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me, and the connection you get when
you work with people.”
— MICHELE SAULSON
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people based on their style and what I
think they would like to wear.
“Making people happy is where it’s
at for me, and the connection you get
when you work with people, whether
they buy something from you or not.”
Which is why we asked this artistic
visionary to set a Thanksgiving table
for us in her Franklin home.
“I wanted to highlight some metal-
lic elements — it’s so hot right now,
and I don’t see that going out of style,”
Saulson says.
She also played around with mixing
modern with vintage and heirloom
pieces. “Sometimes we forget what we
have if it’s stored away, so a good place
to start is just to pull things out and
try making little vignettes on a table
or sideboard,” she says. “Most impor-
tantly, you have to have confidence and
not second-guess yourself when you’re
trying it. Same with using something
intended for a different use — like a
wall mirror as a tray and placing small
accessories on it. Go with your gut —
or snap a picture and send it to a friend
for advice.
“I get that not everyone has an eye
for putting things together,” Saulson
says. “I have friends who call me for
advice on what type of vase to put
flowers in, or what type of flower to
use — we all have our strengths. Mine
is not math so don’t ask me to help
your kid with their homework!”
When it comes to creating a room
or a table setting, Saulson says, “There
is something very rewarding about
having a vision or an idea, playing
around with it to create a beautiful
setting — and then watching people
respond to it.
“Again,” she says, “it goes back to
making people happy — creating a
beautiful environment that makes
someone want to sit, linger, enjoy what
you have prepared for them, and enjoy
myself. Surrounded by beauty. We can
all use that.” ■