Patty_cakes, I don't have cable so have never seen Sandra Lee. The chargers I just bought are a funny kind of lime, maybe more of a citron and I think they look great with white and yellow. I'm going to use pink with mine for Easter.

Hi Sandy, i'm doing something unusual on a Saturday, babysitting for my 8mo. grandbaby~he plays and so do I. I needed to get myself away from the painting for a couple of days.LOL

Were those the chargers you got from DT? I can't keep my threads straight!LOL I haven't bought any chargers yet,mainly because I don't know what color I should get. Your green sounds very pretty for spring, and maybe you can even use them for Christmas with pink OR red, and silver or gold~saw a lot of lime and pink ornaments this year. Just another thought so they wouldn't necessarily be a warm-season table item.

Can't wait to see your Easter table, Sandi. Your Valentine table was very romantic! ;o)

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Patty_cakes, Yes, the limey chargers came from DT. I've been playing with them a little and I love them mixed several different ways.

Have fun with your grandson. GC are so much fun. Hopefully mine are coming for a week during spring break in March and I'm really excited about spending time with them.

Patty, I think I have it recorded, but I haven't watched it yet. The one yesterday, she just arranged the food on a table by a chair where she could sit and read a book--I wanted a pretty table. I saw her book at Michael's but was in a hurry so didn't take time to flip through it--if it shows her pretty tables, it might tempt me!
I watch my little GD every Sunday and sometimes during the week as well. When she is here, she gets my undivided attention--I know how quickly they grow up, so I want to enjoy every moment while I can. ;o) Know you will enjoy your GS--and hopefully rest up from the painting.

Sandi, your chargers sound very versatile--can't wait to see them with your pretty pink dishes. ;o)

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Sandra Lee a/k/a "Aunt Sandy" does a tablescape on all of her shows. She must have some budget as they are always nice and the kitchen appliances and kitchen decorations always match the show's theme. We all call her Aunt Sandy and get a real kick when she says "it's cocktail time". I get the impression she loves her cocktails. The other day she made a beer margarita. Sounded gross to me, but I am not a beer drinker.

On one show she decorated a tree with barware (wine glasses, etc.). DD thinks she's hysterical. The one thing I want that she has is her June Cleaver t-shirt. I have checked online and cannot find one like it.

I think the ladies here on this forum would like the tablescape portion of the show. It's always the last segment. Sandra gives tips on where to get the things she uses, etc.

Luvs, I got four of Carolyne Roehme's books from the library I am glad I did before I ask for one as a gift. The notebooks aren't too good, just repeats of what she put in the large book. I am still waiting for another of her large books, I think it is a passion for parties. They are getting it for me from another lib. Her large books are an investment, so I want to make sure it is worth it!!
I didn't catch Semi Homemade, I know we discussed her coctail habit on here before!! I am sure they will re run it
In case any of you watch House Hunters, my friend is going to be on it in Mar . It is funny that they actually had their home before they pretend to look at 2 others and then make their decision!! Show Biz!

Kathleen, that is a good idea to see if the library can get any of them. The last time I went there, I checked out some decorating books--but couldn't find much with tablesettings or vignettes. I might ask at the information desk next time. You are right, books are an investment any more--nice to be able to check it out first.

Labmomma, that was the part that amazed me about her show--that they changed out the "kitchen" decor to go with that day's theme. Sure makes it fun to see what it will be each time. LOL Now that I've sort of gotten used to her voice and mannerisms, I can actually concentrate on what she is making--I like the idea of semi homemade--the easier the better as far as I am concerned. But I mainly want to see her tablesettings! Wonder why? LOL

Sandi, guess I am going to have to make a trip to Dollar tree in the next couple of days to check out those chargers (I don't have any yet of any kind) and see if they have the candle holders like you found. See what you are doing to me????? LOL

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L'momma, I had no idea it was a food and 'table setting' show~i'll definitely try to catch it more often as I was impressed with what she put together today.

I think I mentioned that I bought her children's cookbook for my GD(who loves to cook and watch cooking shows!)for Christams. I should have looked thru it, but didn't. Heck, she may have given some simple tips for tablescapes, easy for kids, super easy for adults. LOL ;o)

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Patty, I finally got to watch the "daisy" show today--those were darling plates! She even explained that the centerpiece was a large upside down bowl with a matching cake stand on top. Then she had the "cocktails" set on top of that with green and yellow ribbons and a daisy tied on the stem part of the glasses. Matching candlesticks and flowers completed the centerpiece, and the table setting was just the plate and salad plate with the napkin tied with ribbon and a daisy. Very fresh and pretty looking. With plates that pretty and decorative, you don't need much else, right?

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