Classic Christmas Tablescape

Just like the song says, Christmas is "the most wonderful time of the year" - a time to share with family and friends. It's also a time to remember those that are not with us anymore. Pat and I wanted to set the table this time using our Mother's Christmas dishes that she bought a few years before she passed away and silver flatware that our Dad bought for her when we were young. It makes for a timeless and classic tablescape.

After the table was set and Pat was leaving for home, she stopped at the front door and then ran back to the "dish room." She pulled out some colored goblets and replaced the clear crystal. We liked both. So.....here's pictures of the two different settings. See what you think.

Over view of the table with clear crystal goblets

Another view with the clear goblets

The first place setting

The clear crystal goblets are from Pier 1 this year

Here's the same table but with colored goblets

Another view of the table

Close up of the place setting with the colored goblets

The red stemmed goblet is from Pier 1 last year. The green trumpet flute is from Replacements.

First layer of the place setting is a simple red napkin folded in thirds

The salad plate comes next

The dinner plate comes next

The charger is actually in a pattern called "Mansfield" - also by Lenox



Flatware is Plantation by Oneida

Pat used shiny gold ornaments in the centerpiece with red garland

One last look from the other end of the table

Where is all came from:
Tablecloth - from our personal collection
Dinnerware - Holiday by Lenox from our Mother
Charger - Mansfield by Lenox from my niece
Red Water Goblet - from Pier 1
Green Trumpet Champagne Glass - by Judal from Replacements.com
Clear Water and Champagne Glasses - from Pier 1
Flatware - Plantation by Oneida
Candle Holders - Pat's personal collection