How the Grinch Stole Christmas is one of Brittney’s favorite books and movies around Christmas time. She asked me if I would set a table so she could host a little Christmas get together for a few of her friends with a Grinch theme.
This tablescape comes from a beginner’s class I taught on “How to Create a Christmas Tablescape.” I gave the ladies the bare minimum items and the only criteria was 1) use the napkin and silverware in a creative way that is not typical of a traditional place setting and 2) leave appropriate room for serving pieces. I think they succeeded! What do you think?
This year for Thanksgiving I wanted a more natural looking table with out a lot of fuss. Just like the Pilgrims and Indians I gathered pumpkins, pinecones, gourds, nuts, few candles and deer antler candle holders. My dad made mine but I am sure the Pilgrims and Indians had a pair too. :o)
Keeping with the natural theme I didn’t feel a table cloth was needed. Instead I used a piece of burlap for a runner. Next I brought in all the items I had collected and layered them along the center of the table. For plates I stuck to simple white with brown chargers.
This is probably one of the simplest tablescapes I have ever put together for a Thanksgiving table but in a way it is one of my favorites. Now pull up a chair and join us. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving. We sure have a lot to be thankful for!
The girls are home from college so I thought I would celebrate with a Pre-Thanksgiving Brunch Tablescape. My friends and clients over the years who know me know that it is not out of the ordinary for me to make normal family meals into something extraordinary. And why not? I never understood why people would only go through the trouble of a tablescape only when they have company. You can do these things for you and your family. Our families are the special occasion. :o)
Today is a very nice day for early November in upstate New York. Blue skies with a chill and crispness in the air. It’s a wonderful day for a wine tasting if you ask me!
