planning ahead for christmas

I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet,

but I just started working on some

Christmas Tablescape stylings today. 

I have a few themes in mind, oh, how I love a good theme! 

Anyways, I have a couple for you to preview...

The first one is for an Ugly Sweater Party!

I couldn’t resist these adorable little knit sweaters

when I saw them at Cost Plus|WorldMarket.

They some in several different colors and are soooo

cute as little party favors at each place setting…

don’t you think?

They’re actually ornaments that

 you can later adorn your tree with.

I love how the red knit edging on the napkins

compliments the tiny red sweaters!

(The napkins are also from World Market).

The inspiration for my second

themed holiday dinner

were these gorgeous black and white

"Joyeaux Noel" transferware plates.

I got a set of these last year at Home Goods,

and my secret is I only get a set of salad plates,

that way I can mix and match with my white

dinner plates that are so versatile. 

And why not add gold accents to this look?

It helps play up the Parisian glamour for the night.

This look wouldn’t be the same without the bold black & white
buffalo plaid dinner plates, also found at Home Goods last year. 

ciao! fabiana

And it all came together like this…

 the Ugly Sweater Party:

Red Polka Dot Plate: Home Goods

Red Kate Spade Plate: Home Goods

Red & White Chintz Plate: vintage

Burlap Chargers: Oriental Trading

Raffia Place Mat: Ikea

Mini Sweater Ornaments: World Market

Chambray Napkins with Chenille Trim: World Market

Wood Handle Flatware: World Market

Scrabble Tiles: vintage

and the Parisian Holiday Dinner:

Joyeaux Noel Plates: Home Goods

Black and White Buffalo Check Plates: Home Goods

White Charger Plate: Wedgwood

Rattan Charger: World Market

Raffia Place Mat: vintage

Wine Glass: Home Goods

 Linen Napkins: World Market

Gold Flatware: Ebay

Brass Eiffel Tower: Ebay

Unfinished Wood Slice: Home Goods