I had a friend over for a little Christmas time dinner last night. We met years and years ago, when my Mom had her gift shop and she was a customer. We rekindled our friendship when she attended the tumbleweed Cotillion and it's like no time has passed at all. So nice. She is over the top creative and such fun to be around!
I wanted to share my table set up. Remember when I did the brunch for my girlfriend last spring?
Well, it's almost the identical table setting, complete with my all time favorite black and white toile cones, but with a definite holiday slant.(see the holly?)
I always save all my little table setting items. (see the "You" name tag in the holly filled cone? "Me" and "You" works for everyone!) I keep them all in a drawer in the living room hutch, and they're then there when I need them. So easy and quick to set up, and it looks like I took an hour. (Now, how cool is that?)
Remember this, when you are creating something sweet for your table.
Tracey,
That table looks sooo wonderful, just right for a girls' holiday dinner, or gabfest!! Can't wait for tour tomorrow to see what else you have been up to.
Janet
Posted by: Janet | December 18, 2007 at 04:35 AM
Hey, I have those SAME white Plaltzgraff white dishes. Do yours get silverware metal marks on them? Mine do, and it's hard to get off. If yours get those marks too, how do you get them off?
Beautiful table setting, as usual!!!
Blessings,
Sher
Posted by: Sher's Creative Expressions | December 18, 2007 at 04:53 AM
I would love to know where you got the "wish" tickets...I've been looking for them for a long time...thanks! Your pictures are beautiful by the way!!
Posted by: Carol Bolton | December 18, 2007 at 05:02 AM
What a wonderful friend you are to host such a beautiful Christmas dinner. Lovely!
Hugs:)
Carol
Posted by: Raised In Cotton | December 18, 2007 at 05:43 AM
I sit in awe of your creativity. Note to self: Self, refer back to Cottage Industry for ideas for practically anything. :o)
Posted by: haus frau aka sherry | December 18, 2007 at 06:27 AM
I just love this table setup!Black toile is one of my all time faves too & what a gorgeous table it is. I would love to sit there.
Rhoda
Posted by: Rhoda | December 18, 2007 at 06:39 AM
Oh. How. Lovely! I just love, love black and white with a punch of something. This is a perfectly beautiful little bistro a la Holiday!
Posted by: Gayla | December 18, 2007 at 07:08 AM
I love this! I have black and white toile in my kitchen, as well! And, I use all white dishes! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Cathymac | December 18, 2007 at 07:40 AM
So lovely, and I love the black and white for Christmas. You are a good friend to go to the trouble of setting a table for two.. I'm sure she had a wonderful time.
Posted by: Liz | December 18, 2007 at 09:10 AM
I LOVE your black and white toile! So classic!
Posted by: Katy | December 18, 2007 at 10:31 AM
Beautiful as usual! I made some small cones for my Christmas tree - I should try some larger ones for my breakfast nook.
*bigfatsigh* you have such flare!
tina
Posted by: tinam61 | December 18, 2007 at 10:46 AM
That looks so nice and what a great idea for place names! I'm sure your friend enjoyed the visit.
Posted by: Wanda | December 18, 2007 at 11:40 AM
Gorgeous, your creativity is endless. You have a beautiful home. It is so nice when someone you are visiting makes you feel so special.
Posted by: Diane | December 18, 2007 at 12:02 PM
Just beautiful Tracey!
So festive and welcoming..
I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!
xo,
Kim
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | December 18, 2007 at 12:33 PM
Everything is so lovely here Tracey - the red berry trees make such a festive pop to the table. Love the mix of fabrics in b/w, and the cones on the chairs are gorgeous - your friend must have been overwhelmed by it all!
So, are we GO for the tour tomorrow? I'm planning to post either late tonight or early in the morning. I think you may have quite a few people participating - you may be a very tired hostess by the end of the day! However, it's great fun and thanks again for organizing this.
Posted by: Mary | December 18, 2007 at 02:18 PM
I wish I lived near you, because you would be such a fun friend!
It's great that you can take your existing scheme and just make a few additions to create a decorative change. The black and white is good for every season. It's beautiful with chartreuse green in Spring and yellow for summer.
I haven't tried it, but I have heard that Barkeepers Friend works for taking off utensil marks on white dishes. It's supposed to work great for old pyrex. It's a powder and comes in a shaker container like cleanser. I used to buy it in the super market to clean my copper and stainless steel.
~elaine~
Posted by: Elaine L. | December 18, 2007 at 10:42 PM
LOVE your table! Just love it!
Posted by: melissa @ the inspired room | December 18, 2007 at 11:13 PM
Hi,
my first time to post but love your style of decorating. Do you start out with a certain size of paper to make the cones? Love them and wanted to try those for Christmas.
Blessings this season
Kittie
Posted by: Kittie | December 19, 2007 at 08:30 AM
I love your decorating. The black and white is absolutely stunning. I am so impressed with your cones on the back of your chairs. Great job and a joy to look at. Thanks for sharing!
Joan
Posted by: Joan Fricker | December 19, 2007 at 06:09 PM
So cute! Love the little wish tickets and bells. Could you share your source for them? The toile is so classic. Love your blog. I rediscovered it today and have really enjoyed looking back through the older posts for inspiration. Thank you!
Posted by: m | December 19, 2007 at 08:49 PM