{31 Days to Make a House a Home} Day 14 ~ Set a Pretty Table

Setting a pretty table is a joy!

Holiday and party tables are easy to make festive.   

We usually go the extra mile to set a table for company.

But even weeknight suppers can look pretty if you take just a little bit of care.

Setting a  pretty table doesn't mean that you have to use fine china and the heirloom silver every night.  Just try to make your table look inviting to your own family. 

 

 (Even breakfast can be pretty!)

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To end this week's theme of thoughts about mealtime, I am linking up with Kristin's Comfort Food Friday.  This recipe is a family favorite, and is a breeze to make! 

SAUSAGE BEAN CHOWDER Ingredients: 1 pound bulk pork sausage 16-oz. can dark red kidney beans, drained 16-oz. can black beans, drained 1-lb. can diced tomatoes 4 cups water 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, pressed 2 bay leaves 1½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon thyme  fresh ground pepper to taste 2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed Directions: Cook sausage until brown.  Pour off fat.     In large pot, combine beans, tomatoes, water, onion, garlic, bay leaves, and all spices.  Cover and simmer for one hour. Add potatoes.  Cook, covered, for 15 minutes more. Remove bay leaf and serve.