Dining Delight, I absolutely love the way you described the whole process for us on this post. And not to worry--with or without the silver chargers, this table just looks stunning! Great job!

I love those blue/white plates, the rim is just so delicate and sweet. Your iced wreath is really a pretty one and how clever of you to think to use the tulle to fill in the center, it looks perfect. I think all the variety of candles just makes everything sparkle. Love the floating candles on the mirror along with the ice chips too. Everything is very creative and just turned out spectacular. Luvs

Masterful! You made a frosty winter scene that's warm and inviting. The whole set-up is so pleasing to the eye.
I'm going to use the fork-through-the-napkin-ring thing, if you don't mind.

Love those dishes. Wish I had a set myself.

You say you've got 12 of the stemmed candle holders? Wow. Lucky gal. Do you sometimes put a candle at each place setting?

Wow, just stunning, looks like a fairy tale ice palace!

I also love the dishes, so delicate & pretty! I also love the use of a mirror on the table, will be looking for a decent sized one at garage sales this year.

Thank you ladies.

Luvs,the one thing I definitely have a large assortment of is candle holders (from my years of being "addicted" to Partylite)and that is what most of my centerpieces/accessories end up being.
I'm still trying to get over the missing chargers.....

OA, I am only too flattered if anyone copies anything I've done. The fork through the napkin ring idea came about on another table where there just wasn't room for everything (story of my tables! lol!). I have 12 of those stemmed candle holders (2 sets of 6) but they are of six different heights so I don't use them at individual place settings - the ones on this table are the shortest ones.

Yachter, how nice of you to describe the table as "a fairy tale ice palace"! Not sure it measures up to that but I'm glad you like it. I also like mirrors on the table as they reflect the candlelight.

DD

Gorgeous. And I love all the details you give us too - it makes me look more carefully. I love the layered look you have and the mirrors and candles are perfect.

The dishes are beautiful too. Mirrors on the table are so great. I finally got one for a feb table centerpiece and love how it reflects everything.

Mo

Oh wow!!! This one really knocks my socks off. It is glittery and glamorous. Do you set it up this way for one meal? Or will you leave it pretty much this way for a couple of weeks. I was thinking, it would look beautiful with some Valentine elements added. - Gail

DD, this is so stunning ! It just takes your breath away ! Wish I had paid attention when my BF's DIL sold Partylite products a few years ago..lol ! I have to say that I love that little jar in the first photo. Is it a candle holder also ?

Susan

DD this is just absolutely beautiful..down to every detail. I was enjoying your description of it all as I was looking at it...Like a 'Guided Tour' ...lol. Your blue & white dishes are so lovely..and the way you complimented their delicacy with the touches of crystal and silver is just so stunning. I love how you incorperated your icy wreath with the hurricane centerpiece..they work beautifuly together... I just love it all.
jane

DD, that is just delightful...So shimmery and icy!
I love the dishes, so many possibilites with those, and I love what you did here..
Superb!

Ditto! Beautiful as always.

Mo, thanks for your compliments. Hope you will be posting a pic of your Feb table with the mirror centerpiece.

Gail, thank you. I've left this tablescape out for a week. We have eaten a couple meals there but I'd like to have some company over. Hoping maybe tonight, as after church, we are going skiing and we hope to have a couple friends for an apres ski meal - the table may look good but the food will be VERY casual!! I am hoping to put it all away this week and do a Valentine one.

Susan, thanks! You probably saved a TON of $$ not buying Partylite! My aunt sold it, so I got a lot of deals but still spent way too much when I see so many similar things out there for much less. The apothecary jar in the 1st photo (with the plates)is one I got at 1/2 price last year after Christmas. I don't put candles in it but decorate it for the seasons. Would like to get more of those jars.

Jane, glad you liked the "guided tour"...thought it might be a bit too much detail but I know when others do that, it helps you focus on things you might have missed.

Kathleen, thank you. Yes, there are going to be a lot of possibilities with my new plates, just love them!

Bright, thanks, I appreciate your compliments.

DD

DD,
Your table is spectacular! Probably because we don't get much snow here, I am anxious to try some of your ideas. I KNEW there had to be a reason I snatched up an icy wreath at our local junky Goodwill last week but now I know what the reason is! I love your square vases, the wreath, the lights. What's best about your tablescape is that I can translate it (well, up to my abilities, anyway) to my rustic style--so it's universal!

- Magpie

DD,

OK. Every time I read through this post I get dish envy. I try to ignore it, but it comes flashing back when I scroll past all the pictures. Will you pleeeeease share the name and manufacture of those plates. I just love them.

OA

Your tablescape is beyond words, beautiful! I love how you've hung snowflakes above, too.
Lynn

Gorgeous table and accessories. I love the dishes.

Magpie, thanks! We get A LOT of snow here so any "wintery" decor gets its fair share of use! If your 'icy' wreath isn't Christmas-y, you will be able to use it lots too as they come in handy for anything "sparkly" you want to do. I'm sure you will do a great job at your "translation" of a winter tablescape - love to see pics!

OA, you are funny! On the back of the plate it says "Queen's" and then "Fine Earthenware" I know my DD got them at HomeSense which I think is like your HomeGoods. They definitely aren't fancy china or anything, just "everyday" kind of plates but I love them, especially since my DD picked them out for me!

Lynn, thank you! Those snowflakes are hung from the chandelier and usually stay up for all my tablescapes until March.

PD, thanks for your compliments!

DD

Funny? Funny! Hey, I'm serious, kiddo. If I don't have to work too late tonight, I'll be off to the store in search of those plates. I'm a woman on a mission and nobody better get in my way!

Beautiful !!! Very calming !!!

Kim

OA, you are STILL being funny! I sure hope you are able to find the plates!

Kim, thank you! Although I don't use it much, I, too find blue & white a very calming colour combo.

DD

OA, good luck with your search, I'd love to have a set of plates like these too. I don't like all blue/white patterns, but this one is so pretty. That "I want it" bug strikes again! LOL

Luvs