggMGH_OdwYrGikX8vvE/s1600/101775579_p.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5z_FpOvrdS4rvfeyeQfMYl3bowyfA61CaXMbEq-90zpAhUn0ZoNeqdUN3GoP0AOe88eFkW9iu68nIOdJsyNqmSKUeriEOsBc78QGC1mDXFCIpEXbIIj1AP0L4ggMGH_OdwYrGikX8vvE/s1600/101775579_p.jpg" width="524" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Team graphic fabrics like “Richelieu” from Fortuny with glam ribbons for a modern presentation. 'Maori' rectangular platter from L’Objet."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Event planner: Rachel Hollis.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Peter Krumhardt and Colleen Duffley.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/food-entertaining/great-gatherings/entertaining-enlivening-traditional-holiday-dinner?page=5" target="_blank">Entertaining: Enlivening a Traditional Holiday Dinner</a>" </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">written and produced by Krissa Rossbund.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/" target="_blank">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn70OWLe_PsXXnpgKRupOTreP-STpEizTTMtTGPRanKdhCZf81faf0UH2dnEaE0IBl7nHYXS-mbE4rpWWTLSD15gkUhdxN_lUcYvmRZeXEDQTBeSYyWoBN6UDmlCkvE6Y6fyxuDvY3os8/s1600/152fbc77b060facf5de966b14e7f7536.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="632" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn70OWLe_PsXXnpgKRupOTreP-STpEizTTMtTGPRanKdhCZf81faf0UH2dnEaE0IBl7nHYXS-mbE4rpWWTLSD15gkUhdxN_lUcYvmRZeXEDQTBeSYyWoBN6UDmlCkvE6Y6fyxuDvY3os8/s1600/152fbc77b060facf5de966b14e7f7536.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://bviz.com/ornaments/" target="_blank">Fortuny Pouch</a> by B. Viz Design.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Size approx. 4in. wide x 4 1/2in. tall. Pouch created from antique and vintage textiles and trims. Great for holidays, gift packaging, and birthday parties. You can request color or type of textile. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photo via <a href="http://bviz.com/" target="_blank">B. Viz Design</a> website.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisMa5uDcU8R5i8nPfSQssxonyBJpb6hBF78esbBYbMLfHiQPM_Av_ELqu7JrH9HfmYF2IGXZQCp1TLHUZtkirmd54L00MqBfF2kA2mJKaKOs_-bWzulpuDevBO9BwAWCluNe8ojulW7eo/s1600/floral-place-card-cp1106-de.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisMa5uDcU8R5i8nPfSQssxonyBJpb6hBF78esbBYbMLfHiQPM_Av_ELqu7JrH9HfmYF2IGXZQCp1TLHUZtkirmd54L00MqBfF2kA2mJKaKOs_-bWzulpuDevBO9BwAWCluNe8ojulW7eo/s1600/floral-place-card-cp1106-de.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> "A bouquet place card doubles as a pretty favor for guests to take home. To keep the flowers looking fresh, insert the stems into floral tubes (available from your local florist) before arranging them in each cone."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gridley & Graves.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.countryliving.com/cooking/entertaining/thanksgiving-favors?click=main_sr#slide-9" target="_blank">Crafty Thanksgiving Favors and Table Decorations</a>" by Elizabeth Roehrig.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.countryliving.com/" target="_blank">Country Living</a>.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSGOI37C4Pvmye6CZZOVxoDEkfD1kRc0VVz6fMgH6UQ2jO4Rrkce4I0icGnzWai6TNfY-QTzzhVjO0PIBb6KO9muX7xA3QsfpXc-EByTIhypH2crlqw9AEFV-h8FABgKerwBaeRiRjbBU/s1600/dtt-gift-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSGOI37C4Pvmye6CZZOVxoDEkfD1kRc0VVz6fMgH6UQ2jO4Rrkce4I0icGnzWai6TNfY-QTzzhVjO0PIBb6KO9muX7xA3QsfpXc-EByTIhypH2crlqw9AEFV-h8FABgKerwBaeRiRjbBU/s1600/dtt-gift-l.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> "Send each guest home with a token of your gratitude. Todd treats guests to scented candles in beribboned black boxes. The fun squirrel card reminds guests of his mascot and the wonderful meal they shared."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tablesetting by Todd Fiscus.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by Jennifer Davick.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.southernliving.com/food/holidays-occasions/dramatic-thanksgiving-table/gift" target="_blank">Dramatic Thanksgiving Table Setting</a>"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.southernliving.com/" target="_blank">Southern Living</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM1s87JKKAhGDMNYrhIICHSGKx3FlPNNj8NSpo2KOH22Ed0KQ4XArF4JnwimBVhG_ESKAL4-KEt0XqbB08XpYLI9tzXlWiQ8l6XkGsvcQzsBENT7XU6P1T8PgtEV0gqroMa7Ym0NgIEh8/s1600/101546142_p_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM1s87JKKAhGDMNYrhIICHSGKx3FlPNNj8NSpo2KOH22Ed0KQ4XArF4JnwimBVhG_ESKAL4-KEt0XqbB08XpYLI9tzXlWiQ8l6XkGsvcQzsBENT7XU6P1T8PgtEV0gqroMa7Ym0NgIEh8/s1600/101546142_p_1.jpg" width="454" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Each place setting usually has a small wrapped gift peeking out of a cup or bowl. 'It's fun when having a dinner to provide a little favor for each person,' Christopher says. 'It doesn't have to be expensive. It can be as simple as a candy silver coin or a miniature book.' "</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chelsea apartment of Manhattan interior and furnishings designer Christopher Hyland.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by Christopher Hyland.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by John Bessler.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Written by Amy Elbert.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design/beautiful-homes/visions-sugarplums" target="_blank">Visions of Sugarplums</a>" produced by Ann McVicker.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/" target="_blank">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTz68Cz4BO_zDRuK4-OKvUU3b7QyzVRNoHpxUvCwA9D14jPQlZDlXWxbUa1RiKW6c4UYYHm4VQ2bKT-StGimG7Gr0BUm8NwAWSfE1xCOEaS7yTV00C-wuVUq_V-BaqFwmGqCpfLhzoETw/s1600/p_101546137CROP.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTz68Cz4BO_zDRuK4-OKvUU3b7QyzVRNoHpxUvCwA9D14jPQlZDlXWxbUa1RiKW6c4UYYHm4VQ2bKT-StGimG7Gr0BUm8NwAWSfE1xCOEaS7yTV00C-wuVUq_V-BaqFwmGqCpfLhzoETw/s1600/p_101546137CROP.jpg" width="442" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> "<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.992000579834px;">Graceful champagne flutes from Home James stand ready for holiday toasts. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.992000579834px;">Piling small wrapped boxes on a serving tray adds a little magic to your celebration. For entertaining a younger crowd, place small wrapped chocolates around the house for a festive scavenger hunt. The children will love it, and the adults might be grateful for the distraction!"</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chelsea apartment of Manhattan interior and furnishings designer Christopher Hyland.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interior design by Christopher Hyland.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Photography by John Bessler.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Written by Amy Elbert.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design/beautiful-homes/visions-sugarplums?page=9" target="_blank">Visions of Sugarplums</a>" produced by Ann McVicker.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/" target="_blank">Traditional Home</a>.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />

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