Has I walked through to the dining table with vase in hand, which was displaying the beautiful bright yellow chrysanthemums which had been brought for me, the aroma of garlic was filtering through the house, followed by that lovely roast smell which makes your tummy rumble.

The flowers looked beautiful in the middle of my huge farmhouse table, which I have had for many years. We have had many a family meeting and made some big decisions at this table over the years, along with some great family occassions and meals too.  This table holds some great family memories for all of us and I like my table to always look set.  With an array of table clothes and table runners I use, upon which I have the biggest of pot fruit bowls, (which I found while searching at a antiques fair with mum and I fell in love with it), which is always full of many a type of fruit in the centre of my dining table.

I love this great table runner set with its classic design and neutral slate & cream shades, this table runner and matching napkins are perfect additions to any table setting and at a great price. Traditional, elegant, a ideal gift for someone and a beautiful centre piece for your table.

At either end of the runner are two very large wooden and very unusual Elephant candle sticks with church candles in them. Again these were searched out while on my travels visiting a craft barn after spending hours watching a very talented gentlemen on a wood lathe, turn wood into some beautiful works of art.  I have always dressed my table and I complete my table with a vase of fresh flowers or a seasonal display such as holly from the garden.

Without ever asking, whether my daughter is down stopping over or not, whoever is here they know as the cooking smells build its time to set the table, and always my son or daughter or even their friends now would set about setting my table without me ever needing to ask.  Something I love about cooking, its all part of creating a home ! well thats what I think anyway!

Whats your favourite type of dining table I have tried various types over the years from, modern, even glass but my farmhouse table always prevails. Do you dress your table or even use your table as a great majority of us eat in front of the tv or upon trays on our laps, or do you call the family to the dining table? Let me know your thoughts?