Tablescape - Coffee Break In the Garden

The term "Coffee Break" has many meanings. It could be a quick slurp of java as you head out the door, a pause in the work day, friends chatting about not much, or relaxing and whiling away the day. I opt for the last definition!

I think "coffee breaks" refresh the mind and soul and actually make a person more productive. So in the midst of yard work, enjoy a moment of refreshment. And, of course, it should be pretty!

Pick the prettiest spot in your yard, whether it is in the sun or shade and set up camp. This is really a quick set-up (10 minutes or less), because you need the extra time to enjoy and not fuss!

Grab furniture that is moveable and easy to carry. A side table and 2 lightweight chairs are perfect- you can now even call the neighbor over to join you, or not. A chaise lounge is also a great piece of furniture to have around.

Now lets make it pretty! Real china, a sprig or two of cut flowers from the garden, and a pillow to soften the look adds to the ambience. Of course, I am into linens and need a tablecloth out there! Store bought cookies look fabulous on pretty china. It's all in the presentation.

And the most important part of the whole scheme- a basket of much-loved, beautifully illustrated magazines and books. Keep these ready and waiting by the door for a quick browse through. These books are meant to inspire and nourish the creativity within you. Think of all the great ideas that will flow into your garden after your "coffee break"!

Sip the tea, coffee, lemonade, and sit back and relax! These moments are fleeting, so enjoy them while they last.

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Coffee and End Tables - The Right Combination Can Be Stellar

When it comes to living room furniture two standards are the coffee and the end tables. They might match or simply complement each other, but without them you would just have a room with a sofa.

Coffee and end tables are used for many things from eating or resting feet to holding a cold drink or the remote control. The coffee table is usually in front of the sofa while the end tables are commonly nestled beside a chair or sofa. They are made of many things from wood to glass to wrought iron and travertine these tables can add subtle elegance or a punch of style to any loving room.

Sure you can trudge from furniture store to furniture store to department store to see what is available in the world of coffee and end tables. But the best way to see what is available is by shopping online. Browse through an eclectic selection of tables from wrought iron pedestals to wooden kangaroos in the comfort of your own home. It may even make it easier to imagine your new tables in the very room you're sitting in.

Choose from glass tops and marble veneers to a golf club pedestal or a rich cherry finish. Maybe you like the look of two smaller tables bunched together or one large one to make a contemporary statement. Whatever you choose, first and foremost make sure it fits in your living room.

Second make sure it matches your motif. You can pick tables that are conversation starters or tables that aren't too pretty. Just make sure the tables you choose speak to you and represent your personal style. After all you don't want your home to look like a picture in a magazine you want it to look like somebody actually lives there; you. You'll never be more comfortable than in a house filled with furniture that you love.

So before you pick a collection of coffee and end tables for your living room take a look around. What colors or themes do you want to carry through the room? Do you like shabby chic or Victorian? Maybe you are into the simple and clean modern look or maybe you would prefer something a bit more traditional? Once you have decided this than look for tables that match your color scheme. Remember if you pick something on the plain side you can always rejuvenate with a fresh coat of paint and some new drawer pulls.

You'll also have to make sure you get tables that are the right height for kicking up your feet or setting down your soda. You don't want something too low or too high. Once you have found your perfect tables the real fun comes in arranging your living room to get the most use out of them. Then you can sit back, relax and enjoy your beautiful living room. You have a place for a lamp to read by and your magazines to pile up. You're living in high style.

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