Even though this color is a neutral (Martha Stewart Crevecoeur), it’s still a bold color and really makes a statement and draws the eye in.Wimpy colors just can’t do the heavy lifting, decor-wise, that’s needed to make up for the lack of a real solid tile or stone backsplash..

Alternatively, you can also use strips of fabric if you have a beautiful patterned fabric that you’d like to use to decorate your tabletop.Simply fold the fabric into a long strip to hide the frayed, unfinished edges, then iron it to help it hold its shape.

Here’s an example of a strip of fabric that I used on one occasion..Decorating ideas from our home:.Timeless Farmhouse Dining Room Refresh.

Iron that piece of fabric flat and then fold in the two sides to hide the frayed edges.Make sure you have the pretty side of the fabric showing when you’re done.

go ahead and pinch that bow again.. Take your ribbon or your strip of fabric and wrap it firmly around the middle of your pinched bow, so that it holds the napkin in just the right bow shape.. Add a dab of hot glue to one edge of the ribbon and press the other end to it to hold your loop together at the back of your bow.

Trim away any excess ribbon or fabric to keep things neat and tidy.. Repeat as needed until you have enough bows for each place setting at your table.You have to trim down the tree anyway so it can drink and fit inside your house, why not re-use those pieces?

wood slice snowman ornaments.last year and this year I hope to come up with a few more ideas for these tree pieces.

They look great when they’re all hung up!.If you find a couple of Christmas napkins that you really love, why not whip up one of these.