I am using Lenox Tartan tonight, with a gold charger, and gold trimmed flatware by Wallace.
The tablecloth is from Home Goods, and picked up some of the colors in the plate.
I used a wreath to surround the antique cream soup bowls by Noritake. My friend Marigene from In the Middle of Nowhere sent them to me a few years ago. They are trimmed in gold like the plate.
A burgundy napkin from CTS is held by the gold ring from Target. The gold ornament place card holder is from Michael's.
The centerpiece is a sugared fruit wreath with a set of battery operated lights woven through.
I used a large hurricane filled with little pine cones and a candle in the middle.
The stemware is an an etched glass trimmed with gold.
I got the plates at the Lenox Outlet. They have a sale every year, and they are 10 dollars a plate, then I use my coupon for another 20 off. I only have dinner plates, as I have the full service of Lenox Christmas Eternal that I use for formal dinners. I just loved these though, so I have bought a few every year.
Hope your holiday preparations are going well. They are a snail's pace here!
Have you started your holiday baking yet?
A stack of cookies in a cute mug, this one has a cover, makes a cute gift.
Tied with a bow, and an ornament from WS outlet, makes it even better!
Time to start the parade of plates, bring on Christmas!
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I love Tartan and would love have a little bit more than I have. Five mugs, that is it. Your table is beautiful, Kathleen.
ReplyDeleteUPS arrived late into the night, bringing gifts for Xanti and fiance Kyle...and a couple of gifts for me. Amaryllis salad plates...Mikasa Italian Country side and four red wine glasses. I feel an Amaryllis table unfolding!:-)
Kathleen~ I adore your Lenox Tartan and it looks beautiful against the rich colors and pattern of your tablecloth! Christmas decorating is moving at a very messy snail's pace here :) Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteSanta's elf (me) was wrapping grandkids presents all day. My bedroom is a madhouse but I was able to pull away and do a table. It is so exciting to be starting Christmas tables already. We have the house done and I have even done some candy already. I just turn on the Christmas music and have fun! I love your table. Red anything is just perfect for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteLove the gold and red, Kathleen. It's fun to have those little wreaths around the soup cups. I hope to be more of a regular again now that most of our book deadlines are behind me. Hope all is well at your house. I have started doing a little decorating...
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Hey, Kathleen! You are very smart to buy a few of those classic dinner plates each year. Get 'em while the gettin' is good! I have been trying to do that with a couple of "good" patterns I own, too. Piecemealing it doesn't put a dent in ye olde pocketbook all at once, PLUS you get the discount. Gotta love it! What a nice gift from Marigene! She's a sweetheart! Very pretty, m'love! You are most definitely in the Christmas spirit!!! I hope things are picking up out there. I haven't heard anything more about the gas lines, etc. I know the clean up is still ongoing and will be for months to come, not to mention trying to mend the heartache.
ReplyDeleteNo more gas lines, A. The rationing has been lifted.
DeleteYes, the clean up will be years. There is one parkway that may never get rebuilt.
Thanks for the good thoughts for those poor people who lost homes.
Oh My! This is gorgeous! Of course, I LOVE those dinner plates, and I'm going to have to remember to use some battery powered lights in a centerpiece some time. This is just such an elegant table. Thank you for hosting. laurie
ReplyDeleteLove those Lenox plates K! Your table is pretty and the tablecloth works so well with the plates! Most of my decorating is done, wish I could say the same about the shopping:@)
ReplyDeleteOh Kathleen, did you hear me gasp!! I love your dishes!! The Lenox china on those gold charges are just gorgeous and so elegant! Love your tablescape -every detail!!
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What a nice idea to stack the cookies in the adorable mug. Love that it has a cover. The Lenox plates are beautiful and I almost bought them too. Now that I know we have a Lenox, I will sign up for the coupons. Do you have to sign up at the store by filling something out? It's almost time for me to watch the tree lighting at Rockefeller Center ;o) A tradition!
ReplyDeleteYes, Debbie, fill out the form at the outlet and they will automatically send them to you.
DeleteBeautiful table, very festive...that is my favorite china pattern for Christmas. The cream soups go great with everything.
ReplyDeleteDoes it count if I have been sorting through my immense cookie file to see what I will be baking this year?!
Kathleen:
ReplyDeleteYour table is beautiful. I love the rich colors. Full of Christmas spirit.
My spirit is moving slowly. I haven't finished my table, but wanted to see what you're up to.
- The Tablescaper
Oh- Your table is just beautiful and I LOVE those plates. They are gorgeous! You put it all together so nicely. I haven't started baking yet- I am waiting on the Bosch man to fix my 5 year old oven...don't even get me started on THAT!!! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteCute gift ideas, Kathleen. I love your tartan plates. Your tablescape is stunning, really brings out the spirit of Christmas....Christine
ReplyDeleteKathleen, your table is elegant. You know the tartan theme makes me smile. Love those plates! Cute, clever idea to add the cookies to the mug. ;-) Thanks for hosting. I love a good parade! ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteHi Kathleen, What a great table you've set and wonderful ideas. I love the centerpiece...it looks so festive and pretty. I'm almost embarassed to show my tea tray, but I've been busy decorating and having family for dinner the last two nights. Hopefully I'll be able to slow down and put something fun together for next week. Thanks for hosting and I hope you enjoy the rest of th week.
ReplyDeletep.s. Your mini black forest cakes look incredibly delish!
Ok, now all I can think about is cookies! Everything is so so pretty! The Lenox tartan china is to die for, so gorgeous, Thanks for a beautiful table!
ReplyDeleteI still want a cookie :)
Jenna
Wow! That's absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love Lenox tartan, your table as always drop dead gorgeous, love the setting in the header too. I actually think I may be participating next week. Getting things done at a snail's pace too, but gradually getting things done. Haven't started baking yet. I usually do that around the 17th-23rd, baking festival of days! xo
ReplyDeleteI love this table! You always set the prettiest tables! I'm in the Christmas mood now! Love the centerpiece! Thanks for hosting this fun party! I'm slowly getting some Christmas out but not much yet. No baking at all!
ReplyDeletehugs, Linda
Beautiful setting! I just adore tartan plaid....it's so festive for Christmas! And your holiday plates are just gorgeous. I really love the glassware too, and the gold fleur-de-lis napking rings! Love!!!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh. I am so glad you showed these dishes!!! I can't wait to use mine for Christmas dinner. Your glassware is fabulous. I love the idea of the rings under the bowls.. thanks so much for hosting.. xo marlis
ReplyDeletePerfectly put together! I love those chargers. Dianne
ReplyDeleteKathleen, I don't have a table done yet, I just got my house decorated, after doing my daughters and today, my best froends. I am only doing these 3 houses this year, no other clients. I need a break after our move:) I hope to be joining the party next week for sure!!! Have a great week. I LOVE the tartan plates. How smart to get a few each year. The tableclothis just gorgeous, especially with these plates. XO, pinky
ReplyDeleteHi Kathleen, loving the little wreaths around the bowls - great idea! I have that same hurricane vase and am working on a t'scape with it too. Your table is lovely, the Lennox dishes are so festive and you've complimented them wonderfully with all your accessories! Thanks for hosting LD!
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Your holiday table is absolutely STUNNING.
ReplyDeleteI think it is so warm, inviting, classic and beautiful it just takes my breath away.
I love the snow-kisses outdoors peeking through, too!
WELL DONE!
Thanks for hosting - too busy to get out dishes but sharing a simple Christmas teacup with you this time so I can "play!"
Love the idea of giving cookies in a mug Kathleen; Your table is breath taking.those little wreaths are adorable.
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Kathleen, I love the tartan pattern -- SO pretty and festive! Great idea, using the small wreaths around the cream soups, too! Thank you for hosting each week!
ReplyDeleteI have always loved the tartan pattern. It's one of my favorites, seasonal or nonseasonal. I would love some. Of course, the way you use yours is just lovely. I think the linens are perfect, and I love those chargers.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful table you have set!!! Love the little wreaths around the cream soup cups!!! Very pretty......
ReplyDeleteI love your holiday tables! This is such a rich and festive look! I can't wait to see what else you have in store for us over the holidays.
ReplyDeleteI just adore those plates Kathleen, they are some of my fave!
ReplyDeleteGreat chargers, pretty tablecloth, love it all!
Cindy
Love the plates too, I'm planning a tablescape with the same ones so love seeing what you are doing with them. You always have gorgeous table to share.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this table, Kathleen. I am in love with those plates and wish there was a Lenox outlet near me. Handled soup bowls are also favorites of mine. I like how you nestled them in the greenery. Beautiful, beautiful table!
ReplyDeleteI am slow in getting decorations out this year, too. I hope to get a lot accomplished this weekend.
I will be parading as I don't want a single Christmas dish to go unused. Whether it's just for the two of us or for a crowd, they will be on the table until New Year's. Hope seems very appropriate for many in your area right now.
ReplyDeleteI love these Christmas dishes! The glasses, the chargers, everything is pulled together wonderfully! And I'm so impressed with the gorgeous bow you tied for the centerpiece. I can never get them to come out as nice! Beautiful table!
ReplyDeleteso so beautiful
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table, Kathleen! Everything looks so beautiful together and the tablecloth looks perfect with it all. Very festive start to the season!! I'd better get busy :)
ReplyDeleteI love this! Absolutely love it!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Sheila
I am bonkers for this look! I am dying for some plaid dishes... these are exquisite.... my problem is where to store some more dishes.... but this is absolutely magnifique!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty table, Kathleen! Very festive! I love the tartan.
ReplyDeleteKathleen,
ReplyDeleteI love your beautiful Lenox Christmas dishes! The cream soup bowls looks fabulous with them. What a wonderful gift they were! I also really like how you used those little pine cones in the base of your candle holder. I have a lot of them so you have given me an idea about how to use some of them! I am still decorating. I don't know what is taking me so long this year!!!
Beautiful Kathleen! Those Tartan Plaid plates are among my most favorite dishes from Lenox. I love them! You have set a gorgeous table with them. Christmas is rapidly approaching here. I really do need to try and back some goodies this year. Thanks for the reminder, yours look delish!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful table! I love the wreaths around your soup bowls.. Just stunning!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful table! I love the wreaths around your soup bowls.. Just stunning!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pretty table Kathleen! Everything is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI could just smell the backing going on in your kitchen. REALLY. I could smell it.
ReplyDeleteI've got my three soup pot server out and ready to go. Things are getting down a little at a time.
How's the back? Mine is holding up pretty well.
I get a couple of Tartan chargers every year. Use them as plates and mix them with a salad plate of another pattern . I just LOVE them.