Tablescapes, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Eve

‘Twas the night before Christmas Eve

the night before Christmas eve table

Critters were stirring here,  you’d better believe!

waiting for Santa

Presents were nestled snugly under the tree

black & white Christmas tree

And Santa was watching from above,  do you see?

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Looking around I spied a big sack…

black & white Christmas tree

No wait, there are two,  post marked North Pole, how about that!

toy sacks

There are handmade ornaments,  this tree’s not designer

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This is one made by my sons, there’s just nothing finer!

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And look at this little gift tucked under the tree

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It’s from my sweet grandson, it says   To: GiGi

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An early present came in the mail…

Crewel Yule is the name of this Needlecraft Tale

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This table is set for me and my Santa, he won’t lift a finger

Christmas table for 2

We can sit here all evening, to relax and to linger

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Enjoying the lights

Merry Christmas lantern

and all the holiday sights

the night before Christmas eve table

Our tree is topped with an elf diving in

lost elf topper

I wonder what other mischief he will get in…

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He’d better not touch that candy cane spoon!

Holiday Cheer glass

Or the bottle of wine we plan to drink soon!

ho ho ho topper

Merry Christmas to All

Christmas table for 2

On this night before Christmas Eve night!

the night before Christmas eve table

Enjoy the magic of this holiday~ and most of all remember the reason for the season…

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26 Responses to “Tablescapes, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Eve”
  1. Mary says:

    Jenna, I love your festive foyer with your tree and table with that adorable reindeer runner! Your elves diving into your tree gave me a chuckle and the sweet artistic rendering of a reindeer by your son makes a special keepsake ornament! Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!

  2. Liz Mackie says:

    Very pretty. Merry Christmas to you and your family 

  3. Lorraine says:

    You have the magic touch with everything you do! Everything looks so wonderful. Merry Christmas to you and your family Jenna.

  4. Jodi says:

    Awesome Jenna! wishing you the merriest of merries! thanks for your ongoing creative beautiful inspiration!

  5. Love how festive and welcoming this is. The tree is perfect especially the top! I got a laugh out of the little legs sticking out and the Ho Ho Ho! Have a Merry Christmas!

  6. Your home looks so festive! I love all your decorations!!

  7. What a festive, happy home for the holidays! So glad I got to “meet” you this year through blogging, and I’m hoping 2016 will bring us together in person! Merry, merry Christmas to your family, and a wonderful, healthy, blessed New Year!

  8. Jenna, I love your welcoming foyer and your table is perfect! The elves diving into the tree made me smile! I noticed we have the same title for our posts today, how funny is that! Merry Christmas to you and yours!

  9. hollybertone says:

    Hi Jenna – Thank you for sharing your special Christmas decorations with all of us – everything is so beautiful! Wishing you and your entire family a happy, wonderful, and blessed Christmas! Hugs, Holly

  10. The elf tree topper is hilarious. Merry Christmas Jenna!

  11. Merry Christmas Jenna, your home is beautiful and so festive! Have a lovely holiday!

  12. lulu says:

    You do know how to make things fun and that is such a gift. In fact, you are a gift and I so appreciate you. Have a very merry!!

  13. Love the table, the tree of memories, and the wonderful poetry!….May you have a most joyous Christmas Jenna….Here’s to a great 2016!

  14. Lynn says:

    Very cute! Merry Christmas Jenna, have fun with the kids:@)

  15. Kim says:

    What fun! I always enjoy your rhymes, too. Looks like you’re all set for tonight. Merry Christmas Eve!

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