I’m joining Cuisine Kathleen‘s December table challenge with Plaid Tidings and a little nature inspiration provided by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch! The challenge was to find a photo for tabletop inspiration to share and recreate. I had the same plaid dinner plates as Susan that I purchased from Pottery Barn last year.…
I’m back with The Novel Bakers for a little Nigella Christmas! Nigella Christmas: Food Family Friends Festivities ***** “Christmas is a time for family and friends, for tradition and treats. But, let’s face it, when the pressure to feed and entertain builds up, the festive season can begin to lose its sparkle… Here is…
December seems to be flying by and Christmas will be here in three short weeks. . . {gulp} I’m still unpacking boxes and Decking the Halls. In case you missed it, here’s a Deck The Halls Wrap Up. Click on the links if you’re looking for some inspiration for your holiday decorating or adding some…
I’m Decking the Halls in my Potting Shed. . . Instead of Boughs of Holly, I’m hanging holly adorned vintage postcards. . . And Ball jars, pine cones and sprigs of cedar. My Hatherley Lattistep is standing in as a tree . . . Decked with a garland of pine, Leyland Cypress & dried hydrangea. And ornaments are hanging from…
I’m at the table with Christmas Greetings and Mikasa Antique White Holiday Berries Dinnerware Set and Giveaway! Enjoying some welcome sunshine with some feathered friends. A garland of holly and berries adorns the scalloped porcelain dinnerware for a classic pattern for your holiday or winter table. In the Spirit of Christmas, I’m sharing some dish love and…
I’m ushering in the Christmas Season, at the table with Mikasa Holiday Traditions! In keeping with Holiday Traditions, boughs of holly and berries deck the dinnerware, banded in gold with a red chain border, for a timeless and elegant pattern for the Christmas and holiday season. Wallace Gold Accent Corsica Flatware makes a debut at our…
Now that I’m stuffed with turkey, I’m ready to Deck the Halls! I’m currently battling with the Christmas lights and sorting through boxes of decorations, if you need a break from shopping and decorating, you’re welcome to click on the links to revisit the posts for some Christmas inspiration! ‘Tis the Season to be Jolly Trimming…
I’m making the transition from Harvest to Holiday, at the table with Mikasa Parchment Rouge. With its vibrant red border and gold scroll pattern, Parchment Rouge is a natural choice for a holiday table! I’m trimming the table instead of the tree, trading my harvest of pumpkins and Indian corn. . . . . . for ornaments…
I had a little Friendly Village table top inspiration in December while shopping at T.J. Maxx. These little houses and churches with their stone exteriors and snowy rooftops, were two aisles over from Johnson Brothers Friendly Village School House plates. I’ve always been drawn to the pattern’s English engravings of the snow-covered village and old…
We had the good fortune to spend the weekend in The Holy City~ Charleston SC, with friends in early December. Besides the Southern charm, architecture, and beautiful Christmas decorations of this historic city, Charleston’s main attraction for us is the food! In searching for a recipe this year for Christmas brunch, I found a recipe for The Grits…