Encourage Reading at the Table

Our theme this month is Entertaining and I decided to take a very literal approach with table decor incorporating text and typography in the design.

Each project takes a little creativity but is simple to do for even a last minute dinner party. I especially like the placemats with the dictionary definitions. The napkins are paper napkins stamped with rubber stamps and the tablecloth is done with fabric paint.

(Images: 1 Real Simple, 2 & 3 Country Living)

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Another idea is to paint the table top with chalkboard paint, and then write/draw on it. This was shown on an AT post not long ago.

posted by mirandabee on November 3rd 2009 at 2:19pm
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Martha Stewart suggested the photocopied dictionary page years ago and I still use it for wrapping presents displaying the key word prominently: birthday, anniversary, etc.

posted by Indy Jeffrey on November 3rd 2009 at 3:22pm
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LOVE those placemats. such a cute idea!

posted by CrissieF on November 5th 2009 at 7:53pm
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