THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS....
Hope you will join us and post some photos of YOUR beautiful Christmas decorations...
Since her party is on the 12th, I decided ONE of my
12 days of Christmas tablescapes would be FUN...♥
My sweet daughter, STACY LEIGH, gave me the
Williams Sonoma
12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS plates last Christmas.
I was so tickled, I couldn't believe it.
They are sooo adorable....the kind of dinnerware that can be dressed up or down...
just depending on my mood.
(See that COAL pillow in the background...YOU BETTER WATCH OUT...)
Most of you know that I seldom have a formal type table.
We just don't live that way...we much prefer the more informal.
I know I am very unorthodox when it comes to setting my tables.
Most people would never mix things the way I do...
red and black plaid with black and white polka dots...?....shezzzzz
It's just more fun this way...:))
alas, I do not have pretty red berries on my beautiful HOLLY.
I am just thankful I still have my holly. ♥♥ It almost died during the triple digits weather. We just poured the water to all the holly plants and, at least, they lived.
I just add a few faux berries and it always looks so Christmasey.....
Like my candle ? I used music from GRAPHICS FAIRY and just used Modge Podge to attach it to the candle....
Just plain white napkins with plain black napkin rings...
Flatware is by Horchow...during a huge sale. ">)
This table is actually set for a
brunch between friends...
The pretty wine glasses held
ORANGE JUICE...
On the 3rd day of Christmas
♫♪...3 French hens.....
TODAY, we are going to make
CHRISTMAS PEPPERMINT BARK omygosh...we do love that peppermint.
Well, at least, I do...Mr. Sweet says PEPPERMINT is meant to SELL...
not to EAT...
not to EAT...
Oh, you silly silly man.....
I need to gather my ingredients together for candy making this year.
WHITE CHOCOLATE (drool, slober, wipe mouth....)
and PEPPERMINT STICKS...
A marriage made in HEAVEN....!!
That's WILLIAMS SONOMA's candy on your left....pretty, hu?
fresh, frozen or dried...
I love them in absolutely just about ANYthing...♥
well, creamed gravy MIGHT not be too good with Cranberries..
and then again...it just MIGHT !!
5 GOLDEN RINGS....♪♪♫
♥MERRY CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY PANCAKES
♥SWEET SMOKED COUNTRY HAM
♥ORANGE JUICE
♥DUNKIN DONUTS COFFEE
O HONEY
MOSAIC MONDAY
SHOW OFF YOUR COTTAGE MONDAY
AMAZE ME MONDAY
MASTERPIECE MONDAY
MOTIVATED MONDAY
44 comments:
There's a lot going on Mondays! I remember that sweet dish set your daughter gave you from last year. It's growing sweeter already.
I don't know anyone who sets a table as beautifully as you do. Love the combinations and colors. You have an excellent eye for such things.
Your tables are going to be beautiful this Holiday Season--I can clearly see that. Peppermint bark--love it!!! I have a Holiday Popcorn recipe that is easy and really quite good too. I will try to post a few of my favorite recipes before Christmas. Always a pleasure to come by your lovely ad interesting blog. Mickie :)
The plaid and polka dots are very smart together. I am inspired by your cranberry pancakes.
Oh what a beautul table! I love the fun mix. That makes it so much more interesting!
I love your tablescapes, very cozy and inviting, and of course, for me, a beautiful table must have delicious food as the top priority, we can't munch on china. And you always come through with that, too! xo
Another great post. Your table setting is quite beautiful. Hope your holly bushes have red berries on them next year. Mine are full of red berries. Have a blessed day. Madeline
I love those dishes, how perfect for you! Your daughter knows her mama! I love how you mix things up and make them fun and not stuffy for sure. Your menu sounds yummy too! I miss Yvonne also! Sigh....hugs, Linda
Love your tablescape BJ. what a wonderful gift Stacy gave you wow.
I think black n white with red and holiday decor goes great:) I think when we use what we love it just miraculously goes together like Magic.
I miss Yvonne too.
Your table is beautiful. I love those dishes and that candle is awesome, that is actually the first thing I spotted LOL
Beautiful! Pure and simple. Just beautiful!
What beautiful post. I love your tablescape and the dishes. And the peppermint bark is yummy. I am so happy your holly nush is ok, that drought was awful. I enjoyed your post and lovely photos. Have a great week!
I love those plates. Almost bought them at the outlet.
I always loved that song! Your plates are darling. I like the mix of patterns on your table too. I bet that brunch was good.
I really like those dishes! I sang that song in a Christmas play a few years back...so I am partial to it!
I like the way you mix things up...that is what makes it special!!
I love your black and red tablecloth and your combinations! You create beautiful tables BJ!
So pretty and YUMMY!
Beautiful, everything looks so nice and festive :)
What fun! You always take the best photos and have the most fun! ♥
Oh how delightful your Christmas table is. I love your Christmas china.
Love love love your Christmas table!! and cranberry pancakes,,,must try those! Stoppin by from Mosaic Monday...I love Mosaic Monday!!
The table setting is beautiful, love the candle in the center and those pancakes look delish!
BJ, you set a dazzling table. Don't know if I'd like the peppermint in my white chocolate - I always make almond bark.
Cranberries...I could eat them every day and stock up on the bags to freeze.
Judith
Your plates are beautiful!
My Pearls
Beautiful displays! I love the candle.
I am coming to steal those plates! Love them!
I love the plates!
Have a wonderful week,
Markus
Love it dear BJ, that is my kinda table setting:) I love the plates, you have the neatest ones ever! YUMMM, peppermint bark:)
Have a blessed day my friend, HUGS!
I love the way you mix things up, The red plaid tablecloth is so pretty with your dishes and accessories. Way to go on the candle BJ! It's beautiful!
bj, I have admired this set of Christmas plates since I first saw them. A beautiful collection and what a thoughtful gift from your daughter. I love the way you set a table, are you kidding? Most of us are casual most of the time. You share great inspiration. Love the candle and oh my this looks delicious, as always.
Enjoy your week as we countdown to Christmas. Oh my, it's only two weeks!
~Emily
The French Hutch
Good Morning Bj...thank you much for stopping by to visit and becoming our follower...I so enjoy having new friends! Welcome, welcome, welcome to our house!
I love, love your blog...so full of color and concept...I just know we will have much to share...Again thanks for becoming my follower!
Best and Warmest Wishes,
Loretta
G'morn, BJ ~ If we were neighbors, you'd be having a lot of breakfast company. Chuckle!
Send me your address sweetie. You WON THE GIVEAWAY.
Have a beautiful day.
Merry Christmas
TTFN ~
Marydon
Looks so festive...and I am with you red, white, black and plaids, checks and polka dots - it all goes together!! Where did you find the polka dot chargers - I might steal them from you!! Love them. I painted some checked ones last year but got burned out after painting 5!!
Love the plaid table cover and those sweet dishes! So pretty! You set such lovely tables...no one does it any better BJ. The peppermint and chocolate has me drooling!
Inspired to make pancakes tomorrow am...: )
Love,
Sue
Jut what I needed to get me in the holiday mood. For some reason I gave away most of my Christmasy dishes, so I settle for adding festive decorations on my table. I finished wrapping my gifts this morning!
Really enjoyed all your great photos;wishing you a wonderful week.
Rita from Canada.
The table is beautiful! What a lucky mother/daughter duo you are to have each other!
So pretty and festive! Love the tablescape, BJ! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie
Wow, I love those plates! I have never seen them before...why oh why do we not have Williams Sonoma over here in Australia!!??
I am so thrilled you join in with my Christmas party BJ! Thanks so very much for Keeping the Christmas Spirit Alive...and for sharing your peppermint bark! YUM!
Best Christmas wishes,
Natasha.
Charming!! Some people got it and bj, YOU got it!! :)
We can always count on you for wonderful things to look at.
Hugs..yes..simpley CHARMING!
Mona
I love your table. It takes style and elan to set a table like that - it's gorgeous!
A fun tablescape! And the peppermint bark looks delicious! A fun post!
~Linnea
I love brunches and your table was fit for royalty, love table setting and the food looked yummy too~
Ohhh, I'd enjoy a plate of your 5 golden rings right now! I'd never thought of cranberry pancakes, but of course they'd be wonderful. ❄
What a gorgeous table. I have seen those dishes in person and they are just wonderful. What a great gift for you and I think they look perfect with the polka dots. Of course I like things a bit unexpected myself! This was really a pretty and fun post! Hope all is well-we are doing the hustle and bustle. I've been baking a bit and trying to wind things up. We have to have everything ready by Friday!
Do you have an extra chair to pull up for me? I'll be right over. I adore how you mix the polka dots and plaid. So much more interesting. Give them something to talk about is what I always say. :) Looks like so much fun. I'm sure your guests oohed and awed for days. Thanks so much for linking your festive table to Motivated Monday at BeColorful.
Pam
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