I love doing these Project Design posts with my friends Cindy, Mary Ann and/or guest bloggers TK because it gets me thinking waaaay ahead. When it comes to holiday tables, it’s always a good idea to have it figured out and then when it gets closer to the party you can worry about the menu planning/shopping/cooking and all that other stuff. And besides, the table is my favorite part. I worked with Juliska, which happens to be based nearby in Stamford, Connecticut. I love their pewter tableware and of course their glassware is gorgeous.
A simple Scandinavian inspired table for the holidays
I grew up where every holiday meant china, crystal, silver, and pressed linens in the dining room. It was wonderful, but I have never been very formal. I do love a beautiful table, but it’s always very simple. I use linen napkins. I go back and forth on pressing or leaving wrinkled like linen is naturally. On the one hand I love washing them and then giving them a good snap when they come out of the washer and line dry them. Then there’s the voice in my head that says,”don’t be so lazy…press the napkins.” But here’s the thing…two stores that I love have very differing opinions on the subject. Monelle from the lifestyle brand and store Hudson Grace in San Francisco would neeeeeever press linen napkins. Then there’s Roman and Williams Guild in New York City and they press their linen to the point of stiffness. Our napkins are from Magic Linen and for everyday I simply wash and hang to dry. I did press them and even used a little spray starch for my holiday table. So, do tell…do you press your cloth napkins for everyday? For company?
Juliska Berry & Thread Glassware, Pewter & Emerson plates plus beautiful linen napkins by Magic Linen
Juliska is known for their beautiful glassware. It has that recognition of the Juliska brand with the Berry & Thread Medallion. The Pewter Stoneware Collection uses their unique mottling technique that gives each piece an original hammered design. Part of the Pewter collection includes the Emerson plates which features a white washed stoneware with a pewter band.
A Small take-away gift or Party Favor?
I love to have a little take away gift. Something home-made, either sweet or savory. Sometimes I’ll make tiny shortbread cookies and wrap them up, but for my casual and a little bit rustic table, I decided to make Union Square Cafe’s bar nuts. I found these jars at Walmart! I added a simple leather tie to each jar.
Union Square Cafe’s Bar Nuts
5 ingredients plus cashews
Union Square Cafe’s Bar Nuts
These take just a few minutes to make and are delicious served warm just as your guests arrive. You can use a combination of mixed nuts or all cashews.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Category: appetizer
- Method: easy
Ingredients
- 1 pound mixed nuts or cashews
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Malden sea salt
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Place the nuts on a baking sheet and bake in a 375º oven for 10 minutes.
- Mix together the rosemary, cayenne, dark brown sugar, sea salt and melted butter.
- Mix the warm nuts in the spice mixture and toss together to coat.
- Serve warm
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And now for the Giveaway!
Juliska has offered to give one set (3) of Berry & Thread votive holders. Each holds a votive or flip to over and it holds a tea light! Follow Juliska and Most Lovely things on instagram and tag a friend! One winner selected on Friday at 5pm EST.
Hey, I like seeing the little black bowl in this post 🙂 SUCH a gorgeous table! The Juliska candle holders are so casually elegant. So inspirational!!!
Mary Ann
Hi Annie! I love the understated yet elegant sophistication of your tablescape. You successfully combined modern , your acrylic host chairs, with the rustic warmth of your wooden table and sheepskin throws. What a great combo! Then you managed to complete the look with an Americana flavor, using the pewter and rustic, casual glassware, which by the way, I LOVE! Gotta get me some of that Juliska! Plus, how nice to get the recipe for Union Square Cafe’s Bar Nuts. Love the jars you put them in too!
I LOVE your holiday table!! The beautiful glass, greenery, linen, sheepskin…it’s just gorgeous!! And I love seeing your new home! Love how you paired the artwork with the tables and the clean white walls. Please share more! Thank you for the bar nuts recipe. Walmart jars and leather twine make a great combo! It’s all so good, Annie!
Your table looks beautiful! I love seeing how others decorate for the holidays and now you have given me a few new ideas! made the Union Street Bar nuts last year and loved them. They are a great gift.
Annie you really outdid yourself this time. This table is so Annie. I love everything about it…the Juliska dinnerware (one of my favs), the cozy hide and unconventional colors. I want the whole thing! What a great giveaway. Someone is very lucky!! I don’t know how you pulled this off with all that you have going on. You are amazing!
Thanks for the Bar Nut Recipe! Always looking for something new to serve, esp. on the holidays…….
Lynne
I light 10 candles every night
Keeping my fingers crossed. I love them
Thanks for the giveaway ?
Your table is wonderful and It really is very scandinavian looking, which I love! And nobody does black and white like you do Annie.
I love those nuts too but aways forget to make them. Sometime I get a little overwhelmed just trying to get it all done. This year I’m vowing to decorate more and hopefully wont forget to put the turkey in the oven ; )
xo kel
dear kindred spirit…….
I am not a formal type of gal and would opt for your style, and have.
Eddie Ross showed me what he does with his linen napkins, unless for a shoot when he presses. anyways he washes and removes from the washer wet. He, lays down a a towel and layers napkins one on top of each other smoothing each as he goes. the last step is topping with another towel, continuing to smooth. When dry they have a great look
xo
Debra
YES!
I press the napkins for EVERY DAY!I actually like to iron!!!!!!