If you’re searching for some new holiday china, then you must see my Balsam Lane tablescape!
Hello friends! Have you finished your Christmas decorating yet or are you like me, still tweaking? I just had to stop and show you my Lenox Balsam Lane tablescape that I created this past weekend.
Are you familiar with this pattern? I was not until last year, Leo and I stopped in a Lenox outlet in Myrtle Beach and that’s when I saw it.
It is a fun, festive pattern with green and aqua trees on it. I just couldn’t resist getting 4 accent plates in this pattern to display on our cupboard during the holidays.
After getting home from that trip, I ordered the large platter to display in our pine corner cabinet in the dining room.
Even though it is a holiday pattern, I left the plates and platter on display throughout last winter and never tired of the design.
So this year, I ordered 8 dinner plates and 4 mugs to add to my collection.
Since the china has trees on it, I naturally went with a tree motif in the dining room this year. I even ordered 2 of the lighted mercury glass trees from Amazon but they are out of stock right now.
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The Lenox Balsam Lane pattern can be purchased at all major department stores, but I found the best deal on the Belk website when I used their special coupons and free shipping.
Balsam Lane can be ordered directly from the Lenox website and from Amazon.
I used a dark green tablecloth as the base for my tablescape. The centerpiece is a lighted mercury glass tree that I found at HomeGoods this year. Under it is a lambs’ ear candle ring and white candle holder that I already had.
Pieces of faux garland accented with lambs’ ear garland covers the middle of the table.
The green goblets are vintage boopie glasses that my sister-in-law Jean gave me as a gift. I pulled out my Buttercup sterling and also used some white chargers that I already had.
There is a story behind the napkins. I found and purchased one of these napkins last year because I thought they’d go with the Balsam Lane pattern. I sent Leo on a mission to find more while he was on a golf trip to Myrtle Beach this fall.
Just imagine the ribbing that he got from the guys when he told them that he needed to stop at the store to see if they had more napkins.
A little ribbing didn’t stop him from making his baby back home happy!
But they didn’t have the napkins in stock but I eventually found them on the Wayfair website.
The tree-shaped napkin rings are vintage wooden ones that I found on eBay.
In keeping with the tree theme, I loaded up the server in the background with more trees.
Another faux garland with lambs’ ear on top of it was added to the grouping of trees.
You may remember that I made the ornament trees last year to go on the mantel to match my ornament garland.
And the blue ruffled table runner was made last year, too.
Our dining room has two wooden dividers that separate the dining area from the living area. To decorate the top, I used an old wreath and placed a glass candle holder down inside.
I placed a lighted tree down inside the candle holder along with a little fake snow.
Here’s the one on the other divider.
What I love about the Balsam Lane china is that the colors blend with some other pieces that I already had.
The green felt garland is from a shop in Summerville, SC called Cotton Down South. It can be ordered on their website.
More trees can be found on top of the pine cupboard.
I just love the mix of the blues and greens in the Balsam Lane holiday china. It goes well with the same colors that I’m using in our living area. There is something new in this photo which you may spot if you’re a regular reader of our blog!
I’ll get it all photographed soon so that you can see our living area and Christmas tree from the other side.
Enjoy the season, friends!
The tablescape is so pretty. The green and blue really ties your living and dining room together perfectly. I especially love the Christmas trees you made last year with Christmas balls in green, blue and white. Your green crystal stemware looks so nice with the China tableware. Really nice job Jane. Jean
Jane, I LOVE your beautiful tablescape! It’s the prettiest one that I’ve seen on the blogs that I visit. The green trees are just wonderful.
About the green glasses–my Granny had these in her china cabinet which I have loved since I was a little girl. When she passed away 34 years ago I somehow failed to get them & I’ve been so sad ever since because I let them slip away. I saw that the glasses on your table are like my Granny’s glasses that I missed. Would you please ask your sister-in-law if she knows where I could get them? I’d appreciate your help.
My SIL has collected boopie glasses for a while. I have seen some at an antique store in Florence, SC recently and on eBay. Good luck in your quest to find some.
Jane love that pattern! Your dining room looks beautiful and has me wanting to finish mine.
Thanks so much Pamela! I have other areas that are not finished!
I think the color of Green you used looks Beautiful in your Home. Like those Lanterns on top of your hutch also.
Gosh! I forgot to mention those. They are from JoAnn’s.
I love your table and all the pretty trees! It is perfect to carry you through January!!! The blue and green is gorgeous together! Love your home! merry Christmas!
Thanks Robyn! I won’t be in any hurry to put them away!
Lovely! I’m sure all your guests will enjoy such a beautifully decorated home!
Thanks Jo! We always have our big family gathering Christmas Eve.
Where did you get the Lamb’s ear garland? Everything looks beautiful.
Marisa, I found the lambs’ ear garland at Hobby Lobby.
This is adorable Jane! And so different! I love all the little trees, and you could use this all winter long! Your husband obviously understands how seriously we take our tablescaping 😂 Have a Merry Holiday Season!
Oh yes! Leo is a jewel!
Oh my goodness, this is so pretty I wish you hadn’t even shown me! LOL
The colors are fantastic in your home (and would be in mine too). Keep collecting girl!
I Knew you’d love this pattern, Stacey!
Jane I love it all. Your home looks so cozy and pretty for Christmas. I love love love those dishes. The hutch is styled so pretty. Happy Wednesday. Enjoy your pretty home.
Hugs,
Kris
Thanks a bunch, Kris! I need to hop over and see yours, too!
I love your Balsam Lane China, Jane! The blues and greens would be perfect with my coastal home. I keep coming back to look at your tablescape and your beautiful Christmas decor. I definitely need to purchase the China. I hope it’s not out of stock. Thanks for the inspiration!
I love all the blues and greens which is a step away from the traditional red and green. The china is so pretty. I have the red and green winterberry which I don’t use anymore. As I have gotten older it is a chore to decorate, but I finally managed to get the tree up and decorated, my village out, and my carolers ready to sing. Your home is so beautiful and warm.
Thanks so much Francis! That is a true compliment and I wish you a Merry Christmas!
I love all of it! My favorite color is green and you have taken that color and made a beautiful Christmas decor. Sometimes it’s a struggle if you don’t want the usual red for Christmas.
Just simply beautiful!
Merry Christmas 🎄
It is tricky when decorating with blue!
Jane, it’s all beautiful! We’ve come a long way in decorating since the cedar trees of our childhood!
Gail, I have beautiful memories of going out into the woods with my dad and finding the just right Cedar tree!
Gorgeous Jane! Everything is so merry and bright without the traditional red and perfect to span the winter season! I especially love how you styled your hutch!!
Thanks so much Mary! I take lessons from you!
I love it all!!!
Thanks a bunch Sherry!