Wednesday, November 28, 2012

A Christmas Tablescape


A Walk in the Countryside: Christmas Tablescape
 
Wow! It has been a busy week with trying to finish the decorations, doing a little Black Friday shopping along with everything else that needs to be done!  That’s why I’ve been missing in action this week. I did take a break to put together a Christmas tablescape.
 
A Walk in the Countryside: Christmas Tablescape
 
For the centerpiece, I pulled in a few gold pieces along with a cluster of crystal candlesticks.
 
A Walk in the Countryside: Christmas Tablescape
 
The green wine glasses were a recent find at GW.  The iced tea glasses are made by Mikasa.
 
A Walk in the Countryside: Christmas Tablescape
 
The green and red plaid placemats were from a clearance sale at the dollar store several years ago. I LOVE, LOVE how they look with the place setting!
 
A Walk in the Countryside: Christmas Tablescape
 
Using a red charger, I topped it with the holly Christmas plates from Gibson.  Do you recognize the red plate?  They are from the set of Royal Ruby that I found at GW.  You can read about that here.  As a matter of fact, I got the holly plates the same day.  I had seen them a couple of time but really didn’t need any more Christmas dishes but I knew they were look great with the Royal Ruby and for 59 cents each, you just can’t beat that?
 
AWalk in the Countryside: Christmas Tablescape
 
I used gold flatware and brass napkin rings to bring out the gold trim of the plate.
 
A Walk in the Countryside: Christmas Tablescape
 
 
A Walk in the Countryside: Christmas Tablescape
 
A little candlelight…..
 
A Walk in the Countryside: Christmas Tablescape

good food and good company makes for an enjoyable night!
 
TIP OF THE DAY:  I have tried NUMEROUS things to help boiled eggs peel easier and I have finally found the trick!  Baking soda!  We have fresh eggs and they are so difficult to peel but when I put them on to boil, I sprinkle baking soda in the water.  After they cool off, I start by cracking them on the broader end because there is usually an air bubble which helps get the peeling started!
 
Thanks for stopping by!
 
Sharing with:
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Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch
Seasonal Sundays @ The Tablescaper

16 comments:

  1. Tammy, what a lovely Christmas setting! I love all of your dinnerware and the gold accessories just make everything so elegant. Very pretty!

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  2. Beautiful tablescape Tammy!Love the gold,red and green! Sweet little gold trees too!
    xx
    Anne

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  3. Tammy, Your table looks beautiful! I am impressed with the fantaastic items you've been able to find at GW!

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  4. I love plaid! Your table is beautiful, Tammy!

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  5. Your table is beautiful, and I am amazed at the bargains you got!

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  6. Love the plaid brought into your scape. I love finding bargains at GW, too.!

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  7. Beautiful table. Love the plaid placemats!! And your dinnerware is so pretty. Great glassware too. It all turned out fabulous. xo marlis

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  8. First...great tip!!! I hate peeling boiled eggs because they can be such a royal pain. Even though Ramon loves deviled eggs, I don't so them often because of the egg peeling situation. I'm going to try the baking soda. OK, second...you've been MIA because you're just now finding your way out from under the Black Friday pile?!??! :-) I couldn't even do it! I was safe and snug in my bed! Last, but certainly not least, great table! I love the trees, and it's so great you found those plaid placemats! Way to go, Miss Tammy!

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  9. Love your Christmas table..love the mixture of color
    CC

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  10. Love this tablescape the trees on the table are great I love the sparkle.

    Cynthia

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  11. I would have never thought of using plaid placemats with elegant gold trees but it totally works! Very pretty!
    Jenna

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  12. Love the mix of golds with red/green and plaid! Very pretty!

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  13. I love your plaid placemats. All of the gold accents makes your table look very classy!

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  14. Very pretty! The placemats are lovely!
    Thanks for the tip, I will try it, and thanks for linking to Let's DISH!

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  15. Pretty table. I recognized the ruby glass plates. I love my ruby glass because they mix so well with so many other sets and are great for so many holidays.

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Thank you so much for all your lovely comments! I try to return the favor and visit each one of you! ~Blessings, Tammy~