An Apple, too…
What can she be thinking!! It isn’t even Thanksgiving and Pat is posting her first table, for the 2009 Christmas season!
Last time we were at the lake, I saw the salad plates at Marshall’s. I knew they would be great with the green goblets and placemats. I found the mugs, a week later, at Home Goods, St Peters, MO.
I dug around, in our basement, for red and lime ornaments. I found the dark red (sort of maroon) ornaments in a bag from Target. That’s when I remembered buying them at the after Christmas sales. The plan was to make an ornament wreath.
Bright red ornaments might have worked better, but those are buried against a wall, behind a couple or 300 storage cartons. I decided to “make do” with these.
In an ideal world and had I not been on my semi bloggy break, I might have climbed over the cartons to retrieve the red ornaments. Imagine there are bright red ornaments, under the cake dome.
The salad plates and mugs are from Certified International. The artist is Pamela Gladding.
Stop by Susan’s Between Naps on the Porch, each Thursday, for delightfully imaginative tables all around the land of blog.
Just before leaving for our getaway, we bought a new point and shoot camera. This one is for J. I tried it out, when I photographed this tablescape.
The camera is the new Canon G11.
I will continue using my Canon Rebel Xti. The new Canon camera is a great pocket/pocketbook camera.
~Foodie Friday~
Breakfast at Chateau on the Lake~
Belgian Waffle, with maple syrup and Lemon Poppy Seed French Toast with Mascarpone
We are still on our getaway.
Meanwhile, stop by Michael’s, Friday, for tasty treats throughout the land of blog.
Library Lounge~Chateau on the Lake
Salut!
74 comments:
Hi Pat, your table is so festive. I love all the colors. J's new camera does an awesome job. I'll have to look for one of those to carry with me. Hope you're having a ball on your getaway..
hugs ~lynne~
p.s. the waffles and bacon look delicious!!
Pat~~
Your new plates look like tole paintings. A great inspiration for all the color on the table. I had to laugh at your quest to find the red ornaments. Our storage areas could compete with each other!! The centerpiece turned out wonderful. Love the napkins tied up with ribbon, too.
Bring on those holiday tables...the sooner, the better for getting lovely ideas!
xoxo
Jane
I love the place settings..very cleaver. I love the colors...with the black...really makes them pop! I've never done a place setting blog...but it looks fun. :)
You make every table and every bite of food look soooo delicious!
oh i LOVE this, MUST GO SHOPPING!
Gorgeous table setting! Love those colors!! Sooo pretty!
And....now, I'm hungry!
Lou Cinda :)
Oh my goodness, such a pretty table!! I was feeling a little burned out on Christmas red and green this year but what a delightful twist with the lime. Just beautiful!
Your table is lovely, Pat. Makes me so excited for the upcoming holidays!
Barb ♥
Oh I LOVE that table design!! Love the new plates, too!
Suzanne
Beautiful and so festive! I love those plates...love 'em. Hope you're having a fabulous time.
Just love it ALL! I never thought to just put a simple ribbon tie for a napkin ring. So, so cute and yet so simple. You are always giving us so many ideas! Thanks for sharing. The Twins
Beautiful, as always, Pat. Hope the rest of your trip is safe and happy. I can't wait to see your pictures when you get back!
Gotta love mar-SHALLS!!!
Hi Dear Pat! As far as I'm concerned, you can do what you want - everthing you do turns out so beautifully! Your table is so gorgeous and those new salad plates are so cute. I love how you've placed the Christmas ornaments under the dome in all of their apple like colorness! :)
Be a sweetie,
Shelia :)
Pat you have done it again with a beautiful table setting.
I would like to find me a new camera so I must go shopping!!
Thanks for sharing
Have a great day.
Beautiful table!!!! The colors are so happy! I just can't face thinking of Christmas with a HUGE group coming for Thanksgiving. But, I am sure that afternoon after the food is put away I will be biting at the bit to start Ho Ho Ho.
Thanks for the tip on the Canon Rebel xti. I bought the Sonny SLR in October & I LOVE it BUT it is WAY TOO BIG & BULKY for my purse. Will check this little jewel out. Thanks again for sharing it all.
~Charlene
Hi, Pat -
I love the simple beauty of your table. It's so festive and yet it let's each piece shine on it's own. Thanks for sharing - again, you've inspired me to dig into my decorations and see what I can do different this year.
~Adrienne~
Pat-This table was meant to be! I can see why you couldn't resist the salad plates. I love all the colors together. As I've said before, a good camera may help, but I am sure the subject matter and the person behind the camera matter the most! Great photos!
what an influence...now you've got me heading to Home Goods, Target and Marshalls this weekend!!! TFS
Pat, this is a very festive table, and I like those dishes... they are neat. The thing I like best about them is that they are so unique. So your table is, too.
You always come up with such intriguing things, Pat,(love how you have vision... it's a gift), and you set such a beautiful table! This one is no exception. Love it!
XO,
Sheila :-)
What a wonderful Christmas setting! I love those plates. They look great with the transferware too.
Hugs,
Penny
I love your table! Have fun on your getaway:)
I love the ornaments under the cake dome. How cute and did you know Homegoods is looking for bloggers?? Have a fun getaway. The weather here today is blah.
Stunning! So cheery and vibrant. Haha - you're not alone with all the storage bins. Have a nice day.
Love those plates Pat ~ they remind me of Dutch Folk Art - so pretty & festive! I love the look of this pretty table setting. Very warm and inviting.
Pat,
Your table is simple and elegant. I love the ornaments with the dishes. Very, very lovely.
I am glad you are having a good vacation.
Carol
Hi Pat,
Just so gorgeous! I just really like the use of lime green and the china is so fab! So serene, elegant and tasteful! Bravo! Cindy
What a pretty table - really like those dishes. I am not much of a breakfast eater, but that looks good.
Oh my Pat...would it bother you to have our entire family of seven show up your door?? Would it....???
Like maybe tomorrow?
Pat-- I have been sooooo resisting that color of green for Christmas, but you have managed to make it look really great. I think all of the black really grounds it. Once again, you have that magic touch. Sally
Pat, those plates are so pretty. I love all of the vibrant colors on your table. Such a unique Christmas look. I love it! The Belgian waffle looks pretty good too! Hope you're having a wonderful trip. laurie
I love the plates and the green placemats. I saw those at Home Goods in St. Peters but decided to get another pattern to use on my small table. I am using black dinner plates and then just the cute salad ones on top. Layering different ones is so much fun.
I stopped in All About Home today for a few additions while she was having her 40% off sale. Well, you know how a few turns into a lot at that darling store. An hour later I was home with several goodies. She has some unique lime green things that would really go with your table setting!!!
Have a safe trip home.
Charla
I love the handpainted plates!! Your photos are groovy!
OMG Pat,
Is that a pretty table!!
You are the master!!
Enjoy the rest of your week,
Rosemary
All the bright colors are very refreshing as well as beautiful...
Hi Pat, Hope you are having a wonderful get-away. I love your table. The ornaments on the plates look great with the ornaments in the centerpiece! Captivating and so well put together!
Yvonne
Beautiful, beautiful table! I agree with Blondie...your dishes remind me of Dutch German tole paintings. Very folk art-ish & also VERY cute!!
I wish I knew how to make part of a photo black & white & part of it show up in color, like you did in the first shot. That is soooo cool!
Thanks for sharing all your pretties & ideas on how to use them.
fondly,
Rettabug
Great plates! Love the colors.
- The Tablescaper
These colors are incredible!! I love the combinations you come up with!
Pat, This table looks like a lot of fun to me. The dishes and the linens are just wonderful together.
Susan
What charming plates. I'm extremely envious of all of you that live near a Home Goods. I feel deprived!
Your table looks lovely. I like all your colors against the black of the table. Everything really pops!
Yeah yeah yeah, but you had me with the waffle!
Sandi
I love the table setting, the dishes are just perfect, the colors are so beautiful, The green glasses look wonderful with everything..I love it all, thanks for sharing with us.
I love your photos!
LOVE this colour combo! So unexpected yet lively and jolly for Christmas! Those plates are so dramatic with the black background and bright colours on them. Love the lime green placemats with them.
DD
Morning girl!!!! What a beautifl table and those plates are adorable! Love those ornaments under the pretty glass dome..I gotta hurry up and find my cloches...but I could use one of my big cake plates and dome for that idea!
Hope you are having a great week dear friend and that you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving...love ya girl! ~Picket~
Just gorgeous, I love the black, it is so elegant and dramatic with the "regular" Christmas colors.
Oh, Pat, what a lovely table. I love the black and bright green together. A little unexpected, but nevertheless gorgeous! Thanks for sharing and happy TT to you!
I love the red and lime green colors. I'm ready for some Christmas tablescapes and yours is very festive and pretty.
J's new camera did a great job. I need to look in to a small camera to carry around because I always see things I'd like to take pics of when I'm out, but I rarely bring the big camera along.
Great looking table setting, and the Canons always do a fabulous job of photographing. I use a Rebel as well as one of their pocket point and shoots too. Love both of them!
Di
The Blue Ridge Gal
Coming here is a visual feast ...
That table is so festive. The colors just pop off that black table. Am loving those dishes!
Jeanette
Pat, Pat, Pat!!!! You are the bestest around! I just LOVE this tablescape and the wonderful bright color of green you used! The new dishes are just awesome, too!
Our snow didn't last long on Tues. a.m.....I was glad of that. It didn't really stick to the roads, but, for some reason, there were several accidents during rush hour. So glad to know that your girl lives near by! Maybe one day you and I will get to meet!
Have a wonderful day! I'm actually putting Christmas greenery on our mantel! ho, ho, ho!
L, Dana
Hi Pat,
It's gorgeous! Fresh colors, stylish, original, and perfectly photographed ... which is what we've all come to expect from you (and we're never disappointed!).
Thank you for your kind comment. Now I remember where's I'd heard of "blogs of note." Belated congratulations to you on being so designated. Well-deserved, Pat!
Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Warm regards,
Bill
Oh, how wonderfully beautiful !!!
I love the colors you chose ~ I'm hoping to use those this year too! Love the dessert/salad plates and their matching mugs ~ perfect for a holiday table setting. I like how you put the ornaments on the cake plate, too!
Hello Pat, love your holiday tablescape. I love your new plates and cups that match. How good is that? A lucky find and it all makes for a lovely table setting. I think your covered glass looks very pretty with what you used. I can imagine red balls but I can't imagine that would look any better.
I also am jonesing for the great food.
It looks delicious.
I hope your road trip is wonderful. Come home safe. Watch out,J might ger pretty good with that camera. It sure took some great photos. You cant beat a Cannon. I bet he is having fun with it too.
Hugs xoxo, Jeanne
It's beautiful even if it is early Pat! Glad to be back in time to enjoy your holiday posts ♥
The table is resplendent, Pat!
Brenda
S.T.U.N.N.I.N.G. I am green with envy!
I ♥♥♥ your table, the colors you have chosen are stunning against the black table...
I always look forward to seeing your tablescapes, and they're all lovely, but I just can't get over this one! It is SO very cheerful and pretty, so inviting! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us!
You sure do know how to set a gorgeous table...WOW
Gorgeous, Pat! Those are all my favorite colors. Love, love it all.
Wow! Love those colors! Your photos are amazing!
That table is so cheerful and pretty and happy. I notice you are using the "in" green!
Your tablescape is very pretty, beautiful colors and love the new plates. This makes me excited about doing a tblescape for Christmas too....Christine
I love those plates and mugs...I would buy those. I would also like some of that French toast please. Everything is lovely.
Sue
This is gorgeous! Love it, love it! The bright colors are so cheerful!
Katherine
Gorgeous table Pat and the food doesn't look to bad either, yum!
Love your black with green and red , the bowl with ornaments.
Good job!
Enjoy your holidays!
Linda Q
What a fantastic color combo, Pat!! Eye candy for sure!! And that breakfast looks absolutely delightful! I want to come and retreat with you!!
That is so cool that you will be having an unexpected guest for Thanksgiving! How fun is that?
Have a wonderful weekend, and thank you for all the love and care you put into your blog posts!
They are always so lovely!!
HUGS,
Becky
Those salad plates were a great find.
Sheila
Oh, my....what a lovely table. Love the WHOLE thing !!
i love your pear plates. they are very pretty!
I must have missed this one when we were in helping dil with the kids after her emerg surgery..It is beautiful! I love the plates, and I love the few or 300 boxes..My basement looks like the Collier Bros Mansion as my mom used to call cluttered areas!
Love all your touches, Pat!
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