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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Candy Tablescape

Welcome to another wonderful Tablescape Thursday @ BNOTP and Holiday Linky Party @ The Inspired Room

*Christmas Edition*

Susan and Melissa are our wonderful hostesses, be sure to visit all of the participants.


I've got quite the mixture this week, a little candy and a little retro, which is ok by me...I collect both of those looks


The Gibson dishes haven't been seen for a while, but they make a fine appearance on today's table, because white goes with everything


My tablecloth today is very special to me, this was my mother's tablecloth and I really love it...


Is it stained? Yes.


Is it dingy? Yes.


Do I care? No


It is a little small for my table...and I have a really small table. I think it hangs maybe an inch off...I think things were just small back in the day


With such a busy cloth, the Gibson dishes are really nice

The napkins are some that I found at Tuesday Morning, this Summer


Flatware, with a retro vibe, Target, I think they carry them all the time.


Milk glass, ever present around the house, holds cute little glass candy ornaments






Peppermint candy candles that I got at the dollar store a long time ago, love these

Loverly twisty tapers in red....



Love this gingerbread man cookie plate and my chocolate candy ornaments.

If you would like to see how to make your very own chocolate candy ornament, click here. It's super simple, and fun to do!



I added some candy canes and twisty sticks to my centerpiece, removable of course, just for fun


The snowflake drinking glasses came from the dollar store this year, they are perfect for a glass of egg nog!





Thanks for stopping by, I know this is such a busy time of year!

I hope you're inspired!

Thank you for hosting Susan and Melissa!




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24 comments:

  1. vignette designDecember 17, 2009 at 1:00 AM

    Your table is so darling. Love the whole vintage feel of it. --Delores

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  2. HouseMamaDecember 17, 2009 at 1:24 AM

    What a beautiful, fun table. I love it!

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  3. Phyllis @Around the HouseDecember 17, 2009 at 1:55 AM

    wow michelle, your table is just so beautiful, I love all the red and white and love the glasses with the candy canes, the centerpiece is so pretty, love that...

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  4. cindyDecember 17, 2009 at 5:55 AM

    Oh my! Such gorgeous placesettings. Love all the touches of red. You put together a great mix of retro and vintage....can I come over for a meal? :)

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  5. KammyDecember 17, 2009 at 6:31 AM

    Sooooo sweet Michelle !
    Love the plain plates with the busy tablecloth - good choice !
    Kammy

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  6. Yvonne @ StoneGableDecember 17, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    Michelle, Bright and cheery and very,very pretty! I love the napkins and how they make a little special place to put your sherbert milkglass! Very creative. So much detail. I love it all. The tablecloth is absolutely perfect for this tablesetting. I love it!(Did I say, I love it?)
    Merry Christmas!
    YVonne

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  7. Anita@TheycallmejammiDecember 17, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    Love all your detail...the table is beautiful. Love the twisty candles and the centerpiece.

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  8. Barb @ The Everyday Home December 17, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    Love the tablecloth. What a wonderful keepsake from your mom. This is just a darling table...or should I say it is "sweet!" :-D
    You do have that special touch. BTW, we have the same gingerbread man plate. See, we are kindred decorators. :) Hope you are having a great Christmas. Isn't this time of year the bestest? take care, Barb

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  9. Megan LeeDecember 17, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    I feel like this could easily change next week, knowing you, but I think this is my favorite tablescape! I love everything about it, especially those adorable candy ornaments and the vintage tablecloth.

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  10. Brenda PruittDecember 17, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    Oh goodness, I'm beyond inspired! I'm enchanted with your lovely table and all its bountiful color!
    Brenda

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  11. dee deeDecember 17, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    Michelle,
    Your photos are so fabulous! Your colors superb! Love your tablescapes... they are so inspiring!... dee dee

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  12. BillDecember 17, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    Hi Michelle,
    That first photo is a showstopper! I love the colorful freshness, the creativity, the sentimental aspects. I'm impressed with your artistry every single time I stop by.

    Hoping you and yours have the merriest of Christmases!

    Bill

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  13. AnonymousDecember 17, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    WOW!!! Sister you are fabulous and your talent is beautiful. Had to look on this site because Barbie was raving about it so, this past Tuesday.

    Love you more,

    Sister

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  14. MarigeneDecember 17, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    Your tablecloth truly is a treasure, I ♥ it. The white dishes look so nice on it. The little milkglass compotes are adorable filled with ornaments. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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  15. Miss Mustard SeedDecember 17, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    This table setting is so much fun! I love the vintage table cloth, the candy ornaments and the explosion of red & white. I was truly wowed. Great job!

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  16. Miss Mustard SeedDecember 17, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    By the way, I just became a follower. :)

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  17. MariaDecember 17, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    Oh...that is soooo MERRY!
    Love the whole effect~
    ~Maria

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  18. CindyDecember 17, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    Hallelujah! Love it!

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  19. TeresaDecember 18, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    Oh my how stunning! Love how you folded the napkins- and the wonderful red color.

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  20. SewconsultDecember 18, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    Great & I love the chocolate candy ornaments. Have bookmarked them to do after the holidays!
    Beckie in Brentwood, TN

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  21. Lori (All That Splatters)December 19, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    I love all the beautiful details! Gorgeous!

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  22. Mid-Atlantic MarthaDecember 19, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    This is so festive and pretty! I love vintage linens as well.

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  23. Karen @ MignardiseDecember 30, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    Gorgeous and fun tablescape! I also love your "chocolate" candy ornament - so clever.
    Found you from food-with-style. Lovely blog.

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  24. MarlisJune 5, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    absolutely amazingly beautiful. I love every bit of it...

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Thank You for taking the time to comment! Because of the insane amount of spam comments, I had to stop anonymous comments-sorry for the inconvenience.
Michelle