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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

The Marketplace at Common Ground

Hi Everyone, it's time again for

The Marketplace at Common Ground

It's hard to believe, but October is almost over...

yikes!

And before we know it

Thanksgiving and Christmas

will be nipping at our heels.

So keep in mind as you're listing and browsing

that the prime time for shopping is upon us.

Time to get serious, y'all!

OK, so have you seen these a.dor.a.ble deer mounts

from Sarah at Upscale Downhome?

OH MY GOSH, these are great!

(can we call deer antlers adorable?)

Sure beats the bony, hairy, scruffy look.

just sayin'...

these are just so fun for Christmas!

so here's some great links from last week:

Vintage Deer Antler on Plaid Mount

from Upscale Downhome

Beautiful Vintage White Turkey Platter

from Shenita at Embellishments by SLR

Antique Miniature Doll Dresser

from Gizmo and Hooha

Give Thanks Pillow

from the Burlap Cottage

Vintage Silverplate Shaker Photo Holder

from Sweet Southern Vintage

and say Hello to Sheila from Tattered Goods

'cause she's in the Sponsor Spotlight this week.

Here are a few of her lovely pieces from her store.

Handmade Christmas Stocking

Ruffled Farmhouse FloursackTea Towel

French Farmhouse Ruffled Pillow

Thank you Sheila,

I love visiting your Etsy Shop to see all your new designs.

Hope you all will check out Tattered Goods

for your Christmas Shopping list!

I still have sponsor space available, so if you're interested in joining the family, check out my "Advertise" page at the bottom of my header, then email me with the tag "Advertise".

This is a link party for items that are FOR SALE ONLY. So now it's time to join in with up to three of your items from your Etsy Shop or Online Boutique. Please have a direct link to your item if possible. And remember, this link party is for selling AND for shopping, so check out some of the other links and since this link is live all week, please come back throughout the week and visit the new listings. I'd love for you to be a follower of this blog, Common Ground, and let your readers know about this new selling venue. Thanks bunches for joining in, love having you here!!

xoxo,

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Outdoor Fall Tablescape

There are some of us that really love our Fall issue magazines. We keep them and drag them back out each year to study and savor; taking mental note on ideas that we each year translate into our own homes. My Autumn publication stack just keeps getting bigger and bigger, and each year my favorite story and photo shoot will always be their outdoor Fall tablescapes and parties. So for the last two years I've gone all out and created an outdoors tablescape and setting that celebrates the season with a vintage party feel.

Departing from the party atmosphere of the last two years, I wanted a simple and quiet getaway by using all white, and neutrals, then letting the subtle beauty of nature complete the moment. Pumpkins, falling leaves, and bittersweet share the setting.

I always enjoy this secluded spot on our patio, under a very large Japanese Maple. My old iron bistro set became my stage for a quiet outdoors afternoon of enjoying the crisp air, beautiful leaves, and the company of a few squirrels and birds.

I wanted an elegant touch, so two of my Heisey goblets were chosen for their intricate lace pattern and delicate look. A chilled bottle of my favorite Riesling waits to be poured.

A vintage wicker lunch hamper with a happy fat pumpkin.

On our recent trip to St. Louis I found this wonderful large ironstone soup tureen from England. Filled with a hearty stew, and with a loaf of crusty French bread, it's the perfect late afternoon supper.