When the green
tablecloth that I had planned to use for my second dinner table at my annual
Boxing Day dinner didn't fit, I had to get creative. Rummaging through my
tablecloth closet (read: the jam-packed craft closet in my
office/studio that only has about three feet of space for actual hanging which
is where my tablecloths are stored), I knew I was going to be in trouble. The
cranberry tablecloth was way too big, the white tablecloths way too blah. I had
a patterned
one that worked well in the past, but had something different in
mind for the centerpiece, so reached for, the first time ever at Christmas, the
blue one.
It looked great in the room, blended perfectly with my new Santa pillow, and
ended up being quite popular once I decided to swap out my planned evergreen
plates for my Currier & Ives winter scene ones.
This is a table that, if I wanted it to, will take me all of the way through
winter. There is nothing about it that screams Christmas, just winter coziness.
As it turned out, everyone loved this table and raved about it. It was set for
eight during the party, but for every day, it will just be set for four.
The centerpiece is one that is a mishmash of some of my favorite things,
including wooden trees that I have used in the past here and here. Twig reindeer are
also more winter than Christmas and from Pottery Barn years ago, a purchase that
I have never regretted.
The “tin houses” are pure genius, fooled everyone, and were the brainchild of Debbie
of the wonderful Confessions
of a Plate Addict blog, whose easy instructions I followed, and am I ever thrilled
that I did (read: buy houses, buy paint, spray). I do not recommend waiting
until the last minute and putting on the final coat on the day of the party,
but this darling trio of cardboard houses from Hobby Lobby (that stack inside
each other for easy storage) will appear again and again. For only $15 for the
houses and $5 for the Rustoleum Hammered Silver spray paint (that I found at
Wal-Mart), I ended up with these super cute tin look houses. Even up close
people were completely fooled, and can you imagine what I would have spent had
these houses been actual tin? Lots!
The flickering tea lights inside are from Pier One and are battery operated. Do
NOT use real candles. No.
The tabletop greenery is actually a taken apart swag that I bought days before
the party at Home Depot for half off. I love using fresh greenery not
only for the looks, but also for the fresh pine fragrance, and it is nothing
additional to store.
Plates - decades old
Napkins - Pier One
Flatware - Oneida
Crystal - “Marquis” by Mikasa
Napkins - Pier One
Flatware - Oneida
Crystal - “Marquis” by Mikasa
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15 comments:
Love this! Very pretty, Pattie. I love the Currier & Ives plates - they remind me of my favorite Home to Thanksgiving pattern.
What a wonderful idea on the houses. I have a can of the hammered spray paint recommended in the tutorial too! AND...I got a Hobby Lobby gift card for Christmas! You know you can get 40% off any regular priced item at Hobby Lobby, right? They have a coupon in their ad each week, or you can just show them the coupon on your iPhone if you have their phone app.
I know it is hard getting away from traditional winter colors...I try to think of pale blue as an icy skating rink! Currier and Ives always reminds me of an old fashioned winter...Like when I was a kid growing up in a tiny Vermont town.
Those houses had me fooled, I thought they were metal. Love the deer.
Have a great week, Pattie.
What a beautiful table setting - I just love those houses ( and those reindeer )
I've used pale blue many times - for my entire CHristmas theme - but never had a pale blue tablecloth - will have to look into picking one up now that I see how pretty it looks !
Happy New Year !
Pretty Winter table! Love those deer, very cute.
What cute table decorations. I love it! Thanks for sharing at My Flagstaff Home.
Jennifer
This table is divine...those houses are great and a perfect addition. Love the China!
IMHO, sometimes 'less is more' and your tablescape is proof that one can create something that is unique, beautiful and charming all rolled into one. Also, thank you so much for the link to the houses. With appreciation ... -Brenda-
Hi Pattie,
This is my first time to come across your blog. Absolutely love your table, so cute
and so unique. Perfect for Winter, and love those currier and Ive dishes as well.
Such a fun tablescape.
Oh and I saw some black beans and rice, so looks like you like spanish food too.
I make cuban style black beans, yellow rice and picadillo or ropa veija.
So I am gonna follow your blog. See ya soon.
Blessings, Nellie
Also like your blog face too. very nice!
Great call on using the blue tablecloth instead and it created a lovely backdrop for your wonderful "cozy house" centerpiece. Your dishware goes perfect with your theme as well. You are right, this tablescape can be equally winter décor as well as Christmas.
Aww...this is so adorbs!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Your tablescape is so pretty, just love the house and those dishes! Amazing!
Congratulations! This post will be featured this week at My Flagstaff Home.
Jennifer
I love your tablescape. Especially the village. Just beautiful!
Beautiful. I love the dishes and the houses. The deer is cute also.
I am so excited that you tried my little houses and liked them! They are perfect on your pretty winter tablescape! The little deer and trees are so wonderfully whimsical...love them! Hugs...Debbie
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