Dining in the bay

  The front of our home has two bay windows and tucked into the one on the first story is my attempt at a dining room since this home doesn't have a formal one.  I decided to set a very simple red and white Christmas table in this area.

I found this funky faux pine tree at Goodwill a few months ago.  I didn't hesitate to pick it up for a couple of bucks but had no idea what I would do with it.  As it turns out just adding a string of white lights up through the center of it made a lovely centerpiece in the bay.

 The table was layered with a white linen tablecloth that draped over to the table and on to the floor.  I added a linen topper over the tablecloth with a beautiful tatting detail.

 I set the "tree" on top of a mirrored cake stand, this gave it lift and also reflected the white Christmas lights back up through the center of the tree.

Next came the place setting,  this is Lenox's Winter Greetings set atop a garnet red charger.  Don't you love the way the tree lights reflect on to the dishes?

  I used simple linen monogrammed napkins wrapped with pearl necklaces to give the table a little more formal look but with a twist.

One tall candlestick was used with a pearl candle.  The detail of the faux crystals sparkle
 next to the tree lights.

The garnet red crystal adds yet another pop of red to a very minimal table.

 My fabulous Christmas Bunny oversees the table and those who will enjoy it.  I just love him and had to add him to the table setting.

 I hope your Christmas holiday is a joyous one.

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