Two Christmas Tables~

I only put up my Christmas adornment 12 nights before Christmas.....a tradition handed down from my mother,  so in the meantime....I played with two Christmas tablescapes and enjoyed decorating my beautiful church.

This past week I hosted two Christmas lunches and here are a few photos.

I really do love playing with dishes!!

Enjoy!



All decked out in silver, blue and white.....

Shortbread cookies as place settings....

My gorgeous friends who are my greatest supporters all year round joined me for lunch at the blue table.....

The second one, I just changed the colour scheme .....all red, silver, gold and a touch of St Nick!

   Two little ones joined us, these were for them....

Deconstructed Caramel Tart!

All my cousins enjoying the sunshine before lunch.....

See you soon!

Shel

Joining Rose Chintz Cottage for tea!

and Tablescape Thursday

Day of Reconciliation Brunch!

A sprinkle of whimsy, a dash of fantasy and a load of memories all make for the perfect Day of Reconciliation here in South Africa...... 16th December is remembered.....

Detail of the Christmas Tablecloth from Germany....

Detail of the Christmas Cookie Jar Carousel....

My garland brought back by my dear friend Sharon after her year's stint in Germany....

And on the Solomon Menu!

It's Christmas, filled with tradition, time to bring out the vintage pieces....lace....mismatched silver....and china!
Fittingly, this is Paragon,...Fantasy design!
I'm linking to Tablescape Thursday at Susan...won't you join me here..http://www.betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/ and
Sherry at http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/ for beautiful inspiration too!

Loads of blessings!
Shel xx

Christmas Countdown!

A little pink celebration with special friends


to celebrate the beginning of the festive


season!










My simple wreath I put together this afternoon
to hang in my kitchen window!







....all things Christmassy from now on! I love to make the best of this time as family and memories are so precious to me..

Christmas cupcakes I made for my family!

Lots more to do!

It's a lovely time of the year and the bonus .....glorious rain!

love the moment, and the energy of that moment will spread beyand all boundaries.

See you soon!

Shel