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"   Photo by Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn Let&amp;#039;s face it: &amp;quot;What&amp;#039;s for dinner?&amp;quot; is the &amp;quot;Are we there yet?&amp;quot; of the entertaining sphere. Placate hungry guests in the simplest\u2014and prettiest\u2014way possible by showcasing the menu front and center, in the form of a chalkboard menu vase that doubles as a floral centerpiece. It&amp;#039;s perfect for Turkey Day. Entertaining expert Annette Joseph dreamed up this craft for her book Picture Perfect Parties: Stylish Solutions for Entertaining, and was sweet enough to share the how-to with us.   Materials  Dropcloth or other surface covering 1 (8-inch) terra-cotta pot 1 can chalkboard spray paint (or try acryllic chalkboard paint, available from most craft stores) Glass vase, slightly shorter than the terra-cotta pot Fresh flowers (try autumnal mums or dahlias) Chalk  Instructions:  1.) Spread the dropcloth on a work surface in a well-ventilated area. 2.) Spray the terra-cotta pot with the chalkboard paint using two coats to cover. (Allow paint to dry between coats.) 3.) Let paint dry completely. 4.) Write menu on the pot with chalk. 5.) Fill the glass vase with water and place inside the pot. Arrange flowers inside vase. The best part? The pot will easily wipe clean with a damp cloth, so you can reuse this cute centerpiece for many different soirees.   Plus:   See more sweet and simple entertaining tips \u00BB25 delicious ways to prepare cranberries \u00BB70+ delicious Thanksgiving side dishes \u00BB101 holiday decorating ideas \u00BB30+ pro tips to host a stress-free Thanksgiving dinner \u00BB "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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