Rustic Glam Thanksgiving Table Setting

I love nature-inspired decorating, but I love touches of glam by adding silver or gold to mix it up a bit. Natural elements in tablescapes like cotton, pheasant feathers, walnuts, pinecones, and raffia add rusticity where gold goblets, chargers, and glittered napkin holders add the sparkle for a cozy, but sophisticated Thanksgiving feast!

To see more: http://sophiasdecor.blogspot.com/2012/11/thanksgiving-table-setting.html

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Tamara Goldstein

Neither rustic nor glamorous. Far too large for the table and far too tall for guests to see over. Are those cotton balls? As one who plans events for a living and often creates tablescapes, this is a major fail, on every level.

on Nov 08, 2012 · Like 1
Donna R Lumberton, TX

Again Sophie, it's beautiful. Tamara Goldstein, why don't you post some of your tablescapes so we can say rude things to you.

on Nov 08, 2012 · Like 3
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

WHOA - Tamara Goldstein - and just who appointed you as party planner of the year!! I seriously beg to differ with you - Clearly you are rather short-sighted and have not had a lot of exposure to the shabby chic sophisticated style!!

on Nov 08, 2012 · Like 3
TaniaC Fairfield, IL

Wow!!! Sophia's - Live Beautifully This Is absolutely Stunning♥ I am in the Prossess of making My own Dining Room Table and I may Use some of you Ideas to decorate it when I'm Finished...Thank you for Sharing.♥
Hahahahahahaha! <GRIN> Susan S and Donna R Good onya Ladies :>)

on Nov 09, 2012 · Like 2
Tamara Goldstein

WHOA - Susan S - "shabby chic" was out five years ago and there was never anything sophisticated about it. That is why it is "shabby" as it lacks sophistication. I've planned literally thousands of events, from dinner for three in a private home to dinner for 5,000 at Grant Park in Chicago, 1,500 at Chicago's Union Station, Field Museum, etc. trust me, I know my business.

on Nov 13, 2012 · Like 0
Tamara Goldstein

Donna, I prefer to show my table settings to my clients, but thank you for the inquiry.

on Nov 13, 2012 · Like 0
Donna R Lumberton, TX

Well Tamara Goldstein, I was the first woman on the moon but I only show pictures to other astronauts. What's your point in being so rude? This is a fun place, you might like it and learn some things, if you toned it down a bit. Or a LOT!

on Nov 13, 2012 · Like 2
Becky H Tampa, FL

Sophia's - Live Beautifully what a highly attractive table you've created, not too formal, not too casual. It's a table anyone can sit down to and feel pampered without feeling stuffy..........until they rise from the table fully stuffed. It has inspired some ideas for mine. Thanks for sharing!

on Nov 13, 2012 · Like 3
Becky H Tampa, FL

Tamara Goldstein you may know your business, but you don't know good manners.

on Nov 13, 2012 · Like 4
Tamara Goldstein

Donna, give it a rest. People place photos on a web site. If they are not open to criticism, they should not post or if they are thin skinned perhaps they should reserve the right to remove posts they don't like. If you are the moderator, perhaps you wish to delete my remarks. Why does my opinion have to either agree with yours or be complimentary? Why am I not entitled to have a dissenting opinion? I did not make this place anything less than fun, you are the one who turned this into a ...»
cause celeb. Additionally, I will not be bullied into posting photographs of my work. I spend a lot of time with my clients, carefully selecting table linens, patterns for dinnerware, flatware and glassware to match the occasion, meal being served and the venue in which the event will take place. This is not something I do as a hobby, it is how I make my living and I am good at what I do, proving that each day to those who engage my services. It seems very easy for you to take me to task for expressing my dislike for the table setting, yet you do not exhibit the same restraint in your snide remarks nor your challenging me. Why don't we agree to disagree on this topic? I will refrain from having less than favorable comments and you may stop castigating me as though you were attempting to parent me.

on Nov 13, 2012 · Like 0
Tamara Goldstein

Dear Becky H, How have I exhibited poor manners? And, let me suggest to you that simply by virtue of the fact that you expressed my supposed lack of manners, you are displaying an abhorrent lack of manners. And, your grammar and syntax are atrocious. I might suggest that like Donna, you give it a rest as well. In fact, I believe I shall take my own advice. I don't believe my time is being well spent with you "ladies".

on Nov 14, 2012 · Like 0
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Tamara Goldstein - Sadly, you're missing the point! It's not what you say but how you say it. Try tempering your evaluations with more tack and finesse. If you talk to your clients in the tone you exhibited here, I'm surprised you have any 'clients' at all!!

on Nov 14, 2012 · Like 3
Donna R Lumberton, TX

Very good advice, Susan S! I personally question why any one would want to come to a social network such as this one and write negative and insulting remarks. You may think we are rude in responding to your ridiculous and off-base remarks but around here we call it, "defending a friend". If you don't like what Sophie has done, keep your opinions to yourself. Sophie didn't ask for them. Any one working in the service industry should understand how far being gracious and friendly will take you!

on Nov 15, 2012 · Like 2
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

She may fancy herself a 'professional' but that's a far cry from having class!!!

on Nov 15, 2012 · Like 1
Becky Blair, NE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGt9jAkWie4

on Nov 15, 2012 · Like 2
Donna R Lumberton, TX

Amen to that Becky

on Nov 15, 2012 · Like 0
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

AWWWWW . . . . YA JUST GOTTA LUV THUMPER!! ;~)

on Nov 15, 2012 · Like 1
The Endearing Home Cary, NC

Kristen - this is SO pretty! I love all of the natural elements, neutral colors with the touches of gold. Rustic Glam is a perfect description!!!! I Happy Thanksgiving : )

on Nov 17, 2012 · Like 1
Karen Cooper @ Dogs Don't... Decatur, GA

Gorgeous! This is so beautiful! Happy Thanksgiving!

on Nov 17, 2012 · Like 1
Karen Cooper @ Dogs Don't... Decatur, GA

It baffles me that people don't follow the old saying, if you can't say anything nice, you should not say anything at all.

on Nov 17, 2012 · Like 1
Brenda M Pittsburgh, PA

kristen - the tablescape is beautiful!!

on Nov 17, 2012 · Like 0
Tamara Goldstein

Ladies, you all have my sincere apologies. If I came off as rude or horrid, I do apologize. That was never my intent and I obviously became defensive over your criticism of my tone. While not all of Sophia's work is my taste, much of it is quite lovely and there are plenty of times when I've created something which I go back and look at and realize I don't like. None of us are perfect and we all have days when we turn out less than stellar work. I freely admit that. I think some of you ...»
were a tad harsh but so was I. In the future, should anyone find I've been a bit too critical, I'd hope you would send me a message. It was never my goat to offend or be hurtful, and again, for that I am truly contrite.
Wishing those of you in the States a lovely Thanksgiving and to those of you in other areas, have a wonderful week.

on Nov 17, 2012 · Like 0
Donna R Lumberton, TX

Tamara Goldstein, your apology is very nice and very sincere. If I came on too strong, I'm sorry for that too. It takes a lot for a person to apologize and I really admire you for doing so. Perhaps you are a perfectionist in your work and so you see things a little differently than those of us who don't do tablescapes, etc. for a living. I probably would be defensive about what I do as well. It's nice to see there are still ...»
people in this world who can apologize! It's not an easy thing to do. I remember as a child, all my mother had to say was "don't you think you should apologize" for whatever the situation was. My stomach would get butterflies and I knew she was right but gosh it was hard.

on Nov 17, 2012 · Like 2
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Tamara Goldstein - Well, now that we've all shown our "best sides" we can get on with being friends - or at least friendly!! I wholeheartedly agree w/Donna that it does indeed take a lot of courage for a person to apologize, but that also makes them a bigger and better person for having stepped up to the plate. I think we've all learned a lesson in humility and maybe eating a little 'crow' for Thanksgiving!! None of us want to be turkeys do we!! Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

on Nov 17, 2012 · Like 1
Becky H Tampa, FL

I'm not fond of adversity or poor manners, and turkeys are certainly endangered this time of year. All sounds good to me; let's move forward and enjoy the site for it's creativeness.

on Nov 18, 2012 · Like 2