Vintage Chic Tablescape {Tons of Pics}
December 6, 2011 by Aimee • 69 Comments
My Noritake Parchment china tea cup and saucer! If you ever have wondered about the durability of china, trust me, use it and don’t worry! For seven years now I’ve been hosting an annual Mother-Daughter Tea Party for our friends and we’ve used it every time. The girls are now nine so that tells you how much these pretties have been exposed to. They’re in perfect shape! I use them often and it makes me smile every time I pull them out! I do hand wash them, {well, actually my mother in law does because she’s just that sweet} but seriously China is meant to be used!
All the crystal candleholders and at least half of my crystal dishes are from garage sales or were thrifted {can thrift be used as a verb?} from my two favorite thrift stores. My Stud surprised me with my Wilton Armetale Tea Set for my 30th birthday {yes, I’m old, haha}! I think perhaps it will forever be my favorite gift!
My mom picked this candelabra up a long while back at a garage sale {I think}, if she reads this, maybe she’ll comment {maybe}!?!? My family and I drove out and checked on her after a surgery and she sent me home with this super adorable piece that she had stashed in her guest closet, not sure what she was going to do with it. It’s so pretty I make a place for it every season! LOVE it!
I put a little clipped four inch piece of thin boa from the Dollar Store and wrapped it around the candelabra and topped it with garland pieces. The boa had to be glued so I used my glue of choice, my hot glue gun. My hot glue gun and I are now in a really BIG fight! I have a blister on each of my index fingers and one on the middle finger of my right hand. What was I thinking holding feathers while I glue them!?!? DUMB! Does anyone have the “cool” hot glue gun?! I’ve always been tempted. Don’t tell anyone, but this isn’t the first fight that the hot glue gun and I have been in!
It’s funny when you’re 22 and getting wedding presents, a crystal bowl seems nice, but not necessarily exciting!?! Can I just say, my crystal has now become some of my favorite pieces and for a sentimental fool like myself, it’s become a total treasure!
Um, I didn’t have a silver cake stand {add that to my Christmas list sweet photographer}. Along while back I found a bunch of bathroom tumblers in silver in clearance {90% off or something}. I picked up 8 and have used the life out of them! They were like a dollar and change and are so GREAT! I used them to hold silverware, party favor candies, etc. This time it was flipped upside down and I placed one of my silver chargers on it! Perfect makeshift cake stand!
A little peek at my tree. Phew, glad it’s blurry because I can’t wait to surprise you with it soon! I mean, it can’t be too much of a wait, we’re already in December, right! I can’t wait to see your tree! I haven’t seen many posted yet, but I’m excited to go exploring soon!
There are my Anthropology Knockoff Snow Globes! They make me smile and are perfect gifts, too. My friends at My Sister’s Suitcase are re-posting them right now. Here.
I LOVE using a bit of rustic like these pretty pine cones that we picked up when we visited Tyler a month ago. I am totally envious of all of you who have ample supple of beautiful pine cones.
My Wilton Armetale pattern is William and Mary and you can buy it from Amazon {through me} if you click here. It never ever has to be shine and it’s absolutely GORGEOUS! There are other Wilton Armetale pattern options HERE.
These beautiful goblets look so much like Potterybarns, I mean seriously Garden Ridge did GOOD! Back in the day when I stocked up, they were $1 each. They may have gone up since then, everything has lately, right! Don’t even get me started on groceries!
I took a few more of those Target mini ornaments, cut the string and wrapped it around the stem of my goblets with a little knot. So simple, but so pretty! On the day of our {Winter White Brunch}, I’m going to write the names of each guest on the little ornaments so we can keep it straight! It’s a take on a wine charm I suppose!
Close your eyes, right now! Don’t peek at the Kitchen Christmas tree, I mean it!
My Noritake Parchment China. I bought two sets lots of Christmases ago off of Amazon for a ridiculous price. I’m going to look it up and post the price tomorrow at the bottom of this link. The fun thing is, my china is sold at large department stores for a much higher price so definitely check around and find a color theme that you love! You don’t have to pay high dollar. I would ask how long your set has been around so you don’t end up with a partial collection and get sad that the retire it and you never had a chance to buy the gravy boat or something.
My apothecary jar usually is a candy jar, but for Christmas it’s transformed {we’re eating mainly cookies anyways this time of year} into decoration. I added the rest of my mini Target ornaments inside.
A few years back I bought those darling little dessert bowls at a garage sale along with a BUNCH of other pretties. I mean seriously it was the best score of my life. I felt like a long lost relative had passed away and left it all to me {but there was no sadness involved}. I’ll show you more of those pretties on other tablescapes. It’s amazing what $25 can buy you at a garage sale! But, it does take a lot of busts to land a major score!
Eight of my Bloggy Friends are together hosting an AWESOME Christmas Party over the next two weeks. You’re going to want to check each site out FOR SURE! And I’d love it if you’d share your pretties at each of our parties! I’ll definitely be linking up and checking your sites for inspiration!
Your tablescape is gorgeous, looks just like the ones from the magazine!!! Well done!!!
Beautiful! Your tablescape is inspirational. I have that same china and love it – definitely agree that china is meant to be used! I’m jealous of your apothecary…another one of my casualities I was telling you about when a shelf fell!
Love everything about your tablescape – from the soft colours, to the touches of nature, to the snow globes.
Space46~ You are so very kind! I can hardly stand it! I’m coming for a visit right now my new friend!!!
Thanks so much Kristen!!! We are twinkies I think!!! Oh my goodness, your apothecary too. That is AWFUL? I can’t for the life of me think of where I got mine or I’d send you there…I think at the Home Good store. Do you have one of those near you!?!?
Beautiful! Your snow globes look great on your table. Can I come to breakfast
wow!!! I love anything white and silver!! stunning!
Oh my goodness this is so beautiful! You did such a good job! I love how its monochromatic but far from boring or dull. I would definitely enjoy sitting down to brunch at this table.
Beautiful table, Aimee! I love, love, LOVE all the details. And, I love your colors. So very pretty. I bet that was a FUN brunch!!
Pinning to my tablescapes board!!
So beautiful!! I love all the white. It makes it so romantic!
Your table setting is gorgeous. I love everything about. Very elegant!!
Ruth
I love every single detail…
But I am COMPLETELY GAGA IN LOVE with those mason jars turned upside down and filled with trees!
If I borrow that….I promise to give you credit and link back to you! GORGEOUS!!!
Hugs,
Lana
PS I’m your newest follower!
Simple it may be but there is an elegant flare to your table. I saw the Anthro snow globes the other day and thought they would be fun to make and here you’ve done it. They look great!
Lucky folks who get to come to your pretty party! Thanks for sharing how you achieved such a great look for your table. I saw your post over at “Savvy Southern Style”.
Good morning Aimee, beautiful table. I had to laugh at your glue gun episode. I have just started after how many years….to have a bowl of water near by so that WHEN I DO BURN MYSELF WITH THE GLUE GUN…it is inevitable…I QUICKLY place my little burned fingers in the bowl of water and the fire is put out IMMEDIATELY! Why I didn’t do this years ago before my fingerprints were forever removed from my fingers I do not know!
Your china is beautiful, and that table is gorgeous. Love the walls, the mirror with the wreath…all of it…you did an amazing job and magazine worthy if I may say so!
Have a blessed week.
Debbie
Hi there…I adore your silver, especially that gorgeous bowl. Wow! Beautiful Tablescape. Maybe one day, I’ll be able to do something ever so slightly comparable! xo
What a feast for the eyes… Stunning! I love that you add so many photos. Pure eye candy =) Thank you!
Your table is simply stunning…I love it!! You have so many pretty pieces! Love all your silver and crystal. hen we first get married we wonder when we’ll ever use it…then later we can’t figure out how we did without it!!
Happy Holidays! I am a new follower. Came from Sherry’s party!
XO,
Jane
Your table is breathtaking! I am going to pin this– it looks like it is straight out of a magazine!
Gorgeous! So many wonderful details ~ you thought of everything! Thanks for sharing… visiting from SSS.
Merry Christmas!
Gorgeous! So many wonderful details ~ you thought of everything! Thanks for sharing… visiting from SSS.
Merry Christmas!
This table is stunning! I love your little touches on the candelabra and the silver with the white is beautiful. All the crystal adds that little bit of sparkle that brings the table to life.
Beautiful! I love the silver and white and the pops of green are just enough. Great job!
your table looks wonderful i love it xxx
Lucky guests…to be invited to your brunch…the table is gorgeous!
It looks so elegant–I love it!
visiting via Whipperberry…I think your table looks great!
Simply Stunning!!! I love everything about it.
Beautiful tablescape, Aimee! I just love the white with the silver and green touches… so elegant!
I feel like everytime I click a link, it leads to you! Apparantly we have great taste
Love your tablescape! Thanks for sharing!
Ahem…I’m waiting on my invitation to arrive in the mail!!! Aimee, this gorgeousness must just ooze out of you, seriously, does it ever end? I love the contrast of your dark dining chairs with all the sparkly silver and crisp white. ~Jen
p.s. Thanks for linkin’ up!
I’m like… drooling now. I’m so jealous of how you can just put together something like that! It looks fab!
Alyssa
Amiee everything is just beautiful I always use my china cant wait to set our table on christmas eve. Have a great weekend my friend.
Always Wendy
I couldn’t get to the “pin it” button fast enough! I love the simple elegance of your brunch!
Kerry at HouseTalkN
This is so, so pretty!!!! I’m inspired.
Lovely table! I love winter whites!
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DaNita
Beautiful, elegant, amazing! Great attention to detail. All I can say is when’s dinner! Great job!
Absolutely beautiful! I’m going with a winter white theme this year too.
Wow, what a stunning table and home! The white and silver looks so bright and festive and all your little touches look amazing!
Best Christmas wishes,
Natasha.
Tons of wonderful ideas. Thanks!
Dreamy whites… my favorite! Aimee you outdid yourself again! I think my favorite peice is your candelabra… the perfect addition to your decor. Love it, love it, love it!
Love your table, I’m totally pinning it! Can’t wait to see what other decor you have.
Visiting from {Primp} Love your tablescape and your pictures are so clear and bright! Great blog post!!
Soo gorgeous! I love so many of your ideas! Sharing this at tonights party- thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!
Very beautiful and elegant looking.
Kathi
Your table setting is so fresh and sparkly! I love it! I hope your consider sharing your eye for design over at my Show & Tell link parties on Wednesdays. You can find it at mrshinesclass.wordpress.com
Sharon
Wow, all that eye candy…beautiful table!
Thanks so much for linking up to my Show & Tell party. I love your style. So, please come back anytime!
Sharon
Gorgeous, Aimee!! I’m really loving the use of white feathers for snow this year. Sooooo pretty! You are one creative gal!
xoxo laurie
I love the touches of silver on the table and the bits of greenery on your chandelier!
Jennelise
Wow! So elegant and beautiful, but still welcoming enough that your guests will be at ease. Thank you for posting!
Just BEAUTIFUL! Love all the pewter, silver and glass mixed with fresh greens & white! Merry Christmas!!
xo Lynda
Aimee your tablescape is simply gorgeous, elegant and inviting. Please share this fabulous post by joining our linky party, What’s it Wednesday this week. I hope you can join us. Have a fabulous Christmas!
Paula
ivyandelephants.blogspot.com
wow this was like a beautiful magical adventure gliding through a sea of white and silver wonders …. a magnificent post … you have created magic here … thanks for sharing and wishing you and your family a magical xmas…. xoox
truly enchanting…who would’nt want to sit surrounded by such lovlienss?
So Beautiful!!! Right out of a magazine! I love your style, and you obviously have great taste! I’m a new follower…love your blog.
Aimee, your table, chandelier and frame with wreath are wonderful! I love the way you accessorized your napkin rings and your centerpiece. I am sure it was all wonderful. Have a great New Year.
Stunning tablescape! I love it all in silver, just fabulous! Beautiful china and pretty elements too. Visiting from Susan’s TT. Wishing you a terrific and happy New Year.
FABBY
Really beautiful table. Love the trees in the mason jars, the beautiful pieces, your crystal and your great ideas! Wishing you warmth, good cheer and many, many blessings in the new year.
Hi Aimee,
Love your table, it is gorgeous.
It truly looks like a winter wonderland! Your china pattern is so pretty. It all looks so elegant, and I am with you on using that china….
I really love setting a pretty table because I think it makes people that sit there feel very special…at least that is how I feel when someone goes out of their way to go to all that trouble.
Love the beautiful wreath too, what a great idea to just flip it over.
Also know what you mean about those glue guns, have sure burnt mine enough, and I finally did get a low temp glue gun it is much better to use, but sometimes I don’t know if it holds as well, actually it has been quite awhile since I have used it tho, so don’t even remember how well it works. lol
I see you are like me when it comes to lots of pictures……lol
oh yea, and your lil trees in the jars were simply adorable too, and I liked having just the touch of green and the pinecones. Really enjoyed my visit.
Take care hon,
Blessings, Nellie
Aimee- I’m looking into buying new flatware and love yours. Do you know what pattern it is? Do you have more than one set of silverware for different uses, or do you find that pattern to be versatile for everyday use? Thanks. -Amanda
@AnonymousAmanda, thanks so much for asking! I have one set that I received when I got married. I’m so glad that I chose these because as we’ve lost a couple to the disposal and a few have been left at my hubby’s office, it’s been so simple to reorder because it’s a never-expiring set. They’re made my Oneida and the pattern is called Marquette. They’re pretty for fancy, but definitely great for everyday! Here’s a link to check them out.
Oneida Marquette
Hope that helps! XO, Aimee
What a stunning table! Really, just gorgeous. Love the mix of old and new and that tea set is fabulous. A little while back I got one of the mini $2.99 low temp glue guns at Hobby Lobby and it is GREAT for quick lighter weight jobs. I can almost touch the glue right out of the barrel and it doesn’t burn. So nice considering I have a few scars from the hot mama glue gun!
@Jennifer L. GriffinThanks Jennifer! You are so sweet!!! I totally have been wondering if those work as well. Now that you mention it, most of my projects are seasonal…being able to take them apart without as much effort may not be a bad thing…and saving myself from those AWFUL burns would totally be great! I totally hear you on the scars! If you look at my fondue pics, one of them shows a hot glue gun scar on my index finger. How it got me at the knuckle, I have no idea! I need to see if Hobby Lobby has one of their usual 40% coupons running again this week and treat myself!
Such beautiful tableware and I love your little snow globes.
Love the white and silver! I just picked up my first set of silver serving dishes and I am loving how it looks with all the sparkle of Christmas! Visiting via Rhoda’s!
Gosh, Aimee, this is such a gorgeous setting! Everything is so sparkly and shimmery! I love it! I had to smile when you mentioned the Garden Ridge goblets. We used to have a Christmas brunch every year; and the Garden Ridge clear double old fashioned glasses (which we used for juice) and the clear dinner plates were my big score! I have about 40 of them; and I haven’t used paper plates/cups in years…lol! At $1, they were a steal; and they go with everything!
Very beautiful! I love the Parchment pattern! Very clever idea for the cake plate!
Oh that is so beautiful! I love how you flow with simplicity – there’s such beauty to it. And absolutely everything on there flows so beautifully! I love it.