I really enjoy creating a pretty table when I entertain a guest. Now, I try not to get too carried away with my table settings, and have the kitchen look like something off of a Sandra Lee show (Yes, I watch far too much Food Network) however, I do adore a table done up with place cards, especially creatively done place cards, and that is what prompted the chair cones idea.
This past weekend was all about entertaining, (Oh, I had forgotten how much fun it is!) and after I posted the table set up, my sweet friend Marcia asked me how to assemble the cones I made for the backs of the chairs in my table setting.
I thought I'd share a pictorial of directions today, in case anyone else is having trouble figuring them out. It takes about 5 minutes to make one of these charming cones, start to finish. Really.
You can use any kind of paper you like; wallpaper, scrapbook paper, old book pages, whatever.(I am using scrap book paper for this demo)
Roll the paper to form a cone shape, making sure the bottom creates a point. Then, staple the cone so it holds it's shape.
Trim off the top pointed area to form a true cone with a straight top edge.
Punch holes on either side and tie a coordinating ribbon through it. If you're going to hang it from a chair as I did for my breakfast, make sure to leave a long enough section of ribbon.
Fill with flowers. Or Ivy. Or candy. And a name card if you like (Or a verse...)Hang it on a door to welcome friends, or on a chair as a place card holder, or other any place you like, just to add a bit of beauty to a small spot in your home.
*sigh* Simple pleasures are the best.
