“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver”
Proverbs 25:11
At the end of the year, it’s always fun for me to look back on what the blogging world held. 2016 brought many new followers who soon became friends, we partnered with a couple of well known companies, and my favorite…48 new tablescapes! If you have been around for very long, you know tablescaping is one of my favorite hobbies…and it is always interesting to see what connects with you, my sweet followers. You have been so encouraging as I continue sharing my love of making tables beautiful for you to enjoy! Today, let’s reminisce a little as we look at the most viewed tablescapes of 2016!
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I had the idea to set an elegant table in our garden, which included moving our dining room chairs outdoors…oh the things we do for a blog post! White linens, white china with gold rims, gold chargers and flatware, crystal stemware, and beautiful limelights provided the perfect elegance for our evening. I wish all of you could have joined us for that magical summer evening (And I wish you could’ve been here to haul the chairs back inside too!!)
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Who doesn’t love a romantic setting?! Our next tablescape is a Valentine’s table…one of our favorite dinners at home, because who wants to fight crowded restaurants? Being the sentimental person that I am, I decorated the table with Valentine cards from years past (I think I have saved all of them) and then we shared sweet memories as we read them. I was so pleased that you enjoyed our table for two!
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August brought a first for me, I joined with other bloggers for an alfresco tablescape blog hop! It was so much fun…I met new friends and got to learn so much from the other bloggers who participated! My inspiration was the colorful fruit tablecloth that was perfect with fruit dinnerware and a pineapple centerpiece that held flowers from the garden!
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Late September found me setting up this table under one of our very old oak trees for another tablescape blog hop. Being a little distance from the house, it was somewhat challenging…but your sweet comments made it worth all the effort! I am grateful that you joined me under our oak tree!
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Who doesn’t enjoy a festive table at Christmas? I take advantage of the red walls in my dining room…they provide the perfect backdrop for December tablescapes! Woody salad plates, tartan placemats and napkins, fresh-cut cedar and pine, and of course, candles combine to make this the most viewed tablescape of 2016! I am more than thrilled that this was your favorite tablescape, my sweet readers…it might possibly be mine too!
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Thank you all for coming to the tables at Everyday Living this year…it will be exciting to see what 2017 holds in our world of tablescaping!
Pam, a beautiful recap of your tablescapes of 2016! It’s no surprise to me that these are the top 5. I am so happy to have gotten to know your kindred spirit in 2016, and look forward to enjoying that friendship in years to come.
Rita
Rita, I am thrilled we connected and so looking forward to many years of blogging together! Happy New Year!
what a fun post — and especially fun for me since I discovered you later in the year! I suspect 2017 will bring countless more beautiful settings!
You are too kind, Jeanie!
Dear Pam , You have given the gift that ‘keeps on giving” – actually, many gifts! Your artistic , gorgeous tablescapes amaze me and inspire me ! You have shown me that a beautiful table setting itself is a gift for my guests and the simplest of meals are taken to a new level . It is fairly easy to add that “wow factor” using your ideas and adding my own flair !
Have you ever considered having all your tablescapes pictured in a book ? I would be one of your first customers !
Merry Christmas and blessings for the New Year of 2017 .
Thank you for the love and beauty that you share with your readers .
Christine, your sweet words brought tears. I am always amazed that people would read and comment on the blog. You have so encouraged me this morning. I probably should think about rounding up tablescapes into a book…maybe one day! I wish you a joyous New Year and thank you for following my little blog! Blessings,
Pam
Oh this was a fun review to see! 🙂 I even remember some of these!
Thanks so much, Deb!
I enjoyed your tablescape review very much. Your limelight bushes are so beautiful, and your dining tables outdoors with things brought from inside are very special indeed. I just wonder what 2017 will hold for us. You’ll create more to inspire us regularly – I just know it! Thank you for all you do. 🙂
Kim, I wonder what 2017 will bring to our blogging worlds. You have done so much this year with e-books! Proud of you!
I don’t know how you picked a top 5 when every one of your tables is a delight.
Thanks Linda, you are a terrific encourager!
I always love your tables Pam, and it’s hard to pick a favorite…but I think the winner for me is the elegant table in the garden! I flipped when I saw your dining room chairs outside! It was so beautiful! Looking forward to another great year of tablescapes, one of my favorite hobbies too 🙂
Jenna
Yes, we tablescapers do whatever we have to, including dragging everything outdoors!
Querida amiga, gracias por mostrar tanta belleza y por el trabajo que eso supuso. Realmente bello y romántico.
Eres una maestra en en arte de decorar mesas.
Gracias y cariños
Dolores
Dolores, muchas gracias por tus palabras siempre alentadoras y por tu dulce amistad! ¡Muchas bendiciones para 2017! Con amor, Pam y Butch
Dolores, thank you so much for your always encouraging words and for your sweet friendship! Many blessings for 2017! With love, Pam & Butch
I love them all! I will use the fall one for inspiration next fall during a weekend at our cabin on the river.
Thanks so much, Lisa! Happy New Year!
They are all so beautiful–it’s hard to choose a favorite! I’m slightly partial to the one under the old oak tree 😉 Blessings, Cecilia
Cecilia, you are so sweet! Wishing you a wonderful New Year!
oh, my, they are all just gorgeous and what I’d give to put my feet under any one of those tables. So welcoming! Always a joy to stop by!
Lea, it always a joy for you to visit! Wishing you a Happy New Year!
Pam, you are a master at tablescapes! I remember each of these and they are all gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Thanks for your sweet comments, Jann!
Fun to see the top five. I enjoyed each one immensely.
Thanks so much, Bonnie!
Your tablescape roundup is stunning! I think if I was hard pressed, I’d pick #5 as my favorite, but that’s almost like asking a mother to choose between her children! Your tables have given me a great deal of pleasure and plenty of inspiration for the coming year. Happy new year!
Maria, thanks so much! Wishing you a wonderful 2017!
Pam it has been fun to review these again but I have to say that my favorite is Under The Old Oak Tree 🙂
Blessings and Happy New Year to you ! 🙂
Thanks Deb! Wishing you the best New Year ever!
Your tablescapes were all outstanding…I would be hard pressed to just pick one as my favorite. I do have to say however that I love your outdoor ones and would happily help you carry your furniture back inside if I had an invitation to a meal at your lovely decorated table. 😀
Karen, thank you so much…I am looking forward to having more alfresco meals this year!
What a fabulous selection of tables. I love the outdoor ones
Mollyxxx
Thanks, Molly…Happy 2017!
Wow! I’m blown away by your incredible talent. I am yet to learn the many creative ways to create beautiful settings for mealtime. I am humble for the chance to share as I go along as well :).
Delia, I just visited your perfect table and left a comment…loved it! Thanks for your visit and Happy New Year!
These are all so pretty! My fave is the Old Oak Tree setting. I’ve always loved that look to eat al fresco. Visiting from Dishing It and Digging It party.
Thanks so much, something about sitting under a big old tree that is enticing! Happy 2017!
So many beautiful tables you set this year. It’s fun to look back.
Happy New Year!
Thanks so much, Sarah…Happy and healthy 2017!
I love the first photo under the giant oak tree. So much land and what a view.
Wishing you and yours a Happy Healthy New Year.
Myrna
Myrna, thanks so much and wishing you and yours a happy and healthy 2017!
Your tablescapes are all simply beautiful! I just love your attention to detail and your use of greenery!
Thanks Angie, love sharing on the party!
All beautiful! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
Happy New Year and thanks so much, Sherry!
They are always gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!!!
Blessings,
Cindy
Thanks Cindy -Blessings~