• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Partner
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy

Southern Hospitality

Adventures in Decorating, Thrifting, Cooking, Fashion & Gardening

  • My Home
  • Categories
    • A+ Blogs
    • My Blog Story
    • Decorating
    • DIY/How-To
    • Family
    • Gardening
    • In the Kitchen
    • My Home Tours
    • Thrifting
    • Travel
  • DIY Gallery
  • Fashion
  • Feature Friday
  • Shop My Home
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter

Christmas Open House: Part I

October 16, 2009 By Rhoda 43 Comments

9 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet

Even though it’s a little early for Christmas, this just might get you in the mood to get out those decorations once again when the time comes. Last week, I went to a Christmas Open House at Silk in Design here in Birmingham and even though I had visited the shop before, it was a whole different look after those ladies got busy and took Christmas to a whole new level.

IMG_6985

I mentioned to the friend I was with that my Christmas decor suddenly felt very inadequate.  I think you’ll enjoy the tour.  IMG_6941

This greeted us at the front door.  Isn’t it stunning?  I can’t imagine how long this took to put together.

IMG_6942

There were Christmas trees galore and all were amazingly decorated. My mouth was hanging open the whole time.IMG_6943

Over the doors, were simulated HUGE mantel displays.  And believe me, around here, there are plenty of mantels this big. IMG_6987

I would love to get this good at making bows and centerpieces.IMG_6944

Red and lime green are still very popular.IMG_6945


Lots of sparklies everywhere.
IMG_6946

Cute, cute!  I could have brought it all home. IMG_6950

I’ve always loved these preserved boxwood wreaths.

IMG_6951

And this faux JOY box was adorable.IMG_6952

Large sparkly bells.IMG_6953

These metal Christmas trees really caught my eye.IMG_6954

As well as these beaded cone trees and the reindeer.  SO pretty!IMG_6955

Here’s the large iron tree again covered with glass hanging balls and it was just amazing.IMG_6956

A whole table of silver and mercury glass was hard to photograph, but I loved it all too.IMG_6957

Oooooh, Ahhhh!IMG_6958

Beautiful natural looking wreath.

IMG_6959

There was SO much to take in. IMG_6960

I loved the colors in this display.IMG_6961

Gorgeous!

I’m actually over in Atlanta this weekend, spending some time with my family and helping my sister do some decorating.  She is really changing out a lot of things in her house and we’ve been doing it by email and phone.  She has managed to get quite a few more pieces from Craigslist and I can’t wait to see all the things she has found.  I’ll be sure to take lots of pics for you to see too.  She’s excited about all the changes and progress.  They just got new granite in their kitchen too and she ended up with the same color I got, Napoli.

Come back tomorrow for Part II.

Related


Don't Miss a Post, join my list!

Filed Under: Christmas 43 Comments

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. jennifer says

    October 17, 2009 at 10:22 pm

    I remain a fan of fairly traditional colors for Christmas decorating, but I ADORE that natural wreath. It was stunning!

    Thanks for posting so many lovely pictures. I DO feel inspired!

    Reply
  2. Kate at Centsational Girl says

    October 18, 2009 at 12:12 am

    Oh, I just love that black ribbon swirling all around the tree. I MUST figure out how to have that look ! And my head is spinning with all the sparklies. Love these photos and all this Christmas inspiration !

    Reply
« Older Comments

Trackbacks

  1. Get Real, Girl! « Tina Ferguson | Business Expert | Intuitive Teacher says:
    November 4, 2009 at 2:20 pm

    […] Southern Hospitality – This is our kind of gal. Sent to me by gal-pal, Debbie Mrazek, this is our latest favoritest blog! I really appreciated Rhoda’s passion for life, and LOVE of yard sales and antiques!! […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Thanks for stopping by! I’m Rhoda, from Atlanta, GA and I love decorating and DIY projects. Decorating a home doesn’t have to cost a fortune and I’ve spent years thrifting at antiques markets and yard sales, finding those treasures that make a home unique. I’m here to inspire and encourage other women to find their own inner creativity. Won’t you join me?

Click Here

Click Here

Email Series
How to Decorate in
Classic Timeless Style
.....without breaking the bank!

House Renovation Journey!

Our Paint Colors

Archives

Categories

Footer Widget Header2

Featured here:

Better Homes and Gardens
Atlanta Magazine
Better Homes and Gardens

Footer

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • Contact
  • Partner

Copyright © 2023 · Southern Hospitality · Blog Design by Little Blue Deer
Privacy Policy

Get my FREE Email Series How to Decorate in Classic Timeless Style....without breaking the bank!
After years of decorating my own homes, I've learned a few tricks on how to create a classic home on a budget. Hope you'll join me!
Your information will *never* be shared or sold to a 3rd party.