Great paper products from d.Sharp

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiySkiS14A-p4zEsKzDf1oIr6pjYMr-CvGYHuNjXoxv5bdz8JrkqhEF1kdURx-CBbhc5fWoLwLEfaM8Q4-V_g-XRR6hSYS7PQVA2jRJ0j10lwkZhjDeiXnY1o12wdxjx7G9MrEAf5f7UQAC/s1600/d.+Sharp%253A_1294242530754.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiySkiS14A-p4zEsKzDf1oIr6pjYMr-CvGYHuNjXoxv5bdz8JrkqhEF1kdURx-CBbhc5fWoLwLEfaM8Q4-V_g-XRR6hSYS7PQVA2jRJ0j10lwkZhjDeiXnY1o12wdxjx7G9MrEAf5f7UQAC/s400/d.+Sharp%253A_1294242530754.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /> I wished I'd come across this website before the holidays, but they have adorable paper products that will work for any party throughout the year. <a href="http://www.studiodsharp.com/">Studio d.Sharp</a> makes artisan paper products for parties and presents.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/2072933/300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/2072933/300.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Eiffel Tower gift box with customizable banner</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/2082877/300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/2082877/300.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Leaning tower candy box</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_images/2082881/300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_images/2082881/300.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bon Anniversaire tiara</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_images/2082885/300.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_images/2082885/300.gif" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Glitter Tiara</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/2097320/300.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/2097320/300.gif" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Keyhole candy container</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br />So cute! You can visit their <a href="http://www.studiodsharp.com/">website</a> here. <br /><br />On a similar note, Meg at Pigtown*Designs posted instructions on <a href="http://pigtown-design.blogspot.com/2011/01/hermes-bag-diy.html">making a paper Hermes Kelly bag </a>yesterday. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhttxaj-V9cB7-QZCAf_Yf6UqxXRrLVIfUFtKNuNQeVJyI5EUgx3inTxtJE7qLl1RAi9-Sq6kyJiGYYe_rkXzzTMOHYMU70cvYQcKS4d3rAFeqrqq4PmFW3DXpJ5oK8_L9cCKtYyClD0Pc/?imgmax=800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhttxaj-V9cB7-QZCAf_Yf6UqxXRrLVIfUFtKNuNQeVJyI5EUgx3inTxtJE7qLl1RAi9-Sq6kyJiGYYe_rkXzzTMOHYMU70cvYQcKS4d3rAFeqrqq4PmFW3DXpJ5oK8_L9cCKtYyClD0Pc/?imgmax=800" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="background-color: #d5a6bd;">If you would like my help on your design project, I would love to chat with you! Please <a href="mailto:linda.m.merrill@gmail.com">email me</a>. Thanks!</div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/40/61AD69B5456EE9E48D48218DA34439B1.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a> <br /><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to ::Surroundings::</a>

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Setting the Thanksgiving Table...naturally

<i>I wrote the following article on assignment for <a href="http://www.networx.com/blog/8-earth-inspired-thanksgiving-centerpiec">Networx.com</a> and thought I'd share these great holiday centerpieces inspired by nature with you as well! </i><br /><br />It's Thanksgiving again and unlike many other holidays that involve religion or patriotism, Thanksgiving in America is simply about gathering around the table with family and friends. From the start, this meal has been about giving thanks for our blessings or at least, as with the Pilgrims, giving thanks for making it through another year. Whether it's humble or sumptuous, the Thanksgiving table brings to mind the harvest, work done with the hands and the bounty of the season. So it's no surprise that the centerpiece --a big focal point of the Thanksgiving table -- is so often created from natural materials. To get you started on your Thanksgiving table, here are some great centerpiece ideas that are inspired by the bounty of the season.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.eddieross.com/.a/6a00e55391c48e88330133f59213a7970b-450wi" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://www.eddieross.com/.a/6a00e55391c48e88330133f59213a7970b-450wi" width="472" /></a></div><br />Recently featured in Woman's Day Magazine, <a href="http://www.eddieross.com/.a/6a00e55391c48e88330133f59213a7970b-450wi">Eddie Ross</a> created a blinged-out candelabra made from three matched birch logs, sprayed gold and glued together. Carve holes for the candles along the top log and you have a truly one-of-a-kind candelabra that will fit your table perfectly. Looking for something a little more rustic? Simply skip the gold paint and the natural logs will be perfect.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.meredith.com/bhg/images/2010/08/ss_100010102.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/bhg/images/2010/08/ss_100010102.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo: <a href="http://www.bhg.com/holidays/thanksgiving/indoor-decorating/pretty-thanksgiving-centerpieces/?page=6">Better Homes and Gardens</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>If pumpkin orange isn't your favorite color and you're looking for something a little more sparkly and upscale, how about spray-painting mini-pumpkins silver and pairing with mercury glass candle sticks. These mini-sparklers are reminiscent of Cinderella's carriage going from ordinary pumpkin to something fit for a princess.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.meredith.com/bhg/images/07/ss_BHG157511.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://images.meredith.com/bhg/images/07/ss_BHG157511.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo: <a href="http://www.bhg.com/holidays/thanksgiving/indoor-decorating/pretty-thanksgiving-centerpieces/?page=12">Better Homes and Gardens</a></span></div><br />Unmatched candlesticks are not a problem when they are unified by these sweet fresh flower and berry embellishments. Group three or more candlesticks of differing heights together for a sweet centerpiece.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/tv/martha_stewart_show/show_photos/3051_3100/3053_052108_centerpiece_xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/tv/martha_stewart_show/show_photos/3051_3100/3053_052108_centerpiece_xl.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo: <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/fall-centerpieces/#slide_13">Marthastewart.com</a></span></div><br />This mirrored tray centerpiece spotted on Martha Stewart couldn't be any easier. Simply throw a few mums into small vintage vases and add some votive candles. The combination of the mirrored tray, glowing candles and deep orange mums will create a centerpiece that has the warmth and flicker of a tiny fireplace.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/pub/ms_living/2009Q1//mla070142_0109_november_xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/pub/ms_living/2009Q1//mla070142_0109_november_xl.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo: <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/fall-centerpieces/#slide_18">Marthastewart.com</a></span></div><br />Flowers are always classic centerpieces. With all centerpieces, it's import to pay attention to the height of the flowers. No one likes to have to peak around the carnations to have a conversation across the table. Keep the flowers low, as seen on Martha Stewart here, and relatively unscented so as not to interfere with food or conversation flow.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.diylife.com/media/2007/11/3103715f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.diylife.com/media/2007/11/3103715f.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo: <a href="http://www.diylife.com/2007/11/01/a-quick-and-easy-thanksgiving-centerpiece/">DIYLife.com</a></span></div><br />Celebrating the bounty of the harvest is made super easy with this simple pile of mini-pumpkins in a classic pedestal bowl, as seen on AOL's DIY Life, with a few berried branches for texture. A trip to the grocery store and the backyard will likely yield the makings of this simple centerpiece.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/cm/goodhousekeeping/images/70/nuts-centerpiece-fb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/cm/goodhousekeeping/images/70/nuts-centerpiece-fb.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo: <a href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food/holidays/thanksgiving-centerpieces-easy-elegant?click=img_sr">Good Housekeeping</a></span></div><br />Clear glass vases of any shape or size can be filled with plump white candles and acorns or walnuts for a beautiful, textural centerpiece that offers both light and that sense of bounty and harvest. Mixing up the styles of the vases makes for a very interesting centerpiece, or use three or more of the same vase and place down the length of the table for a beautiful display.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://familyfun.go.com/assets/cms/crafts/paper-plate-cornucopia-thanksgiving-craft-photo-260-FF1105ALMBA05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://familyfun.go.com/assets/cms/crafts/paper-plate-cornucopia-thanksgiving-craft-photo-260-FF1105ALMBA05.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo: <a href="http://familyfun.go.com/thanksgiving/thanksgiving-craft-decorations/thanksgiving-table-decorations/paper-plate-cornucopia-669295/">FamilyFun.com</a></span></div><br />Of course, kids decorations are always a hit on Thanksgiving. And if you have a big family feast that includes the "kid's table", then this Paper Plate Cornucopia centerpiece will both entertain and enchant the kids throughout the day.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Reprinted with permission from </span><a href="http://www.networx.com/blog/8-earth-inspired-thanksgiving-centerpiec"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Networx.com</span> </a></div><div style="color: #b45f06; text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #b45f06; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU AND YOURS!</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/40/61AD69B5456EE9E48D48218DA34439B1.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to ::Surroundings::</a>

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Kelly Wearstler for Sferra

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlQiPO3571T2bDr8Vkn3zMJ16vFhjF9oeEGGPtxGSXQRtXdgGh7bjsnC7PeXd1IAEDYxbWQRZOURh8oXatM0Hd363QG3aQSZT2H9bz-ptvoEXjMQHmr5ket7BR7LKRpWj1IBgC43TtVKU9/s1600-h/Kelly+Wearstler+for+SFERRA+Luxury+Bed+Linens%7CTable+Linens%7CTable+Accesories_1236344550391.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310059531164957442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlQiPO3571T2bDr8Vkn3zMJ16vFhjF9oeEGGPtxGSXQRtXdgGh7bjsnC7PeXd1IAEDYxbWQRZOURh8oXatM0Hd363QG3aQSZT2H9bz-ptvoEXjMQHmr5ket7BR7LKRpWj1IBgC43TtVKU9/s400/Kelly+Wearstler+for+SFERRA+Luxury+Bed+Linens%7CTable+Linens%7CTable+Accesories_1236344550391.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 415px; height: 159px;" /></a><br />Kelly Wearstler has released a new collection of products for bed and table with <a href="http://www.kellywearstlerforsferra.com">Sferra</a>. Is it me, or do these all seem kind of wan...<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.kellywearstlerforsferra.com/photos/product/large/105370S28/table-linens/thistle.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.kellywearstlerforsferra.com/photos/product/large/105370S28/table-linens/thistle.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 417px; height: 417px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.kellywearstlerforsferra.com/photos/product/large/105370S3/duvet-covers/raked-sand.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.kellywearstlerforsferra.com/photos/product/large/105370S3/duvet-covers/raked-sand.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 410px; height: 410px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.kellywearstlerforsferra.com/photos/product/large/105370S26/table-linens/confetti.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.kellywearstlerforsferra.com/photos/product/large/105370S26/table-linens/confetti.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 402px; height: 402px;" /></a><br />I'm missing the old Kelly over the top Hollywood glam style, I have to admit. Here's a little touch in this vignette of bedding:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.kellywearstlerforsferra.com/photos/product/large/105370S8/duvet-covers/tracery.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.kellywearstlerforsferra.com/photos/product/large/105370S8/duvet-covers/tracery.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 414px; height: 414px;" /></a><br />This new collection certainly matches her new style that showed up in Domino last year, including the use of the same vintage copper table lamp.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0dQtUZYdl75bNSzDRS2w6kNv8xL3CZ4VPoQi1CZBP6rdIQF_qMItz3cNInXS0KGtBw7cNUXr__sXbWQj9C_xG27kW1Xt5qpiRMASunWayAqU92dOiqr8r_sT4f5U8gj5INW5G8hQth_3b/s1600-h/gasl_kelly_wearstler_01.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310065693118891490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0dQtUZYdl75bNSzDRS2w6kNv8xL3CZ4VPoQi1CZBP6rdIQF_qMItz3cNInXS0KGtBw7cNUXr__sXbWQj9C_xG27kW1Xt5qpiRMASunWayAqU92dOiqr8r_sT4f5U8gj5INW5G8hQth_3b/s400/gasl_kelly_wearstler_01.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 302px; height: 320px;" /></a><br />Overall, the images in this collection are pretty weak - the photography poor and the styling is terrible. What results are cheap looking products. I hope they are nicer looking in person!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/40/61AD69B5456EE9E48D48218DA34439B1.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a><br /><br /><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to ::Surroundings::</a></p>

Kelly Wearstler for Sferra

Kelly Wearstler has released a new collection of products for bed and table with Sferra . Is it me, or do these all seem kind of wan... I...

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