Merry Monday sweet friends! Christmas is fast approaching, ready or not. I am happy to say the shopping is completed with the exception of a few stocking stuffers, the house and Sunshine Cottage are decorated, and the Christmas baking is underway!
“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
I am joining Mary and Shirley to share our beautiful Lynch Creek Farm Centerpieces. They make a gorgeous presentation in a foyer, hallway, living room, or anywhere you might want to place them. All three of us serendipitously decided on a tablescape!
Be sure to read to the end of the post to see the winner of my Giveaway.
All is calm…words from a well-known Christmas carol. I admit that I have trouble staying calm. How can we be calm in the midst of life’s storms?
“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.”
Isaiah 26:3
All is bright. How is that possible in a dark world?
“This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.”
1 John 1:5
So many of you have asked about the blue and white dishware. It is Seasons Greetings by Queen’s. Unfortunately, it is discontinued, but can be found on the internet. I stumbled across it years ago at Tuesday Morning. When I first saw it, I knew it was coming home with me!
As you all know, I love mixing patterns. A plaid throw serves as a table covering with plaid placemats, tartan chargers, and floral napkins by April Cornell.
The blue holly and berries border a center blue Christmas tree. I bought six place settings (all that was available) that include dinner plate, salad plate, and cup and saucer. I use this pattern for every day during the holiday season!
Twig flatware from Pier 1…I miss their stores, do you?
This is a simple adornment for your Christmas table. Moss was placed inside the cups with collected Wedgwood ornaments! You could use any ornaments and an assortment of pretty tea cups. It will add a little something extra to your table and can be a takeaway gift for your guests!
Cranberry colored stemware is vintage. Not only is it perfect for Christmas, but also for Valentine’s Day, and July Fourth!
“He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.”
-Roy L. Smith
This is one of my favorite presents from our son. On a family trip to Montana, I saw a pair of candle stands in a high-end shop that were made from antlers. I loved their rustic elegance! They were very expensive, so I passed them by. A few weeks later, on my birthday, I opened a pair of antler candle stands made by our son. My favorite gifts are always those with a memory attached or handmade.
We celebrated our son’s birthday this past Saturday with a small party in our home. The throw was removed and replaced with placemats that are more child-friendly. The centerpiece and candle stands were placed on a festive runner.
The All Is Bright centerpiece is elegant with its fresh evergreen noble fir, white pine, and cedar that are highlighted with frosted pine cones and shimmering beads and berries. Bright red ball ornaments and red berry clusters accent the live greenery. A red glass-jarred pillar candle provides warmth and ambiance. A special thank you to Lynch Creek Farm for generously providing this beautiful centerpiece.
Be sure to visit Mary and Shirley in the links below as they share their lovely centerpieces and winners.
Mary – Home Is Where The Boat Is
Shirley – Housepitality Designs
Congratulations to the winner of my Giveaway, Shannon B. She chose the gorgeous Cascade centerpiece from Lynch Creek Farm!
My heart and my prayers go out to all those suffering loss and devastation from the recent tornadoes.
Thank you so much for your visits and gracious comments, they truly make my day. Wishing you a most glorious Christmas season!
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Imparting Grace,Life and Linda
Beautiful Pam! I love your blue and white Seasons Greetings dinnerware paired with plaid at your table. Your Wedgwood ornaments are so sweet nestled in moss in your teacups. Your ‘All is Bright’ centerpiece looks so lush and full and I love the addition of your antler candle stands, what a thoughtful and wonderful gift from your son…Happy Belated Birthday to Seth! Thank you for the beauty this morning. Wishing you a Merry Monday. ♥
Thank you, Mary. We had a sweet party for Seth. I made all of his favorite food. Merry week to you ♥️
Beautiful, Pam. I’ve loved your antler candleholder ever since you received and shared that story. Happy Birthday to Seth. The LCF centerpiece is gorgeous.
Thank you Rita. Have a great week ♥️
Love your blue and white theme table scape. Love the idea of a little ornament in the tea cups and a take away gift for your guests. I miss Pier One stores too. Have a great new week.
Thank you so much, Kris. Wishing you a joyous week!
Pam, it’s so beautiful. I particularly love the twig flatware and the antler candle holder (what a precious gift from your son~and what a fun bday I’m sure you all had). The cranberry colored glassware is perfect. May calm surround you, and all of us, as we near our Christmas celebration and move towards a new year. Much love and hugs.
Pam, it’s beautiful! Happy belated bday to your son. I love the twig flatware, the candle holder (I love rustic!), and the cranberry colored glasses. Everything looks so dreamy. May God bring calm to you, and all of us, these days before our Christmas celebration and as we begin a new year. Stay safe and blessed. Sending love and hugs.
Thank you sweet Karla. You are a blessing. Wishing you a joy-filled day ♥️
You’re welcome, Pam. You are to me, too. My apologies for two replies. It didn’t seem the first went through. Have a joyful day as well! ❤️
Two comments from you are welcomed!
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Pam, your scripture and quotations especially touched my heart this morning, thank you for those. And your photography just gets better and better! So many gorgeous angles of your beautiful table. I especially love your ruby stemware! Happy Birthday Seth!! What a thoughtful and beautiful gift he made you.
Good morning Roxanne. Thank you for the sweet birthday wishes for Seth. Thank you for your faithful encouragement and wishing you a joy-filled day♥️
Pam, Your table is gorgeous! The beautiful centerpiece and antler candlesticks are perfect for a Christmas table. Love the pretty dishes paired with your plaid throw. Happy belated birthday to Seth. Isn’t it wonderful to have such a memorable keepsake gift of the antler candlesticks lovingly made by him? Congratulations to the winner! Enjoy your week. Clara ❤️
Thank you, Clara. We had a lovely party with the family. I made Seth’s favorite dishes. Merry week to you ♥️
I love everything about your post especially your words today. Happy Birthday to Seth. Your antler candle holders are very special. Absolutely love the Queen plates. I have them with Santa and sleigh that I hope to post but my brother is in ICU. We are optimistic and hopeful but concerned. My prayers go out to all the people affected by these horrific storms.
Thank you sweet friend. Dianne, I am so sorry to read about your brother. Did he have a sudden illness? I will be praying for him. Please keep me posted. Love and hugs!
Once again your post is beautiful and speaks to me on several levels. The dishes are gorgeous as is the message. My 92 year old mother is in very late stage hospice. It’s day by day, minute by minute but what peace in this season of Christ’s birth! I pray for you and all who read this to have at least a moment of true peace. Merry Merry!
Wendy, I am so sorry to read about your mother. I will be praying for her and for you. Our Heavenly Father gives peace in the middle of the storms of life. He is faithful and trustworthy. Thank you for your encouraging message of hope and peace!
Your table is stunning Pam!!! Love the beautiful centerpiece that you chose from LCF and what a great gift of those antler candleholders that your son so lovingly made for you! Now let’s talk about those dishes? Hmm do I need another set of Christmas dishes. There’s always room for more!!! I love them! So great to be sharing our centerpieces with you today!! Merry Christmas and prayers to the tornado victims. Such a tremendous tragedy!
Thank you, Shirley. I love the blue and white Christmas dishes. I am so glad I found them years ago!
Your table is gorgeous Pam, the Queen’s china is beautiful and I love your pattern mix! The red stemware really pops, and the wonderful centerpiece from LCF is so pretty elevated in the blue and white bowl. The ornament filled teacups are simply breathtaking! I hope Seth had a very Merry birthday, nothing better than a family celebration at home! Congrats to your lucky winner, the centerpiece is so special… Have a wonderful week!
Jenna
Thanks so much, Jenna. I prepared Seth’s favorites and we all gathered around the table. We had fun!
Pam, you table is stunning. I adore those Seqsons Greetings dish ware. They would have hopped into my cart as well. Your LCF centerpiece is striking on your beautiful table. The twig flatware is lovely. How special to have the antler candleholder from your son. Happy Birthday to Seth. Congrats to Shannon on the win. Merry Christmas Pam.
Thank you Linda. Merry Christmas to you!
Pam, I join you in praying for those that were in the path of those terrible storms. My heart breaks for them. I also share your sentiments about everything going on in our world. I pray a lot about it. Happy Birthday, to your son. I remember you sharing those antlers before. What a beautiful gift that I know you treasure. These are my most favorite gifts. Your tablescape is gorgeous! You know I love blue and white, and adore red! They go together perfectly. The plaid throw and pretty LCF centerpiece make the perfect finishing touch. I think I have all my shopping and decorating completed, too. Now for all that wrapping, and I’ll bake next weekend. Time is going so fast, and I wish it would slow down. Enjoy your day, my dear friend! Take care!
Thank you, Shannon for your sweet and encouraging comments. Enjoy your week, dear one!
Pam, such a pretty table. I really like your blue and white Christmas dishes. You mix patterns so well and your beautiful Wedgwood ornaments look so nice nestled in the moss filled coffee cups. The Lynch Creek Farm centerpiece looks great with all the plaid and floral patterns. Loved your story of the antler candleholder. Most of all I love the scriptures you shared. Have a blessed week.
Thank you, Bonnie. I always love your visits!
Absolutely gorgeous, my dear friend! I love all the festive colors and patterns on your beautiful table. The blue Christmas dishes are delightful, and those red glasses, well, they really say festive, don’t they? So happy you were able to celebrate your sweet son’s birthday around this stunning table, what a blessing. Merry Christmas! xo
Thank you, Lidy. I enjoy preparing our son’s favorite meal and gathering our family around the table is a blessing!
Congratulations to the winners. How nice. I love your holiday festive table. The blue and white dishes are so lovely. Happy birthday to your son. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thank you, Cindy. Sending hugs!
All the tables are so lovely, as are the centerpieces. I hope you and your family stay safe during these traveling storms. And good wishes to Seth on a new year!
Thank you, Jeanie. Seth had a wonderful birthday!
Beautiful! Congrats to the winner!
Thank you, Penny!
Pam, the blue and white Christmas dishes are lovely. I like to use my blue and white transfer ware with tartan. Just makes it all festive for the holidays. I love the detail of the ornament in the cups with a touch of moss. Merry, Merry!
Thank you, Sarah. Merry, Merry to you!
I hope Lidy is okay, as I didn’t see her name mentioned today. Congratulations to Shannon B. on winning the giveaway! How exciting for her! I LOVE that red stemware! SO, so pretty. I must try to get some stemware. Since downsizing, we have none at all, and it is so much fun to use on special occasions. I hate bringing anything new into our home, as we are extremely dilligent about staying downsized! LOL! But, if we do bring something in, we try our utmost to let something else go, in its place – usually more than what we bring in. I think the stemware will be a worthy exception to bring in, so thank you for helping me see that today! As always, it was a blessing to visit with you today. God bless you, sweet friend.
Lidy is fine. She has been visiting family out of town. I understand about not bringing more into your home. I am beginning to purge Christmas decorations held on to for many years. It is time to let it go. God bless you, Cheryl!
I love the blue/white Christmas dishes! Absolutely beautifully the way you have used them in these with the Christmas plaid! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Thank you, I am so glad I found the blue and white several years ago. Merry Christmas!
Beautiful Pam! Of course I adore the dishes and the red goblets are so rich in color, their gorgeous! Beautiful centerpiece, love the lantern! You’ve reminded me I have some antlers too! Wishing you a great Christmas!
Thank you, Liz. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Beautiful combination of colors, Pam! The Season’s Greetings china is lovely and such a great find. Wishing y’all a most joyful Christmas!
So nice to hear from you my friend! Wishing you and your a Merry Christmas!
Good morning, Pam. I apologize for being late, I’m running a bit behind.
Your table is absolutely beautiful and I adore your china. It is so soft and pretty. Know, I wish you and your beautiful family a joyous and peaceful season and a Christmas to always remember. Blessings to all of you.
Thank you, Sandra. I hope you are having a Merry week!
Such a beautiful tablescape! I love the blue and white China.And those red glasses are stunning.
But most of all I love the candle holder made by your son! What a lovely gift.
Thanks for the gorgeous inspiration! Congratulations to Shannon!
Thank you, Nancy!
Pier One was one of my favorite stores. Maybe if we wish hard enough someone will bring it back.
I’m going to steal your idea of a Christmas ornament in the tea cup. I think I have the same glasses on my breakfast room table. Everything is beautiful!
Thank you my friend!♥️
Wonderful Bible verses… Stunning post! It warmed my heart. Happy Belated Birthday to Seth. Congrats to the winner, awesome giveaway. Happy Advent!
Thank you, Maristella. Christmas blessings♥️
I’m so very thankful to read your beautiful post. Thank you for sharing both your gift of writing and creativity.
I do miss Pier 1 too — some of my favorite Christmas ornaments came from their store. I do love how you have arranged the ornament in a teacup at each place setting.
Have a joy-filled week!
Cindie
Thank you, Cindie. Merry week to you!
So beautiful, Pam!!! Love it all❤️
Thank you Ann!
Pam, those blue plates are beautiful – such a soft color and what a great find – and then you pair them with the plaid and they just pop! Wow, really gorgeous table, and the ornaments in the cups is a lovely and thoughtful touch. I never would have thought to pair those blue plates with plaid but what a great combination. Thanks so much for the inspiration and I wish you and your family a joyous Christmas!
Thank you so much, Kim! Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas!