tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387877928907784339.post905918105146611992..comments2023-10-28T04:38:57.407-07:00Comments on riddlelove: An Invitation ~ Dress a Table with MeKatie Riddlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842697893979039395noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387877928907784339.post-14512782693927833902012-04-25T13:51:51.734-07:002012-04-25T13:51:51.734-07:00My son surprised me with his interest in it. I th...My son surprised me with his interest in it. I think it felt special is all. :)Katie Riddlehttp://www.riddlelove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387877928907784339.post-51947505971360389392012-04-25T10:59:58.768-07:002012-04-25T10:59:58.768-07:00I love this idea! But...I have four sons and one ...I love this idea! But...I have four sons and one young (2 years old) daughter, and I'm not sure my boys would "get" it. It's worth trying, though.Mindy Isomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387877928907784339.post-60086766548467409842012-04-24T21:33:52.983-07:002012-04-24T21:33:52.983-07:00That's so wonderful! And it is totally rewardi...That's so wonderful! And it is totally rewarding to make your family feel special. :)Katie Riddlehttp://www.riddlelove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387877928907784339.post-7986758216834531102012-04-24T21:32:51.814-07:002012-04-24T21:32:51.814-07:00Haha, I love it. :) Such a great family tradition...Haha, I love it. :) Such a great family tradition you're passing down.Katie Riddlehttp://www.riddlelove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387877928907784339.post-24647469465069123322012-04-24T21:29:36.721-07:002012-04-24T21:29:36.721-07:00I have four sons and a young (age 2) daughter. I l...I have four sons and a young (age 2) daughter. I love the idea here, but I'm not sure how much my boys will "get" it. Worth a try, though...Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10914061059726574864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387877928907784339.post-23134261317274402162012-04-24T21:29:07.611-07:002012-04-24T21:29:07.611-07:00I have four sons and a young (age 2) daughter. I l...I have four sons and a young (age 2) daughter. I love the idea here, but I'm not sure how much my boys will "get" it. Worth a try, though...Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10914061059726574864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387877928907784339.post-49662346201154612402012-04-24T19:47:04.082-07:002012-04-24T19:47:04.082-07:00Love ♥ I have always loved dressing the table. Ev...Love ♥ I have always loved dressing the table. Even when I was a little girl I would pick flowers and things (usually weeds that always made my Dad sneeze) and put them in jars for the table. It's just something I've always enjoyed. Now my kids love it, too. Even my boys will sometimes put their own special touches on it. (Rule: nothing can jump onto plates! :)) Glad you enjoy it, too. Happy Day!michaelspretty girlrwinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387877928907784339.post-63864481488718048812012-04-24T19:39:06.955-07:002012-04-24T19:39:06.955-07:00i don't always fully dress the table, but we d...i don't always fully dress the table, but we do have candles in the middle (not always lit, but they sure love it when they are!) and when i do have fresh flowers in the house i like to put them on the table to enjoy. we always eat at the table and talk about our days together and i love the bonding over mealtime. i would love to get a table runner to use as well and some cute cloth napkins. i think not having a tv helps us congregate at the table to enjoy the evening. love your post!<br /><br />my recent post: <a href="http://www.charisscofield.com/2012/04/introducing.html" rel="nofollow">introducing...</a>charishttp://www.charisscofield.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387877928907784339.post-14705420190845405712012-04-24T18:27:48.934-07:002012-04-24T18:27:48.934-07:00*Hi* I am a stay-at-home (homeschooling) mother of...*Hi* I am a stay-at-home (homeschooling) mother of 4... and I have always taken the extra time and effort to dressing the table--and setting the table, as in putting all the food in serving dishes (even chips poured in a nice bowl). Most people have thought I am crazy to "add" so much "extra" work and clean-up, but my family has always *enjoyed* it! :) They *still* "Oooh" and "Aaah" over our meals and the "table"... after 19 years of marriage :) My children are older now (10,14,16,18) but they still love our mealtimes together <3 It's a nice reward, to know you've made your family feel special :)Joy_coateshttp://www.candlelightcottage.weebly.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387877928907784339.post-84007209374401973452012-04-24T15:36:46.967-07:002012-04-24T15:36:46.967-07:00Haha, well, it took a little more persuading with ...Haha, well, it took a little more persuading with my husband ("Babe, it's important to me that we all sit down together and enjoy some time around the table. And please keep the table clean.") :) HahaKatie Riddlehttp://www.riddlelove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387877928907784339.post-72267449833767038382012-04-24T15:35:16.446-07:002012-04-24T15:35:16.446-07:00Yes! Love it! :)Yes! Love it! :)Katie Riddlehttp://www.riddlelove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387877928907784339.post-57205844388595780372012-04-24T09:20:30.004-07:002012-04-24T09:20:30.004-07:00I would have never thought of dressing a table for...I would have never thought of dressing a table for an everyday meal, but I like the idea. We also live in small quarters and don't have a dinner table so to speak, but I might pick up a fold-away table...even a card table looks nice with a tablecloth on it.emilykilpatrickhttp://emilykilpatrick.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387877928907784339.post-10908154480347850622012-04-24T09:14:33.551-07:002012-04-24T09:14:33.551-07:00I like this very much and will be giving it a try!...I like this very much and will be giving it a try! Only one question... Does it work on husbands? I'm thinking mine would be immune to such niceties...Bethany Scofieldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387877928907784339.post-63620401475358440292012-04-24T08:36:31.893-07:002012-04-24T08:36:31.893-07:00I can totally identify with you! We have to "...I can totally identify with you! We have to "undress" the table during the day, too, to make room for homeschooling. I think that makes dinner time an even more special time because the table totally transforms and signals a change in activity and mood from study to pleasure and connection. It *is* one extra thing to do, but I'm kinding the kids really like to help with it! I hope you enjoy trying this out; it'll be fun sharing notes. :)Katie Riddlehttp://www.riddlelove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387877928907784339.post-75793751749994883162012-04-24T05:49:43.094-07:002012-04-24T05:49:43.094-07:00A lovely idea.A lovely idea.All Things Beautifulhttp://homeschooljournal-bergblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387877928907784339.post-71058271598623583432012-04-24T05:20:07.761-07:002012-04-24T05:20:07.761-07:00Loved this post!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts...Loved this post!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts from the book (so interesting) and launching this experiment in a way we can all be inspired by. I'm excited to join in! I have been working this week to get my interest boards rolling so this will be perfect timing for me :o)<br /><br />I have been feeling a bit discouraged lately about the subject of tables.....we homeschool too and in a small home. This means my kitchen table is my craft station, school desks, and needs to be available for 3+ meals a day. I do feel like doing something to signal that we are transitioning to meal time, like dressing the table, would be helpful to everyone. Now I need to get creative.....what will this mean to us......we can't keep it dressed all of the time because of the aforementioned multi-purpose uses of the table but maybe I can keep a basket of "clothes" close at hand and ready?<br /><br />Anyway, fun inspiration for this morning :o) ThanksLadyofthehomeschoolnoreply@blogger.com