Schumann Wild Rose

Schumann Wild Rose
Dishes, dishes, dishes........

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

New Year's Eve Tablescape

Record rainfall, floods, mudslides, road closures - typical way to end the year here in our area of Northern California. But the power is on for now and everyone is safe and secure at home so I guess the outlook for the new year is positive. That said, let's end the year with a glitzy table set for a New Year's party celebration.












Where it cam from:
Black Place Mats - from Bed, Bath and Beyond years ago
Glass Glittery Chargers - from Pier 1 nine or ten years ago
Dinnerware - Pattern unknown from Pier 1 years ago
Silverplate Bread and Butter plate - from Tailwaggers (a local thrift store that supports a no-kill animal rescue) 
Flatware - "Fluence" by Oneida from Replacements,Ltd.
Stainless steel glassware - from Pier 1 years ago
Crystal votive holders - from Tuesday Morning ten or eleven years ago
Red Hurricane Vase - from Costco ten years ago
White Centerpiece Fillers - from Michael's over the years
Candle Holders - from our collection

This week, we will be joining "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/  

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Formal 2025 Christmas Tablescape - #11

What's more Christmas than colorful poinsettias scattered around the house to be enjoyed by all? This week's tablescape from our Great-niece mixes traditional and classical colors to set a somewhat formal table using poinsettias to highlight the table.












Where it came from:
White Tablecloth and Red Napkins - from Linentablecloth.com (always available)
Gold Glass Charger - from Pier 1 ten or eleven years ago
Gold Dinner and Salad Plate - from Pier 1 several years ago
Red Glass Poinsettia Accent Plate - from our Christmas collection
Bread and Butter Plate - "Mansfield" by Lenox from our collection
Glassware - "Amber Crackle" from Pier 1 fifteen years ago
Flatware - "Antique Gold Baroque" by Wallace from Horchow many years ago
Gold Napkin Overlays - Hand crafted by Pat
Gold Poinsettia Napkin Rings - Hand crafted by Pat

This week, we will be joining "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/