It’s Almost Here! Let’s Dish!

Good evening, Ladies!  Thanks to all those who linked or stopped by to leave a comment on the Copy Cat  Tables.  Mostly everyone followed the rules and posted a picture of their insp from the net, or a magazine, that was the idea.

The winner of the gift card is ROSIE at the Magic Hutch.  Rosie, please contact me with your mailing address.

I didn’t get to do the table  I had planned to show you tonight.  Since Sunday, 3 deaths have taken a piece of my spirit.  A very dear friend, suddenly, another friend after a 6 month illness, and the son of my high school friend, who was in his 40’s of a heart attack. If you are so inclined, please say a prayer for their families. My heart is heavy for their families.

 

I started with a plaid placemat, topped with a bright red plate.  The mats were from CTS a few years ago, and the plates are from the Pfaltzgraff dollar day sale a few years ago.

A white lacey plate came next, topped with a Santa bowl from WSonoma Outlet a few years ago. My friend Debbie at Mountain Breaths sent me the little MC holder.  Tonight it holds fresh greens.

Black cotton napkin from Lenox, with a pine cone and bell napkin ring from BBB.  The black stems are from Pier One and the flatware is also from BBB, in the clearance and then a 20% off coupon.

The little white butter domes are from CTS, and the shakers are Pfaltzgraff.

I bought a bunch of these little red plaid baking dishes to fill with cookies and give as gifts.  They were 1.00 in CTS, then 20% off.

My centerpiece is a large hurricane surrounded by a faux wreath, sitting on a large round scalloped platter. This is on my table for the season and is easily removed because of the platter underneath.  It looks like a bed of snow! If I get the finishing touches on, I will show you.

I attached mini bottle brush trees to the wreath.  I hope to get some little houses in there, but like I said, this has been some week. 

If you wish to link up to our little party, please leave a comment for me.  Only one dish related link per week, and a link back to this post must be included in your post. 

No word id, and PLEASE VISIT AND LEAVE A COMMENT FOR AT LEAST 5 ENTRIES.

PLEASE PUT YOUR BLOG NAME FIRST! THANKS SO MUCH FOR STOPPING BY, I love hearing from you!

I hope to open Let’s Dish up for one more Cmas table.  It will probably be early, so watch your sidebar, and I will post it on FB.

I am joining Susan for Tablescape Thurs.

Let’s see what you have been jingle belling !

Oh, the JANUARY CHALLENGE ?  Any ideas?  Last Jan. it was Winter.  We need something different!

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Christmas Table Challenge~Year Two

Hello, Ladies!  Tonight the challenge was to find a TABLE on the net, and copy it . 

 I tried to find one where I wouldn’t have to BUY a thing, and I did!

PLEASE BE SURE TO POST THE ORIGINAL PICTURE OF THE TABLE FIRST AND THE SOURCE.

We have had rainy weather the last few days, a Nor’Easter with 50mph winds.  I wondered if I would have power.  Thank God the temps were in the 40’s so it didn’t turn to snow!

It is still dreary, so these pics were taken without sun.  I don’t edit my pics, they are what they are!
I chose a very simple table done by the very talented Anita at FAR ABOVE RUBIES.



She used Italian Countryside, I used Gibson from BBB many years ago.

She used a lovely wooden box filled with greens, I used a clementine crate!




The flatware is Calypso by Towle, from Christmas Tree Shop a few years ago.  I believe it was 17.99 less my coupon.



The napkin rings were a gift from Alma, The Tablescaper.  I like the texture like the lines in the plates.



The greens are from the yard, and the chargers are from Pfaltzgraff a few years ago for 2.00

My table is round so I usually don’t use runners on it.  Instead I used thick cotton rug mats from Kohls.  Nice and cozy!






I hope Anita will approve of my interpretation!

Nothing new was bought in the creation of this table!

In celebration of my 6th BLOGAVERSARY I am giving away a $25 gift card.  I was going to give a Bundt pan, but some don’t bake, so this way you can select your own gift.

You have to be a follower, and “LIKE” me at Cuisine Kathleen on Facebook.(if you use it)  Just leave a comment that you followed on FB want in!

Let’s Dish will be open next Wed., I know many of you have Christmas tables you would like to link. The winner will be announced then!

Thank you for the emails saying you enjoy the challenges!  We are a small group, but we welcome all those who want to join in!

Same rules, your TABLE has to follow the theme of the challenge, A LINK BACK TO THIS POST, no word id, blog name first, and you have to agree to visit at least 5 of the other entries. 

Thank you to those who took part in the Bundt challenge.  It was fun!

Your turn!  Thanks for visiting!  Merry on!

I am joining Susan for Tablescape Thursday,     
 Bev for Pink Saturday

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Copycat Christmas Table Challenge on Wed. Dec 12th

Hello everyone, hope you are making progress in your holiday preparations.

Just wanted to remind you of the challenge Wed.

I have been searching the net for a table to copy.  I think I found one, and it is a rather simple one!

Last year I did this one for the challenge.

The inspiration pic was from the WSonoma Catalog.

I can’t wait to see what my small band of merry women come up with for the challenge!

 

Just a few  look back tables.

See you Wed. night!

Bundts Galore! National Bundt Day Challenge

Good evening, Ladies!  Nov. 15th is National Bundt Day, and tonight I challenge you to show us your Bundt Pans, and a Bundt cake, IN a dessert table setting.

Easy, right?  A Bundt cake, plates, napkins, etc

Alma gave me the pretty cotton cloth, and tipped me off that CTS had the cotton napkins with the stripe for .34!  I got enough to use for the Pilgrims AND the Native Americans!
New members of my Bundt family are…

The Stained Glass

The Jubilee

And the Mini Heritage…

I found many of mine at the WSonoma Outlet, and less than 20.00 with a coupon.  Look around on the internet, there are bargains to be found.  If that fails, ask Santa!  They last forever and can be passed down.  I still have my mom’s original Bundt pan.


Irish Soda Bread made in the Heritage Pan.  That will make the Irish Eyes smile!




For the Stained Glass Pan, I used the recipe on the wrapper, but added apples, cinnamon, etc. Here’s link to WSonomas recipes for Bundt Pans.http://www.williams-sonoma.com/search/results.html?activeTab=recipes&words=Vanilla%20Bundt%20Cake&page=1&sortBy=best&itemsPerPage=24&event=tab







I had more pans to show you, but half way through, my post disappeared!  I will have to share them with you another time.

My favorite is the Heritage, and the mini is great too!

  I make my stuffing in a Bundt pan, and serve it on a cake plate.  Just slice and pour on your gravy!
 

Now it is your turn!  To link up you must mention this challenge in the body of your post.  Please only link up if you have time to visit at least 5 entries and leave a comment.  Word recognition is not allowed. 
Blog name first!  Thanks!

So what is your favorite Bundt pan?
Thanks for visiting!  Next month’s challenge is in the sidebar.  It will be my 6th Blogaversary and there will be a Bundt Pan Give away to celebrate.

I am joining Susan for Tablescape Thursday


DEC. 10 th A PINTERESTING CHRISTMAS TABLE.
Find a Christmas Table on Pinterest or a magazine and copy it. We did it last year and people liked it.
All tables have to be new, no reposts and must stick to the theme. Start thinking!

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