Christmas Eve With Those Near and Deer

Our Christmas Eve celebration

with hubby's parents was a

casual and relaxed affair.

We invited the forest creatures in

to join us for a rustic, north-woodsy Christmas.

 The centerpiece featured two lemon cypress topiaries

from Gracie's Plant Works.  I wrapped them in cranberry 

burlap and added a burlap bow to tie in the runner.

 Cute little burlap and bling birdies perched in 

the trees and on antlers.

Vintage Bakelite silverware from Japan in an antler pattern,

with a shimmery little bird napkin ring I found at Pottery Barn.

 Arthur Court Elk serving bowl for the potatoes

and wine coaster.

 Cute little mushrooms were tucked in the greenery

and look like the forest floor.
What I love about this Christmas is that Kimberly and I
never, ever, ever tell each other what we're doing when we
host a dinner.  That we both went a rustic route this
year kind of blows me away.

Because we live in America's Canoe Capital,
we must serve the Expedition Cabernet.

Also vintage is my Bordallo Ivy Leaves and Red Berries
dinnerware, a gift last Christmas from Kimberly.

 Rattan chargers help the plates stand out
on the Ralph Lauren tablecloth.

We roasted this gorgeous prime rib roast,
and had potatoes, gravy, and two salads.
What a wonderfully relaxing Christmas Eve
with those near and dear/deer.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!

Joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch

for Metamorphasis Monday 

and Tablescape Thursday

and Christine at Rustic and Refined 

for Dishing It and Digging It

and Diane at An Extraordinary Day 

for Project Inspired  

and Yvonne at Stone Gable 

for The Scoop