Currier and Ives Blue for a Christmas Tablescape

I have developed a love for blue and white and was so thrilled to visit an antique store in my area of Kentucky and purchase this Currier and Ives blue set of antique china. The china was made by Royal China Company in the USA from 1950 to 1986. I felt just like a kid in a candy store as I looked at each piece. 

I find myself searching for blue and white tablescapes on blogs and Pinterest.

Setting a table for eight with this china is so much fun for me. I just love the look! The chargers are chop plates by Bordallo Pinheiro followed by dinner plates with "The Old Grist Mill" design and fruit bowls with "The Old Farm Gate" design.  

Six dark blue candles surrounded by fresh cut cedar lined the center of the table.

Blue glass ornaments filled a raised crystal bowl while mirrored glass ornaments nestled in the cedar cuttings. 

Blue beaded garland ran atop the cedar pieces. 

Cedar cuttings and blue glittered stem filled a crystal vase near the table. 

Flatware for the blue and white tablescape is 1847 Rogers Old Colony. The silver plated flatware was a gift from my husband's aunt years ago. 

Crisp white dinner napkins rolled inside antique silver napkin rings were placed at an angle to the top left side of the dinner plate. 

Blue goblets from my hutch were selected to finish the table setting. 

Magnolia leaf clusters were cut from a friend's tree and attached to wire wreaths. Blue ribbon bows were tied and fastened to each wreath before they were hung from each set of shutters.  The leaves last about 10 days so beware of making the wreaths too early. 

Gosh, I am ready for the guests to arrive and share some holiday laughter and fun around this Currier and Ives Blue Christmas tablescape. 

Thanks for stopping by for another day of Life in Kentucky - Judy.

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