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Pottery BarnChristmas inspiration for me comes from all sorts of places. Pottery Barn. Ballard Designs. Mary Carol Garrity’s Christmas book has been a huge inspiration for me last year and this one and I love all the natural decor shown in her book with acorns, pinecones, and real boughs of holly and spruce, and the way she mixes it in with some gold, silver and glitz. I guess you could sum it up this way. I like a mix of things and don’t think I could pick just one look. Have you noticed all the lime green out there the last few years in Christmas decor? I’ve really been attracted to that color and since I love it all year round, it only seems natural to bring it in at Christmas too, so the last couple of years, I’ve collected lots of lime green ornaments, shiny and sparkly. I also do a lot with bronze, gold & silver mixed with those natural elements and have started a little mercury glass collection, so you can see I’m all over the place when it comes to Christmas decor and you’ll see that as I share my Christmas decor. So, we’ll start in the kitchen this year…
When it comes to decorating for Christmas, don’t forget those little nooks and crannies that are so much fun to add sparkle and cheer to during the holidays. This little shelf above the sink in my kitchen is perfect for displaying my green Bordallo bunny dishes all during the year, but when Christmas comes around, it’s extra special with some added green and red of prized ornaments and keepsakes from friends. I found the Christmas Spirit sign last year at Homegoods on after-Christmas clearance and it was fun pulling it out and finding just the right spot this year. Those of you who were reading last year will remember I decorated this little shelf, but this year I changed it up a bit and I love it even more.
When it comes to decorating for Christmas, don’t forget those little nooks and crannies that are so much fun to add sparkle and cheer to during the holidays. This little shelf above the sink in my kitchen is perfect for displaying my green Bordallo bunny dishes all during the year, but when Christmas comes around, it’s extra special with some added green and red of prized ornaments and keepsakes from friends. I found the Christmas Spirit sign last year at Homegoods on after-Christmas clearance and it was fun pulling it out and finding just the right spot this year. Those of you who were reading last year will remember I decorated this little shelf, but this year I changed it up a bit and I love it even more. 
It fits perfectly under the shelf and I put it up with velcro. Lime green satin ribbon is used to hang the sparkly lime acorns. The topiary tree is a year-round fixture and the hand-painted Santa candlesticks were a gift from my long time friend, Wanda, years ago. I love them for their old-fashioned quality and they are perfect in my little nook.
The tiny wreath was won this year in Stacy’s, 19 Butternut giveaway and I loved all the little Christmas things she sent me. This was perfect here to add to the look. Thanks, Stacy!
A few snips of holly from the yard adds to the simple scene too.
I adore these tiny green pinecones and acorns and have been lucky enough to find a couple of packs of them in the last couple of years.
Skinny Santa was also a gift from another friend years ago and they all just work so well together on this little ledge. That large green ornament was a yardsale find last year.
Here’s a closer peek of the painted Christmas Spirit sign. Hope you all are catching the Christmas Spirit yourselves. I’m working away in my little Christmas nest, spreading the cheer around our home and I’ll be sharing more with you as I get things up and done!
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Love those hanging ornaments! I may have to do that over my sink. 🙂
Hi Rhoda,
Just adorable! Love how you added your bunnies. I will be getting started today with my decorations, thanks again for the inspiration! 🙂
Such lovely little touches! I think the nooks and crannies of our houses deserve some love, especially around the holidays!
Carrie
I love reds and greens together. My LR, DR and MBR are decorated that way. Easy to decorate for Christmas!
Love the drawing you won from Fifi! Congratulations!
How wonderful your shelf looks! Those bunny dishes are great with all of the touches of red. Sally
Hi Rhoda 🙂
I’m finally back from my vacation and just finished catching up with you. Love Fifi and her work 🙂
Your kitchen looks gorgeous dressed in it’s Christmas finery!! I’m just now starting to pull things out. I love this time of year 🙂
It sounds like you had a fabulous Thankgiving and your table was beautifully done. The dinner sounds delicious… yum!
hugs,
rue
Just WONDERFUL! I love it all 🙂
Oh Rhoda, I love your green bunny dishes! The shelf looks great! When are you coming to Texas to do mine? LOL
~Tracy~
Oh, I am so missing getting to decorate this year, but with the move coming on the 15th, it would be foolish. I started a mercury glass collection last year after Christmas, and have added to it all through the year. I can hardly wait to be able to decorate with my new treasures.
I love the lime green that is being used so much now, it is a nice change.
Enjoy the season and great pic for the notecrds!
Hi Rhoda,
Love your Christmas style! Using the velcro to hold the sign is so smart.
I’m looking forward to seeing more of your decor in the days to come!
Hi Rhoda, the Fifi card is so cute! Lucky you! Love the shelf – the sign looks like it belongs there!
Manuela
Hi Rhoda
So cheery and festive Here!
OMG!! I have the same bunny pieces! Yours of course look much cuter than mine do./ Your display is sooo sweet!
Oh, wow, I love your Fifi painting! So pretty.
I was just admiring your Thanksgiving table, too. I love the way you set it. Beautiful! Glad you had a nice holiday with your family, Rhoda. 🙂
Rhoda, I must admit, I’m a stalker! I MUST check your blog everyday! I love all of the great things you do in your home. This is no exception! Love the lime green with the red. And then today, you moved up another notch for me! When you mentioned Mary Carol Garrity, I knew I was in good company. I just moved to Mobile from Kansas City. Mary Carol (who happens to be a doll!) has a store in North KC and then her original stores in Atchison, KS. Each year, she has a tour of her home and believe me, it’s to die for. I didn’t make it this year for her holiday open house, but I’m sure it was over the top. So, you are warned, I’m a stalker. Keep up the great stuff and I’ll enjoy it daily!
Sandi
Hi Rhoda!
Your shelf looks great! I love all of the goodies you have on display.
Happy Monday to you!
Merry December~ Les
Gosh…now this makes me want to decorate the house more! 🙂
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Hello Rhonda!
What a treat to have come across your beautiful blog! Spent some fun time here visiting, now off to add you to my favorites! I will be back soon!
Hugs,
Maryjane
Rhoda, I’ll be checking in daily for more of you beautiful displays! You have given me quite a bit of inspiration just with your kitchen post! I can’t wait to see your entry table and dining room.
The cards are darling! I certainly hope you frame one and put it in your laundy room.
These images are all beautiful. Thanks for putting all of these great ideas together to share with us. I finished decorating yesterday, but more tweaking can occur at any time. 😉