Believe it or not, after all the tablescapes I have done, I have never owned "REAL" china. The Handsome Husband and I finally found a pattern we agreed on and have been looking at it for two years. We went out shopping during Thanksgiving weekend and ended up taking advantage of Bloomingdales AMAZING sale (got 55% of one set and 65% off the other). The Handsome Husband bought the china for my Christmas present. It arrived after one week and I have to tell you, the box was really BEAT UP. I HAD to open it to make sure all the china was not broken. I couldn't help myself and began to set the table IMMEDIATELY! I then called my friends to come look at it. HH arrived home and was upset that I had not only opened my gift, but I had it displayed all over the table. He told me to put it away until Christmas. I told him that I just COULDN'T. What better way for me to enjoy it for Christmas than to look at it every day!
We both loved this pattern called Westchester by Lennox. We liked it for different reasons. He liked the gold banded dinner plate, I liked the accent plate, but we both felt it might be a little over the top.
Our sales assistant at Bloomingdales suggested this pattern. Tuxedo by Lennox. Rather boring on its own, but MIXED with Westchester, we got the desired combination we were looking for.
Here the accent plate from Westchester is combined with the dinner plate from Tuxedo on a gold charger.
Here the Westchester dinner plate is combined with the Tuxedo accent plate on the gold charger. I can't forget to show you my new sparkly placemats. I LOVE them. They really sparkle in the light. The napkin rings are a beautiful combination of gold, silver and clear beads and accent the setting perfectly.
The Champagne and Water glasses are from Anthropologie. Light and delicately etched balance out the heaviness of the place settings. Oh, silly me, I forgot the silverware. Too late now, so excited over the setting that I forgot it! Well, you know I have Towle.
I accented the centerpiece with clear baubles, sparkly glass pinecones and these cute gold tipped poinsettia candles.
The centerpiece is gold trees, silver candle trees, and some reindeer all from Home Goods over the years.
I would like to our wonderful hostess, Susan, at Between Naps on the Porch, for hosting Tablescape Thursday every week. Even though I don't always participate, I definitely always peek at the wonderful creations of those that do.
China Pattern #1 - Westchester from Lennox -purchased at an outrageous discount at Bloomingdales
China Pattern #2- Tuxedo from Lennox-same at Bloomingdales
Placemats-Bloomingdales
Napkin Rings - Purchased at a design studio called Bliss, but also seen at Neiman Marcus
Napkins - Pier 1
Glasses and Stemware - Anthropologie
Centerpieces - Home Goods
21 comments:
Wow! congratulations Janie! You and your Handsome Husband picked a spectacular set of china. It is truly stunning. I especially LOVE the accent plate. The scroll work is breathtaking. I don't blame you one bit. I would have done the very same thing once the package arrived at the door step. The place mats,chargers and crystal glasses all work perfectly with this set. Great job and thank you so much for sharing your early Christmas present with us.
Wa perfect choice, Janie. The china set looks very luxurious and elegant and I love the gold charger. They are so pretty all layered together. What a generous hubby you have giving you the perfect gift....Christine
You made a beautiful choice. It is perfect for Christmas. It gives an eloquent table for sure. The layering of the plates are breathtaking. Your tablescape is awesome. I know you will enjoy for years to come. It is nice that you shared your gift.
Beautiful table Janie. I love the china!
Your place settings are fabulous, the dishware that you chose is beyond beautiful and so very elegant! How divine of your sweet honey to give you such a perfect gift! Every little detail is just amazing! You really outdid yourself this holiday! I'm sure you'll enjoy these dishes for many years to come! I hope you and your family have a blessed and beautiful Christmas! Hugs, ~Katy
Your china is so elegant. I hope you and your husband enjoy it in good health for many years to come!
Your china AND table are GORGEOUS! I love your china pattern. It is SO elegant! I am your newest FOLLOWER!
Hugs, Donna
ooh so many congratulations. What a lovely lovely pattern you chose. It will be very versatile. Thanks for sharing.. your table is divine!
Beautiful Janie! I'm so glad you didn't wait for Christmas to open your china!! :) Beautiful job. Merry Christmas!
Fabulous china and I know it is one you will love over the years (I know I would love to own it!) The smaller plate would look great with my gold and white china. Your table is just gorgeous. I love that you opened it and set the table right away! I would do the same!!!!
I could feel your excitement way up north. Made me feel happy to see someone who appreciates nice dishes. You must be so proud that your husband was so thoughtful. Everything looks beautiful. I laughed when you said you forgot the silverware. Been there done that.
I love the gold. You can use it all year.
Bloomingdale's does have the best sales! I love the two patterns you've chosen -- they work beautifully together, and your whole table is stunning!
Very elegant...I've been looking for gold & white plates also...Love this look. Thanks for sharing & Merry Christmas, Sharon
Oh your tablescape makes me feel merry and bright!
Seasons greetings to you and yours.
Oh, my! That china is just stunning. I think it must be bad when I am getting goosebumps looking at someone else's china. :) It is so elegant and timeless. You set a gorgeous table and I am sure you will enjoy it always.
How pretty your golden table is -- what a Merry Christmas gift that you'll enjoy year after year.
Oh such beautiful china - great selection! And I love the stemware.
- The Tablescaper
The china is beautiful...so is the set tablescape, Janie!
Well, your waiting all those years certainly paid of well. Your new china is absolutely stunning, and I think that you made a perfect choice to mix the tuxedo. You're going to have so much fun playing with options for your beautiful new dinnerware. Thank you for sharing your charming design. Cherry Kay
So pretty Janie! Lenox makes such beautiful china. My sister has a beautiful gold china from her wedding, and my mom's Christmas china is made my Lenox also.
Great job!
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