Plaid Patterns for a Warm and Cozy Christmas Table

Now that December is here, it's time to set tables with pretty china, shimmering glassware, and the glow of metals! All given depth with black accents and the warmth of brightly colored fabrics. I admit to liking all of these all year long! But especially during the Christmas season these are some of the things that heighten anticipation and joy.

  

I've joined a Christmas Tablescape Blog Hop

Pumpkins and Flowers — A Fall Tablesetting

After a long time coming, I'm enjoying everything about fall — the crisp cool mornings followed by warm afternoons, the beautiful color display outside my windows and on leisurely drives, and the exchanging of invitations for cozy lunches.

Today I'm sharing a table for four that I've set for lunch. As the season becomes busier, taking time out for the hearty foods of autumn in the company of friends and family is something to look forward to. 

  

An abundance of flowers amid a jumble of pumpkins sets the scene,

Thanksgiving in the Meadows and Ponds

Among all the holidays during the year, Thanksgiving has always been my favorite. Gathering with family and friends to share memories and laughter over memorable dinners creates a special kind of holiday! While others do the cooking and baking, I'll focus on setting a table that is welcoming and festive, comfortable with a touch of elegance. 

 

  

Today I'm joining a group of stylists who are sharing their ideas for setting special Thanksgiving tables!

A Shadow on the Floor — The Raven

It was the evening of October 31. I had planned an elegant dinner and set a table that was inspired by friends I had joined in a blog hop to celebrate All Hallow’s Eve. (You can access all their wonderful ideas below.)   

A Dozen Fall Tables to Celebrate the Season

After enduring the long, hot days of summer, I'm more than ready to enjoy the delights of autumn, which officially arrived today with the equinox! I thought I'd share a dozen fall tables that approach autumn design in different ways to celebrate the new season and inspire you (and me!) to design tablescapes with lovely colors and wonderfully iconic themes. Just click on each title to view the complete post!

 

1.  We'll start with a table that showcases the last of summer's wildflowers and the reign of fall's chrysanthemums in Acorns and Flowers. Deeply colored plates feature dramatic depictions of fall flowers and unique acorns on pretty linens highlight the last wildflowers of summer.