“I can do all things through him who strengthens me”
Philippians 4:13
Trees are going up and the halls are being decked…that can only mean one thing…it is, indeed, the most wonderful time of the year! Whether you are one of our daily readers or finding yourself here for the very first time, we welcome you to our Everyday Living! It won’t take very long before you see that I enjoy sharing a wide variety of topics…from gardening to decorating to travel, and always a new tablescape every week!
Christmas calls for family gatherings and dinner parties…the perfect time to set a beautiful table! It can be as elaborate or as simple as you want, but what will stick with your guests is the love they feel when they put their feet under your table. Today, we will take a look at a table I put together using what was readily available from right here in my garden and yard! At first glance it is a fun table, but I think you will agree that when the lights go down, it brings about a rustic ambiance that ushers in the season!
A special thank you to Chloe from Celebrate & Decorate for organizing this fabulous party! Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to see the full line-up. I hope you will take the time to visit them all this week and get ideas for your Christmas tables! We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and send Plaid Tidings to you and yours!
A white linen tablecloth offers a background for all the festive colors and patterns of Christmas!
As you can see, I’m all about the plaid with my placemats and tartan napkins!
The Better Homes and Gardens “Woody” salad plates were the inspiration for the tablescape. These are the first ones that I have collected and I am sure they will make their way onto my table many more times!
Katy found the Adirondack chair ornaments at Walmart, and they make the perfect place card holder…so cute!
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A cinnamon stick, a sprig of rosemary, and wrapped with twine…so simple and easy. Most of my tables involve special people and memories, like the silver-plate flatware that was a wedding gift from my parents many years ago (more years than I am willing to admit!).
The centerpiece is a wooden box that is holding fresh cedar with red and white pillar candles nestled inside.
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A refreshing drink…sparkling white grape juice with a twist of orange, fresh cranberries, and a sprig of rosemary
I am so thankful to still have my 86 year old Dad sitting at one end of our table and Butch at the other.
Wicker chargers lend texture to the setting…I love mixing patterns, colors, and textures!
Finishing the center of the table are pine cones and fresh Loblolly pine
My hubby (aka Butch) cut the cedar and decorated the chandelier…we added the pencil trees last year and love them in the bay window.
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Candlelight always adds ambiance to a setting.
Adding greenery to the back of each chair adds even more festivity!
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“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver”
Proverbs 25:11
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Thank you for joining me for the Holiday Tablescape Blog Hop and be sure to visit each of the talented bloggers this week. The schedule is below.
Tuesday
Life and Linda | Rattlebridge Farm | Rosemary & Thyme | Living With Thanksgiving | Cozinest
Wednesday
Belle Bleu Interiors | My Kentucky Living | A Toile Tale |Bluesky Kitchen | Starfish Cottage
Dining Delight
Thursday
Citrine Living | B. Lovely Events | Ramblings of a Southern Girl | Panoply
Friday
Celebrate & Decorate | Farmhouse 40 | The Painted Apron | Sweet Sensations
Great minds tablescape alike Pam, I’m sharing Plaid Tidings too! I always enjoy seeing your beautifully appointed dining room and tables and this one is no exception! I have the BH&G Heritage Collection salad plates and add one every year so I had to run out and pick up a “Woody” to add to my collection. I love your rustic box with your cedar and candles as a centerpiece at your table too 🙂
Mary, thanks so much. Plaid has definitely been the rage for the past several years, but I have always used it at Christmas. Wishing you a joy-filled week!
Pam! Love your table and the affordable woody plates as your springboard for this tablescape! Wow, that chandelier is really gorgeous with the cedar, and the addition of the pines in the windows really complement the overall theme. Very nice details with the little chair ornaments and natural sprigs of cinnamon and rosemary (subtle, seasonal fragrance). Of course, your base dinner plates, stemware and flatware are all beautiful too. This is my favorite way to do a table – mixing high and low elements. I purchased a few of those woody plates too. They reminded me of my childhood – my dad always had a station wagon for hauling us, the groceries, and pretty much everything a truck would otherwise be used for. 😉
Rita, thanks for sharing your sweet memory of childhood, I am enjoying being a part of such a talented group of bloggers!
Where did you find the woody plates? I would love to have some for my Christmas table. Thamks. I do love your tablescape, so festive a
nd pretty.
Thanks so much, Jewel. The “woody” plates are part of the Better Home’s and Gardens series and they came from Walmart. ~Blessings
I am in love with your table ad your dining room. The color of the walls is so festive this time of year it just looks so elegant. Beautiful table Pam! I have some pencil trees too, I love how you grouped them all in front of the window, they look like a gorgeous holiday forest.
Thanks, Christine. I love how the pencil trees sparkle in the windows, kind of magical
Beautiful table Pam and all of the details are gorgeous!
Happy Monday,
Jemma
Thanks so much, Jemma. ~Blessings
This is simply stunning Pam! It is festive and happy and Christmas and perfect! I can almost smell the greenery and taste that pretty sparkling cider- Love the pencil trees in the window, and Butch really outdid himself on the chandy! It is gorgeous!! Love the plates, chair place cards, you’ve thought of everything! This is going to be a fun week!
Jenna
Jenna, thanks so much. I have enjoyed being a part of this talented group of ladies. Can’t wait to see what you do on Friday!
Very beautiful, I especially love the greenery in the chandelier.
Thanks so much, I have enjoyed the smell of the cedar!
Oh I also love love love the salad plates.
Pam, every single detail of your table is gorgeous! Your dining room looks beautiful with the cedar adorned chandelier, and the pencil trees in the bay window. I am in awe of how stunning your table is! I know any guest would feel welcome and special at this pretty table!
Shannon, thanks so much. I always decorate with the traditional red and greens, it says Christmas to me!
This is PERFECT. You’ve given my week,such a beautiful start. Thank you!
Thanks so much, wishing you a joy-filled week!
You have thought of every detail for this festive tablescape. I can smell the fragrance of the pine, cedar and rosemary. There is nothing better than the natural scents of nature.
You mix patterns, colors and textures well and your plates are so cute. Makes me want this pattern but I have NO ROOM for anymore dishes!
I especially like your fresh greenery in your chandelier and on the backs of your chairs. Love the glow of candlelight too!
Bonnie, I love fresh greenery and the smell fills the house…that is why I always wanted fresh trees. But with allergies and asthma, I can’t do that anymore. Blessings sweet friend
It’s gorgeous, just gorgeous, Pam! And yes, I might take that idea of the WalMart adirondack chairs if I can find them here. Of course, it means going to WalMart which is always a little large for me, but it might be worth it! I also do the cranberries in water or champagne — it’s so festive! And your Woody dishes are fabulous. How did I miss not adding those to my collection? (And where would I put them if I did!) We also share the chandelier greenery habit! But it is so elegant and lovely, whether in daylight or by candlelight. I know every guest will feel so special sitting down to dinner here!
Aw, thanks for your sweet and generous comments. Walmart is too large for me, always a last resort. I love fresh greenery and cranberries, they say Christmas! ~Blessings
Gorgeous! This must be the year for plaid…ha ha. me too!
Sheila, yes it is a plaid year. Looking forward to your table tomorrow!
Pam, plaid rules! The love you put into your table shines through. I especially love the wooden place card holders. So sweet. Everything just fits together beautifully.
Thanks, Carol. I am looking forward to your tablescape tomorrow! Blessings~
Oh wow! This table is amazing! I love the plates and the plaid napkins with rosemary! So festive and beautiful! Its been so fun to do this hop with you!
Thanks and it is fun being included in a group of talented bloggers!
Totally gorgeous Pam. Those plates are the cutest ever. Your husband did an amazing job on decorating the chandelier. Every detail is perfect. From the cute name adirondack chairs to the entire table being decked out. Love the addition of your pencil trees in the bay windows. Blessings to you and yours.
Thanks so much, Linda. I love being included with such a talented group of ladies! Blessings~
Pam, I already know that this will be my favorite Christmas tablescape of the year. You’ve got everything cozy and inviting together in a red room with candle flame. The plaid, the smell of pine, and the darn cutest salad plates I’ve ever seen. Your entire family will aglow. This is the knock-down, drag-out cat’s meow. ~Ginene
Ginene, your last sentence made me laugh. Thanks so much for your generous comments…the pine does smell wonderful and I am so glad I was able to get the “Woody” plates’. Wishing you an amazing week!
Looks fantastic! Great job!
Thank you Cindy…wishing you a wonderful week!
This table is so lovely! You have given so much attention to detail from your napkin rings, garnishment in your drink to your cedar-wrapped chandelier! Delilghtful! I, too, ordered 8 of these woody plates. My family had a Ford sedan (not a woody) just like this that we used to go get our real fir tree. My dad strapped it on the top just like this. These plates evoke such warm memories for me. Your table and dining room are just perfect, and the best of all is the gift of your father at the head of your table! What I wouldn’t give to have another dinner with mine. Merry Christmas!
Martha, thanks so much for sharing your personal story, that is what I enjoy the most about blogging is hearing stories from a reader’s heart. What a sweet memory and I know you will enjoy the “Woody” plates. Having my Dad is really a blessing, my Mom passed away over nine years ago and he still lives alone and has a very sharp mind. Thanks again
What a festive table to sit at and enjoy! The plaid is perfect – I always struggle with mixing patterns but you’ve done a terrific job incorporating the different plaids. Love your centerpiece with the wooden box and candles with greenery and oh, those pics with the candles lit are definitely my fave. The special décor on the back of the chairs adds to the charm of the whole dining room as do those pencil trees in the bay window and the greenery on the chandelier. Going back to see if I can narrow down which pic to pin….great job!
Lori, thanks so much for such sweet comments. I love doing the blog hop and can’t wait to see your beautiful table. I really enjoy using fresh greenery that we cut from the garden!
Now, if I could just put my feet under that table all would be well with the world. :o)) Perfectly gorgeous and so welcoming! Happy Christmas season!!!
Lea, thanks so much and I wish you could visit with me! Have a joy-filled week!
You have mixed textures, patterns, and color with perfection and the end result is a table that is stunning! It has that casual elegance that wows your guests, yet makes them feel comfortable and right at home. Love the “Woody” plates. How great to have great cedar clippings to use at the table. What a wonderful table to usher in the Season of Joy!!!
Shirley, thanks so much my friend! We certainly have plenty of evergreens at our house and I love using them during Christmas. I know I will enjoy the “Woody” plates for many seasons to come!
Pam, I’m totally swooning. I adore plaid, but when you add plates with a tree-bearing “woody” wagon, I’m a total goner! I love your festive greenery on the table and chandelier. Such an elegant tablescape, with a bit of Christmas magic sprinkled everywhere. The trees in the bay window are gorgeous!
Michael Lee, thanks! I think we are all on the plaid bandwagon? But I have always loved it. My placemats are probably fifteen years old, so I have been a fan for a while! Can’t wait to see your table tomorrow!
Pam, I couldn’t wait to see your Holiday Tablesetting… just knew it would be fabulous, and it certainly is! Your attention to detail is amazing, right down to the beautifully decked chandelier! And I am so loving the plaid and woody plates! Gorgeous, my friend! 🙂 ~Rhonda
Rhonda, you are so sweet. I am looking forward to your table on Thursday. I loved the “woody” plates when I saw them and they are certainly reasonably priced! Wishing you a joy-filled week!
Absolutely beautiful! Love the fresh greens. I also am REALLY into plaid at Christmas and I have the woody plates, and have been collecting all the BHG plates each year.
Thanks so much, Pinky…it seems that we are in a plaid frenzy this year :). I will be watching for your “woody” plates!
You may love mixing patterns, textures and colors, and wow, did you do a fantastic job of mixing them so perfectly! I have some of those Better Homes and Gardens’ Christmas dishes, but not these with the Woody on it, they are fantastic! I love the rustic box with the Christmas greens and candles, and your place card holders are the perfect little addition! Thank you so much for being a part of another blog hop! So happy to have you and your talents shared! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this table!
Thanks so much, Chloe. I love being a part of your blog hops and thanks so much for organizing a wonderful group of bloggers!
Wow, Pam. This is gorgeous. I do love the pencil trees in the bay area – a perfect use of the space and so sparkly and beautiful. Your chandy is always so pretty, and the greenery adds just the right Christmas touch. Every detail is divine in your setting. Love those Woody plates, too. I hope you’re having a great week. It looks like you’ve gotten a lot of decorating done! 🙂
Kim, thanks so much. There is still much to be done…I feel like I am in slow motion (could be my age) 🙂
Hello Pam,
I am so happy to be part of this fun and exciting Holiday Tablescape Blog Hop. What a wonderful group of talented ladies.
What a gorgeous table. So much to look at. I just love everything about it. What an incredible feast for the eyes. The entire room brings the true spirit of Christmas to light.
Those darling Better Homes and Garden salad plates are beautiful and I too set my table with plaid touches too. I also love the cute chair as a card holder. There is nothing like the traditional colors and patterns of the holiday season.
I will definitely take a second look. beautiful job.
Janet
rosemary-thyme.blogspot.com
Thanks so much, Janet for your generous comments. I have always loved the traditional style Christmas, I think I am so sentimental.
~Blessings
Love your tablescape. I purchased the Woody plates this year and am anxious to use them. The plaid touches are cozy and charming. I’m been thinking about doing something with greenery for my light over the table and your “green” chandelier is adorable inspiration.
Thanks Lauren, I know you will enjoy the “woody” plates! Go for decking the chandy! ~Blessings
The more plaid the better! I love the way this table feels, Merry Christmas.
Thanks, Sandra looking forward to yours on Friday! Hope you are doing better.
Plaid is one of my favorite patterns for the holidays and you do it so well! I can’t imagine a more perfect place for your holiday table setting than your gorgeous dining room with those rich red walls. Great job- so fun being on the blog hop with you!
Kristy, thanks so much…I think most love plaid. ~Blessings
Oh my gosh, those plates are everything lovely!! I love the tree on top of the car. That chair place card holder is adorable too. Great job!
Thanks so much, Emily…I am loving the “woody” plates!
Really pretty Holiday table setting. Love the dishes and the beautiful colors.
Thanks so much!
Love the plaid woodys look here! And I adore how you done the name tags! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thanks Cindy! Blessings~
Thank you for visiting my blog and thank you again for the outpouring of love …. I love all of you.
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Thanks so much for sharing!
It’s beautiful Pam! I love plaid and am using it throughout my family room and kitchen. I saw those darling plates at Wal-mart and forced myself to resist. Believe me, it was hard!! 🙂 Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Hi Pam, WOW, WOW, & WOW! There’s so much here I really like that I don’t know if I can single out one thing! Actually I loved the chandelier and the layers of color and patterns on the table! You’ve really outdone yourself this year! Love the woody plates, too! Thanks for the inspiration! Blessings and Merry Christmas! Janet
Janet, thanks so much…I put fresh greenery on the chandelier again today…it smells so Christmasy!
Love every detail of this gorgeous dining room. Your guests are very fortunate to be included in your dinner parties. Have a wonderful weekend!!
Thanks so much, Katie! Happy Sunday!
So many perfect details! I’m also mad for plaid, and use it every season of the year. What a lovely forum for us to post these fine designs!
Linda @ A Toile Tale
Thanks so much, Linda!
What a warm and inviting setting you have created…I just love it.
Thanks for visiting, Karen!
This tablescape is breathtaking! Seriously. I think I need oxygen here. Everything is just perfect, like you I am mad about plaid, and those salad plates are to die for.
Thanks so much, Pattie! I appreciate your sweet visit! Wishing you a wonder-filled Christmas!
Hi! Just a note to say how much I’m enjoying your Christmas offerings (I really liked the “manly vibe” of this table!) and to wish you and your family a very Happy Christmas!
Thanks so much, Cathy…Merry Christmas!
What a gorgeous tablescape, you sure deserve the title of “tablescape Queen”at dear Kathryn’s Make it Pretty Monday.
I love those plates with the C’mas cars and all the layers. The linen you used for setting this fabulous table are wonderful too.
Merry C’mas.
Fabby
Thank you Fabby and Merry Christmas sweet lady!
Beautifully done and your lovely pictures should be featured in a home magazine. I love the BH&G collection and have these plates too. They take me back to my childhood days.
Thank you so much, Marsha!
This is very beautiful. I love to see your tables.
Thank you Barbara!
I love everything about your tablescape and dining room decor. Do you possibly remember where you found your placemats with the plaid strips? My Christmas table will be a mix of Noritake Royal Hunt and I have Georges Briard The Hunt as my salad plates. The plaid ribbon in your placemats would complement my mix perfectly for next Christmas.
Thank you, and Merry Christmas!
Pat
Thank you, Pat. The placemats are quite old and I bought them from a local department store that is no longer in business.
Merry Christmas to you and yours!