This is one of my favorite combinations that I rely on for the holiday season. This scheme was already enjoyed with friends. I will use it again for our family Christmas dinner and a variation for New Year's Eve. I don't think it's necessary to completely reinvent the table for each occasion. I just wash and press the tablecloth and replace the fresh greens as needed or add flowers and maybe a small gift to give it an update. Figuring out an interesting centerpiece for a round table can be a challenge. This year I decided to treat it as I would an oval or rectangle and do something more linear.
Three miniature fresh Cypress trees and loose greens swirled into wreaths around the glass candelabras added seasonal freshness. Hand rolled beeswax candles gave a beautiful glow.
Christmas crackers or "poppers" are a tradition with Christmas dinner for us, so I am always on the hunt for sets that have beautiful paper.
I love to make things personal and intimate for a sit down dinner and individual S&P shakers, or a least a set per couple as well a tiny votive at each place setting does the trick. They also add to the sparkle.
The buffet received the holiday treatment too with a large crystal faceted globe, two white feather trees and my two new finds are topped with pears!
A gold bird nestled in a small fresh tree that is draped with gold pear garland and placed in an antique black urn signals Christmas, and holds my version of a
Partridge In A Pear Tree.
Now if I could just decide on the menu for Christmas dinner...
Addendum: I've linked to Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for her holiday table preview series. Wonderful inspiration from many creative bloggers!
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So pretty and great idea of using the little cypress trees on your table. They're beautiful with the candles. Like you we use small trees around our home in antique urns, more festive having several trees!
ReplyDeleteThis is quite stunning!
ReplyDeleteOh, it looks just gorgeous. So elegant, as always!! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the candelabras - I have never seen one designed like that (round). How lovely. And I like the china and the individual S&P's and little trees and pears. Everything is just splendid. I would be a very happy guest at that table, admiring all your ideas...
xo Terri
R, this is absolutely
ReplyDeletemagical! I love those
little cypress trees : )
Something tells me that
the food will be equally
divine....Thanks for the
beautiful peek!
xx Suzanne
With a beautiful setting like that....anything you serve will be special! Love your version of "partridge in a pear tree"!!
ReplyDeleteYour decorations are absolutely enchanting. I love the cypress trees! And that urn is just gorgeous. I'm sure your guests will love it!
ReplyDeleteH.H.
Simple, natural and beautiful. A winning combination. I had rather set the table than do the cooking any day. Luckily it's a family afair for us and we all chip in. For Christmas our tradition is beef tenderloin and we change up the sides each year. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas. Mona
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely, and not a bit of red in sight! Reggie
ReplyDeleteWho cares what's for dinner, I just want to sit in that room and take in all of the beauty that would surround me! I love your dining room table all set for the holidays and that glass candelabra...be still my heart!
ReplyDeleteKat :)
Wow..to have been a guest @ your table would of been a delight. Very gorgeous; I love gold.
ReplyDeleteWishing you and yours a truly special Christmas.
Cheers x Deb
Wow...what a lovely table! The idea of poppers...need to steal this one, in fact, adding all of these amazing images to my inspiration file!
ReplyDeletexo
Your table and dining room are absolutely stunning! What a perfect place to celebrate. Have a very Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteRebecca it looks beautiful. Very elegant and timeless.
ReplyDeleteI have just launched my final post for the year (incl a give away). Am off to hang with the family and generally be merry and christmassy. :)
Wishing you a happy end to the year and a fabulous 2011. Thank you for all your comments and inspiration through out the year.
All the best.
xx Charlotta
I understand why you rely on this color combination because it is stunning!!! Merry Christmas!!! xx Danielle
ReplyDeleteOh my heavens, I can't believe how beautiful, so peaceful and serene. Merry Christmas to you and yours, and may you be surrounded with the love you pass along so wonderfully to others.
ReplyDeleteYour table looks absolutely beautiful! All the details are lovely and I especially love your arrangement in the urn. You and I were thinking along the same lines as you will see tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteHow pretty and there is nothing like candelabra!
ReplyDeleteIt's absolutely beautiful! Your guest are so lucky to dine with you at that beautiful table! I love your stemware!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a very Merry Christmas!!
joan
Oh, Rebecca, it's so beautiful...my favorite color combination for Christmas. Our very best to you and your family for a wonderful holiday season!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! White and gold and green! Christmas perfection!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy those moments with your family and friends!
May the new year be filled with goodness!
xoxo
So stunning...love the little fresh tree in the black urn! Merry Christmas to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
I'm visiting from Between naps, everything is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Kristin
I love the pop of green on the otherwise white/gold table. Your table is enchanting. Merry Christmas to you and yours and may the blessings of the new year unfold by the thousands!
ReplyDeleteWhooo! Sparktacular. Your plates are lovely. I'm going to be on the lookout for a crystal sparkly globe. Stunning. You know how to get it all together. I love everything about your decor.
ReplyDeleteLinda
Elegant dining room! Beautiful simplicity. Thanks for sharing! CJ
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful table you have made. I loved all your pieces especially the crystal globe. Have a Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful example of calm elegance. Love the planter the little tree is in and the reference to the Prtridge in a pear tree. Beaituful - wishing you Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely beautiful! I love the simple elegance...so lovely! Happy New Year to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful room! Can you tell me what the paint color is in your dining room, please.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
M