Gingerbread Tablescape

Christmas is just around the corner. The "adults" in our family do not exchange gifts. Each year, we pool the money that we would have spent on gifts for each other and choose a charity or community organization (like Hospice, Cancer Society, Senior Citizen Center, etc.) and donate there. It is great for the place receiving the money, and it reminds all of us what Christmas is really for and why we are here. Then, the animal lovers in the group donate money and we choose an animal rescue or other animal organization.  So - even our pets can share in the reason for the season.

But this blog is about tablescapes - so, we decided to set a fun table this time and one that most people would not think about doing. I bought some large Gingerbread men from a local department store years ago and stored them. Pat thought it was time to pull them out and see what we could do with them. I think she picked a winner......

Over view of the table

Close up of the place setting

These "big guys" make a great addition to the table

The first layer of the place setting is this cute Gingerbread boy plate from Pier 1 this season

The next layer is a scarlett Luncheon plate from Fiestaware

The dinner plate and bread and butter plate are chocolate Fiestaware

The flatware is called Pendulum Platinum

Artland red goblet and brown Clarion by Lenox tumbler 

Handmade napkin ring is actually PVC pipe spray painted brown with a Christmas ornament hot glued on top 

This dandy gadget was made by Pat's very handy husband. Usually, they are used to display one of the many place settings that we own. This time Pat used it to hold up the "Big Boy" Gingerbread men.



One last look.......

 

Reversable leather placemats:  Pier 1

Flatware:  RW Pendulum Platinum from Bed, Bath and Beyond

Dishware:  Fiestaware ware (Scarlett and Chocolate) by Homer Laughlin

Gingerbread boy plate:  Pier 1

Napkin:  Pier 1

Napkin ring:  Christmas ornaments on PVC pipe spray painted brown

Red goblet:  by Artland Glass purchased years ago in Ferndale, CA

Brown tumbler:  Clarion by Lenox from Replacements

Large Gingerbread boy and napkin ring ornaments:  from Gottschalks (local department store out of business)

Christmas tree, greenery, ornaments:  Michaels

 



Christmas Breakfast Tablescape with Pfaltzgraff

We set the table for fun this time using the very popular Pfaltzgraff Christmas Heritage pattern. Pat owns place settings for sixteen. Then two years ago, she bought six more place settings for me. Pfaltzgraff dishware is very durable and versatile. This pattern can be "dressed up" for a formal look or used as every day dishes. Since we wanted to set a breakfast tablescape - Christmas Heritage seemed the perfect choice.

Over view of the table

The place setting

Close up of the soup/cereal bowl

The salad plate shows a decorated tree with a village scene below

The dinner plate matches the salad plate

 

White flatware is called "Primary" by Noritake

The green goblet is from the Designer Series by Judal

The fabulous napkin ring is from Pier 1 this year

These great mugs allow for lots of morning coffee or hot chocolate

Ample size salt and pepper shakers 

Santa's apron is the same color as the placemats

The Christmas tree theme shows up in this close up of the napkin

Another view of the place setting

One last look at the table from the other end

Brown placemats:  Tuesday Morning
White dinnerware:  Christmas Heritage by Pflatzgraff from Lincoln's (a local store long out of business
Flatware:  Primary by Noritake from eBay and Replacements
Green goblets:  Designer Series by Judal from Replacements
Juice glass:  Samba by Libby from Ross
Napkins:  Handmade by Pat
Napkin rings:  Pier 1
Santa, Greenery, Decorations and Trees:  Michael's
Wooden train:  Grocery Outlet