“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
John 3:16
Hello sweet readers. I can hardly believe that Christmas is two weeks from tomorrow. There are still presents to be bought and wrapped, goodies to be baked and shared, and most importantly time to be spent with family and friends. Tomorrow is our son’s birthday. I shall never forget that Christmas morning thirty four years ago when we placed him under our Christmas tree. We wept tears of joy for God’s answered prayer for a child. We will celebrate on Thursday evening with dinner at our house. The menu never changes as I prepare his favorites…manicotti and red velvet cake. Today’s tablescape was set with him in mind!
The table is set for four, but will change on Thursday to accommodate nine smiling faces. For many years I entertained all during the holidays. Often I would invite three or four couples, but there was always something special when there was only one couple sitting across the table from us. It allowed time for meaningful conversation.
The Lynch Creek Farm “woodland birch” centerpiece is still fresh, so once again it is making an appearance. I removed it from the blue and white bowl and placed it inside a wicker tray in keeping with an all natural look running down the center of the table.
Red delicious and Granny Smith apples, lemons, and oranges are placed on fresh cut Leyland Cypress and a few sprigs of rosemary for a table length centerpiece that is so easy to assemble. A pair of antler candle stands, made by our son, flank the LCF arrangement!
My beloved Mother’s ceramic Christmas tree napkin rings hold beautiful April Cornell napkins that were used in an Instagram collaboration. For fun, a peppermint candy cane was placed on top!
“I heard the bells on Christmas Day,
their old familiar carols play.
And wild and sweet, their words repeat
Of peace on earth, good will to men.
-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Twig flatware is from Pier 1…
…and beautiful stemware gifted by a sweet friend one Christmas season long ago!
My first set of Christmas dishware, “Happy Holidays”, with its scalloped edge and depiction of a traditional Victorian Christmas tree, was a sweet present from my parents!
A sparkling punch for all to enjoy!
“Christmas, my child, is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas.”
-Dale Evans Rogers
“Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.”
-Washington Irving
Thank you for your visits and gracious comments. Wishing you the most joyous Christmas Season!
Congrats to my winner, Sandra L., of the Lynch Creek Farm centerpiece of her choice! A special thanks to all who entered.
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Imparting Grace, Calypso in the Country
Just gorgeous Pam! I love the fresh greenery, fruit and antler candleholders down the center of your table. I think my favorite photos are the ones with the twinkling lights of your trees in the background! I can’t believe Christmas is just two weeks away…so much left to do here too! Happy Birthday to Seth. ♥
Thanks Mary. Have a wonderful day❤️
Love how you reworked the LCF centerpiece into your treasured dinner set, Pam. Happy Birthday to Seth, and congrats to Sandy L.
Thank you Rita! Enjoy your day.
Happy Birthday Seth, the greatest gift you ever received I’m sure. What beautiful photos he has taken for us all to enjoy. That meal sounds perfect to me! It is dark and rainy here, and I am so enjoying the Christmas lights with my coffee.
Dark, rainy, and windy here this morning. It is supposed to drop 30 degrees today! Enjoy your morning, Roxanne!
Pam, your table is beautiful with the fresh greens, fruit, and beautiful Christmas china! Happy birthday to your son! The menu you have planned sounds most scrumptious. Enjoy your day, sweet friend!!!
Thanks so much Shannon. Have a wonderful Tuesday!
Happy Birthday to your son Seth! Our boys are gifts from God and how precious they are!
Your first set of Christmas China from your parents is not only beautiful but perfect for this table as you give tribute to your son.
The antler candleholders are fabulous with the candles burning in front of the twinkling lights of your tree is …perfection!
Happy Tuesday my dear friend, Pam!
Yes, they are gifts from God and so precious! Thank you Nancy!
Dear Pam, what a lovely table. And your Christmas china makes it perfect. Happy Birthday to Seth, I am certain he is excited for his wonderful dinner.
Pam, I can’t begin to tell you how excited I was to win the Lynch Creek Farm centerpiece. I have thought and thought and I do not believe I have ever won anything before. I am just so excited and I will be sure to take photos, or better, I will have Mike take them.
Again, a beautiful table, dear friend. This lovely post certainly brightened a rainy WV morning.
Thank you Sandra. Once again, congrats!
Happy Birthday to your miracle son, Seth. You have set an awesome table to celebrate his special day. I love that you used candle holders made by him and China that was a gift from your parents. A beautiful table ready for celebrating. The food sounds wonderful.
Thank you Dianne sweet Dianne!
A beautiful table Pam filled with precious memories ❤️ The stemware is a favorite of mine. The dishware is so pretty & how lovely that it was a gift from your parents. The LCF arrangement is gorgeous as a centerpiece. It is so different in the wicker tray. Congratulations to the winner 🎉 Happy birthday to Seth. What a wonderful gift from God especially during this holiday season. Your menu sounds delicious! Have a terrific Tuesday! Clara 🎄
Thank you so much sweet Clara.
Absolutley stunning.
Thank you Marty!
Anonymous is me. I do not know how that happened.
I thought so❤️
Congratulations to Sandra on winning the centerpiece! Everything looks so beautiful in your home, as always, sweet friend! I can completely understand your joy in that baby boy 34 years ago! I was in labor on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 19 years ago, and God sent us our miracle son the very next morning! We cherish him so dearly, and I completely relate to your joy! May the Lord bless all of you this Christmas season. 🙂
Thanks so much Cheryl. Thank you for sharing your sweet story of answered prayer❤️
So beautiful Pam!! Seth and I are birthday twins! We are going to decorate our tree tomorrow night…I will be celebrating all week with family and friends, I am so grateful! Please wish your son a very happy birthday and enjoy your family around that beautiful sparkling table!
Jenna
Happy birthday sweet Jenna. I hope you have a wonderful birthday celebration all week long.🎉🎂🎉
Happy Birthday to eagle-eyed Seth, also talented in the antler conversion dept. Oh Pam, you
perform miraculous changes by just switching and enhancing. I love that the birthday table is memory-laden with objects of sentiment, bringing loved ones back to the table in spirit. Enjoy
the beautiful LCF centerpiece, lucky Sandra. Pam dear, please save me a slice of that red velvet.
I will save you a slice my friend. Thank you for your sweet comments!
It’s a gorgeous table, Pam. Seth will be in seventh heaven to enjoy his traditional (delicious sounding) dinner at this gorgeous spot! Happy Birthday to him!
Thank you dear Jeanie!
Tears filled my eyes reading and enjoying your beautiful table filled with sweet memories. Your mothers napkin rings and your sons candle sticks, your first Christmas china, a sweet gift from a long time ago to drink from and the story of placing your new born baby under the tree . My goodness, I’m filled with love.
Sweet Alice, your comments made me tear up. God’s love for us is amazing!
Happy Birthday to Seth, I envision a happy occasion with your family. The menu sounds delicious and your table is very special with so many memories associated with your dishes, candle holders and just being around your table.
Wishing you a lovely week.
Thanks so much sweet Bonnie!
Lovely, Pam. The rich Christmas colors and natural elements do, indeed, make a lovely tablescape!
Thank you Julie!
Beautiful details!
Thank you Donna!
Just beautiful! You sound like me – changing tables and decorating out for the next gathering! But in the end, gathering is the best part of Christmas!
Yes, it is Jacqueline. Thank you for visiting!
Beautiful! I love that you include quotes. They’re wonderful on their own, and they also show where your thoughts are as you share your lovely posts with us! 🙂 Happy Birthday to your son, congrats to the winner, and Happy Holidays to you!
Thank you Barbara. Wishing you a most joyous Christmas!
This feels incredibly cozy and inviting, and the fresh greenery must give the room a delightful scent! I’m sure your son will enjoy every minute of his special celebration.
Thanks so much Sandra. It was a wonderful celebration!
I love all of the beautiful greenery! How lovely! Happy holidays!