“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”
Isaiah 7:14
Warm Christmas greetings and I am so glad you have landed here at Everyday Living! It truly is the most wonderful time of the year, don’t you agree? Many of you were hit by a major snow storm over the weekend, and hopefully you stayed warm and safe. No snow for us here in the Appalachian Foothills, just four days of dark skies and rain! These are the kind of days that make me want to stay in by the fire, drink hot chocolate, and read or watch Hallmark movies. If only I could have, it would have been wonderful!
Today I am joining twenty creative bloggers to bring you a Christmas Tablescape blog hop hosted by Chloe of Celebrate & Decorate. You’re invited to pull up a chair at my Sweet Christmas table!
I still love the traditional reds and greens of Christmas, it reminds me of sweet Christmases gone by.
The line-up for the week of tablescape inspiration is at the bottom of this post.
As you can see, my table is a mix of colors, patterns, and textures. I decided to use the centerpiece from Lynch Creek Farm, as it is still fresh and beautiful. For the table I placed it in a dough bowl.
I always have questions about the festive stemware, unfortunately it has been discontinued by Pier 1. A colorful table requires a colorful drink…cranberry-pineapple punch is perfect for the holidays.
Buffalo check placemats top a toile style table cloth paired with tartan napkins.
The salad plates are new, I couldn’t resist since they were on sale at Pier 1. There are four different Christmas village scenes…Pet Store…
…Candy Shop…
…Toys…
…and a Post Office which is why I wanted these sweet plates. My Daddy was a postal employee for forty years before he retired. He loved his job and always received so many gifts at Christmas!
One of my collection of Fitz and Floyd Santa’s!
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My little princess loves candy and when she is with me, I spoil her with a few treats. Hershey’s chocolate mint candy canes are tucked in with the napkins, Skittles are in the ruby red sherbet bowls, and Ghirardelli peppermint bark snowmen are placed above the forks. She and I will be robbing the table this week.
A special thank you for your sweet visits and the comments that you leave. My winner of the Lynch Creek Farm “winter adventure” wreath is Carol R! Congratulations Carol and thank you for all who entered.
Be sure to visit these talented bloggers as they share their Christmas Tablescapes!
Monday
Home is Where the Boat Is | Everyday Living | Knock it Off Kim | A casa di Bianca
Tuesday
Life and Linda | The Painted Hinge | Panoply | Corner of Plaid and Paisley
Wednesday
Debbee’s Buzz | Follow the Yellow Brick Home | Living With Thanksgiving | Home and Gardening With Liz
Thursday
Red Cottage Chronicles | The Painted Apron | Our Crafty Mom | Celebrate & Decorate
Friday
From My Carolina Home | Sweet Sensations | Me and My Captain
Zucchini Sisters | Bluesky at Home
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes,, Dwellings-Heart of Your Home, Savvy Southern Style, French Country Cottage, Stone Gable, Confessions of a Plate Addict, Worthing Court, Between Naps on the Porch, Cedar Hill Farmhouse, A Stroll Thru Life, The Charm of Home, Katherines Corner,Petit Haus, Follow The Yellow Brick Home, Vintage Mama’s Cottage, Marilyn’s Treats Eclectic Red Barn, Love Of Home, My Soulful Home, Celebrating Everyday Life, Little Farmstead, Starfish Cottage, Rustic & Refined,The Freckled Rose, Life and Linda, DIY 180, Celebrate & Decorate, Sweet Sensations, The Dedicated House, Shabby Fufu, Designthusiasm, Imparting Grace, Calypso in the Country
Lovely and warm! Have a wonderful Christmas Pam!
Thank you Donna!
I love your sweet Christmas table Pam…so many pretty layers and patterns! I can see why you couldn’t resist those adorable village plates from Pier 1…they have such a sweet feeling of nostalgia and small town America. Their wintry scene with the snowflakes are appropriate for our weather this weekend…brrr! I love your pretty Fitz and Floyd Santa pitcher. I’m partial to the ones with animals or woodland creatures! Thanks for setting a place for me at your Christmas table. It’s always a joy to blog hop with you. ♥
Thanks so much Mary. I hope you have dug out from the snow❤️
Pam, I can totally relate to your desire for those plates, and I’m sure you’ll place the post office on your Dad’s place setting. They are adorable! I love how you’ve incorporated your centerpiece, it’s so pretty (congrats to Carol R, lucky lady with the wreath!), and that stemware is perfect for the holidays. I bet Ella Mae noticed how they match the skittles, giving herself away as she snatches a piece. 😉 I can just see the two of you and how much fun that must be (and then sending sugar-buzzed baby home, lol).
It’s a lovely Christmas table, and I can’t get over how perfect that wall color sets things off. It truly was a good choice! I love how rich the wood looks against it, and the frames of your art on the wall.
The post office scene will definitely be at my Daddy’s spot at the table. Ella Mae wanted the sweets all day, I only gave her a few. Thank you so much Rita!
What a most sweetest of sweets table Pam! Just love the new plates…I need to visit Pier 1 more often! I also adore how you mixed the toile and buffalo check and plaid together…looks great!…When my Sweetie was little she loved to help me decorate the table…(she was never a “candy person”) just loved dark chocolate….so enjoy your Little Princess especially during the Holidays..I miss the joy and twinkle in their eyes anticipating the arrival of Santa. OK…now how did I miss that new wall color in your dining room…love it!! Have a Merry day Pam!!!
Thank you dear Shirley, merry Wednesday!
Absolutely gorgeous. I love all the beautiful patterns and the detail that you always add to every one of your stunning tables.
Thank you so much Marty. Have a merry week!
Pam, I love so many things about this! First, is that a toile Christmas tablecloth? You know how I love toile, so if it is you should give that to me! I do love the new color of your dining room walls; it makes the deeper colors pop. And the greenery around your chandelier; beautiful! I do also love the bright glasses and new dishes from Pier 1, and with the post office scene on the plates, how special with Coke Man’s postal service. I must go and do more to my main table! I spent our snowed in day yesterday finishing decorating our two trees and the rest of the house, although I am not completely through yet. I made myself stop at one point when I thought of what you said the other day about giving yourself permission to not use everything that you have! I also want to/plan to get rid of anything that I have not used recently. Love to you and all at this most wonderful season of the year!
Sweet friend, the toile is a Christmas cloth. I have always wanted to see your beautiful home at Christmas, hopefully one day. Your photos of the snow were magical. Have a most wonderful week and thank you for your sweet comments❤️
A beautiful and festive table, Pam. I so love your new plates, I probably wouldn’t have passed them by either. They are so sweet. Your centerpiece is perfect with everything on your table. Pam, with every photo of your dining room, I am more and more in love with the new color. It is simply gorgeous. Have a ‘merry’ week, enjoy your sweet girl.
Thank you dear Sandra. She and I baked yesterday, so much fun!
Oh my! Toile, tartan and buffalo checks!! I love the combination. Those plates are fabulous.
Thank you Penny, have a merry and bright week!
What a beautiful table. I especially noticed the napkin rings your mother made; we discussed them last year as I have a set also. It’s funny you called Ella Mae a princess…yesterday my comment wouldn’t post (must have been the weather!). I said Princess Ella Mae needs a tiara, and yes I have one!
Roxanne, you have a wonderful memory. Have a merry week!
Pam, Your table is beautiful. The plates are perfect and those glasses are some of my favorites that you possess! Everything is so festive. Your Daddy will enjoy dining at this table & may even share a story or two about his days @ the post office. Ella Mae will enjoy partaking of a sweet treat all this week. It will be a memory she will enjoy looking back upon when she is older. Grandma’s are the best! Clara ?
Clara, thank you so much. Ella Mae has already found the sweets. Have a wonderful and merry week!
Pam, what a beautiful traditional Christmas table. The colors, mix of patterns, and layers create such a pretty setting. Now for those plates…they are precious. I can see why you had to have them. I keep saying I won’t buy anymore dishes, but these are tempting me. I may have to make a trip to Pier 1. I also agree with Sandra…I am loving that new dining room color. It is gorgeous! Enjoy your day, sweet friend!!!
Thank you sweet friend. Wishing you a most wonderful week!
What a gorgeous table, with such a wonderful ambiance all about it! I love the mix of patterns and plaids. I don’t know how I missed those cute salad plates at Pier 1 – and what a perfect memory of your dad to give them more meaning. Your chandelier looks beautiful, a fabulous extension to your pretty centerpiece. Who wouldn’t have a merry time sitting at your table?!? Thanks for hopping with us!
Thank you Ann, have a most wonderful Tuesday!
Pam you know how to put your table elements together to show us a charming tablescape. The plates are adorable and sweet….and I especially love the post office one and the sentiment behind it. I love Fitz and Floyd and your Santa pitcher is so nostalgic. I am sure little Ella Mae is enjoying her Christmas this year, as grandma shows her “Christmas” through the eyes of a child. It can’t get any more precious than that. Merry Christmas dear friend. Give Ella Mae a hug for me.
Aw, thanks so much Kari. Being a grandmother is definitely a reward for getting older!
Beautiful table, Pam, I love those dishes!! Did you get them this year? Charming and sweet, and I like your goblets too. Too bad the really pretty things that go well with a lot of themes get discontinued.
Carole, I did get them this year. Thanks so much!
Sweet indeed! This is an adorable set of china. Time to go to Pier One! And your stemware is so pretty with it!
Thanks Jeanie, wishing you a most wonderful week!
This is absolutely delightful Pam! I love the buffalo checked mats on top of the cloth, and those plates are so adorable! What a “sweet” idea to tuck candy treats around the table, Fitz and Floyd pieces are always so eye-catching and festive! The chandy is wonderful decked out in fresh greens, and the stemware is gorgeous! Thank you for starting our tablescape hop week with such grand style! {psst, did you see a chance of snow flurries in the forecast tonight??}
Jenna
Thank you so much Jenna. I did see a chance???. I would be excited for a little!
Lovely! I really like the salad plate dishes. I have a little window set up with scenes like those depicted. I like the touches of blue set below and the overall warm and traditional table you created. The Fitz & Floyd pitcher is wonderful and the napkin rings couldn’t be more perfect! Those are beautiful stemware pieces and have all the right colors! Wishing you and your family a beautiful Christmas!
Thank you Liz, I look forward to your table! Have a merry week!
Pam, i love everything about your sweet table and especially your centerpiece. Love the red birds and of course the dough bowl. You always make everything so beautiful! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thank you Cindy, wishing you a merry week!
Absolutely Beautiful and May I join your post?
Thank you Kathy.
Pam the table looks great. Everything is impressive because of the color and the work done. I want to highlight the collection of dishes that, in addition to their beauty, have really creative motives … they are very beautiful!
And I do not want to forget to comment how well the color of the wall of the masterpiece looks, it gives a feeling of serenity in contrast to the color of the ornamentation of the table.
A hug
Dolores
Dolores, gracias por tus dulces y amables comentarios. ¿Has terminado tu decoración? Sé que estás emocionado de tener a tu familia contigo en tu hogar para Navidad. ¡No puedo esperar a ver fotos! Bendiciones y abrazos, Pam
I love the mixture of patterns and colors. It makes it so exciting to look at just like a Christmas tree. Your Fitz and Floyd Santa is gorgeous and really is worth the price of collecting them. The Pier 1 salad plates are darling. They are so sweet and are just as beautiful as looking at Christmas villages.
Thank you Marsha. I just noticed the Pier 1 plates have disappeared off their website. I am glad I snagged them when I did. Merry Christmas!
Your new Christmas plates are darling. Each has such sweet scenes. I like how you blended all the textures, patterns, and colors. You are quite good at that. Your Fitz and Floyd santas are special and fun.
I’m sure Ella Mae will be scampering about looking for all the sweet treats at the table. It is a joy to have a little one to spoil.
That was very smart of you to use your Lynch Creek Farm centerpiece since it was still fresh and plan your table around it.
Congrats to Carol R. winning the great giveaway.
Thank you Bonnie. Wishing you great success as you present your program and tablescapes at the garden club tomorrow! I know it will be excellent!
Hi Pam! I love your Christmas tablescape with all the traditional colors and textures. Your cardinal centerpiece is gorgeous – I wish we had cardinals out here in the west! And your Christmas plates are so adorable! So happy to be hopping with you! Happy Holidays!
Thank you so much Michelle! Have a blessed week!
Oh, I love that Post Office plate for the same reason you do! My daddy retired in the 80’s after 30 years of delivering 6 days a week. Christmastime was so much fun as a child, I came home each day eager to see what delights his patrons had left in the mailbox for him! One sweet lady sent a box of Swiss Colony petit fours every year for my entire childhood– I still order them for my family each year because THAT was the apex of Christmas treats in my young mind. Isn’t it funny how our traditions are born? I have a tree ornament our community produced featuring the “OLD POST OFFICE” before they build the “NEW” one in the 1970’s. Sweet memories of happy times. Beautiful table as always.
Your table is lovely! Love those salad plates! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much Tina. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas season!
What a beautiful tablescape. I love those plates.
Marion
Have a merry week and thank you Marion!
I love all that plaid. Everything is so lovely and elegant.
Marilyn
i love that plaid. Everything is do lovely and elegant.
Marilyn
Thank you Marilyn, have a merry week!
Beautiful Christmas tablescape Pam. Love the table runner and the plates. Also I love your new wall color!
Thank you Judy. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
What a fun and festive table! I love those glasses – they remind me so much of a set of vintage ornaments I have that are very special to me. And, your new plates are adorable. I love the old mixing with the new – celebrating old tradtions and starting new ones. A perfect sentiment for the holiday! So fun hopping with you!
Thank you so much, Kim! Merry Tuesday to you!
Such a lovely table! I am sure your fresh centerpiece smells delightful! The stemware is a star of the tale and I love that Fitz and Floyd Santa! Thank you so much for joining us for another hop! Merry Christmas!
Thank you Chloe and for your work in putting the hop together!
Pam, I love how you have layered Buffalo plaid placemats and tartan napkins over that gorgeous floral tablecloth. Those Christmas plates are adorable, and look perfect stacked with the blue!
Thank you Maureen and wishing you a Merry Christmas!
Very very nice! <3
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Thank you for visiting from Donna’s blog!
Pam, such a lovely table with fun traditional colors. Plaid is always so pretty. I adore those new salad plates. I have to quit buying pretty plates, because I am running out of room and my hubby might notice…lol .Your Fitz and Floyd santa is so very sweet. Love the new color on your walls. I hope you are enjoying this very merry season.
Thank you Linda. I shouldn’t buy any more dishes?
Pam, your mix of patterns and textures is wonderful. Love the plates and little details. Always a pleasure to hop with you.
Thank you Carol!
Pam, your table looks so inviting! I love the red toile tablecloth and the tartan plaid napkins. And the chandelier decorated with greens is the perfect touch! It’s a pleasure to hop with you this week. Merry Christmas!
Thank you Rebecca! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Thank you Rebecca. Merry Christmas!
I love your color pattern and the mix of patterns and textures. A decorated chandelier is always a crowning touch. Merry Christmas and it’s always a pleasure to blog hop with you.
Thank you Sandra, Merry Christmas!
Fabulous table,just adorable!That gorgeous Santa caught my eye,so sweet!
Thank you dear Maristella!
Pam, not just sweet, but very festive and lovely! It’s always fun to discover new tableware like your glasses and plates — and dangerous to the wallet too LOL! Especially nice to have the post office plate and the tie-in with your dad. I hope you have a holiday as sweet as your tablescape. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Debbee thank you and Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Your table it beautiful and your Santa…wow! I’d be robbing the table of the candies as well!! Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much, yes it is hard to not eat the candies!
Your Dad was a postal worker… do you know Debbie Dabble Blog? Her hubby is a retired postal worker, I think. Lovely table, as usual.
Cath
I do know Debbie and I had forgotten that about her husband!
I love your toile tablecloth! What a Interesting textural mix you’ve created with the toile, Buffalo plaid, and tartan! It works beautifully! I, too, like sneaking candy into the table at Christmas. This is such a playful and beautiful table!
Thank you Maria for your visit. Merry Christmas!