Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Fun Christmas Table Setting...and a Winner!

Vintage Table Decor...
I have always loved how Mary Engelbreit decorated tables for Christmas.  The picture on the left is from her 2002 book Here Comes Santa Claus.  I can't find the picture of the one I love most...but they are all so much fun!  I have the same glasses and plates she shows here.  I thought it would be fun to put together a table setting to honor ME.  I was amazed at what I had accumulated over the years.

My Christmas Table
A Closer View
I love the red-stripe Hazel Atlas tumblers.

The old spool is now a place-card holder.

Finally...a chance to display the darling napkins I found so long ago.

Gingerbread House Winner is... 

...Comment #12 Kris Thompson!  Yay, Kris!

I am so grateful for my life and the beautiful morning.
The oranges have faded to browns and rusts...so many combinations of colors and textures to be found.
Have a Thankful Day.

8 comments:

Lynn said...

Congratulations To Kris! YOu are a lucky girl!!
Shirley your table is wonderful! I will be over soon for Christmas cookies, hot chocolate and to visit a while and maybe craft the day away with you!! Oh, that is such a sweet dream!
The table is beautiful!
Hugs,
Lynn

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

I'll also be right over to sit at your Christmas table! It's perfect for Chirstmas.
deb

Anonymous said...

WHAT?! I missed a give away? Where was I? Hmmm...

Oh, congrats to Kris. ;)

Love the tables! I've always admired a well dressed table but I never do them for some reason. I think it's because I have all boys and they could care less and they want LOTS of room for the food! ♥

Little Susie Home Maker said...

This is just the sweetest little Christmas table I have ever seen. I expect little gingerbread men to come out dancing on the plates any minute! Wow!!!
I love it!
Susie

Betsy said...

Hi Shirley!

I'm popping in to see what's new. I just love your table. I think it's cuter than the one in the book. I love the bright colors, and the spool placecard holders are a great idea. I wish I could find those tumblers somewhere. And of course you know how I am about polka dots!

I hope you're having a good weekend-

Betsy

pattipie said...

You did such a good job! I wish I had been there when you did it, it looks better than mary .... Whatshername??

laura said...

I have always loved how you decorate your house! It is so beautiful and fun. I can't wait to come over for your christmas party.
Love you

Donna said...

Love everything about this cute, vintage table. Love the tablecloth!
D