I'm all about the table. I always have been. I think I got it from my dad, who was pretty much all about the table too. 
He enjoyed a place mat and full compliment of silverware for each meal. Even soup. (I'm not that bad.)
There are so many fun ideas out there.
Have you ever noticed that somehow the food tastes better when the table is awesome? 
For me, it's about following the prophet. There is no gray area.
“It always has been when a man was sent of God with the priesthood and he began to preach the fullness of the gospel, that he was thrust out by his friends, who are ready to butcher him if he teach things which they imagine to be wrong; and Jesus was crucified upon this principle.”
“Woe, woe be to that man or set of men who lift up their hands against God and His witness in these last days: for they shall deceive almost the very chosen ones!
“In consequence of rejecting the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Prophets whom God hath sent, the judgments of God have rested upon people, cities, and nations, in various ages of the world, which was the case with the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, that were destroyed for rejecting the Prophets.”
November is one of my favorite months for storytime. Here are a few of my favorites:Turk's parents are proud of him, the biggest, strongest, most graceful bird at Wishbone Farm. "He's a dancer," says his mother. "He's an athlete," says his father. "He's a goner," says his little brother, Runt. But no one ever listens to Runt -- even after people with seasonal plans and roasting pans begin showing up at Wishbone Farm, or even after the juiciest turkeys are chosen, one by one.
Milly and the Macy's Parade by Shana Corey
When decorating for the holidays, one of the things that I'm a big fan of is mixing natural things with china, silver, and crystal. I'll stick pine cones in a Waterford bowl, pile red pears and pomegranates in a silver Revere bowl, and mixed nuts on a silver compote. It adds warmth and isn't as fussy looking.
When using tapers, never be afraid to mix and match the candlesticks. It's more interesting that way! 
Use floral wire to string together evergreens or cranberries to create your own candle rings.
And who says you have to put candles on your candlesticks? I've used pears, apples, and even ornaments on my candlesticks. Mixing and matching is half the fun!
She never had to make up her mind on just one pattern, and when one broke? No worries about finding a replacement!)
A few years ago I saw this idea in a magazine and thought I'd give it a try for Thanksgiving. 
It turned out rather whimsical and festive. 
I doubled up the cheesecloth going around the window to give it body. If I were to do it again, I think I would add yet another layer, and perhaps be a bit more elaborate with the bows. 
