Creating the Centerpiece for A Christmas Tablescape

I've been working on the centerpiece for a Christmas dinner party.  I always love to start with the centerpiece and go out from there. Whether it is elegant or casual, the centerpiece always makes a statement. 

This dining room table is a large oval and about 104 inches in length; so I am creating a centerpiece that is proportional to this size. 

In the center of the table a square framed mirror turned to a angle serves as a base for the centerpiece. A strand of silver ornaments is a beautiful garland surrounding the centerpiece.

Red poinsettias and sprays of red glittered berries are added to the garland.

The Lenox cookie jar sits on a small pillar for added height and becomes the local point.

Now it's time to start branch out so the rest of the table doesn't look unfinished and boring.  Candlesticks, mercury glass globes, red ornaments, more poinsettias,  and berries are added to expand the centerpiece yet still have room for china. Adding height keeps the table interesting.

Extra poinsettias and red ornaments were added on the back side of the table to keep both sides pretty. 

The "Elf on the Shelf" character adds a bit of whimsy but could easily be removed.

A tabletop tree was added in the corner of the dining room. 

With the tree on the table, guests can easily move around.
















The tree is a frosted pine with white lights and red ornaments. The vase is mercury glass. 

Soon the Lenox Holiday Nouveau china will be removed from the hutch and arranged for the tablescape.

The bell jar is an option for the centerpiece. 

Merry Christmas - Judy.

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

Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House
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WowUs Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style

Let's Dish  at Cuisine Kathleen on Wednesday

Centerpiece Wednesday at the Style Sisters

Ivy and Elephants for What Is It Wednesday

Tablescape Thursday@ Between Naps on the Porch

Favorite Things Thursday at Katherine’s Corner

Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life

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.

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Tablescape Thursday  at Between Naps on the Porch

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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
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