PEPPERMINT HEAVEN

Wow it seems so early for Christmas settings don't you think...it's never too early for peppermint...
I hope you love Peppermint as much as I do..... There is nothing happier then red and white stripes.... except maybe red white and blue stripes....


I love this Christmas set of dishes....I think I love the cute deep bowls, the huge dinner plate and of course I love the wording on the dishes...There are coffee mugs that go with the set that are not shown in this setting... I always think these dishes look current and simple but ample and sturdy...I think the design will hold up for many years...


One of my funnest treasures is the candycane ladle....soooo cute...found it at the GW for 2.00...I have never seen one like it....


You may remember the glassware with the tiny candy canes embeded in the glass...sooo cute




This flatware is a favorite of mine...it was 10.00 at GW they are three styles together and are engraved with B..and they are a heavy silverplate.....I really like the knives...there is a service for 6... Although the B does not fit our family...I love the uniqueness of old engraved silver....


The place card holders and napkin rings are from Pottery Barn a few years ago....



Red snowflake napkins are from Target and the stripped ones are from TJ Maxx a few years ago...



This is going to be an early dinner so we will get a chance to light our candles...






Santa loves to watch over it all...




Time for our peppermint punch..it has a little seven up in it and it is delicious.







This snowflake water pitcher is from Pottery Barn a couple of years ago....and is perfect for the punch...




Yes...Mr. S. you will be sitting here....





ho ho ho



Tina is warching from the wall....




Yoy've gotta have santa near when there is peppermint around, he can always smell it...





And he always brings his own....I believe this says it all believe cause it tis the season for ho ho ho.....

Thank you all for joining me thid week, and thank you for following me...Please leave me a comment so I know what you think, and if you have have any questions I will be happy to get back to you...Phyllis

I will be attaching to naps on the porch for tablescape thurs.

A THANKSGIVING TABLE

Setting a Thanksgiving table..can be a daunting task, or a fun creative way to use your dishes in a variety of stylish ways...Autumn colors are a must and easy to come by with acorns, leaves and feathers, squash and acorns .







This beautiful wrought iron black candle holder is perfect for this setting, it is from a thrift store and actually lives in the attic until it is called up to service...








I have a mix of glassware, crystal goblets from Reidel, thrift store water goblets and depression glass for a red wine....The chargers were 1.00 each at the thrift store..originally 15.00 each at Pier 1....Wow what a mixture....



The green leaf plates I am using for rolls are from William Sonoma...I use them for many different things and today it will be rolls...

I love the flatware, I even found butter knives that matched the set...they are really weighty and quality made...the brand is Treble Clef...




I believe the napkins are from the old Linens and Things along with the napkin rings (I added some dried leaves and a walnut to these napkin rings...just to spice them up a little....




This picture shows the plate without the soup bowl...you get a chance to see the big bird....




These fresh fruit compote dessert dishes are also thrift finds...1.50 each

Tablescaping is a great way to mix your quality pieces with some fun and inexpensive finds....you can really never guess which is which when presented on your table ...





You will see my little feathered birds sitting around...I always wanted a set of large beautifully painted pheasants for my table, but it just has not come to past...maybe someday..




I think the chargers give the table a rustic kind of a feel that goes will with the wrought iron....








I think even the delicate depression glass goes well with the rustic surroundings of fall...This flatware would look great for a bbq too....maybe this summer...perfect...










The white chickens hiding in the bushes are actually an additional set of salt and pepper....







Ah that beautiful depression glass.....


More salt and pepper, not that you need it with my great cookin...lol







There is that feather bird again...




I took this picture through the back of the chair...interesting circles..









Making each place setting special for each guest can sometimes be a challenge, although thats part of the fun...



The large acorns are from Walmart....




Candles, Candles, Candles....what else can I say....




As I am sure you already know if you are a follower of mine...I do love a full table...love having interesting things to catch your eye and catch the light for a little sparkle...




Enjoy creating for your wonderful table...




Thank you so much for visiting today...I truly appreciate it when you leave comments and let me know what you think...and for those of you who choose to follow...your the best...Phyllis


I am attaching to between naps on the porch

POTTING BENCH LUNCH FOR TWO

As you can see I am still obsessed with the potting bench...

Well the flowers are so beautiful and the weather is still so warm, even Chef Boyardee came for a visit...How can you blame me....





I found this chef at the S.A. store for 5.00...he was a mess...dark heavy brown antiquing, you could hardly see his face, wish I had taken a picture...
...his clothes were brown and black...I sprayed him with white primer, repainted him then lightly antiqued him for a little aging then sprayed him with a high gloss spray....he loves how he looks...




Chef Boyardee usually lives on the kitchen counter. I devised several different types of trays for him to hold as well as a chalkboard.. I attached a square dowel to the underside of each tray, that dowel slides into the hole in his hand.....Today he is holding his tomato tray...




The number plates and the " too darling " garden tool napkin rings were birthday gifts from my daughter Michelle and her family ....I love them so much and could not wait to show them to you...they go so perfectly with my "numbered potting bench"
I will be using these plates for a very long time...lov em




The little french pots I stamped with a number stamp from Michaels... The large number stamps are all on a plastic clear rubbery sheet, Mr. S. cut some small square wood blocks that I glued the numbers too...you could also buy acrylic blocks, this was a lot cheaper....The ink is permanent..




The napkins are stamped with same number stamp and really wash well....perfect for today..




Of course the star of the show is always the flowers, and in Ca. we have such beautiful flowers that love the warm days and cool evenings...





The Chef thinks he's the star...




Mama bear stool and Papa bear stool....just the right fit...




A little strawberry wine....ahhhhh perfect





The garden tool napkin rings are just delightful...I will have to ask her where they are from...probably an Etsy store...shes such a fan...you can visit her store on the sidebar of my blog...wow she is a great writer...her description and knowledge about the items is informative and charming...





A little taste of the wine before I continue ahhhhh...






A great chicken salad with a little celery and a sprinkle of walnuts and just a little sprinkle of red pepper flakes...yummy






The chrysanthemums are beautiful this season, the colors so vibrant...










The faux candy apples are a gift from my friend Jannay....they look so real, don't you think?






I like the little white lantern...I put a little battery flicker light in it when I am working in that area in the evening....There is also a light on the garage that helps...






Maybe Mr. S. could could put an outlet in and I could have a lamp....probably not this year the weather will become too cold in the evening...oh well...

Doesn't a fresh peach dumpling sound great for dessert...actually I am going to make my friend Yvonne's baked peach dumpling, she bakes it in puff pastry....she is located at Stonegable ( I am sure you all know that) always great recipes you can trust, well Bon Appetite....thanks for indulging me( my probably last visit for the season at the potting bench)...Leave a comment, I love hearing from you and if you are not already a follower, please join me...Phyllis

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