There’s nothing like a Holiday Brunch to get you in the mood for the holidays!
I was so honored when my sweet “mom-in-love” invited me to host a table at her church’s Women’s Holiday Brunch! Of course this type of thing is right up my alley since it involves decorating, and pretty table settings, and creativity but I also love the opportunity to meet amazing, fabulous women and to practice the fine (but often lost) art of socializing over a meal.
As soon as the invitation was made, my creative juices started flowing. This is where Pinterest comes in handy! I had so much fun browsing and bookmarking ideas that I liked. I decided on a “blue and green” theme since I have recently introduced blue into my home. I knew whatever I used for the table décor, I would also use in my home for my own Christmas decorating. Here’s what I came up with…my table theme was
A Partridge in a Pear Tree
It was so much fun to put this theme together! And in usual style, all of the items were up cycled, Dollar Tree or purchased very cheaply!
These sweet little “partridges” were the jumping off point for my theme. I then used some little faux pears I had stored away and rolled them in green glitter…it’s not a pear tree without some pears!
I found this darling blue pear at Home Goods..I think I spent around $6 for it, and it was the most expensive thing I bought for the table!
Getting photographs was a fun challenge to my developing photography skills since the lighting wasn’t ideal for photographing. My manual setting and tripod got a workout!
Stay tuned as I will be sharing all of the details on how to recreate this look for your holiday table!
It was so much fun to be among such beautiful tables!
Here are some of the other gorgeous tables on display at the Holiday Brunch
My “mom-in-love’s” beautiful table
Her theme was “The Greatest Gift” She has these amazing lighted packages as her centerpiece, and used the elegant dishes my “dad-in-love” sent her from Vietnam when he was stationed there during the Vietnam War
This next table was set with dishes from Poland!
This sweet table listed all of the gifts of the Spirit
and the precious gifts of the Wise Men to Jesus
It’s always fun to see the classic colors of Christmas
as well as celebrate the last remnants of the Harvest
and the table next to mine also had a “bird theme”
I told these gals that us, “birds of a feather had to flock together.” I just crack myself up sometimes. 
There were several more lovely tables…but the best decoration of all were the women in attendance!
The food was delicious and prepared with loving hands by volunteers
our guest speaker shared how hospitality was not about proper table settings and having the most beautiful home but about letting your light shine
and loving others! So welcome Thanksgiving! Welcome Christmas and Hanukah! May all that is good about this holiday season fill your homes with joy and peace. May you be reminded among the decorating, food preparation and gift giving what this season is truly about!
Family, Friends and Faith!
As always thank you for spending a moment of your day with us here…At The Picket Fence!
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Wow! What a beautiful table! Your post has inspired me to volunteer to do a table at our church’s Women’s Christmas Luncheon!
Fantastic! You know I always love Festival of Tables-style events, and yours was certainly no exception. Great job tablescaping with panache – on a budget!
Oh my, what a gorgeous display! SO many great details. I love all the shimmer & sparkles! Great job!
Heather, your table is gorgeous! I love the color combo, and those little birds are soo sweet. Nicely done. =)
~ Catie
What a Beautiful setting and Yes, True Hospitality is Found within the Heart of Man and Not the Feast.. Have a Blessed day!!
What pretty tables. I love the colors of yours.
How pretty! Love the color schemes and all the glitz and glam. How sweet!
What gorgeous tables! I LOVE yours, the colors look beautiful together 🙂
What a gorgeous, gorgeous table you set, my dear! LOVE it. I think yours and your mother-in-law’s were the 2 prettiest tables there! Wonderful job! xo Diana
Your table looked beautiful, love the theme and the colors. All of the ladies did a great job.
What a gorgeous table. I love the color scheme you went with. I think it’s an awesome idea to come up with a theme for the table. I think I’m going to use that idea this year. Makes it so cool. Love what you did.
All were beautifully decorated, but I can honestly say, I loved yours the best! The colors and sparkle were so striking! Great take on the Partridge in a Pear Tree Theme! 🙂
What a gorgeous table! I love all the sparkle. Colors are great too.
Thank you so much for sharing these fabulous Tablescaping ideas! I am so excited to see all the touches of Christmas everywhere!
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Best wishes,
Natasha.
Oh this looks so much fun!The table settings are a party itself! You had your own party even before the actual party. lol
Your decorations are so awesome!
xoxo
What a beautiful job you did on your tablescape…love how THRIFTY you were…so come on over and show it off at my party…hope to see ya there:)
Blessings,
Linda
How beautiful every table looked! I have to say I really loved the one that you did. I love the colors you chose. I like the themes of the table setting too. That was such a cute idea.
Gorgeous Vanessa!
Yes, let the season begin!!
I’m ready 🙂
Deborah xoxo
Your table is gorgeous, Heather! What great ideas for tablescapes looking at the other tables, too. It’s amazing what you can put together when you get the creativity flowing on a budget!
Beautiful, Heather! Yours clearly pops the most … love the color scheme, too! The guests at this table were truly fortunate!
GREAT job! I’ve been wanting to do this at our church for sometime…maybe next year!! Thanks for sharing your super event with us.
The tables are all so beautifully decorated! It must have been a great deal of fun with your Mom-in-Love!
Wonderful inspirations for getting the holiday creative spirit flowing!
Your table was spectacular!! xo HHL
Wonderful inspirations for getting the holiday creative spirit flowing!
Your table was spectacular!! xo HHL
Oh my, what a beautiful tablescape. I totally love yours. YOur decor is so beautiful and I really do love that blue pear, how fun is that. All of the other tables were fabulous also. Such a lovely event and I am sure the speaker was wonderful. So nice to be reminded that it’s our light that really matters. Thanks for joining the party. Hugs, Marty
You and Arlene really outdid yourselves…and I’m not at all surprised. The tables just look like “you” both. Great job! I think you should come to Tacoma and give us some of your ideas.
This table is simply stunning! I love every little thing about it! I know you must have had a ball pulling it all together! Thank you also for the warm holiday wishes and for the reminder of why we celebrate!
We are having a Home for the Holidays link party on our blog and I know that our readers would think your tablescape is heaven sent! We would love for you to join us!
http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/2011/11/home-for-holidays-link-party_08.html
With my big fat love of tablescapes, wouldn’t you think I would get to go to one those festivals some time??
I would love it.
Both your table and your MIL’s table were beautiful. I love that she used dishes her husband sent her from Vietnam.
All the tables were wonderful. I felt like I was taking a trip down Eye Candy Lane.
I’ve never heard of a festival of tables, but what a fun idea and beautiful tablesettings! Your Partridge in a Pear Tree theme is gorgeous! I love every detail…the color scheme and glitter is gorgeous! Great job, Heather! 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing this at our link party. We featured you tonight!
http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/2011/11/home-for-holidays-link-party-2.html