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Upscale Rustic Holiday Table Setting...

stevieb — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:22:32 GMT

Re: Upscale Rustic Holiday Table Setting...

Kachina624 — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:34:31 GMT

I've often seen these tree trunk cross-sections used as chargers. Not an original idea. I don't care for it. For one thing, it's unsanitary since they can't be washed. How do you know a dog didn't lift his leg on the tree right before it was cut?

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Growing — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:40:37 GMT

For me, it is a sensory issue. I don't want my hands touching something rough like the wood or the piece of wood being so thick to make the plate higher. But its a very "natural" looking idea.

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nana59 — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 18:35:31 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I've often seen these tree trunk cross-sections used as chargers. Not an original idea. I don't care for it. For one thing, it's unsanitary since they can't be washed. How do you know a dog didn't lift his leg on the tree right before it was cut?

or bugs crawling out of it......and i don't want to smell wood while i'm eating!

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Queen of shop — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:50:23 GMT

@steviebI don't like the chargers either. Other than that, it's nice.

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AuntG — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 18:10:18 GMT

That is different. Might consider it for an elaborate barn raising.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 18:29:44 GMT

@stevieb So give us an opinion; what do YOU think of it?

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PamfromCT — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 18:44:39 GMT

If I were celebrating Christmas in a rustic setting, I think this is charming. I see treated slabs of wood for sale even in our local Home Goods store, so I would assume the wood is treated.

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Oznell — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 19:05:30 GMT

Very pretty. I've always loved the mix of "high-low", rough/smooth, refined/homespun. The sophistication of silver candelsticks, white tapers, ruffle-edge china, contrasted with natural, organic, rough-textured woods, is a great combo.

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GingerPeach — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 20:19:26 GMT

I find it both earthy and ethereal, @stevieb.

(I doubt they are selling untreated round slabs for home use. Anyone who's worked with crafts knows such things need to be heated in an oven, at minimum.)

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mspatmac — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 20:45:28 GMT

The setting they are shown in is perfect. I can also see them on a Thanksgiving table with a rustic centerpiece. I bought a couple at Pier1 (oh how I miss that store) to raise poinsettias to different heights.

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kate2357 — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 21:41:14 GMT

I think it's charming and different. I've not seen cut slices of logs used as chargers before. In the right setting, I think it would work. I would want it treated, as some have mentioned, mainly because of the strong smell new cut wood gives off. It's a nice smell ... just not w/ food.

@stevieb Thanks for sharing all your remarkable finds. It's been fun looking at everything all the different ideas.

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chessielady — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 21:46:59 GMT

I love it ! Right up my alley as they say !

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faeriemoon — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 22:08:24 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I've often seen these tree trunk cross-sections used as chargers. Not an original idea. I don't care for it. For one thing, it's unsanitary since they can't be washed. How do you know a dog didn't lift his leg on the tree right before it was cut?

Urine is sterile. (Actually, that theory has been debunked. LOL) Wouldn't bother me a bit. I love this tablescape.

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ECBG — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 23:45:14 GMT

Unless the wood is refinished, I don't think it's attractive. This "charger" lifts the plate and is a waste of natural resources because it can't be reused.

Chargers where there is no "wait staff" doesn't work unless your guests are getting up and down with each course served, which, in itself is a problem and confusion.

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DREAMON — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 23:59:19 GMT

I love this for a Rustic Home..I think it is perfect.

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godi — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:39:14 GMT

Splinter with dinner anyone?

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manny2 — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 01:47:59 GMT

I want to like it, but I just don't care for it.

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alliswell — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 03:26:22 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@stevieb So give us an opinion; what do YOU think of it?

@stevieb Your opinion?

Re: Upscale Rustic Holiday Table Setting...

wagirl — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 15:35:12 GMT

I like it but the chargers are way to thick for my taste--nee to be much thinner---think it would be awkward eating --would feel like I had to raise my shoulders up to cut anything----