For those of you who celebrate Christmas, I wish you all a very merry merry! This year for my table, I had a vision of a woodland scene, like a mini indoor forest with flowers and greens dancing down the table in a natural array. I called Karen Legan of Lemon Dahlia who a friend had used this fall to send me a lovely arrangement. Karen and I met at the house and once I explained my concept and showed her my linens and china, she immediately grasped the theme with enthusiasm.
Yesterday Karen arrived armed with gorgeous blooms and several boxes of greens and accoutrements and within a short time, had assembled my woodland dream.
Saturated colors pop from bits of bark, greens and small moss-enveloped bouquets.
Here and there a hint of subtle sheen as charming ornaments shine through, such as the festooned gold bird above.
In fact that’s what I like best about the table. There is a sense of discovery – everywhere you look a little surprise that you didn’t notice on first glance. The tiny green luster of a chestnut ornament peeking out from under a branch, below,
or another bird hiding under the protective canopy of greens.
Thank you Karen – this was such a fun creative collaboration! And Merry Merry to all you readers – wishing you the most wonderful holiday!
all photos by Stacey Bewkes for Quintessence
Splendid! Merry Christmas Stacey!
Your arrangements photograph like art…the masters! Lovely. Merry Christmas and thank you for all your wonderful, uplifting, inspiring posts – all year long.
Have a very Merry Christmas Stacey!
Gorgeous. Merry Christmas.
so pretty! enjoy your holiday and thank you for all your wonderful posts this past year.
Brilliant concept , and looks terrific with your beautiful china. I will def look into sending arrangements through Lemin Dahlia. Happy Holidays.
Really Wonderful , Stacey! Tell us about the plates…so pretty!
Thank you Tania! They are Si Kiang by Raynaud. They were part of my wedding registry at Tiffany’s who then had them as exclusive. You can now find them many places.
MERRY/HAPPY and a WONDERFULLY CREATIVE New York!
AND New Year!!
Beautiful pictures. Thanks so much for sharing. Merry Christmas!
Lovely, Lovely!! franki
Gorgeous table setting love the Si Kiang porcelain with the tartan plaid tablecloth-
What a gorgeous table.
Merry Christmas!
Beautiful Table Stacey! Merry Christmas!
Stunning in every way!!!!
May I adopt this style to my new year party?
What a gorgeous table.
Dear Stacey,
Recovering from an “I did too much Christmas.” I got back on my computer to find your
beautiful post. My spirits soared. Thank you so much for sharing. I can imagine your
beautiful family gathered at the gorgeous table. What a dream!!
Looking forward to following you into the New Year.
Beautiful Table Stacey! Christmas is coming!
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