Friday, December 11, 2009

SOMETIMES IT'S JUST HOW YOU SERVE IT









Sometimes it's just how you serve it...simple cupcakes with frosting trees on top sure look fun on the little Christmas tree dishes.....You remember the milk bottles I have used before, they keep the milk nice and cold....











The little stars on top got smashed a little, but they are still so cute in their tree dishes...









The little towels, Naughty and Nice are from the Dollar Tree.....soooo cute....









I think Mr. S. is touching that frosting for a little taste....










By just changing their serving dishes can sure make a big difference.....












I sure love those candy cane glasses, you have seen them before on the peppermint table...










The white napkins with the thin red stripe are from TJ Max and have such an old fashioned look I think....


























A different night calls for different cookies, they need to be special toooo.....










MMMe mmmmmmm love those gingerbread men...

































I hope you all remember the wonderful snowflake cookies, Mr. S. has ask for more of those cookies ever since we had them only days ago......








Well I have to admit they were the best cookies ever......









I am still using my shiny Christmas cups, I think I am getting new coffee cups for Christmas, anyway I had my eye on some I liked, a girl can only hope...










After all is said and done, it is just cookies and milk.....

but sometimes it's just

How you serve it.......









Thank you for visiting, I always enjoy when you hang AROUND THE HOUSE...If you would like to leave a comment and let me know what you think, just click on the word comment at the end of each post and leave your thoughts....I read them all and enjoy hearing from you....Phyllis

Thanks to Susan @betweennapsontheporch for hosting today
Thanks to Susan @thoughtsfromovertherainbow




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51 comments:

  1. Rattlebridge FarmDecember 16, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    This was so deliciously fun, I will have to come back to gaze at the dishes and linen. From the "Naughty" to the candy cane glasses to the snowflake cookies to the dishes. Beautiful!

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  2. JeanetteDecember 16, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    Everhting is just beautifl Every home I have thei honor to visit gives me such inspiration.

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  3. LauraDecember 16, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    This is all amazing.
    I love everything!

    How in the world do you get photographs like these?
    Are you using a macro setting?

    I hope it is OK to ask-

    Laura

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  4. Bama BelleDecember 16, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    I adore your posts! Such fun. Thanks for sharing!

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  5. a quiet lifeDecember 16, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    such a cute post, that fireplace is a real hot spot!

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  6. susanDecember 16, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Phyllis-It's all in the presentation and you've GOT "IT"! :) I'd love to know if and how you made the trees for the top of the cupcakes. I am hosting a three year old on Monday for a cupcake making session--I know these would thrill her! Love those silver cups!! Oh, and if you answer Laura's question, I'd love to know too!

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  7. KathleenDecember 16, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    Very SWEET! It looks lovely..Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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  8. MariaDecember 16, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    Hi Phyllis! How FUN is this post! I love everything you did... your commentary was great fun too~
    It makes me want to get some baking done...although my cookies will not look that pretty :D
    The gingerbread couple and the snowflakes are gorgeous...
    The naughty and nice towels are the best!
    Thank you for stopping by and your encouraging words for my first tablescape post.

    I will definitely be back here too~
    Have a Joyful Christmas!

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  9. Nancy @ Live love laughDecember 16, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    Delightful!!!! Your photos are so beautiful that I feel that I could reach right in and have a cookie, too!
    ~Nancy

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  10. Glenda/MidSouthDecember 16, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    Everything looks so pretty and the cup cakes! So Good! One thing - "I don't do milk" - May I please have coffee. Your photos are great.

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  11. BeverlyDecember 17, 2009 at 4:24 AM

    Nothing like cookies (or cupcakes) and milk. So cute with the bottles. I'd like to sink my teeth into those cupcakes, the trees are so yummy looking. It's all about the frosting for me. Many cute presentation ideas. Makes me sorry I put my tray under the centerpiece on my table.

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  12. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsDecember 17, 2009 at 4:27 AM

    Absolutely! Presentation can be everything! This is all so pretty, Phyllis! I love your candy cane glasses and the little cupcake cloches ~ how cute is that!

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  13. bjDecember 17, 2009 at 5:43 AM

    OOO...you must KNOW how much I love this post. *heavy sigh.......
    I love every thing you did here..the candy stripe stocking just made my skirt fly up...and those little milk bottles...I fell in love with those several posts back. Those cupcakes with their precious little green trees are as beautiful as out of a magazine. The little gingerbread men...how adorable are those.
    And, of course, I have now put, along with the stocking, those cute Naughty and Nice cloths on my I GOTTA HAVE list. Oh, and the glasses...
    Good grief, I am going to be spending this whole year searching hi and lo for candy cane things...all for next Christmas.
    I do find a lot of inspiration from you and I thank you so much for doing such lovely posts for all of us to enjoy.
    hugs, bj

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  14. bjDecember 17, 2009 at 5:44 AM

    O, and I didn't get finished. Would it be ok if I take one of your lovely photos to my sidebar, with your link, so others that might miss your blog can find it from my side?? I want EVERYone to see these fabulous photos....:)

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  15. Recaptured CharmDecember 17, 2009 at 6:45 AM

    WOW everything looks so delicious but FAR too pretty to eat. Love the tree cupcakes and the snowflake display is awesome!
    Beautiful.

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  16. A Hint of HomeDecember 17, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    How "sweet" is that! What a cute idea with the tray. The cupcakes look yummy!

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  17. honeysuckleDecember 17, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    I love both looks and would love to take a bite out of that snowflake cookie! Merry Christmas to you.

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  18. UnknownDecember 17, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    And you serve it with style!! I love the cupcakes, wowser!! And the silver and blue w/snowflakes is lovely!

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  19. The Charm of HomeDecember 17, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    Really cute to serve Santa, great idea! I love them all.

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  20. CynthiaDecember 17, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    I am coming to your house for dessert! (just kidding) Thanks for sharing and have a great day!

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  21. Anita DiazDecember 17, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    Definitely, and you really know how to serve it!! Gorgeous!!

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  22. Dena PickleDecember 17, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    Gorgeous! I'll take both servings please!
    Merry christmas!
    Dena

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  23. Diana FergusonDecember 17, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    Enjoyed peeking "around."

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  24. JaneDecember 17, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    Such a fun post! I love the candy cane glasses.

    Jane (artfully graced)

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  25. CarolDecember 17, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    Everything looks delicious, and your presentation for each is just fantastic!

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  26. AnonymousDecember 17, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    All looks so inviting and delicious. Oh, I love those Naughty and Nice napkins. Too cute. You sure are clever with your presentations. So pretty and so inviting. Rosie

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  27. Linda QDecember 17, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    Oh I love seeing it all and the decor in the back grounds, amazing mantel by the way.
    Thanks, that was fun!
    Linda

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  28. Anita@TheycallmejammiDecember 18, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    You serve it up just fine....I love everything. The milk bottles are to die for...the snowflake arrangement makes my heart go pitty pat....the differant ways you served the snacks up....GORGEOUS. Thanks so much for visiting me and becoming a follower...Looking forward to getting to know you.

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  29. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)December 18, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    I absolutely "adore" all that you do. I'm so glad I found your blog..always fun and delightful.. I hope you check my post on Monday.. due in part to one of yours.. :-)) You know how I love all your candy canes..
    hugs ~lynne~

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  30. Sharing with SherriDecember 18, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    Everything looks sooo yummy and delightful! I so agree with you that presentation is very important for the Ooooo factor...
    I love the cupcakes and milk served in the little milk bottles! They're sooo cute, who could resist?!

    Sherri:)

    P.S. I Loved having a little peek into your beautiful kitchen in the background of your photos...I'd love to see more of it!!

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  31. glorDecember 18, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    Your house is breathtaking. Can't wait to look around some more! Thanks for stopping by Crochet Galore. Merry Christmas

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  32. SuzanneDecember 18, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    My goodness, those cupcakes under the glass cloches are just gorgeous! Such a lovely tablescape! Merry Christmas!

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  33. Mid-Atlantic MarthaDecember 19, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    A beautiful display of sweet treats!

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2010 at 2:11 AM

    Nice post & nice blog. I love both.

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  35. DeeAnnaJanuary 4, 2010 at 6:10 PM

    Phyllis,
    Can I come to your house for milk and cookies? I have two boys 14 and 16, they don't seem to want to join me with cute tablescapes. Dang it!! Maybe my husband would humor me?

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