Gingerbread abound On Crooked Creek! Everywhere you look there are gingerbread boys and girls! As mentioned in my previous post "Mr. Ed" gifted me with these cute gingerbread plates one year for my birthday. So~o~o. . . naturally they will be on our table for hosting Christmas On Crooked Creek this year.
Newly purchased red and white peppermint place mats sit atop a white snowflake round tablecloth. The tablecloth was a $5.00 find at Gizmo's Flea Market in El Dorado, Kansas last Summer. Great price ~ and it's NO IRON!
Placing my golden plates rimmed with brown and chili pepper centers might appear a bit odd at Christmas. Trust me . . . there's a method to my madness!
See ~ not plates, but used as chargers under those cute gingerbread plates. The hue of the gingerbread man and the rim of the plate match. Who would've thought?
Using a circular serving platter as a base for my hurricane centerpiece elevates it to a better height and allows for easier removal at dining each evening.
Intertwining two varying wreaths gives dimension and contrast to the base of the centerpiece. One is red berries ~ the other soft green with miniature pine cones.
A cranberry scented candle sets atop a bed of Hazelnut coffee beans. The aroma is heavenly to coffee lovers such as "Mr. Ed" and I!
Unique features of the place mats are one button and one button hole. This allows you to button several place mats together creating a table runner, if needed. However; I saw an opportunity to thread a ribbon through the button hole and tie a candy cane stripped bow to attach the solid red napkins. Too cute!
Replacing my Artland bubble stemware are my Libby goblets. Although I adore my clear bubble glasses ~ this time it was a bit of a distraction from the centerpiece.
These cute candy cane wreaths were purchased 2 for $1.00 at the Dollar General Store. The To: and From: will make darling edible place cards. I was smitten that they were a perfect fit at the base of my stemware!
The frosted stripe glass votives hold cinnamon bun candles with a faux raspberry on top.
Since the Gingerbread Invades Crooked Creek post, we have a new gingerbread couple. They are my birthday gift from "Mr. Ed"! Don't they put you in the mood to bake a batch of Christmas cookies?
Until next time. . .
So beautiful plates! What a beauty happy couple!
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Charo
I knew that I was going to like this just by the title because I love gingerbread.
ReplyDeleteIt sure didn't disappoint! I love those placemats and the way you built the whole table. It's fun AND pretty.
Oh, so fun!!!
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Gingerbread is such a perfect fit this time of year! So warm and spicy and cozy ... just like your gorgeous table! Loved how you detailed your set-up, I could almost smell the candles! I will sign on to follow ... Merry Christmas, Jules
ReplyDeletePat, This is such a sweet and delightful table. The combination of the candy cane motif and the cute gingerbread makes this such a fun and festive table! LOVE the plates!!!
ReplyDeleteYvonne
Love your sweet gingerbread table! Adorable placemats & no iron is even better :-)
ReplyDeleteYour gingerbread table is so cute! Those placemats are the perfect complement to the dishes.
ReplyDeleteI just love your plates. I have been looking for plates like these. I had wanted to put my gingerbread house as a centerpeice and uses dished to compliment. Ilove the peppermint mats and the tags around the glasses. Happy Holidays.
ReplyDeleteCarey
how much fun are these gingerbread plates and people??? adore them to the ginger-bready core. :)
ReplyDeleteJust love your gingerbread table. So cute my kinda table. Love your Christmas bear. I have several and are my favorite collection.
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