The Ugly Christmas Sweater Tablescape.

  You know what I think...  You could not find a more fun theme for a Holiday Party.  Such crazy fun with these Ugly Sweaters.  I actually think they are so adorable!  Two of my University age Grandson's from different parents and one girlfriend stopped by last night.  They had so much fun seeing this table.  We laughed and laughed.  That was worth everything to me.




Done in memory of the sweaters I wore in the '90's while volunteering at one of my girl's schools.  We all wore them and thought they were so cool. 


If you click on the photo it will enlarge for a better view.

I tried to give each place setting cookie a prize winning ribbon.  I based the ribbon on the cutest cookie.  They are adorable it was hard to choose a first place.

The table coverings were heavier, I tried to mimic a winter sweater.  A basic burlap tablecloth covered with a wool felt Christmas tree skirt.  Then a pleated table runner.  Each reminded me of a knitted and trimmed sweater.  The tree skirt is a felted wool from  West Elm.  Originally kind of pricey tree skirt, but I always try to find a bargain.  I went to the yearly PB/Williams Sonoma/West Elm tent sale and purchased it for five dollars.  It had a one letter monogram.  I easily removed it gave a little spray of water on each side.  Put it in the dryer for 7 minutes and it turned out perfect.  Absolutely no trace of a monogram.  I buy a lot of linens this way and remove the monogram.

I asked my good and talented friend Deanne of Pleasant Grove, UT, if she would make me some "Ugly Sweater" cookies.  I was thrilled and so amused to see what she created.  She does such an excellent job in her creations.  They are so adorable.  I love them!


           These are the winner's!  Look at that Santa with sunglasses.

Can't forget to give the actual "Ugly Sweater" a blue ribbon, I mean green.  The sweater has its own ugly sweater gift bag from T.J. Maxx for just a dollar.  

I was really able to find so so many ugly sweater themed items.  Even bowls and spreaders and plates with a knitted sweater or knitted sweater print design on the bowls and top plates.

Who would have thought that World Market would get into the act with what they call Muglies.  An ugly sweater wrapped around the mug.  By the time I got to the store these 4 were the only ones they had left.  The told me that "they had flown out of the store".  Each mug holds an "Ugly Sweater" card game.

  Ugly sweaters for a bottle and ugly sweater salt & pepper shakers that match the bowls and spreaders.

               Do you use photo props?  So fun at a party for "selfies".

              Even some little sweaters to hold the knife and spoon.

            Ebay had this wonderful and funny ribbon.

Thanks for looking.  Please leave a comment.  

I will be posting this with Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch.