The past few holidays my hustle and bustle kept me from decking the halls to the full extent I enjoy. This year, I’m getting a little more in the swing of things. It feels great to walk past each room and be reminded of the joy of the season. Here’s a peek at my dining room.
My inspiration this year came from my Great Aunt’s china. When I called mom to inquire about the “tacky starburst” china. She was more than happy to pass it along to me. Don’t you just love this design? I’ve layered it with a silver charger. I will be mixing this with casual glassware and my crystal. I’m in search of mini silver revere bowls to use in the center of each place setting to place a special “firecracker” for my guests.
If you think you spy ice below my charger, you are kind of correct. When setting the table this year, I opted to move a smaller round table and skirt it into my dining room for more intimate dinners. Over the table skirt, I placed a piece of glass. Atop the glass I poured two boxes of Rock salt and smoothed it evenly across the surface. I placed a starburst engraved mirror I found locally at Clement in Hillcrest in the center of the table. On top of this I chose a cluster of mercury glass and clear class votives. For a more formal meal, I will do a small arrangement of white or green spider mums to echo the starburst effect of the china. I scattered gold and silver starburst ornaments across the tabletop. At night with candles lit, the light bounces off the minerals on the table giving an ethereal icey glow.
I carried the starbursts over to my buffet. Aren’t these little ornaments divine? Would you ever believe I found them at the ever so not glamourous WalMart!! I wired clusters into a fresh mixed garland.
I mixed in some gold and silver glass ornaments in my favorite creamware terrine. This is one of my favorite design tricks in the holidays. Fill any open bowl or urn with these classic, inexpensive balls for a touch of holiday flair for any room.
Put it all together and what do you got? Voilá! My simple Christmas buffet garland.
One of the things I love most about this starburst, silver and gold motif is that it will move nicely into the new year. I will have even longer to enjoy it. Check back tomorrow for a peek at my mantle as we celebrate a gracious holiday around the house.
Merry Christmas, Ya’ll.
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