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Winter Dishes Tablescape (before I put them away!)

15 years ago

Ok, this is my 2nd tablescape ... "Billy" was the 1st. So I am trying (yet) to do Spring...but must put my winter stuff away...well, of course, can't put winter dishes away until I try a t'scape...so spent the morning on this:

My dishes are Pfaltzgraff Winter Frost (2001 - discont. 2006)...so I add when I can find good prices:

Here's the centerpc of pottery snowmen I've collected at various times & the beautiful big Winter Frost bowl which I use for a punch bowl at Christmas:

View of placesetting from side of table...added white snowflake plate on top of dinner plate ...two settings for DH & me...he just shakes his head as I've mentioned before we are "recliner diner(s)!"

And here's an end view (no snowflake salad plate)....

Here's gravy bowl, S&P shakers & mirrored star:

and the new goblets I found at a consignment store this year...they are so pretty!:

I found 2 place setting of flatware at Bed,Bath & Beyond on clearance for $2.99 ea...I bought them with winter dishes in mind...but now I'm searching for more! Hampton Oslo Hammered ...Target sells them but these are probably discont. or something! They are slim & nice & weighty:

I added these ceramic tealight holders & used battery tealights...aren't these snowmen just the cutest! I've collected them from diff places each yr.:

The centerpc snowmen & bowl & goblets I had on top of my fridge in a display & the dishes & water glass (not pictured) I keep out all winter on plate racks & such on one of my counters)...so, since it's 50 degrees today (YIPPEE!), time to put away! The 2 placemats I sewed from some lovely pinetree fabric I found Christmas shopping with friends.

Would appreciate any feedback on making improvements...as I am VERY new to this & learning so much from you all on here! Thanks for lookin'! Jeanne S.

Comments (15)

  • 15 years ago

    Jeanne, that is SO pretty! I love the blues (even Doll Baby's dress looks coordinated with the setting!
    You seem to be a natural at this table-setting business (and I'm a bright shade of green). I hope when you head out to your gardens and GJ stuff soon, you can still find time to be here and do tables during the summer. I LOVE seeing what you come up with.

    hugs, Karen

  • 15 years ago

    Jeanne,
    It's just great. I mean, JUST GREAT. You really have a talent for this. I love your squatty snowmen. Love the taller one too.

    You did a wonderful job combining all the different textures - twig runner, cloth placemats, pottery, glass, hammered flatware. It's just super.

  • 15 years ago

    Such a pretty way to end the "dreary" season and march on into springtime.
    I love it all! Love the snowmen, the little flakes napkin rings, the flatware and most of all the mini s/p sets at each setting.
    Job well done!!

  • 15 years ago

    Jeanne, your tablescape is just perfect! You have a really good artistic sense for doing these - which I already knew from seeing your vignettes and garden! Love your blue dishes, the color is similar to a set I have. I also love those little plump snowmen - I used to sell those in my store but never bot any. Wish now I had. All the elements go together so well.

    We are also often 'recliner-diners' and the last setting I did my DH asked if we were *really* going to eat at the table. I answered "not a chance as I'd have to wash and iron the tablecloth again". We both prefer our casual style and we're old enough to do what we want. ;-D

    Hope to see lots more TS's from you! Everything you do is inspiring.

  • 15 years ago

    Your table turned out GREAT. We just got dumped on again so I was thinking about setting another snow table but think I have put most things I could use with it away.

    Your Pfaltzgraff Winter Frost dishes are very pretty and look so nice with all your other decorations. Love the snowmen too.

    Punk

  • 15 years ago

    That's a WOW of a table, love everything about it, everything goes so well together, just perfect!

  • 15 years ago

    Those dishes are great, they are so simple and could be used a lot of ways. I like them with the woodsy centerpiece and the snowmen. The placemats go really well too. I'm so ready for Spring, I going to pick a big ole bouquet of daffidils today.
    Syble

  • 15 years ago

    Thanks for comments, ladies!

    PM, I am sure looking forward to spring/summer & getting back outside...you know the feeling cause you stay inside while I'm out! Thank you, *blush*...your home decor blows me away!

    OA & MM & LG...from you all, I am learning so much! Always have appreciated dishes ...especially pottery type! Thank U!

    The S&P shakers I won on ebay bid & really reasonable...I got 8 sets & right now I have 5 place setting of Winter Frost...did get stung on some bowls that listed as slight wear from GW online...got a set of 8 but they were very scratched up inside bowl & some even crackled wear! So may use for a mosaic project.

    punk, yachter & frou...SNow! Ugh...who wants to really look at "winter" decor anyway!!! YES, so ready for Spring like most everyone! I do love the Winter Frost dishes...love pine trees & these fit so good. Thank U all! Jeanne S.

  • 15 years ago

    Jeanne, your Winter Frost dishes are so pretty, I love the pine design on them, and your placemats set them off so perfectly! I'm so loving your centerpiece with those pottery snowmen and the twig mat. I love snowmen, but don't think I've ever seen pottery ones--gonna have to keep my eyes open for them now. I'm just really enjoying all the "texture" in this arrangement, you really do have a natural talent for doing pretty arrangements--both inside and outside. Luvs

  • 15 years ago

    I love that wooden runner, and your snowmen are adorable! It looks lovely.

  • 15 years ago

    Jeanne, so glad you are now into tablescaping as you've got talent! I love what you've come up with here for a little Winter 'Scape. The dishes are so perfect for your theme and the "fat" snowmen, greenery and bowl put on an angle on the table makes a lovely centerpiece. The "winter" stemware is wonderful as is the flatware. Your pics turned out wonderfully too! Looking forward to your next tablescape!
    P.S. LOVE your term "recliner diners"!!! LOL!

    DD

  • 15 years ago

    Thanks luvs, cindylou, & DD...enjoyed doing this & tomorrow the winter dishes are going in the top cupboards! Spring Fling for awhile!

    Used my old tripod...need some practice again...been using "auto programming" on camera for some time! Nice to do some manual settings...but definitely need some practice! Most my photography is outside! So, thanks DD!

    luvs...you'll get hooked on "pottery" as you start looking for snowmen! LOL! Jeanne s.

  • 15 years ago

    Jeanne,
    Never thought I'd like a tablescape in blue...just not my color. But I love yours because of the rustic nature of it. I like the placemats and napkin rings especially.

    What a nice job!

    - Magpie

  • 15 years ago

    J, that is a lovely table. Love all the blues...but now put that winter away!
    I have had enough snow..:)
    Really though, it is a very cozy table!

  • 15 years ago

    Love the "frosty look" on the stemware & the snowflake napkin rings. The winter trees on the darker blue placemats look great with the beautiful light blue of the solid dishes. Your snowmen are so classy! Beautiful setting for a winter meal!! Jan

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