Our New Year's Eve was a quiet affair at our house--by design--but that didn't keep us from enjoying a nice dinner with my mother's company. At midnight we headed out to our sons' restaurant, to welcome the new year with them, so we DID stay up!
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| I'm calling the post a Winter Dinner 'Scape because I think this table (except for the Santa hat on the rosemary bush on the baby's highchair in the corner :) ) would work through the cold winter months. |
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| The crystal trees were a gift from my mother years ago. Still love them, still put them out every year. You don't see these very often anymore--have you seen them at stores in the last few years? I found some GORGEOUS ones at a local boutique--handblown, seeded crystal, about $200 each. Ouch. But I'd love to bring them home too! Tablesetting: Lenox Eternal dishes Silverplate chargers I've had for many years Napking rings were a gift from my youngest son--he bought them at Bombay! That's a well-trained son who knows to shop at Bombay for Mom! :) The silverware is Oneida King James silverplate Water goblets are Shannon crystal, Sutton Place Wine goblets are Pristine, by Reizart, discontinued long ago. I've had a love affair with this crystal for many years...It's paper thin and has a beautiful, clear quality Tablecloth and napkins are vintage damask with a lovely feel to them. I'm pretty sure that was a Mom gift too. Placemats are embroidered organza. |
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| And the holly sprig? It's real...from our yard. |
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| Waterford Lismore pitcher |
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| I used a mix of candle holders--sterling, cut crystal, Depression/pressed glass, and pewter. I bought the beaded garland several years ago at Pier 1--I haven't seen them around for a while, but they lend beautiful texture, as do the silvery pinecones. The tree sits on a "slice" of our Christmas tree trunk, as I described in this POST. |
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| One final view. May you have any happy, warm family dinners this year. From my nest to yours~ Zuni |
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