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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Christmas 2009

Here are links to my Christmas posts from 2009.



Casual Christmas Dining...






Los Tres Reyes Magos...



Christmas Kitchen...













Christmas Bath...








White Christmas...









Southern Family Christmas...









Snow and more snow...










White Christmas table...

Christopher Radko table...

Hi all!! I am showing my Christmas table this week and linking up to Susan over at "Between Naps on the Porch" and "Tablescape Thursday."

When I saw the Christopher Radko "Holiday Celebrations" several years ago, I fell in love with the Christmas Tree pattern. It is by far my favorite of the "tree" patterns, and it came from Target! I saw these dinner plates in an antique store here last year for $50 each, so I got online and ordered the last eight plates they had last season for $19.99 for four.  So here we go...Christopher Radko!!



I absolutely love this pattern! I started again with the vintage silver chargers.



I rescued this glassware from ebay...my mom was ready to sell it, but I thought it would work, and it's so close I had to use it! Notice those adorable little teapot placecard holders...they were an early Christmas gift from my mom. If you remember the tablescape I did with the "Friendly Village," you will remember these "napkin ring" bows were tied around the sherbet glasses. I borrowed the flatware from my mom. It is a Gorham stainless pattern with a little touch of holly on the end.





I gathered white pine boughs and Balsam Fir for the centerpiece. The cranberry tree and candle holders came from a wonderful nursery here called Savannah Farms. They also carry all kinds of beautiful decorative items and floral arrangements.





I love the soft look of white pine...








And by candlelight...



I hope you enjoyed my Christopher Radko table! I look forward to visiting all your lovely tablescapes and getting more wonderful ideas. Thanks for visiting, and please come back again:-)

Merry Christmas, Anita

19 comments:

  1. I LOVE your table! The dishes are beautiful! The glasses are perfect with the dishes too! I posted a table at Susan's too. Please go take a look! Merry Christmas to you and yours!!!! XO, Pinky

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  2. Beautiful table, Anita, and I love the dishes and the glasses. I'm glad you rescued the latter because they look perfect with the former! ;-)

    XO,

    Sheila

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  3. Gorgeous! Especially the centerpiece!

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  4. Just beautiful, your dishes, your centerpiece all so wonderful, I think those are the prettiest Christmas dishes I have seen yet, and I have seen alot...love all your designs

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  5. I fell in love with these dishes too from Target. They are the best of the Christmas Tree pattern in my opinion. And to think they came from Target. I think I paid 12.99 for four plates. They are still available at Target, but have gone up to 17.99 for four plates. Your table setting is gorgeous. I like what you did, layering the plates. I coincidently posted the same dishes. Check me out....--Delores

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  6. Beautiful, beautiful tablescape. I love your centerpiece.

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  7. Anita...your table is stunning! Great deal on those plates. Thanks for sharing :)

    CHRISTmas Blessings!
    Gail

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  8. I also love that pattern. His dishes are so pretty and I'm so glad you got some for such a good price. They sell out quickly in Target. Beautiful centerpiece...just a wonderful table.
    Thanks for sharing,

    Linda

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  9. Beautiful tablescape- glad you added the adopted glassware to the scene- looks good together- the greenery adds a nice touch. Nice setup that is not too formal or casual.

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  10. Your table is warm and inviting. Love the plates. Have a great day!

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  11. I love your table! Love the centerpiece! Good thing you saved those glasses from eBay ~ they look great on your table.

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  12. What a stunning table. Love the dishes.
    Merry Christmas!

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  13. Beautiful table, loved the layering of the dishes. You did a wonderful job on the center piece. Thanks for sharing.
    Sandy

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  14. I love your table...the centerpiece is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

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  15. Anita, I love this table setting. Target has great prices on their Christmas dishes. The ones in my kitchen tablescape on rms are from Target, too. I hear you have more snow coming. I hope that doesn't mess up your choir get together again. I know you have been trying for some time now to have them over. Y'all will have a great time. Merry Christmas...Kim

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  16. Anita,
    Do you think you could make room for one more at your beautiful table?
    I adore your Radko china!! It's just my style!

    And I think the cranberry trees are the sweetest thing I have seen all season. I love them!
    Rhonda

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  17. Beautiful Anita, love that dinnerware and the details are great with it.
    Linda

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  18. This is all so beautiful -- so glad that you were able to get your dishes. The chargers are quite lovely and I love the cranberry tree and fresh greenery.

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  19. Beautiful table! I have been too busy with Cmas preps to participate, and I have lots of table hopping to catch up on!
    I am ready for this week though!

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