Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Copper Tone ~Eggplant& Spinach Stacks

Look who is joining us tonight!  His whole famdamily trotted through my yard, devouring my hosta and finishing off the mums! There are so many of them, they are eating everything!

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On to the table.

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I found these peach mini rose plants  on sale in the supermarket and had to bring them home.

Placed in a copper pot I have had for ages, with some leaves, it became the centerpiece. I surrounded the pot with a leaf garland for that windblown look.  :)

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The cloth is a copper color striped  fabric from the Duralee Outlet.  It is large enough for my dining room, over 144 inches long.  I didn't want to cut it, so I gathered the ends with fall napkin rings from Villeroy and Boch.

I got that cloth plus 2 other pieces for 5 dollars total, plus a few squares of fabric samples.  I have a plaid one in the center under the centerpiece.

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The charger is a hammered  copper colored from Michael's.  Rust colored plate I think from the supermarket, leaf from Pfaltzgraff clearance outlet , 1.26.

The napkins were from there too, and the copper color beaded ring is from CTS, last week.

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The larger glass has a fleur de lis on it and is from CTS last week also.  The smaller ones and compotes are from Savers.

The leaf salt and pepper shakers are from Walmart.

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Little acorn s and p's.

Leaf dishes are Pfaltzgraff and the votives with the leaf dangle were 3 for $1 last year at CTS.

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Green swirl flatware picks up the green in the napkin.  It was from CTS.

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The little copper tea pot in the background was my mom's.

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What's for dinner?  Venison of course!  :)

I had an eggplant and I had some  fresh spinach.

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I panko and floured the eggplant slices,seasoned them  and baked them.  Spray the baking sheet well, and drizzle with olive oil. 

I chopped some red onion and sauteed it in a bit of  olive oil.  I put the fresh spinach in on top with a sprinkle of sugar and some pepper. Cover it.   After it wilts down stir in a heaping tablespoon of ricotta and a handful of freshly grated cheese, I used Locatelli.

Put the mixture in a ramekin, top with some mozzarella and put under the broiler to brown a bit.

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Stack the eggplant slices and top with the spinach. Simple and delicious.

I served it with golden brown shrimp.

I am joining Susan at BNOTP for Tablescape Thursday

Gollum for Foodie Friday

Diann at the Thrifty Groove for Thrifty Friday

The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sunday
Sherry at No Minimalist Here.
Yvonne for On the Menu Monday
Thank you ladies, for hosting, and thank you for stopping by!

74 comments:

  1. The 144" cloth was a great deal! Would be great on my table for Thanksgiving ;-) Love your fall tablescape!

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  2. Beautiful fall tablescape, Kathleen. the eggplant with spinach looks delicious too. We have the same critters traveling through our garden and yard too,cute but can be destructive.
    Stay warm and hope no more snow for you anytime soon.
    Sue

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  3. Those doggone deer are my arch enemies!!! They have chomped everything in our yard with a vengeance. I have tried all kinds of repellant, but nothing seems to work. It's so frustrating!!! This time of year, of course, they are running rampant and making the roads dangerous, too. There is so much road kill within a one-mile radius of our home that Granny and Uncle Jed would be thrilled!!!!! Gorgeous fabric...and only $5?!??!? What a deal!!! It's beautiful!!! Smart idea to gather it with the napkin rings. Very nice, Miss Kathleen!

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  4. Love the colors!!!! Everything blends perfectly with that copper pot and all of your amber glass. Just beautiful.

    - The Tablescaper

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  5. Beautiful tablescape! The copper pot made me think of my antique candy-making-copper bowl that hangs on the kitchen wall. It would be perfect for an centerpiece. I love how you have pulled all the pieces together.
    Beckie in Brentwood, TN

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  6. Beautiful as always! I love the amber glasses, just perfect. someday we will get a CTS in our cow town, such great finds.

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  7. Don't you just hate those uninvited guests in your yard...
    What a beautiful amber gold table...the wine stem and compote pattern is Park Lane by Colony. (I have them in blue) Your centerpiece is so pretty, love the peach roses.
    Have a wonderful week, Kathleen!

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  8. Hi Kathleen,
    I know all about those 4 legged fluffy tailed creatures! I chased 3 of them off tonight!
    I love your coppery, colorful table!
    And girlfriend, do you live near every outlet store in the USA?
    Seriously, we don't have many around here!
    Nummy food too!
    Hugs,
    Cindy

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  9. What a great deal on the tablecloth and napkins, Kathleen. Your table is beautiful, love the color and the food loks delicious. Will have to try the eggplant/spinach dish. Sorry about your yard guests. We have the same problem. The gardener and I planted some ornamental cabbage, pansies and snap dragon by the mailbox and the deer has been digging the plants and eating the cabbage. We have redone the flower bed 3 times already. Ugh!....Christine

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  10. Venison...I get it! Yum, yum Bambi. The copper pot sets a high standard for your table...it's gorgeous. Your Duralee outlet is such a treasure trove! I love the striped fabric. Thank you for inviting us to the table and for the delicious sounding recipe. Cherry Kay

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  11. Something needs to be done about these cute little deer marauding through the suburbs. Why can't venison be used to feed all the people who go to bed hungry in this country? My father and brother were hunters, and the meat is delicious when well prepared. The population growth of these animals needs to be checked, and it could be very constructive.

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  12. I'm having stemware envy! I love your amber glasses! I wish we had a CTS down here! Just beautiful...I love all the copper and amber colors in your linens and dishes...your dinner sounds heavenly!!! I actually grew up eating venison all the time!

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  13. Beautiful fall colors. I love anything copper!
    LOL @ the venison dinner after the first photo..wicked, wicked sense of humor!!

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  14. Kathleen!! I am so impressed!! You are not an orange girl, so this table is special. Love it as I am all about orange in all its glorious shades. I can't believe the items you find in your CTS. Mine has cwap. I was there today. Nothing like what you bought. Oh well. And Bambi, being vegan and all, probably smelled that delicious eggplant! xo

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  15. First things first - I will have a few of those fabulous shrimp! Yum.

    What a pretty and warm table. I love what you did with the corners of the tablecloth. That is a great touch. Copper chargers - I have to go and look for some of those. Really, this is so warm and lovely. I didn't do a table this week, I had had too much fun all month, so I decided I needed a rest, but I had to go out and visit and see everyone else's. Kind of liberating!

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  16. That's a very warm, pretty table K, it almost glows! Great fall colors. Love the spinach dish, I'll bet it's really good-enjoy:@)

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  17. How wonderful your fall tablescape is -- like a crisp walk through the woods, including a "wildlife" sighting.

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  18. Your Fall table is beautiful Kathleen! love the fabrics and copper, just gorgeous. Great idea using the napkin rings!

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  19. You cracked me up with famdamily. I haven't heard that expression in years.

    I love your colors on this table! I love copper and green together so much, and this was perfect. The glass ware came mainly from CTS? Awesome!

    I need to make a pilgrimage to Augusta in the very near future since that's the only one around here.

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  20. I love all the warm colors that you pulled together. That copper pot is adorable as your centerpiece. Great find on your fabrics, also!!!

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  21. Your table is gorgeous! I love your pretty copper pot! I don't have one piece of copper! :) Your dishes and linens are so pretty. Even that stinky little deer is so pretty although destructive!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  22. I know deer can be destructive but they sure are cute. Your table is so pretty, Kathleen. I love all the wonderful fall colors and that beautiful copper pot.

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  23. I was thinking about you last weekend with that surprise fall storm! Glad you made it through ok
    Love that idea of bringing in the long cloth with those napkin rings!
    I'm hungry...so what else is new after I visit your blog!

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  24. I have to tell you those gold glasses.. I had the whole set 45 years ago; used them for company. Did you ever bring back memories of good times.
    Your tablescape brought me back; thank you for sharing.
    Rita

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  25. With your frequent four legged visitors, I don't know how you have anything growing in your yard. As always, your table is a delight. One of these days I'm going to show up!

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  26. What a gorgeous table Kathleen -- I LOVE the amber glow it has. Eggplant is a favorite of mine -- YUM!!

    Deer do love the hostas, don't they :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  27. My hostas are gone too! We've oak trees along the side of our house and they just love eating acorns. Beautiful table - love the copper teakettle! Jennifer

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  28. I love that copper pot! It sets the mood for the whole lovely autumn feel. Such a pretty table! Sorry about the deer. They are so pretty. It is hard to remember how destructive they can be.

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  29. SO pretty. I love your copper colored table! I love the spots of green with the flatware and napkins. And your eggplant and spinach looks yummy!

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  30. That eggplant looks delish!!!!

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  31. I love the copper pot idea! So pretty with the leaves and roses. My only copper pans have long handles so probably wouldn't work so well. Hope you enjoyed the venison ;) I sure wish I liked eggplant - I've never been a fan except for batter and deep fried. I know - that's sad.

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  32. That is the funniest thing I have ever read...famdamily! You are the best Kathleen!

    I love your Autumnal tablescape and thanks for sharing your eggplant recipe! I love eggplants!

    Best wishes and happy weekend,
    Natasha.

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  33. Just gorgeous!! I LOVE these colors, especially the copper! Beautiful and, as always, your bargains are AMAZING!!

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  34. This is just beautiful, K.
    Love the copper colors.

    I've heard the deer are just EVERYwhere. Out here, where it's been so dry, the deer and other wild animals are dying from lack of water.

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  35. We've got TONS of deer, too, Kathleen! I just captured some photos of them right outside my sewing room window. I laughed at your comment " venison for dinner"!
    My brother hunts them & they love it after marinating it in Italian salad dressing. I've had his smoked, BBQ version, too. Its good!

    What a pretty idea you had to use that beautifully shiny copper kettle to hold your centerpiece! It looks so warm & glowing!
    Gathering the too-long tablecloth with napkin rings is a BRILLIANT solution & a sweet decorative touch as well. ~~note to self: COPY THAT!~~

    I love the amber glow of this entire table & I really loved seeing your Mom's teakettle!

    Wish I'd seen your method of doing eggplant last month when I had them coming out my ears! I look forward to trying it though. Thanks!

    fondly,
    Rett

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  36. Your eggplant looks fantastic, Kathleen. I think my picky one would love it! Very pretty table.

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  37. Hi Kathleen,

    Your posts always make me laugh! :) I'm sorry about your plants; we have a serious deer problem in our area too. We had a mother and two young ones living in the woods behind our house, and they grazed here all summer and fall one year. I fell for your venison joke, of course. Too funny! Now your eggplant, on the other hand, made my mouth water. It looks sooo yummy.

    I enjoyed your tablescape; love all the fall colors and I'm a real fan of copper. I'm planning to use some in one of my fall tablescapes. Thanks for sharing your photos and recipe.

    Hugs,

    Denise at Forest Manor

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  38. Im not sure about the Venison, you had me at egg plant though and it looks great. Richard

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  39. Hi Kathleen - you always set the most lovely tables. And you know, eggplant is a personal favorite of mine. I love spinach too, so this would be a welcome dish on my plate!

    :)
    ButterYum

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  40. I really love this table and all the coppery colors! The tablecloth is wonderful and how clever to just gather it up like that! You always set the prettiest tables! hugs, Linda

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  41. The amber glassware is so warm and gives the table a wonderful glow. Your mention of the deer and the venison really cracked me up...like I should laugh...we have the same issues in our yard. The eggplant spinach stacks are a must try...unique and delicious.

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  42. Now wait a minute...where'd you get the venison? Hahahahaha... Oh what a funny link back to your first comments. This is a beautiful harvest table!

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  43. Kathleen, I'm loving that plaid cloth, and what a great idea for making it fit a smaller table. (You're so smart). Your table looks beautiful. you should have gotten your venison before it ate your plants! laurie

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  44. What great deals! Beautiful table! Love the copper tea pot Thanks for sharing,JoAnn

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  45. Hi Kathleen! Glad to hear you've got some nice weather going on there. It fluctuates here, but has basically been very nice.

    Love your table and your eggplant looks delicious. I have to experiment with cornflake crumbs or gluten free breadcrumbs. My Mom used to make me eggplant all the time, before I had to go gluten free. I really miss a good eggplant parm.

    Your name came up this past week! I had breakfast and met up with Sue from Sullivan and Murphy!

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  46. We were both on the same "copper" wavelength this week! I love the table. All the warm colors are so perfect for Fall. And lots of great bargains on this table as well! Thank you for joining TTF and have a fun day!

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  47. You have deer and I have rabbits devouring thing they oughtn't!

    Well that didn't stop you from creating a lovely tabesetting. Love the warn amber colors. Perfect for the appetizing eggplant!

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  48. Beautiful fall tablescaping! The deer run down the field beside us & the only deer that's made it's way into our yard so far was, the baby, it left pretty quickly. Pat

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  49. I love the copper pot as a centerpiece!! Yes I was in NY this week but all I did was work. Somehow NY just isn't the same when the most of your time is in a conference room and an office. I did attend an event one night at Gotham Hall and it was beautiful.

    One of these days I need to get back up just for a visit (minus work obligations).

    I love the fall table setting.

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  50. I just realized I haven't seen or commented on this one! Love the beautiful fall tablescape and all the "coppertones!"

    I need to get busy on another tablescape.

    Katherine

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  51. Funny thing Kathleen, I was in NJ for the past week! Got to see the snow (and drive in it!). I had limited internet (dial up at my 89 year old father's house!) so I'm just catching up now. I love copper so of course I love this table. So rich looking! Thanks for visiting!

    Robin
    Robin Flies South

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  52. Your table is literally aglow! how beautiful!
    What a delicious way to use eggplant! I love that you paired it with Spinach! YUMMY!
    Thanks for joining ON THE MENU MONDAY and bringing us this savory dish and lovely fall table!
    Yvonne

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  53. Those leaf dishes are Pfalzgraff? How did I manage to miss those? Clearly I haven't been following the patterns the way I used to. Your table is lovely. Fall colors are just so warm and cozy, aren't they. The copper pot in the center really sets things off.

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  54. MMMM, this sounds GOOD!!! I haven't SEEN any deer but they leave evidence that they have been here, LOL! Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great week, where has the time gone, I can't believe it is almost Thanksgiving!!! XO, pinky

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  55. Looks so good! I will be making this. Such a beautiful, colorful table. -- Joann

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  56. What a fabulous recipe - eggplant LOVE!
    Hugs,
    Lisa
    the enchanted oven

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  57. Love your eggplant recipe! Looks delicious. Can't wait to make it. Oh, those deer are a real pain, I've had to make sure everything I plant is deer resistant and sometimes they still nibble on it!
    -Lynn

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  58. Such a stunning table so perfect for the season.
    The recipes sounds just the sort of thing I love to eat, don't have panko but do have breadcrumbs to use instead.

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  59. I love all of the amber on your table, Kathleen! Your plates look like mine, which came from Kroger! Gotta love the grocery store... I'm pretty sure that some ol' deer is eating my hostas. They are down to nubs! We woke up to a mess on the lower patio this morning. Apparently, one of them got hungry and hallowed out one of my pumpkins. Nothing worse than stringy punkin innards on my new patio bricks. ICK!

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  60. The warmth of all the colors on this table really shine through Kathleen. I love the amber glasses and I am sure you got a wonderful deal on them! I am glad you aren't having venison. I have never gotten over the venison sandwiches my grandma used to give us as we left her home or the venison stew my husband once made. I know that they cause a lot of destruction, but venison just doesn't taste good. Joni

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  61. Hi Kathleen,

    I gave you the Triple Cute Award for your blog. Please come visit my blog to read about it. :)

    Hugs,

    Denise at Forest Manor

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  62. Hi Kathleen, Your tablescape is so warm and inviting. I love the colors. The recipe sounds heavenly. My husband loves eggplant. Thanks for sharing so many wonderful recipes. I am your newest follower. Enjoy your day! Linda

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  63. Your tablescape is so beautiful, and the eggplant and spinach looks wonderful!

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  64. Lovely as always...and the dinner makes my mouth water. What is CTS? I want some of that flatware with colored handles. I've looked at my TJMaxx and Homegoods but have never seen any in colors I can use. Love your green!

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  65. Kathleen, you are really kucky that I live so far away. Otherwise I might camp out on your front porch and try to get you to invite me to dinner every night! It all looks so delicious. (Well, except for the venison part.)
    I love the way you used a copper pot as your centerpiece! Why don't I ever think of these things? The amber glass sure give a warm glow to the table too.

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  66. Love your table, Kathleen! The copper pot is gorgeous! And I like your visitor, too! :-) Hope you are having a great week!...hugs...Debbie

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  67. Hope all is well with you. Haven't seen you around in awhile. laurie

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  68. Me, again. Imagine my delight when I went to the mailbox today and pulled out a small weighty package from New York. I am absolutely thrilled with the generous gift of the 12 beaded napkin rings. I can hardly wait to use them in one of my tablescapes. I already invision so many different ways to use them. They're going to be great! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!!!!

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  69. I love copper and have quite a few pieces of it in my home. This is such a pretty table. The eggplant and spinach stack sounds so amazing --I ahve to try tht very soon!

    I have been so busy the past few weeks =trying to catch up after returning from California and Floria, and I guess you have been busy, too, Kathleen! Hope all is well!

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  70. Hi Kathleen....who knew you could make a centerpiece using a cooper pot....brilliant!!....I have a hammered one from WS and never would have thought to use it like that......do you need any pumpkin pudding this year??....our stores down here are filled with it....let me know and I can mail it to Kathleen in Michigan....

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  71. WHAT A FANTASTIC TABLE SETTING! And food also! Now this is what I call a post and then some! Everything is beautiful, cleverly done and affordable. What more can a blogger ask for!!
    I think I need to follow you because I don't want to miss a thing! :)
    Mona

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  72. Beautiful table ~ great buys and food that looks and sounds divine.

    xo
    Pat

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  73. Venison for dinner! That will teach those critters to dine in your garden. LOL
    Table looks lovely as always and the dinner is making me hungry. ;-)

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