’Tis the Season to Deck the Table as well as the Halls and I’m joining a group of 16 table stylists
for a Christmas Tablescape Blog Hop! You’ll find the links for more Christmas
and holiday table inspiration at the bottom of this post.
The inspiration for my table came some from one of my favorite Christmas songs,
“A Marshmallow World”.
It’s an oldie, with some quirky lyrics, but with a catchy melody.
The quirky nature of the song fits the whimsy of the table I think!
Have a listen while you scroll . . .
Snow is somewhat rare for us, usually a ‘here today,
gone tomorrow’ occurrence, but I’m always dreaming of a White Christmas!
I set a merry and bright table with visions of snowflakes,
aka, marshmallows, ;) dancing in my head . . . ❄️
A red and green plaid tablecloth provides a merry and bright foundation for the table
in a traditional color palette for Christmas . . .
make festive “marshmallow world” table centerpieces.
They’re a budget-friendly and fun craft project that kids would enjoy help making too!
They be would be a fun addition to a gingerbread house village or
as a centerpiece for a Christmas cookie exchange party.
Find the DIY details, HERE.
Snowman hat ornaments from Hobby Lobby top the topiaries,
with a boxwood sprig atop the hats, replacing the ornament string hangers.
Top Hat Snowman Plates are layered on favorite red plaid plates, conicidentally,
the same plates used in yesterday’s Plaid Tidings Christmas Table.
They’re wreathed with red beaded placemats, adding a little sparkle.
Have a seat by your favorite snowman. . . one with a Courtly Check border. . .
And one with a polka dots.
Twig flatware mimics bare tree branches and snowman arms,
while white snowflake napkin rings
marry snowflake and plaid napkins.
My table was also inspired by these adorable snowman marshmallows
found during a *flurry* of shopping in November at HomeGoods. . .
Snowflake-shaped marshmallows too!
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Written by songwriters Carl Sigman and Peter DeRose, “A Marshmallow World” was first recorded in 1950 and a hit for Bing Crosby, peaking at No. 24 on Billboard’s Best Selling Pop Singles chart in 1951. A celebration of the joys of winter, it’s still a popular Christmas song today, despite the fact that it doesn’t specifically mention the holiday. A few of the artists who have covered it include Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Brenda Lee, Johnny Mathis, Darlene Love, Seth MacFarlane, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood.
“It’s a marshmallow world in the winter
When the snow comes to cover the ground
It’s time for play, it’s a whipped cream day
I wait for it the whole year round”
“Those are marshmallow clouds being friendly
In the arms of the evergreen trees
And the sun is red, like a pumpkin head
It’s shining so your nose won’t freeze”
“The world is your snowball, see how it grows,
That’s how it goes, whenever it snows.
The world is your snowball just for a song,
Get out and roll it along”
“It’s a yum, yummy world made for sweethearts
Take a walk with your favorite girl
It’s a sugar date, what if spring is late
In winter it’s a marshmallow world.”
“It’s a whipped cream day”. . .
Help yourself to some hot cocoa with whipped cream,
marshmallows and peppermint!
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Table Details:
Top Hat Snowman Plates / MacKenzie-Childs, several years ago
Ciroa Plaid Plates, White Chargers / HomeGoods, several years ago
Snowman Mugs, Ridgefield Home / HomeGoods, several years ago
Red Beaded Placemats & Red and Green Plaid Tablecloth / Kohl’s, several years ago
Snowflake Napkin Rings / Hobby Lobby
Twig Flatware / Pier 1
Napkins / HomeGoods & Pier 1
Marshmallow Snowmen and Snowflakes / HomeGoods
Many thanks to Rita of Panoply for organizing this Christmas Tablescape Blog Hop!
Find more Christmas table inspiration from my talented blogging friends at the links below:
Panoply – A Christmas Home Tablescape
Hyacinths for the Soul – Plaid Tidings
Everyday Living – Repeat the Sounding Joy
Home is Where the Boat Is – It’s a Marshmallow World with Snowmen
My Thrift Store Addiction – Kringle Family Tree Farm Christmas Tablescape
The Bookish Dilettante – Christmas Traditions Tablescape
Red Cottage Chronicles – English Cottage Christmas Tablescape
Pandora’s Box – Dinner on the Old Round Table
From My Carolina Home – Vintage Christmas Tablescape
Thrifting Wonderland – Christmas Tree Magic
Corner of Plaid and Paisley – Christmas Nutcracker Table
Dinner at Eight – Dreaming of a White (and Blue) Christmas
Belle Bleu Interiors – A Joyous Christmas Table
The Cat’s Whiskerz – A Rustic Christmas Tablescape
Life and Linda – Deer Prancing Through the Snow
Me and My Captain – A German Christmas Tablescape
The Painted Apron – The Season of Giving
Looking for more Christmas table inspiration?
Find a round-up of 25 Christmas and winter-themed tablescapes with holiday centerpiece inspiration, HERE.
You’ll find cheery checks and merry plaids and tartans, whimsical reindeer,
a Santa motorcade, floral centerpieces,
DIY evergreen table runners and more for your holiday celebration!
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This is so adorable! I have a nephew who sang this entire song when he was 5 yrs old, and every time I hear it, I think of him (now 13). I tell ya, there is nothing like seeing all of Christmas through a child’s eyes, and this table is such a party! I will never, ever tire of tartan plaid on the table, in as many ways possible. Those snowman plates are so great, but so are the underpinnings, mugs, the topiaries (!), and all the little food accessories. You find the coolest things from HG. Only problem is, they wouldn’t last in this house! I could see my tabletop dwindling if I tried this! We both have a sweet tooth, but you know who is worse than me! Your idea of using the topiaries for. Cookie exchange is brilliant. So many great ideas here, Mary. Always inspiring, thank you so much for being part of this blog hop. Merry marshmallows, Mary!
Merry Tuesday, Mary! The red and green plaid tablecloth is the perfect foundation for your festive and whimsical table! The marshmallow topiaries are darling and a fun craft that I should do with my little ones. The snowman hat ornaments are darling topping the marshmallow topiaries. Your plate stacks are always amazing! I love the MC top hat snowman plates. The hot cocoa presentation is a grand finale for “It’s a Marshmallow World”, Mary and you carried out your theme to perfection!
It is always a pleasure to join you at table. Wishing you a Merry week ✨♥️🎄
This is great and would be neat to do with grandkids. Thank you
Love your snowman theme with the plaids and prints. So festive! It is a feast for the eyes!
Oh Mary, I smiled all the way through your post, I love love those marshmallow trees you made!! They look amazing on your snowman table! I adore those cute MKC snowmen plates, and the snowman mugs, and wow you found so many cute snowman and marshmallow goodies!! Marshmallow World is the perfect song to sing here in this marshmallow forest with candy cane and peppermint treats! The snowman hats look so cute on top of the marshmallow topiary trees and the hot chocolate can, and I love that snowman whipped cream can! It’s all entirely delightful!!
Jenna
Good Morning Mary! What a fun and festive table! The Marshmallow topiary’s are darling! What a fun activity to do with children and adults!!
I love all the tartan plaid! The snowmen plates and cups and such are so sweet!
I enjoyed it all! Thank you!
By the way… I just saw your rosemary wreath in your header and I am going to make one similar for our book club meeting at my house this month for an appetizer! Thank you for the inspiration!
Merry, Merry to you Mary!
So creative Mary, I LOVE the marshmallow topiaries! I so enjoy your tables!
I love that you added the music for us to listen to! Such creativity and adorable plates. I can’t wait to make these cones, thank you!
Mary, I’m back again to comment. My comment didn’t go through this morning due to an error. I know pam was experiencing something on her blog too. I was using my iPad with Chrome. Anyway, loving your marshmallow table. So whimsical and fun. The snowmen are so adorable as treats and the MKC plates. Love those cute Santa mugs. The plaid is gorgeous. The song is a fun song to listen while I read, So many fun details. Always a pleasure visiting with you. Happy Holidays.
Mary,
I had trouble leaving a comment as well yesterday. Hopefully it goes through today!
Love your marshmallow world table top! It’s so fun with snowmen and marshmallows. The hat ornaments on the topiaries are cute as can be.
Thanks so much for your creative ideas!!
My comments did not go through earlier, so I’m trying again! I love your theme (and the song!), and your topiaries are so perfect and cute! I love the plates (of course) especially the different rims. I really like the mugs because they are so unique! And one can never go wrong with plaid during Christmas. Your posts always make me smile and giggle with joy, Mary, and I hope you have the merriest of Christmases!
Mary, your table is adorable and beyond creative! The plaid, the snowman plates, the topiaries and the marshmallows…cute, cute, cute! Thank you for sharing your talent with us. 🎄☃️
Oh Mary, when I grow up I want to be just like you! I don’t know how you do it all between yesterday’s table with your flowers with ornaments and today’s table with marshmallow topiaries! Just beautiful and creative!
I’m just crazy about your marshmallow world table, Mary!! I’ll be singing that tune all night. If I had to choose, I’d go for the polka dot rimmed plate and I’d love a hot chocolate with all the toppings! I’ll even use my pretty napkin to get the whipped cream from my lips. Thank you for the happy, cheery table 🥰
Oh my goodness Mary! This is such a fun and festive table that I hardly know where to begin. The marshmallow topiaries are so clever and cute and are perfect for your marshmallow theme. The snowman plates are adorable on your plate stack and your plaid plates are so festive on your plaid/tartan tablecloth. The snowflake napkins and napkin rings round out your place settings perfectly. I don’t know how you come up with all these creative ideas but I hope you never stop tablescaping as it is a joy for the rest of us to be inspired by your beautiful tables. It was a pleasure hopping with you and wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season!
Mary, the snowmen at your table are each one full of charm. I’d have a difficult time choosing between checks or polka-dots. How fun are these plates? Your marshmallow topiaries are fun, and yes, I can see them in a gingerbread house garden. Or perhaps a gingerbread potting shed. Hint, HInt! I need to find a snowman can of whip cream. That’s fun! I know some little girls who would love that!. Every detail is fun, fun, fun!
Do you dream about tablescapes, Mary!!??! Because you dreamt up a doozie here!!! So creative!! Your marshmallow topiaries are so fun. My grandsons would absolutely love this table. I think you have found every cute marshmallow snowman treats that are out there- including the snowman whip cream!! Who knew they made such a thing!! Of course I am loving the mixed patterns of plaids, checks and polka dots. Your whole table screams “a jolly good time!!” I hope you have a wonderful Christmas season!! Enjoy!!🎄🤶
Your table is darling Mary! You never cease to amaze with your creativity and photography. I agree with Ann above, you must dream about tablescapes! :) Thank you for sharing your talent and joy of tablescaping with us. I somehow missed your marshmallow topiary post, so thank you for the link and tutorial to it too. Wishing you a merry week!
Mary you have come up with yet another creative theme. And that song played over and over in my head as I read your description. I have not been in HG in ages and it is probably just as well because I can never leave without a basket full of goodies…edible and un-edible….mostly un-edible. The tartan plaid is perfect for your adorable marshmallow snowmen with their adorable top-hats which makes me think of Fred Astaire and his dancing to the top-hat song. Your MKC plates all make me smile and your hot cocoa vignette is so inviting that I want a cup of hot chocolate with one or two of your marshmallows with faces as we speak. Thanks for your inspiring table and have a great and wonderful Christmas. 🤗🌲
Mary, your table is an absolute delight! You can bet I will be making a marshmallow topiary or two for our annual Christmas Eve brunch table! I love the mix of plains, and checks, and dots and snowflakes. It really is a magical sight! I too enjoy the song Marshmallow World in the Winter, and here in the “Great White North” we do get more than our fair share of the white stuff! Your table has but a big smile on my face this morning! Wish you a wonderful Christmas season!
What a festive fun table! I just love your marshmallow creations! Sure makes me want a hot chocolate right now!
Your tables bring such eye joy!
I adore your table Mary! Those topiaries with marshmallows are the cutest, lots of ways to customize them too. I’m hosting a cookie swap party for my neighbors next week so I think I’ll try to make some. Thanks for the great ideas, keep ’em coming!
Your tables are always a delight but I think this may be my very favorite! I LOVE the top hat snowman plates and matching top hats on your topiaries, so cute! Merry December!
Oh Mary, I want to be a guest at this happy and fun table! You have such a gift for creating the perfect table setting. The snowman theme is perfect! The plates are precious, and what a wonderful idea the marshmallow topiaries are. Thanks so much for sharing this idea. I am definitely going to try this. The hot chocolate tray looks yummy. I hope that you have a most joyous Christmas season, sweet friend!
Mary, I enjoyed your light-hearted presentation of marshmallow snowmen cavorting across a Christmas table. All the details are delightfully whimsical! Plaids are warm and cozy, a great counterpart to snow. What a fun table for holiday (and winter!) get-togethers! Merry Christmas!
Mary, Your table is just delightful! I love the theme. You always find the cutest food items to complete the look. Your marshmallow tree is so cute. All the colors are beautifully coordinated. It’s such a happy table. Enjoy your week. I’m trying to catch up from being out of town a few days. We had a precious friend pass away in middle TN and also met a lifelong friend and her husband to have fellowship since her Mom passed in August. Clara❤️
How great are your creative talents. somehow with a click on my phone, I got unsubscribed from my favorite blogs. You were at the top of this list. It is amazing to just see these photos, Bing would be so proud of how you made this song come to life. Thank you. I am forwarding this to another kindergarten teacher (retired), she will be tickled to see this very charming table.
I LOVE LOVE this table setting, snowmen are my favorite holiday decorations, of course when I see a Santa table or some other cute thing I might say that then too😉…and the snowman trees are simply adorable! This table is set for the most fun party…I’m on my way😂. I’m going to purchase everything to make these trees today-can’t wait!! Thank you for always being so inspiring💜💜💜