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!

An InLinkz Link-up

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

An InLinkz Link-up

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!