These are the same azaleas that are in my header.
Snow is rare here in central MS. We manage to get a little bit every year or two and a lot of it every few years. This past week, we had our first snowy day in over a year. If my memory serves me correctly, we had not had any to speak of since 2011.
This shot of the back yard was as deep as it got.
Most of the time, we have weak, watery snow. Recently we have had LOTS AND LOTS of rain (around 13 inches in about 10 days). We had almost ten days straight of rain; then on the last day we had snow. The snow was on the ground when we got up that morning, but we knew with the temps being predicted to rise above freezing that it would not last long. So I was out in the yard bundled up and wearing my husband’s muck boots at 7:00 a.m. trying to photograph our pitiful wet snow. That is why the photos are so dark; it was just very early in the morning.
The bird bath was a little bit frozen.
In the long run, I was glad that I got out at that hour with my camera. Even though the snow was coming down very hard at 8:oo and continued for an hour or so, none of it lasted and even what I had photographed at 7:00 was no longer left on the bushes.
The garden bench beside the goldfish pond.
So I don’t know where all my readers hail from, but I’m sure that some of you Yankees out there (as well as those in Atlanta, Nashville, and points beyond) are getting a big ol’ laugh out of my poor little snow.
This is actually Lee Hall, not McCool, where I spent a lot of time (Remember, Johnette?). These are the same grounds that I describe below. McCool is on the left as you look at the picture.
But I love central MS and wouldn’t trade it for the world. As I was typing the above, I remembered a time many years ago when I was a student at Mississippi State University. I had class in McCool Hall on one of the upper floors. Those drafty old classrooms had huge sets of windows looking out over the quadrangle. Suddenly a girl behind me said out loud, “It’s snowing! I’ve never seen snow!” We all turned to look because snow is a HUGE event here no matter what. Of course, all of us Mississippians understood that this particular student who hailed from the Mississippi Gulf Coast would never have seen any snow.
So these thoughts on snow lead me to today’s table. I have been planning a blue and silver tablescape for January for quite some time. I like these colors together especially in the winter because I think that they evoke a cool, wintry feel. Then when I read that Kathleen was inviting snowy tables this week, I thought that this was the perfect time to do this table.
I started with the blue and white placemats with matching napkins that Russell and Callie gave me for Christmas last year.
Then I added these silver chargers, a recent gift from my mother-in-law. I have used my Grosvenor silverplate that you see in most of my ‘scapes.
You probably remember that last year I took all of my odd pieces of silverplate to my father-in-law and asked him to make me napkin rings. Most of the time I like to use my mismatched rings, but I chose four matching ones for today’s table since it is a little more formal.
The blue flutes are from Dollar Tree, and the silver goblets were eBay finds about a year ago.
I added my Salem English Village dinner plate. I just recently purchased these from eBay and love them. I used some of my wedding silver as accent pieces. The compote, round tray and small dish were all wedding gifts. The silver basket and set of candlesticks were bargain finds at antique malls and thrift stores.
Then I decided that it needed to snow. So snow it did!! It snowed all over the centerpiece and on the table.
I like the finished look. It is cool and wintry, which is what I was going for.
Adding the snow just took it a little over the top. I guess most of you out there know that the snow is Epsom salts, right? Don’t worry; I won’t keep the silver out long. I know that silver and salt don’t mix. Epsom salts are actually magnesium sulfate rather than sodium chloride, but I won’t take any chances. I hope that all of you who really do have snow love it and don’t take for granted, even though you have to take the bad with the good.
Very pretty! Love that you let it snow on your table. I found you at Sunny Simple Life Linky party
A lovely tablescape. I love the blue and silver and snow!! Yes I do know the excitement of snow in your area! Does not happen often at all!!! Glad you got photos! Thanks for joining Gratitude Sunday. Hugs, Linda
People in the south, and I am one (!), LOVE to celebrate snow! We long for the inch or two that will get us out of work or school! Love your tablescape! Can feel the cool breeze and crisp air! LOL! (IF ONLY – it’s almost 60 today!)
These placemats are just gorgeous! I love this wintery snowy feel! Thanks for posting this! =D
Well, I just love your table Bev! And the linens are gorgeous! We are in the middle of a snow blizzard right now. It looks so pretty and pristine. I will probably think differently later when I have to go out in it! LOL Thank you (ahead of time) for sharing this lovely table with us at TTF.
I will never forget Lee Hall! I read on the English Dept. website that it’s being renovated, and I want to see it again when they finish. Love your table this week!
Thanks. I’d like to see it too; sounds like a road trip. Was the snow that I remember the one that everyone stole the cafeteria trays and went redneck sledding? The same week I found out I was pregnant, I think.
Yes, I do remember some sledding.
And yes to a road trip!
You can’t go wrong with a blue transferware tablescape. Love the silver too.
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Gorgeous…love the napkin rings.
Love the snow on the table. Blue and white are one of my favorite combinations. The silver accents are great!
Love the snow on the table.. It’s awesomely chilly! The placemats and napkins are perfect.. they remind me of snowflakes. I love your dishes.. a perfectly wintry table.. xo marlis
Lovely tablescape! It looks like it snowed that one morning last week here in MS but we did not have any in Natchez…..Christine
Bev, never much snow here in TX either. Love the blue and white with the snowy details.
I will send you some snow!
Pretty blues, love the napkin rings!
I know what you mean about loving your state. I could never leave Long Island either. I’d miss the beach.
Thanks for linking to Let’s Dish!
Well this Connecticut Yankee still gets a thrill out of the first snow of the season, but 5 months and many feet later the thrill disappears! Your blue dishes are beautiful! By the way, we call it traying up here when the kids steal them from the cafeteria to go sledding. There are even traying events at the winter carnivals. Some used to have holes drilled in them where kids had put rope handles for better steering! Hehe I had forgotten about all that fun! Linda
Nature gives s so much beauty, but it can also destroy it.
How pretty your blues and snow looks. This is a tabletop treat for sure!
Gorgeous placemats and napkins — they set the tone for your beautiful table setting.
Hi Bev~ I don’t know much about blogging and doubt I’ll ever do much, however, I so enjoyed looking at what you call a tablescape. I viewed your snowy winter table. Gorgeous! Just my thing, and I’ve never heard of the term tablescape. Hmmm…where have I been? I plan to look at as many other tablescapes as I can. I’m 65 and retired, and appreciate gracious home decor even though my personal treasures are limited. Thanks so much for sharing!
Your table is very pretty in blue, white, and silver! Love transferware! The ‘snow’ is a nice touch. We here on the Island have all kinds of snow. All we have to do is look out the window. Thank you for sharing and enjoy your snow and your weekend.
Blessings,
Sandi
very pretty! love the plates. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things hop xo
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Ciao bella.
Creative Carmelina
Hello! So glad to meet you, I’m from MS, too! A little town called Magnolia in Pike County. I went to Jackson State and USM, and I’m a teacher as well!
I remember the thrill of snow, too. Quite a distant memory since I now live in Miami! LOL
Love your lovely snow themed tablescape. Thanks for joining the party, you are always welcome.
Hugs,
Patti
I adore blue and white china! Your table is just lovely. The snow is a cute idea. We don’t get much snow in OR where I live either and I always want some!
Enjoyed your blog.
Linda
No! Bev, I’d love ANY snow! We’re experiencing 70 degree weather and threat of thunderstorms today – your table looks marvelous! I do appreciat you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
kathy
I had to chuckle about your “snowy day” Maybe you better go look at my Snowy Day post from yesterday to see a REAL snowy day.
Oh, I lived in the south for 12 years – - – I do realize when living down there you gotta take what you can get in the snow department, Still, compared to living up here on the frozen tundra of Central Wisconsin, what we called a snowy day down in the south is only a powder sugaring up here.