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I started with a red tablcloth and marched my most militaristic nutcrakers right down the middle of the table!
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The four tallest form the center of their wheel formation.
Reviewing the troops from the mantle are more wooden soldier nutcracker.
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At each place setting, I started with a gold charger, added a plaid napking and then a Cuthbertson Christmas Tree plate. I used wooden soldier nutcracker place card holders, of course!
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Here they are marching!
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I am linking to
Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen and
Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch
I used nutcrackers in my tablescapes last year and the year before. To see last year's table click HERE.
What fun to have enough nutcrackers to design a tablescape with! Blessings...
ReplyDeleteI love your nutcracker table! I did a nutcracker mantle last year which I loved and this year I will be doing something different. I'm going back to the nutcracker theme next year!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful collection and a great way to display them. I am sure they will be topic of conversation and the table. Dianne
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely table, and great collection of nutcrackers. Visiting from Kathleen's blog and Let's Dish. xo
ReplyDeleteI just love Nutcrackers! Your collection is so fine. I love that you used them on the table. I loved the plaid napkins with the Christmas plates too. really nice table. xo marlis
ReplyDeleteTerrific inspiration! I'm impressed..."wheel formation", "reviewing the troops". So cool!!! I love how you used nutcrackers on the mantel, too. The one in the center looks like a general! :-) Cool place card holders, too!!!!!! Way to go, Jewel! I hope you're having fun with your Christmas decorating and other preparations so far!
ReplyDeleteLove your table, Jewel. What a wonderful way to showcase a nutcracker collection...they make a great centerpiece.
ReplyDeleteIt is terrific!!
ReplyDeleteBe still my heart! I have a thing for these darling nut-lovin' soldiers! You have a wonderful collection! How fun to make them part of a tablescape!
ReplyDeleteHi Jewel! I love your marching nutcrackers, so cute. An adorable idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to Let's Dish!
Wonderful!!! This is adorable and such a clever way to display your nutcracker! Your table is beautiful as is your "army"!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this, Jewel! Love the marching nutcrackers, the plaid napkins, and the Christmas china. Such a creative centerpiece. laurie
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