“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
John 1:1
Greetings sweet friends! With the cold weather, it really feels like Christmas has arrived in our Appalachian Foothills. I am back again at the dining room table, but what better place to be! We have so many wonderful memories that have been made sitting around the table…birthdays, Easter, Valentine’s Day, New Years Eve, Sunday dinners, and Christmas! It is the smiling faces, great conversations, and laughter that are the most important! In case you missed my tablescape and Giveaway yesterday, you can see it here!
Once again, I am delighted to participate in a Christmas Tablescape Blog Hop hosted by Chloe from Celebrate & Decorate. Please pull up a chair at the table for a “winter holiday!”
In setting a table, I always begin with an inspiration piece…tablecloth, china, centerpiece, etc.
My inspiration for this table was the china pattern “Winter Holiday” by Fitz and Floyd. It remains a favorite of mine with its classic and elegant design, however it was discontinued in 2013.
All of the links for fabulous Tablescape inspiration are provided at the bottom of the post.
A cookie jar is the central figure of the centerpiece. Even though it isn’t a Fitz and Floyd piece, it is a complementary piece with Santa riding in his sleigh filled with toys!
Rustic wood block napkin rings hold tartan and striped napkins paired together!
I have a collection of Fitz and Floyd Santa pitchers that were gifted by friends many years ago. They work perfectly with the bone china and became a part of the table runner centerpiece.
The dinner plate has a beautiful lifelike garland of seasonal foliage in soft greens and cheerful reds. A gold and black banding around the rim and thin gold flourishes around the border and accents provide a rich sumptuous finish. The only negative of this beautiful china is hand washing is recommended.
Winter Holiday rose wreath salad plate displays a sprig of berries and leaves with a bold lattice border.
The only new item on the table is the April Cornell Merry Antique tablecloth that I discovered at TJ Maxx a few weeks ago. As you well know by now, it jumped into my cart! Fresh cut cedar was placed down the center of the table with pine cones and red ornaments. Two large pillar candles flank the cookie jar. The chandelier is also dressed with fresh cedar thanks to my Renaissance Man! The smell of fresh cedar says Christmas time is here!
The cranberry red stemware is almost vintage (like me)!
Wood slice chargers and gold flatware complete each place setting.
On the opposite side of the table is another F&F Santa pitcher from my collection. Isn’t Christmas just magical?
Be sure to visit each one of these talented table stylists for plenty of ideas for you to incorporate on your Christmas tables!
Monday
A casa di Bianca| The Little Yellow Corner Store| Corner of Plaid and Paisley
Celebrate & Decorate
Tuesday
Katherine’s Corner| Panoply| Everyday Living
Home is Where Boat Is| Living With Thanksgiving
Wednesday
The Painted Apron| Calypso in the Country| Life and Linda
White Arrows Home
Thursday
Intelligent Domestications| Zucchini Sisters | Create with Cynthia
Our Crafty Mom| Knock it Off Kim
Friday
Red Cottage Chronicles| Debbee’s Buzz| Bluesky at Home
Sweet Sensations| My Thrift Store Addiction
Thank you for your visits and gracious comments. Wishing you a joy-filled day!
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Imparting Grace, Calypso in the Country
Pam, Your Winter Holiday by Fitz and Floyd is a favorite patterns of yours. I love the pretty pastels for Christmas that are so refreshing in a season of red and green. Your Fitz and Floyd Santa pitchers and sleigh cookie jar are set off beautifully by your AC Merry Antique tablecloth. ..so appropriately named and so ‘you’! So gorgeous to see the twinkling lights of the tree in the background too! As always it’s a treat to join you at the table and blog hop with you. ♥
Thank you dear Mary. Happy Tuesday!🎄❤️🎄
Pam, I’ve loved your tablescapes after discovering you last year and I too love to decorate my table- but a quandary for me is how/where to put the food dishes? It always looks too crowded- what do you do?
Many thanks!
Yvonda, thank you. For family dinners, I place the food on my island in the kitchen buffet style. For more formal dinners, I serve the food plated and deliver to each guest at the table. It is a little more trouble, but makes the guests feel special!
Oh Pam! This is the most exquisite tablescape ever! I love the tablecloth as it goes perfectly with the China. And I so enjoyed seeing your Christmas Tree in the background!
The Fitz and Floyd Pitchers add such gorgeous accents to the Sleigh Cookie Jar!
Beautiful my friend! Happy Tuesday! 🎄
You are always so kind my friend! Have you made it back to AZ?
Almost in the air.
Our other Paradise awaits…this evening! ✈️
Christmas is magical and so is your table, Pam. I love the china! That black and gold rim on the dinner plates is super handsome to me, and the Winter Holiday complements it so well. Everything looks so great in your dining room with the pops of red against that new, lighter wall coloring. Even though it’s dressed mostly elegantly, I love that you’ve dressed it rustically too by including wood napkin rings and chargers. Your FItz & Floyd pieces work beautifully with the greens down the center as runner. As always, your thoughtful styling shows your consistent finesse!
Thank you so much Rita! I could t believe I found the wood napkin rings for a dollar each! I should have bought more and embellished them for presents!
Who needs food when you sit at a table as delicious as yours, Pam. Just when I think you hit the bar, you keep getting better! Enjoy your week!!
Katie, thank you!
Wow, I’m feeling the magical touch of Christmas after reading your post. Thank you for your positive and beautiful descriptions of your lovely china. You could write for magazines. I also got a kick out of your description ” almost vintage like me” stemware.
I noticed your tablecloth immediately. What a lovely find and I have no doubt you will use it again with a new look.
I love your beautiful Fitz and Floyd pieces. They are magical and have sentiment for you also.
You have combined rustic and glam, new and vintage delightfully!
Wishing you a lovely day!
Thank you dear Bonnie!
Pam, your table is truly magical. I was in awe over your lovely mix of elegant plates and your Fitz and Floyd pitchers. I am so glad your lovely tablecloth found its way into your cart since it is perfect for this royal and majestic table. The pop of color in the red stemware and red plaid tartan napkins helps to draw even more attention to your luxurious table. It is so interesting to see how rustic pieces like your pine cones and wood slice napkin rings add just the right about of contrast and keeps the table grounded in natural beauty. Happy holidays and it is such a pleasure to blog hop with you.
Thank you so much Marsha for your lovely comments. It is a pleasure to hop with!
Fitz and Floyd have some of the loveliest pieces, don’t they? They should hire you as a stager, Pam! It’s just gorgeous. And just enough, not too much, not too little. It looks quite magical!
Thank you Jeanie. F&F seems to say it is Christmas to me!
I have long loved Fitz and Floyd and truly enjoyed your beautiful Tablescape. The colors were so calming and were an inspiration.
Thank you so much. F&F just seems to say Christmas!
Beautiful table, Pam! I adore the Fitz and Floyd Santas. That tablecloth was the perfect find! Merry Christmas!!
Thank you Carole. Wishing you a most wonderful week!
Pam, I love your Christmas table! Everything is so pretty….the china, greens, the Santa’s, and lovely tablecloth. It all pairs beautifully together. Your dining room looks stunning! Happy Tuesday, sweet friend!
Thank you sweet Shannon.
Your table is beautiful. You have so many gorgeous plates!
Thank you Penny!
You had me at Fitz & Floyd, those pitchers are stunning! And your plates are gorgeous! The soft reds are wonderful with your new tablecloth and the Santa centerpiece. The fresh greenery has to make the room smell amazing, how long with the greens on your chandy last? The long and low greenery runner dotted with candles and ornaments will ensure festive holiday conversations and lingering meals. So beautiful Pam & Butch!
Jenna
Thank you Jenna. The older F&F pieces are much prettier than the newer ones. The cedar will last about a week and Butch will replace with Leyland Cypress which lasts longer, but doesn’t have the fragrance of cedar.
oh, lucky you!!
Pam, your table is beautiful and I do love absolutely every touch. However, the tablecloth is such a beauty and I do love the chandelier, all ready for Christmas. Perfection from beginning to end. A lovely day to you, dear friend.🎄❤
Thank you dear Sandra. Wishing you a lovely week!
A festive tablescape Pam! I love your plates! They’re so beautiful. Hand washing reminds me of my Mom. She hand washed everything! Had her dishwasher removed so she could have more room for dishes (I obviously inherited this obsession butI keeping the dishwasher!). Your tablecloth is gorgeous. Isn’t it amazing how things jump into our carts? The Fitz & Floyd pieces are so elegant. I love F&F. I always enjoy visiting your inviting table. Memories around the table are the best! Have a wonderful week sweet Pam! Clara ♥️
Thank you Clara. I realize as I am getting older, I am more and more like my beloved mother! How are your hand and shoulder healing?
Enjoy your week 🎄
I’m doing quite well thank you dear Pam! My left side has had to compensate & it’s a little slower going but as long as as I don’t do any heavy lifting or rigorous tasks on my right side I can cope with many everyday tasks. I missed communicating the most so being able to type is such a blessing! I’m not good at the hunt & peck system! Lol Praise God I got the shrubs planted before the tumble! God truly blessed me and took care of me! I’m so thankful He watches over us.
Have a wonderful week sweet friend. Clara ❤️
I am so glad you are taking care of yourself. I was wondering if you had been able to complete your project.
Oh, that stemware!!! SO elegant and beautiful! You hit it out of the park again, sweet friend! As always! Have a wonderful day!
Thank you sweet friend!
Pam, your table is gorgeous! I love your dishes, glasses…everything. The red really makes a statement for the holidays and the whole room looks so festive. Love, love, love the cookie jar centerpiece!
Cheers!
Shelley
Thank you Shelley!
Pam, I also featured you this week at Best of the Weekend! Thanks for joining us and have a wonderful weekend!
Shelley
Thanks so much Shelley!
Pam, your table is calling my name. That tablecloth with those stunning plates is just beautiful. I love the evergreen table runner – a girl after my own heart! The napkins have really been catching my attention so far this week, and yours are no exception! I love how you have paired the plaid with the stripe and then used a rustic wood napkin ring. Oh, and that cookie jar! Perfection!!
Thank you Maureen. I have always enjoyed fresh greenery in my house!
Pam, what a lovely plate pattern–I can see why it was your Inspiration! I am also taken with your pretty tablecloth! Have a beautiful Christmas season! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Thank you Cecilia.
What a stunning center display and Santa in his sleigh looks like he was meant to be there. Your salad plates are very pretty and very different. In addition to being inspired by these blog hops I’m often reminded of things that I have that may have been forgotten. You mentioned your Santa pitcher and I remembered that I have a snowman pitcher that could be used as a centerpiece. Thank you so much for mental nudge and for sharing your tablescaping skills with us. Have a Blessed Holiday and a Healthy Happy New Year!
Thank you Sandra. I am glad you remembered that snowman pitcher!
Absolutely gorgeous! As ever! Blessings!
Thank you Maristella!
Pam, I love the soft reds and shades of pinks. Those pink Santas are so sweet. A lovely table setting, especially those dishes. Merry Christmas in the mountains.
Thank you Carol!
It looks so beautiful and I love all of your dishes and the greenery.
Thank you Cynthia!
Oh my Goodness Gracious, Pam! Your table is just gorgeous!! The china is beautiful and so perfect with the fabulous tablecloth -love that April Cornell tablecloth, wish I had seen that one!! The arrangement of your greenery and santas make a wonderful centerpiece. Love it all!!! I hope you have a joyous Christmas!!
Thank you sweet Ann. I enjoy the blog hops😊
Absolutely love the table setting Pam. Oh my! Girl….those Santa’s! LOVE! My hairdresser would love them too! She loves all things pink. Happy Day to you dear Pam. You are the sweetest lady ever. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Cindy, you just made my day sweet lady! Hugs back at you! ❤️
Pam, your table is so elegant! I admire your use of the beautiful F&F special ceramic pieces. What treasures, so beauutifully sculpted! I also admire your pretty dishes. They are different from most Christmas china, and I like that. Love the lattice design edge! Thanks for sharing your beautifully set table.
Thank you so much Sarah. Wishing you a Merry December!
Pam, I can smell the fresh cut greenery, hear soft Christmas music in the background and almost taste the sugar cookies that HAVE to be baking in your oven right now! This table IS Christmas with the soft, twinkling lights set off against the red plaid. I love your plate stack and your F & F collection. Thank you so much for sharing! Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Thank you Kim! Will be over to visit!
Sheer perfection….. that center score of Santas on cedar and pinecones sets the tone for the
lovely place settings and O, my dear, those goblets….One can just imagine the enriching experience of dining at so elegant a table among kindreds….. A toast to your creative gifts,
Pam dear.
Thanks so much Mary!
Pam, what a stunning holiday table! I’ve never seen that china pattern before, and it goes perfectly with tablecloth and collection of F&F Santas. Beautifully done!
You have transformed your table into such and elegant and welcoming setting. Your china patterns are so lovely and really add to the formal feel you have created. Those Fitz & Floyd santas are gorgeous! I only have a pair of Fitz & Floyd reindeer candle holders, and I love bringing them out at Christmastime. Thank you for joining in our hops all year and sharing your lovely home!
Thank you Chloe for all you do. Wishing you and yours a most joyous Christmas Season!
Pam, That April Cornell tablecloth would’ve jumped into my carriage too…it’s just gorgeous! Those napkin rings were an amazing find for $1 each! I love the tartan napkins paired with the stripes. The F&F china is lovely, and I love the fresh cedar table runner. It’s been fun hopping with you. Merry Christmas!
Thank so much Rebecca and wishing you a most joyous Christmas Season!
I am swooning! This is so beautiful Pam! I love the dishes, I’ve never seen that pattern before and it’s stunning! I love the cookie jar you used as a centerpiece! What a great idea! The fresh cedar down the table and in your chandelier looks beautiful and I bet it does smell amazing! I adore the layered napkins and the tablecloth is perfect!
Thank you Kristin for your most gracious comments! Wishing you a most joyous Christmas season!
Fitz and Floyd, its all new to me, and I love it. Your table is amazing, it just says Merry Christmas, beautifully.Pinned, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and it’s been a pleasure to hop with you. Hugs
Yes Christmas is magical and you have captured that with your Fitz and Floyd pieces on this gorgeous table. I love your dishes! It is elegantly festive is such a fun and welcoming way. All the greens in the center anchored by the beautiful Santa Cookie Jar are beautiful. It is always fun to Hop with you. Happy Christmas season to you!
Thank you Shirley. Christmas blessings to you and yours!
Reds and pinks, elegant and rustic, you have such a good and creative sense of style. Thank you as always for the wonderful inspiration that you share with us.
Happy belated Christmas and Happy New Year, Pam!! Love this tablecloth and your table is beautiful with all the Fitz and Floyd pieces. Lovely!! Just getting to enjoy reading posts I’ve kept open since early in the month… <3
Here’s to a wonderful 2020,
Hugs,
Barb 🙂