Here is my contribution for the Winter Tablescapes challenge at Cuisine Kathleen's for Let's Dish, a fun and always exciting meme she hostess every Wednesday night. I used my sixteen place setting Lynn's Fine China, specially because it has small blue rose buds and I love blue, white and silver for a winter table. This china with the little blue buds, prompted me to use my cobalt blue chargers made at our past company. The table setting has white porcelain dogs from my dog collection, silver birds, some sterling silver elements, mercury glass candle sticks and votives, as well as Bohemian crystal candle holders.
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| The tablecloth was re purposed late in 2011, after I replaced my dining room and living room draperies with Hunter Douglass shades. I used it here, for my winter tablescape, because it's silver with soft blue lines..to continue with the slight touches of blue and of course, the silver. |
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| The sterling napkin ring in this head of the table was my Mil's and her initials, EC are engraved..sorry the glare doesn't let you see it clearly. At least you can see the little blue rose buds in the dishes, along with some pink ones, as well. |
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| and...in the other head of the dinner table is my Fil's sterling napkin ring, with his initials AC, engraved as well. |
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| The hand etched stem ware is Bohemian Crystal. |
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| The chandalier is an antique Italian, Marie Therese from early 1920's, Alejandro bought last year at the European Antique Shop and I totally love it. He surprised me with this gift!! |
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| I arranged my centerpiece with some snowed up pine cones that I have from a tree I had in my past home's garden...and in my vintage large blue and white English bowl, which I love and always keep it on my dinner table to enjoy. Again, using more touches of blue. You can see the tablecloth is of a silver damask, with pale blue lines along with some light gold ones too. |
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| By candle light only...so romantic! |
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| ...so here you have it, my Winter Tablescape. I hope you liked it, as I don't have just the right winter accessories, like I enjoy in some of your great table settings, cause you see, there's no winter here, as we know it in the Unites States...actually it's like a warm and sometimes colder spring and only in the high Andean mountains you can see lots of snow. Thank you my dear friends for your kind and generous comments you leave me, they always make my day!! Thanking the wonderful hostesses for having me at their great and fun parties each week and for featuring me sometimes too, you forever honor me! Let's Dish at, http://cuisinekathleen.blogspot.com What's It Wednesday at, http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com Vintage Thingie Thursday at, http://coloradolady.blogspot.com Thursdays Tea Things at, http://antiqueandteacups.blogspot.com Susan forTablescape Thursday at, http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com Richella for Grace at Home at, http://impartinggrace.blogspot.com The Country Home Maker at, http://hibiscushouseblogs.blogspot.com Sherry for Home Sweet Home at, http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com Courtney for Feather Nest Friday at, http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com Thrifty Things Friday at, http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com Rustic Restorations Weekend Linky Party at, http://homespunhappenings.blogspot.com Shine on Fridays at, http://oneartsymama.blogspot.com Ticked Pink at, http://504mainbyhollylafevre.blogspot.com Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop at, http://hibiscushouse.blogspot.com Jann for Share Your Cup Thursday at, http://haveadailycupofmrs.olson.blogspot.com Inspiration Friday at, http://atthepicketfence.blogspot.com Show and Tell Friday at, http://myromantichome.blogspot.com Simple and Sweet Friday at, http://rootedinthyme.blogspot.com Seasonal Sunday at, http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com Sallys for Blue Monday at, http://smilingsally.blogspot.com Marty for Table Top Tuesday at, http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com Beautiful Sunday at, http://ilivetowriteIwritetolive.blogspot.com Show and Tell Saturday at, http://bedifferentactnormal.blogspot.com Overflowing with Creativity at, http://itsoverflowing.blogspot.com Sunny Simple Sunday at, http://sunnysimplelife.blogspot.com Masterpiece Monday at, http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com Mod Mix Monday at, http://modvintagelife.blogspot.com  I will be participating in Tablescape Thursday at, Between Naps on the Porch |
Make sure and put my name by one of those place settings, Fabby. Absolutely beautiful, as always- I want to sit, eat, enjoy and converse! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteYou've created the perfect table for an elegant winter evening. Everything is perfect no matter the temperatures! Thanks for inviting us for a peak. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteLovely Fabby...but it's blue and white. Your table is lovely and reminiscent of a starry night with snow on the ground. Thanks for linking to Thursday Tea Things And Talk.
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Beautiful table, Fabby. Your china is very lovely. The cute white dogs look very regal sitting there. xo
ReplyDeleteFabby, you always set a stunningly beautiful table. I'd love to spend a cold winter evening enjoying the ambiance of this table along with good food and great conversation.
ReplyDeleteOh it's just beautiful Fabby!
ReplyDeleteI just love the porcelain dogs - what a pretty addition!
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I love seeing a table set for many guests and enjoyed seeing all those place settings of your beautiful china. The pine cones in the bowl make the perfect centerpiece!
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ReplyDeleteFabulous wintery setting Fabby.The selection of colors goes well with the theme.the dogs are so cute.everything looks classy....love..sujatha
It looks very pretty Fabby. I like that you repurposed your former drapes into the table cloth. The china is pretty and I love the blue and white bowl for the centerpiece. Have a lovely day. Hugs, Pamela
ReplyDeleteFabby, this lovely tablescape should be in Veranda magazine. It's so elegant, yet I love the simplicity of your centerpiece. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteFabby, this is absolutely stunning. I love the china, so beautiful and your crystal is stunning also. So elegant and so lovely. Hugs, marty
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm going to that party to say THAT's NOT a Winter Tablescapes. That's one of the most elegant Tablescapes - and for ALL Seasons - I've seen lately. :swoon:
ReplyDeleteI'm so in love with the dogs' figures you added for whimsy.
It reminds me of Van Gogh's "Starry Night". With Precious Biscuit Dogs. Doesn't get MUCH BETTER than that.
Wow!!! Big Wow, Fabby!
Thank you for sharing!
Fabby,
ReplyDeleteOh, dear friend, this is exquisite!!!
I love your china with the blue (and pink) rosebuds!
Your tablecloth is amazing with the blue and silver criss cross!!!
Dramatic candlelight sets such an intimate mood.
We have the cold weather, here on the Prairie...but no SNOW!!!
Thank you for sharing your Winter Tablescape!
Fondly,
Pat
Dearest Fabby,
ReplyDeleteLeave it to you for the most gorgeous combinations of fabric, silver, china and crystal. LOVE the tablecloth and also the way you put those pleated 'volants' on the side. You sure do have a knack for arranging all pretty things and it must have been a pleasure for your Mother-in-law for seeing a daughter-in-law develop the very same passion as she had. You inherited some very fine pieces!
Hugs to you,
Mariette
What an elegant table! I really love that pretty china pattern, and how wonderful that you have a nice sized set of it! I always enjoy learning the "back story" of the beautiful items you include on your tables!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous, Fabby! Your china is beautiful and the entire tablescape should be in a magazine!
ReplyDeleteFAbby, this is such a lovely table and certainly evokes a winter wonderland. Everything is so elegant, even the dogs standing at attention ready for an elegant service. I especially love the shots with your beautiful chandelier. It looks like icicles.
ReplyDeleteThis is really beautiful, Fabby! I love the gold flatware and the dishes, and I LOVE that gorgeous Chandelier!!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful table!!! =D
ReplyDeleteHola Fabby sabés que me gusta mucho tu blog, pero a veces no tengo la posibilidad de traducirte, por eso te pido que a la derecha coloques Translate (traductor)como el que tengo en mi blog y que lo tienen todos los blog para facilitar entender si te visitan seguidores que no conocen el idioma.Si no sabes cómo ponerlo te lo explico.
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Not sure I would know what to do at a table this elegant. Very nice job.
ReplyDeleteDear Fabby, you have the most awesome set of china ever. I so envy you. You have set another fabulous table. So elegant and fit for a queen. Love the white dogs. XO Linda
ReplyDeleteMy dear preciousa amiga,
ReplyDeleteQuetal mi amo? How's everything, a tu esposa guapo y nietas/hijas? Hope everyone is in the best of everything.
OMG... winter? You're talking winter, dearie? I am not tired of our winter. It become colder in each day. Imagine wirh -22 deg below zero? That's killing my nerves §:-)
You know that everything you share on your table, I always love and drool. So, beautiful and elegante.
You take care and hope to hear you soon. I just have the time to blogstroll when I am alone at home while GH is on his OT.
LUV yah, amiga.
/CC girl
Silver, white, and blue are some of my favorite Winter tablescape colors! Your china is beautiful, and I love the repurposed tablecloth. It's the perfect foundation for your table. (You already knew that, didn't you?) Everything about this table is elegant and inviting. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely. I love your winter setting so elegant. And those French dogs are the perfect tabletop hosts. Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteHi Fabby,
ReplyDeleteYour dining table is beautiful and the chandelier really caught my eye. Blue and white really capture the winter theme. I don't think I would mind not having winter at all. Dianne
Hi Fabby, Your formal table is so elegant, and the candlelight shot is beautiful. I always enjoy seeing your amazing collections. Linda
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job, Fabby! It amazes me how nicely those of you who don't experience the teeth-chattering cold like we do here in the Midwest, U.S.A. can so easily imagine it well enough to put together a tablescape that conveys all things wintry! Because we here in the middle of the country go through the 4 seasons every year, it's sometimes hard to remember that many others around the world don't! You did a wonderful job, and I LOVE the dogs...what a great touch! They're so unexpected. I think that's what makes them so perfect for this!!!! Have a great weekend there in the warmth!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love the unexpected touch of cobalt. You have such a lovely environment for your beautiful designs!
ReplyDeleteThat's gorgeous. Understated elegance!
ReplyDeleteOh Fabby, what a beautiful table, anything blue and white is always high on my list...and that chandelier is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteVerynlovely table for January - or anytime!
ReplyDeleteHI Fabby! Oh, your table is just gorgeous! The dishes are gorgeous and I love those little white dogs. I wish a Happy Birthday with to your hubby! You'll have to show us the cake you bake.
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
That china pattern is so pretty. What a great idea to recycle the window treatment for a beautiful tablecloth. Love the addition of all of the candles. They make the table so romantic, and those porcelain dogs are wonderful. Have a great weekend. laurie
ReplyDeleteVery elegant! Thank you for linking this up to Rustic Restorations Weekend!
ReplyDeleteYour table is, as always, lovely, but what really strikes me is how perfect your chandelier is for a winter tablescape. Somehow the glistening crystal drops remind me of snowflakes.
ReplyDeleteLa tua tavola è elegantissima!bella tovaglia e stoviglie,deliziosi i cagnolini!Baci,Rosetta
ReplyDeleteIt's set for absolute Royalty!
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Andie
Hi darling, your table is incredible, from the chandy dripping eye candy onto your beautiful candlesticks. I fell in love with your serving bowl and the sweet dogs.. just gorgeous.
ReplyDeletehugs ~lynne ~
Very elegant but fun with the dog figurines included in the tablescape. I caught a few glimpses of that beautiful chandelier too.
ReplyDeleteDear Fabby, your tablescape is so elegant, as always. Your china is sooo pretty and I love your treasured pieces from your Father, and the engraved pieces of your MiL and FIL. What a joy to use them. Happy Sunday to you!!
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ReplyDeleteThis table is so very elegant!!! I never cease to be amazed at all the gorgeous things you have! I do love the dishes with the little blue rosebuds, and your blue and white English bowl with the snowy pinecones. Your Bohemian etched crystal is stunning, as are all your sterling pieces. I also love the colors in your tablecloth; they're perfect for a wintry table.
Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your sweet comments. We've haven't visited in awhile, since I didn't get to do many tablescapes in 2012. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Denise
Like it?? NO! I LOVE it, Fabby!!The china is beautiful, and I could hardly wait to see the chargers--they're fabulous, as are the sterling pieces! All lovely. And yes, there's a place reserved just for you so we can share our hot chocolate--there's always a spot for you! ~Zuni
ReplyDeleteSo so pretty Fabby. Very elegant and refined. I love the white dogs.. Nice touch.
ReplyDeleteSo many pretty touches in your lovely winter tablescape, Fabby, and I was completely enchanted with your white porcelain dogs--love them!
ReplyDeleteHi Fabby! Thank you for linking up in my Beautiful Sunday series.
ReplyDeleteYou have a lovely table setting. Everything looks so special. It's even better than dining in a 5-star hotel. Wish I could have myself invited haha
Have a great weekend!
Fabby - you and I have already discussed how we do not have winters, but you have done a beautiful job of creating an icy tablescape. Everything is gorgeous, as always, but I really love the pine cones in the blue bowl. They look as though they have been dusted with the first winter snow. Wish I could see the real thing - lol!
ReplyDeleteThe bowl of pinecones gives your table some rustic charm among the elegant china and beautiful decor. I love the photo that brings the chandelier into the photo! Enjoy your day, my friend!
ReplyDeleteI love your winter table, Fabby. The plates and bowls are lovely, such dainty flowers. This so exquisite and elegant!...Christine
ReplyDeleteYour winter table is so elegant, and I absolutely love your chandelier! What a stunning piece. Lovely, as always, Fabby.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Babs
Beautiful Winter Tablescape! I especially love your gorgeous French Dogs! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove the winter table, especially the cute doggies. And silver makes me swoon!
ReplyDeleteTHanks for sharing with us.
Hugs,
Patti
Gorgeous table! Love the doggies.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing with us.
Hugs,
Patti
Fabby, Another gorgeous tablescape. Everything is just beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing at Simple & Sweet Fridays. You inspire all of us to set an elegant table. Thank You!
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Hi Fabby, I love your Winter table! It would fit perfectly in here with our 18 inches of new snow we got yesterday. Crazy, and it's still snowing! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
Fabby, Congrats! You've been featured at Simple & Sweet Fridays for this inspiring post. Thanks so much for sharing. Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteJody
It is beautiful, Fabby, the china is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI know you don't have winter there, so thanks for taking part anyway!
very elegant!
ReplyDeleteGreat blog! I love this elegance table setting. Silver chargers are perfect for holiday, event table setting and dinner party. Sterling Silver Candelabra are the gift for the wedding, also for home décor. It’s my Opinion that every dining room needs at least one special silver candelabrum.
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