tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post7167218922557502047..comments2024-03-28T19:31:21.627-04:00Comments on Dinner at Eight: Christmas Dining — The New TraditionalSandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-86603121791494075512021-12-19T22:04:36.692-05:002021-12-19T22:04:36.692-05:00Thanks so much, Maureen! I had a great beginning w...Thanks so much, Maureen! I had a great beginning with the table runner - it has so much depth in person. I'm so glad you stopped by!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-35662398281885350942021-12-18T17:59:51.256-05:002021-12-18T17:59:51.256-05:00Gorgeous Sandra! That tapestry table runner is a s...Gorgeous Sandra! That tapestry table runner is a stunner! The tall candlesticks remind of icicles! I love your centrepiece with the golden pheasant tucked into the festive greenery. The gold chargers are the perfect base for your gorgeous plates! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas season!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15907497077395305245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-6289368349486035982021-12-17T10:27:33.808-05:002021-12-17T10:27:33.808-05:00Thank you, Rebecca! I can't resist the sparkle...Thank you, Rebecca! I can't resist the sparkle from crystal and metallic accents at Christmas! I love to use poinsettias throughout my home at Christmas. Love their vibrant colors! Happy Holidays!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-79271534258952045762021-12-17T10:24:06.604-05:002021-12-17T10:24:06.604-05:00Thank you, Carol! I've always thought that tra...Thank you, Carol! I've always thought that traditional tablescapes go hand-in-hand with Christmas and Thanksgiving tables, since both holidays have so many lovely traditions. Merry Christmas!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-72088662169186151952021-12-17T10:21:52.552-05:002021-12-17T10:21:52.552-05:00Thanks so much, Barb, for your sweet comments and ...Thanks so much, Barb, for your sweet comments and the feature! I love crystal in all shapes, sizes and colors, and would happily use it daily.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-36051933830172502512021-12-16T14:18:18.393-05:002021-12-16T14:18:18.393-05:00Just beautiful Sandra! I love the sparkle from th...Just beautiful Sandra! I love the sparkle from the gold accents and the crystal stemware. The runner is so pretty and unique. It makes the perfect base for the table. My mom had a set of china years ago that was similar to your Mikasa salad plates. I love the poinsettia motif! It was fun hopping with you. Merry Christmas! Rebecca (Zucchini Sisters)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07821921409214039520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-43538910362792217872021-12-16T12:47:51.000-05:002021-12-16T12:47:51.000-05:00Sandra, what a lovely traditional tablescape. The ...Sandra, what a lovely traditional tablescape. The dishwater and placesettings are so classic. Love the combination of colors. Merry Christmas. Carol@BlueskyatHomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07601280994945570408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-59289744655469940902021-12-15T22:22:36.020-05:002021-12-15T22:22:36.020-05:00Your table is absolutely gorgeous, Sandra!!! I lov...Your table is absolutely gorgeous, Sandra!!! I love the goblets and water glasses... Crystal is so pretty for setting a lovely table. <3 So happy to add your post to this week's features at Share Your Style #329... <3 Oh, and you have a beautiful mahogany table!! I am looking...<br /><br />Warm Christmas hugs,<br />Barb :)French Etherealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12418027431470700362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-19943981829489200382021-12-13T21:31:28.645-05:002021-12-13T21:31:28.645-05:00Thanks, Sandra! I was really entranced by all the ...Thanks, Sandra! I was really entranced by all the sparkle I was able to achieve, especially when the candles were lit! I love to use chargers -- both pretty and practical. Hope you're having a jolly December!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-1300511802262784702021-12-13T11:30:33.038-05:002021-12-13T11:30:33.038-05:00Such beautiful dinner plates and I too am fond of ...Such beautiful dinner plates and I too am fond of oversized chargers. Your collection of candlesticks are lovely and the handcut goblets are so unique. Everything here is so stylish and I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas.Sandra Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11871849887888793449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-74788840683378862552021-12-11T21:56:23.618-05:002021-12-11T21:56:23.618-05:00Thanks so much, Shannon, for your lovely comments!...Thanks so much, Shannon, for your lovely comments! I truly enjoy having friends and family around my dining table. May you have a very Merry Christmas!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-67329906667266159742021-12-11T21:53:17.961-05:002021-12-11T21:53:17.961-05:00Thank you, Mary! I was pleased to find that I had ...Thank you, Mary! I was pleased to find that I had things that went so well with both the runner and salad plates. Have a very Merry Christmas!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-3809948657526768982021-12-11T21:47:17.366-05:002021-12-11T21:47:17.366-05:00Thanks, Kim, for your sweet comments! I like how d...Thanks, Kim, for your sweet comments! I like how differently bold the runner and the plates are. And I just love the sparkle of crystal.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-48439166890522827832021-12-11T21:45:25.530-05:002021-12-11T21:45:25.530-05:00Thank you, Maristella! Happy Holidays!Thank you, Maristella! Happy Holidays!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-64357778590025250712021-12-11T21:43:41.568-05:002021-12-11T21:43:41.568-05:00Thank you, Alycia! I wish I could photograph how t...Thank you, Alycia! I wish I could photograph how the gold threads in the runner catch the light, whether sunlight or candlelight. But all my photos brought out the blues, greens and reds more. I love that it's one of a kind. My house is painted in colors -- I love the way they make me feel. Have a very Merry Christmas!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-4994979156102175562021-12-11T21:38:35.301-05:002021-12-11T21:38:35.301-05:00Thanks, Debbee! Your gold deer, both animated and ...Thanks, Debbee! Your gold deer, both animated and within the wreaths, sound spectacular. I'd love to see them!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-23608181400195751592021-12-11T21:30:15.362-05:002021-12-11T21:30:15.362-05:00Thanks so much, Rita! I like strong, clean lines, ...Thanks so much, Rita! I like strong, clean lines, but I also appreciate the artistry in many types of styles. I think that's what attracts me to diverse tablewares -- I can easily change them around! I have really enjoyed being a part of the hop and I'm thrilled to be among a group of such talented stylists. Hope you have a jolly December and a merry Christmas!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-32168530150171226802021-12-11T18:56:46.986-05:002021-12-11T18:56:46.986-05:00Sandra, your holiday table is absolutely beautiful...Sandra, your holiday table is absolutely beautiful! The table runner is gorgeous and serves as the perfect anchor. I always love seeing your pretty dining room. It is such a lovely spot to enjoy a dinner with family and loved ones. I hope that you have a most happy and blessed Christmas Season! Shannon @ Belle Bleu Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17337487069458254060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-7063983479314753502021-12-11T18:13:45.764-05:002021-12-11T18:13:45.764-05:00What a beautiful tapestry runner and foundation fo...What a beautiful tapestry runner and foundation for your table! Your poinsettia salad plates are so striking! The sparkling crystal and gold elements from your chargers, flatware, deer and pheasant are beautiful. Wishing you a Merry December and Christmas!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398643098588491009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-84873061630098269042021-12-10T16:22:12.586-05:002021-12-10T16:22:12.586-05:00Thank you, Bonnie, for your lovely comments! Someh...Thank you, Bonnie, for your lovely comments! Somehow the sparkle of crystal candlesticks increases the celebratory mood by so much! I have to confess that the Armenian runner was a gift from my husband -- a consolation prize for not being able to go with him on a quick business trip. Hope you enjoy s jolly December!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-41018897248387450702021-12-10T16:02:51.718-05:002021-12-10T16:02:51.718-05:00Thanks, Patti, for your sweet comments! I worked w...Thanks, Patti, for your sweet comments! I worked with what I had for the centerpiece, mostly because I was determined to not venture out in the rain!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-21404912616353752352021-12-10T15:56:40.271-05:002021-12-10T15:56:40.271-05:00Thanks, Linda! I'm so glad you enjoyed my tabl...Thanks, Linda! I'm so glad you enjoyed my table. I've been leaning towards more sparkle lately. I've enjoyed the hops and look forward to more! Have a wonderful holiday season!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-84688610001218952132021-12-10T15:50:19.132-05:002021-12-10T15:50:19.132-05:00Thank you so much, Denise! Christmas tables are on...Thank you so much, Denise! Christmas tables are one of the things we remember from year to year, so I spend more time arranging them. I can still describe the table my great-aunt set each Christmas when I was a child! Enjoy a jolly December!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-47022785730546218992021-12-10T15:37:27.653-05:002021-12-10T15:37:27.653-05:00Thanks so much, Jenna! I knew I wanted to use the ...Thanks so much, Jenna! I knew I wanted to use the poinsettia plates and remembered the runner to give them a different feel. Since it's not a 'holiday' runner, it's not kept with the Christmas tableware. Maybe I should from now on!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6991718686765766708.post-12019416196417330312021-12-10T15:32:14.733-05:002021-12-10T15:32:14.733-05:00I always look forward to joining Vintage Charm on ...I always look forward to joining Vintage Charm on Wednesdays!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351617444186870485noreply@blogger.com