Celebrating New Years Eve Tablescape

In between huge storms of rain and hail [FYI: I am not complaining about the rain - we need it, but it came at an very inconvenient time], having no electricity (because of loose wires) or heat or hot water or phone all day, with electricians coming and going, the Utility company with a huge truck blocking the street and men working for hours in and around my house, and then the Internet/Cable/Phone guy showing up after the power was back on, Pat managed to get a table set before she had to go home to set her own table for a party she was having. What a experience!!!! When disaster strikes......everything seems to go down or fall apart at the same time. Well, anyway, everything is up and running now. Here's the table that my dear sister managed to set:

Classy, glitzy, and silver - that's the theme of this week's table (you can't see the water, mud, wires, etc. on the hardwood floors throughout the house.....)

Pat placed the napkins on a slight angle

Flatware is highly polished and ultra-modern stainless steel "Fluence" by Oneida

I couldn't resist these dishes this season - from Pier 1.

Pat paired the new dinnerware from Pier 1 with another purchase from there two years ago - the stainless steel charger has a decorative etched edge

Since the table needed just a "bit" more glitz, Pat used these interesting woven metallic place mats

Neither Pat nor I could resist the stainless steel drinkware - also from Pier 1. I gotta stay out of that store.......well, maybe.....

Stainless steel candle holders with crystals - from TJMaxx this Christmas season. Pat sprinkled imitation "diamonds" around the table to add more "show"

Pat found these heavy votive holders at Tuesday Morning years ago

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Woven Metallic Silver Placemats - TJMaxx last year and Ross the year before
Stainless Steel Flatware - "Fluence" by Oneida from Replacements
Dinnerware, Stainless Steel Goblets, and Charger - from Pier1
Champagne Flute - "Selection" by Cristal D'Arques from Ross
Silver Overlay Napkin - from eBay
White Napkin - from Tuesday Morning
Glitzy Napkin Ring - from Pier 1 three years ago
Candle Holders - from TJMaxx this season
Crystal Votive Holders - from Tuesday Morning three years ago
14" Tapers - from the Ferndale Emporium (a local gift boutique)
Silk Flowers and "Faux" Diamonds - from Michael's


We will be joining the following blog parties:
"Table It!" at Rustic & Refined this Sunday: http://www.rustic-refined.com/
"Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/

Golden Christmas Table

Our last Christmas table of the season is set in off-white and gold. Pat wanted to finally use these gold wire trees that she found at Pier 1 several years ago on the "after Christmas sale" shelf.

The table - just two colors

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Chargers - "Mansfield" by Lenox from my niece (on loan for the last four or five years.....)
Dinnerware - "Mansfield" by Lenox from Replacements, eBay, and my niece
Flatware - Pattern unknown by Wm Rogers & Son
Glassware and Napkin Ring - "Amber Crackle" from Pier 1
Chiffon Napkin Overlay - a gift from Pat
White Napkin - from Tuesday Morning
Gold Wire Glitter Trees - from Pier 1 years ago
Santa - from our collection


We will be joining the following Blog Parties:
"Table It!" at Rustic & Refined this Sunday:  http://www.rustic-refined.com/
"Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/

'Twas the Night Before Christmas Table

Pat's inspiration for this week's table was taken from Clement Clark Moore's immortal poem "The Visit" or more commonly known as "Twas the Night Before Christmas."

Bright and cheery, this table captures the spirit of a fun Christmas

Ceramic handled "Primary" flatware is by Noritake

We found these dishes on the sale shelf at Pier 1 two years ago



Pat used two "elves" for the centerpiece

This is Walter, one of Santa's older elves, reading "Twas the Night Before Christmas"

Old books covered in brown wrapping paper raised the trees slightly

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Placemats - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Dinnerware - from Pier 1 two years ago
Bread/Butter Plate - "Evergreen" Fiesta by Homer Laughlin from Replacements.com
Flatware - "Primary" by Noritake from Replacements and eBay
Red Glasses - from the Ferndale Emporium (a local gift boutique)
Green Wine Glass/Martini Glass - "Designer Series" by Judel from Replacements.com
Napkin Rings - from Pier 1
Napkins - Handmade by Pat
Santa's Elves - Zim's Elves Themselves from Wayfair
Hobnail Candle Holders - from the Discovery Shop (the Cancer Society's thrift Store)
Red Candles - from Tuesday Morning
Trees and Ornaments - from Michael's


We will be joining the following Blog Parties:
"Table It!" at Rustic & Refined this Sunday:  http://www.rustic-refined.com/
"Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/



Ski Santa Tablescape

Having no snow in our area for years (Eureka sits on the Pacific coast of California almost six hours north of San Francisco,) Pat took a leap of faith (or maybe wishful thinking?) and set the table this week with fun in the snow as the theme.

The table

Flatware is "Everyday" by Reed & Barton

I love these glasses - Olive Green "Diamond Point" by Indiana Glass Company

Pat used small snow sleds as part of the napkin ring/name tag.

From the other end of the table

Where it came from:
Dinnerware - from Pier 1 last year
Flatware - "Everyday" by Reed & Barton from Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Glassware - Olive Green "Diamond Point" by Indiana Glass from eBay and Replacements.com
Napkins - from Tuesday Morning last year
Lanterns, Small Napkin Ring Sleds, "Snow" - from Michael's
Large Centerpiece Sled - TJMaxx last year
Santas - from our collection


We will be joining the following Blog Parties this week:
"Table It!" at Rustic & Refined this Sunday:  http://www.rustic-refined.com/
"What's It Wednesday" at Ivy and Elephants:  http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/
"Tablescape Thursday" at Between Naps on the Porch:  http://betweennapsontheporch.net/