Dianne's Creative Table

I am inspired by light, all things natural, reusing previously loved items, and bargains!

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Happy Anniversary to Us!

Fourteen years ago on New Year's Eve I married my sweet husband. 
To celebrate, we host a "grown-up" dinner with several of our favorite friends.   In years past, I have tried to go with a sparkly, glitzy table design.  This year, I wanted a little more fun and glamour.  
I started with the runners instead of place mats.  I have used black satin runners on past tables which you can see HERE, but this year I found something on Christmas clearance that I wanted to try.... wrapping paper!  Target had this sophisticated black and silver paper that was exactly the right size for my table.  I figured what could I loose for $2.50 right?  I used my Martha Stewart border punch to create a decorative edge.  

I bought the penguins several years ago and have used them around the house during the holidays, but this year, they were just asking for a fancy bow tie and an invite to the party! 
After looking at everyone's New Year's Tables, it appears that many of us were on the "champagne in the bucket" wave length.  I think the guy at the liquor store thought I was crazy because I didn't care how good the champagne was, I wanted the right color bottle.
I had the shorter candle sticks and the tall ones were found at Home Goods, as were the sparkly candles.  
I used metallic place mats, bubbly ribbon, silver chargers and black dishes.  The flatware is Alvin Fashion Lane.  The silver goblets were found in a thrift store in Colorado this summer for $4 each!   
  I scattered some silver chocolate coins just in case we didn't have enough food.

 I didn't have a clear idea about the name cards until I turned the corner at Target and found these cute penguin ornaments.  I just snipped off the loop, added a bowtie and declared them NAME TAGS!  Forgive the glitter all over the plates, it was flying everywhere. 



The menu included Horseradish Crusted Beef Tenderloin, Potato Fans, Asparagus, Roasted Carrots, Caesar Salad, and Homemade Rolls with Rosemary Butter
Thom Scott from Scottage Confections in Murfreesboro, TN made the incredible Apple Dumplings served with Vanilla Ice Cream and Homemade Caramel Sauce. Delish! 
I think we rang in the new year and celebrated our anniversary in style don't you?  Linking to the following parties with great thanks for the hosts:  Seasonal Sundays and Tablescape Thursdays

21 comments:

  1. So fun! Great table. Wonderful to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays. Happy Anniversary.

    - The Tablescaper

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  2. Definitely celebrated in style! Such a fun table with your black and white theme. Happy Anniversary and Happy New Year! ~ sarah

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  3. Gorgeous table...Happy Anniversary!

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  4. I love this sparkly and festive table. Black, white & silver is always elegant and the addition of the Penguins is sooooo adorable. Happy Anniversary!! hugs, Linda

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  5. What a fun table and so pretty! Those dumplings are making me drool!

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  6. Happy Anniversary, Dianne! Wow, what a glitzy, glamorous tablescape!! You got a super deal on your silver goblets. I love your sparkly candles and all the crystal, but my favorites are those adorable penguin place card holders. :)

    Have a great week!

    Denise

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  7. Your table is just beautiful! What a fun way to celebrate:@)

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  8. Your table is fabulous! Love the color combo and your penguins! You did a great job! Happy Anniversary! Pat

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  9. Hi, Dianne, and Happy Anniversary! First of all, your husband looks like the actor Michael Ontkean in this picture. Do you remember him? He was really popular back in the 1970s and 80s. Was in a show called "The Rookies" and in a lot of movies. I used to have a poster of him on my wall! In other words, your husband is very handsome. Yay, you! Second, did you not get the memo that I am to be consulted as a taste tester for all events? I am supposed to be flown in and awarded the opportunity to taste all food and drinks before your party for quality assurance. There must be a glitch in the system for you to have not be notified! :-) Everything looks wonderful, and you did a fantastic job with the fun table! I wish you and your husband many more blissful years!

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  10. Très jolie table pour cet anniversaire de mariage. J'aime beaucoup ton blog. Très bonne année 2012, bises

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  11. Hi lovely lady.
    Your black and white Tablescape is Gorgeous with the toch of touch of silver .!!!You did a beautiful job putting this table together for your New Years Eve party sweet lady. and Happy Anniversary to you both.Thanks so much for your sweet comment on my new Tablescape.
    I hope you have a wonderful week with your family.
    XXOO Diane

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  12. First off all Happy Belated Anniversary!

    That tablescape is among the most elegant I've ever seen! You could be the second coming of Martha! Truly!

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  13. Looks like a fun night! Happy Anniversary! Love your table.Joann

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  14. Happy Anniversary! Ours was the 30th.. So fun to celebrate it this time of year.. Your table is really fabulous.. Love the penguins on parade and the candlesticks.. The dishes are so wonderful.. xo marlis

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  15. Happy Anniversary! Your table is very chic and dinner looks delicious!

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  16. You did a terrific job! Your t'scape looks so celebratory and how fun to share your anniversary with NY's Eve! Love the dressed up penguins and coordinating placecard ones! I would LOVE to sit at the table and eat that super-delish looking food!
    DD

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  17. This is both adorable AND elegant -- not always an easy combination to pull off! Great ideas abound here -- love the wrapping paper idea. I'm going to send a link to my son, who loves anything penguin!

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  18. Oh my that was gorgeous! You did a fabulous job and the food looked amazing!

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  19. Just been to visit and I must say...Beautiful table...every time I look at your settings though I want to move to TN and I do NOT want to move to TN! I want to have enough money to fly in just for supper!!!! I would not mind seeing that owl, either. How fun!

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  20. What a great table! I love those penguins on your perky anniversary table. Happy Anniversary!

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  21. Wow! This table is spectacular! Wherever did you find the black goblets? I have looked everywhere for some, and they are nowhere to be found.

    Congratulations on your anniversary, and the food looks fabulous. I have never tried an apple dumpling, but I am now inspired to find a recipe.

    ETS

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