I had my holiday tablescape all set in my head. I would use my white dishes, greenery, ornaments, and candles. Those plans went right out the window when my mother-in-law asked if I would like her China. She is in the midst of downsizing and has not used the set in years. When I saw the dishes, I immediately fell in love with them! My answer was YES, YES, YES! I obviously wanted to use them this holiday, so I switched gears and started to look for items to work with the dishes.
This is the China set she gave me. I love the color and beautiful delicate flower pattern on the plates. It is a set for twelve, which also includes serving bowls, platters, and salt and pepper shakers. I am one lucky girl.
After seeing the silver rim on the plates, my first thought was winter. I already had a white linen tablecloth and napkins, but I needed silvery sparkly decorations. At Pottery Barn, I came across mini mercury glass ornaments and beautiful silver-plated pinecones that would work perfectly. I also found a shimmering flocked garland to use as a table runner.
With white ribbon, I tied the mini silver ornaments around the napkins to add shine. After laying the garland on the table, I placed the pinecone ornaments and intertwined them with a wired-silver ribbon.
The finishing touch were crystal candlesticks with white tapered candles.
This is the finished table! I could not be happier with the results! The best thing was my mother-in-law's reaction seeing her dishes used again!
As a blogger, you want people to enjoy what you write and maybe even get inspired by it. A reader recently told me that my post did just that for her. She lost her mom in March and was looking for a special way to remember her on Christmas Eve. After reading my blog, she got the idea she was looking for. She decided to set up a beautiful table to celebrate the holidays and honor her mom's memory.
What a beautiful tribute to her mother. The colors are so rich, and the gold accents throughout the room tie in beautifully with the tablescape. I love all the candles. It makes the room glow. The layering starting with the placemat all the way up to the napkin ring makes your eye travel, appreciating the detail as you go along.
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