Category Archives: dining room

To the Manor Born

Posted on January 31, 2011 by quintessence   •   41 Comments

I am already mourning the end of Downton Abbey. Oh how is it possible that we have in such a short time exhausted each and every episode? And how is it possible that the gentlemanly Julian Fellowes could choose to … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 25, 2010 by quintessence   •   6 Comments

From my home to yours. Here is where we will be having our meal later today. I wish you, dear readers, the very best wishes on Thanksgiving for you and your family.

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Turkey Tabletop

Posted on November 23, 2010 by quintessence   •   34 Comments

Before we are catapulted into the “big” holiday of the season, I wanted to pay un petit homage to, what seems this year, to be the orphan child of celebrations. Thanksgiving offers so many lovely decorating opportunities that seem to … Continue reading →

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This Old House

Posted on October 12, 2010 by quintessence   •   24 Comments

Almost four years ago, we downsized and moved to a more modest house next door – yes, next door. With our third child about to go away to school, my husband understandably decided that we didn’t need such a large … Continue reading →

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