December 13, 2016

A Christmas Tablescape

We've always had Christmas and Thanksgiving at our house, but since our daughter and her family have moved back to Big Rapids, we've split the holidays. She has hosted Thanksgiving, and I have continued hosting Christmas.

We usually eat brunch as we're opening gifts and then snack all day while we wait for our big dinner.

A couple of years ago, we had my daughter's family over for dinner one night and I added a pretty centerpiece and battery-operated, child-safe candles to the table. Our sweet Levi was about four years old and when he sat down at the table he exclaimed, "This is pretty!!" His little face was low to the table, because he was short, and it was all lit up and sparkling. I've never forgotten it and always been surprised that a little guy would even notice.  But apparently, everyone loves a pretty table!
We don't sit down to the table until dinner time and every year I use the same dishes. My husband bought them for me when we were still on a tight budget and I've had them for about twenty years now. They bring back memories of when our children were little and all the Christmases we've shared.
This plate set has been a great neutral and has worked every year, no matter what color I was decorating with that decade! :) The last several years I've placed them on gold chargers.
I replaced my large sleigh centerpiece with this small wooden sleigh and some gold deer that echo the plate pattern. Faux evergreen boughs line the middle of the table, draped with gold ribbon and ornaments.
Every year I buy paper napkins at HomeGoods. They always have the prettiest patterns for the holidays. This year I tucked them into my gold stemmed wine glasses.
The candlesticks are from Ballard and come in a set of five. For some more bling, I added some ornaments to our chandelier.
My favorite combination this year is this dark blue and gold. 








If you're still looking for that perfect gift for someone, my dear friend, Kristin Malloy, has a beautiful Christian worship CD out. I just got it Friday and have just about worn it out. It is beautiful! You can purchase a download on her website KristinMalloy.com  If you live in the Big Rapids area, you can buy a copy at Resurrection Life Church.
I'll be back soon with our Christmas buffet and our kitchen. We finally got our back splash done this summer and I'm excited to show it to you!

love and blessings~
And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. Luke 2

18 comments:

  1. ! Your dining table looks beautiful all decorated for the Christmas season

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  2. Looks absolutely gorgeous! The whole room/area looks gorgeous so very pretty!
    Blessings,
    Candy

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  3. The china is precious. Your dining is gorgeous!

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  4. So beautiful and your going to have a wonderful Christmas dinner at this table!

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    1. Thank you, Deanna! love and blessings to you and your family~

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  5. Lynda, this is absolutely gorgeous! I know that your guest are going to love being seated at this pretty table. I love your china....what a sweet gift, and I am sure that there are a lot of wonderful Christmas memories attached. You have a beautiful home! Merry Christmas!!!

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  6. What a gorgeous table. Your dishes are just beautiful and glad they are still being used for Christmas. Your whole room is so stunning, just beautiful.

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    1. Thank you, Judy! They are one of our Christmas traditions. Hope you're having a wonderful Christmas season! love and blessings to you and our family~

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  7. Such a pretty table...and tree!! Your china is so glitzy - love it!! Enjoy the holidays!

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  8. Your table is beautiful- the reindeer dishes are so pretty! Your home looks wonderful. Wishing you and your family a peaceful Christmas Day together.

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    1. Thank you, Liz! love and blessings for a wonderful Christmas~

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  9. It's all beautiful and I'm loving the addition of the dark blue. I'm not surprised about your grandson noticing the setting. My grandmother once told me that when my uncle was a little boy, she bought a new set of dishes with pink desert roses on them. When she put them on the table, he looked up at her and said, "Are we rich?" ;)

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    1. Aw! That's so sweet, Mary! Little ones' compliments (and criticisms) are always so real!

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