Back To Business As Usual Christmas Tablescape

Many of you know that we were hit last week with a 7.0 earthquake just off the coast of Eureka where I live. Luckily, it didn't last long and was "deep" so damage was limited. I just couldn't face cleaning up, clearing "debris", and setting a table so Pat agreed to skip last week's table. 

This week Pat set a traditional red and green table.

Flatware is satin finish "Vault" by Gourmet Settings

The accent plates are "Christmas Village Scenes" from Pier 1

Pat made the peppermint candy napkins a few years ago

Where it came from:

Green reversible place mats - from Bed, Bath and Beyond years ago

Large charger - "Fun Factory" service plate by Waechtersbach from Replacements,Ltd.

White charger - "White" Fiesta(ware) chop plate by Homer Laughlin from Replacements,Ltd

Red Dinner Plate - "Fun Factory" by Waechtersbach from Tuesday Morning years ago

Accent Plates - "Christmas Village Scenes" from Pier 1 six years ago

Flatware - "Vault" by Gourmet Settings from Costco years ago

Red and White Swirl Goblet - "Verres a Vin" from Pier 1 many, many years ago

Champagne Goblet - "Bubbles Galore" by by Maxwell & Williams from Tuesday Morning 

Green Wine Glass - from the Dollar Tree

Peppermint Candy Napkins - Handmade by Pat

Glittery Bow Napkin Rings - from Pier 1 six or seven years ago

Red Glass Candle Holders - from Ross at least seven or eight years ago

Battery Operated Peppermint Candles - from Pier 1 

Centerpiece Santa, Tree, and Ornaments - from Michael's over the years

We will be joining Susan for "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch this Thursday: http://betweennapsontheporch.net/ 

 Before...........................................................................and After. Thank God and "Quake Hold Museum Putty" - most of the Christmas decorations and displayed dishes survived.

(I had already redecorated the big tree in the other corner and just couldn't face this one......Said "good-bye and put it away)

Snowy Christmas Tablescape

With sunny skies and a balmy 55 degrees outside, snow is not on the "weather menu" here in coastal Northern California. (In fact, we rarely ever have snow so when we do, it is a treat.) Pat wanted to set the first table of December in a decidedly Christmas holiday theme. For most people, that starts with snow. 

Flatware is ultra modern "Fluence" by Oneida

We found the snowflake napkin rings at Pier 1 many years ago

The pure white dinnerware ("Crestwood Platinum" by Noritake) features a wide platinum band

Kind of a bold choice for Pat, the silver accented glass chargers are from Pier 1

Where it came from:

White Place Mats -By Calvin Klein from Tuesday Morning years ago

Silver Glass Charger - from Pier 1 seven or eight years ago

Dinnerware - "Crestwood Platinum" by Noritake from eBay

Flatware - "Fluence" by Oneida from Replacements,Ltd.

Jeweled Snowflake glassware - from Pier 1 nine or ten years ago

Napkin - from Linentablecloth.com (always available) 

Silver Napkin Overlay - Handmade by Pat

Snowflake Napkin Ring - from Pier 1 several years ago

White Santa and tree cones - from Michael's 

Small White Reindeer - from TJMaxx two or three years ago

Vintage Candle Holders - from Pat's collection

We will be joining Susan for "Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch this Thursday: http://betweennapsontheporch.net/