Are you tired of Christmas yet? I figure I have until tonight to still post about it and revel in it’s glow, and then everything starts fresh. On that note, I thought I’d share my tablescape from Christmas Day so I could link it up to Tablescape Thursday on Between Naps on the Porch. Especially since it was so fun and easy to put together! It’s a simple one with only four adults at the table, but festive nonetheless. Especially once the table was brimming with food!
As you may know, I always yammer on about “modern this” and “modern that”. I looked everywhere for more modern Halloween and Thanksgiving decor. This Christmas, I decided to go vintage because I think the vintage touches made the table extra-special since many of the pieces came from our grandparents.
First up are the linens. The tablecloth is a super simple ivory number, and the runner is a maroon dupioni silk. As for the placemats, did you notice yet that they don’t match??? I originally purchased them on clearance at Homegoods to make into Christmas throw pillows. But when Christmas Day arrived I had no festive placemats, so I used these two mismatched sets. I think it turned out okay… and hey, if I find another set I like I can still turn these into pillows!
Next are the placesettings. The china is my wedding china, Noritake “Manassa”. It’s neutral so I can dress it up or down as needed. The flatware is Lenox “Eternal Frosted”. And the wine glasses are from Crate and Barrel, and I LOVE them. They discontinued the pattern, unfortunately! I know, I need some real napkins. Next year. At least I have jingly napkin holders!
I have a set of vintage petalware sherbet cups, and filled them first with a frame placecard:
and then with fruit salad!
My mom has this Fenton set, and after I saw how cute it was I searched everywhere for one of my own. The best thing is you can dress it up with greenery and winterberries and it rocks, or keep it simple like I did here. Holidays, brunches, showers, birthdays… this set goes with everything!
So pretty! I agree “vintage” is the way to go for Christmas and you have done a nice job with it. Those candlesticks have such lovely detail. Terrific idea to have the jingle-bells on the napkins!
Happy 2010!
DD
I love this table! You can never be too wordy for me. I want details and lots of them!!
The fact that lots of your treasures were passed down makes this tablescape soooo special.
Betty
And you did it very well! Happy New Year!
Oh everything looks lovely — love those Fenton pieces — family treasures are the best!
Beautiful tablescape. I love your white Fenton. I discovered it years ago when I owned a Flea Market and wish I had kept all the pieces I had then.
I love family treasures…perfect for the ending of a year and beginning of a new one! Happy New Year!
I love mix and match – your linens are right up my alley. I recently bought a four place setting of melomine dishes from Target. They are all different but in the same color scheme and I love them! I also love all the vintage, especially because they are from family!
Everything is just beautiful! I love the mis matched. I look forward to many more tablescapes in 2010. Happy New Year.
Great Tablescape! Love the vntage appeal!
Happy 2010!
Your vintage table is beautiful. I love that cute Auld Lang Syne cup. Happy New year!
Great tablescape for the holidays and the New Years china is extra special.
Love your tablescape with the vintage Fenton. Did you know your husband’s grandmother’s ruby bowl is also Fenton from the 1930’s?
Sue
mcnairy– I didn’t know that! That makes it fit even more with the other things. Thanks for stopping by and keeping me informed. I love learning new things!