This year, I kept it pretty sweet and simple in the dining room. I love the natural, neutral feel and it’s just enough festivity.
I added one of my urns with sticks and feathers in here as well as another urn with preserved greens on the other side of the buffet.My pinecones that were collected a couple of years ago came in handy, as well as all the acorns and nuts that I painted silver and gold a few years ago. These things last indefinitely and they’ve been stored in the attic in a box.I simply filled up a glass vase with my goodies and topped it with my huge cloche. Different shapes of pinecones make it interesting and painting some white mixes it up too.This Fitz and Floyd Christmas bowl gets filled with some baubles and natural things and that’s it. Simple! On the right side, I just plopped some fresh greens cut from our nearby woods in my yardsale white vases.And that’s it, pinecones, acorns, and greenery and you’ve got some Christmas going on.I picked up the antlers in Marietta and it’s made into a candle holder. Mixes right in with a natural Christmas. In one of my soup tureens, I added a faux rustic Christmas tree from Hobby Lobby that I found in the sales a couple years ago. These pretty grapevine-ish glittery stars are so pretty tied on the chandelier with some bronze ribbon. I’ve had these stars for many years and still love them.Simple, this didn’t take long to put together.I added a little fresh cedar on the shelves.We actually do eat in here occasionally, as evidenced by this table setting. Found these bird plates at TJ Maxx and love them. Enough for 4 people, we had another couple, friends of ours over for dinner recently and enjoyed the ambience in the dining room. These plates can be used for many occasions. Love the colors.Dining room is decked out for the Holiday and it didn’t take a lot of work. Every year, I always say I’m going to do more fresh greens, but somehow never spend the money on it, when I’ve already got lots of faux. One day, maybe!
Merry Christmas and I hope you are enjoying your Holiday season so far!
Because this is technically a tablescape post, I’m joining Susan’s Tablescape Thursday, Christmas edition.
Debbie says
I AGREE you have a gorgeous dining room. So lovely and elegant. Love the color scheme and how you put it all together. It really is soothing.
Blessigs,
Debbie
Marlis says
Love your plates and your dining room is lovely. Merry Christmas.
Susan says
Hi Rhoda,
Great table setting! Love those antler candlesticks…just think of all the places you’ll be able to use those. Love the birdie plates…everything is just beautiful including your centerpiece. So much creativity in this tablesetting…perfect for the holidays!
Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!
Susan
Donnie says
What a beautiful table you have made. I loved all your pieces especially the nuts in the vase in the cloche. Have a Merry Christmas.
Pat says
Rhonda,
How lovely! I adore the little faux tree on the dining table in a soup tureen, no less. The Santa full of ornaments really caught my eye, as well! Thank you for a gorgeous post. Merry Christmas!
Gloria says
Rhoda
Keep up the good work
All of the decoration pieces are awesome and specially the dining table.
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Entertaining Women says
You’ve used an assortment of disparate objects to magnificent effect. The natural elements are perfect for your lovely dining room, and you show great skill at asymmetrical design. Thank you for sharing your charming tablescape. Happy New Year! Cherry Kay