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Christmas Sparkle in the Dining Room 2013

December 10, 2013 By Rhoda 40 Comments

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Once again, I decorated the sideboard in my dining room, adding some Christmas sparkle and cheer in there. I love to plug in the lighted garland and it just makes the house feel warm and cozy this time of year.  This is all stuff I’ve had forever, so you’ve probably seen it all before if you’ve been reading my blog for awhile. I enjoy the neutral metallics in this room since it’s mostly neutral too.  Adding some sparkly and glitz makes it all the more festive!

DR Christmas

This year I have my new drapes hung in the dining room and they look lovely.

dr to kitchen

I  kept it simple in here.

lighted sideboard

A faux garland with lights that I’ve had forever, sprinkled with mercury glass in bronze.

Christmas sideboard

I kept my soup tureens and used them as props in my Christmas sideboard.

tree in soup tureen

Nothing here is new, I just keep using the same things I’ve had for years.  But, I enjoy them every single year. I love the sparkly birds.

dining room Christmas sideboard

It is subtle in chocolate, bronze, and shimmer.

dining room to living room tree

I have several of these glass-like hanging ornaments that I bought a Big Lots years ago. They add a lot of sparkle when hanging.

dr to living room foyer

Looking back to the living room.

star in window

I’ve had these 3 grapevine stars forever too and still love their simple look.

stars in window

I hung them from my curtain rod in the dining room.  That gold pinecone wreath is hanging on a clear suction cup wreath hanger. You can find them at lots of places, but I got mine at Lowes. They are great for hanging wreaths on mirrors and glass.

dining room table

It’s pretty simple in here but I love turning on the lights.

dr centerpiece

A cute deer centerpiece on a slice of wood from World Market.  He’s sitting on an old cake stand.

white deer

I’ve had Mr. sparkly deer for at least 10 years now and he is so cute, sitting on a bed of fresh greens.

white deer centerpiece

Looking back to the tree in the living room.

corner cabinet

My corner cabinet gets a bronze metallic cone filled with faux berries and real greens.  I added some red cactus that I used in my porch centerpiece to an old planter I have. Love it!

corner cabinet

China cabinet that I repurposed years ago from an antiques store.

That’s the dining room, simple and elegant, just the way I love it.  I’ll be back tomorrow with the kitchen and a recap of all my Christmas décor this year.  I don’t go too crazy, but it’s just enough and festive enough to make me feel the Christmas spirit.

Thank you all for your comments in yesterday’s posts. I felt the need to talk about that and I know many of you feel the same way.   In no way am I saying that we bloggers shouldn’t show our homes and how we decorate for Christmas. It’s all about balance and perspective and being content with what we have.

Let’s celebrate the real meaning of Christmas!

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  1. Stacey says

    December 10, 2013 at 4:03 pm

    Rhoda, your dining room is just perfect with so many elegant and welcoming touches. Like the others I have to say that appreciate your heart for Christmas very much. Keep it up girl!!

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  2. Melanie says

    December 10, 2013 at 5:34 pm

    Your dining room is so beautiful and elegant…such a lovely spot for entertaining.

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  3. Janice says

    December 10, 2013 at 7:42 pm

    Your dining room is so pretty – just like all the other rooms in your house. I always enjoy reading your blog entries. Thanks so much for sharing your ideas.

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  4. [email protected] Stroll Thru Life says

    December 10, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    I love your dining room, it is so beautiful and I love the drapes. The carmel color of the chairs, drapes and your decor is my favorite, so this really caught my eye. Love, love, love it all. I also think yesterday’s post was so well put. Thanks for saying it so beautifully. Hugs, Marty

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  5. Debbie says

    December 10, 2013 at 8:22 pm

    Rhoda,I’m a gal in B’ham who has followed your blog for about a year now. You are a very talented and gifted lady. Thanks for reminding us a few days ago about the reason for this wonderful season and all the blessings we all receive every day. You have shown me that you can take a very ordinary home and turn in into something warm, inviting and charming! I look forward to seeing what your next project will be and just wanted to let you know how much you have inspired me to give some projects a try in my own home. May God bless you in all our adventures!

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  6. Joanne B. says

    December 10, 2013 at 8:41 pm

    Hi Rhoda, Thanks so much for sharing your lovely dining room with us, in all its Christmas finery! I was feeling a bit like Scrooge, not really in the Christmas spirit yet, which seems to happen to me every year- I guess I am a late bloomer…I was feeing like my decorations were the same things year after year, almost hanging the same ornaments in the same spot of the tree year after year after year. I even commented that I wish I could just take everything down from the attic and snap my fingers and all the decorations will just magically go to their assigned spots! Then I read your post. You reveled in the idea that you choose to use the same decor over and over again. Suddenly it hit me- the decorations are part of the tradition as much as anything else that makes the season special. I am thankful for yet another year to place those same old, same old Christmas decorations this year and look forward to being blessed with another next year- yes- another chance to take my old cherished friends out of their box and place them in their rightful place in my home. Thanks for lighting a Christmas candle within ME… Blessings to you and your family!

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  7. Regina says

    December 10, 2013 at 9:14 pm

    Rhoda
    Where is your dining room table from I love it!

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    • Rhoda says

      December 10, 2013 at 10:24 pm

      HI, Regina, my dining table was found in Birmingham, in 2006 and it’s by Richardson Bros. I got it on closeout at a local furniture store over there & it’s been discontinued. It’s solid oak stained dark and I was so happy to find it for $400 back then. I’ll probably keep it forever. It’s in the Empire style.

  8. Lisa E says

    December 11, 2013 at 12:20 pm

    Everything looks beautiful. Love your style. Classic with some trends, yet not trendy or cookie cutter like so many others. Mind sharing where you got your curtains?

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    • Rhoda says

      December 11, 2013 at 3:29 pm

      HI, Lisa, I bought the fabric and had them made at a local fabric store here in town. I love them!

  9. [email protected] Designs says

    December 11, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    Rhoda..just loved seeing your beautiful dining room all dressed for the holidays…so very pretty!!

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  10. Cindy says

    December 12, 2013 at 10:07 am

    Your home is so lovely and inviting! I know you said your chairs were from Carrington Court, but can you share the name of the fabric? Thanks!

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    • Rhoda says

      December 12, 2013 at 10:32 am

      HI, Cindy, I got those chairs in 2006 and I’m sure that fabric is no longer available and I don’t remember the name either. Sorry! Go over and browse their fabrics, they have a lot to choose from & you can order samples to bring in your home to decide.

  11. Mandy says

    June 12, 2014 at 6:08 pm

    Hi Rhoda! Thank you for opening your home and allowing us to take a peek! It’s beautiful! My question for you… Where did you purchase the collection of soup tureens? I have a sideboard in my dining room that I have been trying to figure out how to decorate it. I think your idea of displaying the tureens is fantastic. Thanks for your help!

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    • Rhoda says

      June 13, 2014 at 3:24 pm

      HI, Mandy, hope you see this. I bought all those soup tureens at different yardsales over the years. There are many out there if you just look. I love them! Thank you for stopping by.

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