It's looking like Christmas at the farmhouse!
I have a sweet, sweet bachelor cousin who never forgets to send me a gorgeous poinsettia every Christmas. He began his own tradition years ago with my Mom and Aunts. Nothing could have pleased Mom any more. She loved poinsettias--red or white. I took her to Hawaii one time to a place where they grow in abundance along the side of the road--pulled the car over and let her drink in the beauty. She talked about the bank of poinsettias for years later.
This year's poinsettia arrived a few days ago--just in time for a small dinner party--couldn't resist giving it a place of honor. . . . Of course, I had to turn it into farmhouse style with a vintage galvanized bucket. . . .
The entire table is set with items I already had handy. . . .I do have Christmas dinnerware--somewhere--in storage. Instead of spending a day looking for it, I opened up the kitchen cupboards and began layering--a new cotton runner I finished this week, napkins and vintage doilies, mismatched silverware, fun with ironstone pieces and vintage plates. . . .
Then I decided to actually USE the crystal. . . .I've had it for years--moved it all around the country with me--time to put it to work. . . .It added just the right amount of sparkle to the table. . . .
With the fire crackling in the background, I love the way everything has come together. The checkerboard floor and black Windsor chairs certainly set the stage. . . .I'm not sure what pops the most--the touches of black and white or the reds. . . .
Just another example of how common everyday items can turn into farmhouse style. . . .
Christmas Blessings to You and Yours. . . .
Beautiful floor. Love the farmhouse table. The little boots are precious. Love the little bowl and pitchers too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tablescape. Love the milk glass chicken. Love everything actually in this post! xo
ReplyDeleteI think it's absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour table is gorgeous! I love everything about it.
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so gorgeous. I love the gingham and old doilies together, what a cute idea.
ReplyDeleteThanks for giving us another shot of your beautiful checkerboard floor.
blessings, jill
Gorgeous table setting and the little red boots, TO CUTE!!! I would love to have a meal at your place.
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteI love the 50s red fruit tablecloth tucked around the pointsettia.
Sweet and simple! Dang, I never thought about little pitchers at each place setting. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteFarmhouse Holiday Hugs,
Cindy
Just gorgeous! I love the table right by the fire. So dreamy.
ReplyDeleteKaren
It looks so beautiful. What a gorgeous poinsettia. I like the use of mismatched china and silverware with the crystal.
ReplyDeleteSimply Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI have that same vintage table cloth that you have by the poinsettia in the galvanized bucket...and I love that you tucked it in the bucket!!
hugs,
Cindy
Your home is just beautiful, and that glorious pointsetta in the center of it all is perfect! Love your tablescape.
ReplyDeleteI love your vintage table! It's so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove it all -- especially the poinsettia tradition. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is really lovely. So beautiful and simple. Love all the touches of red. It really is pretty.
ReplyDeleteKris
You are most creative and artistic. Your table setting is lovely, like from a page of an Interior Design magazine. Happy Holidays
ReplyDeleteThe poinsettia takes center stage with such beauty. The red boots with the springs of green are such a vibrant addition. Everything is lovely for a Christmas table. The floor does add to the sceene.
ReplyDeleteAnn
Wow, Dru, that is just so pretty! Look at those little milk pitchers!!! You never stop amazing me with all of your wonderful imagination. Please come to my house and help me decorate! I like to use what I have, too. But you sure have a great way of pulling it together to look not only simple and farm house, but it is so beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteYour cousin is just so sweet to send you the poinsettia every year, what a great guy.
Blessings,
Susie
Everything is absolutely beautiful!! Love the milk glass nesting hen.
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I'm a newbie to your blog. I will definitely be back. I really love your farmhouse style. Everything about this post is beautiful and so inspiring.
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Well, this is my absolute favorite table setting/decoration I have seen the whole year and I am constantly looking! I adore everything about it! It should be featured in a magazine for sure. I am so inspired.
ReplyDeleteDru, Thanks for sharing this inspirational post at Simple & Sweet Fridays. Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteJody
Such a lovely table. You have truly captured the farmhouse style. Love your open hearth fireplace as well!
ReplyDeleteThe red against all that black and white is stunning! Love the little boots, the poinsettia in the bucket and that roaring fire. Mixing crystal in with the everyday makes it all so much fun!
ReplyDeleteI am crazy for the black and white tiles, the black chairs and the farm table. Beautiful decorations also.xo,Susie
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