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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I love all you decorations! I just posted pictures of my Christmas village…I need to take some more close ups though after looking at yours.
Ohhh it makes me all warm and fuzzy!
It looks very inviting and home-y. I love all the sparkle too.
Great job Rhoda!
Simply beautiful, Rhoda! You are so very talented 🙂
I’m drooling here….I just love your style!
Oh, everything is so beautiful. I love, love, love your village. I am so partial to them and have started a little and I mean little collection myself.
It’s AbFab! You have a wonderful sense of style, Miss Rhoda! I just keep ooooing and aaahhhing with each new picture that loads. I’m just now struggling to get my mantel composed for everyday. Reckon I really should turn on the steam and get it decked out for Christmas, which does seem a lot easier at this point. 8-}
Have a JESUS-filled day ^i^
Everything looks so beautiful! You’ve done a wonderful job decorating everything. Just gorgeous!
Patricia :o)
Rhoda, it is all so pretty. It really puts me in the Christmas spirit.
Thanks!
Tracy
Pretty as can be, everything you have done is so nice.
Blessings-
Well this certianly puts the wreath on my door to shame. 🙂
Unbelievable! I’m exhausted just looking at your lovely Christmas displays.
I love the christmas village it looks so nice the other decorations are nice as well.
It’s gorgeous…everything!! I have my village still in my box. I just couldn’t get it all done before I left for FL. Seeing yours makes me want to get it out, but I guess I will be such a fun incentive for next year.
Rhoda,
It all looks so pretty. I love your village on the sideboard. I put mine in the dining room for the first time this year.
I look forward to your blog party on Monday!
I love the buffet and think you should set out the village each year!! and your chandy looks simple but so elegant, Rhoda. Beautiful job!!!
So many goodies for the eyes to look at. Your Christmas village looks so pretty!!!
This is the first year that I have put little bits of Christmas throughout the house and I’m loving it. Next year I’ll have even more to add and with all these wonderful Christmas photos in blogland, I’m just full of ideas.
Thanks for the tour – so looking forward to seeing more.
Beautiful! I love the way you decorated that chandelier! Stunning. laurie
It is all so pretty but like the rest I love that chandelier!
It looks fabulous and so Christmassy. Your village reminds me of the one my mother in-law enjoyed for so many years. what fun they are. I loved the North Pole and your snow looks wonderful!
Your dining room chandelier looks so pretty.
I will try to put together a post and join the party!
I am looking forward to seeing your mantle and the rest…
Rhoda I love the village! I have four Dickens Village originals that I bought 20 plus years ago when they were discontinued. My kids and I have enjoyed them very much. Your home is looking gorgeous as always and very festive! Merry Christmas!
Your dining room is gorgeous as is everything you do. I don’t know how I missed this post. Love it.