Tuesday, January 07, 2014

Work With It

Winter is a long reality here in Michigan and this winter is turning out to be a challenging one.  When the Christmas decorations come down I tend to leave some winter items up for a couple of months.  Today I have my dining table set for a friends luncheon.  It seems to make more sense to have a gathering after the holidays when everyone's life settles back into a normal pace.  If you would like to see last January's table from 2012 please click here.



 

After the holiday I was able to pick up two small fir trees to use as a centerpiece.  I dropped them into some shiny paint buckets I had leftover from Christmas.  I had used them for planting Paper Whites and  Amaryllis for the holidays.


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16 comments:

  1. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizTuesday, January 07, 2014 9:14:00 AM

    Greetings from one Michigander to another! Isn't this some winter we're having! I like your table- the tin buckets are cute with the little trees. I have some amaryllis coming up but they are growing so slowly I'm hoping I'll see flowers before the end of the mont. I think they want more warmth! Stay warm!

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  2. DebbieTuesday, January 07, 2014 10:22:00 AM

    Happy New Year from a Dixie Land which is much colder than we like it to be. If I'm miserable with our 17 degrees, I can't imagine Michigan!

    Love the whole thing, from the concept of meeting after the busy holidays to the table itself. It's just beautiful and makes me want to copycat you and invite friends for lunch.

    But, nah. I'll just stay here alone and whine instead.

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  3. PatTuesday, January 07, 2014 12:48:00 PM

    Miss Char,
    I L O V E SNOW. . .
    and I L O V E every item of this tablescape, dear friend!!!
    The Snowflake plates have me drooling, the snow globe Santa and the white Jingle Bells are adorable!!!
    This Winter White Tablescape certainly works for me!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  4. Lori LehmanTuesday, January 07, 2014 4:38:00 PM

    What a pretty table!! I love a winter white theme!! Have a wonderful day, Lori

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  5. UnknownThursday, January 16, 2014 6:17:00 AM

    Great table, looks very cozy. Great ideal to have a friends lunch after the holidays when everyone can really enjoy it.

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  6. Got My ReservationsThursday, January 16, 2014 6:48:00 AM

    Such a pretty table -- you can never go wrong with all white. I, too, keep some decorations up into January, but we try to get them down by MLK weekend. I'm on a roll this week. Are we going to get more snow up here in the freezing North?

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  7. Christine @ Rustic-RefinedThursday, January 16, 2014 7:25:00 AM

    Such a pretty table....love the white dishes:-)

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  8. Lady of the ManorThursday, January 16, 2014 8:28:00 AM

    It's been pretty cold in Missouri since Christmas. Your table is so pretty! You and your friends will enjoy a lovely luncheon.

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  9. TriciaThursday, January 16, 2014 9:39:00 AM

    That makes a lot of sense, entertaining friends AFTER the holidays. Your table is very festive with its wintry look!

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  10. The TablescaperThursday, January 16, 2014 9:48:00 AM

    So pretty! Perfectly icy.

    - Alma, The Tablescaper

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  11. Red Couch RecipesThursday, January 16, 2014 10:16:00 AM

    What a pretty table, and a great idea to do some entertaining after the holidays. I love your snowflake salad plate, and your stemware. Joni

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  12. Michele M./ Finch RestThursday, January 16, 2014 7:00:00 PM

    I'm in Ohio so I completely agree and understand a long winter, too.

    Your table for your friendship luncheon is beautiful. I love winter white and silver - and great job of those cute fir trees, they're awesome!

    Keep warm!!

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  13. Rosie M.Thursday, January 16, 2014 7:54:00 PM

    A very pretty table, and you've handled your theme perfectly. Wherever did you get those GORGEOUS snowflake plates?! Well done!! Rosie @ The Magic Hutch

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  14. Ann @ Corner of Plaid and PaisleyThursday, January 16, 2014 8:57:00 PM

    I love those white snowflake dishes! Very pretty winter white!

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  15. Deborah MontgomeryFriday, January 17, 2014 12:28:00 AM

    very pretty colors. love the plates!

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  16. UnknownSaturday, January 18, 2014 11:31:00 PM

    Your table is beautiful please tell us(me) where you got the snowflake plates I love them.Susie

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