Holiday Tablescape and Decorating Ideas at Linda's
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- If my Christmas decorating had a one word theme for this year it would be ‘nostalgia’. A nod to Christmases past, memories, vintage linens and traditional Spode china. I hope you enjoy and take away a few tips to delight your holiday season. #holidaydecor #christmas #holidaydecor #christmasdecorating #christmastraditions
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Ah!
I have a Spode story!
Starting in the late 1970’s,my father would gift to my mom,a few pieces of Spode.
Over the many years,she built up a very impressive collection!
My brothers wife always admired this collection,being used every year.
Her birthday is December 25th,and you could just see it in her body language,she always kinda felt like second banana,you know?
So on the year of my brother and wife’s 20th anniversary,mom gave her the entire set of Spode!
On her birthday.
On Christmas Day.
I did my part,and hand washed the dishes,as we were eating upon them when mom announced the gifting!
She cried🥰🥲
I adore this!
Merry xmas to you from Annie Stuart, I love the floral arrangements and the table settings, all look very xmasy and cheerful.
OK here I am 10 months later swooning over the fairy tale house yet again . I just can't help myself. This is a Linda Vater Christmas. Watching you describe all the memories on your gorgeous tablescape... then watching you refresh the floral arrangement warmed my heart. From that view, you can see the dining room with the charming beveled glass door, the sweet little round table draped with the country tablecloth, the kilim pillows on the leather Mom and Dad chairs... then the amazing green cabinets and stove with the red enamel colander hanging above. I drink in every little detail and have tried to emulate so many of these little touches in my home. This is pure home and cozy to me.
I also have those thumbprint glasses in green and red as well as the Christmas Tree Spode dishes which I have collected for nearly 40 years. I use traditional and vintage linens. This year I decided to give friends and godchildren tablecloths that fit their tables since I only have a round table and don't use the others. I also decided to give a six place setting of my Spode to a cousin who also collects it and whose family has grown a bit with all three kids being married. I feel like sharing my lovelies with those I love now when they can use and appreciate them is a gift for both of us.😇 Love your ideas. May need to rewind and watch, again.🌲
My mother, who passed in 2017 just 11 days shy of her 100th birthday❤️ started my sister and I on the classic Spode over 20 years ago as Christmas gifts. We continued gifting one another serving pieces, etc for years. Now that she has passed I received my mothers collection. I love using it every year and cherish the memories it brings. I do continue to add to my collection during my thrifting forays. Now my oldest daughter is interested so I’m passing my extras and doubles and thrifted pieces on to her a few pieces at a time. Thank you for this walk down memory lane. 😊
You always inspire me Linda and I’m one of your biggest fans. I grew up eating on paper plates as a kid. After watching your Christmas home tour last year, I treated myself to an entire set of Spode Christmas dishes this year! I took them into work and served my nursing team a holiday meal on them. Additionally, I plan to pack them up and they are going to Illinois with me for Christmas. I live in Florida. I want to serve my 85 year old mom and 95 year old dad Christmas dinner on them. My parents health has been declining so it will mean the world to me. They may not notice the dishes but I will always have the memory. Lots of love and best holiday wishes to you and Stewart and your families.❤
I believe the term you were looking for for the edge of those plates is “reticulated”. Merry Christmas, your holiday decor is beautiful and innovative! 🌿🌿🌿🌿
My maiden name was Bell. I love vintage table linens with Christmas bells! Actually I like Christmas bells all through my home. Christmas only time I use any bells. Tip on vintage linens: use spray starch when ironing. Helps prevent stains from accidental spills!
So good to know! I was just stating how do you keep tablecloths stain-free.
My sister has the Spode Christmas Tree pattern and she takes it out to use from Thanksgiving Day through New years as her every day china , for the entire season.
The Christmas Table is lovely! Your tables and arrangements are very... eye pleasing. I heard Trader Joe's is 30 minute drive away from my home. Might do a field trip with a few friends to check it out.
Linda, I love your channel. This post was so inspiring to me. I am 78, had the coronavirus in March 2020 and almost died. Have struggled with COVID LONGHAULERS ever since. I, like you, have always decorated my whole house In preparation for Christmas. But, not the last two Christmases.
This year, however, is going to be different because of your post! I still do not have a lot “in the tank”, as I like to say, but after watching your post, I could see what was possible for me this Christmas. I just want to say THANK YOU AND A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and yours.
John and I just celebrated our 50th Wedding Anniversary. Isn’ it wonderful and a blessing for you and Stu to have had 30 years together❣️
This is one of my best Christmas messages ever! And hubs and I have been together for over 30 years, but Stewart is my photographer, and I think we’ve only been together for seven lol!
Your creative display Christmas inspired table is getting me nostalgic as well. Being nearly 80 and living alone and very home bound this episode has given me the push I needed to get more in the spirit. My family have others to visit and I have plans to retire early and treat myself to using my antique dinnerware my mom left me. The only time I use it is on a special occasion such as Christmas. My wish for you is to enjoy each blessed moment you have with your loved ones and be happy experiencing those blessings of togetherness. Merry Christmas and an especially healthy and wondrous New Year to you and yours. Love that you share all your beautiful decor and making your viewers feel so welcomed .
What a sweet lady you are! Your mom would love that you are enjoying her antique dinnerware. 😍 Merry Christmas to you, Linda K and Linda V! My name is Linda, too!
Merry Christmas Linda K. I use my mother's chairs every day but will think of her , thanks for reminding me. North London.
Merry Christmas, Linda K. How lovely that you use and appreciate the dinnerware your mother gave to you. We can all learn something from your comment 'treating yourself' to using these special items. I too love to use special pieces from my mother and grandmother as it makes me connected to them. Merry Christmas ❤
Many years ago my husband’s parents started giving holiday China place settings for Christmas. I chose Lenox holiday. After the first year I was given this China i started receiving from both sides. serving pieces for anniversary presents. After a decade I have a large amount. I love every piece!!! I bought red damask tablecloths and napkins in multiple sizes from William Sonoma and it is beautiful. Both sides of our parents have passed away and they are thought of every year. I start using them December 1st every year until January 31st in the new year. I always feel really lucky my sister in law had them start this for her and they did it for all children. I think I ended up with 16 pacesetting’s in total with multiple serving pieces.
You need to be introduced to “Fun Tak”. I couldn’t decorate without it! It’s similar to poster putty but better -with one reservation. It can leave a slight grease mark if left on more absorbent surfaces, like flat painted walls, for a time. Fun Tak is blue and can be molded to hold candles, small figures, and so much more. I have re-used some blobs for years. Try it. You’ll like it!
In the UK we call those plates ribbon plates,the idea being to weave ribbon through the holes😉
I love to use vintage table linens. In fact I use a lot of quilts, chenille bedspreads, etc on my table! Ive also used a roll of beautiful wrapping paper as a runner down my table! :)
I remember collecting Spode from Tuesday Morning in the late 70’s and early 80’s you would find the most unusual and interesting pieces! I also remember the stuffed fabric Christmas tree. I made one of satin green with white bows. My sister made one of white satin with colorful bows!
DEAR LINDA VATER, MERRY CHRISTMAS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME WITH YOUR LOVE
ONES AND GOD BLESS EVERY ONE OF YOU. LOVE CARMEN
We are Ukrainian Xmas Jan 7 I thrifted a Ukrainian embroidery look it was about 10 ft long table cloth he has a very large country style table. Love it celebrate our heritage. Merry XMAS STAY SAFE FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS HERE IN ONTARIO CANADA. THANKS
Stuffed tree story, my favorite!
The lacey plates are also known as reticulated plates. Love the Christmas ideas.
I also love the ivy topiaries, very nice touch.
My mom always used a silencer on her holiday tables. I think it was because our family was so loud, she thought it would help lower the noise!
Your table looks spectacular!
The bowl of spiced pecans reminds me of a Christmas tradition in my family.
Take some walnuts,toss lightly in olive oil,and sprinkle fresh rosemary.
Sprinkle with a bit of salt,and roast in the oven.
Incredible.
The only downside to this treat is that people won’t stop eating them,especially when still warm and toasty,this tends to curb their appetite for the upcoming meal,so don’t make too many of them!!
Merry Christmas,dearest Linda,to you and all your beloved family❤️
Oh!
You too Stewart😂❤️
Merry Christmas to everyone!
You brought tears to my eyes as we had that same tablecloth when I grew up. I was born on Christmas Day and I Christmas is also my favorite time of the year.
My dear mother has a wonderful vintage tablecloth like that. She's 94 now with Alzheimer's so holidays aren't quite the same, but my memories of past Chrristmas holidays will stay with me forever. Thank you for showing us the beautiful table setting that took me back in time. ❤
Gorgeous arrangement love lilies smell beautiful
Merry Christmas to you and stewart and your families. Have a blessed 2023.
I am feeling nostalgic also, my girls are flying home on Christmas eve, just like a holiday film. The one who lives in LA always brings stuff from TJ since we don't have one in Montreal. I love Tjs. Happy Holidays.
I have some old vintage table cloths...some have stains hard to remove..but I'm inspired to use again!
I love vintage tablecloths! Yours is gorgeous and the fact that it came from your mother makes it extra special.
I have Johnson Brothers Victorian Christmas dishes and pair them with green depression glass on occasion. I change up and use my Mother-in-law's forstoria and my Mom's red glass wear. Because the pattern has burgundy on them too I use pink poinsettias.
I just love your decorating talent Linda...everything you put together looks so classy, beautiful & inviting! Merry Christmas to you & your family 🌲
Answer to your question OTD, we called it a “table pad”, and it was typically quilted. Felt on one side and a waterproof layer on the other side. I grew up with a beautiful white linen tablecloth edged in a band of lace. Her Copeland Spode “India Tree” China always looks festive and beautiful against the white. It’s more of a rust red. To me, that’s Christmas. We never did red and green, nor do I as a 60 year old now. Never have. I did plaid once. Merry Christmas Linda and Stuart
Beautiful memories ❤
Love your style,Linda
Everything is so beautiful!
Linda, thank you and Stewart for all your fabulous videos this year. I don’t very often comment as I watch every one of them on my TV. You are simply the loveliest ray of sunshine. Your table looks wonderful. Merry Christmas to you ❤
Your family is going to love sitting at that beautiful Christmas table! I love how you share your tips, such as buying floral containers specific to each area! By the way, your book is a TREMENDOUS gift idea for anyone who gardens or even just enjoys sitting outdoors. It is my favourite read as I plan my garden ideas for spring. Just thought I would share this: "Behold, I send My Angel, and He shall prepare the way before My Face." God's blessings to all.
That beautiful table cloth immediately caught my attention. My angel grandmother had one very much like it. I enjoy the way your camera man Stewart interacts in the videos.
Your table is beautiful! Love
the cozy feel. By the way, the term for open "lacy" rim on that little plate is "reticulated."
Merry Christmas! You've created such a lovely table setting. I am wondering if perhaps what you described as "coasters" are butter pats . Seems to me that coasters would be just a tad larger and not have the turned up edge where butter pats do. Just my humble opinion.
Such a lovely, beautiful table setting! You sure have a terrific talent for decorating. Love the topiaries! Anything vintage for me. I only have two table clothes from mom from the 50’s. Lots of doilies & needlepoints. Wouldn’t part with any of them.
Happy Holidays to your family, & friends!❤
I love the simplicity of your centerpiece. I disagree that the real votive candles are a fire hazard. Those ivy plants are green and moist. The flame is low. I wouldn't leave them unattended for hours, but enjoy the real candlelight. Merry Christmas!
Great show, great ideals, well done.
Merry Christmas Linda and Stewart and family!
I spotted your table cloth right away... it is indeed vintage...maybe older than you think. I collect linens and this is a beauty. I have always used a "silencer" under my cloth . My mother and Grandmother did too. I have had mine for many years but I see that Pottery Barn has one available. I think I purchased mine at Joann Fabrics. Love your table.
Merry Blessed Christmas ⛄🎄
Definitely always vintage,even my Christmas mismatched china
love the Christmas table setting! Just Lovely! Thank you for taking the time to show us all of your talents. Loving your Book!
Another beautiful table setting! I don't have any vintage Christmas table cloths myself. But the ones I do have are being used year after year.
Always vintage linens for me! I have napkins in every color as I use them every day.layering adds such depth. Your table is gorgous!
My Mom has passed and over the years she crafted many decorative items. Every time I pull out my Christmas ones it brings a special piece to my home remembering my parents. While I add some new decorations the old ones have a special place in my heart. I want to wish you and your family, and Stewart's family also a very joyous Merry Christmas.
Everything is just so elegant and comfortable concurrently-you’re special brand, Linda. This ginger cookie look dangerous. 😊 Hoping you have the happiest holiday ever, for all of the joy you bring to us throughout the year! 🎄❤️🌲
Lacy plates are also called ribbon plates. It's possible to "thread" a ribbon through the spaces and tie with a small bow. Ribbons can be changed out seasonally.
Beautiful!!!!
One of the most elegant women I know; Happy holidays Linda!
When my husband and I were stationed in the Philippines at Clark Air Base we had a ‘house girl’ who looked after the children and helped in the house. Her Mother was so kind and crochet a beautiful table cloth for me. I bring it out for holidays and special occasions .🥰
Love this whole video!
Linda, your table is just stunning. Thank you for the beautiful tips to decorate a lovely eating place.
Your table is beautiful! I love the vintage look for myself.
Hi Linda, I love your table decor!! I get so much inspiration from your videos. Are the berries in your centerpiece from your Nandina plant? They look wonderful? Do you spray them? When I cut my berries from my Nandina they don't stay put and end up falling all over the place. Hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season.
Enjoyed the video, Happy Holidays!
I have my grandmothers haviland china and Herr silver that I love to us3 at the holidays. It is gold rimed with many kind of flowers on the plates I inherited the 12 place settings with various other dishes for a total of 63 pieces
I have been waiting for this.yes the tablecloth is the 50s my mom had the same one.i love you tablescape.happy holidays and merry Christmas to you and yours and Stewart and family. 🌲☃️
I always look forward each year unpacking Christmas treasures received over the years . I still have many Christmas decorations from my childhood. My mother made many of them. In my dinning room I have a wreath she made in the Williamsburg style over fifty years ago. When I was a teacher I received many "treasures" that I bring out each year to place on my tree. It is a wonderful season to remember all those who had an impact on our lives. Good memories! Merry Christmas!
Grew up in the 50s and yes we had a table cloth like that. So wish my moma had kept these. Lovely setting Linda and wishing you all blessings and well being.
Love your nostalgic theme. I use many of my grandmother’s knick knacks each holiday that remind me of Christmas past!
I have a similar holiday cloth and 2/ biscuit basket cloths and table napkins from my great -great Aunt Bessie's items 🙂
Wonderful ideas. Love the ivy topiary's with berries. Varying the elevation of them really adds drama. The replenished arrangement in the footed basket was gorgeous. I remember those stuffed fabric Christmas trees. I think my Mother had one. Lots of nostalgia.
“Everybody eats these…don’t you Stuart?” I was tickled pink when you said that. Lovely arrangement! I use the spray water trick on knit or exercise clothing that has fold lines. Spritz, shake, and wear.
Good morning Linda and Stewart - I love, love, love your Spode dishes and your whole table scape. Merry 🎄 Christmas!
You picked the perfect outfit Linda, the red sweater with the white blouse was so 'Christmassy'. Happy Holidays to you and Stewart.
I just love all the Christmas touches you put in every room Linda…Trader Joe’s is the bomb in my opinion ❤️, so many goodies!! Thank you for sharing Linda and Stewart💚💚!!
I ordered table pads for my dining room table when we bought it. I used my lace tablecloth that now has at least 30 years on it. I am traditional.
Hi Linda! Everything looks just beautiful! I love nostalgia decor especially at Christmas. May you and Stewart and your families find peace and happiness this beautiful Christmas and always.
dear Linda thank you for showing us a different way to use our own treasures hope have a great Christmas Season
Lovely post Linda! I love nostalgic items and always use them.
Love the fresh centerpiece ❤️
Love, love everything, especially your attention to little details. Have a wonderful Christmas
with your family. Best wishes from Australia.
Very elegant Christmas table set and the two plant pots just added more festive decor. Merry Christmas linda 🌲🌲🌲🌹🌹🌹
Thank you for the gift of SO many wonderful ideas, Linda! 🎁 And thank you for sharing so many of your fascinating personal stories❣️💚❤️
I only have table cloths that I inhereted or were given to me from my mother when I moved from my parents. So all are old but I recently bought a rotundan table so I need new ones! Loove this table scape Linda! It is fabulous!
Enjoyed this so much, my mum has a round tablecloth very similar. She still uses it every year - she’s now 85 😊
I think your table linens are beautiful. I wanted to let you know that your friend, Sydney, inspired me to display my aunt's vintage Christmas tree toppers. I don't have a handy husband to make me a stand, so I used floral sticky putty to keep them secure on top of crystal candlestick holders. Merry Christmas to you, Stewart, and your families.
I will be at Trader Joe's first thing in the morning to see if they still have the ivy topiaries. I still have one from two years ago but would love to put a couple on my Christmas table too! I NEVER use table cloths on my dining room table because I love for the wood (walnut) to show. However, I loved your Thanksgiving cloth so much that I went to Amazon and bought one! I get more inspiration from you about everything (sleeveless shirts under sweaters, cutting amaryllis stems for arrangements, etc.) than you will ever know! Peace and joy during the holidays and always!
Your holiday home is so lovely and welcoming. The last few arrangements you've made have been gorgeous. Definitely something I want to try for our home. The table settings are perfection. Thank you for sharing all of these wonderful ideas. Merry Christmas!
I absolutely love the decor for you dining room. I adore the elegant retro vibe. It’s gorgeous
It's always good to visit with Linda and Stewart. Love the nostalgia of the Christmas table. So many special sentiments and memories are set on these tables. Tomorrow requires a trip to Trader Joe's. Those Ginger Sandwich cookies are precious!
The table is beautiful Linda. I gave all my Christmas dishes to my two daughters to use with their families. Love that the memories of the dinnerware will go in through our family to enjoy. Merry Christmas to you and yours and Stewart and his.
I love all 3 vignettes you showed today, but Linda I have to say your dining room table is my favorite of any you've done.
Maybe it's the nostalgia but I just love it. Especially loved the red pitcher and glasses, the tablecloth, and the centerpiece here.
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Oh, Linda, I have enjoyed this video so much! I haven't had time to watch this week, so this one is especially satisfying. Merry Christmas!!!
You have a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing. Love the tablecloth.
Beautiful, elegant and nostalgic setting! I tend to lean towards more vintage than modern table settings so this really spoke to me. I absolutely love decorating and creating tablescapes for holidays bringing out special dishes from loved ones. I believe your red tumblers/pitcher is Anchor Hocking Ruby Red Honeycomb Georgian pattern. How beautiful for Christmas. My favorite item in your decor was the fabric Christmas tree and the backstory of your dear friend Mo. ❤ That melts my heart.
So many great ideas!!! I just love the use of vintage pieces!!! Wonderful tablescapes!!! You inspire me with the use of candles and candle holders! Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas!
Let's hear it for Trader Joe's. The cinnamon raisin bread is delicious. And flowers & plants. Your sweater is gorgeous of course. Happy holidays Linda & Stewart.
Lovely❤
What a lovely video. Happy Christmas! 🇬🇧
❤ Another fun and informative video. As you know I am one of your biggest fans. I have some of those lace plates. There is a name for them and I cannot remember. They were my mother’s. When I think/remember about it I’ll let you know. Sending hugs, love, prayers and kindness.