If you want to know which room in your home to put a coffee bar, you might be happy to know that it doesn't only belong in your kitchen. Also, you can create a good-sized or small coffee station and have a great addition to your home. So, let's jump into our friends and their perfect coffee bar ideas.

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COFFEE BAR IDEAS

From Rae Dunn mugs to Keurigs to rustic metal farmhouse signs, we have some adorable suggestions to make your coffee station the highlight of your home.

A COFFEE BAR WITH SHIPLAP

Pam, over at Pammy & Poppy, never lets us down when she takes us on a tour in her home. This coffee nook in her farmhouse is perfection complete with shiplap.

We've had a tiny peek of this spot before when we featured her in a tiered tray post, but now we get the whole view.

The mason jars, corbel, and chicken wire organizer add so many amazing farmhouse touches. Not to mention the Rae Dunn mug and coffee canister and Keurig.

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A COFFEE STATION WITH A MUG RACK AND CHALKBOARD

This is a simple coffee station with easy to grab coffee mugs hanging on a mug rack. It's truly inviting with an adorable chalkboard to write fun messages on.

Paloma, from Simply Livin' Grateful, has set up a coffee bar that is beautiful for a farmhouse.

A COFFEE BAR WITH A MUG TREE AND WOODEN SIGNS

A coffee mug tree is an adorable way to display your favorite Rae Dunn coffee mugs.

Adding touches of greenery like a wreath and sprays of lamb ears can bring life and color to a coffee station.

There are so many wooden signs that have cute coffee phrases to add to a coffee nook. Maggie, from Golden Grace Handmade, has some great signs in her Etsy shop.

A COFFEE BAR CORNER WITH HYACINTH BASKETS STORAGE

Kaitlyn, over at Kait's Nest, has turned her military base house into the perfect farmhouse complete with a coffee bar.

One important thing about a coffee bar is storage. These hyacinth baskets fit perfectly into this cubby storage table. This is a smart place to hide away your coffee filters, coffee grounds and any other goodies needed for a cup of joe.

A COFFEE STATION WITH RAE DUNN PIECES

Rae Dunn has so many pieces that can make a coffee station look just right. There are mugs, canisters, sugar and cream sets, teapots and so much more.

Taylor, from Drab to Dreamy, has many pieces displayed on her coffee station and they make it simple to fix the perfect cup of coffee (or tea).

Her signs, tobacco basket and cotton wreath add sweet accents to a farmhouse look.

A COFFEE BAR WITH FLOATING SHELVES

Floating shelves are great to store coffee necessities on. Glass canisters hold everything from k-cups, to cocoa, to marshmallows.

Having a tea towel ladder on a coffee station is smart! Carla, at Oak Hill Farms, has pulled together a great area in her dining room.

A COFFEE STATION WITH FARMHOUSE DECOR

Andrea, at 31 Girl at Home, has a coffee station made up with so many great farmhouse decorations. Potted green plants, a rustic windmill, ceramic eggs in a glass canister and so many other pieces warm up this little coffee nook.

Shiplap as a backdrop is perfect for a farmhouse coffee bar.

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A COFFEE BAR WITH WOOD PIECES

We wrote a post recently on decorating with breadboards, but didn't include the idea of adding them to your coffee bar. We simply love the idea!

Wooden pieces in this area with white ceramic pieces create great textures.

Tina, over at The Crows Nest Sign Co., has a sweet and small coffee station.

A RUSTIC COFFEE BAR WITH RAE DUNN PIECES AND A MUG RACK AND MUG TREE

Janet, from Little House on Prairie Cove, has so many great Rae Dunn pieces organized on her coffee station. She has her mugs easily accessible on her mug tree and mug rack.

If you're wondering where to buy Rae Dunn pieces, we wrote a post that will help you out.

A COFFEE BAR WITH RAE DUNN TIN STORAGE

Another great storage for a coffee bar is Rae Dunn's tin collection. She has everything labeled for you, to take the guesswork out of the situation.

Julie, at Luv Shades of Blue, has just what her name says, sweet touches of blues on her coffee nook. It adds the perfect pop of color to a black and white corner.

A COFFEE STATION FOR COFFEE, TEA & COCOA LOVERS

This little coffee nook is set up not only to make the perfect cup of coffee but for those who love tea and cocoa too.

Emily, from Home Sweet Home Decor, has her Rae Dunn mugs displayed cutely on her brewing station.

A COFFEE STATION WITH TEA & TOASTER INCLUDED

This is a complete little breakfast nook. With coffee, tea, a toaster and so much more.

A sink is a perfect thing to build a coffee bar around. This area assembled by Norma Jean, from Our Hidden Farmhouse, is flawless.

A SHABBY CHIC TEA BAR

Ambyr, over at 3 Honey Suckle Way, has created a shabby chic tea bar.

The English Tea tins are gorgeous centerpieces surrounded by so many other vintage pieces.

A CHRISTMAS COFFEE & COCOA BAR

If you are bored with the coffee bar you have right now, we're excited to show you Charity's, from Mornings on Macedonia. She shows how to decorate for the holidays in her post DIY: Creating A Christmas Coffee & Cocoa Bar.

She has so many great tips and includes one of our favorites pieces, a tiered tray, in her decor.

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CONCLUSION

We hope to have answered all of the questions you might have had about coffee bar ideas. Our friends sure have gorgeous ones and we have loved sharing them with you.

If you have any questions or comments, we'd love to hear from you!

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Today we bring you great Rae Dunn tiered tray ideas.

We reached out to some of our old friends and made some new ones. They all agreed to style a tray with some of their favorite Rae Dunn products.

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RAE DUNN TIERED TRAY

Versatility is something everyone loves about a tray. Having a ready-made piece that can be styled year-round takes out any guesswork.

Rae Dunn tiered tray can be used as a centerpiece on your table, styled on a coffee bar, or as an item in a vignette.

You can also style a tray with Rae Dunn and a theme like lemon decor on tiered trays.  And don't forget holidays like Valentine's tiered trays and Christmas farmhouse tiered trays.

Let's jump in and see where our friends have used Rae Dunn!

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Lavender Rae Dunn Tiered Tray

Lavender and little birdies are everywhere you look this season!

When using Rae Dunn coffee mugs and other pieces on a tiered tray, Roz knows different shapes and sizes draw the eye to each tier.

The pops of color are a must as well!

Pastel Rae Dunn Tray

Pam has an AMAZING collection of Rae Dunn pieces!

And we might be coveting a few of them! The salt and pepper cellars are at the top of our list. The blush palettes she adds to this tray are so elegant.

Do you agree?

Garden Three Tiered Tray

Donna is a new decorator for us to feature, but we have admired her posts for a while now. The plants she adds to her Rae Dunn coffee mugs are precious pops of color.

The plant mister on the top tier makes the whole thing come to life.

Metal Tiered Tray Rae Dunn

A galvanized tiered tray with Rae Dunn pieces is a perfect fit in a cottage farmhouse.

Our new friend, Katelyn, brings in beautiful greenery to add life to her styled tray. You don't have to go overboard when decorating with Rae Dunn pieces. Simplicity can draw a lot of excellent attention.

Cottage Wooden Tiered Tray

Kayla's tray is beautiful and rustic. It has so much character. The Rae Dunn pieces she chose to add to each tier keep us with the personality of this tray.

This Rae Dunn tiered tray looks ready for a tea party. From all things needed to bake pastries to the cream and sugar to add into the tea.

Farmhouse Tiered Tray

Yep.

You see a couple of the coveted birdhouses from Rae's collection on this three tiered tray.

Aren't they precious?

Just another collection we are desiring! Meghan has been featured in our past tiered tray posts. She keeps up with the trends and never disappoints.

Galvanized Rae Dunn Tiered Tray

We have another “better together.” Rae Dunn & Hearth & Hand. If you want to see different ways to use Hearth & Hand, check out our Modern Farmhouse post.

Our new friend, Nikki, put those two together brilliantly! And look at how she made the phrase “Home Sweet Home” with her bowls stacked together!

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Rustic Rae Dunn Tiered Tray

Rae Dunn tiered trays are trending right now.

Look at this beauty!

It will make you want to get out in the dirt and plant some flowers. If you want more outdoor inspiration check out our Farmhouse Planters post.

Lucy styled and brought so much life to her kitchen through it.

Lemon Rae Dunn Tiered Tray

Y'all didn't think we were going to leave Kelly out of this post, did you?

She has a magic touch when it comes to decorating.

Is your eye being caught by the lemon sign? Kelly designed it and found inspiration from Rae Dunn. It's perfect for this tray, and guess what? You can get one at her Etsy shop!

SIMPLE SHOPPING LIST

• Tiered Tray
• Rae Dunn Coffee Mugs
• Rae Dunn Bowls
• Lambs Ear
• Peony Flowers
• Wood Nesting Houses
• Bead Garland

CONCLUSION

Aren't these trays decorated beautifully?  These fun decorative pieces last all year long.  It's a great way to change up your decor without spending a fortune.

To start or add to your Rae Dunn collection check out our Where to buy Rae Dunn post.  And if you want more information on Rae Dunn check out What is Rae Dunn.

We would love to hear which Rae Dunn pieces are your favorite to style on your tray. They are super versatile pieces for sure. So be inspired and show us how you're styling and get a farmhouse tiered tray and start decorating like this fall tiered tray.

Modern Rae Dunn Tray

This beauty is decorated by a friend in Puerto Rico and we love the Spanish nod of Rae Dunn products with this tray.

Black and White Tiered Tray Rae Dunn

We shared Stamped Sentiments lemon filled tray in our post Lemon Decor On Tiered Trays For Lazy Summer Days. If you're in love with the Rae Dunn beads on this tray or the stamped books, you can get some for your tray in the Etsy shop.

The black and white look of this Rae Dunn tiered tray is stunning. The new white on black products she has come up with is so much fun to decorate with.

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Cute Rae Dunn Tray

Lisa has filled her tray with Rae Dunn's salt and pepper cellars and the crown salt and pepper shakers. This is a tasty tray for sure.

We hope you've loved seeing a few more of our favorite friends that decorate with Rae Dunn! We sure have loved sharing them with you.

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Confession Time. Using chicken nesting boxes in your homes left us scratching our head a little.

How do you get one clean enough to bring into your house?

Then, we checked out how our Instagram friends were using them in their decor, and we have fallen for them as we think you will if you haven't already.

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CHICKEN NESTING BOXES

We're excited to invite you on this transformation journey and hear how it leaves you inspired. Chicken nesting boxes have so many different uses and aren't just for hens anymore.

Miss Mustard Seed

Miss Mustard Seed writes a blog that we follow, and are often inspired by her and how she decorates her home (inside and out).

So, when we saw the craze for repurposing chicken nesting boxes, we thought we'd see what her take was on them. She has written a post about how she made a potting bench and incorporated a chicken nesting box on top of an old workbench. It turned out lovely, and the nesting spots make a great storage bin!

Junque Cottage

Using a nesting box as part of a buffet is genius! It makes the perfect top to a floating hutch.

Laura lives on a farm, so there is no doubt she has the farmhouse look down pat.

The Farmhouse 31

You met Resa before in our Farmhouse Kitchen post (where she allowed us to show you her watermelon stand kitchen island).

Now, she's allowed us to peak inside her dining room where she uses a nesting box to hold plates and such.

And check out that vintage scale while you're looking!

Happy Camper RV

Mary and her family are working toward living a minimalist lifestyle. Using a chicken nesting box as a bookshelf is an excellent step toward their goal! They make great little nooks for all sorts of things.

A Bushel & A Peck XO

Struggling to find the right headboard for her family's bungalow, Julie came up with the idea to use this nesting box.

We think it turned out great!

It's rustic, and it gives this an out-of-the-box use for this piece (pun intended).

 Glamping Sisters

Upcycling a nesting box gave Thea more closet space and is brilliant! She's put many great things in it, and it's inspiring to become a shoe station to hold and organize the numerous pairs of shoes you have.

Newly Farmhoused

Look at this beautifully placed chicken nesting box! Hanging on a shiplap wall is exactly where it belongs.

We've seen a nesting box used in a potting station, but maybe you don't have a green thumb. That doesn't mean you can't enjoy flowers around your home! This little vignette area brings so much life to this room.

Down In The Boondocks

Isn't this little curtain accent so sweet on this nesting box of Amber's? The rusted, time-worn stamp of the farm over time gives this such a rustic chic look. Not to mention the farmhouse sign looks perfect hung right on top!

A Beautiful Purpose

Jacey runs an upscale antique boutique and has styled this chicken nester as a bookshelf. It's fun to be able to use the shelf on top to display more antique farmhouse type pieces.

Dear Chelsi Decor

Where are our Rae Dunn fans?

Bet you have been thinking all along about the pieces you could display in a nesting box. Chelsi doesn't disappoint. She has several Rae Dunn pieces in her nesting box as well as cotton stems that scream farmhouse!

Rustic Meadows Home

This chicken nesting box styled to be part of a flower market turned out beautiful! It encompasses all things efflorescent.

Randi's home is farmhouse chic in so many ways.

The Wooded Pine House

Jenn has styled this nesting box so sweetly.

The eggs really stand out in this galvanized box. There is so much farmhouse love in this photo.

Little Farmstead

We're not entirely off our rockers.

We know it's not Christmas.

But, we loved the way this nesting box was used as a Christmas Advent Calendar. Thinking outside of the box is one of the things we love most about the farmhouse community.

Just think.

How many different events could you countdown to using this chicken nesting box? Days until schools out, days until vacation, days until a birthday.

The possibilities are endless.

Conclusion

We have to admit, just doing this post and gathering together all of these adorable ways to incorporate chicken nesting boxes into your farmhouse has caused us to fall head over heels with the idea of bringing one into our home.

How about you?

Do you already have one?

We'd love to see how you've been inspired by these chicken nesting boxes ideas!

Family Shiplap & Dunn

Since you all have loved the chicken nesting boxes we showed off we couldn't resist featuring a few more than 13. This one filled with lemon decor and Rae Dunn pieces belongs to Michelle.  

It's rustic and fits perfectly into a farmhouse.

Seffrin Southern Comfort

This chicken nesting box looks great in Kenzie's mudroom. Not to mention adorning this shiplap wall. 

Fixing Up Our Forever

Alisha's nesting box has adorable buffalo check banner dressing it up and wooden beads hung just right.

The ‘Chicken For Sale' sign hanging above the chicken nesting box pulls together the farmhouse wall with ease.

We trust you don't mind us having added a few more chicken nesting boxes. They are like the bow on top of an already perfectly wrapped package.

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An Italian themed dinner party is a budget's best friend. The meal isn't very expensive and the decor is just a click away. 

Are you ready to be inspired with ideas? Because we're ready to help you shop with these Italian dinner decorations!

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Italian Themed Dinner Party

While living in Italy I had many opportunities to sit down at meals created by Italians.  Their food is so fresh and amazing but I noticed their table decor was always simple and complimented the food. 

By knowing what to place on a traditional Italian dinner table shopping for what you need will be much easier.

How do you Set an Italian Dinner Table?

There are certain things that are essential to set an authentic Italian dinner table.

• Clean fresh tablecloth (Italian break bread on the table so it is important to use a clean fresh tablecloth
• Clean cotton napkins
• White dishes (you can use anything but a simple white plate is sufficient)
• Silverware (fork, spoon, and knife)
• Wine glass and water glass 
• Fresh flowers optional

Eating a traditional Italian dinner took hours.  Each serving was in smaller portions than American meals.  Between servings, we would visit and sometimes walk outside to stretch our legs. Meals are at a slower pace and each dish is savored.

So now that you know how to set an Italian dinner table let's look at decorations for your Italian dinner table.

Brown Kraft Paper Bags

These great little brown kraft bags will hold your baguette until your guests arrive and come with their appetite. 

They add the perfect rustic look to your tablescape and they cost pennies.  

Red & White Twine

This twine holds tight onto the baguette once it's tucked inside the craft bag and adds a pop of color. It also can hold onto a name card or a cute greeting like the one in our free printable post Italian Dinner Table Setting.

Talk about simple and inexpensive Italian party decorations.

Rosemary

Rosemary is a herb that goes hand and hand with an Italian themed dinner party. 

It also nestles onto your bread bag and adds wonderful aromatics. 

And there is a great idea in our Italian dinner party ideas round up.  You will love some of these amazing ideas. 

Red & White Ticking Tablecloth

A red and white ticking tablecloth matches with an Italian color scheme or you can use a red and white checked table cloth.  Two great Italian themed party decorations.

You can purchase this tablecloth in many different sizes and it is perfect for a farmhouse table.

Glass Cylinder Vases

Flowers can be a great centerpiece, but you can also fill vases with different shapes and colors. An adorable idea for an Italian dinner table setting. You can add twinkling lights to the vases to add to the ambiance.

Wine Glasses

You might like to have or offer a glass of wine or sparkling cider to your guests at your Italian themed party.

This set contains white or red wine glass and also champagne glasses. A great set to have on hand.

White Dinnerware

A set of white dinnerware is perfect to have for any occasion. It's a farmhouse staple and perfect for an Italian themed party.

This set includes your dinner plates, bowls that would be perfect for pasta and dessert/salad plates.

Hyacinth Chargers

Chargers add another texture and sometimes even color to a table setting. 

For this Italian dinner table setting, these hyacinth chargers would be perfect and the fact that they are neutral makes them perfect to use again and again.

Pasta Maker

Making some homemade spaghetti, linguini or angel hair pasta or even ravioli or tortellini sheets or lasagna at home for your Italian dinner party would add amazing detail.

No invitation would be turned down with the promise of fresh pasta!

Rae Dunn Pasta Bowl

Last but not least, what would a farmhouse Italian themed dinner party be without a little Rae Dunn.

This Rae Dunn Bon Appetit pasta bowl is absolutely perfect.

Conclusion

Our Italian Dinner Party was a blast with many memories made. We HIGHLY recommend having one of your own.  The decorations were simple with loads of Italian dinner party styling inspiration and if you need more ideas try these Italian theme dinner party ideas.

This shopping list will hopefully take any guesswork out of your shopping for your Italian themed dinner party.

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While planning an Italian themed dinner party, you'll need to think through menus, centerpieces, place settings and any place cards you might want to add.

You may invite over a first-time guest or old family friends and impress with guests leaving saying Grazie. 

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Italian Themed Dinner Party

Coco Kelley

Over at Coco Kelley, they have laid out a beautiful simple yet elegant Italian dinner party. 

Simple items like a ticking striped tablecloth, tomato napkins, and a wooden spoon make up this table.

Elegant calligraphy with a simple Italian word on each white dinner plate keeps this meal classy.

Something about the look of this table takes me back to the Hygge Table we set for Thanksgiving a while back.

This Vivacious Life

Chandice set her Italian party decorations with a rustic look.

Natural wooden round chargers with a menu and roll with a sprig of rosemary give off that look. As well as the nice touch of Italy with a bubbly Limonata. 

Fantabulosity

A mini baguette nuzzled in a precious paper bag with a checked ribbon is what Jessica sat at each guest place setting. It allows your taste buds to anticipate the meals that are to come. 

She also made sure each guest went home with a sweet little goodie in that adorable little cardboard box.

What a great idea!

Bliss Events & Staffing Co

Italians use bread as a utensil at their meals. Either to help food onto their fork or to sop up the savory sauce on the plate.

Using bread is the reason that you often see bread awaiting company on their plates of an as Italian party decorations. 

If you're looking for an easy label for your guest seating, check out our Italian Dinner Table Setting post for a free printable.

Pave The Runway

Sheera set up the table for an Italian dinner. She collected tassels from cabinetry to use as napkin holders. Lemons and the leaves from their tree make for a great table runner.

Sit and join us for a delicious meal is what these Italian themed party decorations says.

Olga & Ofelia Living

What you see here is an elegant place setting by Olga and Ofelia, but what you can't see is the Italian music playing in the background to help set the atmosphere for this Italian themed dinner party.

A great touch to the menu is each course title spelled out in Italian.

Calligraphy by Brooke & Simo's Bread & Catering

Something that Simo's does right when setting up their table for this large dinner party is making sure that each guest has the same exciting centerpiece.

The twinkling lights in the cork topped vases give off a romantic touch to the table.

Love that they put the guests first when creating these Italian themed party decorations.

Somewhat Simple

If you're looking for Italian buffet ideas, Stephanie has set up a perfect pasta bar. With bowls to create your delicious bowl of pasta.

She has different kinds of pasta and sauces and toppings. 

If you click over to her blog, she has a free printable for you!

Celebrations at Home

When Chris was setting up her Italian themed dinner party, she added a vintage touch that we adore. A bruschetta bar on an antique ironing board.

Add this to your cute Italian buffet ideas!

The bruschetta bar is beautiful and allows you to eat with your eyes first which is so important at a meal.

Conclusion

If we have wet your appetite to host an Italian themed party, then don't miss out one more that we host for a friends birthday titled Italian Dinner Party Styling Inspiration.

But before we leave we have one more little gift for you. 

We created a special free printable for you to create something fun on your place setting.  

Our Italian dinner table setting post will tell  you all about it so travel over and get some more Italian inspiration.

Grazie for joining us today and Buon Appetito!

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Making something special for an Italian dinner table setting is like adding icing to a cake. Each guest will have their adorable card with the words Buon Appetito written on it and tied to a tasty roll with twine. While your Italian food will be the star of the show, the presentation of your Italian style table will transport your guests to another land in your own home.

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Italian Dinner Table Setting

A couple of years ago we had an Italian dinner party for one of my daughters' friend's 21st birthday. It was a great way to celebrate a special occasion. You can also use this set up for a beautiful outdoor Italian dinner party.

It was so fun and perfect! Good news, I'm sharing all the details here.

Those party decorations have inspired so many people until it inspired me to create this place setting idea and free printable. I think you're going to love this Italian table setting. In just a little time, these simple table decorations are the perfect way to transform your dining room to Tuscany, Italy.

So let's get started and bring Tuscany to your table for your next Italian themed dinner party.

Supplies

• Buon Appetito Free Printable (subscribe to get access to the free printable library)
• Paper cutter
• Scissors
• Seagull or scallop  Scissors
• Hole punch
• White twine
• Dinner rolls (I used Udi Gluten-Free Dinner Rolls)

Download and Print

Begin by subscribing to the Life on Summerhill newsletter.  

Then download the Italian place setting printable and scale it down to the size you want then print the Buon Appetito free printable.

Trim Italian Free Printable

Begin by trimming the free printable down to about 1/2″ around the design.

Cut Corners with Seagull Scissors

Next cut all the corners of the free printable with a seagull or scalloped scissors.  

Wrap Twine Around Your Hand

See how simple this project is going so far.

Now wrap the twine around your hand six times and cut the string with the scissors.

Find Center of Twine

Now find the center of the twine and lay a roll on the center.

Tie the Twine 

Tie the twine one time to the top of the dinner roll.

Thread Twine Through Hole 

Next, thread the twine through the hole of the free printable.

Tie the Twine Again

Guess what?

You are finished!  Yay!

Now for the fun part and that is creating a beautiful Italian place setting.

I have loads of ideas for other place setting ideas like my Hygge Thanksgiving table design and a Mother's day idea that will make any momma proud.

Use these ideas to be creative and add this tasty place setting decoration to any of these table designs. Your Italian inspired dinner party is almost ready!

Italian Place Setting Design Idea

But here are a few photos of what I came up with on this Italian dinner party decor.

A white dinner plate and salad plate are perfect for this arrangement if you have them. Now stack a few white plates so that the Buon Appetito twine-wrapped dinner roll stands out.

Set the plates on a brand new red and white dish towel and add beautiful wine glasses and silverware. You can make a simple, beautiful centerpiece using fresh herbs, olive branches, fresh flowers or fresh breads. Look at that beautiful dining table. It is ready for your Italian dinner party menu.

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This simple Italian themed design leaves all your guest feeling that Italian countryside vibe.

Conclusion

While my daughter's friend's party was the first time I made this table setting, it certainly wasn't the last. Well, here you have an easy idea for an Italian dinner party theme, so now I want to give you some more ideas.

When my girls were growing up, we used to have theme dinner nights.  Sometimes it would be pioneer night, and we would eat by oil lanterns and pretend we lived in a time with no electricity.

Thankful we were pretending and had AC because living here in Florida can be toasty.  Haha! There's no limit to the creative ideas you can have for themed dinner nights.

Anyways, you can have an Italian themed family dinner night.  You can even get your kids involved in setting the table and making the place setting decorations.

Other ideas are larger events like church, office gatherings, and such.

And of course, invite some friends or family over to a fun Tuscan dinner. What better way to turn everyday meals into special occasions. Your friends and family members will enjoy quality time with good food and great place settings at your Italian themed table. They'll think they were transported to Tuscany Italy.

Here are the perfect Italian themed dinner decorations and I hope these ideas will inspire you to create a beautiful Italian table soon.

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We couldn't be more thrilled that over this past year y'all have joined us in our love for tiered trays.

Decorate a tiered farmhouse tray for every holiday, Christmas, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter,  4th of July and the list goes on and on.

Farmhouse Tiered Trays

So, if you don't already have a farmhouse tiered tray in your home, now is your chance. We're about to share with you our favorites.

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Decmode Farmhouse Wooden Three-Tier Tray Stand

Not much says farmhouse than distressed white and oak brown finishing. This tray is perfect for homes and spaces with rustic themes and is ideal for farmhouses.

Three tier stands will hold every type of holiday decor your heart desires.

Don't stop here we still have several more tiered trays to share with you.

A&B Home Woodruff 3-Tier Round Serving Tray

This farmhouse tiered tray is made of wood with decorative spindles that connect each plate with the smallest tray on top for a balanced style.

It's casual enough for daily use in a kitchen or bath, but also takes center stage when dressed up for a party.

The metal ring tops off the rustic look.

Shabby Chic Worn White Painted 2 Tier Metal Serving Tray w/ Handle

This two tiered stand is the perfect tray that will add a touch of vintage elegance to your home decor with this shabby chic tiered tray.

The lightly distressed style gives the piece an antique feel.

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Bird & Birch Two Tiered Tray

Farmhouse tiered trays come in different shapes, styles, and colors. This weathered tray is topped adorably with a sweet bird.

Can't you see spring items sprinkled on each level of this tray?

Chambery Three Tier Stand

If you loved the tiered tray in our recent post, this one has a lot of similarities. The wooden feet and spindles add so much character.

I love this distressed look on this three-tiered stand!

Rosemont Tiered Stand

This galvanized tiered tray would be perfect on a distressed console table in your entryway for a functional farmhouse-inspired accent in your foyer.

Or you could use it on a coffee bar so that all of your supplies will be at your fingertips.

This tray made of rustic metal would even hold up in a garden area and look amazing with pops of greenery on each tier.

Deco Farmhouse 3 Tiered Galvanized Metal Tray

A perfect tiered tray crafted from iron in a gray hue, it showcases a simplistic yet rustic look perfect for industrial and modern farmhouse styles.

It's beautiful!

Lacordaire 3 Tiered Stand

Last but not least this chic cottage tray is distressed perfectly.

The rectangles add a different look to other tiered trays with plenty of room to decorate.

There is still time for you to get yours and have it in time to decorate it for Valentine's Day.

Check out how friends decorated their trays on our Valentine Tiered Trays post.

Conclusion

If you don't already have a tiered tray and this is the motivation you needed to get one for your home, we'd love to see what your design.

The fun has just begun because if you don't have items to place on each tier, you can begin filling your tray for each season.

Happy Decorating!

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Choosing a table runner holiday appropriate can be a challenge, but it doesn't have to be. Some table runners have beautiful fabrics, some are woven tapestries, but we think we have some that will surprise you with the ingenuity behind them.

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Fall Table Runner

Willow Bloom Home

Burlap and lace combine to make a gorgeous fall table runner.

This eye-catching centerpiece wouldn't be complicated to sew but could be made from special lace. Lace from a bridal veil, or grandma's wedding dress or an old tablecloth handed down from generations.

Baker Nest

Sometimes chilly fall days might give you inspiration for a table runner.

Cuddling up in a blanket, made of beautiful colors very well could be just that inspiration.

This plaid blanket Katie has used is cozy and astonishing.

Sarah Ritthaler

This table runner catches your eyes because of the intricate layering.

The buri table runner with a flannel blanket folded on top makes the perfect base for a centerpiece.

Twinkling lights add a touch of romance to this fall tablescape.

B. Home Decor

Macrame is trending in significant ways right now. From wall decor, to plant hangers, to lamp accents and table runners, you can't go wrong with this look.

Shannon Leahy Events

Some find it easy and relaxing to make their macrame, but if that isn't your cup of tea, you can purchase these beauties in different lengths and patterns.

You won't have to add much to these gorgeous fall table runners to look festive.

Mid Country Journal

Not much else says farmhouse decor like this striped ticking table runner. It's simple and might tie together your curtains, kitchen linens or maybe even your sofa pillows.

The muted colors allow you to add more pops of colors to your centerpiece but still capture so much beauty.

Kristine Brick Interiors

Kristine's stunning linen table runner has just the right amount of sparkle with its gold accents.

Your guests would for sure be dazzled by this tablescape.

Megan Ann McFarland

Howdy cowhide! This table thinks outside of the box for sure.

Bring the turkey to this table and serve it up on plates being held on guinea hen feathered chargers that add great contrast to the brown and white cowhide table runner.

Johnson Farmhouse

Tattered wooden shutters are the perfect rustic fall table runner.  We love to see salvaged pieces used in unexpected places.

This post is focused on table runners, but we couldn't help but adore the vintage books used as a plate charger.

Maybe you find out your guest's favorite book and use that as chargers. Or perhaps you use a dictionary (those are vintage for sure) and tear out the page you best feels defines your guest that will soon sit in that spot.

Life on Summerhill

Last but not least,  we wanted to remind you of our painter drop cloth ruffled table runner.

It was simple to make, but again there are some beauties out there you can get your hands on if you aren't able to sew.

Conclusion

We're one step closer to the Thanksgiving holiday and hopefully you now feel one step closer to being ready to enjoy your day.

Starting with a stunning fall table runner will help your table decor come together in a breeze.

We have more Thanksgiving tablescapes that are yummy right over here.

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Decorating for Fall With Dough Bowls

In the past, dough bowls were used to nestle your bread dough while it was rising. Now, these precious rustic bowls are used in centerpieces for decoration. Whether you use antique dough bowls or new, you're sure to find some great ideas here for your fall decor!

Many of our Instagram friends are decorating with dough bowls for a pleasing new piece in their home this fall. Check out these great options with easy ways to decorate your home for fall. They are truly pieces of art and the best part is they don't take a long time to assemble. Whether you're starting with a new dough bowl or find an amazing dough bowl at one of your favorite antique stores, you'll surely something here to complement your decor style.

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Dress Up Your Bench

Tammy has an adorable fall set up that has an included a dough bowl.

Her filling of pumpkins and lambs ear greenery are appealing. The little pumpkins are the perfect size for this dough bowl. And the letter board is an excellent addition taking you to a pumpkin patch.

If you're looking for dough bowl decorating ideas, don't stop reading.

Fabric Pumpkins in Buffalo Check

Alisha makes adorable fabric pumpkins! Adding them into a wooden dough bowl is perfect!

The rustic look with these pumpkins and a nod to a metal piece is super chic and makes a beautiful display!

In case your mind is fast forwarding ahead to Christmas, and you love black and white, we wrote a post about adding buffalo check to your holidays just like the fabric on these sweet pumpkins.

Add Greenery for a Stunning Centerpiece

Look at this stunning dough bowl centerpiece. Fillings for your fall dough bowl can be as close as your backyard and your grocery store. You can fill with greenery that is growing at your home. Natural elements are a beautiful way to bring fall indoors.

And don't forget to check out your produce section. Talk about easy access to natural items!

They carry beautiful gourds that can bring such beauty to your fall decor.

Mini Pumpkins in Beautiful Fall Colors

Jill has made a gorgeous centerpiece by filling her long dough bowl with handmade fabric pumpkins and placing it on a buffalo plaid runner. Faux pumpkins are a wonderful because they come in different styles and colors and can be used every year.

My favorite part is that the rustic look of dough bowls can be enhanced by adding well-loved fall decorations that have been passed down through the years.

A Vintage Flair to your Fireplace this Fall

If your dining table isn't the place you want your dough bowl to rest, in front of your fireplace on an old truck is a great idea just like Bethany's. It creates a lovely focal point.

The different colored pumpkins are breathtaking! You should check out my post on decorating with small pumpkins for more fun ideas.

If you added cotton in your decor after reading our Fantastic Cotton Decor post or if you painted pumpkins to match your home decor as we did in our Farmhouse Pumpkin Centerpiece post, see what you can use to fill your bowl with what you already have.

Add White Pumpkins for a Touch of Elegance

Leanna has decorated her table stunningly!

It looks as though she might be hosting a book club brunch. The simplicity of white pumpkins is precisely what makes this table pop! If you like white pumpkins, you should check out my post on DIY Dollar Store Halloween Decoration for a great way to create beautiful jack o lanterns.

Can we also stop and admire the idea of using old books with each place setting.

Start with Your Sofa Table this Fall

Sometimes the sofa table is the last place to get seasonally decorated. Why not make it the first piece this year. A decorative dough bowl is one of the easiest ways to make this happen.

Buying pumpkins from a farm or the produce sections at your store and painting them white is a great way to save money and give your fall decor an excellent farmhouse look. Get various sizes to create a more interesting design.

A Timeless Thanksgiving Tablescape

If you want dough bowl decorating ideas for your Thanksgiving table, Pollies' tables is a great place to start!

This large dough bowl centerpiece is amazing. She makes decorating with dough bowls easy by stacking different sized pumpkins and wheat stalks and some greenery. It ties right into her place settings with wooden charger and plates that match the colors of her pumpkins.

Create a Beautiful Cottage Farmhouse Dough Bowl

Karrie gives us great dough bowl decorating ideas by adding pine cones into her centerpiece. PIne cones and other natural elements are a great addition to your dough bowl decor. The different sizes of pumpkins creates depth and adds character to this dining table. The large white pumpkin in the center of the dough bowl creates a beautiful focal point.This is a beautiful cottage farmhouse dough bowl for the fall.

Paint your Dough Bowl for a Modern Touch

Add a little modern twist to your antique dough bowl with some paint.  This beautiful dough bowl is stunning with vintage charm. Don't you love how Leslie styled her bowl with blue paint and white pumpkins adorned with ferns.  There are so many simple ways to make your ideal fall dough bowl. Adorable!!

Decorating With Dough Bowls Shopping List

Here's an easy shopping list with even some links to make your day a little easier:

• Dough Bowl
• Pumpkins
• Lambs Ear
• Cotton
• Pine Cones
• Gourds

Conclusion

Now that you have a lot of ideas on decorating with dough bowls, get one out and use it in your fall decorations. Need some more ideas? Check out my post on DIY flower arrangements in dough bowls. Where are some of your favorite places to find a vintage dough bowl? We can't wait to see what you come up with for your fall dough bowl.

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Shelves are a double-edged sword. They are both great for storage and they are great for displaying gorgeous decor. So get ready to be inspired by talented decorators who have created wonderfully styled shelves.

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Styled Shelves

Get ready to be inspired by these styled shelves. From the majestic built-ins to the magical floating shelves, every one of these ideas is a stunner.

Angele Hodges Abode

This styled shelf is smart and classy. We love the dark wood and metal of the actual shelf, but the real stars of the show are the decor sat atop the shelf.

All the white and cream kitchenware is sweet in contrast to the dark wood. And we are “thankful” for the little touches of green. Absolutely beautiful!

Big Family Little Farmhouse

Majestic is right!

Those matcha green built-ins are showstoppers, and there is so much to celebrate here. Like the sweet cotton wreaths, which reminds us of our cotton decor post, the lovely collection of pitchers, the classic, industrial lights… We love everything!

And the dark brown wicker baskets tie in perfectly with the gorgeous hardwood floors.

Faith and Chloe Designs

This look is a warm homey, and absolutely lovely.

This shelf is just the cutest!

And this decorator knows how to make a beautiful farmhouse look.

We love how perfectly the simple, but oh so sweet decor (i.e. the greenery, the candle, or the piece of pineapple art) captures the essence of the southern farmhouse look.

Nest of Petals

Floating shelves can be incredibly difficult to style, but these styled shelves are flawless.

Where did you find those tiny flower pots? They are SO adorable.

And we love the Rae Dunn pieces you've added. Including those pieces on that refreshing tiered tray under the canopy of the floating shelves. Great styling!

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Our Cozy Nest

I honestly cannot get enough of successfully styled floating shelves, so here's one more set! And oh my goodness it is so beautiful!

For one, the dark wood shelves look fantastic up against the gorgeous shiplap. Furthermore, the vintage pieces are giving us all the right farmhouse feels.

Magnolia May Cottage

Speaking of vintage farmhouse feels, this styled shelf does not disappoint either. Remember Megan from one of our previous Friday favorites posts? We are so excited to feature her again because she is a talented shelf styler!

From the burlap curtains to the sweet bakeware, we are in love with her shelves!

Decor and Dogs

We couldn't leave out a beautiful table with an incorporated shelf.  Meghan has styled this shelf with charm using a basket, lantern, tobacco basket and more.

But we want to call attention to the letter art over the table.  Isn't it adorable!

Baker Nest

This may be the most charming built-in I have seen! We are always impressed with the things Katie does, but she has really outdone herself with this sage green beauty.

The creamy white kitchenware contrasts beautifully, but the little splashes of wood and bronze make the look.

And the sweet photograph above is the cherry on top!

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Conclusion

I don't know about y'all, but we are obsessed with styled shelves this week, and we hope these decorators get you as excited about styling shelves as they did us!

Now if you want to style your shelves and need a few decorator tips then check out my how to decorate a bookcase post.

Give our featured talents some love because they deserve it!

And if you have some shelves to show off, give us a shout because we love seeing how you were inspired!

Happy Decorating!

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