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/ 

"Bang Up" Musical Christmas Tablescape

Having survived last week's "atmospheric river" deluge, today's weather is a balmy 52 degrees and slightly sunny but it's very muddy and soggy. Much better than 48 hours of rain and wind.....

This week's table reflects a much brighter attitude (and weather). Pat had fun with some of our Karen Didion elves.

The color choice reflects the color of the centerpiece Santa

The napkin ring is from Pier 1 many years ago

Glassware is a perennial favorite:  green goblets from the Dollar Tree

A small decorated Christmas tree with gold presents and a violin fill out the centerpiece with Santa and his musical elves

Where it came from:

Olive Green Place Mats - from Bed, Bath, and Beyond years ago

Charger - Burgundy "Color Spectrum" by Mikasa from eBay

Glitter Glass Sage Dinner Plate - from Pier 1 several years ago

Metallic Gold Salad Plate - Pier 1 years ago

Bread and Butter Plate - "Claret" Fiesta(ware Appetizer plate by Homer Laughlin from Replacements,Ltd

Gold Flatware - Pattern unknown from eBay

Glassware - from the Dollar Tree (usually available)

Napkins - from Linentablecloth.com (huge assortment of colors at very reasonable prices)

Napkin Rings - from Pier 1 nine or ten years ago

Musical Santa - from Michael's five or six years ago

Musical Elves - by Karen Didion from Wayfair this year

Small Christmas Tree and Ornaments - from Michael's many years ago

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

Monotone Gray (To Match the Weather) Christmas Tablescape

We were met with this morning's news from our friends at the local National Weather Service that said "wide spread power outages expected with high wind warnings and possible flooding and landslides, 60 miles per hour gusts along the coast....steady, moderate rain with two to four inches every 24 hours through Saturday...." Good grief - another soggy, wet, and possible "dark" week. So...it seemed appropriate to set this week's table to match.

Flatware is "Primary" by Noritake.

The dinner plate is "The Burbs" by Dansk

Charcoal gray charger is "Gray Faience" by Christofle

Love this glass but I don't know the name of the pattern or maker.

Sorry about the glare - I only had. literally, two or three minutes of enough light to take pictures....

Where it came from:

Heather Gray Place Mats - from Tuesday Morning two or three years ago

Gray Chargers - "Gray Faience" by Christofle from eBay and Replacements,Ltd.

Dinner Plate - "The Burbs Slate" by Dansk from Tuesday Morning years ago

Luncheon Plate - Black "Fiesta(ware)" by Homer Laughlin from Macy's 

Bread and Butter Plate - "Slate" Fiesta(ware) Appetizer Plate by Homer Laughlin from Replacements,Ltd.

Flatware - "Primary" by Noritake from ebay

Glassware - Pattern unknown but purchased locally at the Ferndale Emporium years ago

Red and Gray Napkins - from Linentablecloth.com

Napkin Rings - from Pier 1 eight or nine years ago

Red Candle Holders - from Ross many years ago

Santa - from Michael's three or four years ago

Reindeer - from Pier 1 four years ago

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