I’m sure I’ve never used red as a theme for my Christmas decor before. But you never know when or what may strike your fancy and inspire you to take a new direction.
That “something” is this tablecloth I found at the boutique run by a French blogger, Sharon Santoni. The site is “My French Country Home.”
Red is not one of my colours, but when I saw the pattern on this tablecloth, I was so captivated that I added it to cart without a second thought. I hadn’t even considered it for my holiday decorating, instead thinking it would look great for outdoor entertaining. When it arrived I quickly changed my mind. It’s made of soft linen with a fabulous drape. I’m not sure what the flowers are, but the pinky-red petals on some branches look like poinsettia.
I’ve changed all the accents in the dining room to complement the tablescape, mostly with red ribbons since I don’t have much else in red. With a few minor tweaks, the dining room has a new look.
The roses are from last week’s centrepiece but are still looking beautiful. I will get red tulips or red roses for the Christmas dinner table, whatever is available.
Our family dinner on Christmas day is relaxed, casual, and lively…I think the red will add a fun vibe.
Today, I heard that Merriam-Webster named the word of the year “polarization.” This is not surprising, considering our upside-down world.
My holiday wish for you is to escape all the noise around us, find time for some well-deserved self-care, reflect on the good times and fond memories you’ve made this year and share love and laughter with those you hold dear.
Merry Christmas,
xox Judy❤️
Your room looks beautiful. I love reading all of your posts. Merry Christmas!
Thank you Jo, it’s always a treat to see a familiar name in my inbox. Have a wonderful Christmas,
xox Judy❤️
Everything looks lovely, as always, Judy. You have such a flair for decorating.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Thank you Carol, I can only imagine how beautifully you have decorated your home! Have a wonderful Christmas too, xox Judy❤️
Magnifique Judy! I think the touch of red just sets everything else off so well. Thank you for sharing this lovely shop. That table cloth is a huge temptation! If you don’t mind me asking, where did you source those beautiful white with gold cherub hand holding a fern leaf plates, you featured in your last blog?
Thank you for the holiday wishes. I am going to reflect and focus on all the good in my life, and hopefully send out good vibes into the world. I am confident that the New Year will be a good one. Merry, Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones Judy.
Thank you Karen, if I can tempt you more, I would say that I’m sure you would love the tablecloth. Like I said, red is not really my colour but I LOVE the tablecloth. The white plates from last weeks blog are ones that I carried in CC on Whyte. The name of the company is Rosanna out of Washington state I belief. The store has been closed for 9 years and I think that collection was from a few seasons before then. You may be able to find them on Etsy. Keep the good vibes coming for a peaceful new year! Merry Christmas to you and your family. xox Judy❤️
A very Merry Christmas and the very best in the New Year, to you and your loved ones as well Judy.
Such a beautiful post and I do love the red! Yes, let us focus on the good and reflect upon it especially in this uncertain world… Merry, merry Christmas to you and your family!
Thank you Cathy, maybe collectively we can send positive vibes for a happier, peaceful world to come. It can’t hurt to try! I wish you a wonderful, restful Christmas too. xox Judy❤️
Your tablecloth and decor are all absolutely stunning Judy! Like you, I don’t generally gravitate towards the colour red but your tablecloth doesn’t jump out at me as a “red” tablecloth. It’s so beautiful with your tableware as well! Are the pinky-red flowers bougainvillea? I could be completely wrong but they remind me of bougainvillea. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and find time to escape from the crazy world we seem to be living in…you’ve certainly made a beautiful home to escape from it all! Merry Christmas and all my best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year!! Hugs, Karen xo❤️
Thank you Karen, yes, I think you are right…the flowers are probably bougainvillea. That just didn’t occur to me before!!!! Wishing you and your family a happy Christmas and all the best of good things for the new year. xox Judy❤️