How To Make a Table Decoration for Christmas

Pine Tree Paper Sculptures

It's the time of year I begin to think about setting the perfect table for Christmas on a budget! You can create a set of paper Christmas trees just like the ones shown above in 8 easy steps. Just follow my directions below and you'll end up with a fab table for a fab time of the year!!

I enjoy scouring flea markets, garage sales, and thrift shops to find just the right set of dinnerware for the season.  Starring on our table this year is a set of J&G Meakin dinnerware in the Renaissance pattern. J&G Meakin was one of the companies from the Staffordshire collective of shops in England. This village in England was comprised primarily of potters who produced dishes for well over 200 years. J&G Meakin was founded in 1851 by James Meakin and his two sons, James and George. I was able to pair this great dinnerware set with gold tone flatware from Korea and a set of stunning set of star cut crystal glassware. The little paper Christmas pine trees finished the table off for a festive look.

J&G Meakin Renaissance Dinnerware

Wishing you all a happy and wonderful Christmas!

Stetson China Company Marcrest Pine Cone Dinnerware Service for 8

This isn't exactly a "rare" set but it is difficult to come by so I was delighted to locate a service for 8 minus one coffee cup saucer. Perfect for any time of year and available for sale HERE! SOLD

Holt Howard Tall Santa Libbey Glasses

HO, HO, HO with Holt Howard skinny Tom Collins Glassware made by Libbey in the 1960s! They're available for sale HERE! SOLD

Noritake Namiki 108 Dinnerware Set

Ok whoever said there wasn't nice Mid-century Modern Fine China never saw Noritake's Namiki 108! This pattern was made from 1960-1971. It's a must have for elegant Mid-century dining! Available for sale HERE & HERE!

Dishes are SOLD. :)

Thanksgiving After Glow

There's nothing better then a piece of Cranberry and Eggnog tart for Thanksgiving desert followed by a great game of "High Bid" by 3M in 1965! Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Ken Cook Co. 1958 by Murph

We picked up this great set of airplane prints over the weekend but have yet to find anything out about them. The only Ken Cook Co. information I have found so far is printed material on boat motors. Each print is signed with the name Murph. Maybe someday I will find the answer but it may take a while. Gotta love the classic Mid-century styling to these prints and they're in mint condition.

Franciscan Ware Woodlore Coffee and Desert Set

It's the time of year for the Franciscan Ware Woodlore coffee set to brighten up the coldest fall day! This set was made in 1954 and is part of the Flair Group design. The dishes are surrounded with tiny mushrooms in golden yellow, rust, and grey. This set includes 8 cups and saucers, 8 desert plates, a cream and sugar and a coffee carafe. All you need is a little coffee and some pumpkin spice cake.

Available on Etsy HERE!