Sunday, December 30, 2012

New Years Eve Tablescape - going Nostalgic

I'm getting ready for the New Year!

I work in retail service for a toy company - we work a lot of overtime right up until Christmas, so I never have as much time as I would like to get ready for Christmas.  (Not to mention it takes all the fun out of the season when you spend so much time in the middle of the shopping frenzy)  But since all that is behind of us for this year, I am looking forward to the start of the New Year.

I wanted to do something a little bit different for New Years this year.  This all started when I found these adorable little clocks at Pier One.   I put these clocks on my Christmas list and hoped that Santa would be good to me!!  and he was!!   I was inspired to set my New Years Eve table with these little clocks that have a bit of an old world look to them.   So instead of doing the usual Silver and Gold glitzy New Years Eve - I did a bit of a Nostalgic New Years Eve Table.

I just loved these little clocks.  The off white, gold and red clocks came from Pier One and the black clock is from World Market.
My husband surprised me with the plaid red, ivory and black plaid dessert plates for Christmas - they went so well with the clocks - I went from there.  I had purchases the clock kraft paper for wrapping gifts but I liked it so much - I didn't want  to use the whole roll up.  Good thing I didn't!  I think it made a nice runner.

I decided to make headbands for the women and use small hats for the men's place settings.  I made some scrap paper embellishments for both the headband and the hat.
Using black tulle, scraps of ribbon, lace trim and eve some small faux pearls,  I made a garland to lay around the pillars holding the clocks
and what is New Year's Eve without the Champagne!  I know nothing about buying Champagne, I bought this bottle because it matched my table and it wasn't expensive!
We will be ringing in the New Year with a little fun.
I wish you all a Happy, Healthy New Year!
Have Fun!
Be Safe, Don't Drink and Drive!

Sources:
Clocks - Pier One and World Market
Black Chargers and White Dishes - Pier One, earlier this year
Black and White Check Plates - Marshalls, earlier this year
Clock wrapping paper - Marshalls
Black Plastic Champagne Flutes - Party City
Small Hats - Pat Catans (in doll aisle)

I will be linking to the following parties:
Seasonal Sundays @The Tablescaper
The Sunday Showcase @ Under the Table and Dreaming
Monday MakeOver @ A Humble Creation
Table Top Tuesday @A Stroll Thru Life 
Ann @ Corner of Plaid and Paisley
Ann @ Corner of Plaid and Paisley

In the past few years my interests have grown from fabric to paper and now to dishes too! I just love prints, polkadots, plaids and paisleys- hence the blog name.

19 comments:

  1. I like the ideas - clocks and hats. The colors give it a formal, but fun look!

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  2. Ann - This table is fabulous! I love that it is whimsical, but still elegant and festive! What a great eye you have for putting it all together. Thanks for visiting me at A Humble Creation. I'm a new blogger, but I love tables so much that I'm trying out a new link party on Mondays for all things table related. If you feel like linking this lovely table up tomorrow it's at ahumblecreation.com
    Thanks for sharing your talent with all of us!
    Wishing you a Blessed New Year and a fun celebration!
    Jessica

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  3. Love the clocks! What a great table.

    - The Tablescaper

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  4. How fun, I love it and the nod to time with the clocks. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Happy New Year. Hugs, Marty

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  5. Thanks for stopping by and linking up your beautiful table at a Humble Creation. I just love all your clocks and how you put it together so beautifully!

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  6. Lol only you would buy champange because it matches your table . This is such a great tablescape for the New Year the clocks were a "stroke" of genuis. I need that wrapping paper for my card club(clock) hmmmmm maybe I can make my own. Now what are you going to do with all those clocks??? Madhatter tablescape maybe?
    What a great hubby to get you dishes.......or a enabler

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  7. Hi, Ann!!! Thanks for stopping by my place earlier this evening! I appreciate it! Your table is so creative!!! I love how you tied in the wrapping paper as a runner! What a great idea!!! I'm glad you got the gift you REALLY wanted. (Santa rocks like that sometimes!!!) You will be able to enjoy those clocks for years to come, AND they made a great centerpiece!!! You did a great job on the his & hers favors, too, and everything works perfectly with your new dishes. Hubby has a good eye!!! (But you already knew that because he picked YOU!) Have a very happy new year!!!!!!!!!!!

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  8. Love your clocks.. so much!!! What a great great table.. Love the plaid plates too. You must have been very good this past year!! he he. I would have never believed that was wrapping paper. So glad you had the forethought to use it on the table. Happiest of year to you! xo Marlis

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  9. Hi Ann. that is one of the cutest NYE tables I've seen. OMGoodness, I just love the clocks and good use of the wrapping paper for a table runner. The plaid plates are wonderful, too. Happy New Year blessings to you.

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  10. Hi Ann, Your clock idea is so great for NYE! And I love the runner too. I'm right with you on the champagne bottle! I think it's more important what's on the outside of the bottle than what's inside! Happy New Year! Linda

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  11. This is so creative what a great idea for a centerpiece using clocks. Very cute and I am sure you had a great time celebrating New Years!

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  12. Oh the hats! The clocks!

    May we all have a happy, peaceful and prosperous NEW YEAR!

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  13. Hi Ann,
    Just wanted to let you know that I'm featuring your table at
    http://www.ahumblecreation.com/2013/01/take-them-meal-monday-makeover-link.html

    Thanks again for participating in my link party! Hope to see you again. Oh, and I'm following you on GFC...somehow I missed it before!
    Jessica @ A Humble Creation

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  14. Ann, I'm here from A Stroll Thru Life, and now I'm your newest follower. I've also added you to my sidebar so I can keep up with your posts. Your New Year's Eve table is so clever. I love the idea of all the different clocks, but really impressed that your sweet husband gave you the plaid plates. They are wonderful and perfect for this table. The name of your blog is clever and speaks to two of my favorites. ;-) Glad to meet you! ~ Sarah

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  15. That is delightful! Love all the clocks, and the plaid plates are great!
    I hope you get some down time!
    Thanks for linking to Let's Dish!

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  16. I love all the elevated clocks! They look so fantastic. What a great idea. Love the plaid plates -- they will be on my Christmas list for next year. They look great with your black checked dinner plates. The hats just "top" off this table. I bet you had a great New Year! Joni

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  17. Your tablescape is so pretty Ann! I LOVE how you made headbands and hats...what a nice touch to your party! Love the plaid plates and the clocks. Happy New Year! Angie xo

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  18. Love this tablescape. Just Fabulous!!!

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