Save The Date...Holiday Open House and Susan Goodwin Trunk Show!

Saturday, November 23 from 10am-5pm

Our Holiday Open House is coming up in just 2 weeks and you need to be sure not to miss it! We have been busy stocking the shelves and decking the halls to prepare for the upcoming holidays. Be sure to stop by on November 23rd to pick up everything you'll need for the holidays. Plus, we will have treats and specials all day throughout the store!

Our Susan Goodwin Trunk Show will also be happening on Saturday, November 23rd from noon-5pm. This is an annual customer favorite! Susan is a local artist who has been designing jewelry for more than 25 years and she is internationally known for her gemstone and pearl jewelry designs. Susan will fill a huge table with her one-of-a-kind pieces, so this is an event you don't want to miss! For more information on Susan Goodwin, visit her website at susangoodwin.net. 

 

Dressing Your Table for the Holidays 101

The holidays are quickly approaching, so to help you out during this season of events and dinner parties, we made this handy guide that will teach you everything you need to know about dressing your table for company.


Setting your table 101:

 
These two diagrams from Brunch at Saks depict the proper way to set the table, both informal and formal. We won't tell if you edit the formal setting a bit!


Measuring your table for a tablecloth 101:
Finding the perfect tablecloth for your dining room table can be tricky. Luckily, we are here to help!
As a general rule of thumb, aim for a tablecloth that has dimension that are 24"- 30" longer in both length and width than your table.

60" round table- 90" round linen

72" round table- 102" round linen

30" x 72" banquet table- 54" x 96"linen

30" x 96" banquet table- 54" x 120"linen

60" x 60" square table- 90" x 90"linen

If you are still in need of a holiday tablecloth, we have some beautiful Le Jacquard Français linens at CAPERS and large selection available for custom order.

Dos and Don'ts

• Don't ever use scented candles in the dining room!
• Do play with fall colors- warm oranges, reds, yellows, and greens. 
• Don't use a tablecloth that reaches the floor.
• Do measure your table before buying a new tablecloth.
• Don't crowd your dinner table with decorations.
• Do utilize fall foliage and crops such as squash, colorful corn, and fall leaves.

We will be posting entertaining and decorating tips all throughout the holiday season!

CAPERS Philosophy- Responsible Consumption

Did you know that most of the items we sell in our store are either produced locally or with a socially responsible mission? When you shop at CAPERS, you can feel confident that you are supporting responsible companies!

Shop Local: We feature many products made right here in the Pacific Northwest! Buying local products is not only good for the community, but it is also good for the environment because it requires a lot less energy to transport the goods to you!

Shop Fair Trade: A fair trade certification ensures that the money made from goods gets back to the laborers involved in all steps of the manufacturing process.

Shop Recycled: There are several items at CAPERS that are made from recycled products (including a door mat made from recycled flip fops and a decorative basket made from recycled straws).

Shop with a Conscience: Many companies support organizations, initiatives, and philanthropies with their proceeds. It is always a good idea to check out a company's website to see how they give back to global communities.

Shupaca Alpaca throws are beautifully crafted alpaca throws made in
Ecuador. Shupaca products are fair trade and all sales support the economic
advancement of the Ecuadorean artists.  For more info visit shupaca.com

Jaipur Rugs support women artisans from India. They teach weaving
skills and ensure that proceeds from the sales go back to the
women and their families. For more info visit jaipurrugs.org

EmiLime supports and sells knits made by women artisans in Peru. EmiLime products are fair trade and beautifully crafted.
For more information visit emilime.com

These are just a few of the socially responsible products we feature at CAPERS. Stop by our store to learn more about the great products we carry! 

Fall Trunk Show- Le Jacquard Français

Saturday, November 2- 11AM-2PM

Dress up your table for fall!

Our Annual Fall Trunk Show is quickly approaching on Nov 2! Join us from 11AM-2PM when Le Jacquard Français representative Lynn Sultemeier will be here to take your holiday linen orders! Bring in your china and paint swatches to find the most perfect new linen for your holiday table. Place your order by November 4 and we guarantee that you will get your linens by Thanksgiving! And as an added bonus, if you order a tablecloth during this weekend, you will receive four complimentary napkins as a gift with purchase.

Le Jacquard Français is known for high quality Damask linens that will last a lifetime.  'Damask' linens are especially great because the pattern of the fabric is visible on both sides. 

For more information on Le Jacquard Français, visit their website at www.le-jacquard-francais.fr

Easy Entertaining......Baked Feta Appetizer!

The Fall is here and with the cool weather comes warm parties! Be sure to bring this delicious appetizer to the next event you attend or host. We served it at CAPERS during our artist reception for the October Art Walk and it got rave reviews from our customers!

CAPERS Baked Feta Dip

8 ounces Feta Cheese (crumbled)

6-8 ounces of pitted, mixed, marinated olives

Line the bottom of a greased small baking dish with feta.

Layer the olives on top of the feta.

Drizzle with olive oil. 

Bake at 400 degrees F until warm and melted (about 20 minutes).

The recipe we served in the store was adapted from the Kathy Casey recipe below.

WARM BAKED FETA WITH ARTICHOKE ROASTED PEPPER & OLIVE SPREAD

Makes 10 to 15 servings

1 jar Dish D'Lish Artichoke Pepper Olive Spread

1 thick (7- to 8-ounce) piece feta cheese

Lightly oil the bottom of an 8- to 9-inch ovenproof skillet, such as cast iron.

Place the cheese in the center of the pan, and then top with the Artichoke Pepper Olive Spread. 

At this point, you can cover and refrigerate the skillet for up to 1 day.

When ready to bake, preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Bake the cheese for about 20 minutes, or until soft and gooey. 

Serve immediately, right out of the pan, with slices of rustic bread, crostini, pita, or pita chips.

Kathy Casey is an amazing celebrity chef from Seattle. She is frequently 

featured in magazines, on TV and radio, and she is the owner of Dish D'Lish. 

If you are looking for some great recipes, we recommend one of Kathy's cookbooks.

Visit the Kathy Casey website to find more of her recipes or to order a cookbook. 

Save The Date......October Art Walk with Mary Flynn-Gillies

The West Seattle Art Walk is less than one week away!
For those of you who don't know, the Art Walk is a monthly event that takes
place from 6-9 PM on the second Thursday of each month. Shops stay open
late and display art by local artists. During the month of October, we will be
featuring artist Mary Flynn-Gillies at CAPERS.


Mary's paintings are available for viewing and purchase now in our store.

Stanley Rivers 10x8

Poppy Blue 23x30

Here is an excerpt from Mary's artist statement:

"This fascination with weathered
integrity has found a comfortable
home in her two-dimensional work.
Her desire is to achieve this sense of
time and history in her work by using
tattered, stained, and once cherished
found papers as the foundation for
her imagery.

Her imagery at first glance is ageless
but at closer inspection is interjected
with modern thought and often times
whimsy... bringing together the inspiring
dynamic of past versus present"

Visit Mary Flynn-Gillies' website for more information on her and her art.

Hope to see you at CAPERS on October 10th during the Art Walk!

One Sofa, Three Ways......Dress Up Your Sofa For Fall!

With the seasons changing and Fall approaching (and our Fall Sale in progress!), 

now is the perfect time to consider making a few quick changes to give your sofa a 

new look for Fall.  There are so many new ways you can style your sofa to give

 your home a new look and feel. 

Start with One Bare Sofa....

 Styled Three Different Ways...

It's so easy to add decorative pillows!

Or add some pizazz with vases.

A throw is necessary during Fall and Winter!

Isn't it great how easy it is to add new life to your sofa? By just switching up your pillows,
adding a patterned throw, or decorating an end table with colorful vases, you can give your
living room a mini makeover for Fall!

CAPERS has everything you need to decorate your home for Fall, so be sure to stop by
this season.  And if you don't know what you are looking for, you can always ask
our wonderful sales team for tips and ideas to spruce up your sofa!

This styling has all three elements, pillows, a throw, and colorful
vases on the side table.