I adore these linen placemats from Simrin, available at Burke Decor or Velocity. A set of four includes a silk-screened pig, hen, cow, and sheep. Placed on a farmhouse or bare wood table, these would look so natural and lovely. And I know passing by the table each day, I couldn’t help but chuckle at them. They are adorable!
Simrin pig placemat
Farmhouse placemats
I am loving the look of double placemats these days. They are a nice alternative to runners while still providing a pop of color and texture to a table.
Stores are carrying double placemats more and more these days, but if you don’t see them in stock, you can always take a regular runner and turn it crosswise on the table.
I made double placemats for my Thanksgiving table last week. So easy! Standard runners are 16″ wide, but I made mine 18″ to make sure they covered the width of the charger.
Easy DIY double placemats for my Thanksgiving table
These neutral double placemats from CB2 are fabulous and would work with almost any decor.
duo linen placemat for two, from CB2
While my husband and I do not have children, the majority of our social circle does and we have been blessed by getting to know each of them and watching them grow — their little personalities emerging, their hobbies and interests developing, their clever comments and cute expressions…
So when we are invited to a party at a home where the hosts have children, we try to bring a hostess gift that the whole family will enjoy. For we are thankful not only to spend time with the parents, but to visit with the children as well. A bottle of wine or a bouquet of flowers, while lovely, may not express that sentiment quite as well!
Here are a few playful, family-friendly ideas for hostess gifts to bring the next time you are visiting with your friends and their children:
I love these world maps from A+R Store. Perhaps its the education degrees talking, but I love how they serve a dual role — both a playful aesthetic and an opportunity to teach and learn something while at the dinner table. Fun!
World Dinner Maps from A+R Store
These game pads are perfect for a family who is often on the go. Have the pads personalized with the family’s name or with the children’s names. Who doesn’t love a good game of tic-tac-toe or hangman?!
Personalized Game Pad Set from Neiman Marcus
Dominoes is such a fun game and it can be adapted for many age groups. This colorful set is fabulous!
Dominoes Set available through Amazon.com
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