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Top 5 Tablescapes of 2015

December 28, 2015~ Food & Entertaining, Tablescape Tuesday

“…but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭40:31‬ ‭

As 2015 draws to a close, so does another year in blogging. A lot has taken place here on the blog…from travel to decorating to recipes…and beyond! We thought it might be interesting to know what posts were viewed the most during the year! One thing that remains constant from week to week is Tablescape Tuesday… and we didn’t miss a week! That means 52 tablescapes!

Today, we will take a look at the top 5 most viewed tablescapes…and I have to admit that I was surprised! We hope you enjoy taking a look back and once again we thank you, our faithful readers, for reading, commenting, and including us in your everyday living!

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5. Soft Shades of Winter

4. The Garden Edition

3. ‘Tis The Season

2. Winter’s Glow

1. Rise n’ Shine

On Thursday, we will be sharing the overall top 5 posts of 2015! Be sure to come back tomorrow for one final tablescape…a New Years celebration!

“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold
in a setting of silver”
Proverbs‬ ‭25‬:‭11‬ Linking with Pieced Pastimes , Silver Pennies , Life on Lakeshore Drive , Thoughts From Alice , Coastal Charm , My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia , Dwellings-Heart of Your Home , Savvy Southern Style , Ivy and Elephants, French Country Cottage , From My Front Porch To Yours , Stone Gable , Confessions of a Plate Addict , Worthing Court , Between Naps on the Porch , Cedar Hill Farmhouse , A Stroll Thru Life , The Charm of Home , Cornerstone Confessions , A Delightsome Life , Imparting Grace , Posed Perfection , Katherines Corner , Rooted In Thyme , Share Your Cup, The Enchanting Rose, 21 Rosemary Lane, Northern Nesting, Cozy Little House, Rattlebridge Farm, Rustic & Refined

Tablescape Tuesday: The Heart Of Christmas

December 22, 2015~ Christmas, Food & Entertaining, Holidays, Tablescape Tuesday

“And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭2:10-11‬ ‭

As I was working on setting the table yesterday, my heart was filled with joy and gratitude as I thought about each one who would be sitting around our table. A few family members will be missing because they will be at their other family’s tables!

Christmas is not about presents, parties, or even making your home festive!
No, it’s not even about the traditions we treasure.
The heart of Christmas is this: the Christ child, born over 2000 years ago. Completely human and completely divine.
Humble and holy.
Baby and King.
The one that holds all things together.
And we must all answer the most important question of life…the one that all of eternity hinges on…Will you follow Him?
Will you make Him Lord and Savior of your life?

May this truly be the “most wonderful time of the year” as you purpose in your heart to keep Jesus in his rightful place…He is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!

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Shimmering tartan plaid tablecloth with gold threads running through gives an elegance to our table set for Christmas dinner!

I have used the deer place card holders on a couple of our holiday tablescapes, but they are my favorite!

I just love Christmas china…the Fitz and Floyd remains a favorite!

I am so thankful to still have my 85 year old Daddy who has a sharp mind and wit! My heart overflows when putting his place card opposite Butch at the end of the table!

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The centerpiece is made of several elements! I enjoy mixing it up, using natural with a little bling!

A pair of hurricane containers hold fresh mandarin oranges. I love the unexpected pop of orange with the traditional red and green!

A Santa cookie jar is at the center!

I placed four cones of faux glittered tulips with fresh cut pine filling in the centerpiece!

Bisque votives provide ambiance!

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A pair of gold deer grace the table!

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“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold
in a setting of silver”
Proverbs‬ ‭25‬:‭11‬

The Details:
Gold Chargers – Hobby Lobby (several years ago)
Fitz and Floyd Dinner Plate – “Winter Holiday” pattern
FF Salad Plate – “Rose Wreath” pattern
Stemware – Horchow.com
Gold Flatware – Cambridge
Tartan Tablecloth – purchased years ago and can’t remember where
Embroidered napkins/Gold Deer – Pier 1 (several years ago)
Bisque votives – Wisteria.com

Linking with Pieced Pastimes , Silver Pennies , Life on Lakeshore Drive , Thoughts From Alice , Coastal Charm , My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia , Dwellings-Heart of Your Home , Savvy Southern Style , Ivy and Elephants, French Country Cottage , From My Front Porch To Yours , Stone Gable , Confessions of a Plate Addict , Worthing Court , Between Naps on the Porch , Cedar Hill Farmhouse , A Stroll Thru Life , The Charm of Home , Cornerstone Confessions , A Delightsome Life , Imparting Grace , Posed Perfection , Katherines Corner , Rooted In Thyme , Share Your Cup, The Enchanting Rose, 21 Rosemary Lane, Northern Nesting, Cozy Little House, Rattlebridge Farm, Rustic & Refined

A Taste Of Christmas

December 21, 2015~ Christmas, Food & Entertaining, Holidays

“And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭2:7‬ ‭

Christmas is the “most wonderful time of the year…for several reasons! We celebrate the greatest gift to mankind, the gift of God’s son, Jesus! He is the gift of love, hope, and life eternal all wrapped up in the form of a tiny baby born in Bethlehem!

As we gather together to celebrate the birth of our Savior, our traditions may vary, but there is one thing that we all have in common as we share this time of year with family and friends: the food on the table! I can’t imagine Christmas without hours spent in the kitchen lovingly preparing food for those I love! In the South, food equals love! Last week I spent sweet time preparing many of my Mother’s recipes for “goodies”, and as Christmas music played, memories that centered around food flooded my mind! Hot Chocolate Bar Fixings…dark and milk chocolate spoons, semi-sweet chocolate and white chocolate morsels, crushed peppermint…
…hand-crafted peppermint marshmallows… …and sweetened whipped cream! Our Nespresso Pixie Machine makes a great espresso! Perfect for a cold Saturday! An array of calories, but it is Christmas, right? Cranberry and apple cider punch! Who doesn’t love fudge – so decadent! Ghiradelli peppermint bark…a guilty pleasure! I love macarons and even took a cooking class to learn how to make them! However, these are from Laduree, the famous Parisian pastry shop that opened in NYC! Bliss overload!! Cupcakes with buttercream frosting from Cothran’s, our excellent local bakery! Still one of my all-time favorites…Orange Coconut Balls! A tiered tray of divinity that is one of Butch’s favorites -and a favorite of mine, Martha Washington candy, made by my special friend, Kathy! Christmas tree shortbread cookies! My family’s favorite cake…Red Velvet! Every Christmas my Mother made Fruit Cake, I mean fabulous fruit cake (no joking about hers)! I continue the tradition using her recipe!