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Welcome friends, for the Christmas Tablescape Blog Hop, I decided to set a "Nutcracker" themed table. A big thank you to Rita from Panoply for organizing this blog hop. You will a total of 15 Christmas tables for your viewing pleasure. The links to the other talented tablescapers are at the bottom of this post.
"The Nutcracker" ballet has been a favorite holiday tradition for over 125 years. Numerous ballet companies around the world showcase the famous ballet every December.
Aspiring ballerinas hope to have the honor to dance on stage to the music of "The Nutcracker Suite." "The Nutcracker" ballet was written during the classical period of ballet, a time when many famous ballets were being written and performed. "The Nutcracker" is based on the book "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King," by E.T.A. Hoffmann, and an interpretation of Hoffman's story written by Alexandre Dumas.
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My nutcracker themed tablescape started with this beautiful ballerina cake stand by Katherine's Collection - Glorious Tidings. I wanted to create a snow globe on top of it with 4 characters from the Nutcracker ballet.
I loved how it turned out. You can create your very own snow globe with an upside down bubble bowl.
To achieve the snow globe look, I purchased a 12 inch bubble bowl from Michaels and turned it upside down. and added it to my cake stand. I then added faux snow, fairy lights and my 4 characters. On top I added a gold rings, more snow and a snowflake. I also added a white charger plate.
The nutcracker plates are a lovely find at Neiman Marcus. I paired them with my Grace's Teaware Josephine Red dinner plates and white plate chargers from Pier1 years ago. They sit on a placemat of faux cedar.
The lovely red, white and green doily my Mother crocheted. A wonderful keepsake. It makes a beautiful display for my Nutcracker Snowe Globe.
The red and gold goblets are perfect with my red rosette tablecloth.
Table Source
Nutcracker plates - Neiman Marcus
White chargers- Pier1 years ago
Red & white striped dinner plates- Replacements
Red & gold goblets - Bed, Bath & Beyond
Green flatware- Horchow
Nutcracker napkins - Etsy
Ballerina cake stand- Lijo online
Snow globe bowl - Michaels
Nutcracker characters- Amazon
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There you have it. I hope you take the time to visit every Christmas tablescape listed below.
Happy Holidays.
Panoply - Gnome for the Holidays
Home is Where the Boat Is - A Delivery from St. Nick
My Thrift Store Addiction - Gingerbread Galore Homespun Christmas Tablescape
Everyday Living - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Pandora's Box - Holly and Jolly
The Bookish Dilettante - Evergreen Inspired Christmas Tablescape
The Little Yellow Corner Store - The Magic of a Nutcracker Christmas Tablescape
Celebrating Everyday Life - How to Style an Elegant Black & White Christmas Table
The Painted Apron - Christmas Sparkle
The Cat's Whiskerz - A Christmas Tablescape in Traditional Colors
Life and Linda - Nutcracker Themed Tablescape
Dinner at Eight - Plaid Patterns for a Warm and Cozy Christmas Table
Corner of Plaid and Paisley - Christmas at the Barn
Thrifting Wonderland - All is Bright Tablescape
Red Cottage Chronicles - A Red and White Christmas Tablesetting
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Your snow globe ballerina centerpiece is wonderful. I think you must have your favorite ballet fans over for tea (or breakfast!). They will be delighted and in awe. I love the snowflakes, too! Lovely, Linda!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely spectacular! Breathtaking, really!
ReplyDeleteVery fun, glad I saw in person, have adored nutcrackers all my life. The snow globe is such a fun idea! You always give 100% 😊
ReplyDeleteI am drooling over your dinner plates - love the red stripes! This is a cute and unique theme and you have decorated your table to perfection (You never miss a detail!). I would love to be sitting here with you and Paul, reminiscing about the time we first met. Have a wonderful holiday season!
ReplyDeleteIt is all so wonderful. I love the nutcracker snow globe you made that is amazing and so so pretty. Your table brings back memories of taking my two girls to the nutcracker each year when they were little. Love all your nutcrackers especially the firefighter. Have a wonderful week. Hugs. Kris
ReplyDeleteYou never cease to amaze me with your creativity! Karen (Back Road Journal)
ReplyDeleteLinda, since my girls performed in the Nutcracker ballet for several years, the ballet and music hold a special place in my heart. Your themed table is perfect for the holidays and I love the plates you found--pinned! Wishing you a joyous Christmas season.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous as always Linda! I absolutely love the snow globe and will be trying something similar myself so thank you for that! I wish you all a wonderful holiday season!
ReplyDeleteSpectacular! I love the snow globe. I have always been a fan of the Nutcracker. Lovely table, Linda
ReplyDeleteI love your Nutcracker themed tablescape--beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLinda, I am wowed over your nutcracker tablescape. Of course, you might have already seen from the list of bloggers that I, too, decided to use nutcrackers as a theme. However, I can truly say your nutcracker themed tablescape is by far so much more elegant and exqusite. I love how you captured the charm and fantasy of the story with your snow globe. Your elegant napkins and your beautiful plate stack is taken right from a storybook. I was so captured by the red and white plates and the nutcracker plate surrounding by berries and greenery. It had me speechless! And if that wasn't enough, I fell in love with your extra large nutcracker server. It was hard to deny that I wanted one myself. I can just imagine it holding a big chocolate cake. Your table is above and beyond what my imagination could have dreamed up. So incredibly creative, Linda. It is one of my favorites for Christmas. Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteYour tablescape is so festive, and I love The Nutcracker theme! I love the snow globe centerpiece displayed on the ballerina cake stand best. I also like the hanging snowflakes as a nod to the snow globe. I also like the detailed napkins. Your breakfast room is adorable, Linda. I know your family will absolutely love this table!
ReplyDeleteHi Linda! I love your nutcracker themed table, it is charming. Your snow globe turned out beautiful and is the perfect centerpiece on the lovely doily made by your mother. The Neiman Marcus nutcracker plates would delight my granddaughters…they just danced in the Nutcracker Princess. They did a great job and the performance was so sweet. I have a collection of Steinbach nutcrackers that I have collected over the years and enjoy displaying them at Christmas, Your details are spot on for the Nutcracker theme. Wishing you a Merry Christmas season!
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ReplyDeleteGood Morning Linda! I’m sorry to be late visiting, I was out the door first thing yesterday morning with appointments and errands. What a fantastic DIY and fun centerpiece your snow globe is as a centerpiece for your nutcracker-themed table! I love those sweet nutcracker characters you placed inside your bowl and your Katherine's Collection cake stand makes the perfect pedestal. Beautiful nutcracker plates and embroidered napkins! Your whole dining area with your chandy, swags of garland, nutcracker butler and topiaries is a Christmas lover’s dream come true. As always, it’s a treat to hop with you. Merry Wednesday! 🎄 🩰
Linda! You never disappoint!! Your nutcracker Christmas is fabulous!! Every detail is so perfectly appointed. That stand for your snow globe is amazing and I love how you built the whole centerpiece right down to your mother’s crocheted doily!! The plates are beautiful and you complimented them so nicely with the red stripe dinner plates and scroll chargers!! It is all so wonderful!! I hope you have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!!🤶🎄🎉🎊
ReplyDeleteThis is so adorable. My neighbor dances in the Nutcracker each year. I’ll have to share this post with her mother. She’ll love it! Happy season of joy to you!
ReplyDeleteWow, you designed such a beautiful nutcracker themed tablescape Linda. I love it all and the centerpiece is amazing. I hope you are enjoying the holidays.
ReplyDeleteOh Linda, this is such a treat! The snow globe you created is magical, how creative and it is definitely the star of this show! Your mother's crocheted doily is so pretty holding the cake stand and snow globe. Your nutcrackers are beautiful!! The nutcracker napkins from Etsy are a great find, and match your cute plates perfectly. Love love the red and white striped plate and the red stemware. Everything looks beautiful on your red rosette tablecloth and the fluffy white chair covers look so cozy. The festive chandy adds to the magic. Beautiful!!
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Linda, oh wow. That snow globe is fabulous on that beautiful ballerina cake stand! I love the plate stack and the nutcracker salad plates are darling. The nutcracker napkins were a great find on Etsy. The crocheted doily from your mother is so pretty and I love the decorated chandy. The nutcracker server is marvelous. Such a wonderfully creative table, Linda. It was a pleasure hopping with you and wishing you a wonderful holiday season!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea for ka table setting, Linda. the Nutcracker is such a traditional event at Christmas. I've seen the ballet many times and each time it feels magical. The ballerina cake stand was the perfect base for your snow globe. Loved the napkins with the depiction of the theme. They go so well with the rest of the table. You have a great collection of nutcrackers. I love the creativity of this table setting. Wishing you and your family a very merry holiday season.
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Linda, I'm sorry I'm late arriving. This is a darling tablescape. You are so clever to create the snow globe for your centerpiece. Your ballerina cake stand and the collection of different nutcrackers are all wonderful. I find this them fun. I'm pinning your ideas as I hope to host a nutcracker party for my nieces. Had thought we would do it this year, but plans are on hold after my sister's passing. Next year perhaps. Happy Holidays, sweet friend.
ReplyDeleteWow Linda there is so much to love here! I love the Nutcracker story and your snow globe idea is fantastic! Love the dishes and your Buckingham Nutcracker Butler. Your chandelier looks fab too!
ReplyDeleteLinda, bravo! This is a spectacular display of the Nutcracker theme! And another table all my girls would love, including J. She's the only who hasn't performed in the Nutcracker.....yet, but we're taking her to see it for the first time next week. From the cake pedestal as your base - that's gorgeous! And how you created the snowglobe is pretty darn amazing. I love the overall look of the table, with the plates. snowy chair covers, and the rosette tablecloth, and the super nice napkins. And the chandelier 'frosting'. Very creative, colorful and festive! Thanks so much for joining the CHristmas tablescape hop and bringing your super creative and glamorous flair!
ReplyDeleteLinda, I love your Nutcracker globe! It's just beautiful and so very creative. Of course, the first thing that caught my eye was that gorgeous crocheted doily. It was very clearly handmade and knowing that your mom made it, makes it's so much more special!! Happy Hopping!!
ReplyDeleteLinda, you are endlessly creative! I love that you designed your snowglobe -- and that it's large enough for guests to enjoy whether or not they're seated at the table. The mix of interesting nutcrackers with the other three characters is complemented by the striking ballerina cake pedestal. I love that you brought the festive cheer up onto the chandelier! Have a very merry Christmas and enjoy the Waltz of the Snowflakes.
ReplyDeleteI love all thing nutcracker as well, so I'm so glad to see someone else loves them as much as I do! I'm hoping we can get our kitchen remodel done asap so I can set all of mine up! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLinda that is truly beautiful. So bright and cheery. The way you put things together just astounds me. You have such a talent. Have a wonderful Christmas with your family...xxoJudy
ReplyDeleteWow Linda, your Nutcracker-themed tablescape is absolutely enchanting! Every detail captures the whimsy and elegance of the beloved holiday classic, from the beautiful nutcracker figurines to the festive pops of color. The way you’ve layered your table settings with such creativity and care truly makes this a magical centerpiece for the season. That DIY Snowglobe is a show-stopper!! Thank you for sharing your stunning work—it’s so inspiring and a true celebration of Christmas cheer! I hope you had a joyful and magical holiday season filled with love and laughter!
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