tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939564730750190269.post2531595455646999656..comments2024-03-27T08:41:24.902-04:00Comments on Panoply: Nutcracker Classic Christmas TablescapeRita C at Panoplyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17351306074493103021noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939564730750190269.post-68152616288375612552022-12-16T09:16:47.319-05:002022-12-16T09:16:47.319-05:00Rita, this is the most clever and delightful table...Rita, this is the most clever and delightful tablescape, with such personal meaning to your family. What an impressive collection of nutcrackers you have! Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474198992341706776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939564730750190269.post-46066946027340210512022-12-13T11:09:40.804-05:002022-12-13T11:09:40.804-05:00What a beautiful table...and your entire home look...What a beautiful table...and your entire home looks lovely. I really like the Nutcracker plates. Getting some ideas for a brunch we are hosting next week. Thanks !Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00829071005574984785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939564730750190269.post-31774139410402131992022-12-09T18:17:14.118-05:002022-12-09T18:17:14.118-05:00Rita, I meant to comment when I first read this on...Rita, I meant to comment when I first read this on Tuesday, but there’s so much going on right now. I loved seeing your photos in the newspaper clipping. How awesome! I love your vintage plates and the entire nutcracker theme. Everything looks stunning, as always with your tablescapes.Carolhttps://theredpaintedcottage.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939564730750190269.post-76518896974544413372022-12-09T05:59:42.259-05:002022-12-09T05:59:42.259-05:00One of my fondest holiday memories is seeing the N...One of my fondest holiday memories is seeing the Nutracker and our local dancers. I love the newspaper photo of your family in Charleston Ballet's Nutcracker. The M-C tree napkin rings are perfect on your stunning table! Merry Friday Rita! Debbie@Mountain Breathshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10781863964426326793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939564730750190269.post-64945148194002895722022-12-08T23:42:13.564-05:002022-12-08T23:42:13.564-05:00I came by Tuesday, but things got hectic and I'...I came by Tuesday, but things got hectic and I'm just now getting back to comment. Along with the beauty and originality, you are such a detail person. Each element is gorgeous and so well planned and thought out. The oyster shell ornaments are so amazing; what a find! I love the green Tartan, which of course is perfect with your lovely dishes. And I can't forget your precious family photo. So priceless!!Debra@CommonGroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830455848744270459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939564730750190269.post-7458145341362139962022-12-08T12:42:22.682-05:002022-12-08T12:42:22.682-05:00Love all of your nutcracker decor, especially the ...Love all of your nutcracker decor, especially the plates. <br />Congratulations, you are being featured on Thursday Favorite Things. I hope you stop by. https://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2022/12/decorated-blocks-and-thursday-favorite.html<br />Hugs,<br />BevEclectic Red Barnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07526374597971388139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939564730750190269.post-13949950878234529372022-12-07T08:41:18.907-05:002022-12-07T08:41:18.907-05:00Rita, where do I even begin! Although I have never...Rita, where do I even begin! Although I have never had the opportunity to see the Nutcracker, I do have an affinity for them! I have started a small collection, and thoroughly enjoyed admiring each of yours! How fun is the photo of your family! How wonderful to have been part of such an iconic ballet! Your plate stack is beautifully classic, from the charger, to the stunning salad plates. Those painted shells are gorgeous. Thank you for hosting us all today, and a wishing you a very Merry Christmas!Maureenhttps://www.redcottagechronicles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939564730750190269.post-11654629584134088952022-12-07T01:05:31.983-05:002022-12-07T01:05:31.983-05:00Rita, this is a perfect theme for you, and of cour...Rita, this is a perfect theme for you, and of course you depicted specific scenes in your centerpiece. Very clever! That is a wonderful family photo in the newspaper. You and Will look so elegant! <br />The dishes are some I remember. I find the greens in your stack very elegant. The entire setting is elegant. Happy Holidays!<br />PS<br />Thanks for organizing all the wonderful hops this year. It's been a real treat for me!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16287885364919636589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939564730750190269.post-80851681558476452072022-12-06T22:14:10.190-05:002022-12-06T22:14:10.190-05:00Love, love, love this Rita! I was so excited to g...Love, love, love this Rita! I was so excited to go touring tonight to see everyone's designs. I always look forward to the blog hops you host. But... I've been having such fun here that I know I won't complete the tour in one night. Your table is gorgeous and it's perfect for your lovely home. I'm so glad you shared your picture and the wonderful memories you have. I had to laugh at your "glitterphobe" self-description. I am in love with sparkly Christmas decorations. I just accept that I will be covered with the glitter for the entire month of December! Thanks for putting this all together. I wish you all a beautiful Christmas season!Denise/My Home of All Seasonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08031825182127977422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939564730750190269.post-49176607844630716252022-12-06T20:51:41.277-05:002022-12-06T20:51:41.277-05:00I love it all! When I was about five, my mother t...I love it all! When I was about five, my mother took me to see THE NUTCRACKER, and I have seen it many times since. I wore a dress she had made for me of black velvet and tartan red taffeta. Forty years later I got married in another dress of black velvet and red tartan taffeta Christmas! I had thought to see it again this year by The Alabama Ballet, but -- you know- all those viruses, so I might look at your your tube link tomorrow. This table is so cleverly thought out, but then you always do this, outdoing yourself each time. I made a nutcracker tree this year! So, yes ma'am, I am a fan. Ellen Shook<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939564730750190269.post-65438492141763311312022-12-06T20:17:42.350-05:002022-12-06T20:17:42.350-05:00First, thank you so much for keeping this tablesca...First, thank you so much for keeping this tablescape hop tradition alive. Now, this wonderful post! Not just your table, but all of the amazing decor inspired by and celebrating all that is the Nutcracker!! How amazingly talented your lovely daughters must be! I am so impressed with your entire family's appearance in the ballet! What special memories that must have for all of you! I love your plate stack, the plaid charger, the vintage Majolica plates and of course the nutcracker salad plates. Those hand painted ballet shoes are quite the treasure too! Merry Christmas and a very Happy New year to you and your family this coming holiday season, and thank you again!!Chloe Crabtreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18387694797507614784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939564730750190269.post-85801414898020852412022-12-06T17:05:25.505-05:002022-12-06T17:05:25.505-05:00Oh my Gosh Rita I love the nutcracker theme to you...Oh my Gosh Rita I love the nutcracker theme to your table and the beautiful memories of you and your family and your time in the ballet. It is all just beautiful. xoxo KrisJunkchiccottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312068546640480844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939564730750190269.post-87274377986507876762022-12-06T15:49:18.469-05:002022-12-06T15:49:18.469-05:00I enjoyed following the Nutcracker story around yo...I enjoyed following the Nutcracker story around your table and admiring each one of your collection! Loved the nesting doll nutcrackers especially! Tables based on personal stories and collections are a treat to visit and provide a special atmosphere for celebrations. And to find that your whole family is talented! Thank you for once again bringing together such a fine group of talented stylists to share our tables. Have a lovely Christmas!Sandra @ Dinner at Eighthttps://cometodinnerat8.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939564730750190269.post-76395851878024045682022-12-06T15:45:13.118-05:002022-12-06T15:45:13.118-05:00What a fun table, with so much meaning! The plate...What a fun table, with so much meaning! The plate stack is perfect to set off the nutcracker designs. Those oyster shells are such a unique and thoughtful gift for the table. You would love one of our bed and breakfast inns here, they must have 1000 nutcrackers beginning with two six foot ones on either side of the front door. They bring them out only for the season, and the Holiday Inns Tour fundraiser.Carole @ From My Carolina Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04297429399723723944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939564730750190269.post-41596888562106873672022-12-06T14:55:25.817-05:002022-12-06T14:55:25.817-05:00This is such a special post! I had no idea that y...This is such a special post! I had no idea that y'all are a ballet family, and I loved seeing the photo of y'all from 2003. I love learning new things about my blog friends :D Your choice for your theme is so personal and so pretty! I'm impressed with your eclectic collection of nutcrackers, and I also like how you explained your choices for the table. I think your dining room is so homey, especially the fireplace! What a luxury to have a fireplace in your dining room. Your plate stack is so pretty, and like the plaid chargers. Beautiful and unique table, My Friend! Merry Christmas!Ricki Treleavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00363865916909018452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939564730750190269.post-8540375591799631552022-12-06T13:20:22.156-05:002022-12-06T13:20:22.156-05:00Rita, I love your nutcracker ballet theme and seei...Rita, I love your nutcracker ballet theme and seeing your collection of holiday figures! How perfect are those plates, paired with the dark green plaid linens. Wait until you see the nutcracker glasses I hand painted last year in an upcoming post. I also enjoyed hearing how the ballet is part of your family's holiday tradition, and especially enjoyed seeing the photo of your beautiful daughters. I adore the ballet and music. Mom and I are going to Pittsburgh's performance together for the first time in decades. I can't wait! Thanks for hosting, and wishing you the happiest of holiday seasons.Debbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303527125934756041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939564730750190269.post-74758379025043960152022-12-06T11:32:37.060-05:002022-12-06T11:32:37.060-05:00Rita, what a dazzling Nutcracker tablescape. I lo...Rita, what a dazzling Nutcracker tablescape. I love your use of green plaid tartan for the runner, napkins and charger. They compliment the nutcrackers so well, as a perfect match for each other. They certainly bring together a very elegant tablescape. What a wonderful story about you and your family's experience in ballet. I love the newpaper photo of your graceful family dressed so beautifully for the dance. I fell in love with the nutcracker painted ballet shoes. What a unique, one of a kind decor piece with so many memories tied to it. And those nutcracker shell ornaments are certainly a treasured keepsake. I am intrigued with the musical nutcracker egg. It is perfect for your cozy vignettes. Thank you for all that you do for this wonderful group and have a very blessed Christmas. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939564730750190269.post-18004514309194199872022-12-06T10:52:16.664-05:002022-12-06T10:52:16.664-05:00I love your theme Rita. You have such unusual and ...I love your theme Rita. You have such unusual and beautiful nutcracker ornaments displayed. They're so delicate and the oyster shelled ones are so unique. I prefer the fairy lights too. I haven't seen predominantly green plaid chargers and I really like yours! I bought the red plaid this year. I buy a different plaid or pattern every year as that's a good alternative to buying more dishes! 😂 Of course, occasionally, I see a few plates I just can't leave behind! Thanks for coordinating the blog hop. Enjoy your day. Clara ❤️Claranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939564730750190269.post-72398710580317901092022-12-06T10:03:47.878-05:002022-12-06T10:03:47.878-05:00What an elegant dining room you have...not just th...What an elegant dining room you have...not just the table, but the theme carried all around the room! I love seeing your nutcrackers. They all have personalities all their own!Fondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10669388013894366673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939564730750190269.post-61161451908989922352022-12-06T09:55:16.454-05:002022-12-06T09:55:16.454-05:00Rita, you have outdone yourself. What a lovely st...Rita, you have outdone yourself. What a lovely story of ballet dancers in your family. Your family photo is a precious memory. Your collection of nutcrackers is fabulous. The egg shaped nutcracker is gorgeous and how sweet it plays Tchaikovsky's music. Each one has it's own story. I love seeing your table in front of your blazing fireplace. Always a dream of mine. The plate stack is perfect with the scalloped plates and the prized nutcrackers. A real treat for those who love nutcrackers. I love reading about the family history regarding ballet. Thank you for sharing and also thank you for organizing this fun Christmas tablescape blog hop.Linda @ Life and Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00210490476537882296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939564730750190269.post-28345551799064853792022-12-06T09:39:45.433-05:002022-12-06T09:39:45.433-05:00Oh my goodness, Rita!! How wonderful to celebrate...Oh my goodness, Rita!! How wonderful to celebrate your family’s legacy with this beautiful table with such cherished pieces!! The photo of your family is fabulous and such a treasure to have such a precious family tradition. You have created a beautiful haven for your wonderful nutcracker collection. You complimented your nutcracker plates well with the plaid and the textured green scalloped edge plates, that is a beautiful plate stack! I so enjoyed your post!! I hope you and your family have a joyous Christmas 🕊Ann @ Corner of Plaid and Paisleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04581519271081464260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939564730750190269.post-69587298389611908252022-12-06T09:09:51.842-05:002022-12-06T09:09:51.842-05:00Rita, you know I share your nostalgia and fond mem...Rita, you know I share your nostalgia and fond memories of the Nutcracker ballet and what a gorgeous representation on your festive Christmas table! I adore those unique ornaments and you featured so many lovely nutcrackers--pinned! Wishing you a joyous Christmas season, my friend! My thrift store addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13158685096212282319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939564730750190269.post-6766510521010659052022-12-06T08:44:31.886-05:002022-12-06T08:44:31.886-05:00Oh Rita, you have created such a special memory ta...Oh Rita, you have created such a special memory table with your Christmas nutcrackers! I was fascinated by every word of your description of the nutcracker scenes and of your and your girls dancing careers. The family photo is beautiful! Your nutcracker collection is impressive and the plates are wonderful. A beautiful table full of meaningful memories is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays! Thank you so much for organizing our blog hops and I hope you and your family have a very Merry holiday season!<br />Jennathepaintedapron.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01956666284000629194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939564730750190269.post-38330084757860495182022-12-06T08:25:02.812-05:002022-12-06T08:25:02.812-05:00I loved reading and seeing the pictures of your nu...I loved reading and seeing the pictures of your nutcracker theme, which holds such a special place in your heart. How wonderful that your daughters followed in your footsteps! Your collection of nutcrackers is amazing! How cozy your cottage looks in all it’s Christmas finery! kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939564730750190269.post-2423145198923816542022-12-06T08:08:17.180-05:002022-12-06T08:08:17.180-05:00I can't think of anyone better equipped to do ...I can't think of anyone better equipped to do a Nutcracker-themed table than my favorite ballet blogger! You know it well and that comes out so clearly in the attention to detail in the vignettes. That nutcracker collection is amazing -- they're fabulous. Of course the table is beautiful and your guests will be so touched by their take-away ornament, which is not only beautiful and thematic but will help those who so need it. This is exquisite, Rita. Well done!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.com