Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Winter White Tablescape


Winter and white are a natural fit this time of year.  The weather here is cold and blustery and seems to etch a frosted glaze over the landscape. I was inspired to set an all white table. An all white table with a little touch of silver and a tiny tad of gold






Each place was set with a stack of mismatched white dishes on top of a silver handled utility tray that was called into duty as a  charger.





I chose these white plates for their lovely edges. Because there is SO much white, I was very aware to choose plates that had  textured  edges to give interest.





A sparkly little frosty pine cone sits in the bowl as a little treat for guests.






A white damask napkin looks like a bow folded in a silver napkin ring.








The centerpiece is a tall pedestaled vase (I use for kitchen utensils) filled with white spray painted branches and giant white snapdragons.





It's been so long since I have purchased flowers. It was a joy to bring home a tissue wrapped bunch of these magnificent blooms!






Mercury Glass inspired candles give a warm glow to the table.  It was VERY difficult for me to  set this table without a speck of color. Using lots of candles brought the warmth to the table that makes it inviting.







To add a little extra sparkle I added a pretty candle collar.



Votives, that mirror the other candlesticks, illuminate each place. Each candle is nestled in a little faux snow in the bottom of the votive.





Dessert plates are set on a tiered pedestal. I added glitzy pine cones and a few silver ornaments on the bottom tier.








Antique porcelain silverware caddies hold dessert forks and spoons for coffee. These were an auction treasure! They are embellished with hand painted gold fleur de lis and edging.





Winter white and frosty, this table calls for a warm and cozy dinner...

The Menu
Italian Wedding Soup
Lobster And Seafood Crepes
Roasted Asparagus With Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Flaming Cherries Jubilee





77 comments:

  1. Yvonne, you have outdone yourself! It looks so elegant and light. Marvelous. Also, I think the italian wedding soup is similar to the German one, no? Anyways, the menu sound delicious.

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  2. The all white with the touches of silver and gold is exquisite! You have such a wonderful collection of white dishes!!! I remember when you posted your corner cabinet in the dining room filled with white dishes!!!! I am joining Susan tonight too, so please come over!!! I am still not feeling well, am missing the meeting I go to EVERY Wed. evening:( They will all know I must be sick to miss it! This is so beautiful, a frosty table is so right for the day today!!! XO, Pinky

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  3. Yvonne, this is a gorgeous, elegant table! White snaps are one of my favorite winter flowers, and all the creamy white layers of dishes with texture make a beautiful statement. Love the idea of using the pedestal dish to hold the dessert plates. The added glitzy cones and ornaments are a nice touch.
    You never fail to share something incredible!
    ~ Sarah

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  4. It's beautiful Yvonne, and what a lot of work to create it all. Guests sitting at that table with the meal you have planned will feel like kings and queens! Stay warm! I love all the white.

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  5. ooooohhhh! I did a winter white tablescape myself this week.....but yours, Yvonne, is BEYOND lovely! Just beautiful!

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  6. You have set an absolutely stunning table! I love all the white and silver and you're right, the candles add the warmth it needs to be so inviting. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful table with us,
    Susan

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  7. You have captured winter in your lovely all white table. Am I aging myself if I say your table would have warmed up the ice palace in the movie Doctor Zhivago?! ;)

    Mary
    From Virginia

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  8. Oh Yvonne, this is absolutely stunning. I love every single detail. The white and silver are so perfect for this time of year. Your selection of china and accessories are just gorgeous. Love it all. Hugs, Marty

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  9. Yvonne ~ Absolutely stunning and so serene. The candles warm the whole table on a cold blustery day. The china is fabulous.
    LOVE IT!
    Marianne

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  10. You truly are so talented at this Yvonne!
    This table is a masterpiece!
    I love the layers, and the beautiful centerpiece!
    Just stunning!
    Cindy

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  11. Yvonne, What a beautiful tablescape!!! I have white dishes similar to one of these and I paired them with pewter chargers and white flowers for the holidays. I just love them. I tried your taco cheese soup last night for our Sugar Bowl Party. Arkansas didn't win but the soup was sure a hit. Thanks!

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  12. Just beautiful, Yvonne. So clean and pretty looking!

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  13. Yvonne, this has to be the most beautiful tablescape I have ever seen! You are such an inspiration. Thanks for sharing.

    Enjoy your evening,
    Gail

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  14. I so look forward to seeing what you bring to the table! Love your dreamy white layers...what a wonderful & soothing setting~ Your silverware caddies ARE a treasure :-)

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  15. Oh I think this is one of my favorites that you have done and boy have you done some beauties!

    My heart is coveting your Fleur de Lis. I guess you know why. :)

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  16. I was wondering where you found your water goblets? I have similiar glasses that I bought years ago from Southern Living at home. Unfortunatley there was a flaw in them and the stems kept breaking off. They replaced them for me every time until they stopped making them all together. I love the "bubble" look and have been looking for similiar glasses ever since...to no avail. Until now:)


    Janet

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  17. For Janet,
    I found these bubble glasses 2 years ago on sale for 97cents each at Reading China And Glass outlet.

    I bet you could find them on ebay!
    Yvonne

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  18. Beautiful tablesetting and photographs. All so inspirational and full of wonderful winter ideas!

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  19. So beautiful, Auntie! You've done it again! I love the combination of white, silver...with just a touch a glitz and glam. So clean and crisp!

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  20. Your table is a beautiful winter-wonder land, so in love with those plates...

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  21. Wow! It's beautiful!! You paid such attention to detail. Stunning outcome!

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  22. Yvonne,
    Exquisitely elegant, my dear friend! The tranquillity that flooded over me as I lingered over each and every snapshot was truly a blessing! Thank you for such a detailed and gorgeous post!
    I still have your Roasted Asparagus With Shaved Parmesan Cheese recipe that you shared with me for our dinner party this past April. It was a huge success with our group!
    I'm wondering if the salad plate under the bowl is a new piece or one of your collection we just haven't seen before? I adore your layering of plates. .. in any color!
    Thank you for visiting On Crooked Creek today. Your kind comments warmed my heart and put a smile on my face. I treasure your continued encouragement and friendship.
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  23. Yvonne, this tablescape evokes the peacefulness of a winter day. I love the sparkly pinecones and the antique silverware holders. What a beautiful table. Joni

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  24. Stunning!
    Your images are positively gorgeous, the composition of them is absolutely flawless.

    Thank you so much for the visit and kind words, I appreciate it so much!

    Hugs,
    Anne

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  25. It is beautiful, perfect for New Year's Eve!
    The menu sounds wonderful!

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  26. oh, my!! the white flowers with the pine cones in the bowls are just stunning. Love this!
    xo
    lynn

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  27. Ms. Yvonne,
    I love this table....it's absolutely beautiful....where in the world can you find those silverware caddies? I've never seen anything like that.
    If you get a chance, go on over to my blog...i'm having my first give away...nothing fabulously big but i'm excited and i'd love for you to sign up!
    Hope you're having a wonderful week!

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  28. For Pat:
    Every dish is one I have had, and actually, I have had all of them quite a while.
    The only new thing I got for this table was the flowers.
    Thans for asking!
    Yvonne

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  29. Yvonne, your winter whites are absolutely beautiful! I am inspired -- and relaxed seeing such tranquil photos!

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  30. An absolutely gorgeous table. I love your choices of dishes. The snapdragons are perfect with the table. The silver trays - well just amazing. I love the mercury glass candlesticks and would just love the menu. The table is beautifully serene and elegant. Outstanding!!!

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  31. This is just gorgeous. All the wonderful different white dishes a long with crystal and mercury glass. Wow! I love those silverware caddies!!

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  32. Yvonne, your table is stunning as usual! I love the white and silver and all the interesting plates...lovely!
    Happy New Year!
    ;-D Kathleen

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  33. Stunning table and the photography is just gorgeous!!

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  34. Your white on white reminds me of field of fresh snow. Lovely!

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  35. Wow, this is one of my favorites! I love it. Carla

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  36. Love this table Yvonne! I am partial to white settings as it allows you to really focus on the textures of the dishes. Lovely!

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  37. I do love a white on white table. It is always so elegant. Your choice of white dishes with edges gives such a cozy feel while still feeling elegant. This is just a lovely table!

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  38. Yvonne -
    Another beauty! Winter white! It's so classy and sophisticated. And what is it about white snapdragons? They are so elegant, yet so basic. Love them. You have a beautiful eye.
    Linda @ A Toile Tale

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  39. Do you ever do an ugly table? Love the white. I can say i love white now since finding iron out. I may even have to try doing it sometime. You would be proud though since I have been adding bit by bit to my dish collection. Nothing like yours though!

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  40. Simply beautiful, elegant and unique! Truly a magical winter table theme....I love those fleur de lis silverware caddies...the white snapdragons are a treat and mixed with the white twigs is a great combination! I too love the mercury glass votives and candle holders...great design!

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  41. Your tables are always stunning and this one is no exception, Yvonne. I love the texture in your dishes...the dessert plates on the pretty pedestal and the gorgeous flowers. You have such a great eye for detail. And your menu sounds lovely! Nicely done :-)

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  42. Yvonne...may I move in with you? hehe, it looks amazing, and the menu, be still my heart. tami

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  43. Your tables are always stunning and this one is no exception. I love the all white look, so perfect this time of year. The mercury glass does give it such a glow, and all your little extra touches such as the pine cones, are lovely. You are a pro!

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  44. Yvonne, your white and silver table is stunning. The lovely borders of the plates are so eye-catching.
    Happy New Year!

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  45. I am such a fan of white on white and it makes a perfect winter setting, yet punctuated by that hope of something warmer to come with the beautiful fresh flowers!

    I adore the way you showcased your dessert plates. What a clever idea and the sparkly pine cones and baubles just add to the wintery touch.

    You didn't mention your flatware but it is gorgeous. Thanks for another wonderful table, always inspiring!

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  46. Hi Yvonne,
    Your table is equisite. I always enjoy my visits, your creative talents blow me away.....and your menu sounds devine.
    ~Maryrose

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  47. Yvonne, that's a lovely table. And actually it looks very warm. I like that you didn't shy away from mixing the gold and silver elements. I probably wouldn't have known that I could do that. But you've given me courage!

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  48. This is all so magical and beautiful Yvonne...you are amazing! I guess our wrists are wearing out with more than one thing involved here, we do keep pretty busy! ;D

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  49. I love your pearly whites! And I especially love that sparkly little pine cone in everyone's salad bowl! Such a sweet surprise!

    Rainey

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  50. Hi Yvonne!
    So wonderfully wintry white!
    The silverware caddies are so pretty...
    I love Italian Wedding soup... do you have a quick way to make all those tiny meatballs? I hand roll all of them...but wonder if there's a "magical scoop" that will make them just as well ...

    Hope you're well and that the New Year is starting out sweetly ~
    *blessings to you always*
    ~Maria

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  51. Hi lovely lady.
    Your Tablescaps are just Beautiful just like you sweet lady. The silverware caddies are also Beautiful~~~ I just post my Blue Willow Tablescapes ! I hope you have a great new year ~~~ Diane

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  52. I am so loving the winter whites my friend. xoxoxo Hugs.

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  53. Beautiful mix of textured plates...the snapdragons with the twigs is an inspired choice...just gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your marvelous design. Cherry Kay

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  54. Your blog is just beautiful! I am so going to have to spend some serious time here checking this out!
    WOW!
    Saw your comment about the Batmans and A Robin!
    It made me smile as well! So stinkin cute I just keep going back to look at it! Thanks for stopping by and saying hello!
    I am feeling pretty perky and cozy over here so you will be seeing me again!
    Mama Holli

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  55. Very lovely! It's so perfect for this season. You have some nice stuffs in your collections! ;)

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  56. Ahh, meseszép, csodálatos fotók

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  57. I love the elegance of winter white. So frosty and serene. Beautiful!

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  58. You put the rest of us to shame, but I always get inspired when I see what you have done!

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  59. What a fresh and beautiful tablescape! Love all the textures and nod to nature. Hope your year is off to a great start!
    Blessings!

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  60. I think a winter white table is a necessity for January. It lifts the spirits after the holidays. Your table is beautiful once again Yvonne.

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  61. Your table is beautiful. Love all the different white dishes. Perfect for a winter evening. Beautiful job.
    CareyAnn

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  62. Beautiful table, Yvonne!!! I really like the various textures of the plate edges...very clever!!! Your mercury glass is gorgeous!!!!!!! Perfect for a bone-chilling January! I hope you had a wonderful New Year!

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  63. Love the whites:) Everything..the blooms.. the little holders for the silverware:)

    Just perfect Yvonne..
    And lovely photography.

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  64. Yvonne, I could spend hours here! Thanks for all your inspiration! LOVE this beautiful table~setting. I am sad Christmas is over but thrilled winter is still here! Thanks for the reminder it is...

    Hugs,
    Maryjane

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  65. Yvonne Dear, I am just delighting in your Winter White table. How many times I have "clanked" a spatula in that vase. I'll always be more careful. And, did you remember that snapdragons were your grandmother Shaffer's favorite flower? What a beautiful table as always. Much Love, Mother

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  66. Bonjour Yvonne,
    Your winter white looks gorgeous paired with the silver accents. The fleur de lis silver caddies are such a nice touch.
    I am looking forward to another year full of your beuatiful tablescapes and recipes!
    Have a lovely evening,
    Mimi

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  67. What a gorgeous winter white table. Just lovely.

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  68. This has to be the most elegant table setting I have ever seen!
    Beautiful!!
    Pamela :)

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  69. Beyond pretty, beyond perfect, Yvonne. Wishing you a lovely new year!!!

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  70. You have created a beautiful table! I love silver and white together....a winter wonderland! Thank you for sharing!

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  71. You can't do it much better. Lovely, Yvonne.

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  72. So wintery white. The snapdragons are magnificent and such a breath of fresh air as we come out of the holiday season. Love, love, love the handled trays being used as chargers - very Nell Hill. Where are they from? They make such a statement.

    - The Tablescaper

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  73. I love this so much - it turned out gorgeous!

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  74. Thanks for being a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  75. I absolutely loved this tablescape. All white is one of my favorites to do at my house using my Mothers silverware!! Thanks for your blog, I am becoming addicted!!

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  76. Perfect decoration for an special occasion :)

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