Twelfth Night Table

17 years ago

Forgive me, it's rather simple and certainly not up to the caliber of some of the gorgeous, inspired tablescapes I see here, but this is our table for tonight's Twelfth Night dinner. I wanted to do a bit more, but DH is held up at the office with sick patients and won't get home 'till 8PM (if I'm lucky!). I may tweak it a bit, but he'll be too tired to really appreciate it much. The kids will . . . somewhat ;^P

Not a very special dinner either, just tortilla crusted talapia, risotto with Parmesan and white wine, a fresh salad and a nice bottle of wine.

Happy Twelfth Night . . . the 12th Day of Christmas and the Feast of the Three Kings!

Lynn

I keep these three kings santos out all year (this is New Mexico; we do that out here ). They've been out in the family room on the credenza through the holiday season. Runner is an antique from Belgium, where my grandmother is from. Votive holders are from HL. Christmas dinnerplates are Christopher Radko.

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dining_delight
17 years ago
Lynn, what a wonderfully appropriate centerpiece for a 12th Night Table!! Those 3 kings really set the tone for the meal! Love the detail in them. The white runner and candles give them a "holy" look as well. Makes me wish I had taken the magi out of my nativity and done such a themed table tonight...maybe next year! Your dinner sounds fabulous too! Hope your DH isn't too late!

DD
kathleen_li
17 years ago
Beautiful Magi, L!
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ncnana
17 years ago
Your things are wonderfully unique. The table itself is so beautiful, I would just love to run my hands over it. Is it very old? - Gail
Purplemoon
17 years ago
SO pretty. And I love your Kings! Plus echo Gail's thoughts on that table.

hugs, Karen
yachter123
17 years ago
Yes, agree with everyone, your pieces are unique & quite special for this 12th nite table! Not many of us would have the perfect pieces for this occasion!
bettyd_z7_va
17 years ago
Very nice. I really like your votive holders. And PLEASE give us a closer shot of your plates. I found some Christopher Radko salad bowls after Christmas and need some plates to go with them for next year.
Betty
mo13
17 years ago
Lynne,
Very nice. And your magi pieces are great - like the rest of your art, of course. :)

Mo
lynninnewmexico
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks for the compliments on the table, minimal though it was. Here's a couple pics of my better Christmas dish set. I took them last Christmas Season, before we got our new (old) table. The pics are obviously not staged, so please excuse the messy tablecloth. I didn't use the salad plates last night, as they're too Christmasy for Twelfth Night, IMO. What I'm looking for next are some less-cute salad plates to go with the dinner plates, for another, more elegant look.
*Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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This are my casual Christmas set:
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As for the table itself, I don't know how old it is. I bought it at a great consignment & antique shop down in Albuqerque this past May. I can tell you that it's solid mahogany, gorgeously carved, solidly made and very, very heavy.
Lynn
luvstocraft
17 years ago
Love your three kings, they are just perfect for this occasion. Love all your plates too, the checks and holly with berries are so pretty. Sorry your DH was kept late, being sick doesn't stop for the holidays does it? I'm sure it made him feel good to see what a nice table and meal you had waiting for him. Luvs
patty_cakes
17 years ago
Not to worry Lynn, you know you're appreciated here. Kids have tunnel vision, and sorry to say, it doesn't include a beautifully set table. They'll come a day when DS and DD will want to impress a certain someone, and guess who will be called on to help? You'll be appreciated then!

Your 3 kings are very unique~love 'em! A simple yet elegant table. ;o)
bonnieann925
17 years ago
So pretty Lynn. You have such beautiful accessories, the three kings are just lovely. The pure white table runner on your dark table is stunning. I like those red goblets and the red/silver votives.

We still have our tree up and aren't quite ready to let the Christmas season go!