Oh my goodness I have SO patted myself on the back for the creation of this centerpiece for our Christmas Day celebration. Forgive me if I seem to be bragging, but honestly, I am.
Our dining table extends to 10 feet long and I wanted something to completely fill the space...well, leave a little room for eating. I was checking in on Donna at Funky Junk during a mind-numbing blog surf and found her centerpiece. It was perfect! I changed the theme a bit for my vision. Check it out!
Obviously, I went with the baking thing. I had a few of these things but a stop at one of my favorite antique stores filled in the gaps. By the way... this "favorite antique store" of mine sent me an actual "thank you for the business this year" Christmas card. Can you guess who opened it before I got to it? That's right. It was Mike. Now can you imagine what may have been running through his head when he figured out who it was from? Trouble right here in River City. Actually, he just laughed because someone ratted me out about my shopping adventures.
I had to give the owner some grief about letting my husband in on my shopping habits. I warned Mr. Shop Owner Man that he had better keep our antique/junk dealing relationship on the down low or he may never see me again. He of course realized that was on empty threat but smiled and gave me 20% off my purchase. I guess I'll go back.
Most of the greenery is real. Just went out and snipped off some branches from the shelter-belt. Don't really know why I haven't done that before. Real stuff gets thrown away and you don't have to STORE it! Brilliant! It smells good too.
I set the whole thing up on a muslin table runner. It really cannot be moved with ease. If I would have planned better I would have set up a little wooden number of some kind to assemble everything on top of...next year.
The cookbook page was added later. It was a sign. I was cleaning out a bunch of books and the page fell on the floor. Check out the recipes. {A bit blurry - sorry} If that doesn't say Christmas, I don't know what does!
Becky
3 comments:
It's gorgeous! I should have taken a closer look at that Christmas tree in the entry. But there are always so many pretty things to look at (and eat!) at your place. Must have gotten distracted. Thanks for the very lovely Christmas Day. You and your kids are a delight!
I wish I had a little bit of your talent in me. Love it.
That's so nice of you to say.
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