CHRISTMAS DINNER WITH MY SISTER DIANE AND FAMILY
Me and my sister Diane
My niece and her family (diane's dtr)
My nephew Bill and his wife Yael. (Diane's son)
Please forgive me for sharing the family photos. We have never spent Christmas day with my sister. She lives out of state and it was a special day.
Diane's Table for Christmas
The dishes were a thrift find for only $12. She has lots more of these hand painted dishes. They are beautiful in several different designs for each plate. The centerpiece flowers were picked from her garden. This beautiful bush blooms every Christmas. They were stunning. The name is... Proffessor Kramer's Camellia
My sister's table and chairs are from the 1940's. The table is extra wide and roomy. Many table cloths will not fit the width but she found this hand embroidered one which was a perfect fit. It has some age too but it is hard to put a time frame as to when it ws made. The candlesticks and the silver tray holding the camellias are also vintage.
The glasses are raised hand painted holly w/leaves. Beautiful.
I must share her chandlier because it is so beautiful. I have shared it before.
As you can see she loves birds and my last photo is of her Christmas tree which is decorated with all birds. The shades are french and very old.
I will be linking with Susan's Tablescape Thursday
I'm linking with Kathleen's Lets Dish with Kathleen's Cusine
Suzanne at, Coloradolady, is our host for today's fun event. Be sure and visit Suzanne's blog for lots more vintage fun.
Blessings and love,
JEANNE
How wonderful that you got to spend Christmas with your sister! The table is lovely. Happy New Year Jeanne!
Posted by: Penny @ The Comforts of Home & Flea Market Makeovers | January 03, 2013 at 08:42 AM
Jeanne, don't forget to tell Diane that I think she is amazing. She is beautiful, her family is beautiful, her home is beautiful - and I am in love with her camellia centerpiece.
Mrs. Whaley, of Mrs. Whaley's Charleston Garden,http://backyardneighbor.typepad.com/backyard_neighbor/2013/01/my-sisters-christmas-table.html, pronounced these shrubs as camaylias. Did you know that they are from the same family as tea?
And, those dishes are "to die for".♥
Posted by: Beverly | January 03, 2013 at 09:14 AM
It's wonderful that you were able to spend Christmas with your sister and her family at her beautiful home. Happy New Year to all of you! Linda
Posted by: Linda | January 03, 2013 at 09:31 AM
Lovely table, J, such pretty plates.
Thanks for linking to Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen.
Happy 2013!
Posted by: Cuisine Kathleen | January 03, 2013 at 10:17 AM
That is such a lovely table. Fun to sit down to a table so sweetly decorated and prepared. You have had a Great Christmas my dear.....you have had an eventful and busy few weeks eh. Lots of memories.
Your sister has a bird tree....mine is a rocking horse tree. Fun to collect the different ornaments.
Are you going to "relax" now.....I think you like to be on the go my dear.
love ya....and mucho hugs for the new year
Posted by: wendy | January 03, 2013 at 12:27 PM
Happy new year Jeanne! I love the vintage look of the table. Hoping for wonderful things for you to look forward this year my friend. xoxo Muse :)
Posted by: Pansylee (Muse) VanMeeteren | January 03, 2013 at 08:46 PM
Your sister did everything up right for the holidays. Nothing too fancy for me. I enjoy things pretty, but I am all for the simple things of life.
Posted by: LaVoice | January 03, 2013 at 09:04 PM
A gorgeous tablecloth! Wow it's pretty. Love the handpainted dishes, too. So glad you spent the holidays with family.. makes it more special! have the happiest of years ahead.. xo marlis
Posted by: marlis | January 03, 2013 at 09:41 PM
Jeanne,what pretty Christmas decor. I think it's nice to share family photo's,I enjoyed looking at them. Thank you for visiting me and good luck with my give away. x
Posted by: jeanetteann | January 03, 2013 at 10:15 PM
What a pretty table setting! I'm so glad you got to spend that time with your sister...what a blessing!
Have a lovely weekend!
HaPpY vInTaGe ThInGiE tHuRsDaY!
Mrs. Sarah Coller
Posted by: Mrs. Sarah Coller | January 04, 2013 at 08:26 AM
Oh I love your sister's dishes...and everything else, too. It's so pretty and whimsical. I envy you for having so many sisters - you are so lucky. I lost my one and only. Wishing you a wonderful 2013. xo Nancy
Posted by: Nancy | January 04, 2013 at 04:19 PM
The centerpiece is one artist creation. I love the colour combo. Fabulous.
Family means a lot during Yuletide. Happy that you were together with them
Hope you had a great time.
Greetings,
/CC girl
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