December is flying by and I’m trying to slow down and enjoy the gifts of the season with 10 days left until Christmas!
I set a table by the tree to enjoy the twinkle and glow of the lights. . .
I love this old-fashioned, snowy scene set on Royal Stafford Christmas Village plates. They’re framed with plaid dinner plate and snowy white and burnished silver chargers.
Mercury glass votives add an additional glow to the table . . .
And a reindeer sleigh provides a centerpiece, filled with a mixture of evergreens, apples, pinecones and shiny red ornaments.
I lined the sleigh with plastic, then added wet floral foam. I cut some magnolia, boxwood, pine, laurel and cypress to fill the sleigh. Pinecones are tucked in among the greenery and floral picks hold apples and red ornaments in place.
Reindeer & Sleigh Napkin Rings deliver tartan napkins. . .
I found the napkin rings at Ballard Designs and ordered a set of 4. When they arrived, I wished I had ordered 8, but they were sold out before Thanksgiving. Hopefully they’ll be back in stock again next year.
Reindeer Sleigh Table details:
Christmas Village by Royal Stafford Salad Plates, Plaid Plates and Chargers / HomeGoods
Tartan throw, napkins / HomeGoods, last year
Reindeer and Sleigh Napkin Rings / Ballard Designs
Goblets / Mikasa French Countryside
Flatware / Hampton Forge, San Remo, Horchow, several years ago
Reindeer Sleigh / Seasons at the Lake
Mercury Glass Votives / Target & World Market
Hope you’re taking some time to join in some reindeer games and enjoy the magic of the Christmas season!
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Tablescape Thursday
I LOVE the dinnerware! I’ve actually been looking to replace my current set with these for the past couple of years. Your table looks beautiful. The perfect setting to have a quiet dinner by the tree, slow things down for an evening and just enjoy the moment.
This is one of the most beautiful tables you have presented..two of my favorites are the reindeer napkin rings and the Stafford plates! I learned a long time ago that if you don’t buy when you see something you like, when you go back to get it or get more, it’s gone..🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️
Love the Tartan table featuring the Stafford china…..Oh what a talent you have for pleasing the eye and the appetite! Thanks for sharing your talent and inspiration.
Mary, I love the way you make snow fall on our blog. Love those dishes. Wish we had a Home Goods close by.
Patricia (NC Coast)
So beautiful and inspiring. I love the dishes and your reindeer. It is always such a visual treat to see your tables.
Holiday spirit touches this house! When I try to name a favorite table item, I find myself unexpectedly silent, because, the more I look, I see every single detail perfectly chosen and in its place to complement the next. One’s guests could do no more than relish in the comfort of knowing that everything has been prepared to welcome them and make them feel at ease and part of the joy that will unfold. Turn on the carols and recall what true hospitality entails. This is, indeed, its own sort of advertising (and how sad that word evokes stress). But, this is done in the most emotionally alluring and authentic way. It is heartfelt and generous! Please absolutely enjoy these ten days before Christmas and also the official Ten Days of Christmas that commence on December 25th! You are ready. From a stranger far away, yet a kindred spirit, “Bravo!”
Love your Scottish holiday table! Merry Christmas!
The tartan throw set the background for your lovely, Christmas-y table, Mary. Your new Royal Stafford plates have such a homey, old fashioned appeal. How I love your pretty reindeer centerpiece and your napkin rings, and your twinkling tree in the scene. I also love how you mixed up different Mercury glass votives. Your photo could be a Christmas card.
What a beautiful table setting! Plaid is always a favorite in my book and then throw in some reindeer and I’m in Heaven!
Couldn’t be prettier Mary, and those napkin rings, swoon! Everything looks gorgeous! After a couple weeks of whirlwind, I am feeling relaxed and ready for some reindeer games! {thank you amazon :) }
Jenna
~~I’m not buying more plates, I’m not buying more plates, I’m not buying more plates~~ I’m not convincing myself very well. I ♥♥♥ the Royal Stafford Christmas Village…especially shown with all your classic tartan plaids. BEAUTIFUL!!
I hope you can find more of those darling reindeer napkin rings…too cute!
That photo with the bokeh lighting is AWESOME!!
Love, Love, Love! Beautiful as always! Lovin’ those plates and napkin rings.
I LOVE those reindeer napkin rings! I will keep looking for them too! Your table is gorgeous as usual! I need to get a new table set, today!
Every single thing about this tablescape is GORGEOUS! You can never go wrong with a Tartan plaid. I am quite taken with the reindeer sleigh centerpiece filled with all those natural elements. The flatware is fabulous, as are the dishes. The reindeer napkins rings are the perfect touch with the mercury glass votives twinkling. You never fail to showcase everything beautifully. Thank-you for another divine post!
So pretty. Wonderful Christmas village plates, and your live centerpiece is better than any storebought purchase. I was tempted by the napkin rings too, but resisted (yay me, for once!). that photo near the end with the glow of evening light….my fave.
Mary, your table is absolutely beautiful. What a perfect setting to enjoy a quiet meal by the pretty Christmas tree. i love your Christmas plates. I adore the old fashioned Christmas scene that is displayed on them. You did a wonderful job on the centerpiece. It looks stunning!
All you tables are just exquisite!
Mary, a gorgeous table in front of your tree! I am crazy for the napkin rings…I have the Royal Stafford salad plates…I love the way you styled yours! Enjoy the most wonderful time of the year!
Mary once again your settings and decorations have captured my undivided attention.
Marion
The dishes are gorgeous.They make me want to go out and try to purchase them. Thanks for sharing.
Joan
I love all of your plaid items. The reindeer are so cute.
Marilyn
I want to come to your house for lunch 😊. Love the table setting. Everything looks so inviting. Thank you for making us all smile.
~Mary~
Beautiful as always !! I noticed the adorable napkin rings right away ,love at first sight !!
I truly need a new set of Christmas dishes !!
xoxo
Paula
IN
Mary, you never disappoint! In love with your reindeer and tartan table. The napkin rings are beyond fabulous. I hope they do bring them back. I would love a set of these!
Thanks for sharing yet another inspiring table!
Never, ever tire of tartan plaid, and your setting is lovely! Fabulous napkin rings, Mary.
Lovely as always, Mary. I love the village scene plates…they are gorgeous!
The napkin rings are terrific. Plaid chargers were 70% off today at Michaels. I resisted but may have to go back!
Pure Magic!!
There’s so much to love here on this tablescape! Those napkin rings are really awesome and I love the tartan dishes mixed with the Christmas Village salad plates. Your pictures are lovely especially with the glow of the Christmas tree in the background. Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas!
Everything looks absolutely beautiful I love the napkin rings and the village salad dishes. Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones…. Merry Christmas Barbara[Corfu Greece]
Over-the-top Mary! Just beautiful! Love it all!! You are the Tablescape Queen!!
Another one of your stunning tablescapes. All of the reindeer details are beautiful, but those napkin rings are amazing! I already headed to Ballard Design, but alas, it doesn’t appear they are still around this year! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
I love mecury glass votives for this time of year! I used them in my post today too. Have a wonderful Holiday! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
The table with the gorgeous backdrop of the lights is truly stunning! Nothing says Christmas more that the beautiful Tartan plaid….and those napkin rings are magnificent!!!….has to be my favorite ever!!! I hope Ballards brings them back!