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I love plaid, and since my Secret Santa knew that, she bought me 12 plaid plates at Pottery Barn Outlet. They were running a deal of the day sale ,$ 4.97. I am my secret Santa! :)
I intend to use them through the winter, and play up the green for St. Patrick's Day! Plaid isn't just for Christmas, and this setting would work all winter.
Perfect for a cold and snowy night weekday dinner!
A cotton cable knit throw is the first layer of this cozy and warm table.
Red ceramic charger from PB, plaid dinner, white pierced edge salad from Cmas Tree Shop, henceforth CTS, :), and red glass textured bowl by Aroroc The flatware is by Cambridge.
I layered a white ball fringed napkin with a plaid. Both were from Tues. Morning. The green cloth napkin ring is braided with a button, .25 from CTS.
A lantern on a scrunched plaid mat, with some fresh Baby's Breath is the centerpiece.
The red stemware is from CTS. Little covered bowl and pitcher via HG.
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!
MY TIP for Yvonne's TTT...
When teaching children how to set the table, tell them the word BIN. It will help them remember that the B lade of the knife, goes IN, B IN. :)
Also if you are taking a peek at something, you S EE it, so PEEK is to see, spelled with EE like sEE, not EA,! Always the teacher! :)
Please keep the families of the children murdered in CT in your prayers, the months and years ahead will be so difficult for them.
****The JANUARY CHALLENGE will be on JAN. 23!
****SNOW, ICE, WINTER is theme!
Now all you Southern Gals, think COLD! :)
The winner of the $25 gift card is Debbie at Mountain Breaths! Send me your address, Debbie, and it will go out in the mail!
Thanks so much for visiting and leaving a comment!
Your turn...
One Table setting , (dishes, glassware, silver, etc) related link, BLOG NAME FIRST
NO word ID permitted, people won't leave a comment when they see it, too time consuming, and I want you to get visits and comments.
A link back to this party.
Don't forget to be a follower so if there is a give away you get in on it!
Your turn!
I am joining Yvonne for TTT, Susan for Tablescape Thurs.
Diann for Thrifty Things Fri.
You know I relish a table set with plaid. Great buy, Kathleen. I saw these at PB this season. They set a gorgeous table. All the better that they were a great deal. Gotta get a post created if I want to join in this evening. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting each week...........Sarah
I picked those plates up and put them back down in TWO different stores after Christmas. Sigh. I do love them, but I REALLY do not need them. Plus, I just reorganized my dish storage, and I know there is not room for any more! I love what you've done with them, though! Great idea, to include that warm throw on the table!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Kathleen! I was wondering who your generous "Secret Santa" was! Great table, I feel happy just looking at it. I will see if I csn join the next Challenge! xo
ReplyDeleteYou are a very generous Secret Santa!! Good for you, these dishes are beautiful and you have set lovely table! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the dish alert, Kathleen--I've been wanting plaid dishes forever (I'm off to an awful start on my new year's intention to buy less, give more...). AND the best news is that I called our local PB outlet and they're now $3.99 each! Can't wait to get there. Lovely table; the cable-knit throw is perfect. Happy new year!! ~Zuni
ReplyDeleteThat is great, Zuni! I had to pick through what was left the week before Cmas . It was hard to find 12 that weren't damaged.
DeleteGood luck with your hunt!
Love your plaids, Kathleen! Happy 2013 to you and yours!!
ReplyDeleteLove your warm and wonderful winter table. Hope your new year is wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteI am going to remember the cable throw table cover. Genius, Kathleen.
ReplyDeleteWonderful table!
Will get my thinking cap on for January 23.
Happy New Year!
Make sure it is a warm a wooly cap! No sun hats allowed! :)
DeleteHi Kathleen, I have said it before--oh for an PB outlet store near me! Those plaid dishes are really pretty but I resisted thinking I could get them on sale, or maybe the deer in snow they had paired with them. But they are gone and really I don't need them. You will be able to use them all winter. Plaid is so versatile. It is cold here today and your table looks so cozy and inviting with the throw and the red flatware. I'll start planning my January challenge table. Santa left me a new camera lens to play with, good for closeups! Happy New Year! Linda
ReplyDeleteI wasn't going to buy them, but I missed out last year at CTS, so for the price, I went for it!
DeleteDeer in snow? Look out the back door! Very life like, lol!
Lucky you Kathleen with your plaid plates and your Secret Santa! No outlet nearby here, I paid full price for a set of 4 and was glad to have them! Love your cable knit table covering warming up your table! Wishing you a Healthy & Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI love your new plaid plates K! They are beautiful and I agree, plaid can be used year round. No problem thinking about cold here today! I will say I was pleased to see that it was lighter outside after work, so that's a good thing:@)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Kathleen! Love that you are your own Secret Santa - what could be better! Those pretty plaid plates are perfect (say that 3 times, fast!) and you are right, they will work well into winter and St. Pat's Day. I'll be linking up my Christmas 'scape this evening!
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Heck, yes that plaid will work like a charm clear through winter! It will look great for a St. Patrick's Day table!! It looks great here with the cable knit throw. What a cool....I mean WARM idea!!! I like the way you used the white to break up the saturation of color on the table. A bit of white really goes a long way like that!!! Congratulations to Debbie! She is most deserving!!! And as for you being your own Secret Santa....silly rabbit! That's hilarious! I'm on designing hiatus this week, so I won't be joining the party tonight. I'll come back and visit as many of the posts as I can, though. I always love to see what my fellow bloggers are cookin' up! Happy New Year, dear heart!
ReplyDeleteYou are so sweet to mention me winning!
DeleteKathleen I love those plaid plates! This whole table is so warm and welcoming. Love the knit throw as a tablecloth! I've marked my calendar for the challenge!
ReplyDeletehugs, Linda
Love your plaid dishes, Kathleen, and the idea of a throw for a table cover is so smart! I can't find Linky?? Happy New Year! laurie
ReplyDeleteOh my word, I was just meandering through my house today thinking that I wanted to involve some wool, some how some way, into a tables cape, and whammo...you've already done it. I love it! Dang....I want a Pottery Barn outlet. The plaid plates are fantastic. You and I have the same Secret Santas...ourselves! Love the tables cape. I've always been a fan of Arcoroc...an underestimated line of designs. Thanks for inviting us for a peak and for hosting us. I'm already plotting for the January challenge. Happy New Year! Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteAs always so beautiful, Kathleen, the knitted throw is a lovely idea! Your plaid plates I love too! Thanks for sharing ideas too.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a most blessed and Happy New Year.
Hugs,
Sue
Love that cozy knit throw! You are so creative! I bought the same plaid plates at Pottery Barn in New York City since they gave me a $20 voucher when I made a purchase in November. The voucher had to be used between 12/26 and 1/1 so I lugged the plaid plates back on the train ;o) I had to look through the entire stack just to find six plates that didn't have scratches on them. I will be careful when I wash mine! They were 50% off. I plan to use them for a dinner parties since I already have four plaid plates from Target and they match nicely.
ReplyDeleteI'll be thinking of a table for January 23rd. Perhaps using my plaid plates ;o)
Thanks for the gift card! I'll email you my address.
This is just the coziest homiest prettiest table -- so inviting. I do love my plaid PB plates, too. I plan to use them the rest of the winter. I like the way they mix with everything red green & white. I wish PB would make some correlates that do not look Christmassy, don't you? And I also wish I was close to an outlet! Hope you had a good New Year's Eve!
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ReplyDeleteThey look great! Love the cable throw. Makes you want to snuggle up!
- The Tablescaper
I just reread that you were your own Secret Santa...lucky you :)) Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Kathleen.. Your table is so lovely.. Smart to be your own secret santa...
ReplyDeleteLove those plaid plates!!! Your secret santa is amazing. I love the cable throw.. what a great idea.. plaid and cables.. my absolute favorites. totally. Thank you for sharing your pretty table with us. And for hosting this lovely party!! xo marlis
ReplyDeleteI do so love a plaid table, yours is so inviting. Thanks so much hosting. hugs ~lynne ~
ReplyDeleteI love the plaid plates, Kathleen, and yea for the deal! The cozy cable knit throw is perfect for the wintry setting. I always look forward to your party. That's wonderful for Debbie in winning the gift card. Thanks for hosting and Happy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteOh I'm mad about plaid! Great finds as always Kathleen. Thanks so much for hosting each week! Happy New Year wishes to you & you're family :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat is not to love about this table?? It makes me feel all warm and cozy and like I want a big mug of hot chocolate. The plaid is wonderful, and I agree that it can be used for so much more than for Christmas. I really love the sweater look under the thing and that little button on the napkin ring the best of all.
ReplyDeleteI know I say this often, but I really do love your table style.
Plaid plates to die for! Such a warm holiday table. So glad to finally have a tablescape so I can join in tonight! Thanks for hosting. :) Pam
ReplyDeleteYour cozy plaid table is very inviting! I love the sweater table cloth too. Have a Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteSherry
You hit a home run with the cable knit cloth! It's the perfect foundation for your warm and cozy plaid tidings tablescape. :-)
ReplyDeletePlaid plates are so charming, cozy and inviting..you did great Kathleen! I'm loving the tablecloth in the sweater look, that is awesome and different...you've set a fabulous table. Have a blessed 2013 and thank for hosting this great party last year too!
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Beautiful table, Kathleen. Love your plaid plates, the colors are just perfect too. You are so lucky to get so may fabulous ones at good prices. happy New Year!... Christine
ReplyDeleteLove the PB plaid...and the cable knit on the table is so very pretty!!...you must love your "Secret Santa"....
ReplyDeleteGreat plaid theme, love the dishes! The cable knit throw is perfect (and such a unique idea!) Those napkin rings are neat too!
ReplyDeleteI didn't get my scape done in time, hope to join you next week though. Love the challenge idea of snow and ice, maybe this Florida gal can come up with something by then!!
Katherine
P.S. - I LOVE your LIVE Nativity!! Can I have them to add to my collection!!
P.S. (again!) I wish your Secret Santa would be my Secret Santa too!! I need one! Guess I'll have to do what you did!
ReplyDeleteKatherine
I love the cable knit throw as a tablecloth!! Also love the red flatware and the red stemware!! Of course crushing on the plaid plates!! there is such thing as a perfect gift!
ReplyDeleteThe cable knit throw is ADORABLE!! I love everything about this table! Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteKaren
What a warm & welcoming table, Kathleen! I LOVED your idea of having your own Secret Santa...Hahaha! Good thinking.
ReplyDeleteThat cable knit throw was a brilliant touch that I never would have thought of doing.
I've seen every one of your beautiful tables in my inbox this year & enjoyed each one immensely. You amaze me at how many different styles you can come up with.
I'm already working on my tablescape for Jan. 23rd. It should be easy to think "Snow/Cold/Winter" since it is only 5º here this morning.
Have a Blessed & HEALTHY 2013, Hon.
fondly,
Rett
Thank you for the opportunity to link, Kathleen.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I love this look. The plaids are a favorite of mine, and your idea to use the white coverlet was brilliant.
Hi Kathleen, This is the first time I have linked with your party. Your plaid is a real winner with me. I adore your tablescape so much. Warm and cozy is definitely your plan to welcome your guests. I love that you are your own secret Santa. I really relate to that. HA!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful 2013.
xo
Jeanne
LOVE the plaid Kathleen! I never put my plaid napkins and tablecloth up with Christmas because I like to have a Robert Burns supper tablescape. :D
ReplyDeleteForgot to put that Robert Burns Day is January 25th!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your secret santa gift! LOL Your entire table looks wonderful and wintery. It has such a fun cozy feel. Thank you for hosting Kathleen. Have a fun day!
ReplyDeleteKathleen, I love those plates. I actually bought 10 of them when they went on sale, but not as good price as your sale. I also go the Deer in the Snow plates, so I dropped a penny or two at PB. I love that you paired them with the cable knit throw which suits them perfectly. Thanks for hosting. Dianne
ReplyDeleteI adore your plaids -- thanks for hosting every week.....it's such fun to see all the creative tablescapes for so much inspiration.
ReplyDeleteKathleen, I had a good giggle at your secret santa... now the secret is out!!! What great dishes. I'm gong to use red plaid next Christmas... our PB outlet did not have these lovely dishes.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the other great tips!!!!
I have not set a table lately... but will have one very soon!!!
Happy New Year!
Congrats to Debbie! Your table looks so cozy with that cable cloth on it and I love the plaid dishes :) Your Secret Santa has good taste! It was really chilly here last weekend but I see a little warm up on the way, thankfully.
ReplyDeleteHi lovely lady.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful Christmas tablescape! I bet your guests felt very special sitting down at this stunning table!I hope you and your family all had a wonderful New Year.
XXOO Diane
Kathleen, I just love, love, love this table! Well, to begin with I adore plaid. I didn't get these dishes at PB because I thought it might be too much with the plaid tablecloth and now I so regret it!!! What was I thinking? I could have mixed it with other tablecloths, or even with a cable throw like you did! I marvel at how well your napkins match the plates, too! I have a very similar cable throw which I'm going to be eyeing very differently going forward . . . Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your plaid dishes. This would be perfect for Valentine's Day too with all the red.
ReplyDelete.....just watching the news...sure hope you weren't on that ferry....
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