Today, I’m joining Marty for her cloche party and since I only have one cloche and it’s in the dining room and since I decorated in there for Christmas, we’ll go ahead and look around at everything.
Hope you don’t mind. 🙂
I sometimes play tug of war with myself, since part of me loves the natural look that I see in magazines like Better Homes and Gardens. The other side of me loves glitz and glitter, so what usually happens, is that I have some of each to satisfy both parts of my personality.
This year on the sideboard, I decided to use my white pieces and go natural. Some of these things are dried and some are fake, but I love the combination of all the natural greens with my white dishes. The middle greenery here in the big urn is actually preserved greens. 
Makes for a pretty striking arrangement.  The long garland in the front, I picked up at Michael’s in their recent 1/2 price sale and I love how it looks with the icy pine branches. Really adds to the look. I simply put down a string of lights underneath it to make it glow. Dried hydrangeas on the left are from my yard and the magnolia on the right is the dried magnolia from last Christmas that I cut. It dries beautifully with those velvety brown backs on the leaves.
The little snow-dusted tree is fake and I found it last year after Christmas complete with twine for a rustic look. I just noticed I got myself in the pic, didn’t mean to do that. 🙂 
You’ll recognize the yardsale bowl that I just found recently and I piled up some pinecones and white glass ornaments to give it a festive feel.
Now, finally we are peeking at the cloche. Are you still with me?? This cloche usually sits in the middle of my diningroom table and I change it out on a whim. I love to add a Winter scene during this time of year with my tiny Christmas village people.  Add a little fake snow and it’s too cute! Last year I found that cute little lighted hedge, can you stand it? It’s perfect under the cloche and runs on batteries.
If I remember right, I found it at Walmart too. I added some fresh greens that I cut in our nearby woods underneath the cloche, which is sitting on my white cakeplate nestled in a round silver platter. 
These little people make me smile.
And we will enjoy our little Winter scene under glass. 
A peek at the china cabinet which also got a glitzy gold pinecone wreath tied on with a pretty ribbon.
And some rustic gold stars that I’ve had for a few years hang from the chandelier with bronze ribbon, along with some sparkly glass ornaments.
Fun, festive and natural. I love this combination. You really can add a lot of ambience with just a few things, so I hope this gave you some additional ideas for your Christmas decorating too.
Thanks for stopping by! Merry Christmas to all of you.
I like the natural look that you used in your dining room. Can’t wait to see the rest of your house all decked out for Christmas!
As always, it is just beautiful! I love the natural look of things also. It is one of my favorite ways to go!
Have a fabulous weekend!
Jennnifer
Such pretty decorations. Mine seem to be a bit haphazard this year.
I think it’s fun to do different looks in different rooms as you’ve proven here, Rhoda. I love red and green, but sometimes those colors just don’t work in certain rooms. They fight with my DR drapes (which are from a previous owner and someday will be replaced) because the drapes have kind of a peachy-orange color that doesn’t like Christmas, plus the pattern is a bit loud. 😉 Actually, it doesn’t like all the different sets of china I have, so that’s why they are going! 🙂
Love your cloche which looks like a giant snow globe with those fun villagers and snow in it! I enjoy seeing what you do with it!
XO,
Sheila 🙂
Rhoda, you are so talented! Everything looks gorgeous and so festive. I absolutely love all the natural elements combined with the glitz. I haven’t decorated yet so I think I’ll use some of your natural ideas.
Great job Rhoda!! I love all of the natural elements, I always incorporate them in my decorating. I always enjoy your decorating ideas!!! Thanks for sharing.
I’m with you Rhoda. I love both the natural and a little sparkle too! I’m planning on decorating this weekend. Can’t wait!
I love your cloche!!! I am thinking that would look cute on my table!! Enjoy the weekend ~
Love it, Rhoda!! I have some hydrangeas still on the bush–need to clip them and bring them in. Thanks for sharing!
Hugs!
Susan
So beautiful Rhoda and thanks for sharing.
Sure wish you were here to help me as I intend to finally get started this afternoon with Christmas decorations:)
Blessings today and always,
Kaye
Matthew 21:22
Beautiful (thanks for all the ideas you share with us)
Wow! This is beautiful!! It captures the new serenity and elegance of your dining room decor. I love the natural materials you used and the simple colorscheme for this room. As always your rooms reflect your great talent. Can’t wait to see the rest of your home all decorated up!
Rhoda, I don’t know what to look at first! I know it is a Cloche
Party but your decorations are spectacular! The buffet decor is natural yet lux! The wreath on your hutch is so eye-catching! I would love to have that one!
Now about your cloche- I love the little story it tells. And when I say the hedge- I couldn’t get over it was lit! Very sweet.
Thanks for making me smile with your post!
Yvonne
Great idea of the little village under the cloche. We have several in our shop—now we have another display idea! Your Christmas decor is beautiful.
Rhoda,
I love all the natural elements paired with your white pieces….gorgeous. I know it all is breathtaking in person.
It all looks wonderful…love the combination of glitter and nature!
Have a wonderful day!!
Hi Rhoda, just wanted to stop by and say Roll Tide Roll today. It’s been a hairy week at my house with my husband being a Gator.
Love the sideboard!
Candy in Virginia
VERY pretty, all of it! I love your little lights and people and buildings under the cloche….just the things Christmas dreams are made of!
XOXO
Joni
(It’s snowing in Michigan this morning! YAY!)
So pretty Rhoda! I love the natural look and you added just enough bling to make it pop!
Beautiful!
Lou Cinda 🙂
I, too, chose to use all white on my hutch top this year. No greenery as yet, tho.
Your dining room looks lovely and your cloche is so sweet.