Last year, I didn’t get the Christmas village out, but decided this year that the sideboard might be a good place to put it. And it does fit quite well on here. I used all but 3 houses and not all of the people, but I think I like it here.
I’m not entirely happy with my cottony snow, so want to get something that looks a little more realistic, but tiny villages are just so fun to look at when the lights are on at night. My village is just a collection of all kinds, from Dickens to the inexpensive variety at the drugstore and Target that I’ve had for several years. I have about 20 houses in all and don’t plan to add more to mine, since it gets a little out of control for space reasons.
I love hanging this wreath over the round mirror in the diningroom.
Added a few sprigs of real greenery to my white creamware collection. Stacy from 19 Butternut, sent me the white Santa in her giveaway. I’ve had fun using all the Christmas things all over the house. 
Gold pinecone wreath on the china cabinet.
I have 3 of these stars that hang from the chandelier. A white Santa is on top of the china cabinet.
This year I used my largest white tureen for a centerpiece with my white and gold sparkly reindeer. Just pile some pretty glass balls in the middle, add a few sprigs and a bronzy beaded garland and call it done.
I dont’ remember where I found this little reindeer, but I’ve had him a few years.
After I took the first pics, I went back and added the little architectural column to lift the tureen up a little.
I love the simplicity of this.
More of the chandy with fresh greens and gold glass balls. I found those glass sparkly ornaments hanging from the chandy at Big Lots a few years ago. Just tied on some pretty ribbon and they look so cute hanging here.
That’s the diningroom. Hope you enjoyed more of Christmas at our house. I’ll do another post on the livingroom, with the mantle and tree so stay tuned for that soon. I’m very busy this week with The Lovelady Center Christmas party on Thursday night. My friend, Lynn from church and I will be doing the food, table settings, and getting giftbags together. I got donations from our class for the giftbags and can’t wait to give them to the ladies. I’ll take some pics to share with you later on that!
I’m also going to participate in BooMama’s Christmas home tour on Monday, the 15th, so check that out for lots of Christmas decorating inspiration. I’ve decided to host a tour here at my blog too, so if all of you want to get a post ready for Monday, I’ll add Mr. Linky so that we can all go and visit each other’s homes decked out for the Holidays! So, get your posts ready for Monday, it will be fun. I’ll get the link up late Sunday night and you all can start adding your links and don’t forget to add a link back to my post too so everyone can come to visit.
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Hi Rhoda….everything looks so Beautiful! Wow…such inspiration!!
Hugs,
Robin
Just one word…BEAUTIFUL I love what you did with the Chandy and all those little villages are so pretty..I could just move in and be right at home..I do so love all you do..I noticed the South really knows how to decorate for Christmas..Thanks so much for sharing…have a great day dear friend…hugs and smiles Gloria
I love what you did with the sideboard! I wish I had all those little houses, my kids would love that too. You have inspired me to start collecting them for next year! Thanks for sharing your lovely home.
Love the way you have your village displayed…my village started to take over the rest of the house so I had to have a shelf built just for it (will hopefully get pics posted today) and now I am out of room there too. All the glitz is so glamorous…can’t wait for more!
Beautiful. I really like the pinecone wreath.
Oh your decor is just so gorgeous and elegant! Love your Christmas village and whimsical foyer table!!! BEAUTIFUL!!! 🙂
Hi Rhoda,
Gorgeous, the jewel tones are fabulous! Love what you did with your little bowl, and your village!
xoxo,
Cathleen
Hey Rhoda, you should use Sno Wonder…it looks like real snow! Love your chandelier!
Hi Rhoda
Your home looks so beautiful dressed for Christmas and I love your village. I’m sure you are glad you put it up this year.
Hugs, Rhondi
The mini village is so cute…HGTV just featured North Pole, Alaska as one of the top ten Christmas towns. I can imagine how magical it must look at night.
Your dining room looks gorgeous. I love the whites and golds – just scrumtious!
Monday sounds like fun. Since I’ve been doing Christmas every day this month, I’ll be sure to participate.
Hi Rhoda –
Your dining room decorations just draw you in to see more! Your village is perfect there. I have a Currier & Ives village that is large enough (big buildings) to require two locations. I split them up between city and country. I love what you did with your chandy. You gave me an idea or two for mine. I've been struggling to decide how to change it a bit this year but my lights curve down, not up. I'll share my village, chandy and more soon. Now I have to get back to decorating!
~Adrienne~
So beautiful! Your home reminds me of my mom’s house at Christmastime. She has the Dept 56 village that she spreads all over the downstairs and it’s just beautiful.
Hi Rhoda, Your decorations are gorgeous! I’m easing back into blogging so stopped by to see what beautiful things you have on your blog today. xoxo
Your village is fantastic! And the chandelier is drool worthy.
I love it all!
Rhoda,
Everything looks spectacular! You have the golden touch. What a talented lady you are. I really want to participate in your Mr. Linky party. I’m gonna try and get a post together, but don’t know for sure if I’ll be able to. We’ve had a family crisis this week and things are crazy around here. Thanks for the eye candy…I love coming here for that very reason!
~Amanda
Rhoda,
I could spend an entire day in your dining room just soaking it all in. I can’t pick one thing as a favorite because I love it all!
How lovely!
Merry December, Les
Hi Rhoda! What a winter wonderland your dining room is! It’s so beautitul. I would like to borrow a few ideas from you. Love the white tureen idea and that round wreath over your mirror!
Be a sweetie,
shelia 😉
Everything looks lovely. I just decided the other night to hang a wreath over my round mirror in the dining room. I do have some photos of my house already, so I will do my best to get them together for Monday’s post on your site!
Gorgeous gorgeous and so elegant and classy!!!
Becky