I have a good friend with impeccable taste. It's always so fun to visit her house and just soak in the serenity and beauty. One of the things she does, is to always have a fully set dining table, with her pretty dishes out, and seasonal decor. In fact, she cracked me up because they are just building a new house and moving. She was not even close to moved in, with boxes everywhere, but had set up her dining table. You gotta love it! As she said, "Priorities!" lol

When I was at Walmart last week I found a tablecloth, napkins and napkin holders that I really liked and thought, "why not?" I'd purchased gold chargers on sale after Christmas last year and by everyday dishes matched just fine. (I have a large set with plenty left for everyday use) So I set up a "pretty" table that I plan to leave set.  I really enjoy walking in and seeing it each time I come in the door.

But the real added bonus?? NO ONE LEAVES PILES OF STUFF ON THE TABLE ANYMORE!! That was normally, the first place "stuff" would get dropped when someone came in the door. What a lovely solution to an annoying problem.

And we did use the table for Kevin's birthday. Brad will be home on Monday, for two days, and I think we'll use the dining table then as well. Gee...we might actually start using this room now!