Christmas with friends

Kimberly put on a Christmas feast that was 

earthy and elegant, juxtaposed in such a way

to evoke a homey, sophisticated, northwoods feel.

 The very holiday vibe from the Ralph Lauren tablecloth

was complimented by matching napkins, enshrouded in a

green shimmery napkin, and surrounded by a

gold embellished napkin ring.

 The accent color this year was copper,

as evidenced by the shimmering copper runner

down the middle, the copper-hued leaf garland,

the copper wine goblets, and copper candles.

The stage was now set for the clay and rattan Pottery Barn chargers,

topped with Christmas china in the 'holly berry' pattern.

The Artland Iris red water glasses add

a touch of casual, which I liked in 

contrast to the fine china place settings.

And then, there was the dinner itself.  

A masterpiece!

  A seared, then roasted beef tenderloin, stuffed with 

blue cheese, thyme, and panko crumbs,

atop a bed of pearled barley spinach pilaf.

A red wine/shallot reduction was drizzled over the tenderloin

just prior to serving.

Accompanying the beef was a trio of marinated, bacon-wrapped

scallops that were broiled at the last minute and 

served hot.

 The salad was carmelized pears on top of mixed greens, blue cheese,

red onion slices, and pomegranate arils.

 A light dressing of apple cider vinegar, honey, and shallots

was splashed on the salad before serving.

 Each end of the table was adorned with a fresh balsam, 

pine, and spruce arrangement in matching 

silver cachepots.

Dessert, a supper club throwback,

was grasshoppers, served with crushed

Oreos on the bottom of the glass, after which

we reclined in front of the fire

and reminisced and chatted

until bedtime.

We're partying with Christine at Rustic and Refined
for Table It Link Party #33

and
Three Mango Seeds

 

and 

An Extraordinary Day 

for a linky party.