The dining room poinsettia in the blue and white bowl was the perfect centerpiece for the party. Flanked by candles in silver candlesticks.
Food, plates and napkins laid out on the dining room table. The breakfast room table was "the bar" where wine and beer and a very small bar was set up.
The sweet side of the table. Grandmother's Sherry Nut Cake and a tray of homemade cookies and candies.
The homemade sweets -- raspberry thumbprint cookies, Aunt Pearl's divinity and bourbon balls.
Food, plates and napkins laid out on the dining room table. The breakfast room table was "the bar" where wine and beer and a very small bar was set up.
The sweet side of the table. Grandmother's Sherry Nut Cake and a tray of homemade cookies and candies.
The homemade sweets -- raspberry thumbprint cookies, Aunt Pearl's divinity and bourbon balls.
It's Thursday and so it's time for Tablescape Thursday so please join Susan at Between Naps on the Porch to see other tables this December.
18 comments:
Wish I could have been there. My mom and I used to make divinity and chocolate fudge at Christmas. I have ALWAYS loved red pointsettias in blue and white vessels. I can't understand why I haven't found the need to do that this year. Perhaps I have entered my "avante garde" period????? Take heart, the season has just begun, it could and probably will happen in the Blue Den. Again, looks like a lovely party!
You give the most beautiful parties. Your table looks just stunning.
My mom and I used to make Divinity (her favorite) and Rum Balls (my favorite) :))
I'm sure we all wish to have been invited to the party. Your table is lovely - the glow from the candles and silver just say 'festive'!
A small group of 12? :) That's a huge party for me if it's not my family:)
Good for you!
Martha,
Lovely tablescape for your initimate party. Your place cards are wonderful. Labeling each dish takes away the confusion, allowing more time for you to interact with your guests. Festivities await the Season. Let the fun begin!
Fondly,
Pat
Everything is so pretty. I am sure everyone had a lovely time, especially in such lovely surroundings.
I love appetizer parties. I think most everything can be made ahead and the hostess/host can enjoy the guest all the more. All of your food and table setting look so inviting.
My kind of party! Your table looks stunning! The food looks yummie...Merry Christmas!
Martha, what a pretty Christmas table for your friends to enjoy! I must say, your sweets look tempting. I may have to make some divinity this year! I always make fudge, but since I'm the main consumer of the divinity, I've held off!
Looks wonderful Martha. I love your bird place cards!
Dan
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Martha, Your table looks beautiful. I think I need that recipe for bourbon balls and my Auntie also gave me a recipe for what she called Never Fail Divinity. It is soooooooo good which is why I don't make it often. I would eat the whole recipe. Your party surely looked like a lot of fun.
Carolyn
Sounds like all the components for a delicious and beautiful Christmas gathering. I love divinity but have never attempted to make it.
Best,
Bonnie
Beautiful party! Everything looks delicious.
Your refreshments look delicious. I'm sure all your guests enjoyed the party! I haven't made divinity in years. I'll have to put that on my list for this year!
Oh, everything looks so festive. I love how you displayed your poinsettias. What a great idea...I've always wanted to try divinity. It looks yummy!
You have a wonderful blog. I have been enjoying reading.:)
H.H.
Lovely table as usual Martha. Do you have the recipe for the Sherry Nut cake? I have used a lot of your recipes and they are always good. :)
Martha, Everything is beautifully displayed for your holiday guests!
Wonderful!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
A beautifully appointed party! I hope to someday find the recipe for the Sherry Nut Cake in your post...I can always hope, right? Thank you for sharing your charming design. Cherry Kay
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