atthefarmhouse: Icy blue and white for Christmas

I can’t believe just how close Christmas is!!!! I have been a little undecided about just what colour I was going to have for my table this year. I am really moving more to the natural look with whites and pinecones and just a softer look in general. Last week I bleached some pinecones and love how they turned out. I mixed a few natural brown ones in as well and then added a few blue balls for contrast. It is just so long since I have been able to fiddle around setting a pretty table and I realise just how much I love it. Hopefully over the next few months of summer here in Australia I will have some fun. This table is very simple….so simple in fact I forgot to add some wine glasses but don’t worry I could soon find them if needed!! The woven mats I picked up a few years ago in the bargain bin and now I’m wishing I had bought one dozen of them. I just wish my dear friend lived close enough to drop by and join me for lunch!!

Happy Monday to you all!!

Suzy

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23 comments:

NanaDiana said...: OMGosh,, Suzy- That is absolutely GORGEOUS. You could use it all winter long! I love it- xo Diana; November 25, 2013 at 8:17 PM
Lori @ Dining Delight said...: Christmas in Australia must have quite a different "feel" to it season-wise than here in Canada. I think you have captured it perfectly though with your gorgeous tablescape and I love the textures and colours!

DD; November 26, 2013 at 6:10 AM
Latane Barton said...: I love the color combination. You did a great job with your table.; November 26, 2013 at 6:27 AM
Tea in the Library said...: Everything about this is right. Bravo! Happy Teacup Tuesday!; November 26, 2013 at 8:18 PM
Snap said...: Suzy, your natural look with just this little pop of blue is gorgeous. Love it! Happy Tea Day!; November 26, 2013 at 10:20 PM
Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...: Oh, Suzy, your table is absolutely beautiful! Love the soft blue and white with greenery and pine cones! It really is lovely. Thank you for sharing at Tea Time and have a beautiful day.

Blessings,
Sandi; November 27, 2013 at 1:53 AM
Mary said...: Thank you for posting your tablescape at Boogieboard Cottage for Masterpiece Monday, I love it! I featured it on my top ten picks this week. Have a great Thanksgiving, Mary; November 27, 2013 at 10:00 AM
Pamela Gordon said...: Suzy, your table decor and the choice of colours is so beautiful and also very appropriate for the climate you live in. Very pretty! Blessings to you, Pamela; November 27, 2013 at 10:33 AM
KathyB. said...: Wow ! I just might steal a few ideas here. These are my Christmas colors ( with a touch of red thrown in ) and the natural elements of the design make this all around the most appealing Christmas decorating I've seen in awhile. Simply elegant...; November 27, 2013 at 5:07 PM
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...: Stunning, I love the soft icy blue color. Thanks so much for linking to Inspire Me. I hope you and your family have a very Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving. Hugs, Marty; November 27, 2013 at 10:54 PM
Barbara said...: I love a simple table. The pinecones look so beautiful with the blue. I saw the instructions for bleaching pinecones and look forward to trying it. A simple, quiet look for Christmas is always appealing. Happy Thanksgiving!; November 28, 2013 at 10:47 AM
Tricia said...: Love these colors with the natural elements! Subtle and elegant!; November 28, 2013 at 7:28 PM
Unknown said...: I love the icy blue feeling with that soft blue! So pretty and I also like how you used the pinecones on the 3 tierd serving tray! Great shots of your table, I never know quite how to get those good shots! Stopping by from Let's Dish!; November 28, 2013 at 11:07 PM
xinex said...: Beautiful! I love the cool blue color!...Christine; November 29, 2013 at 2:44 PM
Nellie's Cozy Place said...: Love that blue, one of my favorites.
Lovely photos, and love how it looks with the greenery and pine cones.
very pretty............
Blessings, Nellie; November 29, 2013 at 9:36 PM
Unknown said...: Very pretty! I love the soft hints of blue! Thank you so much for sharing with us at our All Things Thursday blog hop <3

Fotini; November 30, 2013 at 4:26 AM
Mimi said...: What a soft and delicate combination. It's neutral and yet not. I just adore it. What a beautiful job you've done! I found you through the Shabby Nest and am a happy newbie follower...Mimi...xxx
http://atrayofbliss.blogspot.com.au/; November 30, 2013 at 8:42 AM
Mimi said...: That is so soft and pretty. Gorgeous!
...Mimi...xxx
http://atrayofbliss.blogspot.com.au/; November 30, 2013 at 8:44 AM
Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said...: Suzy, this is a gorgeous table! I love the soft blues with the pinecones. I bleached some last week also. I too love the subtle softness it gave them. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann; December 2, 2013 at 11:21 AM
Maria C said...: Love your color palette! What a great way to celebrate Christmas, when it's still summer! I really like that you incorporated earthy elements, too! It grounds the colors beautifully.; December 2, 2013 at 8:00 PM
Adorned From Above said...: This looks so beautiful. I love the blue and white. Thanks so much for sharing with Wednesday's Adorned From Above Link Party.
Have a great week.
Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above
http://www.adornedfromabove.com; December 3, 2013 at 7:15 AM
The Tablescaper said...: I so love your table! It is truly icy blue.

I am afraid that you've posted to the wrong party. I host two parties. One on Thursday evenings called "Oh, the PLACES I've been!" which is what you've linked to. I think you meant to link to my Saturday/Sunday link party called "Seasonal Sundays" which is about all things seasonal.

I don't think your post got the traffic it deserved as it was at the wrong party. Why don't you link the same post again this coming weekend to Seasonal Sundays? The link goes up at 7 pm Saturday evening.

- The Tablescaper; December 3, 2013 at 12:25 PM
The Charm of Home said...: This is beautiful. The icy blue is so pretty with the pinecones.
Sherry; December 4, 2013 at 1:48 AM