Here We Go A Caroling!

Are you all ready for Christmas?  

Are your presents all wrapped? (mine aren't)  

Is your menu all planned?  

Is your table all set?  

Well there is one thing I can check off the list.  

This table setting is for Christmas Eve.  

I've had these Carolers forever. 

I love that they are timeless in their plaid and red velvet.  

A few years ago I picked up a set 

of the Christmas Carols salad plates 

after Christmas at Williams Sonoma.  

They go so well with the Pottery Barn Plaid 

dishes and some gold chargers that I had on hand.

I used the flatware that I picked up at World Market 

and Ralph Lauren napkins from Tuesday Morning.

The drums on this plate jogged 

my memory of a pair of drums 

that I had in the storage area.  

I placed one of the Carolers on top of one 

and put a plaid bow atop the other.

  There used to be a place in California 

when I lived there called Shinoda 

where I bought these drums.  

It was a wholesale place to buy all kinds 

of decorative items like greenery, baskets, ribbon 

and all things Christmas!  

I miss that place.  

Around Thanksgiving they would 

showcase all of the Christmas trees 

that they had created.

It was a great place to go for inspiration!

I tied a piece of jute with an acorn hot glued 

on it around the napkin 

and placed some berries inside.  

I have had more fun with my tables 

this year than ever!  

Maybe it's because my creativity outlet 

has been squashed by this whole house sale thing.  

I'm not complaining... 

well a little bit... 

but it is hard to keep everything 

clean and put away.  

I'm kind of a messy creative person 

and so I hate to drag all the stuff out 

knowing that I am going to make a mess.  

I used the last of my fresh greens above the table.  

I bought two at Costco after Thanksgiving 

and kept them in the garage where it is cool.  

They last a long time!

Merry Christmas to all of my readers!  

Have a safe and wonderful holiday 

with your family and friends.  

I can't wait to just relax and enjoy everyone!  

Check out my table that I shared yesterday 

if you are looking for table ideas...  

 Red and White Wonderland...

Better get to the wrapping!

Until Next Time,

Beaux R'eves,

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Christmas Brunch Table

I had this fun table planned 

for last week but I go so busy 

that it had to be put on the back burner.  

I finally got some time this weekend 

in between last minute Christmas Shopping 

and menu planning to get it all together. 

I found this adorable sign at Tuesday Morning

{photoshopped my name for the post ;) }

and it went in my cart as I browsed the aisles.  

That's what I do with things I am unsure of...  

I put it in my cart and then I think about 

how I am going to use it.  

If it has passed the test 

then it comes home with me at checkout time.  

Then wouldn't you know, 

I found these cute chalkboard 

Christmas trees at Target.  

See how things work out?!  

I am loving my red and white, 

plaid and toile theme in the Kitchen 

and Hearth Room this year.

I arranged some fresh greenery 

around the trees with red berries and pine cones.  

I used my Pottery Barn plaid plates 

and my Estate Sale red transferware bowls.  

The red and white goblets were from 

Macy's a million years ago.  

I thought my everyday flatware fit well 

with this table as it was a little traditional 

and a bit nostalgic.  

I had a few toile crackers 

left over from a few years ago.  

Do I keep everything, or what!!!

I love the chance to use these napkin rings 

with the built in tiny vase.  

You can tuck a flower or 

little bits of pine as I have here.  

The napkins are also 

from an Estate Sale this summer.

The red striped table runner 

was also a Tuesday Morning score.  

Oh My Gosh!!  

I forgot to mention that I used a Ballard Designs 

table cloth on the glass table.  

I am really liking the round table in the kitchen, 

especially when it is just the Mr. and I.  

The black sign and trees 

worked perfectly with my black chairs.  

I tied a red ribbon and a Christmas stocking 

ornament onto the ribbon 

and used a little bit of greenery.  

Let's have Christmas brunch!

I miss tablescaping!  

I always have so much fun!  

Stay tuned for my formal 

Christmas Dinner table this week.  

Until Next Time,

Beaux R'eves,

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Between Naps On The Porch

The Scoop

A Stroll Thru Life

Savvy Southern Style

What We Accomplished Wednesday @ Green Willow Pond

Swing Into Spring Wednesday @ DIY by Design 

Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground
Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home

Treasure Hunt Thursday @ From My Front Porch To Yours 

French Country Cottage

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