When you're entertaining, it's the littlest details that make things memorable. One of my favorite never-fail little details is so easy that I thought I'd share it here today.
Whenever I am entertaining (or giving a gift, for that matter...) I google quotations for the event, or the person. For this past event I googled up love and engagement quotations. I found several that I liked, so I copied them in a simple font (courier) and printed them on a checkered background from my cheesy lil' print program.
I then cut them to fit in some of my simple black frames and added them to the buffet table...
It adds a bit of interest as well as color to the table, don't you think? It works just as well on gift tags, so remember this next time you are hosting a party or wrapping a package!
Oh, what a terrific idea! Love the quotes you show today - and the idea too!Jane-Jacksonville
Posted by: Jane | August 05, 2011 at 05:00 PM
I bet its a real conversation piece on your buffet Tracey. Great idea, Ill tuck this one in what brain I have left.
Posted by: Miss Char | August 05, 2011 at 05:00 PM
Clever idea!:)~Becca~
Posted by: ~Becca~Bluebird Rose | August 05, 2011 at 05:00 PM
Thats a great idea. I will have to remember to do that!!Thanks, Tracey!
Posted by: Mecky | August 05, 2011 at 05:00 PM
Love it, thanks for sharing. Mary
Posted by: mary pernula | August 05, 2011 at 05:00 PM
I have a stash of quotes that Ive been adding to since I was a teenager.....I love the idea of printing them out on some nice paper and framing them! Great Idea!ChristaChloe Rose
Posted by: Christa from Chloe Rose | August 05, 2011 at 05:00 PM
Last year we hosted a family reunion and I added quotes on tags tied to the bouquets of garden posies that were arranged in canning jars.Even if no one else noticed, I felt good about them. They expressed my deep love of family and togetherness.As always, loved this post.Thanks again for all the traffic you send my way.I appreciate you, Tracey.
Posted by: Dawn | August 06, 2011 at 05:00 PM
What a great tip, Tracey! I love the idea and tags or place settings would be great using those little decorative frames in the Michaels dollar bins. I dont know why I never think to print on scrapbook paper!
Posted by: Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions | August 06, 2011 at 05:00 PM
This is a wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing! XoXo,Kristal
Posted by: Kristal | August 06, 2011 at 05:00 PM
Tracey, I just love this idea! Ive seen you do it before and I think it is just genius! Now if I could just remember it when I need it!
Posted by: Bettsi | September 03, 2011 at 05:00 PM