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@SouthernBee wrote:

@ECBG : Very beautiful table and room. Needs protecting . Have you thought about a glass topper or possibly to expensive?

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@SouthernBee 

Thank you, my Dear.  I protect that table like you wouldn't believe.  It gets rubbed with lemon oil to keep the wood from drying out and protects from water marks.

[SilleeMee]

If you like using fabric mats and tablecloths then spray them with Scotchgard. 

[ECBG]

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@Just Bling 

I so enjoyed this discussion!  Reading through the comments I was reminded that I always remind myself when serving that I need good table trivets for when others are here for dinner.  

We have 2 grandsons, 15 and soon to be 9 years old as well as a first cousin of mine and a brother in law who are often here for dinners.  Hot gravy can bleach a table horribly and of course it happens!

Since my hours increase around holidays, I just never acted on the thought "Get a nicer set of trivets, Girl!!!".

The mention of Ikea in this thread started my search, and I went to Ikea, Pottery Barn, Amazon and Etsy.  SO much to look at!

I loved Etsy the most and settled on a deep green marble that can be wiped clean and isn't going to be a laundry disaster waiting to happen!  The color will go beautifully with my blue based house. 

I don't want something that will be ruined after a few uses.

Thank you Ladies!!!

Ladies, just found this on Etsy!  In LOVE!

These shapes are beautiful!  Perfect!

The wood is teak.

[Mominohio]

I prefer fabric placemats, they just seem more 'elegant' even for casual use. 

That said, with little ones, I did/have bought and used the educational plastic ones (with things on them like the presidents, money, alphabet, numbers, a map of the US, etc.)and some cute seasonal ones I think/thought they would enjoy. 

[Just Bling]

@sometimesQVCaddict    Thanks so much!!!!!!

I used to travel to get to an IKEA and now that there is one literally at my back door and  I haven't been there.   I will make a trip and look, thanks so much.

I love the cork backed and if the tops are heat resistant that's the best.

I did find the brand I was looking for....Pimpernel

I used to find them at Bed Bath & Beyond but now they are only available online and not in our store.  Also, styles are limited too.  I could go direct but the min of $150 shipping is holding me back.