Snow fell across the foothills and mountains of north Georgia last week, more than any year since 2018. Kids in our neighborhood celebrated with snow ball fights and snowmen. All of which inspired me to set a snowy wonderland table!
The view from our front door as flakes settled quietly on the lawn and in the garden. I took our two black labs for a quick stroll before the snowfall was replaced by freezing rain coating everything in ice.
Inside there was only snow drifting across the table. Snowmen played on the plates and mugs given to me by my sister several years ago. Snow crystals shimmered in the drifts, created by the folds of a fluffy throw.
In the center stand tall conifers covered in glistening snow and ice.
A thoughtful snowkid spreads birdseed on the ground . . .
as his friend rescues a cardinal.
To keep the shimmer going, silver placemats were laid beneath the plates and crystal rings hold the snow-white napkins finished in Battenberg lace that resembles the patterns of snowflakes. I hadn't realized that Battenberg lace, a type of tape lace, was first made in America in the mid-1800's.
Here's Finn surveying the backyard. In his three short years he had only seen light dustings of snow before.
Beyond the table you can see our village tree which we leave up after the holidays since it's all about wintry scenes.
The village is nestled in drifts of snow. The tree itself is designed to display a village on several tiered layers of MDF edged with pine boughs.
Greg painted all the buildings in the village, then found bottlebrush trees and figures such as these cute kids.
A girl pulls a snowman on a sled past the shops.
Different types of architecture styles can be found in the village.
And of course kids playing with their pups in the snow!
Lower on the mountain can be found the scene from our tablescape.
A perfect spot for a yummy dessert and a steaming cup of hot chocolate!
I hope you get a chance to enjoy a snowy wonderland! Fingers crossed — it's supposed to snow again on Tuesday!
If you'd like to see more wintry tables please visit Snowdrifts on a Plaid Table, Setting a Warm Winter Table...Just Because!, A Winter's Song or A Snowy Winter Table.
Table details
Salt & pepper shakers (snowkids) | Fitz & Floyd
Snowman plates and mugs | Lotus
Napkin holders | Gorham 'King Edward'
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What a great table setting...and beautiful decorations. Enjoy the snow...we are getting more today and COLD!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ann! I rather like the cold, but I can do without the penetrating winds we've been having.
DeleteSuch a cute table, Sandra. Your GA snow is what I don't mind - here today, gone tomorrow. Unfortunately, we are STILL under snow and ice from Jan 6 and 11 storms, now this polar vortex that arrived yesterday. I'm over it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rita! Sounds like you've had it rough. It's been verrrrry cold, but it's the wind that really keeps me inside. Finn and Jake, though, love the weather, and have to be bribed to come inside after an hour!
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Your snowmen are so cute! I love this table setting.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joanne! The snowmen always make me smile!
DeleteThose mugs and the little snowmen are the cutest! I hope your pup had a great time in the snow! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kristen! He was a bit perplexed about the snow, especially when the ice formed on everything and he was slipping and sliding.
DeleteThis is such a sweet table Sandra! The snowman plates and mugs are adorable and I love your snow drifts. The tree in the background is wonderful - so creative. I know that you have been having some really unusual weather down there but I am glad to hear that the pups enjoyed the snow. Take care and this too shall pass.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Kim! I had fun designing this one -- almost as much fun as the pups had!
DeleteI love that you included the village pieces. And the snowmen salt and pepper shakers are adorable. This post will be a feature this week. #HomeMattersParty
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Donna! What a wonderful surprise!
DeleteSandra, I love your snowy wonderland tablesetting. Finn is also adorable. :) Thank you for sharing with us at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party #73. I hope you will join us again this Friday.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Stephanie! When I told Finn what you said, he wagged his tail in double-time!
DeleteThis is so cute Sandra! I love your snowy table and cute snowman plates. I love how you styled the throw/tablecloth. The snowy village tree is wonderful, so many cute children having fun in the snow!!
ReplyDeleteJenna
Aw, thanks, Jenna! I had such fun playing in this snow!
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