Gather round the country table, stylish and fresh with the colors and textures of earthenware crockery, wildflowers, and a charming mix of rustic and refined elements. Collect inspiration for chic table settings from a variety of beautiful examples, all created to delight and entertain. The instructions provide everything that's needed to do it yourself. From ideas that make everyday gatherings special to down-home holidays, to barbecues and picnics and easy ways to celebrate birthdays, every arrangement combines warmth and elegance. Here's a homey Sunday lunch, with vintage linen on the table and fresh-cut flowers; a wine tasting taken straight from a Tuscan farmhouse, and a farmstead breakfast with homemade biscuits, and more. Bonus: pretty projects, information on textiles, the dish on dishes, and great glassware! A Selection of the Country Homes& Garden Book Club. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.