Placemats, Tablecloths, Napkins …
Houston, we have a problem.
Not the fact that I spent an hour last night painstakingly reorganizing all my placemats, napkins, tablecloths and tablerunners.
Not the fact that I actually spent extra time to group like things together and like colors together.
Not the fact that I edited my supply and came up with a nice stack for friends and family to pick through.
Not the fact that no matter how many pieces I have a) I always feel like I could add more at any time and b) I never seem to have exactly what I’m looking for for the specific occasion I’m setting the table for.
But the fact that just as I closed the cabinet door, pleased with myself on a job well done, I stumbled upon a whole ‘nother box of placemats, napkins and tablecloths left to still unpack! Ack!
August 18th, 2007 at 3:30 am
HA! I’m sorry to hear that. Where did you get your collection? I always check thrift stores for anything cute, but it’s one of those items that I don’t let myself indulge in too often and I usually just cook for myself.
August 18th, 2007 at 5:46 am
From that photo, you look pretty organized!
August 18th, 2007 at 6:19 am
You know I have that same problem right now. Just when I think I’m finished putting some such thing away BAM! a new box appears and I have no more room to put more stuff. It’s so dang frustrating!
Hope you’re able to find room for your box of stuff.
August 18th, 2007 at 10:45 pm
You go on girl, unpack that other box and organise, it’s what I’d do :)
August 19th, 2007 at 1:27 am
Kelly - hmm, all over the place really. I keep an eye on Crate & Barrel and Pottery Barn clearance sections of their websites (Pier 1 too). I always feel like I never have enough, so presents from family too. Our first house was close to a Dansk outlet, so I used to get a bunch there in their clearance section too. And hey, just because it’s just you doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself. ;)
Tastetv - lol, for now. ;)
Alisha - it’s like they mate behind our back, right?
Anonymous - :)
Cynthia - sigh … next weeks’ project.