Comments on: Wining & Dining

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:52:43 +0000

I love that! Better go burn some wicks!

xo,
s

By: MamaMae

MamaMae — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:47:41 +0000

We were always taught that all the wicks of candles in your home should be burnt, never left white because it is a sign of your warmth and hospitality. It’s ambiance and folks also know it’s ok to use your candle.

When I see a white wick in someone’s home, I find it so surprising.

By: melarse

melarse — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 22:57:55 +0000

Thanks for this tip!! I used it this weekend twice. You guys are the best.

By: Molly

Molly — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 02:38:54 +0000

This has been a really fun project for us. And our father-in-law loves to bring a handful of corks every few weeks when we see him. “I wasn’t GOING to open that 2nd bottle of wine, but since its for decorating your new house, I had to do my part, har har har har.”

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:31:30 +0000

Good question! Around 35″ from the wall to the edge of the table should do the trick. It allows people to pull out their chairs quite a bit, although if you want people to be able to walk behind the table while the chairs are in use you might want to add even more space (we use the other side of the table to do most of the ciculating and serving). Hope it helps!

xo,
s

By: Lynn

Lynn — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 05:44:26 +0000

Love your website…. I have a question, regarding the 3 Ikea shelves behind your dining room table how much room is between the outside shelf base and the dining chairs? Not sure about how much clearance is needed. I am wanting to put something like this for more display options behind my table. Right now I have 2 mirrors but not sure if I have enough space to do it. Thanks

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:03:05 +0000

Very cute! Great finds guys.

xo,
s

By: Jen Z.

Jen Z. — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:58:40 +0000

I just came across this on Bed Bath & Beyond. Thought some of you might like to look at it to give you an idea for using cork. So cute.
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=16084794&RN=926&

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:16:01 +0000

Visiting extended family in Atlanta a few months ago, I noticed a huge old table-mounted corkscrew in the kitchen and a bowl of corks nearby. I asked if they had any plans for the corks and they didn’t… so I ordered this kit from Wine.com (http://www.wine.com/V6/Cork-Trivet-Kit/gift/80193/detail.aspx), took the corks home with me to NYC, and made a trivet for the “donors,” which I sent back to them. The remaining corks are waiting for us to drink a few more bottles of vino so that we’ll have a trivet, too. Something fun and inexpensive (and useful) to do with your corks so you can enjoy them for years to come! I’m sure you guys could make your own frame for the trivet but living in Manhattan, I lack power tools…

By: Jamie

Jamie — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:36:43 +0000

I love this idea! It’s making me think differently about the stuff that’s laying around my house!