Deja Vous Christmas

No, you're not experiencing deja vous.  This table is very similar to another one in a previous post.

Yes, I used the same basic tablescape two holidays in a row. Can you believe it?? 

I just discovered this picture on my computer and wanted to share the details.

Note the poinsettia napkins and the place cards.  I bought a big box of these silver-trimmed cards several years ago and have been able to use them on many occasions as the silver coordinates well with not only the flatware but also the silver trim on the Shannon china pattern.

The Christmas That Almost Wasn't

The winter of 2010 was one for the record books.  It snowed early and often that year.
One of the many snowstorms of the winter began early in the morning on December 24th.
I had baked and decorated sugar cookies to resemble gift tags for each of our Christmas Eve guests.
I planned to place a cookie on the plate at each place setting in lieu of place cards. 
It was not to be, however.  As the snow continued through the day, we could see that we would be having a quiet Christmas Eve without our out of town guests.
Once we got over our initial disappointment, we enjoyed a quiet celebration followed by lots of leftovers on Christmas Day!