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Monday, December 26, 2011

Winter Wonderland Tablescape!

If only it would S N O W On Crooked Creek!!!
I love S N O W!
But. . .since we've had no measurable amounts of S N O W. . .I made a Winter Wonderland Tablescape!!!


After taking down the dining room Christmas Tree On Crooked Creek, I decided it was time for a new color palette in keeping with the Season.
I love S N O W !
SO~o~o. . .  I brought the S N O W  inside!

 

First I put on my flea market  "great find"  $5  S N O W flake tablecloth! Next, I added my after Christmas $ale silver chargers. Then the layering of dinner ware. . . my Homer Laughlin, Epicure turquoise blue hued dinner plates, followed by my vintage  white lace dinner plates and topped of with my Gold Crown Life Time China Co. dessert / salad plates from Alliance, Ohio! Finishing touches of a freshly pressed aqua napkin and our everyday beaded stainless steel flatware! We're using our plain stemware as it mimics the shape of the candlesticks.


Shopping the kitchen and china cabinets On Crooked Creek provided the necessary items to make this three~tiered centerpiece! A serving platter from our everyday porcelain white dinnerware, a creamy ivory leaf embossed serving bowl and a crystal and frosted glass compote with etching!



I worked some faux pine needle garland around each base and added faux silver holly leaves to enhance the arrangement. Next came silver S N O W flakes and bronze and silver glass pine cone ornaments. In the compote I placed a frosted glass votive with the sweetest smelling candle scent, Wintercream, surrounded by an ivory pip candle ring.


The creamy ivory S N O W flake runner is a perfect fit for our round dining table On Crooked Creek. Each individual S N O W flake has a bronze hue to accent the delicate stitching.  To either side of the centerpiece I added my silver candlesticks with sage green molted hued candlesticks. A glass ring with a golden band and ivory pip candle rings sits atop each candlestick.



At each place setting, I set a frosted glass votive with the sweetly scented Wintercream candle and an ivory pip candle ring. The ambiance is utterly romantic!



A close ~ up of my side of the table showcasing the intricate detailing of the S N O W flakes on the runner.



"Mr.Ed's" side of the table with that detailed S N O W flake runner, once again!



 This S N O W flake runner makes me swoon!




Isn't it just the most delicate, intricate S N O W flake runner, ever???




On Crooked Creek with all it's candlelight ambiance. . .
A Winter Wonderland Tablescape!

Sit back, relax. . .and think S N O W!

Here's a few more close ~up photo shots before I depart for this evening On Crooked Creek!






On Crooked Creek, our wicker half ~ round basket changes with each season. I almost shivered when I added these ice ladden branches.
Of course, it was near 50 degrees today. . .
and no S N O W in the upcoming weeks forecast!




But. . .one can dream!
Dream of S N O W!
On Crooked Creek. . . for surely, I will!




While it's sunny and unseasonably warm on the outside ~
we'll be enjoying our Winter Wonderland Tablescape inside  
~ dreaming On Crooked Creek ~ of  S N O W !




Until next time. . .


On Crooked Creek is joining our dear hostess, Marty @ A Stroll Thru Life for Table Top Tuesday

www.astrollthrulife.blogspot.com


 and our sweet hostess, Susan @ Between Naps On The Porch for Tablescape Thursday!

www.betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com


 Be sure to visit both of these weekly memes for inspiration in your own home!

Dear Ones,

Well...guess who just Knocked My Sox Off???


That dear, sweet BJ over at Sweet Nothings with featuring me on her blog! Honored and grateful, am I, dear one! Be sure to visit and see more creative and inspirational featured bloggers decor!

Fondly,
Pat

34 comments:

Anonymous said...

A very pretty table!

podso said...

Very very pretty. There's "those" dishes again! Love them. And yes, that snowflake runner is totally beautiful! You've done a beautiful job here Pat!

Sonny G said...

your table setting is stunning.

Ruffles and Relics said...

Your Winter Wonderland Tablescape is stunning.. beautiful color palette!!

Babs said...

Now that's the kind of snow I like...beautiful. Your centerpiece is so pretty. I like the way you stacked the dishes. Pretty snow flake runner too. Is it printed or embroidered? I couldn't tell from the photo...in any case, it really pretty. Nice tablescape. Hope you get snow.

Kelsie from Our Country Home and Studio Photography said...

SNOW uttlerly lovely from start to finish, the HL Dishes took my breath away...I love the color...everything on the table was just perfect.

Blessings Kelsie

Anonymous said...

Hi Pat! Your table is so beautiful! It does look very icy and wintry and just gorgeous! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

www.FarmLifeLessons.blogspot.com said...

Needs to be in a magazine!! Just gorgeous to look at!!

Lana

Connie (aka LOU) said...

Visiting from TTT. This just gorgeous! I especially like your top plate (love those-may have to pick up a few myself), napkin, and centerpiece. That color blue has become a favorite of mine lately and it is just the right amount of pop! Beautiful!

dee dee said...

Your table is just stunning! I love your theme of snow (how I wish it would snow here too, I've had enough rain!) Your tiffany blue plates are simply beautiful, I have one small one and treasure it! Great job!
Dee Dee

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Pat, Tiffany blue is perfect any time of year, but with your lovely "snow" it is stunning. Beautiful tablescape. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

CJ Foss said...

Terrific table! Snowing inside indeed. My foavorites are the Homer Laughlin plates and freshly pressed napkins. I don't know why people don't use cloth napkins daily; they make such a difference, and in the long run, they pay for themselves. Thanks for sharing your design. And I promise to think SNOW, for you. ~CJ

Dreamgoddess said...

I popped over to visit from TTT. Your setting is gorgeous! I love the white and blue combined and your centerpiece is to die for beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Hi Pat! Oh, if we lived next door to each other, we would have a ball! :)
Have a wonderful day.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Phyllis @Around the House said...

Love the silver and beautiful blue...what a snowy wintery feel...I love it...I am a new follower of yours...come for a visit

Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...

This is so, so pretty! And the colors are wonderful. Love the centerpiece! It's all so romantic, and very nicely put together. Have a wonderful New Year, Pat!

Unknown said...

Pat, Beautiful table! love the colors! Happy New year! Come see me!

Tess said...

We have been snowless too, here in upstate NY (very unusual for us) until today. So I am loving your snow table! It's so beautiful and frosty!

Happy New Year and I hope you get snow soon...I'm hoping for more here too!

Jacqueline said...

I think almost everyone must be snowless! We had only two dustings so far. I am definitely swooning over the runner too. Those salad plates are great too. This definitely fits the bill for a perfect winter table. Have a wonderful New Year.

Sherri said...

Breath taking! I LOVE the table runner. Simply stunning. Romantic perfection.

Marlis said...

OOh I love that snowflake runner. The blue and white dishes are perfect for SNOW.. Love your pretty pretty table. Here's hoping the new year brings much warmth, cheer and many, many blessings. xo marlis

FABBY'S LIVING said...

I love your gorgeous tablescape. Everything is a lovely winter wonderland for sure, starting from the snow runner, the beautiful dishes and evrything along with such awesome centerpiece. Wishing you a wonderful New Year 2012.
FABBY

Linda said...

OMGosh! Sooo GORGEOUS! That runner is a treasure. I would love to sit at your table, so serene...Happy New Year.

Linda at Beautiful Ideas

Miss Char said...

Love this table Pat,the soft blue is stunning with the white and silver. No snow here either, we had a sad looking green Christmas in Michigan. Happy new year!

Sweet Designs said...

What a beautiful table, I just love the blue and white theme.

xinex said...

Your snow wonderland tablescape is just perfect. My favorite is the runner but I love everything else too. Happy New Year to all!...Christine

Marigene said...

I ♥♥♥ that aqua china...beautiful table. I don't know about you, but we have no snow in east central Kansas. I wonder what we are in for in the coming couple of months!
Happy New Year to you and Mr. Ed.

bj said...

Everything looks just beautiful...wintery and snowy and sooo pretty.
Love all your dishes..the runner is indeed just dreamy.
Hope you get some snow soon...:))
xoxo

~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~ said...

Brilliant, crisp and cool table for the new year. Love how icy it looks. I see it is only set for two?! Have a romantic new year.
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

deborah@confessions of a craigslist junkie said...

Your table is absolutely beautiful! I love the runner and your colors. Happy New Year!

Leslie's Garden said...

I just love this table! It's icyness is a beauty! Love those pretty aqua dishes.

Patty Marker said...

What a cool and wintry tablescape. I love that blue china and it looks so pretty with the touch of silver and white. Very pretty setting and very pretty blog. I am your newest follower.

Barb said...

Dear Pat, your tablescape is absolutely stunning! Wow, I love it....the blue color is so gorgeous!

Thanks for leaving such a lovely comment...you made my day.

Many blessings for the New Year to you and all your family.

Hugs, Barb

Laura@reddoortabledecor.com said...

Love the Tiffany blue plates! gorgeous!

Laura

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