Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Poinsettia Sparkle Tablescape



A warm Christmas Welcome to my Poinsettia Sparkle Tablescape which I will be linking to Beth's Poinsettia Party, it begins on the 5th, and to Susan's Tablescape Thursday.  There is nothing that says holiday more than a poinsettia.  They can bring cheer to the darkest corner of a home during the holiday season. 


Please don't forget to link up to my "It's Your Wonderful Life," holiday linky party on the following Mondays in December 6, 13, and 20.

The poinsettia dishware and glasses are the stars of this table.


My mother-in-law Geniel bought the Poinsettia plates for us over 20 years ago.  I was newly married and it was so fun to have Christmas plates.  The plates and glasses were made by Block Spal in Portugal.


The plates and glasses are the "Poinsettia" pattern designed by Mary Lou Goertzen in 1982.  The dishes have been retired for several years.


I love the artwork on the glasses.


For the centerpiece I filled this trifle bowl with red Christmas balls.


I flanked the trifle bowl with candlesticks. 


The white napkin rings, Style Sisters of course, have a silk poinsettia tucked in.


Since red is my favorite color, I am sure I will be using this table again in the holiday season.


I love the look of the clear glass and the red together.


A long view of the table.


What would a Poinsettia table be without a live Poinsettia?


Table Information:

Placemats:  JoAnn's several years ago.
Chargers:  Target years ago.
Dinner and salad plates and glasses:  Block Spal, a gift from my mother-in-law
Red Ice Cream Bowls:  Wal-Mart this summer
Silver:  Damask Rose by Oneida, wedding present from my parents
Bubble Glasses:  Tai Pan Trading this summer
Napkins:  Wal-Mart this summer
Napkin Rings:  Style Sisters
Trifle Bowl:  Gift from mother-in-law
Candle Sticks and Bottle Chiller:  Target years ago

Thank you for stopping by my "Poinsettia Sparkle" Table!

Linked Also with Home For the Holidays




36 comments:

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Beth said...

Joni, Your table looks gorgeous! I love the plates as well as the red glassware. Your ornaments look stunning in the bowl - does Wolfie ever try to fish them out of the bowl to play with? The red and white and clear and silver all look awesome together. Thanks for participating in the poinsettia party that begins this weekend.
Hugs, Beth

Julie Harward said...

GORGEOUS! My favorite color of red...it all looks so great! :D

Laura said...

What a beautiful tablescape! Love it!

Sue said...

This is SO pretty! I love all the red and poinsettias are such an integral part of the Christmas season!

Tricia said...

Joni, what a lovely and festive table! And what a sweet mother-in-law to give you those pretty dishes! I know that you remember her kindness each time you bring them out for the season. The red balls in the trifle bowl are perfect in their simplicity!

Lynn said...

Looks great Joni! How fun that your MIL treated you to the pretty plates, and I'm lovin' the nice shiny centerpiece:@)

The Charm of Home said...

Joni,
You table is just beautiful! So gorgeous and elegant!
Sherry

Anonymous said...

BEAUTIFUL!!!!! stop by, your're a winner!!!

anne
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Sue said...

Your dishes are beautiful and I can't take my eyes off that bowl of red balls...so pretty! It is such fun to set tables this time of year and even more fun to look at everyone elses!

Bonnie said...

I can't believe your table settings. I love the Style sisters napkin rings around the candle base. Such a cute idea. I'd love to see your table settings in person. They're amazing.

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Beautiful table. I love those dishes! What a stunning pattern! Love the red fruit bowls with them.

Debbie said...

This is so pretty and so different. I don't think I've ever seen anything like your poinsettia dishware. I would love something like that.

Love the way your ornaments and napkins just pop with color.

Susie @ Step inside my home said...

I love your poinsettia plates. Having heirlooms that are passed down are just fabulous. You will treasure them always!
You've set a lovely table. ~ Susie

The Inspired Nest said...

Your table is so much fun! I love the way everything is reflected off of your table. It really makes everything stand out! Beautiful!
I hope you will come by and visit.. I am having a giveaway that you might enjoy!
Lacy

Luncheons at the Junction said...

I love the red and silver together too! lots of SPARKLE!

Tablescapes By Diane said...

Hi lovely lady, Your tablescapes are Beautiful for the Christmas Hoildays ~~~~ and the china is so Elegance.

Alycia Nichols said...

Beautiful with all the red! The trifle bowl filled with all the bowls is really striking!

Jacqueline said...

I honestly couldn't remember who we called to come pick us up! I will go back and edit my post. Did it take 2 trips? I just remember we laughed and wondered how we were going to get them home and then called someone and that someone was you! Thanks for jogging the old memory.

Mage said...

What a lovely tablescape you have there! My the sight reminds of our previous Christmas theme which is silver and red. Red poinsettia are really elegant i love them. By the way your blog looks cute and your little wolfie too!

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Renée said...

Just beautiful Joni. I love your red and sparkling clear glass too. I all goes together and is so festive.

Diann @ TTG said...

Oh, everything looks just so pretty and sparkly! I love it!

Yvonne @ StoneGable said...

Joni, YOur red table is full of SPARKLE! So beautiful. I love how you just flooded the table with rich red! It makes a huge festive statement. And the glass pieces do look beautiful and give an extra glitz to your beautiful reds.

YOur pointsettia dinnerware is gorgeous and a Christmas treasure. What a lovely gift to have enjoyed over the years. I can just imagine all the memories packed up in them.
You have created a lovely, chic and BEAUTIFUL table, my friend. (I'm going to use your idea of balls in a triffle bowl~ stunnng!)
xo Yvonne

Joy Tilton said...

That's it I am setting my tables today! All our pretty stuff sets in hutches or cabinets only to make an appearance at parties and dinners. Love the beautiful poinsettia dishes, so unique! The memories attached to each piece means so very much...I love the things passed down to me.

Debby S. said...

This screams Christmas! The trifle bowl with the ornaments just give the table its wow factor! Those plates are beautiful!!!

Cricket said...

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!

Custom Comforts said...

Beautiful table! What a lovely set of dinnerware and matching glasses. Just perfect for the holidays!
Cindy

Barbara said...

What a pretty table! I have never seen that dinnerware. It is so pretty and unique. What a wonderful gift from your mother-in-law. Love the ornament touch!

SavoringTime in the Kitchen said...

Red is my very favorite color for decorating so I LOVE your table! So festive and cheery!

Calypso In The Country said...

So pretty..I just can't get enough red for the holidays.

Tess said...

Beautiful table...those plates are are so pretty and so DIFFERENT. Love your silver candlesticks and, of course, the Damask Rose has my heart!

Tess

Scribbler said...

You can never have enough red or poinsettias at Christmas!

Entertaining Women said...
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Entertaining Women said...

This is a gorgeous table. I can't believe those red ice cream bowls are from WalMart, and I can't believe that I didn't see them this summer...what was I thinking?! Thank you for sharing your lovely design. Cherry Kay

Domestic Diva said...

Beautiful table - I agree about Poinsettas setting the holiday atmosphere...thanks for sharing...

Unknown said...

Your table is absolutely gorgeous!

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