Wednesday, November 30, 2011

A Winter Woodland Dinner


We are so fortunate in Idaho to have some of the most spectacular forests
in the United States.  Not far from my home, the forests begin.  There are
majestic mountains, Ponderosa pines, beautiful glacier lakes and many
rivers and streams.




I love it up in the woods, so I have created a winter woodland theme tablescape.



I found these charming dinner plates at one of my favorite shops ~
Forget Me Not Antiques.  It is the Welcome Home pattern by J&G Meakin of
Staffordshire, England.  Such a cozy and welcoming winter scene.



I love these tags too.  I added them to mini grape vine wreaths to use as
napkin rings.




All of these dishes and napkins and accessories will end up in our cabin.
I think we have a plan selected now and David has chatted with a log
broker.  We are very excited and hope to be spending Christmas of 2012 in
our new getaway in the woods.

I am joining ~


Bentley is excited about the new cabin too.  He will have a friend up there.
Joey a cute little Maltese is just a couple of doors away and his Mom and Dad
are good friends of ours.  

Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
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31 comments:

  1. Barbara F.November 30, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    I love your plates. Great tablescape. I can't wait to see the cabin progression! xo

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  2. Ann@A Sentimental LifeNovember 30, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    those are beautiful plates.

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  3. DawnNovember 30, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    I love the plates, they are beautiful:)

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  4. black eyed susans kitchenNovember 30, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    The dishes look wonderful on the red chargers Susan and the plaid runner really makes this pop. Gorgeous table setting!

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  5. Sonny GNovember 30, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    I feel like I could walk right into the scene on those plates and feel the icy cool of the snow and smell the pine trees..
    your whole setting is beautiful.

    xoxoxo
    Sonny

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  6. LVNovember 30, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Since I am a county lady from way back, I can appreciate your love of the trees and outdoors. Your table will be very pretty.

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  7. Vintage GalNovember 30, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Love your table. Soooo cozy and I can't wait to see your cabin in the woods. It sounds so relaxing and devine. I am sure Bentley will love it there ;-)

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  8. UnknownNovember 30, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Beautiful table! Thanks for sharing JoAnn

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  9. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)November 30, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Beautiful table. Love those warm colours.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog::)

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  10. GardenOfDaisiesNovember 30, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    I love all the natural elements on this table... the bark, pinecones, grapevine and snowy scenes. It certainly does reflect the part of the country where you live. And you must be sooooo excited about your log cabin!!

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  11. DeborahNovember 30, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    I am excited for you too. Your cabin will be beautiful!!

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  12. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    So very warm and inviting! A wonderful table setting. I must tell you your music is delightful. Pat

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  13. MichelleNovember 30, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    I really like the tags. The animals and plaid are a neat combination.

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  14. Heirloom treasuresDecember 1, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    A lovely combination,everything looks very cosy cabin. I'm sure it will look fabulous in your woodland home. xx j

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  15. ChristieDecember 1, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    I love the woods too Susan...your table setting is beautiful...love the little grapevine wreaths for napkin rings...this all will be perfect in your cabin :)
    Have a wonderful holiday season!
    Big hugs,
    Queenie

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  16. UnknownDecember 1, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    I plates are adorable and your table sets the holiday mood perfectly.

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  17. Alycia NicholsDecember 1, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    How incredibly fortunate you are to live in such close proximity to all those natural wonders! I'm not much of an outdoorsy girl (my citified idea of being "outdoorsy" is shopping at an open air shopping district as opposed to closed mall!!!), but I can certainly appreciate the beauty of it all. Your tablescape is a wonderful tribute to the wonder of nature!!! I've never visited Idaho, but I can imagine how beautiful it must be. Gorgeous plates, and great idea for the napkin rings!

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  18. Granny SueDecember 1, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    So pretty and cozy! This is my first visit--sounds like you're planning to build a log cabin? We built a log room onto our home using logs from a 150-year-old cabin. It's out favorite room in the house.

    Hop on over to my blog if you get a chance and join the December to Remember giveaway drawing! I'll be having giveaways at least twice a week all month, and would love to see your name in the hat!

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  19. Ruth...Time Was AntiquesDecember 1, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    A wonderful woodsy tablescape! We used to live in the Lassen National Forst in NE California for years, and I am quite nostalgic about the forests. Love your post!
    Cheers!
    R

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  20. Mid-Atlantic MarthaDecember 1, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    So pretty. Perfect for your Christmas cabin. This is all quite festive. Wonderful china and plaid.

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  21. MarigeneDecember 1, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Beautiful plates and tartan!

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  22. Debbie@Mountain BreathsDecember 1, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    What a great woodsy tablescape! How exciting to have plans to build a cabin!

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  23. My Vintage MendingDecember 1, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Gorgeous, simple yet very classy...congrats on the cabin...smiles..Renee

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  24. Wsprsweetly Of CottagesDecember 1, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Idaho is a most beautiful place. I hope I get to visit again some day. We traveled there in our little motorhome..and stayed out in the woods. I couldn't get enough of the scenery.

    Your plates are precious!! Perfect for a cabin..or anywhere really.
    Bentley's new friend is adorable.. :)

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  25. Carrie @ Dittle DattleDecember 2, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    What a lovely tablescape! Your place setting is so gorgeous.

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  26. Zuni, Chickadee Home NestDecember 2, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    There's a real fine line between "woodland/nature/rustic" and too rough...you have the perfect balance on the table. And the dishes are absolutely wonderful. My only wish? To see more of the whole table...it's so beautiful! Thank you, and may Christmas 2012 be at the cabin. Best wishes.

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  27. The TablescaperDecember 2, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Such an amazing table. It's like stepping into a time capsule. This is SPECTACULAR !

    - The Tablescaper

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  28. Honey at 2805December 3, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Your tablescape is so pretty! How wonderful to dream of next Christmas in your new log cabin!

    Thank you for linking this wonderful post to Potpourri Friday!

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  29. Vickie @ Ranger 911December 3, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    What a beautiful table setting! I love the plates with the old fashioned winter scene and they look so festive combined with the plaid. Visiting from FHF.

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  30. JacqueDecember 4, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    I really like your wintery/forest themed china! Very nice...

    Thanks for sharing!

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  31. The Charm of HomeDecember 4, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Susan,
    I just love this Meakin china! Very pretty! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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