Welcome to the 842nd Tablescape Thursday! It was so nice here yesterday, so I couldn’t resist placing this table out here on the porch.
My favorite dinnerware to bring out this time of year, Spode Woodland, is currently in Ohio right now, so I thought I’d set a winter-themed table, instead. Besides, I just added a new “character” to my family of centerpieces during my recent shopping trip to HomeGoods, and I couldn’t wait to share him with you. 🙂
It was love at first sight when I spotted this guy!
I think Mr. Snowman needs a name, any ideas? I love this guy because he loves birds as much as I do. I knew he had to come home with me as soon as I saw the two Cardinals, but the owl and the squirrel sealed the deal. The sticker on the bottom indicates that he was originally $80. He was $59.99 in HomeGoods. I was tempted to wait to see if he would go on sale, but since they only had two at the location I visited, I decided to not risk them selling out and brought him home.
Here’s how Mr. Snowman looks from behind. Love all the detail, so beautifully done.
While in the store, I remembered that I had some small snowman plates at home. You’ve seen me use those a few times over the years.
I was so surprised when I got home and took a closer look at these snowman plates and discovered they have the same CR Hallmark on back as Mr. Snowman.
No wonder Mr. Snowman coordinates so well with my existing snowman plates. I wonder if they ever made dinner plates in this figural snowman design? I think the plates I have are better suited to use as appetizer plates since they are a bit smaller than a salad plate.
I thought about using a tablecloth but I always love the clean white backdrop of the table here on the porch.
There’s even a cardinal on the snowman plates. They really do look like they were meant to go with Mr. Snowman.
When Williams Sonoma released this tartan bedding many years ago. I loved the pattern/design so much, I even purchased the coordinating dinnerware.
This is the salad plate from that collection.
The charger plate is also from the Williams Sonoma tartan collection. The dinner plate is David Carter Brown’s Christmas Valley—one of my favorite patterns for wintertime.
The salad plates in Christmas Valley have more of a “Christmas” theme, but the dinner plates are mostly just winter-themed with sledding, ice skating, snowball fights, and sleigh rides. That worked great for this snowy-themed table setting.
The glasses are from the Christmas Valley collection, too.
The plaid napkins are from that same WS tartan collection and the sheer covers were a find in Pier 1 many, many years ago. I still wish that store would reopen one day, it’s just not the same shopping it online. I always loved going in there at the start of a new season to see what goodies they were bringing in. Since sleigh rides are often accompanied by the sound of happy jingling bells, I pull out these silver and gold jingle bell napkin rings for this table. Don’t remember where I found those now, been too long to remember.
I wonder if I can squeeze this guy into my car for my next trip back to the Dollhouse. I have so many other things I want to take with me this time, but I think my grandsons would get a kick out seeing him, so I need to fit him in.
Looking forward to the beautiful table settings linked below for this week’s Tablescape Thursday!
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Your snowman is just adorable! What a great find & so perfect with your plates!
He could be Frosty’s cousin, Chilly Willie. Or in the spirit of the plaid, McChill.
I always love seeing your beautiful bed all snuggly & plaid for winter!
Thanks so much, Merri Jo! Hard to get out of bed on these chilly mornings!
I love everything about your tablescape! It all coordinates so well together!
Thanks, Beth!
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A fun and festive tablescape. Your snowman looks like a “Rudy”.
Oh, he does! lol
A fun and festive tablescape. Your snowman looks like a “Rudy”.
You were so lucky to find that centerpiece! He is adorable! Love this tablescape and as to his name how about the simple: Mr Frosty and friends!
Thanks so much, Maureen! Cute!
I love the new snowman! He is perfect for your collection. How about Chilly Charlie, Jingle or Twinkle?
Thanks, LeAnn! 🙂
Oatmeal. That’s what the little boy on the Rankin Bass Frosty The Snowman show wanted to name Frosty! LOL I love the tartan plaid for the holidays. I always wanted to make “Christmas curtains” for my house like the kitchen in Christmas Vacation movie. One of these days I will make them 😉
That is so funny! I know exactly which curtains you’re talking about…I can see them in my mind in that scene where Clark is looking out the window imaging the pool he wants for the backyard. I love those curtains!
I love your Snowman I think he looks like a Smitty because you were smitten with him at first sight..
Aww, love that! 🙂
Golly, I hope you have room in the new cottage for all your treasures…and this is adorable. I was a potter and did a whole line of Christmas snowmen/family plates around ‘Walking in a Winter Wonderland’. Which I just may drag out this year, because snowmen can go into January/February here in the upper midwest. Thanks for sharing, Sandi
Yes! You definitely need to bring those out, Sandra. So wonderful that you made those yourself! Would be wonderful to enjoy all winter long!
What about “Chris” for Christopher Radko?
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Your setting is adorable, especially the snowman, which I fell in love with. Sadly, when I decided to treat myself to his twin, I discovered that HomeGoods no longer has online shopping. They’re not closing their stores, and are actually opening new ones.
Since the initials are CR, Mr. Christoph R. ?
I had forgotten that they were doing that for a while. I wonder why they stopped.
Adorable Snowman with all the critters Susan! I have the same mugs and plates, the ‘CR’ logo on the back stands for ‘Corner Ruby’ for Ridgefield Home. The piece on eBay is misidentified as Christopher Radko. You can see the tag says Sleigh Hill Trading Company.
Ohhh, gotcha. I need to change that in the post. I removed the link from the one on eBay since they have it listed incorrectly.
I loved the fun tablescape today. Your snowman is just adorable, beautiful details. I’d call him Franklin or Samuel.
Love both those names!
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Sir snows a lot looks right at home. So handsome.
lol Thanks, Mary!
Oops. Sir Snows A lot.
Friendly Fa La
Oops, Friendly Fa La La
(sorry, forgot a “La”
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Susan that snowman is perfect for you and the table. I’m so glad you picked it up. It’s such a jolly table setting. Your grandkids will absolutely love it. xo- MaryJo
Thanks, MaryJo! I hope I can get him to Ohio in one piece. 🙂
Love the tablescape and your new addition looks like his name should be “Buckeyes Ben” can’t wait to see Christmas at the dollhouse!
Cute! I was just wondering if I can get all the boxes of ornaments into my SUV.
I love Mr. Snowman and all his cute friends. And I think Mr. Snowman suits him just fine. Wish I had a HomeGoods near me. I’d like to snap him right up. You always find the cutest things, Susan!
I’m looking for some winter flannel sheets. Wish I could find those pretty pinecone sheets you have, but L.L. Bean doesn’t have them any more. rats.
Pam, Garnet Hill has my favorite ones in stock again this year: https://www.garnethill.com/chickadee-and-pine-organic-cotton-flannel-sheet-set/550579
Susan, I LOVE everything about your snowman tablescape!! Your new snowman centerpiece is beautiful and so perfect with the salad plates and mugs! You did a beautiful job putting this all together. Thanks for such wonderful inspiration!
Thanks so much, Sheryl! I was so surprised how well Mr. Snowman worked with the plates I already had.
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Oh he’s darling – what a great find! That’s the perfect table for him too. Thanks so much for hosting, as always, and for sharing the fun!
Thanks so much, Barbara!
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Oh, isn’t he a CUTIE!???!!!!! I see him as a Chilly McWilly. And he is adorable.
And your plates with him – kizmet!
lol Fun! Thanks, Michele!
Beautifully perfect snowman table! Love everything about it! Mr. Snowman was a find! Maybe you should let your grandson’s name him? :o) They just have to agree so no one will be disappointed!
Oh, I can just imagine the names they will come up with! Ha!
Fun table. I love Toni’s idea of letting your grandsons name him!
Thanks, Debra! That would be fun, to see what they come up with.
Bob should be his name and then read the children’s book a snowman named Bob. It’s a precious book.
Oh, seems like I remember that book from when I worked in my son’s elementary library, or maybe it’s one I’ve read to my grandchildren when visiting over the years. Thanks, Myrna!
I was checking back to see if you picked a name. Do you have two Myrna’s ?
No, not yet.
Oh, the snowman is so cute, as well as the whole tablescape. Francis comes to mind because he reminds me of all of the iconic St. Francis statues that I see for the gardens. In fact, I have one. Protector of animals of all kinds!
I love that idea! This snowman definitely seems to be a protector of animals, the way they are all flocking to him and love him. Thanks for that suggestion, Rosie!
I’m late to the party, as I’m hosting out of state guests. My name pick is McGlenn. In our home, every name gets a Mac or Mc. Glenn Is an English name meaning “from the wooded valley,” I also like the St. Francis idea as the critters hugging up to him are adorable.
Oh, I like that! That would suit him well!
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Where did you find that gorgeous picture above the bed?
It’s by Chuck Pinson and I purchased it from his site here: https://chuckpinson.com/pages/prints
Here’s a link to that exact one: https://chuckpinson.com/collections/canvas-art/products/canvas-giclee-the-governors-party
I found it originally as a puzzle on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/48QEA0r
After I shared the puzzle, a BNOTP reader told me that it was available as a painting, too. I had to get it once I learned that—love it so much!
Love your Snowman! Visited 2 Home Goods to see if I could find one (even though I collect Santa Clauses). Didn’t find the Snowman but did find a Ridgefield Homes Corner Ruby Santa Clause with Cardinals and a Bunny. He’s holding a little dish with seeds for the birds. Needless to say, he came home with me! Thank you for the Home Goods tip!
He sounds adorable, Margaret! ❤️
Frosty, of course!