Christmas Dinner

Even though I am not having dinner at my house this year I still had to "set" the table.

 I found the apple cone form at the thrift store. This is a traditional colonial display. It sure does take A LOT of apples.....I have three pounds and there are still some bare spots!
 The traditional way is to use Magnolia leaves at the base and sprigs of boxwood to fill in. I didn't have either one. I improvised with fake evergreen.
 Then I added a few small pine cones.

 The table cloth is from the thrift store. It is a little short.

 The dinner plates were my mother-in-laws. They are old, produced in 1938 when Spode was manufactured in England. Now so many pieces are made in China I don't buy them anymore. Besides that I have plenty! The back of the plates say "Wishing you a Merry Christmas."
Merry Christmas!

7 comments:

  1. Great table and great thrifting finds. I have been looking for an apple cone but no luck yet.

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  2. Beautiful tablescape and your apple one display is beautiful. I love the pineapple, such a lovely traditional centerpiece. Thank for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  3. Hi, I popped over from TTT and I think this is my first visit to your blog. Your table is so beautiful and I love your apples and pineapple centerpiece!

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  4. Great job on the centerpiece! I have one of those cones, but didn't use it this year. I also love it with lemons and limes! Your vintage tablecloth looks great with your Spode plates. What a treasure!

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  5. Hi, I just found you. I am your newest follower. Your table is lovely. I especially love the centerpiece. Happy New Year to you. I hope you stop by and visit,....Linda

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  6. Beautiful table!! I know what you mean about the dishes made in England. MOST of my Old Country Roses was made in England. Your tablecloth is perfect with your dishes!

    Happy New Year!

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  7. I just love those apple/pinecone centerpieces. I have a wooden form (somewhere) that I haven't used in years. I do remember that it used a lot of fruit! I'm thinking I need to resurrect my stand for next year's table.

    Your tablescape is lovely. That Spode pattern is one of my favorites. It looks great on top of your vintage tablecloth. And I love your flatware, too.

    Happy New Year!

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