The last few mornings….it has been cold!
In fact, when I went out to get the morning paper, I could see my breath.
Have you ever wondered where that little puff of steam goes?
I mean, it rises into the air and sometimes…..
…….I wonder, of all things, where is it going and will it come back down to earth?
Sorry, didn’t mean to get into that deep subject over a few degrees on the thermometer.
The cold snowy weather in most parts of the U.S. leads me into my tablescape for today.
A Winter Wonderland of icy crystals, iridescent snow flakes and silver mercury candlesticks and white candles.
I started with a drift of snow down the center of the table and scattered iridescent snow flakes here and there.
I found the icy crystals that dangle from the Mercury candlesticks eye and light catching and perfect for the centerpiece.
I also placed sparkling votives down the center of the table, along with mercury glass trees.
The square silver chargers give a sparkle to the white dinner plates. Atop the dinner plates are salad plates with a touch of silver on the rim.
I chose pewter not only for the wine glasses, but for the cup in the center of the place setting. I added the whimsey of a white snowball ornament for guests to take home as a favor.
And the pewter mugs will be used for hot chocolate or coffee after dinner.
Mercury glass candlesticks hold pure white candles and for the candle ring, I used Valerie ParHill’s sparkly candle ring dripping with elegance.
The thing that I am most excited about is the crystal knife holders.
Have you ever????
My dear readers, I have a confession to make…until about 2 years ago, I had never heard of individual knife holders.
I know, I know….aren’t that the cutest things?
Of course we all have heard of individual salt cellars (click here) and butter dishes, (click here) but when I saw the knife holders, I fell in love with them.
I mean, who hasn’t wondered where to put that knife that has been dipped in butter?
We don’t want to place it on the pretty tablecloth so of course we place it across the top of our dinner plate.
BUT….
who has had it slide off the dinner plate, messing up the tablecloth anyway?
Raise your hand.
Yep, my hand is held the highest.
So when I saw these knife holders, I just had to have them.
It is interesting because they come in all kinds of finishes, but I liked the crystal and you can find them here, if you are interested.
I used a white dinner napkin with a white shear napkin over it…I like to use double napkins because it seems to make the setting a bit more, well, glam for lack of a better word.
The napkin rings are white and sparkly and I found them at Old Time Pottery on sale a couple years ago.
Now, I won’t use the butter knife holders at a casual dinner but for a special dinner, I will place them on the table.
The flatware, you have seen before in a number of my tablescapes.
They are the silver twig flatware and can be found at Pier 1.
Believe it or not, the snow flake stemmed glasses came from the dollar store a few years ago.
I am not sure they have them this year but they were definitely a bargain.
I have used them in several Winter tablescapes.
The below pictures are showing the table with the candles lit.
I just love the soft glow of candlelight, don’t you?
Sooooo romantic.
It makes everything sparkle.
Stay warm, my friends and I hope you enjoyed looking at a Winter tablescape, as you might be digging out from under a foot or so of snow.
Blessings Always!
What a lovely table setting. I love all of the details. And l love the individual knife holders.
thank you…I try to use the knife holders as often as I can. Love them
Kari, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful tablescape with us at the Homestyle Gathering link party. It was fun to “meet” you here today.:)
my pleasure Rita
Ditto! Love having you join us, Kari!
thanks julie
You know how you have an idea or a list of what you want to accomplish today? I had “planned” on taking my dining room apart to paint the walls first thing this morning. But after seeing this I am going to have to assuage my creative side first, with a pretty tablescape. Loving the dish stack you did and the tribute to the frosty weather we’re all getting. Just gorgeous!
Thank you Christine….you are a dear friend.
I”m shivering just looking at your table. 😉 Thanks for sharing! Hope you’ll link up at Homestyle Gathering! Thanks for hosting Celebrate! 😉
I will link up Julie…thanks for asking.
I hope you used this table for a special dinner, it is truly a glamorous and elegant table, perfect for a special occasion dinner .
Definitely for a special occasion. 🙂
Oh Kari this is lovely! It is so fitting for this time of year especially in Mid-Michigan. This morning the actual temp was -6. Shiver me timbers! The knife rests are gorgeous and I will be on the lookout for some. You have some amazing table styling skills!
Thanks Sandra…the frost is on my table if not outside here in Florida. LOL
Beautiful Kari!! I love all the silver, white and sparkle!
Jenna
I hope you are keeping warm and cozy…our temp here in SW Florida this morning was 41 degrees…that and the KC Chiefs lost their Super Bowl chances to questionable officiating. But we were not the only ones…the Saints got a few lousy calls too in their game against the Rams. Just was not meant to be this year. But you know that feeling I am sure because of your team. Don’t know why we get so worked up. LOL thanks for stopping by.
I thought KC got robbed when they lost that game, I think that sudden death rule is so unfair! Yes, all the great teams lost in the playoffs this year! 😂 Freezing here!!
I hope I did not come across as a sore loser…there always has to be a winner and a loser and I accept that…..and I know life is not fair, I taught my kids that all their lives…but sometimes one has to stand up and say changes need to be made in the OT rules to give everyone a chance to either make it or break it. Thanks Jenna
The amount of different textures, surfaces and details you’ve used make this a particularly lovely table! It’s hard to pick out only one or two items to focus on, but I am very much taken with your silver trees. They make a magical forest!
Thanks Sandra, I love the pristine look of silver and white…it is magical and thank you so much for your comments. Happy New Year to you and yours.
Kari, I love everything about your Winter table! Your attention to detail is amazing! I love those Valerie Parr Hill candle rings. I have so many of her items and picked up a lot more this week on her 25th Anniversary show. Thank you for sharing the knife rest link. I follow so many tablescape ladies in Brazil and they are always using them on their tables. I’ve been thinking of a way to make my own. I’m heading over to Amazon now to pick up 6 to use on my tables. I actually have breakfast and dinner at my styled tables and I’m always so worried about that rouge knife and staining the tablecloth.
Catherine
Smashing Plates
Catherine, ahhhhh yes! I love Valerie’s items too….the first thing I bought from her were her wreaths many, many years ago and since then, I have been hooked. I missed her anniversary show, :(…and most of her pretty things are sold out right away so good for you for being Johnny-on-the-spot!
How interesting that the knife rests are used on the tables from Brazil…they are also used in Europe.
I have friends who live part time in Miami and part time in Rio, I shall ask them about their tables…for some reason we have never discussed that aspect.
(Tam, if you are reading this, chime in please)
Thank you for your comments, Catherine.
Kari
Always love your ideas! Thanks for inspiring us to make each day special for our family.
Thanks Bev…you inspire me to put it all out there for all of you. Bless you and yours. Hugs.