Tuesday, October 18, 2011

White Table Setting

I am thinking a lot lately about Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners and my favorite part of that..setting the table.  I hate the cooking part--other than to put the dishes in beautiful serving platters. Thank goodness my husband likes to cook. Anyway--got out some stuff and set the table for fun and thought I would share it. I decided that I really need to look for some beautiful old silverware because I don't have any and also some crystal water glasses.  My daughter and I have the same dishes and so it works out great for big get togethers because we can borrow each others dishes.










Of course on the holidays it will be a setting for more like 13, than 4..but it will be fun! I do have 2 leaves for this little table, but I always set up at least 2 tables. In our house entertaining is cozy..and fun!
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36 comments:

  1. DebbieOctober 18, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    What a gorgeous table setting!!! You are an artist!

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  2. lashawnmontoyaOctober 18, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Does your table have a leaf in it? It must if you can seat 13!

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  3. Sissie's Shabby CottageOctober 18, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Very pretty. Everything looks perfect for a lovely dinner.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  4. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    It's very beautiful and serene. HWW

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  5. UnknownOctober 18, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Just beautiful

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  6. Joy BurkhartOctober 18, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Lovely tablescape - very elegant! It great that you and your daughter can help each other out for family get-togethers like that!
    xoxo
    Joy

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  7. WhyCuzICanOctober 18, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    How you can make these all white projects project such life is beyond me...you have SKILLS, GIRL!

    Visiting from Bunny Jean's BUNNY HOP linky party today,
    Smiles, Suzanne in NW IL

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  8. MarigeneOctober 18, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Beautiful table...I have the same plates (in several colors)! The candlesticks are adorable.

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  9. MarianneOctober 18, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Such a gorgeous table you have set. I just love white and have started to add it into my home. And how do you keep a white home so beautiful with 4 children, please let me know your secret. Hoping over from Bunny's.
    Marianne :)

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  10. Poppy @ With a Dash of ColorOctober 18, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Such a romantic tablesetting... I love how you used the tone on tone colors with hints of blue. That chandy is so pretty... I love crystal and it makes a perfect accent for your romantic table... love the cherub napkin holders and the beautiful white pedestal with the sparkly pumpkin. Beautiful post! Visiting from the Bunny Hop party.Have a lovely evening!Hugs~Poppy

    http://withadashofcolor.blogspot.com/

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  11. My Shabby Streamside StudioOctober 18, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    I agree decorating is one of the best things about the holidays! I can't wait to see how you do December.


    I really appreciate your sympathy on the loss of my Belle.

    Warmly,

    Sandy

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  12. Heirloom treasuresOctober 18, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    So beautiful,the crystal drops on the stand are lovely and the cherub napkin rings too. x

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  13. Kelli @ The Loss CauseOctober 18, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    I really love this. You did a beautiful job!

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  14. JessicaOctober 18, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Your blog is great! I am your newest follower. Thanks for stopping by my site - come back soon! - Jessica from Utah County Mom

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  15. Sandi~A Cottage MuseOctober 19, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    So pretty...save me a seat!

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  16. Bunny JeanOctober 19, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Just lovely as usual. I saw two of those cherub napkin rings at a thrift store. Do you need two more? Let me know...

    Thanks for coming to my party again this week!

    xoxo Bunny Jean
    Wednesday's Bunny Hop Party!

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  17. Susan EvelynAndRoseOctober 19, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    What a gorgeous table setting! I especially love the chandelier and those pretty embroidered napkins with a touch of blue.
    Very romantic and cozy for the holidays. :)
    - Susan

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  18. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comOctober 19, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    I love your white table. I am crazy for white pumpkins, I will be using them for my Thanksgiving decorations. That is the cutest little bird candleholdertoo!

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  19. Passionate for WhiteOctober 19, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Loving the crystal bird candlesticks!

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  20. GailOctober 19, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Sweet, homey yet elegant setting

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  21. jninecostumesOctober 19, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    The white pumpkin and the crystal is lovely together.

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  22. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)October 20, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    What an elegant setting! Love those white pumpkin and crystals. Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  23. A Perfect SettingOctober 20, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    So beautiful and elegant! I love the all white, with just a hint of blue in the napkins!! I'm with ya on the cooking thing, I love to set the table--cooking, not so much! Have a great weekend!

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  24. RobinOctober 20, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    I love all your white. I suggest you hit the thrift stores and consignment shops for that silver. It's out there just waiting for you!

    Robin
    Robin Flies South

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  25. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsOctober 20, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    I love your white tablescape with its little touch of blue on the napkins. Everything is so pretty, including the white pumpkin.

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  26. Doll in the Looking GlassOctober 20, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Love your table setting. I am a big fan of crystal and elegant table settings. So glad I was able to meet you at the Bunny Hop.

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  27. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLROctober 20, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    What a gorgeous setting in all white! Very pretty! Everything looks so serene andromantic. Gorgeous!

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  28. CraveCuteOctober 20, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    So Elegant, beautiful!

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  29. ElaineOctober 20, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    So peaceful and elegant. I adore the angel napkin rings and the bird candlesticks!

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  30. Honey at 2805October 21, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    You have set a gorgeous table. It's so elegant and romantic. You certainly are an artist at this (I am not) and I appreciate your skill!

    Thanks for linking this lovely post to Potpourri Friday! I really appreciate you and your participation!

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  31. AnaOctober 21, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Hi Sandy,
    Your tablescape is so dreamy all in white...I love it. I can't believe Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner...Yikes! Where does the time go :-) Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

    Hugs and Kisses,
    ♥Ana

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  32. TracyOctober 21, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    What a pretty table, I love all the crystal! When I was a young bride my mom and I both had the Yorktowne dishes from Pflatzgraff and would combine them for holidays, but my daughters do not share my taste so I'm on my own now. I have some of the white ones like yours, but I really wish they still carried them because I'd like to get more, they are so pretty. I'm looking for some pretty vintage silverware too, good luck on your search!

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  33. DianneOctober 21, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    White is so beautiful. I just love your candlesticks with the birds and the napkins rings are darling. You will have to post a photo of your tables when you have them all set. Dianne

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  34. EwaOctober 23, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    What a lovely blog !.I love your white style.Thanks for sharing.

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  35. Alycia NicholsOctober 23, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    No kidding...setting the table IS the most fun part of it! I like to cook, but doing the cooking AND the setting up is quite the chore. I'm always glad when someone offers to bring a significant dish (provided they can cook, of course!). You are SO very lucky to have a husband who enjoys cooking!!!

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  36. ChrisNovember 11, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Hi there, your tablescape is absolutely stunning. I love all the white china, etc. I have changed my chinaware in the last year to white but I don't entertain enough to set my table up like this. Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris

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