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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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