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Saturday, January 30, 2021

Winter Whites and Frosty Greens Tablescape

 In celebration of our current season, I put together this tablescape combining winter whites and frosty greens.



Here's a look at the stars of the show including a subtle nod to Valentine's Day with these heart-shaped bowls from our local Dollar Store.



Mr and Mrs Snowman help add a fun factor.



Frosty faux evergreens and white berries in a snowflake lantern-turned-vase create a wonderful wintry vibe.



 For this tablescape, I decided not to use a tablecloth as I liked the natural look of the wood with the white.



The place settings began with a white placemat topped with a gold-rimmed charger and white dishes including these heart-shaped bowls.



Snowflake napkin rings were embellished with sprigs of faux greenery and a pine cone.



My snowflake wine glasses were also called into action.



 This clear acrylic handled flatware added the perfect icy touch to the table.



For the centerpiece, I created a wintry vibe by using snowmen and faux evergreens with some scattered pine cones.



Mr Snowman oversees this end of the table...



...while Mrs Snowman surveys this corner.



Three of these snowflake vases with the wintry arrangement were lined up down the center of the table. This wood slice riser from HomeSense holds the center snowflake vase. 



Additional greenery and pine cones were placed around the bottom of the vases.



This has been a perfect tablescape look for January...




...with a subtle nod toward next month's theme.



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Sunday, January 24, 2021

Hot Cocoa Bar with Winter Sports Theme

 When Christmas was over, I couldn't let go of my gingerbread themed hot cocoa bar (here) so I decided to redecorate it for winter.



Black and white buffalo check along with a winter sports theme helped with the transition.



Here is the set up on the left end of the sideboard. I placed a pair of skis in the little tree on the edge and added some other winter decor items.



A bucket of snowballs sits atop a sleigh with some skis and winter boots in the background.



This little snow-boy adds a frosty touch. If he gets too cold, there is a warm shirt and vest nearby.



The shelf above the winter cocoa bar got some winter decor too with little houses, lanterns and candles. On the door fronts below, I placed decorative mittens filled with faux greenery.



I didn't have a winter themed hot cocoa sign so I used this Gather one I recently purchased at HomeSense.



The hot cocoa fixings were placed directly under the sign on a tray.  I included Cadbury cocoa mix, miniature marshmallows, chocolate wafer rolls, chocolate chips and small cookies in various glass jars. Some jars were tied with buffalo check ribbon.



Two mugs that are very appropriate for an apres ski vibe were set in front.



And looking towards the right side of the sideboard...



...a small Flex-Brew coffee maker serves double duty for hot cocoa as well.



 Skates, skis and a faux antler shed provide the winter decor on this end of the sideboard.



With both Mr Delight and I being downhill skiers, this hot cocoa bar comes in pretty handy when warming up after a few runs at our local ski hill.



We have a lot more winter to get through in our neck of the woods so I'm happy I've kept this fun beverage center up awhile longer.



I'm thinking if I add some hearts and later, some shamrocks, it can last right till spring!



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Wednesday, January 6, 2021

New Year's Eve Tablescape with Mixed Metals


 

I'm a bit late to do so but I want to wish you all a very Happy New Year!  Whether you were a party of two or a few more, I hope you had a lovely time bringing in 2021!



There were no local parties due to Covid-19 restrictions so Mr Delight and I decided to make the best of it and celebrate on our own.



I set the dining room table for two with our place settings directly in the middle and taking away the other chairs.  I chose to go with a mixed metals colour palette and used gold, silver and copper on a background of black.



Having the full length of the large table, I was able to create a more elaborate centerpiece.



I had this large "disco ball" type ornament and thought it was perfect for NYE so I set it inside a glass vase filled with gold chips and acrylic ice vase fillers.  The vase was set atop a glass cake pedestal and surrounded by ball ornaments in mixed metals.



A black feather boa was run the length of the table with ornaments and gold coloured votive holders placed here and there.



Party hats in coordinating colours were set at each end of the table. 



 It's hard to tell in the pics but I put the hats on top of wine glasses to give them some height.



Lastly, I added multiple sets of battery-operated string lights along the feather boa to provide some sparkle.



The place settings were done in the mixed metals with black colour scheme. A gold placemat was topped with a copper coloured charger.  Black plates were the base for a gold-rimmed salad plate and black bowl. My copper coloured flatware was the perfect choice.



A gold napkin, gold candleholder and party accessories were added to the place settings.



Martini glasses were used as placecard holders and they were filled with gold acrylic vase filler along with copper and "disco"ball ornaments.



I created these New Year's Eve place cards for us on my computer using clip art and set them in the martini glasses. Just in case, Mr Delight & I didn't know where we should sit!! LOL



And of course, champagne is a necessity for a New Year's Eve celebration!



Champagne and wine glasses stand at the ready next to this delicious steak and crab dinner that Mr Delight prepared for us!



Chocolate Mousse and coffee for dessert.



Although it was different than being able to go out and celebrate with friends, we did enjoy our more intimate dinner for two as a way to mark the end of 2020 and the beginning of what are hopefully brighter days ahead in 2021!



I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for checking in here at Dining Delight.  Your visits and comments on my blog posts and on my Instagram account mean so much to me and I appreciate everyone of you!

 Wishing you all the best in this New Year!



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