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All That Glistens


Welcome to the Christmas Blog Hop of 2020.  You will find 18 talented bloggers who are sharing their Christmas tables.  I hope you get inspired!  Lots of eye candy.  Many thanks to Chloe from Celebrate and Decorate for organizing this fabulous blog hop.  You will find the links toward the bottom of this post.

All That Glistens is Gold!

I set our dining table in red and gold this year. Rich Parchment Red by Mikasa is a lovely pattern with scrolls of gold.

I paired the Parchment Red with gold chargers.  Golden beaded placemats add the bling! I am also using my gold flatware by Horchow.  The wreath place cards I made.  I shall share them in another post.

I dressed the reindeer with holly leaves, berries and evergreen.  I topped their heads with golden crowns. The gold vase in the backyard is a Pottery World purchase we bought years ago.  Love the look and of course it is full of bling!
For the large hurricanes, I filled them 1/3 with golden beads and a flickering battery candle.

The tablecloth is a soft gold and silver.  I added a red table runner down the center.

Gold goblets match the table's theme with gold and red.
I love dressing our chandeliers and also using chair sashes on the chairs.  I am a blingy girl. I love using the LED lights to give some nice ambiance.  Lots of sparkle.




Since there is so much going on this table, I decided to keep the centerpiece simple.  I am using our gold bowl. I filled it with Deodara's branches and a few ornaments. The red compotes hold a  glass golden pear.

Table Resources
Beaded Gold Placemats - Target - years ago
Gold chargers - Tablecloth Factory
Parchment Red plates - Mikasa
Red compotes- Walmart
Gold flatware - Horchow
Gold goblets - ZGallerie - years ago
Golden pears- ZGallerie -years ago
Red rose table runner - Linen tablecloth Factory
Hurricanes - California Backyard - years ago
Golden bowl - Pottery World
LED firework lights - Amazon


By all means have fun!  Wishing you a joyous holiday filled with Blessings.


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32 comments:

  1. All that glistens:) Is Gold:) Fit for a queen Linda.

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  2. Oh Linda, the red and gold is magical, your table is shining like bright holiday lights! This table is suitable for the royal family, it is gorgeous and emphasizes the importance of the holiday season...I love the snowflakes and sparkle in your chandy! Beautiful!
    Jenna

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  3. Everything is gorgeous, as always, but you know what caught my eye in particular? In photo #3, that exquisite lamp in the background that looks like a slender golden double-handed urn -- jeez, I just love that! So elegant.

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  4. Wow Linda, you dramatic gold and red holiday table is stunning! I especially like the way you “dressed” the gold deer and am looking forward to seeing how you made the lovely place “cards” for each inviting setting. And, your spectacular decorated chandelier creates a spectacular Christmas setting.

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  5. Linda, you are bling personified! I will always associate glamour & glitz with you. Your table is decked out beautifully with all that glistens. I love the gold beads in the hurricanes for the candles, and the deer with their crowns. The place cards are very pretty! The chandelier looks great with those LED lights. Those are very cool. I bet this table glistens at nighttime with the light catching all the glimmer and bouncing off the placemats. Happy December. Leaving that table set should be a nice way to keep the Christmas spirit alive through the month. :)

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  6. You never disappoint Linda. So beautiful. Have a great week. xoxo Kris

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  7. Thanks for the great combination of close up and distance photos. Often I see photos that are all close up and I can't really tell what the table really looks like as a whole.

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  8. And I love that everything is where it should be on the table setting!

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  9. Absolutely stunning, Linda. And your chandelier is "oo lah lah!" I also think the place cards you made are so pretty, too. I love gold and red together....always a pretty combination! Brava!!!

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  10. Beautiful table, Linda! Toting and tablescaping at your place is in full swing today. Love it!
    The Christmas hop is full of inspiration. I'm going to visit the others this evening. Today, I'm working on our tree! happy Holidays!

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  11. Oh Linda, you know how to add the elegance and sparkle to a table!! I’m crazy about your chandelier, which is so magical. I wish I could see it at nighttime. I love the whole thing with bling!

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  12. Linda, there is something so incredibly elegant about red and gold together. You certainly designed this tablescape into a classic. I love the bling. It is perfect for anytime of year, but especially for Christmas. The more it glistens the better! I love your unique ways to dress up your deer and chandelier. I can imagine when night falls just how exquisite your table might be. The place cards are such a lovely touch as well as the glass pears. So elegant. Merry Christmas!

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  13. It is all exquisite! I can't choose a favorite element as it all is fabulous! I have a question: the pieces on the chandy that look like they are lit; are they? They are SO pretty! Wishing you the BEST holiday season. And that you for all you have done for me. XO

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  14. I LOVE the pretty red and gold theme in your dining room Linda. It's too pretty to eat at your table! LOL!

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  15. Linda, So elegant and stunning. Everything shimmers and glistens! I think Rita is right you are bling personified.The red and gold is fabulous.

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  16. Linda, the red and gold theme is elegant, fit for royalty! I adore bling, so this table excites me and makes me smile. Elegant and beautiful!! Wishing you a joyous Christmas Season!

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  17. Linda, You never disappoint! I love your signature bling at the table and the fact that you topped your reindeer heads with gold crowns. Your chandy, hurricanes, chargers, beaded mats and flatware truly glisten! As always it’s a treat to blog hop with you, Merry December ♥

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  18. i love all the glitz!! The pears are very unique! How I would love to be seated at this table!

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  19. Stunning table! I love all the sparkle...it's a party waiting to happen! I always look forward to your festive tables and this is definitely a winner! Great hopping with you again!
    Shelley

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  20. Another show stopper, Linda!! I don’t even know where to start. This is so elegant and sparkling everywhere I look! I have gone over each photo several times and see something different each time, you have put so many details into the whole room. Your place setting is fabulous from the gold pears right down to your beaded placemats. Just stunning!!! I hope you have a safe and wonderful Christmas season❤️🎄I always enjoy hopping with you.

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  21. Talk about beautiful, Linda!!! It makes me want to go down to the basement and drag out the other stuff I left in bins down there. LOL. Don't forget my dinner invitation. I will wear a mask and feast with my eyes only!!!!xo xo xo Diana

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  22. Good Afternoon Sweet Friend,
    The Christmas season would not be complete without visiting you. Such a treat to enjoy this magnificent Tablescape, truly a stunning nod to the magic of the season.
    XO
    Jemma

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  23. Beautiful:) Love all the sparkle, Linda. The large dear with the wreaths and crowns are majestic! You express your love for entertaining in every careful detail.
    Merry Christmas

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  24. Oh Linda, this is absolutely stunning and looks like it belongs in a magazine! The red and gold color palette is so elegant, and the centerpiece with the deer is so pretty. Your house always looks so beautiful. I hope that you have a most joyous Christmas season!

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  25. Linda your table is definitely a luxe, glam table. You always give that extra special touch that is your signature which makes your tables stand out from all the rest. You are always inspiring and encouraging. Thank you for encouraging me through my illness. Have a glorious and wonderful holiday. Hugs

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  26. Wow your table is gorgeous! Full of lovely details. Love the rich coloring of red and gold (my favorite)! You’ve outdone yourself with holiday beauty!

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  27. Wow, Linda! You are right...this table does glisten! All of the gold accents against the rich reds are stunning! This is a table I would be proud to entertain at! Thank you for sharing this luxurious tablescape for Christmas! You have inspired me for my New Year's table! Wishing you and happy a safe and your family holidays!

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  28. Guests at this table will be surrounded by lots of glitz and glamor and what a treat it would be. Red and gold for Christmas never goes out of style and you added just the right amount of everything. That beautiful stack is magazine worthy and the sashes on the chairs are like a decadent icing on a cake. I'm still trying to pick my jaw up off the floor from looking at your chandy and how pretty is the Christmas tree. Gorgeous styling and Have a Merry and safe Christmas.

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  29. Beautiful decorations...so festive.

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  30. What a stunning table setting with elegance and sparkle. Love your chandelier. This brings Joy to My World! Merry Christmas to you and Paul.

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  31. Oh, what a glistening, glittering, gorgeous, golden delight! It is elegant in every way, yet warm and inviting. (Nobody's wearing jeans or cords to this table!)

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