Today my mother will be gone six years. I tell you this only
because, with the passing of time, dad has found it a tiny bit easier to part
with her things. I never ask him for anything, I just wait for him decide, and
accept gladly.
This past week he was in the “Northwoods” theme guest room, looking around at
things, and asked me if I would like the display that she had on the shelf. It
was just getting dusty in his house (and much to my chagrin some of the dust is
still visible in the pictures), and he wondered if perhaps I could put these
things to use. Absolutely!
It had been a long time since I had last seen these things, so I have to admit
that they really tugged at my heart. I thought they would make a wonderful
centerpiece for a Northwoods table, and I do believe that I was right. It makes
me feel as though I’m dining with my mother. Once the tablescape is taken down,
I plan on finding a cozy little nook to put these things, they are just too
precious to tuck away.
I hope you enjoy this table as much as I do.
The runner is a recent purchase from Anthropologie, and I absolutely love it.
The white chargers are from Pier One, and are topped with wonderful pinecone-edge plates from Pottery Barn.
Salad plates from Maison Versailles
provide a base for the handled chili bowls.
Flatware is from Cabela — one of my favorite places to shop for flatware.
The stemware, among my favorites because the smoky
color goes with so many things, once belonged to my mom.
The pinecone salt and pepper shakers look right in place on this
mini charcuterie board.
The mini deer candleholders came from Pottery Barn years ago. I
use them at Christmas and throughout the winter.
The gray plaid throw is from Pottery Barn, and I honestly don’t know where I
got the pillow, but it expresses my sentiments during wintertime.
Stay warm everybody, I wish you all could join me for chili and cornbread.
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