I love all the sparkle that metallic colors add to holiday and Christmas decor,
like the twinkling star and silvery bells around these candles.
I light candles everywhere around my home at Christmas!
My silver and gold Christmas Tablescape has a darker, antiqued, vintage look, I think it adds character and warmth to an intimate gathering of friends and family.
Our table is a handcrafted wood slab, but I decided to add two layers of tablecloths this year for a more festive look.
I found these tablecloths at the only shop in town that sold one this size.. inspirati and I have to tell you that Wendy Brownie’s shop is the most beautiful, warm, inviting and inspiring shop I’ve been in for a long while. The service is impeccable, she wants you to stay a while, and browse while you sip on a cappuccino and sample a Poor Boy Fle ur de SelCaramel. Her staff all have decorating expertise and show you such a myriad of options.
The bottom cloth is a base that is changed by adding a different square top for a layered look.
The square linens all flip over so there will be a second, lighter look for spring.
I selected some white with a few red roses and berries that were hand-tied for a simple winter bouquet.
I offered to host our group’s Christmas dinner this year and couldn’t wait to decorate for the event.
With ten of us, it was easy to create a warm space where we could all join together.
I was happy to use the gold chargers from Christmas past and our china has gold and silver bands.
Originally, I had both tables decorated.. you may remember my white, silver and red table..
But in the end, our caterer suggested we move our bench aside and bring in additional chairs so we could all toast the Christmas season together. This was so much better than sitting in different rooms.
Chris Halpin’s company Manna Online created a beautiful menu with amazing flavors.. and excellent service.
It was a first for me to have a dinner catered and it was such a treat to be a guest in my own home!
We started the evening with sparkling glasses of Babot Cava Brut, Chris’ recommendation.
It was fantastic, a silky and not intrusive and very affordable bubbly that is now my new favorite.
I decided to cut and paste the menu as a keepsake onto an 8×10″ Design page in Picmonkey, added a few graphics then printed them at home on card stock. I trimmed the sides and laid them on the place settings.
But as always, the evening was made perfect by the company of my beautiful friends and their spouses…
What a beautiful table, Barbara, you really have a talent for decorating. I’m sure the dinner was lovely but it surprises me that you didn’t cater it yourself, since you are such a wonderful cook. But then again, it is nice to feel like a guest in your own home too.
It’s snowing quite heavily in Toronto right now and I suspect we will receive more than the 5-10cm of snow that was predicted. Today will be more than a single shovel day for sure. Happy Holidays.
Beautiful table and elegantly printed out menu’s. This time of the year is super busy so glad you found time to host. Happy holidays to you! BAM
What a beautifully decorated table!
What a beautiful decorative setting…. everything!….. Diane
What a stunning table setting and I love the gold chargers and the menus placed on the crockery. And the menu sounds amazing, too – what a treat to be presented with a meal like this in such an incredible setting xx
Love your table setting! You need to post your recipe for the Chocolate Pot de Crème!!! I love it.
Gorgeous table! Really exceptionally well done – you’re such a decorating whiz. Sounds like a lovely party. We all wish we were there!
Barb, your table looks lovely. I especially love the large platter in the centre – it’s gorgeous! Your guests were lucky to have you host!
How lovely to be a guest in your own home where you could just relax, enjoy the special meal and spend time with your quests. I too am amazed at your decorating skills.
That is such a lovely table, Barb. Your dinner guests kne they were in for a very special evening before they even sat down. Christmas is you season, allowing your talents as decorator to shine. Of course, I’ll probably be saying pretty much the same thing when Spring/Easter rolls around. 🙂
What a glorious table! I happened to see a comment you left at The Clever Carrot, and I zipped over for a visit.! I am so glad I stopped by! What beautiful work. Happy holidays to you!
Happiest of Holidays to you Adri!! Do you have a website I can visit?? xx
What a lovely table to sit down to and that menu is inspiring. cheers… xo
What a beautiful table you set, Smidge. And the meal is really special, too. I love the silver and gold and can only imagine how much your guests must enjoy coming to your home! Wonderful photos!
Gathering with friends at your beautiful table must have been a lovely evening.
Lovely…as always! Happy New Year!
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