Welcome sweet friends. The week of Thanksgiving is a busy time, but let us be mindful in giving thanks for God’s wonderful gifts that only He can bestow!
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.”
James 1:17 (ESV)
Is your Christmas decorating underway? I have gathered some of my favorite Christmas tablescapes to provide ideas and inspiration.
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The beautiful gifted “Bethlehem Christmas” dinnerware and the “Away in the Manger” centerpiece are both reminders of the true meaning of Christmas!
My sweet RM cuts fresh greens every year to decorate the chandelier. The cedar fragrance is amazing!
The Sunshine Cottage is perfect for tea during the Christmas holidays…warm, cozy, with twinkling lights!
Nikko ‘Happy Holidays’ is my oldest set of Christmas dinnerware. Like me, it is showing its age!
Do you ever long for an old time Christmas? A time when the season was simpler.
Royal Stafford Christmas Sleigh dinner plates with Santa and his reindeer remind me of my childhood when in my dreams I imagined Santa in his sleigh coming to our home.
Tartan Plaid provides a lovely seasons greeting!
Queen’s Seasons Greetings blue and white dinnerware was discovered at Tuesday Morning many years ago. We use it for everyday during the Christmas season. I paired the Seasons Greetings with tartan chargers and Ralph Lauren cutwork placemats that rest atop a wool tartan throw. Yes, I mix tartans…the more the merrier!
The dining room table was set for our Christmas dinner!
Fresh Leyland cypress provides a natural runner for golden angels, brushed gold candle stands, and Kim Seybert crystal and gold baubles.
Mixing patterns of plaid and florals with blue and white provided a cozy and warm ambiance!
Holiday church accent plates and red bows are from the Southern Living Collection at Dillard’s. I tried to talk myself out of the plates and bows…but “self” didn’t listen!
I love beautiful linens! As an April Cornell brand ambassador, I receive linens several times a year. The gorgeous napkins and tablecloth in red is called ‘Holly’ and was a new pattern for last year.
Long-time readers know that I have many hand-made collections from my beloved Mother. Four of her Old World Santa’s were used on the table. She painstakingly painted these and her detail on each Santa was amazing, just look at the eyes!
I had loads of fun setting this table, Nutcrackers on Parade! Steinbach nutcrackers line the table.
Tablesetting tip: use wrapping paper to top the table! The nutcracker salad plates were from Hobby Lobby!
Two different looks: removing the wrapping paper provided a more elegant look!
A Steinbach artist nutcracker stands guard over the table!
An all natural tablesetting is easy to pull off with fresh greens, pine cones, and fruit!
A sparkling punch is festive with rosemary, cranberries, and a slice of orange!
Satin stars that are ornaments added sparkle to the chandelier!
“Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice, and let them say among the nations, “The Lord reigns!””
1 Chronicles 16:31 (ESV)
I will be joining a group of creative table stylists for a Christmas Tablescape Blog Hop on Tuesday, December 3rd. Sixteen table stylists will be sharing creative and inspiring tables for you to enjoy!
Thank you for your visit and gracious comments. Wishing you a wonderful of Thanksgiving!
Linking with: Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Life and Linda
Good morning Pam, Thank you for the beautiful Christmas table round up this morning! I’m hard pressed to choose a favorite but I’m mad for plaid and tartan anytime! I adore your mom’s beautiful hand painted Santas and know they hold a special place in your heart. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving week ahead. 🦃🧡🎄
Thanks so much, Mary! wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving 🧡🦃🎄
Beautiful!!
Thanks Rita!
Thanks Pam for such beautiful table setting inspiration! I’m looking forward to borrowing some of your Christmas designs for my own table as soon as the pumpkins and turkeys go. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving week………
Emily, thanks so much. It makes me happy that you may have gotten a few ideas for your own table. I hope you will post your table. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving!
You have so much gorgeous holiday inspiration to revisit, but somehow I think that even if you didn’t go back and look at these beautiful photos, the inspiration from those isn’t needed — you have more than enough already!
Thank you, Jeanie! Your comments are always heartwarming!
Good morning Pam! This is such a gorgeous roundup of Christmas tables. I remember several of these, and the beautiful creations your dear mother made. Her attention to detail on the Santa is amazing! I know you treasure these pieces so much. The Southern Living dinnerware is so pretty, and I don’t think I could have talked myself out of it. Since, I go to my Dad and Mom’s for Thanksgiving I have already started decorating for Christmas. I am enjoying it so much and love the glow of the Christmas lights. My dear friend, I wish you and your precious family a blessed and happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you, Shannon. I had to start decorating this past weekend. Otherwise, I couldn’t have gotten it all finished. Happy Thanksgiving!
Good morning Pam, it is almost impossible to believe Christmas is one month away! Each of your tables is so unique, there is something for everyone. I especially love the nutcrackers and your mother’s Santa’s and napkin rings. My sweet teenage neighbors came over this weekend and helped me decorate. I’ve scaled way back this year and decided I just couldn’t put up my tree. It makes me sad, but my PT said what I do for the next 2 months will impact the rest of my life!
Thank you, Roxanne. How sweet of your teenage neighbors. I know you are sad about not putting up your tree, but your health is most important, my friend! Take care of yourself ❤️🙏🏻
They are all so beautiful Pam, I love them all! I always enjoy seeing Butch’s greenery on the chandy! I got my tablescape done, but haven’t done any decorating yet and I’m off to the beach tomorrow so I’m starting to panic a little 😂 I hope this week is full of blessings for you!
Thank you, Jenna. I haven’t even started on my tablescape. But I will be home and not traveling. Safe travels and Happy Thanksgiving!
From year to year, your love Christmas table has always been inspiring.
You are so sweet, Karen! Thank you.
Good Morning, dear Pam. As I looked these tables over, I jumped up to see how many red chargers I had. Then I jumped up to see what Christmas napkins I had and if I needed any new ones. Living in two different places, one forgets what she has where. I am planning my Christmas table and am looking forward to setting it up. You have also reminded me of my tartan plaid china, which I will use in the kitchen.
I love all your table settings. They are all gorgeous. I especially love the AC Holly tablecloth and napkins. I also enjoy the greenery in the chandelier by Butch. I may need to come up with something for our dining room chandelier.
Such wonderful inspiration! Thank you so much my friend!
Thanks so much, Nancy. I don’t know how you manage two homes. I would never find anything. You are very organized, wish I could say that I am (lol). I look forward to seeing your Christmas decor!
Lots of inspiration are seen in your past Christmas tablescapes. I’m just trying to get through Thanksgiving! I love them all but my favorite is the all natural setting. Just can’t help my country loving self.
Thank you, dear Alice. I love using natural items, especially if harvested here or nearby. Take care!
I love the tableware from the past. I have a set of those ceramic napkin holders. I made them with my late ex-MIL. I cherish them when we use them with the silver and one of my sets of dishes. A lot of what I have came from family and continues to be used every year. The blue English set you have for everyday is now on my thrift hunt list. You are doing a great job with the little’s too.
Thanks so much! I love tableware that has a memory attached. I enjoy pulling out bins and once again visiting gifts from friends and many items made by my beloved Mother. Wishing you a blessed Thanksgiving!
Pam, Your tables are all very beautiful! I just got home from Hobby Lobby. They have a really cute nutcracker table runner. I thought of you when I saw it. Happy Thanksgiving! Clara❤️
Thank you, Clara! I haven’t seen the nutcracker table runner. Happy Thanksgiving ❤️
Oh, Pam, this puts me in the Christmas spirit! Yes, I dream of an old-time Christmas! The plaids, plates, linens, and fresh greens are perfect! Your mom’s handpainted Santa is my favorite! You know how I love plaid (for obvious reasons ;-). And the nutcrackers make me think of your precious girls and their ballet!
You make every season shine brighter, precious Pam. I wish I could decorate the way you do! Happy Thanksgiving! I’m praying for your sweet Daddy and holding you all in my heart this holiday season! I love you!
Karla, I would love an old-time Christmas, the kind of my childhood and our early years of marriage. They were simple, but sweet and I hold those memories close to my heart. Thank you for all of your prayers. My sweet Daddy didn’t have a great day, but he is better tonight.
I love you and you are always in my prayers!
Indeed, inspired!
Thank you, Mary!
I just found your blog and you have so many great ideas! I’ve been waiting for the a href=”https://www.garageprodoors.com/garage-door-ogden-ut/”>garage repair guys to finish up and just looking around the internet for unique Christmas decorations and I’ve already spent so much time looking around your blog! Thanks for sharing, I’ll definitely be back!
I just found your blog and you have so many great ideas! I’ve been waiting for the garage repair guys to finish up and just looking around the internet for unique Christmas decorations and I’ve already spent so much time looking around your blog! Thanks for sharing, I’ll definitely be back!
I am so glad you found my blog. Welcome, I hope you will subscribe so you will receive an email each time I have a new blog post!
Each table scape is inspiring Pam! I hope you have a very precious time with your Dad today for Thanksgiving.
blessings, Jennifer 💝
Thank you, Jennifer. I have cooking all day. We all love Thanksgiving!
Such a beautiful tablescape! I love it! I am having my carpets cleaned but once that is done I am officially ready to get our Christmas decor out haha. So excited!
LOL The reason you don’t have the Nutcracker table runner is because you didn’t see it …. the bane of we collectors…. Your beloved Mother was so gifted and her Santas are true collectors’ items. As a Christmas Legacy, we gifted my Nephew and his wife with our collection of Nutcrackers and miss their presence on the staircase, but the enjoyment they have brought in a new setting warms our hearts. Simple Christmases take planning and discipline, but they rest lightly on one’s heart and memory and are so doable. Thank you, Pam dear, for this classic presentation of your Christmas collections and ideas.
Pam, I love each and every plate. Sorry to hear your dad didn’t have the best day.
Hoping everyone had a great Thanksgiving.
Thank you, Myrna! Yesterday was a sweet day with my Daddy. He always brags on my cooking, which is quite the compliment. My Mother was the best cook ever!
These settings look gorgeous. I hope mine will be at least half as beautiful as your images are. I couldn’t stop watching them. Thank you for sharing!
What a great idea to add the satin stars to the chandelier! And I can only imagine how wonderful the greenery smells. The Vice President I used to be assistant to at the bank for so many years used to send Kevin and me a live, fresh wreath each year, and oh, my! The fragrance was so wonderful! There is nothing like the real thing. I just saw Christmas ornaments the other day that are made from wax and are scented with all the natural smells. I think I will go back and buy some, since we always use the artificial tree we bought for our first married Christmas together in 1988. It has held up beautifully and still brings the same amount of joy to us. We were just talking the other day about all the memories. Oh, if our Christmas tree could talk!
Fresh greenery smells so fabulous! Yes, go and buy the wax ornaments. They will be a wonderful memory from year to year!