ellison + jane: Off to a new start...

As our family gathered together to celebrate the New Year, we decided to take advantage of the clear, cold night and eat dinner outside. Though it was a last minute decision, we were able to put resources together quickly. We moved the table toward the outdoor fireplace, threw a circular burlap table cloth on a rectangular table, added mismatched candles, surrounded by different peas and beans, add everyday woven place mats, plates, and silverware, and viola... we had a lovely, simple table to begin the new year. Though we were worried about the cold, we have pyromaniac family members who were overly ecstatic to build a scorching fire, which kept everyone comfortable, except for those nearest, who, of course, had to move. Inspired by the simplistic beauty of the evening and the warmth of the fire, we began looking for future outdoor settings, after all you never know what may happen in the new year...