“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth”
John 1:14
You’ve seen many a table here at Everyday Living, and I have loved setting every single one! But what I really love is when there is a special occasion to celebrate! We celebrated our son’s birthday on Saturday evening with our sweet family and had a great time! Keeping with tradition, Seth requested manicotti and to complement the Italian dish, I prepared a Caesar salad and a wonderful baguette! His favorite cake is red velvet…and my Mother’s recipe is hard to beat! As always, it was raved over and everyone left satisfied! Today, we welcome you to the birthday table with a little Christmas flair!
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I love the traditional red and green for Christmas!
The Nikko “Happy Holidays” was my first set of Christmas china. It was a gift from my Mother and it remains my favorite.
The cute snowmen S & P’s are a recent gift from Katy!
A chevron napkin pairs with a Christmas red one …cinched together by my Mother’s napkin rings.
The center piece is a vintage dough bowl filled with fresh clippings of Leyland Cypress and ornaments. Buffalo check placemats are new this Christmas season!
The stemware appears extra sparkly set against the fresh cypress!
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“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver”
Proverbs 25:11
Seth made the antler candle stands a couple of years ago…love them!
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Thanks for sharing in our Everyday Living and for your sweet comments!
Pam, the birthday tablescape with Christmas touches is gorgeous, and the food you served sounds yummy! I know that it must have been wonderful to be a guest at your beautiful table. Everything looks so pretty from your beautiful Nikko china to the stunning centerpiece of greens and red ornaments filling your antique dough bowl. Also, the antler candle holders your son made are the perfect finishing touch. I hope that you have a wonderful day!!!
Shannon, thanks so much for your sweet comments! Wishing you a joy-filled day!
Lovely table, Pam. The centerpiece, the antler candle stands, and the napkin rings are particular favorites for me, but your new addition of hte buffalo check placemats keep it all handsomely grounded – fit for a guy’s celebratory table. Happy Birthday to your son!
Thanks so much, Rita! I thought the buffalo check placemats would be a nice addition to my linen stash!
What a festive table! I love the plaid, the dishes and the wonderful antler candle stands. It would be impossible not to have a happy birthday when you are enjoying it at such a lovely table!
Jeanie, thanks so much…we had a lovely little party!
I love all of your tables too and this one is beautiful! I’m so glad someone else still uses traditional red and green for Christmas! All of the fresh greenery must make your home smell wonderful!
Thanks so much, Pat…my hubby does a wonderful job with the fresh greenery! Wishing you a joy-filled Christmas season!
So festive and beautiful Pam! And happy birthday to your son! I love my December birthday, it just seems to be extra special! In fact, I just made a pan of manicotti for dinner, so your son and I think alike! I have similar Christmas tree napkin rings, got them at a local store that used to be in Brookwood mall decades ago…I have similar Christmas china too, Spode Christmas tree that my mothers best friend gave me for a wedding present, and I love it and use it every December. Special memories-
Jenna
Jenna, there seems to be lots of December birthdays. I never mixed Christmas and birthday until our son was grown, and he certainly doesn’t care as long as he gets his menu prepared! I love the Spode Christmas tree pattern!
Red and green says what Christmas is all about for me. Red for JESUS blood He shed on our behalf. Green because He is alive and sits at His Father’s right hand to intervene for His children. And the white lights on the green tree are to remind me that He is the light of the world. So at my house it will always be red and green decorations in His honor.
Alice not Alie
Amen, Alice! He is the reason we celebrate…thanks my friend!
Absolutely stunning! Your Nikko Christmas plates are wonderful…understandably your favorite. The antler candle holders Seth made are a nice addition to any table. So special, too, since he made them. I hope he had a happy birthday celebration! (Don’t know how he wouldn’t.)
Kim, we had a wonderful little party with lots of cake eaten! Happy Wednesday!
What a wonderful table to celebrate your son’s birthday….so nice of your mother-in-law to gift you with those wonderful dishes…I have the stemware, so all I need is the dinnerware…oh and the tablecloth, napkins, etc!…:) Love it all…another beautiful creation….like a true work of art!!!
Thanks so much, Shirley! We had a great little party!
P.S. Maybe one day you will share your mother’s Red Velvet cake recipe? Love Red Velvet cake!!
Que hermosa mesa!!! cumpleaños con un toque navideño, resulta precioso. Cada detalle merece una sonrisa de felicidad. Gracias por mostrar cosas bellas hechas con amor. Felicidades para Seth en su cumpleaños y para todos en su celebración.
Con cariño
Dolores
What a beautiful table !!! Birthday with a Christmas twist, it’s beautiful. Every detail deserves a smile of happiness. Thank you for showing beautiful things done with love. Congratulations to Seth on his birthday and to everyone at his celebration.
Fondly
Dolores
Querida Dolores, muchas gracias … tuvimos una maravillosa celebración para nuestro hijo! Sin duda comimos un montón de tarta! ¡Le deseo una estación maravillosa del amor de su familia y de los dulces recuerdos! Abrazos, Pam
Dearest Dolores, thanks so much…we had a wonderful celebration for our son! We certainly ate lots of cake! I am wishing you a wonderful season of love of your family and sweet memories! Hugs, Pam
Pam, the birthday tablescape is beautiful! I love those dishes. Happy birthday to your son. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thanks so much, Cindy! Blessings~
Sounds like a great birthday celebration. Your table looks pretty and very festive. Love your new placemats and cute salt and pepper shakers. Your centerpiece is striking and your menu sounds fabulous. Happy Birthday to Seth!
Thanks so much, Bonnie! It is a busy time of year, but we always make a big deal of birthdays!
A lucky son to be celebrated at one of your tables that always seem to be created with love.
Thanks, Linda…fortunately everyone seems to be appreciative of the time involved!
Sunning table for your son’s birthday. Sweet Mom to set such a gorgeous table for his special day. I know you treasure your china from your Mom. Love the antlers. The leyland cypress is very pretty in the centerpiece. My daughter has cpress in her yard, I must give it try for clippings.
Thanks so much, Judy…I love cooking!
i love traditional Christmas colors too. I could do all white or gold, but yes, the green and red are my fav !
The plates from your mom are so pretty and all you used for the table topper.
Happy birthday to your lucky son to have a great and thoughtful mom.
Hope you and yours have a joy filled and blessed Xmas.
Fabby
Thank you dear Fabby and Merry Christmas!