A Ralph Lauren Table and Dining Room

Season's Greetings!  I hope you are all well and busy.  Thank you for your kind words about Hal's hand injury; he saw the surgeon again today, and unfortunately, the top joint of that finger will have to be amputated.  We are sorry that has to be done, but we know it could have been much worse.  Today is his birthday, and I love him dearly.  Happy Birthday, Hal!!      

About the title of this post -- it should read a Ralph Lauren-style table and dining room.  There is nothing on the table that actually has a Ralph Lauren label.  But you know the old saying, "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery." 😉 Earlier in the season, I started seeing things online about Ralph Lauren Christmas.  I didn't see it on Tik Tok (I don't do Tik Tok), which is apparently where the craze took off.  I pride myself on never following trends (almost never) but when I saw these two words, Ralph and Lauren, I jumped in with both feet.  I love his style, and we already have several things that fit right in with this Christmas aesthetic.  I have seen the Ralph Lauren Christmas style described as, "English country meets western ski lodge," "dark and moody," and "old money". 😄😄😄 I would describe the look as English country, and masculine, yet cozy.  At any rate, I love the English country style, so here we are.  I will be doing some new things this year but will always include my most meaningful decorations, as well.        

      

   I've had this centerpiece for many years; I just added in some guinea and pheasant feathers to change the look slightly. I've also had the twisted barley candlesticks and the faux antlers for several years.       

I purchased the two pheasants on the table from Amazon this fall.  I have looked for some brass pheasants for years, but I always seem to miss out.  This year when I searched online, these came up, and I am really pleased with the way they look.  I had planned to use them on my Thanksgiving table but didn't do a table this year.      

The plaid chargers are Tommy Bahama from Home Goods last year.  The plaid napkin rings are Lenox, and this is only the second time I've used them.  White dinner plates are Lenox, and flatware is Hampton Forge "Sophia".   The green velvet table runner is normally in the foyer with a nativity scene resting on top.  The white napkins came from Horchow many years ago.    

   I later added gold foil Christmas crackers to the table setting.

This small Christmas tree normally resides in the kitchen at Christmas, but this year I wanted to do something different.  I love having the tree in this chinoiserie flowerpot, which called for a more elegant location than the kitchen. 😉 The handsome stag with red velvet bow I've had for some years.    

I didn't buy a single new thing to create this look in the dining room.  The glass Christmas tree was a gift last year from a good friend.   

       

The tiny wooden Santa jumping jack ornament was given to us by a neighbor in Greensboro, and it was our son's favorite when he was small.  Such sweet memories.     

  

I treasure all the things my mom has made over the years, and this terra cotta nativity set is one of them.  It shows up well on the tartan plaid table runner.   

I took all these pictures on two different days at different times, hence the variation in lighting.   

       

I do love candlelight in the winter.

 Have you finished with your Christmas preparations yet?  Unfortunately, I'm way behind on everything.  It will all get done somehow.  I'll be joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for "Tablescape Thursday".  Thanks so very much for visiting and reading.  Have a wonderful rest of your week!