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Chalkboard Silverware

Today we’re sharing a clever and cost-effective way to add a personalized touch to your Thanksgiving table: silverware that doubles as a name tag! Show your guests to their seats in style and reuse them year after year!

Chalkboard Silverware | Vicky Barone

We used a paint pen on our silverware to make hand lettering the names a bit easier than with chalk. If you’d like to use chalk, leave some extra pieces on the table and have your guests write what they are thankful for on their knives and spoons!Chalkboard Silverware | Vicky Barone

Chalkboard Silverware | Vicky Barone

Supplies: silverware (ours was from Goodwill: 12 pieces for $2.25!), chalkboard paint, a white paint pen (or chalk), and a paint brush (optional).

Directions:
1. Thoroughly clean and dry the silverware.
2. To paint each piece of flatware you can either dip it into the chalk paint container or use a paint brush to paint it on. Use blue tape to create sharp lines if you’d like!
3. Let dry completely. Once dry, use a white paint pen to add names to each fork.

**After use, hand wash only to preserve the paint.**

Chalkboard Silverware | Vicky Barone

Later this week we’ll be sharing even more Thanksgiving name tag ideas, so stay tuned!

And don’t forget about the GIVEAWAY that ends tonight at 11:59pm EST! See this Instagram post for details.

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DIY Parties and Events

Paint-Dipped Silverware

Here on the blog, we are ALL about the “dip-dyed” look. Today we have an easy addition to our collection that will be perfect for Summer.

DIY Paint-Dipped Silverware | Vicky Barone

Supplies: thrifted silverware, acrylic paint, tape, a paint brush, plastic wrap, and food-safe sealant.

Directions:
1. Tape off the handles of each piece of silverware. Cover the tops of each piece with plastic wrap and tape again to seal.
2. Use a paint brush to paint each handle. Some may need a few coats.
3. When the paint is dry, spray each handle with the food-safe sealant and let dry.
4. Remove the plastic and tape and your new silverware is ready to use!

DIY Paint-Dipped Silverware | Vicky Barone

DIY Paint-Dipped Silverware | Vicky Barone

We hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! We don’t know about you, but we are more excited for Summer than ever!

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Christmas Table Setting 2014

Happy Monday, everyone! We are so excited to share our Christmas table this morning. This year we used red and teal details to create a modern and bright table that really pops! Keep reading for more details:

Christmas Table Setting 2014 | Vicky BaroneIn lieu of napkin rings, we chose a silky red ribbon to hold the silverware tight, similar to what we didĀ for last year’s Thanksgiving table.

Christmas Table Setting 2014 | Vicky BaroneEach setting comes with a candy cane place card holder and a white cranberry mimosa as well!

You can find the metallic place mats at Pier 1, the teal chargers at the dollar store, and the border napkins from Crate and Barrel.

What details are you including in your Christmas table this year? We’d love to see!