Monday, November 25, 2013

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!!
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Happy Monday to you all!!
Suzy
 
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23 comments:

  1. NanaDianaNovember 25, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    OMGosh,, Suzy- That is absolutely GORGEOUS. You could use it all winter long! I love it- xo Diana

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  2. Lori @ Dining DelightNovember 26, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    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

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  3. Latane BartonNovember 26, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    I love the color combination. You did a great job with your table.

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  4. Tea in the LibraryNovember 26, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Everything about this is right. Bravo! Happy Teacup Tuesday!

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  5. SnapNovember 26, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    Suzy, your natural look with just this little pop of blue is gorgeous. Love it! Happy Tea Day!

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  6. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageNovember 27, 2013 at 1:53 AM

    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

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  7. MaryNovember 27, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    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

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  8. Pamela GordonNovember 27, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    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

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  9. KathyB.November 27, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    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...

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  10. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeNovember 27, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    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

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  11. BarbaraNovember 28, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    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!

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  12. TriciaNovember 28, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    Love these colors with the natural elements! Subtle and elegant!

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  13. UnknownNovember 28, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    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!

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  14. xinexNovember 29, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Beautiful! I love the cool blue color!...Christine

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  15. Nellie's Cozy PlaceNovember 29, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    Love that blue, one of my favorites.
    Lovely photos, and love how it looks with the greenery and pine cones.
    very pretty............
    Blessings, Nellie

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  16. UnknownNovember 30, 2013 at 4:26 AM

    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

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  17. MimiNovember 30, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    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/

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  18. MimiNovember 30, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    That is so soft and pretty. Gorgeous!
    ...Mimi...xxx
    http://atrayofbliss.blogspot.com.au/

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  19. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonDecember 2, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    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

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  20. Maria CDecember 2, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    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.

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  21. Adorned From AboveDecember 3, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    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

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  22. The TablescaperDecember 3, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    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

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  23. The Charm of HomeDecember 4, 2013 at 1:48 AM

    This is beautiful. The icy blue is so pretty with the pinecones.
    Sherry

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