Its great news, I've just decided to go to Bali again to work on the next ranges, with a box set for Christmas in the planning.

I'll be thrilled to launch it, potentially in October of this year.

I've also started to plan the Easter table ideas and menu, its not that far away, so you can view the Roast Pork and Creme Caramel recipes on the website now!

I highly recommend the Mix N Match Yellow or Pink settings for Easter, with Easter Egg accessories from Bed Bath and Table, they do great hand painted Easter Eggs!

I've been busy also organising story boards for two other ranges, my ideas file has been working over time  with influences from vintage wallpapers, black and white photography of floral and developing ranges with elegant textures.

Back to my current ranges which you can either purchase online or  I'll be at the markets as well so if you feel like visiting me I'll be doing the following:

Saturday 23 Feb - Kirribilli Markets
Saturday 2 Mar - Mosman Markets
Sunday 10 Mar - Kirribilli Artisan Markets
Saturday 16 Mar - Gerringong Markets
Saturday  23 Mar - Kirribilli Markets

Loving this planning stages, it is just so great to get the creative juices flowing!

Hope to see you soon at a market or make contact via email.

 

Mix N Match Brights - Red Setting

 rope placemat and coaster, votive with fabric sleeves.

Valentines Day - it's time to start planning that Romantic Dinner, with table decor
 by Table Tops in a Box!

The Mix N Match Brights Red is absolutely perfect for a romantic dinner setting, with added red heart shaped chocolates, love notes 'You bring out the best in me',' I love you a thousand times over and over and over again' as little added additions.

Check out the recipe section on my website www.tabletopsinabox.com.au and you'll find two recipes from Nigela, Beef Wellington and Eaton Mess - yummy!

You couldn't find a more romantic cook if you tried, and you'll love these two recipes they are easy to follow.

January has already come to an end, can you believe one month down already as 2013 speeds along, I just feel sometimes we need to smell the roses!

I received loads of feed back on the ranges, and would love some inspiration on how to spread the word about 'Table Tops in a Box', it truly is a one stop shop for all your dining table decor.  So I'm going to ask a favour can you spread the word via your facebook, just ask people to like the Table Tops in a Box page, or recommend it to your friends on facebook.

If you would like to see the ranges I will be at the following markets in February:

1st Saturday - Mosman Village Market
2nd Saturday - North Sydney Market
3rd Saturday - Gerrigong Market (I'm heading down south)
4th Saturday - Kirribilli

If you can't make a Saturday I'm also doing the Kirribilli Artisan Market on Sunday February 10,

My dear friend Merran has praised the Mix N Match range, I did give her and her new hubby Rory one of the Mix N Match Orange 4 place settings, with the small votives as their wedding present, I was thrilled to hear her say how well made and what fantastic quality and I have to agree!

I'm continuing to develop the next ranges to launch later this year with another trip to Bali planned for April, over the Easter break so I'll keep you posted on my progress.  I'm looking for black and white photographs of things you love, like flowers, shells, beautiful things, so I can replicate these in my new range of table art, placemats and coasters.

Easter is also another time to enjoy a great meal with friends and family, great ways to dress your dining table are available at www.tabletopsinabox.com.au - I'd recommend the Mix N Match Brights in Yellow this Easter and to finish the table I'd add some martini glasses filled with small chocolate Easter eggs in co-ordinated colour tones - it will look sensational.

I hope to see you at a market soon, if not view the ranges on line at www.tabletopsinabox.com.au I think you'll be surprised!

Happy New Year!  2013 another year ahead filled with amazing opportunities to create impactful table decor.

 I created atmosphere in an empty terrace for a New Year's Eve Party, using some of the Table Tops in a Box candle votives and sleeves, candle light works wonders.

Leather Ottomans, LED Christmas Trees all made for an elegant setting!

My family Christmas table was a hit with everyone, we actually had dinner this year, and I used the plain black table runner, the mix n match black napkins, with the Aluminium Dot Design placemats and coaster and naturally napkin rings,  The Aluminium dot votives created the final touches, with Christmas Tree decorations from Papaya Homewares.

Photos can be seen in the recipe section of the website www.tabletopsinabox.com.au now!

So resolutions, I'm still going to follow my favourite saying 'Redefine the Impossible' - as I'm on the journey of living my dream of a creative living.

If you want to see the ranges and meet me come to the markets and this year I'll be doing the following markets:

Mosman Markets - first Saturday of each month
North Sydney Markets second Saturday of each month

Warriewood Organic Produce market on Friday's  this is a market worth visiting the produce is amazing.

Like my facebook page on the website for updates of where I'll be during the year.

I'm also thrilled to announce that Jane Black from the ACT is the winner of the Table Tops in a Box setting for  4 of her choice - I'll keep you posted on which setting in the next blog.

Thank you and remember your dining table just might need a new look to start 2013, order now as I've extened the free shipping to metro locations until further notice!

Cheers

Libby

It's time to starting preparing................................

Its been a busy week with loads of amazing things happening, some more interesting and alarming than others but I won't go into that just now.  It feels like Christmas with the madness buzz happening everywhere and I really am in the mood for doing the Christmas Tree this year!  A little plug for Papaya (my other job) if you need any Chrissie decorations you do need to visit Papaya at Bondi or Mosman or check out their stockists on their website.

I've just updated my website www.tabletopsinabox.com.au  with my grandmother's famous trifle recipe which I know you will all love, especially on Boxing Day for breakfast, isn't it horrible how all our healthy eating plans go out the window at this time of year!

I've also updated the famous baked ham recipe - its a real keeper and this is the one I changed and I think personally it's delicious.

Baked Ham:

What you will need:

A large ham on the bone with skin

1 Table spoon of White Vinegar

1 Table spoon of Seed Mustard

Brown Sugar – 1 large packet

1 Table spoon of lemon juice

1 Large bottle of stout

Garlic – as much or little as you like

What to do:

Peel back the skin on the ham – and remove

Mix ½ packet of brown sugar with vinegar, seed mustard, lemon juice, garlic with ½ bottle of stout, once mixed pour over the ham in a baking dish and bake for 1 hour, continually basting the ham with the mixture, adding more stout from the bottle.

When serving pour the mixture into a pouring jug and pour over the ham once served.

Enjoy!

 

Don't forget I'm happy to share great dinner party ideas on line so send me some of your favourites from your mother, grandmother or if we have too Jamie might be responsible for it but if its a keeper I'd love to share it!

I won't say happy festive season just yet!  There's more to come!

Influence

I just wanted to share ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,!  I was given a bangle as a gift which has the wording REDEFINE THE IMPOSSIBLE which changed my life.

Table Tops in a Box  www.tabletopsinabox.com.au is my 'Redfine the Impossible' - so I hope you all think about making the impossible happen when you enjoy your new table decor, think about how you contributed to my impossible!

I really have enjoyed the time making Table Tops in a Box come to life and have found some amazing websites like Sally Campbell and Katherine Rally - both these ladies are producing incredible fabrics.

I also thought about how to dress your table easily, so that's why the box sets are a simple solution.

I also spent time looking for the right company to work with and found a 'Fair Trade' registered manufacturer who produced the 100% cotton and natural dyed napkins, table runners and very kindly produced the Table Tops in a Box designed votive sleeves .................... a little niche product that really finishes the table settings, I was absolutely thrilled they agreed to produce Table Tops in a Box ranges for me....................


I love sharing........................  I look forward to bringing you some Christmas Day recipes and if you'd like to share one with me just email libby@tabletopsinabox.com.au!

 I'd love to keep sharing!

Ciao

Libby


www.tabletopsinabox.com.au

Summer Brights and Simply Naturals - Table Tops in a Box

Summer is around the corner, with the season focusing on brights so add a touch of colour in your table decor this season and be on trend.

The Mix N Match Brights has four bold colours, Hot Pink, Orange, Yellow and Red featuring patterned colour napkins and table runners or for those wanting more contrasts you can mix in the block colour ranges to give major impact.  Imagine the Orange Mix N Match Patchwork table runner with plain black napkins - fantastic contrasting and all you have to do is fill your Table Tops in a Box -  box on line or choose one of the four place setting box sets featured.


Those that prefer more neutral tones the ranges offer many variations, from the Black, Blue and Natural in the Mix N Match, or the Black Dyed Rattan - the photographed settings at www.tabletopsinabox.com.au by Nina Claire Photography show the ranges.  I would also like to thank Donna and Mark Redmond for allowing the photos to be taken in their beautiful home.

The Aluminium Dot range is the perfect range for Christmas - which can be accessorised with any of napkins and runners.  The photographs gives you an idea for a 'Simple, Stylish, Impactful' silver, black themed Christmas Table. (Christmas decorations are available at Papaya.)

Think about early Christmas shopping now, don't leave it to the last minute.