On Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:37:12 -0600, David Dyer-Bennet >
wrote:

> > So now I'm trying to think of something made of wood that will complement
> > the table....... because that's where I want *our* present to reside :-)
>
> Salad bowl? With serving implements, hand-carved.

My first thought was the table needed a rug underneath it (oriental,
of course) because it doesn't look good sitting on the floor like
that... too much wood, no contrast. Change the fabric on those chairs
too.

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