tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6282397331502638752.post9021779093884903286..comments2024-03-06T01:04:35.364-06:00Comments on Entertaining Women: Christmas Eve, 2017Entertaining Womenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04456283511422693637noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6282397331502638752.post-20823110623695274792018-03-23T19:03:28.390-05:002018-03-23T19:03:28.390-05:00Cherry Kay: How did I miss this brilliant post? ...Cherry Kay: How did I miss this brilliant post? My favorite elements: The tureen, the Barley Twist candlesticks, the gold poinsettias, the Blackwatch tablecloth. . . I adore this table! Your granddaughter’s comment made me chuckle. You’ve planted the seed! Now she’s hooked! The first time I saw doilies on top of a metal charger, was in Granada, Spain, but I’d forgotten all about it. I need to get some now. Thank you for the tip. The whole table evinces your excellent taste. You could serve hot dogs and potato chips and no one would even notice because they’d feel so special. Thank you for the wonderful inspiration!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14051950012579346329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6282397331502638752.post-75754924926197829162018-02-07T11:32:39.152-06:002018-02-07T11:32:39.152-06:00Hello, I am new to your sight and have been on a c...Hello, I am new to your sight and have been on a computer-binge reading every post since inception. You are an Inspiration and a Marvel with your settings & backgrounds. On one of your older posts I saw your "Old Avesbury" pattern & I was thrilled. It was my choice of wedding china (that I never received, however.) I ultimately received (15 years later) white patterned Rosenthal instead. I am trying to emulate albeit on a much smaller scale. I now have 2 more sets of antique china (much to my hubby's dismay) procured at incredible bargain prices along with different serving pieces and chargers & linen. Might I add that I'm doing this later in life. Please, I haven't seen any posts since your Christmas design delight. I hope all is well with your family and that you continue for many years to come.northsouthbirdyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10412568456580014890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6282397331502638752.post-44215008743309041602018-01-08T18:11:43.963-06:002018-01-08T18:11:43.963-06:00Thank you for posting this beautiful Christmas Eve...Thank you for posting this beautiful Christmas Eve table, Cherry Kay. I hope your sister-in-law is healing well. I enjoyed seeing how you used that tablecloth because I have the same one and also runner and napkins (went a little crazy over it). It always makes me want to try to have a Scottish or English look for the table too. I have used it with Spode Christmas Tree and also with our everyday white Wedgwood Countryware. For me, the tartan napkins are a bit much with the tablecloth and I prefer white ones, but the plaid ones look cute with the runner. You carried out the warm neutrals beautifully with the cloth-- the flax napkins, copper chargers, caramel candles, gold poinsettias (so striking) and the Della Robbia trees. That was really subtle and nicely done. I liked how simple your menu was, and absolutely delicious. I am really working on trying to simplify menus and somehow it is not easy for me! This year I served Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas Eve, Christmas morning, Christmas dinner, and a big New Year's Day buffet. The most fun part was Christmas Eve, when our dear friends came home with us after church and we had hot crab dip, take-out Chinese, and chocolate raspberry bundt cake-- that was easy and fun and I need to learn to always try to make meals the easy way! -- Oh, and your granddaughter is a delight! Francie Newcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10892362779983187077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6282397331502638752.post-8001257054643053832018-01-08T12:31:19.165-06:002018-01-08T12:31:19.165-06:00Traditional or not makes no difference when family...Traditional or not makes no difference when family is gathered round. Your table is gorgeous as always, Cherry Kay. Your carved flatware takes my breath away each time you share it. I parted with some of my mother of pearl flatware and serving pieces recently. I'm trying to edit out what I'm not using, and my first pieces were not the quality that I've come to want now that I find additional pieces. My barley twist candlesticks are some I've not parted with, even though I don't often pull them out to use. I need to remind myself to do that.<br />Happ2018, my friend!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6282397331502638752.post-87170023414938890142018-01-07T18:12:39.865-06:002018-01-07T18:12:39.865-06:00I like your untraditional Christmas Eve table -- v...I like your untraditional Christmas Eve table -- very pretty. I saw some of those same poinsettias this year and they were outstanding! I also fell in love but didn't buy any!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04061311089430888179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6282397331502638752.post-61581187585857860612018-01-07T08:49:58.854-06:002018-01-07T08:49:58.854-06:00Cherry Kay, this table is magnificent! I've b...Cherry Kay, this table is magnificent! I've been wanting to use my copperchargers and flatware for Christmas for years now and you've given me great ideas! Your collection of barley twist is wonderful. Love the tartan tablecloth! So sorry about your sis in law. Hopefully she will heal completely. Xo marlisMarlishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05965220365912256742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6282397331502638752.post-25994232413212287602018-01-07T07:01:01.928-06:002018-01-07T07:01:01.928-06:00I would enjoy being seated anywhere at this table!...I would enjoy being seated anywhere at this table!! B.E. sounds as if she might be following in your footsteps and I love that she is interested in your pretty table setting! It's been fun to watch her grow up - she is beautiful! I love your suggestion of using a doily to prevent the plate from spinning, I have never thought of doing that! As always, I enjoyed every detail and I must say, I have never seen nor heard of biscuit jars - very unique! Happy New Year to you and your family!!Patti @ Pandoras Boxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168379052525278502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6282397331502638752.post-84741303715892694232018-01-07T06:30:02.297-06:002018-01-07T06:30:02.297-06:00Beautiful as always. Best wishes for the coming ye...Beautiful as always. Best wishes for the coming year 2018. Be prepared for the best.Idahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215955789402689332noreply@blogger.com