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Snow Crystals ~ Pink Transferware Christmas Tablescape



Throughout the afternoon I watched them there, 


Snow-fairies falling, falling from the sky, 

Whirling fantastic in the misty air, 

Contending fierce for space supremacy. 

And they flew down a mightier force at night, 

As though in heaven there was revolt and riot, 

And they, frail things had taken panic flight 

Down to the calm earth seeking peace and quiet. 

I went to bed and rose at early dawn 

To see them huddled together in a heap, 

Each merged into the other upon the lawn, 

Worn out by the sharp struggle, fast asleep. 

The sun shone brightly on them half the day, 

By night they stealthily had stol'n away

~by Claude McKay~

Merry Christmas

Sources:
Transferware - my shop, English Transferware - Johnson Brothers Snow Crystals
Flatware- Oneida Winter Frost
Snowflake Tea Towels/ used in lieu of Napkins - Big Lots
Snowflake Tumblers- Federal Glass, circa 1950-60
Teacups are sitting on snowflake candle rings...just fyi.
Silver Snowflake Ball Candles - Zest Candles
Giant Snowflakes used as chargers - Dollar Tree
Red Mesh Fabric used as Table Runner- I think it came from Sams, thank you to my Mother in law!
Ice Branches Garland Centerpiece - Hobby Lobby

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Comments

  1. oh, I've never seen this pattern but do so love it!

    - The Tablescaper

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  2. Nancy, how lovely! This is like something out of a fairy tale. Breathtaking dishes. I think you outdid yourself with this one.

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  3. Nancy- That is just beautiful. It is like something out of a fairy tale. xo Diana

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  4. You hit it out of the ball park once again Nancy..Love it..Hugs and smiles Gloria

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  5. Thank you for the introduction to this delightful pattern. Perfect for Christmasor any snowy winter day. I heard that you had a wonderful lunch with Pat. She was here for the garden friends Christmas Luncheon on Wednesday. Merry Christmas! Cherry Kay

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  6. Nancy, this is a beautiful pattern, and the poem is the perfect text.
    Wishing you and your sweet family happy holidays filled with joy and love.
    Merry, Merry ~ Sarah

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  7. Another Johnson Brother's pattern I didn't know about. Just love this. Johnson Brothers is the best!

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  8. That is so pretty, Nancy! I love the dishes and how you've set the table with the snowy theme. I have snowflake dishes, too, only I found the two I bought at the dollar store. : ) Just found two bowls and some glasses that will work with them at Kroger {works for me and hubby}. It is snowing a little here this morning ~ enough to stick to the grass anyway.

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  9. Magical is the first thing that comes to my mind. Only, you, Nancy could come up with this tablescape! Christmas decor at its best! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  10. I love to see sparkly tables like this in the winter! This is beautiful! I had never seen this pink snowflake pattern before. I like it! Have a very Merry Christmas!!!!!

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  11. Just stunning and I love the snowflake theme.

    Cynthia

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  12. Happy Holidays! Lovely and Christmassy :) The snowflake pattern is fabulous and crisp! Seasons Greetings from Australia♥ ~Pernilla

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  13. You really have beautiful dishes, some I have never seen before like the snow flake dishes

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  14. Nancy, I can feel the draft. Oh, this is such icy loveliness! Beautiful!
    Stopped in to wish you a happy and blessed new year.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  15. Wow, I've never seen this pattern before. Beautiful table,Happy New Year!
    Karee

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  16. What a beautiful tablescape and poem, Nancy. I hope you had a merry Christmas and that the new year will be a happy one for you. Take care.

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  17. The plates, cups, utensils and the table presentation are very beautiful.

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  18. Hi lovely lady.
    How lovely! This is like something out of a fairy tale. Breathtaking dishes. I think you outdid yourself with this one. I love the plates beautiful. I hope you have a wonderful weekend with your family.
    xxoo Diane
    I just got windows 8 about 6 week's ago and am going nut's..

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