Jul 25, 2009

Christmas in July Party

Merry Morning to anyone out there dreamin' of their Christmas '09 plans. We are peeking in on a Christmas in July breakfast set up for 2.

I love this silverware and underbought 15 years ago when I got it. It is Faberware and is a love knot that also looks like an apple or berry to me. I'll never be able to buy more on Replacement China because it is so high$$. I got the green placemats at a resale shop, the red at TJMaxx recently. I love scrolly, fleur de lis and wheat shaft design. This set of 8 salad plates are from Dollar Tree and don't they remind you of my everyday $1 clearance Kroger plates? There are 4 different designs on them. You get a peek at my new BB&Beyond clearance napkins too with a wreath ring.
And here is a great morning light shot. We got the glasses at Lenox right as a Mill store was closing their doors. It was an anniversary gift several years ago. My helper and I sugared the glasses for you by rubbing the rim with lime and dipping into my pink sugar. I got that red rose/berry floral for $1 Hobby Lobby 90% clearance last month without the ceramic vase. I am a huge Cardinal fan!! I love the red boys and the brown girls just as much. There is a pair that visit me daily, so I tucked a few boys in flittering around looking for your attention.

I think this poinsetta plate is my fav of the 4...there is a holly and Pine tree too. We set some red grapes out to wet your appetite. We also set out some favorite Christmas books to thumb thru.


My helper is pleased with our results.



We think we hear a girl cardinal flittering in to get a glimpse of all the fuss...
Love and blessings to you all!! Please check out Maggi at Just add glitter and stir for more fun.




21 comments:

  1. Beautiful setting. Merry Christmas!

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  2. Merry Christmas in July! Just stopping by from Maggi's. This is a beautiful table setting for the holidays.

    <3 Gina

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  3. Oh! I CANNOT believe the photos and those dishes! Wow! I'm soooo not the entertainer...but you give me inspiration! Thanks for an awesome post!
    Mo

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  4. Wonderful post, and what stunning photos!

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  5. I love, love, love your table settings! The napkins, the napkin rings, those divine plates... totally festive and fabulous! It all looks so inviting and welcoming. I'm so glad you joined the party because it gave me a chance to find your blog. I am a pink girl myself and you absolutely hooked me with this: "I'm domestically challenged but we all got our baggage. I have the dishes..was I suppose to cook dinner?" Love it. :) I'll be following along from now on. Come see me for a visit!
    Thanks for having me over!
    ~Bella (Beauty Does Matter)

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  6. HO HO HO!

    I came in from the warm and sun
    To find that Christmas had begun!

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    Thank you for a lovely party! The drinks were divine and I adore your beautiful table! What great finds!

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    Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy Rest of Your Year!

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  7. Hi,
    I love your table setting ,Very inviting .The sugared glasses are great.I love the photo with the light & shadow playing over the table.
    Merry christmas in july & You are invited to come by my party.
    ~Myrna

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  8. Wonderful CIJ party. I am finally getting to make the rounds. I did a quick check on my party and visited with guests there, so please excuse me if I missed you. I will be back home later to mingle some more. Right now, I am trying to fit in all the blog parties. This is such fun!!!!!

    Merry Christmas in July from another Texan!

    I would love to have you link this table to my CIJ Tablescape party at Playing Dishes
    http://playingdishes.blogspot.com

    Although I am participating in both parties, I will have guests who might not make all the rounds here and they would LOVE to see your beautiful table.

    Felecia

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  9. Merry Christmas and the table looks gorgeous!!!! What pretty plates and oh my that drink looks like just what I need right now!!!! Have a wonderful day!!!! :)

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  10. The light falling on your lovely table is just beautiful! And Jack is adorable!

    Thanks for visiting me, and for adding me to your blogroll.

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  11. LOVE your table. The photos are so glamorous!

    Happy Christmas in July!

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  12. Love those lime beverages rimmed in pink sugar! So festive and fun! Merry Christmas in July!! :>

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  13. What a gorgeous table setting! Any meal is special when you have something so pretty to eat from.

    Merry Christmas in July!

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  14. So pretty! I especially like the glasses (and the festive touch you added to them) and your flatware. Have you tried looking for additional pieces on eBay? I agree about Replacements ... great resource, and great if you break one piece of grandmother's china and want to complete the set ... but pricey!

    Happy CIJ!

    Bill @ Affordable Accoutrements

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  15. Your Christmas tablescape is fabulous!

    Merry Christmas in July!

    Jane

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  16. This is beautiful! Love the sugared rims on the glasses, nice touch!

    Katherine

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  17. I'm running late but I'm here..checking out all the Christmasy blogs..Merry Christmas!

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  18. That is a very pretty table! And yes, my napkin rings I posted last week would look great with your dishes!
    I love the sugared glasses..lovely touch!
    Come see this week's!

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  19. Lovely place settings!Merry Christmas!

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  20. What a beautiful place setting! Your sugared glasses look so elegant! Love it! TFS!

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  21. I'm getting all Christmasy from visiting everyone's Christmas in July posts. Your tablescape is fabulous. Thanks for sharing.

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