December 9, 2009

Christmas Nutcracker Tablescape

Nutcrackers Abound for Christmas

008    Hello and welcome in to Tablescape Thursday hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. Please visit her blog for a list of participants and all the lovely tablescapes for this week.

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The dinner plates, salad plates and soup bowls are part of the Christopher Radko collection which I purchased at Target three years ago, the chargers are from HomeGoods,  the placemats are from Ross, the napkins are from HomeGoods, the napkin rings are from Hobby Lobby, the golden flatware is Reed and Barton, the stemware I have had for years, The Nutcrackers are part of a rather large collection that I mass some years and spread over the house during other years….I think they make such a ‘happy’ centerpiece.

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I am a huge fan of nutcrackers and decided to make some of my collection a centerpiece for my Christmas tablescape.

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Thank you so much for coming by and visiting with me. You are always so very welcome!

Barb

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64 comments:

Diva Kreszl said...

just lovely!

Glenda/MidSouth said...

What a pretty and festive table setting.

Darlene said...

What a beautiful Nutcracker tablescape! Lovely.♥

Dorothy said...

Barb,

I love your Christmas dishes! They offer a wonderful touch of simplicity that totally pleases the eyes.

Now, you know that I would have to smile at those fabulous, gallant Nutcracker gentlemen, and I am. :)

Tanza said...

Hi Barb,
Just Beautiful again !! I'm going to come and play with you one day !! LoVe everything you set out to do !! I can tell you LoVe it as well .. Sooo much heart in all you do !! Happy Christmas days to you ~~
hugs ~tea~xo

Blondie's Journal said...

Beautiful, Barb!! Love your dishes and the festive chargers. Your nutcracker collection is outstanding!

xoxo
Jane

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Beautiful as always Barb....Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

Terri and Bob said...

I love it Barb! I have a lot of Nutcrackers, too, so maybe I will use your idea!

Andrea said...

Love the nutcrackers!
Blessings, andrea

Sarah said...

Barb, lovely table with some darling nutcrackers. It is a busy time! I didn't have time to get a post done for TT this week. Perhaps next week.....Sarah

marty (A Stroll Thru Life) said...

This is just stunning. I LOVE it. Your nutcrackers are all just gorgeous and your dishes and crystal are wonderfully put together. Everything is just beautiful. Hugs, Marty

Theresa said...

Everybody is a little short of time lately:) You know I am a fan of those nutcrackers! Have a blessed evening! Great dishes!

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

Barb, what a beautiful tablescape. Wouldn't this just be tooooo perfect for a meal after viewing The Nutcracker. I can think of at least one young ballerina that would be so smitten with this!!

Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

The Lucy and Dick Show said...

The gold electroplate cutlery is so fetching and just gives the spark to your table and what a collection of nutcrackers!

bj said...

Oh, my...just beautiful! I do believe this is the prettiest way of using Nutcrackers that I've seen. Very nice job, dear one!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I love the nutcrackers and I have started looking for dishes with this design. It's so beautiful!

Brenda @Cozy Little House said...

Well Barb, it's gorgeous! And I just now realized I don't own one single nutcracker.
Brenda

ceekay said...

Those are quite stunning nutcrackers! Everything is beautiful together!

Judy@cutest-little-things said...

So cute!!

Shelia said...

Oh, Barb! This is so wonderful! Love all the nutcrackers!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia :)

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Barb, I love your nutcracker theme. Your dishes are stunning. Looking forward to more..
hugs ~lynne~

Karen at Nittany Inspirations said...

Very pretty table. I love nutcrackers.

Marsha's Mpressions said...

Barb, what a fun table. Love your nutcrackers!

black eyed susans kitchen said...

This is such a happy tablescape! The Nutcracker collection is just beautiful and a great choice for a centerpiece.
Susan

Yellow Rose Arbor said...

Beautiful! I'm a big fan of Nutcrackers too! I don't have many because I always bought them for my grandson, he has a large collection! He bought his first one with his own money at about age 5 or 6!

I enjoyed this tablescape very much!

Katherine

Kammy said...

Love your "crackers" , I love how they are all a part of the same "gang" - Barb, you got a Gang of Crackers....I am just being silly - I did really like the manly group !
Kammy

Yvonne @ StoneGable said...

You have a fantastic nutcracker collection. And it looks marvelous on your table. I love the dishes- they are very stylish. You did a wonderful job putting together this Christmas table.
Yvonne

Julie said...

Hi Barb, What a neat table... I have lots of Nutcrackers also...I do so love mine...
Merry Christmas
xoxo
Julie

Lori (All That Splatters) said...

So pretty. I absolutely love the color of the napkin rings. Gorgeous!

Janie's World said...

Love the nutcrackers! Pretty, pretty table,

Phyllis AROUND THE HOUSE said...

Your hutcracker table is just the cuttest darned thing, love looking at the sparkly nutcrackers, love the dishes, what a great find...I have to go back and look at the post again, love it...

Kathryn @ Bonafide Southern said...

I love all of your nutcrackers! I have quite a collection myself, but I've never used them as a centerpiece. Perhaps I'll give it a try. Thanks for sharing and happy TT to you!

Laura said...

Oh Barb-
You continue to amaze and treat us all.
What a lovely table.

This is a magazine worthy post!

Laura

Susie Q said...

Just makes me happy!! Your Nutcrackers areall so beautiful! I love your dishes and the way it is all arranged...I could be quite happy dining here with you...I would feel so special!

Love,
Sue

Sharing with Sherri said...

What a fun tablescape with all those adorable Nutcrackers!! Your dishes are absolutely gorgeous too!! Totally love them!!!!!

hugs,
Sherri:)

Rebecca said...

B...this is sooooo very love and festive looking. I'd love to sit and this table and have a wonderful meal with you. Maybe someday! HUH?

Love to you~

Rebecca

Jensmere said...

Hi Barb... I just love visiting you! the tablescapes are just beautiful! I love the nutcrackers... I have several but have never used them on the table! Great idea...

Bless you this Christmas!
Susan

Kathy said...

Gorgeous as always Barb, your nutcracker centerpiece is perfect with your china which is really pretty, nutcrackers are meant to bring much luck, happy holidays, Kathy.

Gina said...

Barb, love your nutcrackers and your tablescape is just beautiful.

KarenHarveyCox said...

What a gorgeous idea, I love the Nutcracker and I too have a collection, but I have never thought of doing this. Your table looks magnificent.
Karen

Sandy said...

Love the nutcrackers on the table. Such a great idea.

Melissa Miller said...

GORGEOUS tablescape Barb!

The nutcrakers are so precious as the centerpiece. ~Beautiful job! :)

Tanza said...

Ooohhh my goodness Barb ...
YES !! I did miss this .. HOW ?! It's just gorgeous !! LoVe how you incorporate ALL you LoVe !! I too, try to bring in the mix !! I have to keep them all happy !! But, I have to be happy too .. hahaha .. Don't you LoVe decorating .. It's like playing house all over again !! you are a doll !! Happy day to my sweet friend ~
hugs ~tea~xo

GWENDOLYN said...

I love your table! The nutcrackers standing at attention. the silver ware so shiny , the beautiful plates.. all of it!! Blessings!
Gwen

Mary said...

Just gorgeous, Barb! The nutcrackers are always a Christmas favorite...I have only 3, but enjoy them so much...love your entire tablscape...its joyful and cheerful, just as Christmas should be!

Have a beautiful day...may God bless you!

Mary

Micki said...

I love your table setting, but the nutcrackers are out of this world.
Micki

The Pleasures of Homemaking said...

Those glittery Nutcrackers are just fabulous! They really are a happy centerpiece! Your table looks just wonderful!

Manuela

Mimi said...

I love your collection of nutcrackers...your table is beautiful.

Rosie@Journey to Charm said...

Beautiful table setting. I really do like the soldiers. I can hear them now - "eat your vegetables!" Rosie

Kathleen said...

Your table looks beautiful..fun to use your collection too!

Jeannette said...

Morning Barb! Well normally nutcrackers "FREAK ME OUT"! But these just look so friendly on your tablescape!lol You need to do a book of tablescapes!!! Always always different and gorgeous! Just love them and this one too! Happy Weekend to you - Sincerely, Jeannette

Marydon Ford said...

G'morn, Barb ~ I am always in awe of your decor. You have a real knack for presentation & color.
Beautiful, just beautiful!

Merry Christmas, TTFN ~ Marydon
~~NEW BLOG~~ blushingrosetoo.blogspot.com

Jeannette said...

Hi again Barb! Thank you for your comment!! After reading it I realized how depressing I sounded and I don't want to be a downer!lol I'm just really worn out and decided if I can't give 100% I need to take a break! (it's that perfectionist disease!!lol) Thank you for your concern dear and your kind words! I'll still visit from time to time because your blog brings me great joy!! Much happiness to you - your crazy bloggie friend - Jeannette

Wsprsweetly Of Cottages said...

Simply stunning! How I wish I had a camera that took such photo's. The Nutcracker theme is wonderful! Simply wonderful. I used to have some very large ones...and they disappeared in one of our moves...now I REALLY miss them! Perhaps I should start trying to replace them. Yours look so cheery and perfect for the season.
Hugs,
Mona

Just a little something from Judy said...

Aren't you thankful for all the beauty and blessing you add to all of our lives through our visits to your blog? This tablescape is so colorful and festive! I can't imagine the privilege it would be to sit down to dinner at such a delightful setting. I like the nutcrackers you collected. I like the napkin rings...actually, I liked it all. Thank you for sharing this with us again. I also think your new blog decor is just beautiful.

Just a little something from Judy said...

Your new blog decor is beautifully done! Your tablescape is so tastefully done and I just can't imagine what a privilege it would be to sit and have dinner at your table. Thank you for all the work and planning you did to share this tablescape with us. I really like the nutcracker collection you have. It is such a lovely post.

daisy said...

Beautiful. As always. I love the peace I feel when I visit your blog. It's like stepping into another world...I take a deep breath, and I'm almost waiting for someone to appear at my side and pour me a cup of Christmas tea. Thanks for sharing.

Marydon Ford said...

Awesome! Any other words would take away from everything you present ...

Merry Christmas, TTFN ~ Marydon
**NEW BLOG** blushingrosetoo.blogspot.com

karen said...

What a fun idea! Just lovely, Barb.
xx
Karen

Sue said...

Barb, Your nutcrackers make that table POP! The dinnerware is so cute and it looks so well accented with that gold silverware. Very pretty tablescape....
hugs, Sue

Judy@cutest-little-things said...

I like the new blog template and header! Hope all is well!

Dawn said...

Hi Barb. I just love the Radko dishes, I fondle them every time I go into Target! I just don't have room for more though and Hubby got me a nice set of dishes last year that are white and "go with everything". I'll have to be happy playing with different napkins and such.

Saw your little tree in the den. It's so sweet. I'd love to nap under it on that little sofa surrounded by all those books!
Christmas Hugs,
Dawn

Barbara said...

Barb, A very colorful Christmas tablescape, everything goes together so perfectly. Thanks for sharing, I can see Christmas dinner being served on this bautiful table.

Judy@cutest-little-things said...

I saw your message on my blog: I'm sorry to hear things are chaotic right now. I hope you and Ron are okay. If there's anything I can do, let me know.

Wishing you a blessed Christmas and a prosperous and healthy New Year. I hope Santa is extra good to you this year.

Hugs,
Judy