A WINTER WOODLAND TABLESCAPE

The way a table is set contributes to the ambiance
of the meal as much as the food and wine.
The very first thing we must do is...Choose a Theme!
Then select the tableware, linens and glassware.
And try adhering to the "three colors" rule of thumb......

If you mix patterns, make sure they have a similar
color palette and that the colors compliment one another.

This particular family dinner is to welcome
our daughter and grandson home for a visit
so the feel and look will be casual, whimsical and welcoming!

We are going to use a basic ivory dinner plate 

and accent the place setting

with these beautiful canape plates.
Do they look a bit like Christmas?
Yes they do...but that's exactly what I wanted since
we could not celebrate Christmas together......
The Winter Woodland theme I chose was going
be a bit "holiday-ish"....

In addition to the somewhat woodland, rustic theme of this tablescape,
I wanted to incorporate pine cones.....

The table linens I am using include this lovely
table runner

Layered on top of a navy plaid woolen scarf

I am working on the centerpiece which will be 
"winter and nature inspired"...a touch of primitive, if you will.

The dinner menu is designed to be the best of comfort food....
As the temperature drops and the night grows dark,
the aromas of a comforting winter meal welcomes home
weary travelers.....
Roast Chicken, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole
and homemade dinner rolls......
Dessert will be Chocolate Lava min-cakes with
a scoop of Butter Pecan ice cream.....

Postscript~

Okay....here's the thing about creating and designing....you can easily
change your mind on what works and what doesn't!
I changed the woolen scarf, the glassware and the napkins
that I was originally going to use.......

I love the pine/berry frosted pine picks used
to accent the Ball Jars...
very reprehensive of winter woodlands...

And, of course, a gorgeous Buck in the very center!

I also added one of my all time favorite
Bath and Body candles...gosh I love this one!

I really love this....
I  think they will too!

There is nothing better for the soul than to

come home....