JBigg: Life in Kentucky: December 2012

New Year's Tablescape

I am designing a New Year's Tablescape to share with you for 2013. I am leaving to travel to see my Dad in Illinois and won't be back for a few weeks so this is my last post for a while.

I am using Lenox Holiday Nouveau Gold salad plates placed on Lenox Eternal China dinner plates.

The napkins are also the Lenox Holiday Nouveau pattern with Lenox Eternal Gold flatware. I love the gold trim on the plates and the flatware. Such a beautiful holiday look this brings to the table. These pieces are sitting on Lenox placemats which have such a delicate feel.

The glassware for the table features clear Fostoria goblets and amber wine glasses. I choose the Fostoria because it was my Mom's favorite and the amber wine glasses for their color, hoping to accent the gold rim on the China and flatware. What do you think?

The centerpiece was created using winter white glittered magnolias, gold and silver glittered leaves, white candles in crystal candlesticks, gold and silver stemmed pieces, plus two types of pine cones.

Additional candlesticks are added to each end of the centerpiece for a little more beauty and elegance.

My centerpiece theme is carried to my sideboard with the magnolias, pine cones and silver stems. Two white candles in Lenox candlesticks are reflecting in the silver platter. Two pillar candles are used with silver candle holders.

Thanks for always stopping by my blog and leaving such kind messages. I hope 2013 brings you peace and happiness - Judy.

Note: See you in a few weeks when I return from my visit to Illinois.

Linking to:

Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch

Open House Party at No Minimalist Here on Thursday

Favorite Things Thursday at Katherine’s Corner

Kristen’s Creations for Share Your Creations on Thursday

Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life

Transformation Thursday at Shabby Creek Cottage

Tutorials, Tips, and Tidbits at Stone Gable

Southern Lovely-Show and Share
From My Front Porch To Yours-TreasureHunt Thursday

Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage

Make the Scene Monday at Alderberry Hill
Meet Me Monday at You're Talking Too Much

Marvelous Monday at This Gal Cooks

Make-It-Pretty Monday's at The Dedicated House

Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life on Tuesday

You're Gonna Love It Tuesday at Kathe With an E

Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House

Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Cedar Hill Ranch for Cowgirl Up! on Tuesdays
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesday's Treasures

Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen on Wednesday

Centerpiece Wednesday at the Style Sisters
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style

Swaddling Clothes

Wishing you peace and happiness - Judy!

Luke 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

Linking to:

Seasonal Sunday at The Tablescaper

Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch

Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage

Make the Scene Monday at Alderberry Hill
Meet Me Monday at You're Talking Too Much

Make-It-Pretty Monday's at The Dedicated House

Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life on Tuesday

You're Gonna Love It Tuesday at Kathe With an E

Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House

Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Cedar Hill Ranch for Cowgirl Up! on Tuesdays
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesday's Treasures

Aqua Sparkle Tablescape

I have been planning this aqua sparkle tablescape to share with you but it took me longer than expected to get it ready. I haven't been home for three weeks, so my table got put on hold until I returned.

So it has taken me until Sunday evening to get this post ready.

I am using my favorite aqua color in my kitchen for Christmas. You may have seen my aqua mantle here.

I have used these aqua dishes many time but for Christmas, I'm adding lots of sparkle to the table.

I found the aqua stems and ornaments to use in my centerpiece at Michael's this year.

The 11 inch plate is by Peggy Karr Glass.

The aqua trees in my centerpiece are from Hobby Lobby.

Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."

Merry Christmas - Judy.

Share Your Cup Thursday @ Have A Cup of Mrs. Olson on Wed. evenings
Share Your Style Link Party @ 21 Rosemary Lane on Wed. evenings

Home and Garden Thursday @ A Delightsome Life on Wednesday evening

Thankful Thursday @ It's a Small Town Life
Foodie Friday & Everything Else @ Rattlebridge Farm on Thursday

Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch on Thursday morning

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage on Thursday morning

Table It Link Party @ Life and Linda

Inspiration Monday @ Our Southern Home

Dishing It and Digging It @ Rustic & Refined on Sundays

Met Monday @ BNOP
Celebrate Your Story @ Celebrate and Decorate
The Scoop @ Stone Gable Blog

Winter Holiday Santa

My Winter Holiday Santa by Fitz and Floyd makes a gorgeous piece for this vignette.

Santa's coat has such rich colors and a beautiful detailed pattern.

The little fox seems to be sniffing the candle.

The polar bear and rabbit are staying near Santa.

Santa is ready to deliver the toys stuffed in his bag.

Berries and greenery in a Fitz and Floyd vase finish the vignette.

"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night."

Linking to:

Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday
Marty at A Stroll Thru Life on Tuesday, December 18

Courtney from A Thoughtful Place on Tuesday, December 18

Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage

Make the Scene Monday at Alderberry Hill
Meet Me Monday at You're Talking Too Much

Make-It-Pretty Monday's at The Dedicated House

You're Gonna Love It Tuesday at Kathe With an E

Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House

Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Cedar Hill Ranch for Cowgirl Up! on Tuesdays
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesday's Treasures

Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen on Wednesday

Centerpiece Wednesday at the Style Sisters
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style

DIY by Design for Winter Blues Wednesday

Ivy and Elephants for What Is It Wednesday

Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch

Open House Party at No Minimalist Here on Thursday

Favorite Things Thursday at Katherine’s Corner

Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life

Transformation Thursday at Shabby Creek Cottage

Tutorials, Tips, and Tidbits at Stone Gable

Craftberry Bush for Happy Hour on Thursday evening

Southern Lovely-Show and Share

Feathered Nest Friday at the French Country Cottage

Inspiration Friday At The Picket Fence

Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday

Stuff and Nonsense for Friday's Unfolded

My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday

The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home

Jennifer Rizzo for Fabulously Creative Friday

Seasonal Sunday at The Tablescaper

Christmas Vignette

One of my favorite Peggy Karr plates to display at Christmas is the White Poinsettia plate.

This year, I am using the plate in a small vignette on my sideboard. The plate was a gift from my Dad a few years ago so will always be special.

My candlesticks are Fitz and Floyd. They are not from a Christmas collection but are a perfect red to use for the season.

I selected a lighter green candle for a little contrast with the Christmas wreath in the background.

Creating vignettes around the house at Christmas seems to bring cheer to very spot.

Hope you are enjoying your Christmas decorating - Judy.

Linking to:

Rhoda at Southern Hospitality - Vignettes link party on December 11^th
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DIY by Design for Fall Into Fall

Ivy and Elephants for What Is It Wednesday

Open House Party at No Minimalist Here on Thursday

Favorite Things Thursday at Katherine’s Corner

Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life

Transformation Thursday at Shabby Creek Cottage

Tutorials, Tips, and Tidbits at Stone Gable

Feathered Nest Friday at the French Country Cottage

Inspiration Friday At The Picket Fence

Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday

Stuff and Nonsense for Friday's Unfolded

My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday

The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home

Jennifer Rizzo for Fabulously Creative Friday

Santa's Tree

I've been decorating at my daughter's house this week. She took a week of vacation so we could get the decorating and baking done. Her hearth room tree is a woodsy theme with reds, cranberry and gold.